The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. Hanako023
    Jul 10, 2020
    1
    If you played and loved the first game and you are a masochist that like to see your beloved character dies in the most disrespectful way possible, you will like this game. Also, there is nothing new in the combat system and crafting in the game. The only thing they did well is the graphics.
  2. ThEoNe1889
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    It's a really great game. In my opinion the story was very good. There are some bugs they have to fix. Thanks naughty dog for this beautiful game!
  3. MisterKinkajou
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    After playing though the first half or so of the game, I would like to honestly say that the critical score is undeserved. The Last of Us Part II is not without flaws, but all in all, it is also undeserving of the current user score. Most scores need to be scrubbed without a doubt. That being said, I can see the game for what it is. Is it a masterpiece? Far from it. Is it a blast to play?After playing though the first half or so of the game, I would like to honestly say that the critical score is undeserved. The Last of Us Part II is not without flaws, but all in all, it is also undeserving of the current user score. Most scores need to be scrubbed without a doubt. That being said, I can see the game for what it is. Is it a masterpiece? Far from it. Is it a blast to play? Depends on your definition. Does it deserve the hate from the fan base? Perhaps somewhat, but certainly not to the degree it’s been given.

    The gameplay is an enormous improvement from the previous game. Stealth mechanics are far better: being able to craft silencers for the handgun is useful, hiding in tall grass to get the drop on enemy guards is exhilarating, and finally being able to craft arrows for the bow makes that weapon far more invaluable for stealth encounters. The crafting system is also greatly improved. Aside from the usual supplies – such as first aid kits, Molotovs, and bombs – arrows can now be crafted, silencers for the handgun, and improving your melee weapons restores them to full durability.

    Skills now are greatly expanded, and training manuals must be found in order to expand your skill tree. Whereas previously training manuals simply improved durability of shiva and bombs and healing, now they unlock new skill trees to improve. Supplements found in the world still function the same, but now you have greater variety for how to build your character to better suit your playing style. Weapon upgrades have been simplified and improved: instead of just increasing ammo capacity or power in increments, each upgrade improves a single aspect of the weapon. An example being ammo capacity of the handgun: instead of increasing ammo capacity by 1 round over 3 or 4 upgrades, now it is a single upgrade of 4 rounds. Ammo reserves have been scaled back, but enemies now drop ammo more frequently.

    Combat has been greatly expanded. You can dodge enemy attacks, greatly increasing survivability and combat prowess. Stealth does have greater emphasis in the game, but is not necessary. However it is strongly recommended since certain areas in the game have numerous enemies and can easily overwhelm you. Dogs are also great at tracking you, so it is also recommended to give them priority over other enemies in an area that has them.

    Now we get to the most fun part to review: the story. ***DISCLAIMER: this review was written about more than halfway through the campaign, so all opinions here on out are subjective, and should be not taken as an endorsement for nor as bias against TLOU2. This is a spoiler-free review.***

    The story begins 5 years after the events of the previous game. Ellie is older and more wise (and perhaps more jaded) in the ways of the world, and has been living in Jackson with a growing population. She’s made fast friends with a few people – namely on-again-off-again couple Dina and Jesse – and has been living her life the best way she can. However, the past finally catches up with her and Joel, and tragedy strikes in the most horrific way, which sets her off down a very dark path.

    The game also introduces Abby, a former Firefly and current member of the well-armed-and-trained Washington Liberation Front, or WLF. She’s had her fair share of tragedy, and by the time of the main story of TLOU2, she’s become a ruthless soldier harbouring a hateful grudge against the man who had killed her father. She serves as a foil to Ellie, and the story of TLOU2 details the similarities and stark contrasts of both young women, both in terms of personalities and motivations for why they did what they did.

