The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Musibat
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Great game. Most of the people who are but hurt is because they can’t handle the story.
  2. kuro2077
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    I played first part tlou and it is masterpice but second part is great **** If you have choice to play tlou2 or rewind first part you should chose second.
  3. PaulMatt
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Jogabilidade: pega tudo que tinha de bom no primeiro jogo, deixa mais polido e fluido, acrescenta coisas novas como rastejar, escalar, pular e esquivar, sem destoar da essência de gameplay do primeiro jogo. Simples e intuitiva. Te permite vários estilos de gameplay como furtividade, ataque corpo a corpo, uso de arma de fogo e armas brancas, ou se preferir mescla todos estilos deJogabilidade: pega tudo que tinha de bom no primeiro jogo, deixa mais polido e fluido, acrescenta coisas novas como rastejar, escalar, pular e esquivar, sem destoar da essência de gameplay do primeiro jogo. Simples e intuitiva. Te permite vários estilos de gameplay como furtividade, ataque corpo a corpo, uso de arma de fogo e armas brancas, ou se preferir mescla todos estilos de jogabilidade.

    Técnico: gráfico, ambientação, som, trilha sonora, atuação, captura de movimentos, até o momento não tinha visto algo tão grandioso como esse game.

    Narrativa/história: Não é pra ser totalmente "agradável de sentir", talvez não seja a história que você espera ter, mas sim a que precisa ser contada pelo jogo. É duro, lindo, cruel, emocionante, chocante, intenso, reflexivo, e exige certa maturidade e mente aberta para absorver. Claramente não é uma história de bem contra o mal, de super heróis e vilões, isso é uma história humana, de pessoas com suas nuances, de psicológico complexo e realismo forte.

    É uma experiência inesquecível.    … Expand
  4. matd1010
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    ótimo jogo, tão bom quanto o primeiro, uma pena a morte do joel prematura, mas vida que segue
  5. ItsyBitsySpyduh
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paid for marketing before we could even pay our respects, over-worked their staff to the point of exhaustion, stress, and fatigue (Crunch)
    Mislead the majority of the player base who expected a continuation of the Last Of Us, not a Darwin Award for arguably one of the people most influential during, and apparantly able to survive in the wild, gets taken out whilst his lil girl goes out into the wild a new man!
    Spoiler alerts, guys die quick, girls live forever, unless you're Joel the new best girl. except this one is taken out incredibly quickly, and not for dinner,    … Expand
  6. aCasualGamer
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay exiting and fun while being cruel and brutal at the same time which I loved. The story is a emotional Rollercoaster with decisions you have to make with whom you don't 100% agree. The individual character stories got me driven but the reason why I dont give this game a 10/10 is because I did not like it to play Abby for soooo long. Her arc could be shorter and this game would be perfect for me + I found some deaths of characters pretty lame but at the same time realistic.… Expand
  7. Lee017
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well i have been playing video games over 25 years including TLOU part 1, i was really looking forward to play this sequel and i was playing it but there was so much violence against animals, a horse and a dog during cutscenes, when the enemies began using dogs to track me down i was really worried so i investigated before i kept playing and what i found out was terrible so this is the first game i ever rejected because of that extremely violent content, it crossed the line and i hope they fix this on a patch perhaps.… Expand
  8. hisikbay
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I went into The Last of Us Part II knowing the spoilers for the first bit of the game. I soon realized that some of the spoilers were wrong and that the game was great. It makes you feel emotions that you never felt before playing a video game. It leaves you thinking for a long time after you beat it. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone that has played the first, the gameplayI went into The Last of Us Part II knowing the spoilers for the first bit of the game. I soon realized that some of the spoilers were wrong and that the game was great. It makes you feel emotions that you never felt before playing a video game. It leaves you thinking for a long time after you beat it. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone that has played the first, the gameplay reflects that of the first game with new additions that add more layers of stealth and strategy to the game. The cutscenes are great and the transition into them is seamless. This is one of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  9. Veloflux
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    Los gráficos son majestuosos y la ambientación es la mejor que le pudieron dar al juego.

    El gameplay es bueno pero se hace aburrido con el tiempo, son demasiadas horas de juego para la poca evolución en la jugabilidad, todo el tiempo es prácticamente lo mismo.

