The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. SimonHK
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the last of us part 2
    Unreasonable script
    Fake trailer - joel is dead.
    cut and edit the game play become trailer and make player to believe that joel is still alive.
    i played the last of us and i believe joel is alive from trailer but the true is not that    … Expand
  2. jvid
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. game is fantastic. screw the unwarranted hate, its a bunch of fragile gamer boys crying "woke" because strong daddy died and "girl has MUSCLE!"… Expand
  3. alhjajy7
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    it is a masterpiece better than the first part
    Everything in this game is beautiful, do not let anyone spoil you legendary experience
  4. the0ne
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    Distinctly less compelling than the previous game, which was outstanding. If this were a new game, it probably would've been a "must play". But knowing it's following up from the first game, not much has been improved upon to make it solid enough.

    Characters likes Ellie and Dina are not relatable and game play mechanics are the same as the 5 year old game. Narrative was weak and    Distinctly less compelling than the previous game, which was outstanding. If this were a new game, it probably would've been a "must play". But knowing it's following up from the first game, not much has been improved upon to make it solid enough.

    Characters likes Ellie and Dina are not relatable and game play mechanics are the same as the 5 year old game. Narrative was weak and representation of minority groups was thrust upon and felt very forced.

    Go to commend the technical designers for completely eliminating load screens though.    … Expand
  5. CavaloMagro
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The people who score the game low has no idea of how deep the story really is, bunch of a teenagers who thinks in a shalow way...
    The story is brilliant.
    Think deeper you kids
  6. Cracudao3
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    É uma pena q tenha alienados q n entenderam NADA da história, é maior trampo pra fzr o game
  7. Snowy_Otaku
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite all the disappointment and bad feelings that have come out in response to this game, it's still one of the best experiences I've ever received from Naughty Dog/gaming in general. I watched the leaks before playing (had my best friend watch too) and we were even more excited to play. My first playthrough was literally all over the place, but replaying the game on Survivor+ is definitely worth a shot. Enemy AIs are aggressive, sneaky, and not blind. On having an "open mind" and being a huge fan of the first game, I figured that I would enjoy the story regardless of how it turned out. The gameplay and graphics were enough to be excited about alone. The best review for this game I've heard went along the lines of, "0/10 for making us smoke the Devil's lettuce, 10/10 for letting us punch sh*t as Abby."

    Seriously, I ended up loving the story and characters more than I expected, especially the "unlikable" ones/parts. Even from the leaks, I was able to sympathize with Abby's motivations and actions. She kills for survival and revenge just as much as any other badass character in their world. I immediately understood why Joel had to die. Now, I may have also gotten really drunk to the point where I was throwing up/having flashbacks of Joel's death like Ellie (which, funnily enough, directly prevented me from writing this review sooner; better that I wrote this sober ig), but my point is, the impact of Joel's death is seen and felt clearly through this game's general reception. It's quite depressing and upsetting. I don't want to insult his character more than it has already been, but Joel wasn't a good person for all that he did in the first game. He took away Ellie's choice and he would do so again. He was just like Abby for many years after the outbreak too. Abby becomes like Joel (him being initially reluctant to protect Ellie) when she decides to protect Yara and Lev , who deserve much more love. You teach them to like dogs, they help you confront your fear of heights, and Yara gets a second chance to live which allows her to kill Isaac, cleverly concluding the WLF-Seraphite conflict. Lev is practically Ellie from the first game (and, uh, trans pride ;3 maybe the TLoU3 will be a transitioning journey heh).
    They get a second chance, but not without suffering some consequence. Joel dies for wiping out the Fireflies, Lev loses his mother and sister, Abby loses everyone and is enslaved for months before being saved by Ellie just to receive more abuse. Ellie loses her left ring and pinky fingers as a consequence for her revenge quest, tragically making her unable to play guitar the same as she once could. This game also has amazing set pieces, some of the best in gaming.

