The Last of Us Part II

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  1. ReinaldoVtech
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Jogo beira o prefeito, a história foi feita pra pessoas maduras, crianças e adolescentes não conseguem pegar o ar do jogo, se focam apenas no superfícial
  2. SIX_niGhtmares9
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s honestly amazing
    The acting, the characters, the gameplay
    It’s amazing

    The story could be changed a bit but honestly this game is beautiful I felt like the ending was nice but it should’ve shown a bit more    … Expand
  3. shaunphil
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    I loved this game…AWESOME! I loved the story and the graphics. One of the best games I played this year. Two thumbs up…It is a must buy. It is an emotional roller-coaster with amazing action and it was well worth the wait. However, I am not surprise by some of the negative reviews from the homophobe bigots. I am glad I purchased this game and didn’t listen to the foolishness from someI loved this game…AWESOME! I loved the story and the graphics. One of the best games I played this year. Two thumbs up…It is a must buy. It is an emotional roller-coaster with amazing action and it was well worth the wait. However, I am not surprise by some of the negative reviews from the homophobe bigots. I am glad I purchased this game and didn’t listen to the foolishness from some small minded people. I give this game a 10!… Expand
  4. MuderousRooster
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I can understand that fans waited YEARS to play this and if they were disappointed with the story, that's valid. I feel genuine empathy for those people. I loved this game. And I'm glad the actual critics did as well so at least people debating a purchase can have some hope that it will be good. Review-bombing something so harshly is pointless because it discredits the validity of yourI can understand that fans waited YEARS to play this and if they were disappointed with the story, that's valid. I feel genuine empathy for those people. I loved this game. And I'm glad the actual critics did as well so at least people debating a purchase can have some hope that it will be good. Review-bombing something so harshly is pointless because it discredits the validity of your hate. Even if you hated the story; the gameplay, level design, sound design, pacing, combat and more, were all absolutely supreme to all other games of our generation. I frequently found myself doubling up on animations when running from the genuinely terrifying enemies, but the game didn't glitch out. It never interrupted animations that were triggered overlapping. If you pull out the shotgun, you have to physically pull it off of your back. This added to the visceral realism of the world they created; A truly challenging survival horror. This game will be forever one of the greats. And hopefully after this trendy hate train dies down in a few years, this game will resurface with the love it deserves. Congrats Naughty Dog on not bending over for the ravenous vultures that embody fan culture, and for not giving us a fan-pleasing, unoriginal piece of garbage. Already on my second play through and it's about to be the first game I've ever Platinum'd.… Expand
  5. Ryanator1230
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This game is amazingly deep, tense, and serves as a worthy predecessor to the first game. It tells a dark and hopeless story of what people will to for revenge, and how it won't make you happy. The returning characters as well as new characters are as compelling as ever with great development for all them. Standout characters are Ellie, Joel, Tommy, Dina, and Laura Bailey's new character,This game is amazingly deep, tense, and serves as a worthy predecessor to the first game. It tells a dark and hopeless story of what people will to for revenge, and how it won't make you happy. The returning characters as well as new characters are as compelling as ever with great development for all them. Standout characters are Ellie, Joel, Tommy, Dina, and Laura Bailey's new character, Abby. Gameplay is top notch too, with some of the best gunplay Naughty Dog has ever done. Stealth is also improved with new options for sneaking past your enemies: but it has a catch. Since you're more stealthy this time around, enemies are smarter, and look in places you wouldn't expect them to. The graphics are incredible and make this dangerous world feel alive. One of my favorite areas was the starting area, Jackson. The snow-capped mountains and small streams make this area beautiful and a joy to explore. My final verdict is a 10/10… Expand
  6. JonathanAnress
