The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Laos
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game I found to be very enjoyable, the graphics and movements were top-tier quality and the story was balanced with just enough down time/happy moments to balance out the intense action. The characters felt natural and well written. The game is very different to the first one and from everything else that has come from Naughty Dog, however that's the charm, this is a game-changingThis game I found to be very enjoyable, the graphics and movements were top-tier quality and the story was balanced with just enough down time/happy moments to balance out the intense action. The characters felt natural and well written. The game is very different to the first one and from everything else that has come from Naughty Dog, however that's the charm, this is a game-changing experience. Naughty dog and all the staff involved with every aspect of the game should be commended for thinking outside the box and giving an engaging experience to players. It encouraged different perspectives, not just the blind kill everyone and everything that walks approach of other games.
    Overall this was a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps not for everybody but I recommend trying the game itself to form your own opinion as some opinions on this game can be biased. Happy playing!    … Expand
  2. Greyedout
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The game hit so many emotional high points. Pacing felt like a roller coaster, with tense highs and dramatic lows. I both loved & hated almost every character. The game was incredible and I just wish I could play more of it. As a huge fan of the first story, I was immediately consumed by this one. It absolutely delivered.
  3. Neymarsito
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En la historia hay muchos huecos argumental.La Historia de abby es MUY REBUSCADA. Y El FINAL ES CUALQUIERA… Expand
  4. suffer_frag
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst game ever.
    Story: 0/10 This game is nothing like we promised.That recipe landed it the game of the year back then on the PS3 and then again on the PS4 when it was released as a remastered version which I also bought. I had two TLOU1 copies total spanning two systems. That was just how good it was.
    Fast forward to today and to Part 2 of this iconic game. Let's start with what it got right from the recipe of the old game.    … Expand
  5. Mightybee
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, this game is a masterpiece . The story captivated me from the beginnng to the end. I suffered with Ellie and Abby… Expand
  6. Agsman90
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    As a fan of the first game and it's characters ( completed multiple times ), this game just didn't have the same impact. As a narrative driven games, the first game for me is superior ( the pacing didn't feel dragged out or forced ). Apart from graphics, prone stealth, dodging, swinging and riding a boat, there wasnt much on terms of innovation to make this game stand out for me. I couldntAs a fan of the first game and it's characters ( completed multiple times ), this game just didn't have the same impact. As a narrative driven games, the first game for me is superior ( the pacing didn't feel dragged out or forced ). Apart from graphics, prone stealth, dodging, swinging and riding a boat, there wasnt much on terms of innovation to make this game stand out for me. I couldnt bring myself to replay this game right after finishing it like i did with the first game.… Expand
  7. SumSingWong247
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Best game especially for the price. Character creation, graphics, story, gameplay, emotion...my list goes on.
  8. sheern
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    SPOILERS AHEAD

    I pre-ordered this game twice, due to Sony canceling the first from delays. The first came from faith in Naughty Dog’s ability to deliver: verified throughout the Uncharted series and the first part of this series. The second pre-order was a decision I made after hearing that the story was leaked; I avoided the content of the leaks but witnessed the overwhelming negative    SPOILERS AHEAD

    I pre-ordered this game twice, due to Sony canceling the first from delays. The first came from faith in Naughty Dog’s ability to deliver: verified throughout the Uncharted series and the first part of this series. The second pre-order was a decision I made after hearing that the story was leaked; I avoided the content of the leaks but witnessed the overwhelming negative reaction to them. The only hints I gathered for the plot were based on trailers and pre-leak comments, such as the theory that Joel dies -- which turned out to be correct. My excitement never died down, throughout all delays and controversy. I’ll make some notes about gameplay, but the focus of this review is the story, which has caused the most divisiveness online.

    GAMEPLAY
    The gameplay and mechanics are great and drove me to keep playing for hours and hours in a single sitting. I played on Hard and it turned out to be a good balance between pacing and enjoyment (I didn't want to finish the game just for the story). My only problem is that I could rarely pull off the flashy moves seen in the trailers, which showcased incredible interactions with the enemies and environment. I think a future run-through on an easier difficulty will open up those possibilities, though. The ability to go prone was a simple but much-needed addition that made me feel more human and mobile than the first game. Most spaces were navigable and squeezing through narrow spots proved to be a satisfying mechanic.