    Ultimately, I can't imagine a stronger motivation for a revenge story than Joel. You get the feeling early on that your actions and everyone else's are morally ambiguous. Who can say that someone or something is morally right or wrong when our story revolves around brutally killing other survivors just like us? The Last of Us Part 2 is not it's predecessor and it shouldn't be, though it does expand upon everything that the first game was and I'm glad that this story got to be told and that they didn't end it at Part 1. At the same time, I do feel bad for the people let down by this game, but come on guys, it's at least a 7/10 lol.    … Expand
  8. Anik117
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    A beautiful game with a great story. Maybe divisive at times but still has better direction than most of the games out there. It deserves the love.
  9. KakarotWragg
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Audio and visuals 10/10

    Story and plot 1/10 they have completely **** on what made the last game great and that was the relationship between Joel and Ellie

    Barely 2 hours into the game the angry woman comes in and kills Joel and then to add salt the wound druckmann inserted himself in the game literally spitting on Joel and showing how little he obviously cares for the previous fans.

    Epic fail Noughty Dog    … Expand
  10. Punisher1980
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a very disappointing game the the story the way it was told was a mess and naughty dog and can’t believe how you made us fight Ellie if you wanted people to like Abby you should have made her own spin off game… Expand
  11. Vid_CR
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I did really enjoy the game. It seems a lot of people are bashing the game without even playing it. The pacing is weird and it's a little longer than I would have preferred but the characters are amazing and the gameplay is a lot better and more fluid than the first one. Scenarios are really diverse and fun to traverse. Art direction is unrivaled both in visuals and sound. I wouldI did really enjoy the game. It seems a lot of people are bashing the game without even playing it. The pacing is weird and it's a little longer than I would have preferred but the characters are amazing and the gameplay is a lot better and more fluid than the first one. Scenarios are really diverse and fun to traverse. Art direction is unrivaled both in visuals and sound. I would certainly give it a 9 out of 10, But a lot of entitled people are giving it a 0 without any consideration that I feel the need to balance the scale a little bit.… Expand
  12. Christoconnor
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Ignore the haters. Probably a 9 but had to balance out the fools putting 0!
  13. Bradyoog12
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente si consideras que el juego debe cumplir tus expectativas por lo que tu consideras que es bueno, estás muy equivocado, desde un principio en la saga sabes que es una rompedera de cabeza y que el juego es más frío y deprimente que cualquier cosa, es una increíble historia si no le pongo 10 es por los flashbacks… Expand
  14. Mare404
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is rated M for a reason ppl hate only cuz Joel dies and u play as abby Stop crying if you really think about everything what happend in the first game and now all the back story everything make sense.Story is amazing.Over all gameplay,graphic etc. Are insane. Definitely Masterpiece 10/10… Expand
  15. ASTURK
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers Alert!!:
    I cant understand Neil Druckmann!! Why anyone needed to kill Joel and this storyline?! Its disgusting like piece of **** It makes you reallyyy dissapointing I understood what would happen to the ending and if you want to remove some characters nothing really happens I swear!! Like Dina at the ending I thought at least Ellie will kill Abby but nothing freaking happens Ellie needed to kill Abby at least to make story better and why to they lied to us!! There is a freaking marketing lie we thought Joel woukd help us in the game but 30 seconds later we saw Joel was killed by Abby b.tch but if we screw storyline and characters everything is perfect like gameplay, voice actors, soundtracks, artificial inteligence are almost perfect! Just there is something I need to say most of gaming channels said that the counterattacks are really hard to do but it was really easy for me I think because of I play Batman Arkham games a lot nevermind and if you punch you can feel it really good, if you want toplay stealth, survivor theme Tlou2 is the best option for you but you need to screw storyline...    … Expand
  16. pranavjoy
