The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Wolvstang
    Jul 10, 2020
    3
    Honestly hard to judge a game like this because it had really nice graphics. However if it is just the graphics then go watch a CGI video because this game is suppose to be about great story telling. It is here where they missed the mark. Spoiler free.

    The lack of character development and numerous hollow plots in LOU2 left me forcing myself to finish. Normally I have a few days    Honestly hard to judge a game like this because it had really nice graphics. However if it is just the graphics then go watch a CGI video because this game is suppose to be about great story telling. It is here where they missed the mark. Spoiler free.

    The lack of character development and numerous hollow plots in LOU2 left me forcing myself to finish. Normally I have a few days after release and my video review is done but never have I felt more forced to play. While the character development is lacking so are the environment puzzles played a part of it predecessor. Game mechanics have improved a bit but nothing really innovative that I haven't done in other games over the past years.

    In the end there is one factor that made me post the lower score and that was answering the question. "Was I entertained by this game?" No After you see the improved graphics and slightly improved mechanics in the first 30-60 minutes. It just fails.    … Expand
  2. r_na
    Jul 10, 2020
    1
    I only wish, well educated and talented screenplay writers will come back to the industry one day.
    Level design is also rubbish. It is monotonous and boring locations.
    You trampled the work of concept artists.
  3. KangarooSamurai
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    I did not enjoy this game at all. The graphics are great. The gameplay is fine. And the story is a disgrace. Neil forgot what made the last of us so special. The characters.
  4. OldCuckold
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This beautiful game deserves this rating at least because of the greatest resonance and community impact it did. Congratulations, Neil Druckmann!
  5. jhawkins1989
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Hands down probably the best, most impactful game I‘ve ever played, only the first part is in the competition. It has been two weeks and I still sonetimes can‘t sleep because i think about this marvellous story. I‘m very grateful that I made this experience and I will most likely never forget it.
  6. kofidazy
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I wish i could lose my memory just to experience this again. Best game ever made
  7. SlavingAtWork
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyed the story and gameplay. The stress and anxiety you feel with the characters motives and decisions really left me thinking. I was always eager to get back to the dark story that was being told. There were parts that felt a little long and I just wanted to get to the next plot point, but looking back I do appreciate the frustration you feel with all the roadblocks that get inReally enjoyed the story and gameplay. The stress and anxiety you feel with the characters motives and decisions really left me thinking. I was always eager to get back to the dark story that was being told. There were parts that felt a little long and I just wanted to get to the next plot point, but looking back I do appreciate the frustration you feel with all the roadblocks that get in the way because it makes me feel the desperation of the characters even more. The whole experience and story reminded me of the feelings and emotions I felt in the vengeance trilogy by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook. But just like those movies the dark story in The Last Of Us Part 2 isn't for everyone. This will be a game that will stick with me for a long time and I would definitely recommend it.… Expand
  8. Maxall
    Jul 10, 2020
    3
    I cant help but feel betrayed by a story i wanted to love.
    The gameplay becomes repetitive.
    And the square mashing should be removed.

    Sorry this game is very misleading considering the reviews
  9. battledezmond
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 is story telling at its peak in video game industry its a piece of art
  10. Piotreg3236
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Great sequel of my favourite game of all time. I really enjoyed it and im sad that it ended.
  11. jgcneves
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game. It is incredible how the story is told and how it makes you feel from the start throughout the end.
  12. annastasa
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. И игра запомнилась больше чем 1 часть, 1 вообще не помню! А вот во 2 чести очень много экшена и афигенных моментов! 2 часть круче чем 1 по игре 100%… Expand
  13. D0nki
    Jul 10, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lets get the obvious part out of the way. Visual, sound and acting ... all top tier so there really isn't anything people can complain about in terms of these 3.

    Gameplay wasn't the highlight of the first game either. It is a very basic action and stealth gameplay, with light survival elements. Since this basically the same passable bare-bones gameplay loop with slight tweaks, that adds little to none to the experience and is there to fill out the actual gameplay sequences between cutscenes.

    Now the bread and butter of the first game was its story. The actual setting wasn't anything new. But the thing is that the setting itself played secondary role to the actual characters. It just served the purpose if instigating events that would lead to Joel and Ellie meeting.
    From there on, the actual story of a dead world, and the possibility of a cure was way overshadowed by the simple but effective dynamic between the two.
    Joel could be the father he never got the chance to be, and Ellie finally felt like someone cared for her.
    It was simple, but the small bits of bliss in an otherwise dark world kept people stuck to their screens.

    The Last of Us Part II has almost none of that. It has 2 very short flashback sequences where the charm of the original game got to shine trough, but that's all.
    The Last of Us Part 2 basically boils down to one major shock factor, that is showed in fairly early into the game, and the rest is a bore-fest of following the uninteresting new character, or the bleak revenge story that leads absolutely nowhere.