    La historia es lo peor del juego, y las decisiones de los personajes son muy estupidas.
  10. Isseijog
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    O jogo me decepcionou em muitas partes... mas a principal foi na historia e na repetitividade na gameplay.
  11. Dario_Ribeiro
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an amazing game. It's been a while since I was so driven by a compelling story. Abby was a fascinating character to see develop, and I confess that I'd love to see what happens to her afterwards.… Expand
  12. Darklycan51
    Jul 11, 2020
    1
    Good graphics and sound but terrible terrible story/plot development, the writers should be fired, such a terrible game, it's a shame that naughty dog could've ruined such a hyped game with such dumb writing, it's like first out of uni writers... what a joke honestly.
  13. thomasllanos
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    By far one of the best games I've ever played. The best graphics, a great and entertaining gameplay. And the story is not bad, the only problem is that people simply get mad because it doesn't go the way they wanted. It has some flaws, but definitely don't deserve the hate.
  14. PrimalRed
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What to say about the follow-up to one of the last generation's most revered gaming experiences?

    TLOU was a masterpiece of empathetic storytelling. The game was featured in academic papers, its ending endlessly debated, its stellar gameplay praised to the heavens. The critics and non-critics united in bestowing universal acclaim.

    Rightly so in my opinion. The first game was lightning in a bottle.

    TLOU Part II is NOT satisfying in the same sense as TLOU 1. That alone has created a storm of controversy.

    But like or dislike, can anyone who has finished the game deny that the director, Neil Druckmann, has become much bolder, more confident, and more daring in his work when one compares Part II with the first game?

    That alone deserves a great deal of recognition. Druckmann knew exactly what we wanted: a follow-up to Joel and Ellie's trek across America. Laughter and lament, ending with the flavor of a bittersweet heartbreak.

    Yet he opted instead to give us something shocking and new.

    I don't know if Druckmann deserves all of the credit for the new additions. There is a wider effort of inclusivity within the game which can be appreciated in the same way if we look at the pains that Naughty Dog took to include all sorts of accessibility options for those impaired of hearing and vision. Cultural inclusivity as well; LGBT characters are featured in starring roles in a subtle, finessed manner. I absolutely adored Dina, Lev and Jesse as new characters who were so damn cool just being themselves. I loved Naughty Dog's extra effort to tell inclusive stories in accessible ways.

    Onto the nitty-gritty:

    If you are a 3-rd person shooter fan a-la- Resident Evil , you will enjoy the gameplay. It's the same as Part I, only much more refined and expressive. The addition of the dodge mechanic and prone stance were my particular favorites. There's also an 'encounters' option in the menu to jump right into your favorite fights.

    Aesthetically, the game is simply a masterpiece of graphics optimization. You will sigh with pleasure when you wade into a puddle of water and see its glorious rippling reflections. There's just so much to marvel: after a while, you won't even bat an eye. Your mind will be so immersed that you simply forget this video game is rendering a lucid dream on hardware that is 7 years old.

    The music, I must say I prefer Gustavo Santaolalla's music from the first game. Its melodies were more recognizable.

    And lastly, the most important effort of all, is the story.

    I cannot enjoy this game's story. And I am just so damn sorry to say it. Naughty Dog poured their hearts and souls, their sweat and their blood into this game. They are true craftsmen and deserve our appreciation.

    Many people, including Druckmann, have remarked that this story is NOT about revenge, but ultimately about forgiveness and about coming to terms with loss. I agree. TLOU Part II has done everything right in terms of narrative direction. Druckmann and Halley Gross's characterizations are considerate and complex.

    But I really have to question, at the end of this journey, what Ellie has learned. What she has gained from her tragedy. And I am left with the dispirited answer that she has learned how to move on. How to heal from her terrible wounds.

    What does this story say about revenge? That it is hideously messy, that it swallows up innocent bystanders and corrupts the original noble impulse of honoring our loved ones? That it brings us to the brink of true evil, of the crime of denying others their humanity?

    But we already knew all that. We well understand, as adults, the consequences of taking revenge. And who hasn't thought about killing someone over a perceived slight, over a heinous injury? Is it terribly satisfying to recognize that our mortal enemy is also full of fear and love, like us? I felt it was a redundant lesson.

    Instead, I felt that as an audience, we yearned to understand the meaning of Ellie's life. Joel hinted that he knew this meaning when he told her that he would have saved her all over again if given the choice.

    If Part II is about moving on, then it's largely moving on from the legacy of the first game. I can understand why Naughty Dog would choose to move in this direction. It's incredibly bold and unexpected.

