The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. belbobaggins
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I managed to dodge the leaks and spoilers, I was so nervous to play this game. I am not a gamer and TLOU is the only game I've ever played and completed. I was so scared that I would hate this because of the negativity online and whispers of a terrible storyline. Now, I am so relieved that I loved this game. Obviously the things that happened early on in the game were going to cause deep and raw emotional reactions, and they were meant to. I truly don't understand how people can accuse this game of bad writing or story telling. It's a tale of survivors and makes you second guess yourself as a player. I think people held onto their anger at Joel's death just to spite themselves. It wasn't thrown in early to rush it, it was to catch you off guard. He didn't get a hero's ending not because he's not hero (whether he is or isn't is debatable), but because it's unrealistic. People only want realism when it suits them.
    It's an amazing game. An exploration of loss and forgiveness and love and hate. I signed up just to give this one more good review.    … Expand
  2. Apithii
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The games story is very well written. It’s a little long but the overall story is meant to have you unable to pick a side and to realize revenge and violence is a never ending cycle. There is no right or wrong and no side is the right side. Even the hero in someone else’s story can be the villain in another. Well written story
  3. Hsgw
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This game tore my heart apart.

    The story is amazing. Even though some parts of the game might be annoying, or it might be hard to understand Naughty Dog decisions at the beginning, you will figure it out later in the game. So even if you feel that something is wrong at some point - don't give up, just finish the game and understand it. Mechanics complements the story. Raw brutality    This game tore my heart apart.

    The story is amazing. Even though some parts of the game might be annoying, or it might be hard to understand Naughty Dog decisions at the beginning, you will figure it out later in the game.
    So even if you feel that something is wrong at some point - don't give up, just finish the game and understand it.

    Mechanics complements the story. Raw brutality is very realistic, and helps with immersion. That might be bad though, my mind will never be the same after playing TLoU 2.

    I guess that bad score is mostly from people who didn't actually finish the game. Believe me - I wanted to give it a 6 at one point. But I have managed to go through it and well... it was worth it.    … Expand
  4. Mat1998
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Unlike many others, i thought the game was incredible because of how much it plays with our emotions. From the start to the end!
  5. Lefrghtdwn
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Based in a post apocalyptic setting with zombies you can expect to be in some uncomfortable situations where it is kill or be killed. With that said mistakes where made in the previous game that forces you to see both sides of the conflict. This is a brutal complex story where the protagonist and antagonist often switch sides and nobody comes out unscathed. Im glad naughtydog had the gutsBased in a post apocalyptic setting with zombies you can expect to be in some uncomfortable situations where it is kill or be killed. With that said mistakes where made in the previous game that forces you to see both sides of the conflict. This is a brutal complex story where the protagonist and antagonist often switch sides and nobody comes out unscathed. Im glad naughtydog had the guts to make this type game and I hope future games won't be soften up because of the gamers that don't understand retaliation, revenge and mercy.… Expand
  6. Ljubacje
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Game is a 10/10. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Don’t enter a hate train. Play a game it is worth every second od your time.
  7. 126385144727938
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Solo voy a decir que lamentó que la gente está tan marcada por los mismos estereotipos que no valoran, la interesante evolución que ha causado TLOU Pll en los videojuegos, a marcado un antes y un después, me siento satisfecho y agradecido por haber sido testigo de conocer esta increíble historia, además me siento afortunado de que me haya gusta a diferencia de otras personas, lastima queSolo voy a decir que lamentó que la gente está tan marcada por los mismos estereotipos que no valoran, la interesante evolución que ha causado TLOU Pll en los videojuegos, a marcado un antes y un después, me siento satisfecho y agradecido por haber sido testigo de conocer esta increíble historia, además me siento afortunado de que me haya gusta a diferencia de otras personas, lastima que no valoran la oportunidad que le dan a uno como jugador a conocer y disfrutar algo diferente, la historia tiene sus decisiones delicadas pero a pesar de todo si la historia tiene coherencia para mí no va haber ningún problema, si duda no deja de ser una obra maestra, que no impone si no que presenta un gran giro en el muy de los videojuegos, TLOU es la prueba reinade la Revolución.… Expand
  8. xxgamer2011xx
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    i loved that game for me one of the best emotional game since part 1. I feel really bad for Ellie.
  9. Sweetbeef
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. The story telling has set the bar going forward with seeing different points of view from more than one character. You start the game feeling the anger and hate as some of the characters in the game, but by the end you feel the same toll it has taken on these characters. Naughty Dog takes big risks and they definitely pay off. The Last of Us part 2 is an emotional roller coaster with the same mechanics and gameplay as the the first.… Expand
  10. Danjerboy
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, I feel a lot of these reviews are negative just because of the LGBT content. Second, I think people didn't want a sequel, they just wanted to replay the first game. If you don't have something different to say in a sequel I don't think you should bother just rehashing the same old same old from the first one. Part 2 has a dark, depressing, brutal plot but there are still quite a few moments of sunlight and wonder in it too.

    The gameplay is awesome, the visuals are great. Cut scenes fold effortlessly, sometime unnoticeably into gameplay. It feels open world though its not, and while it feels like you can wander anywhere, it does a great job of somehow subconsciously steering you along the correct path. The mechanics of upgrading your weapons are easy and encourage you to search areas you don't necessarily need to if you want to find all the available resources. The AI is spectacular, especially the way different factions communicate with each other, and how they all have different names, discover fallen bodies and send out warnings, etc. You can get through much of it through stealth alone, though I found myself wanting to kill everything and sometimes just started a gun fight for fun if there were enough resources around. Its VERY long, and its nice that you can go back and just replay certain chapters if you like, as I definitely had favorite areas I really enjoyed (like the flooded city, the burning village, and the boat rides).