    It has been said before when the first game was released, and sequel emphasizes this, but the first game was a wholesome story and experience, with a proper ending.    … Expand
  14. DEZMOND
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    TLOU part 2 is a masterpiece. it will hit you with emotions if you let the story take you on this roller coaster, it has a unique and brutal story line you won't see a lot in games or even other mediums the story does not care about your desires and thoughts so you have to let it take you on this ride, which makes this game so divisive but nonetheless this is a piece of art
  15. Pambocalrissian
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    It's great - graphics, sound, character models, acting, gameplay. All great. And despite many suggesting otherwise, it's story, tone and characterisation are also great. A different but very "Last of Us" tale, with a similarly, multifaceted message at the end. If this was 'just a revenge story' then The Last of Us was just about helping your friend (clue - it wasn't).

    My main criticism    It's great - graphics, sound, character models, acting, gameplay. All great. And despite many suggesting otherwise, it's story, tone and characterisation are also great. A different but very "Last of Us" tale, with a similarly, multifaceted message at the end. If this was 'just a revenge story' then The Last of Us was just about helping your friend (clue - it wasn't).

    My main criticism of the game is that it is a tad too long and could do with a couple of lighter moments to break the bleakness. Not sure if the significant graphical improvements and subtle but welcome gameplay tweaks quite make up that shortfall when comparing it to the first game, but otherwise this is a great sequel that only loses out to its predecessor slightly and only because it hasn't got that novelty value. I mean we were expecting something mind blowing and lightning in a bottle is very difficult to capture twice. They came close though.

    It is very similar to Part one - bigger sure, better? maybe, maybe not.

    For those that enjoyed the first one, if you understood why it ended in the way it is did - not just the "saved Ellie cuz I like Ellie" bit, you are highly likely to love this game. If you are the sort of person that freaks out when you realise sometimes things happen that are bad and there is nothing you can do about that, then consider staying away and just continue to enjoy the first one.

    What is funny is that the story (which is essentially about bad things happening and learning to put things behind you so you can move on) has flown over the heads of a lot of the previous game’s fans in the most spectacular fashion.

    I know, right? a game about growing up, being review bombed by people that mostly haven't grown up!?

    Who'd have thought...

    P.S. Partly came here to check the rumours about MC blocking negative reviews (lol). This is my third attempt posting a positive review, so it’s likely just the massive volume of activity on this page (compare it to any other big game, its crazy!). Still at least it gives the nutters something else to get upset about!    … Expand
  16. Nintheja
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us part 2 really shows how weak and boring the ganeplay is once you strip away the fantastic story and characters of the first game. Part 2 is so focused on setting up shock value to try to make the player as angry and traumatized as Ellie by Joel's death that it forgets hoe to tell a story. Joel has to act out of character in order for him to be vulnerable in the first place while stacking up Coincidences one after another. They game does have an investing idwmea here and there such as making the player play as the antagonist for roughly half the game and has you fight against the protagonist while doing so. However the game fails to get the big payoff for this due to its shallow emotional set ups. Im sorry, but having npc bad guys call out a completely random person's, or dog's, name when they die is pointless at best and comical at worst. Speaking of comedy, there is an entire section of the game where a full blown pregnant woman is running around a battlefield simply because she can't be told what she can and can't do is moronic to the point I was crying with laughter. That dame character then passes moral judgements on everyone while the game clearly wants me to care and reflect on how selfish Abby is but all I can think about is "that baby dead".

    The gameplay is Mediocre at best.
    The story is laughable/frustratingly bad.
    The main cast of characters have been ruined by poor out of chatacer choices.
    The supporting cast is weak and uninteresting at best and laughable at their worst.
    Acting/voice acting is the best videogames has to offer.
    Sound design is great.
    Graphics are truly unbelievable and right up there with God of War and Final Fantasy 7 Remake as the best the ps4 has to offer.

    The question becomes how much do graphics, sound design, and acting mean in a game with such a heavy focus on Story and and Chacter? For me, the answer is about 4 points out of 10 because what is the point of these things if the reason I am playing the game in the first place is story and character? This game is a beautiful house built on sand.    … Expand
  17. dospaquetes
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A true masterpiece. I'll focus on the narrative aspect for this review, because I think few would dispute a 10/10 rating on the graphics/sound side of things. I also think the gameplay is greatly improved over the first game and largely deserving of a 10/10 rating. Anyway, onto the real point of contention, the narrative:

    I truly think this game will have a lasting impact on the videogame industry and we'll still be talking about it a decade from now. I think similarly to the first it transcends the medium and changes the expectation for video game narrative.

    Essentially it can be boiled down to this question: does a video game need to provide a sense of accomplishment and validation of your actions, or can it force you to do things you don't want to do?

    I see it a lot like Spec Ops: The Line, which flipped the narrative by framing your gameplay as horrific, but mostly tormenting you for actions to which you couldn't see the consequences beforehand. Basically the game was asking you to think about your actions, but only after you recklessly performed them. There's a little of Shadow of The Colossus too, which slowly made you realize you were the antagonist, you were the one tormenting the colosses

    In both these games the gameplay is still "fun" and you are a willing participant in these actions, they are just painted as cruel narratively, often *after* you've performed them.