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    The story are really incredible, i really love this game. Enjoy the gameplay
  7. VViking
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Worth waiting this whole time!!! Every minute was pure gold. I really don’t understand complaining about the story. It was amazing! Simple, but not the abvious one, and emotionally touching. Thank you Naughty Dog for this adventure!
  8. VRoovers
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game! Anyone who downrates this game because of the characters or story are just ridiculous and narrow minded. The range of emotion this sequel brings forth is on another level to gaming. It will keep you guessing until the very end and will have your jaw constantly dropping in awe at how stunningly and horrifying this apocalyptic earth has become. It is beyond me how peopleOutstanding game! Anyone who downrates this game because of the characters or story are just ridiculous and narrow minded. The range of emotion this sequel brings forth is on another level to gaming. It will keep you guessing until the very end and will have your jaw constantly dropping in awe at how stunningly and horrifying this apocalyptic earth has become. It is beyond me how people could possibly rate this lower than an 8.… Expand
  9. ChiefMendez
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t know where to start. But play The Last Of Us first before embarking on this piece of art. But for me, while avoiding anything that had to deal with this game, months prior to its release and the emerging leaks. I was totally blown away from the hard working craftsmanship from the awesome people over at Naughty Dog, again. From the super smooth and gorgeous graphics to the lively gameplay and very human like characters, it feels like a fresh breeze of air for video games. The smallest details just had me paused and just acknowledge the world that you are role playing in as Joel, Ellie or Abby. Now the narrative is **** awesome from starting as Joel telling Tommy, his brother, the lie he told Ellie that her “immunity meant nothing” when in fact he saved her cause he loves her as almost as a daughter and wasn’t able to save Sarah (please play the first one, the game echos with numerous references to Part I) to the ending where Ellie let’s go of drowning Abby. I was disappointed, at first like why did she let her go? But then I thought about the Thank You letter from Neil Druckmann on behalf of ND. “-a game that we’re incredibly proud of and that we hope will enthrall you and challenge your own views of justice and empathy.” Just my opinion, but if Ellie didn’t go to Santa Barbara to seek out Abby, she would’ve died. But this game is about retribution for Joel’s death through the eyes of Ellie and Abby for why she sought him out. Which is a gnarly chain reaction. The way the team was able to mirror those perspectives, like seeing someone as the “enemy” and then you playing as the “enemy” totally sealed off whether they are the hero or villain. Instead I saw them as two beings fighting in their own theories of justice, which usually ends in violence. And for Joel’s death, yes it was heartbreaking and a punch to the gut, but no one is invincible (even in reality) in this universe and his actions finally caught up to him, he will always be a dope character and I hope they go in depth with him more in the HBO Series, but it was necessary. From his consequences to really pushing Ellie’s and Abby’s narrative it’s just a full circle ending of violence. This game will probably be seen as a modern day “Manhunt” game but really questions, is violence the answer? Really awesome playing during the COVID-19 outbreak, potential showed a dystopian for mankind if we don’t get this fixed, but was unprecedented. So it felt like a festive game, not going to lie. And also the diversity of characters that they brought into as well was like its reflection on society but the aftermath of an apocalypse. But anyways I’m on my New Game + on Survivor, collecting the collectibles, and I haven’t felt this was from a different game since Fallout 3. There’s soo much to explore and see and for it not being really open world, they make it feel like that. Finally I just want to say that seeing Naughty Dog go from Crash Bandicoot (Smash Brandi’s Cootch) to this game just shows how much they’ve grown a lot and my first game that I played ever was from them (Crash). So a big NICE **** JOB will always go to them. Game of the Year for sure and a game to top for the decade. I’m waiting on Part III, please.… Expand
  10. Amaanda23
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    best game I've played in my life. incredible, surprising, exciting.
  11. Kylerleeduncan