    NOTE: I already knew what the storyline of TLOU2 was and what the main plot points were, so I already knew what to expect. I went into this game with an open mind, knowing what I knew, but have changed my initial opinion of the game since playing it as far as I have. I intend on finishing the game, and so far I can say that the game does not deserve either score it has received from both critics and users. As I stated, this is not an endorsement for nor bias against the game, Naughty Dog, or Sony Interactive. It is just my honest opinion, because people can and should form their own opinions.    … Expand
  4. BigBzik
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игровой процесс, механики 10/10
    Сюжет лютое дерьмо
    Если первая половина играется относительно спокойно, то на второй половине хотелось несколько раз дропнуть и не возвращаться, ну и концовка тоже конечно дерьмо
    Дракман, спасибо за слитую серию    … Expand
  5. duckingtriangle
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love the game so much. Joel’s death even though it was pathetic made me more angry and made me feel like i was in ellie’s shoes. Playing abby was also very fun since we never really see the villains side of the story on a game and seeing her pov made the game different. In my opinion i feel like most of the fans don’t understand what naughty dog have done by making this game different to most games but i love this game! it’s not as good as the first one but it’s probably my 3 favourite game… Expand
  6. SadieAdler
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This is a video game that is at the level of literary achievement. This is a video game that should be discussed in the same breath as the most critically analyzed books and films of the last 100 years, without hesitation. This is a video game that in every detail, every plot point, every moment, drips with the intention and love of its creators. This is a masterpiece in storytelling thatThis is a video game that is at the level of literary achievement. This is a video game that should be discussed in the same breath as the most critically analyzed books and films of the last 100 years, without hesitation. This is a video game that in every detail, every plot point, every moment, drips with the intention and love of its creators. This is a masterpiece in storytelling that is rivaled only by the first game.… Expand
  7. Mnatan
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Primeiro review que faço aqui, uma forma de expressar o que senti e o que achei,
    Ótimo game seria modéstia um jogo que em todos os seus aspectos 'técnicos' está um passo a frente dos outros, sem duvida um dos melhores que joguei se não o melhor.
    Grafícos, os melhores dessa gen em minha opnião, Direção de arte sensacional, vários e vários cenários sensacionais Jogabilidade ótima muito    Primeiro review que faço aqui, uma forma de expressar o que senti e o que achei,
    Ótimo game seria modéstia um jogo que em todos os seus aspectos 'técnicos' está um passo a frente dos outros, sem duvida um dos melhores que joguei se não o melhor.
    Grafícos, os melhores dessa gen em minha opnião,
    Direção de arte sensacional, vários e vários cenários sensacionais
    Jogabilidade ótima muito fluida, dinâmica, responsiva, uma clara evolução do primeiro game,
    Trilha sonora, maravilhosa,
    Cinematica de tirar o folego em varios momentos,
    The last of us part 2 consegue criar momentos e sentimentos com maestria no jogador, sentimentos esse de tensão, angustia, desespero, compaixão, raiva, ódio, uma história pesada, tensa, e que muitos odiaram, não tiro a razão de ninguém até porque gosto e expectativas são individuais, no mais um game que qualquer player deve ter a oportunidade de jogar e 'viver.    … Expand
  8. OmarLJ
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Verdaderamente un muy buen juego, a decir verdad esperaba más de la historia, pero su apartado gráfico, jugabilidad y gameplay, son una verdadera joya… Expand
  9. Hacker_
    Jul 10, 2020
    1
    malardo el juego mejor me compro un crash bandicop en vez de manejar 10hs al mastodonte de Ely toda esteroidisada xd y el final un asco, no matan a eli por todo lo malo que hizo como matar a Joe y salirse con la suya una decepción este juego xd
  10. Jflah5
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Don’t believe the **** post reviews. This game is sad, but that only adds to the believability of the story. The fact that this story doesn’t make you feel good, shouldnt detract from how we interpret the quality of this game overall. This **** is good. Buy it and enjoy the hell out of it
  11. braraym
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Wonderful! Without spoiler, I was doubtful about a certain gameplay/story decision at the beginning, which many review seems based on, but as you play you realize that it was to best way to go. It was the best way to empathize. So you continue playing, and... Honestly just play it to the end!

    There's an interview with Neil Drunkman where he say that people who liked the first part might    Wonderful! Without spoiler, I was doubtful about a certain gameplay/story decision at the beginning, which many review seems based on, but as you play you realize that it was to best way to go. It was the best way to empathize. So you continue playing, and... Honestly just play it to the end!

