The Last of Us Part II

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  1. SubjectZero
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Technically, the game is made at the highest level, a nice picture, a great soundtrack and atmosphere.BUT!The narrative and the main event at the beginning, from which the plot is tied - this is not the continuation I have been waiting for all these years.In the second half of the game, I wanted to run faster to the end,since Abby is a new character and did not feel any empathy for her.And why does the player not have the right to choose the ending?… Expand
  2. Cirouko
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming to terms with Joel's death, understating how truthful this universe is, I can't let my feelings for him blind me like Ellie did.

    This is a story about people, actions and consequences.
    Revenge and forgiveness are the cores of this game, and it delivers a strong message of how expensive the cost for vengeance is.
    Not only this, but also the fact that in the end nothing will change what happened in the past.

    So yes, with the proper distancing, I learned to admire this masterpiece.

    Sure, it would've been nice to see Joel dying later in the game? Yes

    It would've been nice to have Joel alive with Ellie? Yes

    But this game is a accurate view of how complex life is, and how hurtful, cruel, and savage humanity could get in extreme situations.


    No plot shield for protagonists, because this is not a game about a main character. It's about perspectives and the two sides of a conflict.


    Obs: they made the game too long, but that doesn't kill the experience.    … Expand
  3. BadAim81
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    The graphics, sound and acting is the good thing with the game.
    The story is not to bad, its the way they chose to tell it that makes me angry.
    The story is the most important thing in a story based game
  4. jblondon
    Jul 5, 2020
    3
    Extremely disappointing. Druckmann was given too much rope, and hanged himself (and most of humanity). A game to admire as a technical feat, but far too often a miserable repetitive slog to endure. A revenge tragedy is all very well, but this is over-long by a factor of two and somehow manages simultaneously to be both clumsy and pompous in its moral argument (which is a lot lessExtremely disappointing. Druckmann was given too much rope, and hanged himself (and most of humanity). A game to admire as a technical feat, but far too often a miserable repetitive slog to endure. A revenge tragedy is all very well, but this is over-long by a factor of two and somehow manages simultaneously to be both clumsy and pompous in its moral argument (which is a lot less sophisticated and insightful than its writers seem to imagine). It also fails on its own terms as a feat of storytelling: I was left wholly indifferent to the fate of both protagonists -- in large part because they repeatedly made such improbably wrongheaded decisions -- and actively resentful for the length of time and attendent tedium that I had been forced to suffer cycle upon cycle of hackneyed narrative tropes: cartoon physics, zombie grotesquery, leaden verisimilitude. What a waste.… Expand
  5. Laura157
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Just the best game of all time, so realistic and the story is amazing, it makes you feel so many things!
  6. Shadowkhan
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения консолей. Советую каждому к прохождению.
  7. Gunson
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Stay away it will tear your heart out spit on it and call you bendaho! Dont buy you will miss your money more then the game
  8. chovy
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    I've never heard such a game in my life. It's the worst, sensational, and a **** game to try to teach users. The advantage is one graphic. Nothing else can be praised.
  9. Kryons
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    It was pretty crap, not a fan. Gameplay was great and so was design. Story was so bad though and its basically torture porn.
  10. nicereaver
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RETURN MY MONEY
    I waited 7 years for this, but the story was so agly. wanted to quit so many times though out the Abby line.
    I felt nauseous playing as Abby. The moment when I had to beat Ellie I wanted to delete the game. I regretted not doing it. Because at the end Abby bites off Ally's fingers. This is terrible and disgusting. Do not spend your money on this garbage.    … Expand
  11. Jlp3731
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Literally just finished this giant waste of time.. So glad I cancelled my collectors edition version of the game. I never thought a game could piss me off or make me say wtf that many times. Way to drop the ball naughty dog...
  12. HonestCritics
    Jun 13, 2022
    1
    Every sequel has to be compared to its predecessor and this game is no exception. If someone plays it without experiencing the first one then they could be a lot more forgiving about its story and plot , and a lot more impressed about its graphics and gameplay. However, if someone has played through the experience of the original Last of Us , taking part in the journey of the amazingEvery sequel has to be compared to its predecessor and this game is no exception. If someone plays it without experiencing the first one then they could be a lot more forgiving about its story and plot , and a lot more impressed about its graphics and gameplay. However, if someone has played through the experience of the original Last of Us , taking part in the journey of the amazing characters of Joel and Ellie and witnessing the bond they develop , then they cannot be as enthusiastic about this game.