    CHARACTERS
    The newly-added characters are my biggest problem with the game.
    In TLOU1, the writing combined with the voice acting resulted in some of the most engaging dialogues and personas I have had the pleasure of experiencing, in any form of media. The game's introduction -- a short and sweet conversation between a daughter and her dad -- had me deeply invested in Sarah and Joel quickly but organically. The Southern twang they spoke with made them unique and real, and contributed to the feeling that I knew who they were. When Sarah was killed, I was feeling the exact sense of dread that Joel felt, and this instantly cemented him as a do-no-wrong protagonist in my mind. Despite this, my positive view on him was constantly challenged throughout the game, though, making him more complex than just a 'good guy in a video game'. None of the other events of the story would have mattered if I didn’t initially care about Joel.

    In TLOU2, I only saw this rich character evolution in characters I already knew, and this was because I understood who they were. I could recognize each turning point in their character arc, such as Tommy’s initial indecision on revenge transforming to his irrational desire for it. On the other hand, I could never engage so deeply with additions like Dina, Jesse, or Abby. Part of this was because the voice acting was fairly cookie-cutter, all sharing a rather neutral personality with no distinguishing emotional characteristics. They had stories to tell, but I couldn't care as much for them because they weren't distinct or special. This isn’t to say these characters didn’t undergo an evolution. For example, Abby helping Lev was a turning point for her, but it didn’t feel like one because I couldn’t determine who she was before this change.
    Luckily, my enjoyment of the complete experience in TLOU2 made this less impactful than it could've been if, say, the gameplay or story were not as impressive as they were.

    STORY
    After my first play-through, I felt the story did not live up to that of the first. This may have been due to preconceptions I garnered from the loud outsiders who bashed the plot before experiencing it. Sometimes, I would find myself picking at tiny details in the story rather than taking in the overall picture. Once I changed my microscopic view to a more holistic one, I came to love TLOU2’s story more than the first. No other game has given me so many different interpretations to the character’s reasonings, or had me questioning their decisions weeks after completion. No other game has drawn such a blurred line between protagonist and antagonist (I still don’t know who’s who). As my appreciation and love for Joel kept growing and growing through the incredible flashbacks with Ellie, a tug-of-war commenced between understanding Abby’s (and humankind’s) revenge while wishing that Joel lived, or at the very least, died a dignified death. This wasn’t the only tug-of-war going on; Ellie's internal conflict for revenge against Abby also left me deeply torn, as did many other decisions and deaths in the story. Despite this, in the end, every single rope broke and the immense pain endured by all parties to ‘win’ meant nothing.

    Side note: Joel’s death scene is a masterpiece. The museum flashback is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  9. Marcelosdssdss
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The game is sensational, one of the best, if not the best ever made. Do not believe the negative reviews, some may be plausible, but the vast majority are haters who are immature and are not prepared for this game. JUST BUY IT!!!
  10. Ramazan119
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Dark, depressing, beautiful Absolutely amazing game with detailed world, characters and gameplay. Game is incredibly fluid.
    Story is written very well. People might disagree with the direction of the story, but it’s impossible to deny incredible storytelling.
  11. dro1204
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    I truly loved this game. The stealth combat and set pieces are intense. The game is a technical marvel in terms of performance and animations. I was very onboard for where the narrative went. Very powerful, and it’s great to have a game present complicated motivations and morally ambiguous characters.
  12. Juc
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Thank you, Neil Druckmann and all the Naughty Dog team for such a dramatic and touching story!
  13. Alfabod
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anyone who doesn't understand why Ellie doesn't kill Abbi is clearly failing to see the amazing emotional journey they all go through. Games in which there's a good guy and and the good guy shoots the bad guy, the end, are many. The idea of seeking revenge on someone who killed someone for the same reason you plan on killing them for, for me is not a black and white matter and I may have made the same decision Elli did. In fact, I was relieved when she didn't kill Abbi. With all the baggage they all carry, and all the **** they've all been through, who knows what the correct decision would be at that point.