    There's an interview with Neil Drunkman where he say that people who liked the first part might like like this one, I agree, it's different. But I am glad it is.    … Expand
  12. pumpking
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    The graphics, the amount of detail and the animations are superb. Gameplay is decent but it is pretty similar to the first game which is disappointing. Some parts of the game are also dragged on for way too long. The length of the game should have been a bit shorter. The story however is ruined by uninteresting new characters, stupid decisions made by the characters and the typical revengeThe graphics, the amount of detail and the animations are superb. Gameplay is decent but it is pretty similar to the first game which is disappointing. Some parts of the game are also dragged on for way too long. The length of the game should have been a bit shorter. The story however is ruined by uninteresting new characters, stupid decisions made by the characters and the typical revenge plot that we saw so many times. The ending is also incredibly disappointing and unsatisfying. This wasn't the direction the story needed at all and it is nowhere near as good as the first game.… Expand
  13. ss4frogie
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    Such a boring, disappointing game. Plot is trash, gameplay is fine I guess, but naughty dog really did this series a disservice.
  14. Mymanwaffle
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Seriously recommend playing this game alone or with quiet observers. I mean it just take the games atmosphere and characters in even the grunt ai characters dialouge is good. This is hands down a beautiful game expressing moral dilema and the grey area of stories. I dont know why everyone is hating on this game ao much its amazing and a great sequal. The story is awesome and really drivesSeriously recommend playing this game alone or with quiet observers. I mean it just take the games atmosphere and characters in even the grunt ai characters dialouge is good. This is hands down a beautiful game expressing moral dilema and the grey area of stories. I dont know why everyone is hating on this game ao much its amazing and a great sequal. The story is awesome and really drives home the point its trying to make. Highly recommend dont listen to the hate.… Expand
  15. Hevipelle
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I registered just to write a review, the negative reviews seem to be just triggered fans of the first game because "our main character was killed at the start". Games move on, I think if this game was played as Joel also it wouldn't have differed much from the first one, but the whole flipping the player opinion upside down part was brilliant.… Expand
  16. ndf232
    Jul 10, 2020
    3
    This is a beautifully-crafted bad game. I really, really wanted to like it; especially after the disgusting behaviour from some fans with their anti-lgbt sentiments and death threats. Words failed me and still do.

    Those things alone make me feel bad to express that I didn't like the game. Naughty Dog is an amazing studio and I'm sad they saw such an ugly display. But it remains; I still    This is a beautifully-crafted bad game. I really, really wanted to like it; especially after the disgusting behaviour from some fans with their anti-lgbt sentiments and death threats. Words failed me and still do.

    Those things alone make me feel bad to express that I didn't like the game. Naughty Dog is an amazing studio and I'm sad they saw such an ugly display.

    But it remains; I still didn't like the game. I did somewhat enjoy the first twenty hours - it was a bit tedious but it wasn't terrible. I personally had no gripes with the story choices most of the way in. I was expecting things to pick up.

    They didn't... and things took an odd direction; still, I brushed aside the frustration, stayed open to the story-telling choices and reluctantly pushed through. By the end it felt like TLoU:P2 had essentially imploded in on itself. And it felt like a waste of time. The only thing I felt was disappointment.

    I read some column pieces from critics and the various perspectives on how it ended. Though none of it changed my mind; I still feel like I played a version of TLoU:P2 from a bad alternate reality. Even after I'd 'taken a few steps back'.

    For the most part I'm chalking this down to 2020. Another major title dropped this year and that too left me feeling similar: Final Fantasy 7 Remake - which somehow oddly escaped the wrath of its fans... and instead received near-universal praise.

    I do applaud the efforts to represent LGBT characters; that's one thing I am VERY in favour of - and my frustrations are far removed from it. In fact, given the response from fans I hope NaughtyDog turn up the heat in this area next time. Maybe try man-on-man - if it ruffles feathers and takes the time to be engaging, I'm game.