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been a really long year for everyone. What with COVID19 and all.. But I've waited even longer for this game to come out. And I just finished it. If a game is "supposed to be bad", why after 30 hours do I feel like I needed more? The story is masterfully crafted with very precisely calculated time jumps. 6 YEARs! That's how long it took them to make this game. 6 years! And I can't believe the sheer amount of hate it's received in only 48 hours since it's release, simply because it dared to do something different. So screw all of you who review bombed this game, because honestly, I absolutely loved the game from the start to finish. It doesn't affect the gameplay one bit that they're LGBTQ+ characters, so why should you care? I understand the toxic gaming community is butthurt about certain characters being killed off, but what did you expect was going to happen? That's it, I'm done. **** gamers and their overinflated egos.… Expand
  17. Opterix
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us two is an incredible game combining a story that can only be fully told through interactive media, solid gameplay, and characters you will remember for the rest of your life. Well done Naughty Dog!… Expand
  18. TGS875
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dogs raises gaming standards yet again. An absolute masterpiece, and one of the most immersive titles of this entire generation.
  19. deszero
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    One of the biggest Jokes this year ha ha ha, made my day, really. Thank you nasty dog !
  20. SrPlayerALF
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Jogo épico história ousada e bem montada, onde pessoas maduras e com mente aberta entendem o que o Neil quis passar mais um master peace da Sony
  21. ExMachina3492
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never felt so ambivalent about the characters I play in video games. It was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions and I went from hating Abby to understanding her motivations and not wanting her to die. The game left me feeling sad and disillusioned but with a tiny sliver of hope. Thank you naughty dog.… Expand
  22. Vaidas4774
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece twists and turns brilliant gameplay, graphics, realistic combat scenes
  23. CthulhuReed
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great storytelling, great gameplay. Awesome graphical and gameplay improvements. Does NOT betray the original in any way. The story is more realistic, in the sense that revenge isn't a straight forward, black and white issue. Revenge requires the ultimate sacrifice and in the end, forgiveness is the harder path. This is the kind of narrative I like to see.… Expand
  24. mouha
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    The Story is a 0 for me, only gave it a 6 because of the gameplay. No wonder 70% of the staff left naughty dog
  25. iki_lb
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game only have sense to exist because of part I. With all the background of part I there is any reason to justify the co-protagonism that occurs. Half of the amazing gameplay that happens in the game is ruined by being forced to play as the worst co-protagonist in videogame history.… Expand
  26. Asol
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Is not a fan service game. But is still good. In my opinion the story could have been better, totally agree, but is a real well made game. You can see the efforts in development.
    If you ask me, I'd prefer de first one. But this one takes vengeance to a new whole level and that makes it different .
  27. WLF_SNAKE
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever played, it is an emotional rollercoaster that makes you fell like you´re in the game so if you like this type of games you must play it. Stunning story telling and character development. 10/10
  28. xMatt_
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fantastic game, ruined a bit by the ending in which you don't have all the answers you are looking for, and by all those hours played with Abby. otherwise perfect!… Expand
  29. Paladino222
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    O jogo em questão de enredo, é uma porcaria não chega nem aos pés do primeiro, uma decepção para quem esperou tanto tempo.
  30. Nomikron
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    (sin spiolers)
    Simplemente genial.
    Jugablemente refina la experiencia de la primera parte añadiendo muy poco a la formula pero mejorándola lo suficiente para que se sienta actual. Es un poco tosco en algunos aspectos pero no tengo la menor duda que es completamente intencionado para transmitir lo que pretende. La historia que cuenta empieza un poco previsible pero va mejorando hasta    (sin spiolers)
    Simplemente genial.
    Jugablemente refina la experiencia de la primera parte añadiendo muy poco a la formula pero mejorándola lo suficiente para que se sienta actual. Es un poco tosco en algunos aspectos pero no tengo la menor duda que es completamente intencionado para transmitir lo que pretende.
    La historia que cuenta empieza un poco previsible pero va mejorando hasta llegar a puntos excelsos. Es duro es violento y no deja indiferente.
    Podría ser un 10 perfectamente, pero la primera mitad me parece 1 escalón por debajo de la segunda.    … 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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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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