The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. josueggss73
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best way to define it is a roller coaster of emotions, takes you to a journey that makes you wonder if you're doing the right thing. There's enough material to go further and make more content.
  2. Beanie007
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is the most technically accurate game I have ever played in terms of mechanics. There are features in this game I have never experienced in any other game in my life, it feels so real. Graphics and work gone into this game are incredible, attention to detail and acting blew my mind. The writing is very brave and real. There is no fan service it’s just gritty and emotional. I feltThis is the most technically accurate game I have ever played in terms of mechanics. There are features in this game I have never experienced in any other game in my life, it feels so real. Graphics and work gone into this game are incredible, attention to detail and acting blew my mind. The writing is very brave and real. There is no fan service it’s just gritty and emotional. I felt every step, walking in Ellie’s shoes along the way. I chuckled, I broke down and by the end I was reeling and emotionally spent, in the best way possible.… Expand
  3. Pritsonius
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Don’t believe the negative user reviews. Check the dates for them being posted. These are people who watched or read the leaks, decided they hated it before playing it, and dropped a review the release date under the falsehood of having “completed” the game. From what I’ve read, the leaks only took you 3/4 of the way through the game and are filled with inaccurate information. True fans ofDon’t believe the negative user reviews. Check the dates for them being posted. These are people who watched or read the leaks, decided they hated it before playing it, and dropped a review the release date under the falsehood of having “completed” the game. From what I’ve read, the leaks only took you 3/4 of the way through the game and are filled with inaccurate information. True fans of the series never would have looked up potentially damaging spoilers as it is.… Expand
  4. Game_Nerd
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I have never played a game like TLoU2 before and I truly believe it deserves all the praise game journalists seemed to have handed out so willingly prior to release! It is a masterpiece, beautiful and emotional. It is not perfect, but it gets very close and will re-define narrative interactive storytelling in video games for years to come.

    When I put down the controller after more than    I have never played a game like TLoU2 before and I truly believe it deserves all the praise game journalists seemed to have handed out so willingly prior to release! It is a masterpiece, beautiful and emotional. It is not perfect, but it gets very close and will re-define narrative interactive storytelling in video games for years to come.

    When I put down the controller after more than 35h of focused gameplay, I was speechless and in awe of what the Naughty Dog team and the excellent cast around Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, and Troy Baker have created. Even now I struggle to find the right words to describe the experience. It was a constant emotional rollercoaster ride: up, down, up, down, further down and a little bit up again. It’s a dark and brutal game. I laughed, I cried (a lot). I felt guilt, desperation, fear, anger, hate, but also hope.

    The STORYTELLING is superb. I never expected to become so invested in Ellie’s story. Don’t get me wrong, I always knew she was going to be the main character. But seeing her unhinge like that and spiral deeper and deeper into darkness on her quest for revenge really got to me. After all, Ellie was the innocent one in the first game. Putting the player knowingly into the shoes of her antagonist for a considerable portion of the game was a bold move by the creators, but it paid off in my opinion. TLoU2 impressively depicts that nothing is either black or white and no one is only good or evil. There are no heroes in this game and no villains. The game is about revenge, yes. But it is also about love and forgiveness. It is as ambiguous as its predecessor. And much more divisive in the delivery of the major plot points.

    I loved the GAMEPLAY. There is rarely a break in immersion when transitioning to cutscenes. More than once I was still pressing buttons without realizing the cutscene was already underway. The gameplay is much more diverse and full of options than ever experienced in a ND game before. Whether you choose stealth or go in guns blazing (if the resource situation permits) or do something in-between – everything is possible. Prone movement, dodge button, and that guitar mechanic are gold!

    GRAPHICS are as good as it can possibly get on the PS4 system. The visual presentation of the game is absolutely beautiful and stunning, starting with the animation of facial expressions and movement to building this atmospheric, densely packed post-apocalyptic world! Can’t wait to see how the game looks on PS5!

    The AUDIO DESIGN is perfect. I played with my headphones on and the dimensionality of the sound when turning with my character into different directions was amazing. As for the SOUNDTRACK – sparse and reduced to a minimum in both instruments and notes – it just always works really well. My highlight was the acoustic version of “Take on me”. Ashley Johnson, you can sing to me any time!

    REGARDING HATERS:
    With that being said, the quality of graphics, gameplay, and sound alone justify a rating of 5/10 for this game. I have read several of the very negative reviews to better understand what the issue is and in all cases people were very disappointed with the story in general and the first 2-3h of the game in particular. Let me tell you this, haters: Being disappointed with the story, but praising technical aspects of the game at the same time does not justify a 0/10 (or slightly better) rating! Grow up, learn how to reflect and gain some perspective, stop skipping cutscenes and stop watching someone else online play the game for you!

