The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. George7171
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay I have this game a chance and I just beat it today and I have to say I am disappointed in the way the story direction went. I’m not sure I understand the train of thought of the people who created the game is. But killing off a beloved character by a new character that no ones cares a about and then forcing us to play as this character and not giving us the option to enact revenge is baffling. These companies my not care about the story or it’s characters but we the fans do, and that’s what they don’t understand. It’s all just money for them… Expand
  2. Snarkorboojum
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Beautiful repetition of the gameplay of first game. Boring as f story from the authors who hate gamers. Druckman, if you want to troll customers - go into comics industry. I was trying to force myself to play game to the end, but failed. I was played only 5hr or such, after that erased the game and now i am trying to forget it. Year from now nobody will remember this **** Dissapointing endBeautiful repetition of the gameplay of first game. Boring as f story from the authors who hate gamers. Druckman, if you want to troll customers - go into comics industry. I was trying to force myself to play game to the end, but failed. I was played only 5hr or such, after that erased the game and now i am trying to forget it. Year from now nobody will remember this **** Dissapointing end for good series. #nototlou3… Expand
  3. Samo-q
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    These points are only for graphics.
    Depressing story.
    hated most of the characters.
  4. RodSiqs
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    O jogo está perfeito em tudo que se propôs a fazer!!! Mandaram bem demais!!!
  5. RedSparkoOo
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First I like to talk about its gameplay, The gameplay of this game is extremely good, it is aesthetically pleasing to eyes the sound quality is great and the visual looks good, the stealth mechanic and all the other aspect of this game regards to gameplay mechanics is simple one of the best.
    but when it comes to story this game is nothing but a blunder and because of this I am rating this game a 0/10 because a game like last of us in which it feels and looks like a tv series or a movie, Story is all that matters and if the story sucks then the whole game is just trash.
    now where should I begin there are so many flaws i like to talk about but I want to keep this review as short as possible
    First I'd like to talk about Joey, the main character of Last of us part 1 In which he was portrayed one of the intelligent character but in last of us 2 What The Hell happened it became a duffer of some kind and a character as great as his dies just like that? thats not acceptable. now coming to the revenge part of this game, After joey death Ellie wants to take revenge on every single person who was responsible for Joey death, so what she does? she goes on a hunt kills everyone who was witness to joey death and were responsible, she even kills a pregnant lady but when it comes to abby the main culprit behind Joey death she chooses to forgive and let go because revenge is bad?
    I mean what? did I miss something? all that buildup only to push a cliche narrative(revenge is bad) that does not even make sense in this scenario since she has already killed a ton of people even a pregnant lady at this point. this is Dog******* story design.
    Now I'd like to address the politics this game has how it looks like just a SJW propaganda, when you add too much content based on gender identity and sexuality in a game thats when you ****** up because games and comics are a way to escape from real word problems and to relax, so when you start adding gender politics in games and comics thats when you will face extreme backlash because nobody gonna like these things in comics and games especially when it is against their narrative and you start shoving it down to their throats. It was a post apocalyptic world, there was no need to add such things you could cut these things and the story would have been better and maybe just maybe you wouldn't receive a backlash and a permanent stain to your franchise. I don't know why you felt the need to add these in the first place? was it to please the LGBT community or to piss off the gaming community and laugh at their faces?
    If it was to please LGBT community then it sad to say you've done a pretty bad job because this game is getting a backlash even from people who identify as gay or lesbian.
    and if it was to piss off the gaming community then i'd say you've done a fantastic job because you sure as hell pissed us gamer and it never ends well I mean just look at the score we gamers have given.    … Expand
  6. Stald
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Weak story . And who puts political agenda to games. I dont recomend this is not worth your time
  7. DChr
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game left me speechless. Incredible work of art.
    It’s sad to see all this zeroes from people, who haven’t even tried to appreciate this stunning achievement in video games. Huge love to all the people behind this game.
  8. Kapo0149
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a horrible story and has a theme that is a completely different from the first game which was all about hope and now everything is just cold and bleak also joel's death is one of the worst ways any character has every been killed in a game… Expand
  9. Rashed90
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    To all game developers please take note on how to not make a sequel, this is by far the worst way to butcher a title beloved by millions of people worldwide, the disconnect between the developers and the fan base is worlds apart, in which world where Naughty Dog thought that the events took place in this sequel were going to be okay or even tolerable by fans, between the lazy story writingTo all game developers please take note on how to not make a sequel, this is by far the worst way to butcher a title beloved by millions of people worldwide, the disconnect between the developers and the fan base is worlds apart, in which world where Naughty Dog thought that the events took place in this sequel were going to be okay or even tolerable by fans, between the lazy story writing and the forced agenda being shoved in our throats all is left to say is RIP TLOU and on to the next one… Expand
  10. sekybone15
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just a nonsense. Im pissed off, this story makes no sense. Do not buy this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I played the first game and i just loved it,but this one is just a big ****… Expand
  11. Theviedma
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Parte II es el mejor juego de esta generación, mantiene la esencia del anterior pero se ha convertido en un juego mas cruel, desesperanzador y muy emocional. Visualmente el equipo de Naughty Dog ha hecho un trabajo increíble que nos deja con escenas muy realistas y que ayudan mucho a meterse en la esencia del juego. Tras muchos años de espera cumple con lo que prometia eThe Last of Us Parte II es el mejor juego de esta generación, mantiene la esencia del anterior pero se ha convertido en un juego mas cruel, desesperanzador y muy emocional. Visualmente el equipo de Naughty Dog ha hecho un trabajo increíble que nos deja con escenas muy realistas y que ayudan mucho a meterse en la esencia del juego. Tras muchos años de espera cumple con lo que prometia e incluso supera las expectativas. Es una obra maestra. MASTERPIECE ❤️… Expand
  12. Alphieri
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    I can't believe my eyes! This game is awful. I waited a new part for so many years and now I'm so disappointed. Ok, I can forgive uncomfortable gameplay and stupid enemies. But a story... Some episodes are beyond cruelty - they're unreasonable. This is a player mockery. "Thanks" for betraying the main characters & fans. That's all.
  13. Vmcosta_NL
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Audio 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10 Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 9,5/10 - it gets a bit repettetive
    Story 8,5/10 Good story but some parts could have been handeld better
  14. DenHudo
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Это лучшее, во что я играл, за последние несколько лет. Я понимаю, что есть люди, кому эта игра откровенно не понравилась, однако большинство игроков ее просто незаслуженно хейтит, даже не давая ей ни малейшего шанса. Мне игра не показалась ни банальной, ни вторичной, ни какой то там еще не такой. Сюжет может разозлить некоторых фанатов, но я его принял и остался под огромным впечатлением.Это лучшее, во что я играл, за последние несколько лет. Я понимаю, что есть люди, кому эта игра откровенно не понравилась, однако большинство игроков ее просто незаслуженно хейтит, даже не давая ей ни малейшего шанса. Мне игра не показалась ни банальной, ни вторичной, ни какой то там еще не такой. Сюжет может разозлить некоторых фанатов, но я его принял и остался под огромным впечатлением. К геймплею тоже нет никаких претензий - это помноженная на 3 первая часть, за исключением того, что в прошлой игре я перезапускал эпизод, если проваливал стелс, а в этой у тебя такая большая вариативность действий, то ты всегда находишь способ разрешить любой замес в свою пользу и это очень круто. И это при том, что я ненавижу жанр стелс. В общем, по моим впечатлениям, все выполнено на высшем уровне. Игра заслуживает свои 10/10… Expand
  15. Game_Critical
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    I'm still wondering how ND dropped the ball this hard.
    Don't get me wrong, the graphics are excellent for a PS4 game and the controls are not bad.
    However, in a story game, the story counts and it's very bad.
    The new characters are bland and uninspiring, massive plotholes and the old characters have no good development.