    But in my mind, Part II is a middle act in a greater story. And this middle arc was excessively violent, predictable and self-indulgent, as are most revenge narratives in my experience.

    Since the prologue of Part II, Ellie has been merely reacting to her horrible loss, reacting to the actions of her friends and foes. But we yearned to see her grow up and to take her life into her own hands. We yearned to see her make choices that reflected the true worth of her singularly valuable life. I could not bear to see Ellie wasting the gift of her life on vengeance over and over again. I wish it were different...but it ain't.    … Expand
  15. Soave
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    If you are sensitive and a lover of Disney endings, don't play it. If you really love the atmosphere of TLOU you'll love it.
  16. hpmkill0die
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    Por lo que se refiere a gameplay y dinamismo del entorno todo es perfecto, los personajes tienen alta calidad de renderizado y cuando se refiere a acciones del entorno el juego contiene una gran amplia capacidad de mejora, la historia tampoco no esta completamente mal, el detalle me parece son la construcción de personajes, la cual no cumple con su propia expectativa, no sientes unPor lo que se refiere a gameplay y dinamismo del entorno todo es perfecto, los personajes tienen alta calidad de renderizado y cuando se refiere a acciones del entorno el juego contiene una gran amplia capacidad de mejora, la historia tampoco no esta completamente mal, el detalle me parece son la construcción de personajes, la cual no cumple con su propia expectativa, no sientes un verdadero avance de personalidad por una significativa falta de dialogos superpuestos sobre sus pensamientos, parece que realmente están atrapadas en un gran punto tangencial que solo llegan a tocar pero jamás superar.… Expand
  17. Muchilas
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Ich habe noch nie ein Spiel mit 0 bewertet, das ist das erste mal. Und zwar weil es das erste Spiel ist welches ich mitten im Spiel verkauft habe. The Last of us 1 war das beste Spiel, das ich je gespielt habe und es trifft mich hart das Teil 2 das erste ist welches ich verkauft habe weil es einfach nur noch Überwindung kostet überhaupt zu spielen, weil es einfach keinen spaß macht undIch habe noch nie ein Spiel mit 0 bewertet, das ist das erste mal. Und zwar weil es das erste Spiel ist welches ich mitten im Spiel verkauft habe. The Last of us 1 war das beste Spiel, das ich je gespielt habe und es trifft mich hart das Teil 2 das erste ist welches ich verkauft habe weil es einfach nur noch Überwindung kostet überhaupt zu spielen, weil es einfach keinen spaß macht und auch sonst einfach nur schlecht ist. Man muss mit Charakteren spielen die man nicht leiden kann und somit wird das ganze gameplay zerstört weil man einfach nur will, dass dieser Part vorbei geht. Ich habe mich ständig selbst umgebracht einfach nur weil ich den Charakter sterben sehen wollte, ich habe nichts mehr durchsucht, weil ich einfach nur weiter kommen wollte. Es ist so dermaßen schade! Ich verstehe nicht was sich naughty Dog dabei gedacht hat. Diese ganzen Homophoben Bewertungen könnt ihr ignorieren, ja Ellie ist lesbisch, na und ? Hallo! Wir leben im 21. Jahrhundert....… Expand
  18. Lipeowna
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too much fillers, history very weak and characters completely descaracterized… Expand
  19. Slavnorm
    Jul 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. screw u naughty dog for killing Joel
    screw u naughty dog for not giving a chance to revenge
    screw u naughty dog for Abby
    screw u naughty dog for killing this beautiful story of 1 part
    You, Naughty dog, lost 1 of the Last of Us biggest fan (Russian fan)
    Im so sorry Joel, we lost everything...
    Rest in peace friend    … Expand
  20. Donald6000
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    Graphics are stunning, the gameplay is the same as the original, it feels like there are only minor tweaks to some of the gameplay mechanics.

    The story is my main issue with the game, it jumps all over the place and is full of flashbacks, unlikable characters, disappointments and plot holes.
  21. kamakazi339
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game play wise TLOU2 is a solid game. The combat is good just like the first entry and the survivalist atmosphere with low amounts of ammo and items is there in spades. I think it went too far in some points, pitting you against an insane amount of enemies all in one go. Some of these encounters proved to be a dragging slog honestly. The "zombies" were only an afterthought throughout. But in all it isn't as bad as some people are making it out to be. I give it a 7.7-8. Not perfect but definitely worth the play.