    WHAT ELSE:
    If you consider to buy/play TLoU2, you should know that this is not a happy game. It is dark and brutal and you will feel tons of differing, often negative emotions. And that is okay! You are supposed to. The story is not linear and not all answers are immediately delivered to you. You will need patience. You will need to keep an open mind about the story and watch it slowly unfold in front of you. And finally, when you’re still sitting there staring at your TV screen long after the credits rolled, reflecting on what you have just experienced, you will likely come to realize THE LAST OF US PART II is a masterpiece, a stellar example of interactive storytelling, and my game of the generation. 10/10!    … Expand
  5. Martin_Lydia
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Loved the game. You must go into it with an open mind or else your wasting ur time. Half of the people who gave bad reviews made up their mind on the game weeks before it came out.
  6. CRedfield98
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. It is a masterpiece. It is incredible in every possible way.
    10/10 Graphics, 10/10 story, 10/10 performance, 10/10 gameplay and 10/10 soundtrack. I really don't understand how anyone can dislike this game after finishing it.
    It is the perfect sequel and it gives a perfect closure to Joel and Ellie`s story. ********SPOILER ALERT******** if you    This is the best game I have ever played. It is a masterpiece. It is incredible in every possible way.
    10/10 Graphics, 10/10 story, 10/10 performance, 10/10 gameplay and 10/10 soundtrack. I really don't understand how anyone can dislike this game after finishing it.
    It is the perfect sequel and it gives a perfect closure to Joel and Ellie`s story.
    ********SPOILER ALERT********
    if you didn`t finish the game don`t read the following

    I know that many people are not going to read this but for those who actually finished the game and did not understand the ending (or doesn`t know how to feel about it), I will leave you with an analysis that may be useful to some:

    Ellie's hatred for Abby is an external reflection of Ellie's self-hatred.
    Joel deeply hurt Abby and Ellie in different ways and they both punished him for it. Ellie hates Abby for torturing Joel to death, especially since she didn't have a chance to restore her relationship with Joel. This is a parallel to her situation with Ellie because she also tortured Joel, she did it for years but in a different way, and I would say that in a more painful way for Joel, and that was to disconnect from him. Ellie hates herself for torturing him like this and for not restoring their relationship when there was still time. That is the real pain that she has been trying to avoid facing throughout this quest for revenge, she is like a "junkie" who uses revenge to avoid dealing with those painful feelings of regret. This is the vision she has while she is drowning Abby (when she has the flashback of the scene on the porch with Joel) and chooses not to kill her. She is not only forgiving Abby, but more importantly forgiving herself and finally coming to a resolution as to what happened between her and Joel, I think Ellie leaving her guitar leaning against the window and walking away symbolically represents that she has forgiven Joel, and she made peace with what happened between them and she's finally ready to move on and start a new life.

    When I finished The Last Of Us Part II for the first time, I felt empty and honestly, I didn't know what to feel, whether I liked it or not, but after much deliberation, I think it is truly a masterpiece.

    People who say the game is just about "revenge=bad" or that the ending "feels utterly, hopelessly pointless", I think they really didn't get it (or didn't play it). Because this game is about forgiveness.