    3/10 Do not recommend, especially if you are a fan of part 1.
  16. Shark311
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the singlehanded dumbest story decisions / story writing in video game history (or really any medium for that matter). How are you going to kill Joel in the first two hours and force you to play as Abby? No one gives a F about her and never will. The only reason why I gave it a 1 and not a 0 is because it is one of the most technically impressive games of this generation. Naughtydog needs to fire Neil Druckmann over this steaming pile of crap. Awful.… Expand
  17. Stijak
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I was worried about story after so many negative user reviews, but there is no reason at all. I did cry again, I did experience all emotions again.

    This game is not easy to play, and is kinda dark and grim, but it does cause strong emotions for the player. I want more masterpieces like this in the gaming world. Also, gameplay improved the lot. This is hands down best stealth game I    I was worried about story after so many negative user reviews, but there is no reason at all. I did cry again, I did experience all emotions again.

    This game is not easy to play, and is kinda dark and grim, but it does cause strong emotions for the player. I want more masterpieces like this in the gaming world.

    Also, gameplay improved the lot. This is hands down best stealth game I ever played, and the infected, especially those sneaky little bastards - stalkers.

    I like non-binary stealth where there is no perfect cover, and I can always be seen.

    Please play this game before judging it based on reviews.    … Expand
  18. jin21
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t know what to say except that it is a bad game and tells a story far from the story of the first part of this disgusting… Expand
  19. MathGarcia
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics: 10 ( best in the industry imo) Gameplay: 8 ( Incredible animations and scenario interaction, but too similar to first one)
    Story : 9 ( really good story about revenge, consequences and forgiving. Downside it is a bit convenient at times)