    The reason this game SEEMS so divisive is because is is unbelievably good in some aspects and incredible bad in some others. This is obvious considering that EVERYBODY admires and respects the former and EVERYBODY either greatly dislikes or tries to defemd to some degree the latter.
    What everybody loves : It is undeniable that this game looks amazing. The graphics, the sounds, the environment and the interaction with it is astonishing and really sets the golden standard from now on. The gameplay is enhanced without diverting a lot from the original which is at the very least interesting and entertaining.
    What nobody loves : There is a reason why players have strong negative opinions about the story , the plot , the characters, the character development and the theme/politics that are presentd. And it is not because they are all bigots all of a sudden and cant handle the diversity, it is because of the way they are introduced to the the themes of the game and the course of action their characters follow. The reason why people loved the first game was because they were exposed to the immersive realistic and believable connection between Ellie and Joel that slowly formulated in this post apocalyptic world. The distand , cold and heart broken man eventually becoming the father figure to the young but cheerful, witty and strong girl that reminded him of the joys of life and gave it meaning once again. That strong bond that built up throughout the game was in the end the reason why players could justify his choice to spare her life, being inable to lose his daughter again , and possibly denying the creation of a vaccine by her sacrifice.
    In the sequel however, the bond between the charactes seems unrealistic and forced simply for driving the story. Players dont get to witness any strong characters developing over time and strengthening their affiliation with one another. As a result the fail to sympathize with the and care about their progression.
    Apart from that the characters themselves are flat, uninteresting and unlikable for the most part. Ellie is grown but that doesnt mean she has to be cold , emotionless, ungrateful and self concerned as she appears to be during most of the game and especially when she confronts Joel about saving her life. Any other character seems equally uninteresting and unimportant with very little impact .
    The choices f the characters are usully puzzling , idiotic , dangerous , dangerous and lead to way too many near death situations where plot armour instead of characters skills prevent their demise.
    Special mention , Abby who is the new addition and besides her near monstrous look is utterly unlikable despite the many attempts of the game to present her as though she is , and in the end does not find redemption in the hearts and minds of the players . The infamous initial encounter of her and Joel simply cannot be justified even when considering the death of her father. Such violence and hatred is just unacceptable and would make one believe that Joel enjoys killing his victims slowly while cutting them to pieces and making their relatives watch. It is just such a disproportionate response , it is unthinkable.
    The plot is confusing , mishandled , lacks a clear noble goal besides vengeance and doesnt deliver in the end. It lacks passion , enthusiasm , meaning and has just a chep provocation that if one has not played the first game really doesnt even care for as much. Overall it is abysmal and the main reason why the game doesnt have good lasting impressions and motivation for completion.
    And FINALLY the undeniable, the indisputable , the unquestionable and crystal clear message of the game, DIVERSITY. The reason why so many people are annoyed by the theme of the game is not because they are bigots , homophobes, sexists , misogynistes and cis gender white males. These accusations are used daily more and more in order to shelf someone or something from criticism since they are extremely vague to the point that they can be addressed to anyone. It is extremely easy to make these accusations and therefore divert the attention from the main subject.
    This game is filled with politics and progressive messages that are as irrelevant for a post apocalyptic world as they are forced into the story. The strong,homosexual female protagonist , the giant monstrous looking female antagonist.    … Expand
  13. ShadabXs
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Best game of decade
    Best writing Best graphics Best gameplay Best cast
    Best director
    Thanks Naughty dog and Neil druckmann
  14. faeez92
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This is totally my game of the year. Truly a masterpiece, hands down. Seven years worth the wait!
  15. Mawesher
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed every single moment of this game. Never saw a game with such a detail in every little thing. The mechanics, graphics and gameplay are freaking awesome. I give a 9 just because I would've loved to play more as Ellie and maybe some with Joel. I liked playing as Abby (eventhough I didn't feel any sympathy for her and wanted her dead), but I think that story was more suitable for a DLC.… Expand
  16. ukindacute
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing games ever. It also happens to be one the best games I have ever played.

    Why there's such a huge disparity between the user and critic reviews doesn't surprise me at all -- people are reactionary. Once word got out that one of the most celebrated video game protagonists of all time was killed in such brutal fashion AND players were expected play as his killer, the game was irredeemable. Ellie's sexuality and Abby's masculine figure were just the cherry on top of a clear dumpster fire.