    *SPOILERS*

    I don't care about the progressive storyline people seem to be review bombing for no reason. Was the story as good as 1? No. Was it good? Yes. The ending is complex. In my estimation the final section of the game showed how Ellie believed she owed Joel and had to avenge his death. But I believe Ellie realized that Joel wanted Ellie to be alive and HAPPY. That is why she let Abby live. She realized that killing her wouldn't have brought her the happiness she had with her girlfriend and child. The vengeance she had in the beginning of the story was fueled off of pure unadulterated rage but in the end she realized that just like in the first game Joel only ever cared about protecting Ellie and making sure she was happy. That is what rang true for me. I don't think it was the best ending but I think it was valid. Abby did a horrid thing but Ellie realized nothing would right that wrong and decided to move past it.    … Expand
  22. ScottyPrince
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    How could they kill Joel and make us play as a psychopathic serial killer????
  23. Shyanplaysgames
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    I and many others sadly waited for this unfortunate and poorly written story. I saw Joel as a second father to me, but to watch him be brutalized for the sake of shock value is upsetting to say the least. We did not wait 7 years to play as Abby. We waited 7 long years to play as Joel and Ellie. When I played my first and only playthrough of the game, I had no prior knowledge to the leakedI and many others sadly waited for this unfortunate and poorly written story. I saw Joel as a second father to me, but to watch him be brutalized for the sake of shock value is upsetting to say the least. We did not wait 7 years to play as Abby. We waited 7 long years to play as Joel and Ellie. When I played my first and only playthrough of the game, I had no prior knowledge to the leaked spoilers. I avoided them because I trusted Naughty Dog to make a compelling and lovable story as the first. I was let down, my heart ripped out, and my dreams crushed just like Joel. We are not homophobic, racists, or bigots like the Naughty Dog team wants to believe we are. We are merely people who want a small ray of hope in the dark times we live in. The first game captured it perfectly. But, The Last of Us Part 2 is a heaping pile of misery porn and forced, manipulative narrative that jams unnecessary messages down your throat. Truly a shame, since the game looks beautiful.… Expand
  24. Shiritach
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    one of the greatest games i've ever played so emotional and rough i loved every moment and 100% will play it again and again in the future
  25. xDOOMINICx
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Excelente juego. Muy buena jugabilidad, escenarios bien logrados y una historia muy intrincada con un final inesperado. Desarrollo de personajes e historia muy bueno, te mantiene en suspenso y aferrado al control en todo momento, aún en las cinematicas.
  26. Laertes
    Jul 6, 2020
    6
    I just finished the Last of Us Part 2 and I can't help but feel sorry for the developer team. They did such an outstanding job with the graphics, the voices the physics... But the writer team.. You can kill a beloved character but if you gave no meaning to his death other than delivering the message with this never ending circle of violence that just not cut it. I enjoyed my time with theI just finished the Last of Us Part 2 and I can't help but feel sorry for the developer team. They did such an outstanding job with the graphics, the voices the physics... But the writer team.. You can kill a beloved character but if you gave no meaning to his death other than delivering the message with this never ending circle of violence that just not cut it. I enjoyed my time with the game thou I cannot lie. The flashbacks and the moments between Dina and Ellie was well put together but poor writing and plotholes made that impossible. I just can't like Abby no matter what. Naughty dog tries so hard to make us love her but its sooo forced it just doesnt land. The story in general was lacking and comes down as one of the many revenge stories and not a good one at that. But as I said before I have nothing but praise to the folks at Naughty dog. It could have been a true masterpiece. But in my humble opinion The Last of Us part 2 while it's nothing less than technical marvel with good gameplay with it's lacking story and a weak character like Abby end's up being nothing more than a good game.… Expand
  27. John10
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Enjoy the gameplay and the visuals and thanks for not being afraid to tell a story little bit more shocking or it's great to see stories evolving past hero saves everyone
  28. christian139
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    The world of TLOU is harsh, cruel, and sorrowful, where humanity has been long strayed from its original values. A lot of people here say that the game is bad because of its story but I think TLOU part 2 deserves at least an 8, in an objective way for the landscapes, visuals, and gameplay - it's a breathtaking game and a mindblowing experience.
  29. intergalacticat
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Absolutely phenomenal. Never before have I played a game that made me feel such a strong connection with the motives of the main characters. It made me laugh, cry, and question everything. It deserves all the accolades it has received from critics.
  30. rahulchutke
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics, Fantastic narrative.... man what else to say... My favourite game of all time… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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