    Overall: 9 ( great game, great characters, can’t wait for the sequel or remaster version, that is probably what we are going to get but anyway, can’t go wrong in here.    … Expand
  20. D4RKFiReHD
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't believe I waited 6 years for this game to end up being this bad. How do you want me to play as Abby and try to kill Ellie in the theater. You are trying to make me feel for Abby but we don't care she is the one who killed the most beloved character in the game. The end is soooooo BAD!! I want to forget about this game.… Expand
  21. Samskisun
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We. Don't. Want. To. Play. As. Abby
    We. Want. Joel. And. Ellie.
    It hurts to see such a usless story and the writers hoping that we would find compassion in someone that killed one of our favorite characters. Its so sad to see such a game with so much potential being used so poorly...
    I almost cried at the end thinking on how much they have ruined the characters that I loved so much from the first game.    … Expand
  22. oreo7739
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I glad that it came out through PS4. It would be left as a permanent stain to PS5 if the Sony published this game as a launching title.
  23. Shinizuri
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    - Great atmosphere but horrible script.
    - Charakters are bland and unrelatable.
    - Same gameplay as the previous one.
  24. GodZenthar
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, so I will start off by saying I did NOT spend MY money to play this game, my cousin bought it and we spent a weekend and knocked it out, so this does affect my overall thoughta. I'm going to start with the pros- The game is gorgeous, and the physics are amazing. Pretty much the only pros. Cons- the story is very lacking, and the killing off the main character from the first game has a whole bunch of issues around it. While they use a guise of a revenge plot that carries through the whole game, as someone who played last of us a week before release to get refreshed, the problems with the way it was approached become very apparent. Ignoring all the agenda pushing comments, as that value is different for everyone, mymain problem is Joel is killed much too early, and the character he is replaced with is so new to the point where it makes me WANT to dislike her. I would definitely reccomend playing the game, but do so if you do not have to pay for it, or it is on an extreme sale. 60 dollars for a good looking, but awful story is not worth it. Pick it up for 20 bucks or less down the road and save your money for the new consoles and games that come out that will be infinitely much better this winter!!!!!… Expand
  25. Mudkip0405
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Badly written. Joel is dumbed down, his death is too early and not satisfying, we then spend 10-15 hours playing as his murderer. Tommy also does a complete 180 at the end. Before leaving seattle he said "shes gonna have to live is that okay" he was content leaving seattle so long as ellies safe, then after a timeskip he comes to ellies house, starts insulting her and guilts her into going after abby, so she leaves her wife and son to go on a suicide mission, and doesnt even kill abby. The game ends with Ellie having lost everything, and I mean EVERYTHING and for nothing. Shes all alone now. She deserved better and so did joel… Expand
  26. ilmo
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game is very bad. This is not even a game, but rather a very mediocre film. I was particularly offended by the need to kill dogs, without this the game could not be completed. It's disgusting.
  27. zaz89
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Any story line would be a better one. I don’t know what writer thought. Neil, for his own purpose, has destroyed what Bruce and the others created before. He should quit and banned as a writer for games because he is a poison for this area. And he should stop using a lot of things as his shield. Strongly not recommended. Do not waste your money unless you are seeking for depression.
  28. Shizuragi
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Just sad... the story of the game has decreased really bad... for fans of the first gane it’s a joke...
  29. toxicgrl312
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't believe the response to this game from users. This game is absolutely amazing. It seems like everyone who hates this game wanted the Joel and Ellie story again. If that's the case, then just stick to the first game. Why should Naughty Dog tell the same story again? Naughty Dog forewarned that this story would be about the vicious cycle of revenge and they definitely delivered on that promise. If you can get over Joel's death, which is brutal and heartbreaking, you can appreciate the depth and pain of the story Naughty Dog tells through Ellie and Abby. No one can tell me that some of the backlash isn't because Abby is masculine. I've seen plenty of transphobic videos of INCEL men moaning about this. I researched her character, Naughty Dog claims she isn't transgendered but even if she is, who