    It just so happens that all of those disjointed elements came together to form a masterpiece.

    Naughty Dog decided that a cliched storyline would be too simple -- so they decided to go against the grain and create one of the most f*cked up video game stories I've ever experienced.. and I'm glad they did. I remember watching Abby impale Joel's skull numerous times before finally putting him out of his misery right in front of Ellie. In that moment, I hated Abby just as much as you could anyone. She definitely felt "irredeemable" at that moment in time.

    Through phenomenal character development and plot direction, we somehow eventually come to empathize with Abby. We don't necessarily forgive her for murdering Joel, but we do understand why she did it and at least try to work past it. It takes Ellie murdering all of Abby's close friends and acquaintances to arrive to a similar judgement. Near the end, in Ellie's gritty encounter with Abby at the beach, we don't want either character to die. By that point, they've both been robbed of (almost) everything they had, and revenge was nothing more than a moot point.

    I quite enjoyed the ending as well. It isn't a happy ending, but it's one that gives gravity to all of the choices made throughout the game. The overwhelming feeling is "emptiness", but Naughty Dog has left a lot to our own imagination, along with a strong possibility for a third game.

    In the end, the parts of the game that linger with me are:

    Outstanding graphics - beautiful scenery, stellar facial animations
    Top-notch voice acting - as expected with Naughty Dog
    Amazing score - especially in regards to the acoustics
    Impactful story - it's emotional, brutal, and raw, blurs the line between gaming and movies
    Gameplay - major improvement from the first, really intelligent enemy AI and fun stealth/gunplay

    At the end of the day, The Last of Us 2 has a leg up on its predecessor and is in my Top 10 of this generation's games. It's one of my favorite cinematic games, up there with Uncharted 4, but factoring in the graphics, story, and gameplay, it's absolutely a must-play for anyone. 10/10    … Expand
  17. Sagan
    Jul 7, 2020
    3
    Historia sin sentido, rompiendo la lógica narrativa y argumental tan grande que dejó su predecesor.
  18. RichardDeParis
    Jul 7, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II. Spoiler Alert !

    Spoiler Alert !!

    Spoiler Alert !!!

    Joel f**ked the whole world to save Ellie. Almost everyone, if not all, projected the dead daughter’s image on Ellie when Joel was stepping out of the hospital. It was not justified yet reasonable for Joel to kill the last person of Fireflies. While controlling Joel walked through the game, all I thought was to save the little girl, she was just like my daughter, and I could not bear to lose a daughter again.

    All the characters that I had built with strong bonds in the Episode one were so broken in this Part II. I really wish the time could be stoped when Joel and Ellie were visiting the museum, when she putted up the astronaut helmet, when the rocket launched. Yet I had to push forward the story. If it was inevitable, then Joel deserved a better death. He could die a hero, instead of being tortured and butchered as an animal by Abby who was nearly survived from the Infectors and was save by Joel. How could a player invest empathy to Abby in the second part of the game when the first part the game was deliberately designed to kill her, especially after she killed Joel in such a brutal way. Yet you have to play Abby as the main character of the game for about 10 hours. NaughtyDogs demonstrated Abby’s misery and tried to provoke players’ sympathy towards her. That might be working when judged from players’ god viewpoint. However, Ellie did not know that part. Ellie did not know Abby’s reasons for killing, which made the final scene extremely uncomfortable in which Ellie let Abby go by the moment the later was almost drown, by the moment which costed Ellie’ peaceful life with Dina and JJ, by the moment Ellie started a new revenge while players had have somewhat accepted the fact that the two girls all had miserable lives and both deserve to live. When I thought the game would be fine if it ended that way. The writer of the game sent Ellie out for another chasing for Abby. A chasing that actually saved Abby from local bandits and freed her from a death penalty. When I thought the two would help each other get out of the war zone, they fought against each other again. Ellie started the fight, Ellie was winning, and Ellie let her go again. WTF. What was the purpose of this piece of story? I killed thousands of people, including innocents, to find my enemy for a revenge, and when I have finally found the enemy and have the chance to avenge Joel’s death, I choose to let you go simply because the game said so, because the writer thought killing is not good. Then how about the lives I took on my way? The game did not provide any non-killing options for players to walk through the game peacefully. It actually explicitly exhibited the brutal scenario of killing, including bloody executions. That is absolutely a bullsh*t. In sum, the Part one led players to slaughter the world to save my little girl, and the Part two simply told you that you should not have saved the girl because you killed people. And killing is very very bad. The Last of Us Part II is the last of NaughtyDogs for me. I swear.    … Expand
  19. UnboundPlace67
    Jul 7, 2020
    6
    Honestly not that bad, but with the way the review companies are talking about the game, it does come off as utter nonsense. This game is a 7.5/10 at best, not a masterpiece, as some would have you believe. My main issue is with how bad the story telling is, for a AAA company like Naughty Dog, who specializes in story based games, this game is a total train-wreck in terms of storytelling.Honestly not that bad, but with the way the review companies are talking about the game, it does come off as utter nonsense. This game is a 7.5/10 at best, not a masterpiece, as some would have you believe. My main issue is with how bad the story telling is, for a AAA company like Naughty Dog, who specializes in story based games, this game is a total train-wreck in terms of storytelling. The actual story itself isn't super new or unique, but that doesn't mean it's devastatingly bad either.