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Highly recommend this masterpiece roller coaster. I just started playing these games. I played through part 2 first and then part 1. Play in whatever order but be ready to question your feelings, emotions, beliefs and morals. Some say they hate the story, but this is better then a movie it’s not supposed to be something you agree with the whole time. It’s extremely controversial and theHighly recommend this masterpiece roller coaster. I just started playing these games. I played through part 2 first and then part 1. Play in whatever order but be ready to question your feelings, emotions, beliefs and morals. Some say they hate the story, but this is better then a movie it’s not supposed to be something you agree with the whole time. It’s extremely controversial and the developers really want to F*** with you. You’re not supposed to agree with everything and sometimes it will make you truly be dumbfounded with what you think is right and wrong. I truly love the story because it will make you happy, hopeful, sad, and angry. If you’re someone who’s looking for a great story that isn’t meant to be what you expect, this is it. Also the gameplay is amazing and if you like assassins creed or Batman Arkham series this is a great one. Graphics are top of the line best I’ve seen. This game is not for the light hearted.… Expand
  12. DjCarlos
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego muy dinámico hablando de gameplay y también con un análisis muy fuerte del sentido y las consecuencias de actos pasados. Desarrolla muy bien la trama en torno a la consecuencias que le trajeron a Joel en la parte 1 de The Last Of Us, explicándoles a través del desarrollo de personajes tanto de Abby o de Ellie a tal punto de empatizar con ambas y dándole sentido al final. Un muy buen juego que no sólo puede analizarse desde la perspectiva de Ellie… Expand
  13. Mariovg
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Me encanta tiene una jugabilidad bestial tiene unos graficos impresionantes tiene una buena historia
  14. supkleberofc
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    literally the best game i’ve ever a play. love it. it is exciting, and different from what many people think, the message is not about revenge but about what people are capable of doing for love. graphics are wonderful.
  15. Dnz5
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This is without a doubt a game that will be talked about for a long time. Truly groundbreaking in terms of storytelling. Big applause to Naughty Dog for having the courage to tell such a risky story like this, having the artistic integrity to see it through to the end, and for being superstars at their jobs to pull it off so beautifully. If you can handle the subject matter it's definitelyThis is without a doubt a game that will be talked about for a long time. Truly groundbreaking in terms of storytelling. Big applause to Naughty Dog for having the courage to tell such a risky story like this, having the artistic integrity to see it through to the end, and for being superstars at their jobs to pull it off so beautifully. If you can handle the subject matter it's definitely a 10/10 must play.… Expand
  16. Jaymo85
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing game - ignore the hate and try to avoid any spoilers. Very familiar game mechanics from the original with welcome additions and tweaks. There’s surprising character development that makes you re-evaluate what’s happening. Best game I’ve played in a long time.
  17. Braiin
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although Joel does and you don’t get to kill Abby, overall, the game was a blast to play and left me satisfied and ready for Part III. Very great game!… Expand
  18. Afropean
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I've been playing video games for well over 20 years, and never before has a video game touched me this deeply on so many levels. This video game let's you experience it all: dread, grief, hatred, anger, confusion but also love, affection empathy, hope. It is perfect and in my opinion truly a masterpiece. It is more than just a game but rather a piece of art. It has lifted the art of videoI've been playing video games for well over 20 years, and never before has a video game touched me this deeply on so many levels. This video game let's you experience it all: dread, grief, hatred, anger, confusion but also love, affection empathy, hope. It is perfect and in my opinion truly a masterpiece. It is more than just a game but rather a piece of art. It has lifted the art of video game storytelling to a completely new level that I believe will inform the industry for years to come.