    I have to say that it took me a while to get used to playing as Abbi, but I managed to connect to her as much as I had connected to Ellie. Overall, loved the game    … Expand
  14. metaguy92
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    (SPOILER WARNING) Spent and beat the game after 42 hours. It's an 8/10 from me and I wasn't dissapointed. Story kinda made sense, there is no universe in which Joel doesn't die, he wronged too many people, if Abby didn't kill him, it would have been someone else. Even in Joel's last words, you knew it was a long time coming. Gameplay and NPC AI is better than the first game, but not(SPOILER WARNING) Spent and beat the game after 42 hours. It's an 8/10 from me and I wasn't dissapointed. Story kinda made sense, there is no universe in which Joel doesn't die, he wronged too many people, if Abby didn't kill him, it would have been someone else. Even in Joel's last words, you knew it was a long time coming. Gameplay and NPC AI is better than the first game, but not revolutionary. Pacing was also kinda **** with the back and forth via flashbacks. On the plus side this game is more re-playeble compared to the first game, as it is more trophy friendly and more variety in how enemy encounters play out. This also has to do with how big and varied the environments are, resulting in varied and entertaining scenarios with enemies. A second play-through will not play out the same as the first one. Some moments looked like game-play sections at an E3 presentation. Set peace moments are one of the best of this whole generation, even rivaling that of Uncharted's, especially in the Abby sections where the WLF and Saraphites go all out and burning down an whole island. When Ellie killed pregnant Mel, was one of the most shocking gaming moments in history IMO. This game has one of the best cut scenes I have ever seen both on a technical and emotional level. While this game is not as good and revolutionary as the first game, it is still a solid game. While I didn't want to continue after Joel died, I am still glad I did. While this game doesn't deserve GOTY, for the ****ty pacing being the biggest reason, it still should be discussed for years to come.… Expand
  15. mountaineer1983
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    As someone who played through TLoU1 many times, I can tell you the sequel absolutely lives up to expectations. It's really too bad that it's gotten caught up in so much controversy because it is truly a fantastic game. I would highly recommend that any fan of the original play this game.

    Quick thoughts on specific aspects: Gameplay: This is where TLoU really shines. They took    As someone who played through TLoU1 many times, I can tell you the sequel absolutely lives up to expectations. It's really too bad that it's gotten caught up in so much controversy because it is truly a fantastic game. I would highly recommend that any fan of the original play this game.

    Quick thoughts on specific aspects:

    Gameplay: This is where TLoU really shines. They took everything that was great about the first game and ratcheted it up. The stealth combat sections are incredibly tense and visceral. The AI is fantastic. The maps are large and varied. Crafting and skill trees were upgraded in a way that makes sense and does not feel unnecessarily complicated.

    Visuals: The graphics here are absolutely stunning. From the countless minor touches to the massive set pieces, this is one of the 2-3 best-looking games I've ever played.

    Sound: Same as visuals, the audio here is really top-notch. I especially liked the soundtrack they added for stealth combat sections against human enemies. The music has a tense Nine Inch Nails vibe that makes the encounters so much more tense. Enemy sounds are another standout. Human enemies have an impossibly wide range of audio splashes -- from side conversations to communicating via a whistle-based code ... it's really phenomenal.

    Story: OK, so this is where the controversy comes in. Personally, I loved the story and I loved that Naughty Dog did not go in a predictable fan-service route for the sequel. I won't spoil it, but I did not have any problem with the choices they made. The story is definitely complex and it is NOT the straightforward, linear style we got in the first game. That is why I would definitely recommend 1.) beating the game, and 2.) replaying it before giving the story a final grade. I know it's a lot to ask someone to commit 50-60 hours like that, but I feel like this game is worth it.

    I did have some small issues with the story. First, because of the way the story unfolds, it is difficult to develop the same level of emotional connection to the characters as you did in the first game. This game does some really cool things with flashbacks and perspective changes, but the trade-off is that you're not experiencing the same emotions in the same order as your character. I felt like it all fell into place by the end, which was incredibly satisfying. But it did lessen the emotional investment during first playthrough. This issue goes away almost entirely on subsequent playthroughs, which is why I strongly recommend playing it through twice before making a final judgment.

    The second issue I had was that some of the characters felt underdeveloped - specifically Dina and Jesse. These were great, well-acted characters who both have awesome moments. But they don't feel as fleshed out as some of the characters in the first game. I think this issue comes from the fact that many of the best side characters in the first game (Tess, Bill, Henry/Sam) were only with us for a few chapters, whereas some side characters in TLoU2 are around for much longer. So they have the same amount of character development spread across more screen time, which can make their characters feel kind of watered down and less memorable than some of our favorites from the first game. To be clear, though, this was a MINOR issue.

    Last story point: This may be just me, but my take is that the game ends in a cliffhanger. Not quite your traditional cliffhanger, but I definitely do not think this is the end of the journey for some of these characters.