cares? Does that make her pain any less important than anyone else's? The beauty of writing is that writers can MAKE YOU FEEL a certain way. The only reason why everyone was so heartbroken over Joel is because the writers made us feel that way with their brilliant storytelling from the first Last of Us. But we didn't see the other perspectives. We didn't see the carnage and pain Joel caused with his actions. Stop and think about it for a second. Yes, he loved Ellie. He bonded with her after he thought he had lost his ability to bond with anyone. And so he made the decision FOR HIMSELF to save her. It wasn't for Ellie it was for himself. And he sacrified what was probably best for the world to do it. Both Ellie and Abby lost their fathers and avenged them. They have quite a bit in common as characters. But people don't want to see that because Joel and Ellie achieved pedastal status from the first Last of Us game. It was hard to watch Joel die. I cried like many gamers probably did. But, to believe that only Joel's pain only Joel's feelings matter, is a very narrow way of looking at things. Had the first Last of Us focused on Abby's story, we would sympathize more with her. When I had to play as her for the second half of the game, I was genuinely curious what led her to carry out her murder of Joel towards the beginning of the game. I really started liking her when she teamed up with Lev and his sister. She cared deeply for that boy and put her life on the line for him. What The Last of Us 2 does so well is showcase how the pursuit of vengeance and revenge is never-ending and soul-destroying. Look at what happened to Ellie. She had a chance to move on happily at the Farm House with Dina and JJ. She had a chance to heal. And she chose to leave her family and pursue revenge that in the end she couldn't even carry out. A lot of people also criticize the ending as pathetic because she couldn't carry out her revenge. Again, people miss the point. Sometimes what we fantasize about in our minds can't be realized when that moment comes. She sees Joel's face and has a moment of realization finally that killing Abby won't bring Joel back but it would destroy her. So she stops. She finally stops pursuing this poisonous vengeance mission. She sits in the ocean and lets the grieving tears flow. She begins to heal. She has to lose basically everything to find herself again. I didn't like the ending in the sense that Ellie chose vengeance over the love of her life and her kid but that's a painfully true fact. When you let revenge take over, it consumes everything good in your life. For that reason I think the story is brilliantly told. I thought Dina's character was written absolutely perfectly. She supports Ellie in her first attempt to get back at these people because she loves her and understands her pain. She's a badass ride or die girl and she does more than enough to help. Then, she gets sick from the pregnancy and almost dies at the hands of Abby. Then, at the Farm House, she defends Ellie from Tommy's stupid warpath. He hasn't learned that enough is enough. Dina tries to convince Ellie to let it go and enjoy the good in her life. Embrace the family they have and stay. Ellie breaks her heart and Dina decides to leave. She's gone when Ellie returns because she wasn't going to let Ellie's lust for revenge tear her down too. Absolutely brilliantly written. I think Naughty Dog does a great job of developing Abby. It took several hours of play for me to begin to empathize with her. Do I side with Ellie or Abby at the end? Honestly, more so with Abby because Abby had let it go. Abby decided to place her focus on Lev and taking care of him. Even in her malnourished and weakened state, she fought for him at the end. Whereas Ellie turned her back on what should've been the most important people to her. Aside from the story, the graphics are breathtaking. It feels like you're participating in a movie at times. I just started a New Game+ and I know I'll play this many times over because I'm sure there's more to notice that I missed. Great game, Naughty Dog. The haters are definitely lacking deep thought.… Expand
  30. Ondrablabla
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I have played the first game.
    The story of the 2nd part is full of things that you don't want to see. Just because you feel with Joel And Ellie more than with other characters.
    But it's really interesting how the feeling changes as you progress through a story. This game Is almost perfect in technical aspects. And it's story Is not so silly and straightforward as in 1st part. It's    I have played the first game.
    The story of the 2nd part is full of things that you don't want to see. Just because you feel with Joel And Ellie more than with other characters.

    But it's really interesting how the feeling changes as you progress through a story.

    This game Is almost perfect in technical aspects. And it's story Is not so silly and straightforward as in 1st part. It's not comfortable and this is why it's So controversial.    … 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
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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