    Let me go through the relevant aspects one by one.

    Story: Simply stunning. Obviously the story is what drives this game. Never before have there been so many plot twists and moments where I was like...."WTH IS HAPPENING."...and completely surprised and moved. I was among the lucky ones to not have experienced any spoilers before release, so I was completely blown away be the story. But even if you did experience some spoilers, I still believe that the game is worth your time. You need to experience it yourself in order to fully understand the power of the story and the chraracters' progressions and development. Never has a game succeeded this perfectly at making you identify and empathize with the main characters and relive their feelings this intensely. The fact that I, as a 30 year old who has consumed quite a large amount of media and literary content, have been dreaming of this game every night for almost two weeks, is testament to how well the game manages to draw you into its world. This never happened to me before.

    Addressing the critics: The large amount of negative reviews is clearly due to review bombing. Unfortunately, our gaming culture has a problem with a large and very vocal minority of bigoted, mostly male player who are not open enough to identify with women or LGBT+ characters. They simply can't get over the fact that after 40 years the gaming industry is finally ready to tell stories of people other than white, western men. Hence, these reviews are to a large extent driven by misogyny and homo- and transphobia.

    I assure you that if you keep an open mind and truly care about the characters, which you will, if you enjoyed part 1 and aren't a total sociopath, the story will deeply affect you - irrespective of your gender or background. As in most pieces of art and in real life, things happen in the story that you wish were different. But art is not about pleasing the audience. It is about triggering deep reflection on what it means to be human. And this game achieves just that.

    Graphics: Absolutely stunning! You can see that the developers pushed the PS4 hardware to the absolute limit. The lighting, the vegetation, and especially the character models and facial expressions are next level. Exploring rainy and misty Seattle and roaming through lush, green overgrowth truly immerses you in this world. The same goes for dark tunnels or minutely recreated neighbourhoods and downtown areas. On more than one occasion have I just stood around to take the bittersweet beauty of the world in.

    Gameplay: Everything that we loved from part 1, but better! More challenging and intense fighting (especially melee fights). Way better opponent and companion AI. Better weapons and more noticeable weapon upgrades. A more motivating and satisfying skill progression arc. Simply exploring long abandoned buildings is a lot of fun. Also because of the notes and collectibles that are scattered throughout the game and give additional context to the story and different factions (significantly more so than in the last game). This is reinforced by the amazingly detailed conversations the characters have while exploring the levels.

    Sound: The sound effects and soundtrack is truly amazing. The composer, Gustavo Santaolalla, is a genius. The soundtrack is an important element for reinforcing the feeling and experience that the game invokes. I'd definitely recommend playing with good headphones.