    However, with how things are with the storyline thus far I think they should do away with Ellie entirely; for me, things are too trodden in the wrong direction. And I'm wondering if NaughtyDog's "golden era" is coming to an end. I'd rather take a break and get a fresh perspective somewhere else in the same universe after the story of Part 2. After the grim events of this game, who knows; maybe Ellie can become an antagonist? Just be sure to take some "don't do this" notes from The Walking Dead.    … Expand
  17. Moustafa
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Has more depths than u think, with deep characters and deep story that shows you how humans would be if this pandemic is real
  18. aluke
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinceramente es muy duro de tragar pero es una obra de arte. Quiza tenga algun momento en el que abby se hace pesado porque no queremos jugar con la persona que asesina a sangre fria a Joel... pero es totalmente necesario para saber la crudeza de lo que narra la historia.… Expand
  19. Loftus
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Ive registered just for this title. Despite all the hate, I loved every second of this game. Hands down, the best game I've played in years.
  20. Linknoid
    Jul 10, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 5 for the gameplay, the history e the worst i have play.
    you have an objective entire game and its the only thing you desire to kill abby and its the only thing you cant do.
    Still have the Joel problem, i accept his dead, but naught can do a better end to him, like a sacrifice to save Ellie, but his end like a **** a all time saying his a worst villain of word.
    Poor thanos kkk....    … Expand
  21. Nikma
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    muy mal armada la historia, las primeras 3 horas del juego son una delicia, pero es muy mal llevada cuando para saber que pasa, tengo que jugar una historia de 12 horas, que no quiero para ver la historia de una mujer que no me interesa, y que inventaron para para sacar un juego de la nada que ya no tenia nungun sentido.
  22. AshStark
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    An understood magnificent work of art, not perfect but it's close , it should receive criticism for a few things but certainly not what most people are obsessing over.
  23. ABNERDANIEL2004
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us Part 2 es un juego que al igual que el primero, no se trata solo de lograr el objetivo principal en cuestión sino que la historia brilla por lo que el viaje de ellie y abby representan. Considero que este juego no debe ser juzgado solo por lo que las primeras impresiones pueden brindar, ni por el final que pueda tener sino que es una obra que merece ser analizada de principio a fin. Se nota mucho el increíble trabajo que hay detrás de este juego, gráficamente hablando se ve hermoso, las animaciones de los personajes están extremadamente pulidas y las nuevas mecánicas agregadas en el gameplay resultan muy atractivas y lo bastante cautivadoras como para manenerte jugando por bastante tiempo. Una de las muchas cosas que existen en el juego y de lo que no he visto que muchas personas hablen, son los nuevos tipos de infectados. En lo personal las nuevas amenazas resultadas de mutaciones del virus cordyceps me han parecido un excelente agregado a la temática y gameplay del juego, más sin embargo considero que estos nuevos agregados están ahí solo por la jugabilidad y carecen de propósito o explicación alguna. Por ejemplo, yo al jugar la primera entrega me asombré de todas las amenazas que los desarrolladores agregaron pero a la vez me asombraba el nivel de detalle que le ponían a la hora de dar una explicación del porque es que existían y el como interactuabán, es decir, los corredores, acechadores, chasqueadores y gordinflones existen debido a que el virus Cordyceps muta constantemente y dependiendo de el tiempo que el huespéd esté infectado es la etapa en la cual se encontrará. Me tomó por sorpresa el hecho de que en esta segunda entrega de la saga no se buscara mucho darle un origen a estas nuevas mutaciones tales como los tambaleantes y el rey rata, ya que si bien son muy interesantes y buenos agregados en lo personal los llegué a sentir en ciertas partes forzados. Mi principal queja con el juego es meramente con su cuestión narrativa, ya que en lo personal considero que la trama de Abby, si bien es buena, si es alargada innecesariamente en busca de que logremos empatizar con ella pero honestamente nunca pude llegar a ese punto jugando con el personaje. Si bien, si comprendí el porque Abby hizo lo que hizo nunca llego a gustarme el peronaje por completo y las horas de gameplay que tenemos con ella fácilmente se pudieron haber reducido a la mitad ya que ciertos puntos como el amorío con Owen resultan bastante innecesarios y agregados por agregar. ¿Realmente era necesario que hubiera un triángulo amoroso entre Owen, Mel y Abby? Pudieron solamente haber dejado muy en claro que Owen es un viejo amigo muy apreciado por Abby y su muerte hubiera tenido el mismo peso que tiene dentro de la historia. Pero en fin, como conclusión puedo decir que The last of us Part 2 es un juego que brilla por su gameplay, mecánicas agregadas, nuevos tipos de enemigos, una música espléndida y perfecta por parte de Gustavo Santaolalla y una historia que si bien no es mejor que la primera y si tiene sus fallos y momentos innecesarios funciona muy bien y brinda un excelente desarrollo de personajes al igual que un mensaje extremadamente relevante. Agradezco todo el esfuerzo que Naughty Dog y todos los contribuyentes dentro de la empresa le pusieron al videojuego y espero que muchas personas le puedan dar la oportunidad al juego que se merece.… Expand