    Anyway, I highly recommend this game. Ignore the nonsense from the trolls and alt-right goobers who can't handle anything different. This is a fantastic game and absolutely worth playing. Enjoy!    … Expand
  16. lostcause331
    Jul 10, 2020
    3
    graphics are nice.
    story is meh.
    if you played last of us part 1 i would AVOID this, wish i could refund.
    so many fake 10/10 and 0/10 reviews
  17. Christian1111
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Good game, buen juego a mi me gustó, lo único negativo fue jugar demasiado tiempo con el antagonista o el villano de la historia, y la historia pudieron hacer algo mejor pero estuvo bien.
  18. Markaleto
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Excellent writing paired with visceral combat. Finishing this game will leave you wishing for more yet glad that it's over. Incrediblely powerful.
  19. MelliSystem
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    No se dejen llevar por el fanatismo. Primero terminen el juego, es para gente con un nivel emocional fuerte y muy madura.
  20. Abooood
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No comment needed, all the necessary criticism has already been pointed out. The game has the best graphics of 2020 however the game is story driven and the story was lackluster and undeveloped with Joel and Ellie acting out of character. The character arcs and development have been completely forgotten. The game’s ending is a cliche “ending the cycle of revenge” however it is not done well. Do watch angry joe, jacksepticeye and others reviews of the game and decide for yourself. It is also very clear an agenda is being pushed with the game, this becomes the main charactaristic of the characters such as lev and undermines the potential those characters could have had, I believe that they should not have pushed an agenda in the game especially the one they did push down our throats and rather focused on making memorable characters. Overall don’t buy this game. causes the characters main… Expand
  21. xD3p0
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A literal spit in the face of the characters we come to love.I'll never touch anything druckman makes again.
    Characters don't act like they should an they feel off.. The ending is stupid and contradicts the whole revenge plot and it leaves you feeling depressed and being liek wtf.
    The story is pure trash and it's pathetic. idk who though this story would be a good idea.
    Another catastrophe has been added to 2020 just oof. Graphics are neat and gameplay is nice but that means jakc **** if the story is pure trash.    … Expand
  22. Nukular606
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Best Game i played in 2020! Story, Gameplay, Playtime and emotions. Everything awesome!
  23. 02Deathghost
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Spoiler free review , i loved playing through this game alot ! altough i was bored in some parts but they still conveyed in a good way what they meant to convey ,as i say myself this is what i call beautiful in a **** up way , from an astonishingly unique story to some good old revisited gameplay mechanics from the first game and unique detaills to atmosphere and the stunning textures ,Spoiler free review , i loved playing through this game alot ! altough i was bored in some parts but they still conveyed in a good way what they meant to convey ,as i say myself this is what i call beautiful in a **** up way , from an astonishingly unique story to some good old revisited gameplay mechanics from the first game and unique detaills to atmosphere and the stunning textures , would recommend playing through this definitely worth the time… Expand
  24. Synthhh
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    **** horrible, bro
    Just straight up trash
    Everything about this game is unnecessary and a waste of money. **** this ****
  25. monks99
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This overly long BORING GAME...with a POORLY WRITTEN STORY..IS NOT something you want. It was painful to finish.… Expand
  26. Ltuttle13
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. I went into it with no expectations and let the story bring along for the ride. Loved it. Would absolutely recommend
  27. kemendi9608
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I really hope that a Part III will be coming too in the near future.
  28. EVILNOOB
    Jul 10, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really disappointed with how quick Joel gets killed by Abby found it really hard to continue on after that point the ending is unsatisfying Abby is not a relatable character… Expand
  29. t1701
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is tough. But awesome. You will think about it after it ends. That makes a great game.… Expand
  30. BeatsHasRhythm
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve felt the same way as everyone else. When Joel died it made it hard for me to play. But the more I did the more I found out about the story, and the more I cared about the characters. I swear a bunch of underdeveloped prepubescent teens play this, and are immune to feelings. We got to see a whole other side of the story. Abby’s father straight up got murderer, so of course she wants revenge. Having to fight Ellie was insanely difficult as a player. And don’t get me started on the fear and intense moments of the game. I loved this game far more than Part 1. And the flashbacks do so much justice for the relationship of Ellie and Joel. A word to the wise, stop letting children play Rated M games. Or just keep them away from leaving ratings. Good job on the score metacritic.… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
93

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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