    This game is not at all what the fans expected, but I think that's what makes it so great.    … Expand
  7. JoaoDavin
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A franquia é perfeita desde o primeiro jogo, nesse houve melhores gráficos, mecânicas, imimigos novos. Melhor jogo do ano
  8. IamKvazar
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I completed this game. And this already makes my opinion more valuable than most of those who put a rate here. The game is amazing. One of the best I've played!
  9. Michaelmike
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The gameplay of my life! Those annimations!! Graphics and detail to everything! Besides the crap that happened i got the message of the game. I remember when i play the last of us part 1 everybody sympathise the protagonists. Including me. But i knew joel was not stable at all.. I remember when joel wanted tommy to take ellie and go to fireflies. Joel did knew that inside him was evolvingThe gameplay of my life! Those annimations!! Graphics and detail to everything! Besides the crap that happened i got the message of the game. I remember when i play the last of us part 1 everybody sympathise the protagonists. Including me. But i knew joel was not stable at all.. I remember when joel wanted tommy to take ellie and go to fireflies. Joel did knew that inside him was evolving feelings shouldn't have to about ellie cause she wasn't his kid. Bit then! Ellie chose him instead of Tommy cause she (as everybody) need someone who cares. And she felt joel cares.. But the wrong way.… Expand
  10. velvetboy
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A true narrative masterpiece of media. It absolutely rethinks the role of the player in video games. Complex and deep characters, and a bleak story that maybe won’t make you feel good, but it will make you feel a lot.
  11. Therobert1150
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego graficos historia toda la narrativa modo de juego me gusto mucho lo recomiendo
  12. rickycov23
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Overall great experience is one of those games that puts you on a rollercoaster, you need to finish the game to have the complete experience, also has one of the situations where you as player have the experience of empathy, i really recommended.
  13. mtyrrell
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautiful games with thoughtful character development, unbelievably smooth combat and great skill tree building.
  14. motasem_leon
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Regardless of the game's critics, who are mostly Xbox players, the last of us 2 is very great… Expand
  15. Nick2808
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is game is pretty awesome nd i am sure that 90% of the people are commenting without even playing.l understand Joel died but other then that everything was F great. Graphic was top notch, game length is superb nd ending was totally justifiable. I want to give thus game solid 9 but will give 10 coz of lot of fake negative reviews.… Expand
  16. Miles_morales
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I believe that this is the game of the year, but we must wait for spider-man, the Ghost of Tsushima and cyberpunk
  17. Beatrixkiddo10
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game Absolutely kicks so much a**!!! not sure where all the hate is coming from unless you wanted part 2 to play it safe and just do another Joel/Elle cross the US again fighting infected. If you like the anti-hero. Shows like breaking bad, sopranos, Ozark. This is the video game version of those shows. Dayuuuuumn!! So good
  18. aDrian16
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This a beautiful game. GG El juego en sí me parece una planeación correcta de lo que sucedió después de ver lo que aconteció en the last of US 2, la cara que le dan a Ellie al ver la muerte de Joel y como toma venganza por su propia mano es muy impresionante, aunque me hubier
    a gustado que el juego le metieraalgun tipo de modalidad nueva, también me gustó como es que implementaron las    This a beautiful game. GG El juego en sí me parece una planeación correcta de lo que sucedió después de ver lo que aconteció en the last of US 2, la cara que le dan a Ellie al ver la muerte de Joel y como toma venganza por su propia mano es muy impresionante, aunque me hubier
    a gustado que el juego le metieraalgun tipo de modalidad nueva, también me gustó como es que implementaron las físicas de la cuerda, una pasada.    … Expand
  19. Heizent
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el mejor juego de este año de momento gráficos alucinantes una historia madura
  20. Markiuk
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent visuals, an unexpected story, perfectly improved gameplay mechanics and upgrade system.
  21. YBrenno
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    O primeiro sempre vai ser o melhor jogo de todos, mas o segundo deixou n emoções que são difíceis de digerir depois que termina o jogo.( não sei se é bom ou ruim, só sei que você fica pensando)
  22. Gachiqass
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    one of the best games in this generation. people just need to grow up with the industry and be ready for these types of stories. huge respects to Neil Druckmann
  23. umclaudio
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    In a nutshell, one of the best video games of this generation. I usually refrain from giving a 'score' to things, but given the quite frankly unbelievable number of so-called 'reviews' with a score of 0 (this alone should make The Last of Us Part II a worthy case study for social scientists), I feel obliged to write my two cents. Having played Part I, arguably also one of the best videoIn a nutshell, one of the best video games of this generation. I usually refrain from giving a 'score' to things, but given the quite frankly unbelievable number of so-called 'reviews' with a score of 0 (this alone should make The Last of Us Part II a worthy case study for social scientists), I feel obliged to write my two cents. Having played Part I, arguably also one of the best video games of the past generation, my expectations for the sequel were very, very high. I did my best to avoid the leaks prior to launch, and took my time playing the game, until the very end. It's almost hard to believe Sony and Naughty Dog took so many risks with a AAA title, but thankfully they did, and hopefully paved the way for others to follow. The narrative is extremely well thought, and intense. Every graphical, audio, and game play-related aspect has been improved and feels next-gen. But the story, the dialogues, the character building, are what makes The Last of Us Part II an unforgettable experience, and one especially important to engage with, and think about, during these troubling times.… Expand
  24. Pinback
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the haters. One of the best PS4 games. If you liked the first game you will love this one.
  25. Sanruku2
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A stunning and thought provoking experience. Best played with an open mind by those who aren’t afraid to have their perspectives challenged.
  26. GNRL_PATTEN
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Incredible in almost every way. Have an open mind and think about each character’s actions, feelings, thoughts, and personal developments. 10/10
  27. Alenotario
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A beautiful story with a nice gameplay and new awesome mechanics. The graphics are beautiful and it feels like you wanna play more.
  28. jamesholmes101
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I registered just to review this. It's absolutely incredible, an utter masterpiece in storytelling. If you love the first....then it's a must
  29. laur4
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of people ho doesn’t understand what ND wanted to show with Ellie not killing Abby, I can only say that I'm sorry, I'm really sorry for these people who were unable to understand and didn’t have the same AMAZING experience that I and several other people had. I venture to say that this was the best game I have ever played in my life and I very much doubt that I have another experience at that level. About graphics, themes and the like, I think we all agree that Naughty Dog has outdone itself, right? Really brilliant and unlike anything I've experienced before. Waited for it. Played it. Finished it. Worth. Every. Second.… Expand
  30. Sirtulim
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito! História linda, personagens bem trabalhados, me senti participando da jornada de Ellie!
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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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