  24. COOLIO478
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great story. Great visuals. Great music. Personally I didn’t really like playing as Abby, because after her scene with Joel I saw her as a villain. Especially I didn’t like it when I had to fight as her against Ellie, but seeing her perspective was definitely something new and interesting. Still the game was awesome. Definitely Top 3 of this generation.… Expand
  25. Miguelzero
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Fui muy fan del primer juego, y aunque la historia es triste es bastante buena y sobre todo impactante, me alegra que el juego sea triste por qué así se me quedara marcado para siempre, no os quejeis por la historia por qué es impresionante y una maravilla.
    En el apartado técnico y gráfico nada que añadir, mis dieses
  26. bg21ist
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The relationship between Joel and Ellie in Part 2 is more complicated, more interesting and more moving than the one they had in the 1st game. There! I said it! The fact that his death was so abrupt and unceremonious makes the flashback scenes and the fact that Ellie didnt get to forgive him all the more tragic. Abby is a great character that I liked and rooted for not because her killing Joel is justified by the fact that he killed her father but because playing the game you get to experience her arc from being a traumatized ruthless killer with tribalistic ethics to becoming a friend and a mother figure to a kid who she thought was the enemy. She was lost in the darkness and she searched for the light(like the Firefly motto goes), the light her dad represented, the light he found with Lev. To the people who hate the ending because Ellie doesnt kill Abby: Are you seriously saying that all the other killings were pointless because she didnt kill Abby? The theme of the story was about learning to let go and stop holding on to hate. The point of it all was not "Good guy kill bad guy" but for Ellie to finally let go of the hate that destroyed all of these lives, the hate Abby also had for Joel and that ultimately lead to the death of all her friends. Hate, eve if its justifiable, will only destroy you and turn you into the monster you were fighting against. The best thing you can do is to let go and forgive even the most unforgivable acts. Just think about how much better things would be if Ellie hadnt walked down that path of vengeance. Think how better things would be if she had forgiven Joel earlier. She was too late on forgiving Joel but not Abby. If she had killed her she would be forever lost in the darkness and there would be no turning back. With that last act of forgiveness she just barely saved herself. By the end of the story Ellie knew the cost of resisting forgiveness. By learning to forgive Abby she finally forgave Joel. Even if it was too late its was nice knowing that the last time they spoke to each other she gave him hope that one day she would finally learn to forgive him. That day tragically never came for him but he died hoping and in the bleak world of The Last of Us you take what you can get.… Expand
  27. Kikialiens7
    Jun 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible storyline beautiful graphics it sad what they did to this game truly it's a spit in the face to tlou1 fans neil wants to punish you for wanting revenge and for what joel had to do to survive and to protect Elie and use joel to promote the game knowing damn well he dies in the game the first 2 hours really naughty you really trying to reel people in with using joel your grimmy for that… Expand
  28. Aya2050
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    ONLY 10 minutes In
    and i only hear and read “bigots” “i like how you let me finish my sentences”
    60usd 25 hours to be lectured? (if i didn't see the trailers i would be lost completely on what was going on btw) horrible start need more? usually this kind of pieces tend to tell how the game will be in the first minutes, so... I let my bf continue 2 hours more, and we got BORED    ONLY 10 minutes In
    and i only hear and read “bigots” “i like how you let me finish my sentences”
    60usd 25 hours to be lectured?

    (if i didn't see the trailers i would be lost completely on what was going on btw)

    horrible start
    need more?

    usually this kind of pieces tend to tell how the game will be in the first minutes, so...
    I let my bf continue 2 hours more, and we got BORED there was no hook to grab...
    We open our minds completely and made an effort, but it was TOO BORING we are 32 yo! this game was for adults not for young kids, when you mature enough you want to see more and more compelling stories, because the usual doesn't entertain you anymore. And this was sooo basic, and still it was messed up.

    We already knew the ending and knowing that, 25 hours would be a waste of time.
    Luckily a friend lend me the game otherwise i wont even touch it...

    its a 4 only for the flashbacks i can’t give a 0 to those beautiful moments that made me cry a river, just because its a goodbye to something i was very hyped for, but, at least is another lesson, TO NEVER HYPE FOR ANYTHING FROM THIS INFECTED MEDIA ANYMORE.    … Expand
  29. Ungala
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    En la era donde reina la inmediatez emocional, llega una obra maestra que indigna a los necios, presentándoles la introspección infinita del mito.
  30. Jeankira
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível, um jogo poder mecher com as emoções das pessoas só pode ser incrível.
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  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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