    TLOU2 takes it a step further by forcing you to perform actions you do not want to perform. It creates your antagonist then forces you to play as her. It forces you to try to kill Ellie, the person you love, the person you are rooting for. It forces you to play as both the hero and villain to *both* stories. It's heartbreaking and difficult, and often it's not... fun. And that's why I think it transcends the medium and takes it to new grounds, in a continuation to what TLOU1 did for AAA storytelling.

    It's a breakthrough and a masterpiece, and I can't wait to see how it impacts the industry and what Naughty Dog comes up with next    … Expand
  18. Tom001
    Jul 10, 2020
    1
    I will not buy the last of us part 2 or any naughty dog game in the future. Sony and naughty dog along with the main stream media conduct about this game is so shameful . i will be showing my support by not buying any PS4 titles including the next gen PS5 in the foreseeable future.. Get woke go broke!
  19. B3nj4_ct
    Jul 10, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficamente precioso, la jugabilidad es de 10, el argumento es bueno, pero, la narrativa es pura basura, reducir el personaje de Joel a un inútil que muere porque no se puede ver venir una trampa así, el orden cronológico, horrible, igual habría sido diferente si la historia hubiera sido lineal, perro, vamos a hacer que Joel, el protagonista del primer juego muera y vamos a hacer que su asesina sea una protagonista de este juego, tambien vamos a hacer una historia que trate sobre la venganza y que al final no se consiga, qué maravillosa idea, ah, se me olvidaba, que os parece si matamos a todos los hombres que tengan un mínimo de influencia en la historia, qué buena idea Neil, el juego tiene demasiados agujeros de guión, más que la última trilogía de Star wars… Expand
  20. robdex4
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Loved it just play the game millions love it don't listen to the very small but very vocal minority who are trashing the game because its popular to do so.
  21. Georgekaram
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    I didn't like the game at all. It doesn't deliver the hype and it isn't as good as the first game.
  22. Mogore
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Very disappointing. An insult to the first game. Do not buy this and support this ****
  23. ProJack
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    I really loved the first Game, But this was less than nothing. The ending was the worst.
  24. ikna1
    Jul 10, 2020
    5
    Мне жаль, что я купил игру, особенно по предзаказу. Визуально и по играбильности она не хуже первой части, но сюжет, а вернее его излишняя зацикленность на меньшинствах сильно все портит. Я простой парень и нормально отношусь ко всем людям, но в повседневной жизни это все же меньшинства. В данной игре кажется что это не так, происходит подмена действительности! Как будто игра сделанаМне жаль, что я купил игру, особенно по предзаказу. Визуально и по играбильности она не хуже первой части, но сюжет, а вернее его излишняя зацикленность на меньшинствах сильно все портит. Я простой парень и нормально отношусь ко всем людям, но в повседневной жизни это все же меньшинства. В данной игре кажется что это не так, происходит подмена действительности! Как будто игра сделана исключительно с целью пропаганды. Игра не дает тебе выбора как проявить себя или каким персонажем. Тебе все навязано и это не справедливо по отношению к большинству обычных людей. Это печально и следующую игру я точно не куплю по предзаказу, а возможно и вообще :(… Expand
  25. ChadNarukami
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    A game with a generic concept (a zombie apocalipse) and a generic gameplay (pretty much borrowed from Uncharted) cannot kill what made it outstanding, which was the relationship between Ellie and Joel.
  26. The_Ninja
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game doesn't deserve a 10, but it definitely doesn't deserve all these 0.
    It's a weird flex, you don't get to a narrative climax in any moment, reminds me of RDR2 where there were lots of potential moments but never got to a climax.
    The story could have been just the same, but told in a different order and it would have made the player empathise more with the characters, but the way    This game doesn't deserve a 10, but it definitely doesn't deserve all these 0.
    It's a weird flex, you don't get to a narrative climax in any moment, reminds me of RDR2 where there were lots of potential moments but never got to a climax.
    The story could have been just the same, but told in a different order and it would have made the player empathise more with the characters, but the way it starts just kills all the enjoyment or will to know Abby. I don't know if that was the real intention of Naughty Dog, maybe they just wanted to make the player suffer throughout the entire game. It leaves you somehow broken, just like Ellie.

    So the game has its weakness in the narrative, but the rest of the gameplay and acting is just pure gold.    … Expand
  27. Sargetar
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    Тупая сжв агитка, про то как беременные бабы ходят в разведку, при этом есть целая база вооруженных людей, которые могут сделать тоже самое.
  28. Lejonhonan
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This hate is undeserving and silly tbh, you all should grow up and stop being selfish and stubborn.
  29. Smith52
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    After waiting years for the sequel, this was such a disappointment of a game...

    What ruined the whole game was the story...

    Something that everyone of the first game loved and appreciated...
  30. Hhhuuu3
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    We must pay tribute - the graphics in this game are 10/10. But the storyline overshadows everything. What about your tolerance, I am sad to realize that Ally is a lesbian, but I could put up with that. But you have gone too far with all this (bar kiss scene) Very sad, it would be better if the second part did not exist
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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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