    Overall: The game is the best game I've ever experienced. I've intentionally said experienced, because at some point in the story it is not even about having fun anymore. It is about touching our humanity and challenging our identity as a person. Never has a game required this much of me to the point were I had to take breaks, because it was emotionally exhausting. As I said, a true masterpiece that I can recommend. Thank you to Naughty Dog for creating this wonderful piece of art. I hope there'll be a part 3!!    … Expand
  19. PIEmaster
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi, everyone. 1 week ago I completed The last of us part 2. And I think this is the best game from a mechanical point of view. I mean graphics and psychics. All details, even the smallest worked out perfectly. Ok, let’s speak about plot and storyline. I don’t understand, why so many people think the story is boring and stupid. Perhaps because they didn’t understand all morality and meaning that Neil Druckmann wanted to convey to them. Game has a very deep morality. It wanted to show us, what revenge can do. Ellie lost her fat mily: Joel, Dina, Tommi and AJ. And that revenge Beersheba more revenge. That’s allbreeds more revenge. That’s all.… Expand
  20. bitma
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Классная игра, те кто говорят про пропаганду, ее почти нет, она только в начале игры, и то, не такая как в каком нибудь ассасине или фар крае, и про ЭЛЛИ ЛИЗБИЯНКУ, она была такой в дополнении, до волны всей этой толерастии
  21. DarthLangas
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Jogo espetacular! Foi uma experiência como "Menina de Ouro" no cinema, acontecendo no mundo dos games. Uma história profunda, com personagens marcantes que desperta várias emoções como nunca senti antes jogando um game. Sem dúvida uma experiência singular que me fez ficar refletindo após finalizar o jogo durante algumas semanas. O número de vídeos, tributos e conteúdo do game na internetJogo espetacular! Foi uma experiência como "Menina de Ouro" no cinema, acontecendo no mundo dos games. Uma história profunda, com personagens marcantes que desperta várias emoções como nunca senti antes jogando um game. Sem dúvida uma experiência singular que me fez ficar refletindo após finalizar o jogo durante algumas semanas. O número de vídeos, tributos e conteúdo do game na internet demonstra o nível de impacto gerado. Parabéns NaughtDog!… Expand
  22. abetty7954
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Exceptionally crafted, from story to graphics to the gameplay. Few issues include some pacing inconsistencies and minor gameplay mechanics here and there. Bar none, a worthy sequel to the original, which was an incredibly high bar to clear. A more accurate score would be a 9.7/10. In my opinion, it is the 2nd greatest game I’ve played in this generation, only behind Red Dead Redemption 2,Exceptionally crafted, from story to graphics to the gameplay. Few issues include some pacing inconsistencies and minor gameplay mechanics here and there. Bar none, a worthy sequel to the original, which was an incredibly high bar to clear. A more accurate score would be a 9.7/10. In my opinion, it is the 2nd greatest game I’ve played in this generation, only behind Red Dead Redemption 2, and overall a contender for one of the greatest and most significant games of our time. Thank you, Naughty Dog.… Expand
  23. CarlosESierra
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente apartado gráfico y técnico; hermoso, violento, dinámico, absorbente.
    El argumento es genial, un final adecuado y hermoso para una historia por momentos horrible y tenebrosa. Cuando Ellie perdona a Abby no solo deseas que eso suceda sino que te sientes agotado de tanta violencia. Genial, me encantó y aplaudo los guionistas.    … Expand
  24. Focused
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just something else. Even though it wasn’t what I expected and the tragedy in this game hits you hard, it’s nonetheless one of the greatest games I have ever played.… Expand
  25. Miguel__ct
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Un juegazo, de principio a fin, lastima que haya habido tantos imbeciles tirandole mierda injustamente, en fin.
  26. Jscorrell7
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To all the haters, at least we have a whole game with Joel. We got more time with him than my man Llewelyn Moss.… Expand
  27. Alejotomas
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alto juego, jugabilidad 10/10.
    Además esta re buenardo mal, que queres que te diga? No voy a spoilearte nada amigx    … Expand
  28. Sebald
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super jeu, l'un des meilleurs auquels j'ai joué sur ps4. Au niveau narratif, il est sûrement en dessous du premier mais le changement de perso inattendu arrivé à mi-chemin permet de réfléchir encore plus profondément aux décisions de Joël. Super gameplay et super beau.… Expand
  29. Kierandeakin
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Enjoyed every single second from start to finish. Every single thing the developers set out to do with the story affected me in the way they had intended. Joel deserves the fate he was given, he was never a good guy. He had murdered and killed innocent people in the past and finally paid the price for his wrongdoings. I disliked playing as Abby at first, but once her reasonings were explained, I started to empathise with her, and by the ending I didn’t know who I wanted to die, I was probably leaning towards Abby killing Ellie, actually. I enjoyed the ending despite popular opinion. Ellie deserved to be alone after all the pain she caused everyone, seeking needless revenge for an act that was justified 10x over. even after murdering all of abbys friends, she still wasn’t satisfied. The last shot of her being unable to play guitar and realising that her last bit of connection with Joel was severed was heartbreaking and a good way to show her realising that seeking revenge caused her to lose everything. We don’t need a happy feel good ending all the time, and it seems like too many people struggle with empathy and things not turning out the way that they’d like. Phenomenal job in every single aspect of video game creation. I can’t stand scary games, but I couldn’t put this down because I was so obsessed. Music was incredible, combat was brutal, smooth and enjoyable. The graphics are the best I’ve ever seen and the attention to detail is unmatched. For anyone to give this anything under an 7 after experiencing the gameplay even with their moaning about the story is laughable.… Expand
  30. MYCEABD_8Mario
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Es un juego magnífico, una obra maestra en todos los sentidos, artísticamente, narrativamente, en jugabilidad... Increíble
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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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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