    I won't go in dept as i have better things to do, but a summarized version of what would've been better: storytelling that doesn't feel all over the place and random, instead a rather linear but conflicting story-line between the two protagonists (which honestly felt like what the game was trying to do but failed miserably), not killing off main and side characters just for that 'wow' effect (some scenes felt like they were being violent for the sake of being violent, and don't actually contribute to the plot or anything), not killing off main characters super early and then forcing them back in through flashbacks (this allows for proper pacing to develop your character and make their death have a larger impact, writing 101 i guess), reworking that ending entirely as it is not thoroughly justified at all, properly try to develop characters and not force players to empathize with some of them. There are more things i could nitpick, but like i said my main issue was the junior level storytelling.
    Overall i rate this game a 'meh' out of 10.
    Also, have to get in my obligatory "Joel-in-One, Bigot Sandwiches".    … Expand
  20. Software
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They made the production absurd in order not to be Hollywood. Showing the characters we love badly is a disrespect to the previous game.… Expand
  21. Tom_Shepherd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A unique gaming experience that will test both your brain and heart. It's definitely not for everyone but if you are a self reflecting , thinking type of person this game will give you a lot.
    It's not a perfect game, but it's deeply human and has a highly actual and commendable message.
    I myself haven't played anything close to this yet.
  22. Joselopez31
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Este juego es excelente técnicamente, nada más no tiene la mejor forma de contar su historia, por eso el punto que no me encantó mucho fue la narrativa, pero todo lo demás del juego es excelente y vale muchísimo la pena.
  23. D-Nerd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Gameplay and graphics are tremendous. The story is bold and the concept of two sides of the blade. I love it.
  24. HiKoda
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Não vejo nada no jogo que me faça dar uma nota menor do que 10, daria até mais se pudesse, eu não chamaria nem de jogo, chamaria de "uma experiência". Quem se deixa levar, imerge nessa experiência, sente o que realmente quis ser representado. Sinceramente não tenho palavras pra descrever como esse jogo me tocou, tantos sentimentos que me fez sentir, bons e ruins, sempre de formasNão vejo nada no jogo que me faça dar uma nota menor do que 10, daria até mais se pudesse, eu não chamaria nem de jogo, chamaria de "uma experiência". Quem se deixa levar, imerge nessa experiência, sente o que realmente quis ser representado. Sinceramente não tenho palavras pra descrever como esse jogo me tocou, tantos sentimentos que me fez sentir, bons e ruins, sempre de formas incríveis. Eu amei esse jogo e recomendo para todo mundo, mentes fechadas ou não. Não dêem moral pra os hates em cima dessa obra prima, a maioria são preconceituosos ou não se deixaram levar pelo jogo.… Expand
  25. KillF
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics, game-play, sound, everything about that is just 10/10.
    The story. The first half of the game is great. You have your mission as Ellie and you really feel what she feels. Then you get to the second part and if you are like me, you want to just throw the game out. But it was during that second half when I started to question myself, whether it is even worth to get our revenge with Ellie. And you realize, that this is what they were going for. To make you ask yourself, whether it is worth. The last mission was perfect for this. You really are in the position, where you are not sure, whether you are doing the right thing. The ending perfectly summarize all of yours and Ellie's feelings. It is not what we hoped for, but I think it is so much more. Every fan of the 1st game should give this a chance and to sit through it till the end. No matter the leaks, the flaws, or that you are not satisfied that Ellie did what she did in the end. I think it delivered bigger story than this generation of gamers can really appreciate by looking at the reviews. I know people have different opinions and that's fine. But we should try to look for the deeper meaning in the story, than just a dull revenge. We've seen this kind of story so many times. Naughty Dogs made something, that we were just not ready for and I love it. I don't regret a single minute spent with this game and I can't wait to play it again.

    For those of you who saw the leaks or stopped playing the game after the golf scene and think this game is **** Everyone loved Joel from the 1st game. Watching him die was a punch in the face. But it was not unexpected. At the end of the 1st game we killed the Fireflies. A group that was trying to save the world. That was a very bad move for Joel, even if it meant saving Ellie. So you could have guessed he will have enemies that are trying to get a revenge for that. When you watch Joel die, you feel the same thing as Ellie. You just thing it's **** and you want to kill them for it. But try to sit through it. I knew about the leaks, but I honestly didn't care. I knew they had their reasons for it and that it will be worth it. It was. Just don't play it like "This game is ****". Give it a chance and you may find yourself being grateful for doing so. If you still think it's ****, I don't blame you and I respect it.    … Expand
  26. w0lfb0t
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    This is my favorite game until now.
    The story isn't perfect for me, because I didn't engage as much with Abby as the creators wanted, I enjoyed playing with her nevertheless and liked the story. I think the game received a lot of criticism about the story because it isn't a good ending story, and there are more bad moments to Ellie and to the characters you care than good ones. But in my    This is my favorite game until now.
    The story isn't perfect for me, because I didn't engage as much with Abby as the creators wanted, I enjoyed playing with her nevertheless and liked the story. I think the game received a lot of criticism about the story because it isn't a good ending story, and there are more bad moments to Ellie and to the characters you care than good ones. But in my opinion, that is what makes this game's story realistic and good. An example is the ending, which is very dark, some people say that Ellie suffers more than Abby but I like it because that is just the way life is.
    The gameplay and the graphics are really good and satisfying, I would use more times the shotgun just to see my enemies' heads and members blowout.
    In general, the game is really good and I think you will enjoy it besides all the criticism it has.    … Expand
  27. Sephiroth24
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II. Naughty Dog doing with AAA videogames what Christopher Nolan does with summer blockbusters. It's one of my top games from the last decade.

    There’s something in the storytelling here that really can only happen in an immersive medium like a videogame. Organic character connections developed through action and cumulative small moments, and a feeling of conflicting    The Last Of Us Part II. Naughty Dog doing with AAA videogames what Christopher Nolan does with summer blockbusters. It's one of my top games from the last decade.

    There’s something in the storytelling here that really can only happen in an immersive medium like a videogame. Organic character connections developed through action and cumulative small moments, and a feeling of conflicting empathies and emotions when you’re not in alignment with the character, and when the game makes you do something that you don’t want to do. You wrestle with choices in this game in a very different way than you would in a passive medium. It's a violent game, but it's also about empathy, and about breaking the cycle of violence. It's a game that asks a lot of the player, and that's so cool to see.    … Expand
  28. Fb1985
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I finished the game yesterday. The game is EPIC. The best game for this year. Unique music, you can only understand the plot and all the feelings that you have only AFTER you finish the game and not before. The change of hearts for the two characters is amazing. Thank you Naughty Dog for this amazing game and for the time that i spent to finish it.
  29. RelampagoMike
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Um game exatamente, em questão de jogabilidade, mecânicas, gráficos e em relação a história, na minha opinião algumas coisas poderiam ter sido melhor mas tirando isso ela é muito bem construída, os personagens são bem construídos e complexos, é um jogo que após você terminar você não vai conseguir esquecer tão facilmente dele, e a dublagem brasileira é simplesmente incrível, não é um gameUm game exatamente, em questão de jogabilidade, mecânicas, gráficos e em relação a história, na minha opinião algumas coisas poderiam ter sido melhor mas tirando isso ela é muito bem construída, os personagens são bem construídos e complexos, é um jogo que após você terminar você não vai conseguir esquecer tão facilmente dele, e a dublagem brasileira é simplesmente incrível, não é um game perfeito mas é um game nota 10! ;)… Expand
  30. Zyb12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Очень интересная и затягивающая игра. Фанатам первой части очень понравится.
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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