    Anyway, if you're just in it for the story alone, and are REALLY REALLY attached to Ellie and Joel, then you probably won't like this as they are not the same characters from four (game) years ago. They're still great characters, but you're introduced to a lot of other characters as well and it can get complicated if you just wanted a rehash of part 1. Cause this ain't that at all. But I thought it was great, and hard hitting, and definitely packs some emotional punch. It forces you to do things you definitely don't want to do, or feel good about, but I think it still makes for a strong meaningful story, especially given what typically passes for a story line in most games.    … Expand
  11. Aydmen
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a game and it's not even a story, it is a journey.
    An emotional rollercoaster of a journey that will leave you breathless.    … Expand
  12. rweckmuller
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Uma experiência necessária a todo gamer. Incrível a montanha russa de emoções que o jogo proporciona ao longo da narrativa das personagens. Uma obra prima!
  13. SlipKoR
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Passed the game that week and I was satisfied. Glad for the Naughty Dog, they created a cool game, and a good storyline.
  14. jeffster1024
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a flawed masterpiece that I think will go down in history as a daring and defining moment in gaming.

    First of all this is a 20+ hour game that got review bombed on the day of release. You can pretty much throw out any review dated June 19th (the day it came out), good or bad. Any review that gives this game under a 5/10 because of “plot holes” is also an absolute joke. This game isn’t notable for its plot holes, it’s notable for the surprising direction the narrative takes and some narrative choices that fans won’t like.

    So many people are reviewing this game based on what they wished the story would be, not what it actually is. I don’t agree with the backlash against this game, but I definitely get it. Look, Joel is a great character and Troy Baker’s voice and motion performance is one of the best in gaming history. His voice has that weary gravitas that fits in perfectly to the post-apocalyptic setting.

    Like many people, I hated Abby in the beginning of the game (how can you not!?), disliked her at the start of her chapter, and grew to find her a very compelling character. Did I love the story from start to finish? No I felt it dragged in the middle, particularly in parts of Abby’s campaign. Nevertheless, this game contains incredible world building - Seattle, Santa Barbara. Now the world has been expanded we can see how this story could continue for another decade of games. There’s so much more to this world than the world of The Last of Us part 1: rival factions the WLF, the Seraphites ("scars”); the survivors in Jackson, Wyoming; little **** head gangs like the Rattlers; hints at a possibly rebuilt Fireflies. The Last of Us told a tighter story; TLOU2 lays the groundwork for an entire world.

    The gameplay plays like a true sequel: it builds on the mechanics of the first one with even more variety of weapons to craft, new mechanics like crawling, and different upgrade trees for the two main characters. The guitar playing is pretty neat too! The graphics and sound design are incredible; a perfect send-off for this generation of console games.

    Even those who don’t love the plot have to admit (if they actually played the game through) that this has some of the most incredible gaming moments ever. I won’t give too many details away, but there’s a scene where Joel takes Ellie to Wyoming Museum, and it was one of the most incredible scenes I’ve ever seen in a game.

    The game also does a masterful job of introducing compelling characters. Jesse, Dina, Abby, Owen and Lev are all fantastic new characters - many of whom could figure into possible sequels. You may hate Abby in the beginning but I bet you won’t by the end! In fact there's too much story and too many new characters to appreciate in one playthrough; this game’s depth would lend itself to multiple playthroughs.

    The game isn’t perfect. It’s a bit too long in parts, the plot drags a bit around the middle before picking up again towards the end. As pointed out in reviews, you do develop "kill fatigue" by the end - obviously intentioned by designers but it's still real. The dissonance between your characters' realizations that revenge and killing is a cycle that goes on forever unless you change and grow, vs. the fun mechanics of mowing down a room of bad guys with guns and explosives - I don’t know how to grapple with that one.

    You could also say the gameplay mechanics aren't different enough from TLOU part 1, but then again think of the development across four Uncharted games; the improvements in TLOU2 are pretty solid for a direct sequel.

    So, looking back on the game - as I was wrapping up the campaign, in a sense I was pushing forward, exhausted, trying to finish the game. But once it was over, and Ellie was playing her guitar (or trying to at least), I couldn’t wait to experience the story again.    … Expand
  15. Griffin1004
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing! Tlou1 was one if the best games of all time at the sequel is another perfect masterpiece. It's a shame a great game like this is getting so much hate,yet haters rate the game 0 just because they didnt like the story and ignore its stunning graphics and gameplay and many other good aspects of the game. Also cant expect a post apocalyptic world story to end with everyone happily ever after, honestly what can you expect in he world of last of us, with all the dangers in its world you should know that even to main protagonist can die.Joel was a great character,but his death started the main plot of tlou2. it would have been good if he lived and his relationship with Ellie was fixed again,but things cant always go well especially in the post apocalyptic world of last of us franchise.… Expand
  16. Eidur19
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game. Gameplay wise it's great! Diversity built upon the gameplay from the first game without being overly complicated. Graphics are out of this world and detail goes beyond imagination really. Now the story... It's something that should not be rushed. Go slow and take it in, think about it because it is something you need to take in and that the story makes you sit andJust finished the game. Gameplay wise it's great! Diversity built upon the gameplay from the first game without being overly complicated. Graphics are out of this world and detail goes beyond imagination really. Now the story... It's something that should not be rushed. Go slow and take it in, think about it because it is something you need to take in and that the story makes you sit and think really shows how much of an impact it can make. Find the last of us on reddit and you'll find great in depth conversations about the story and why it's a true masterpiece!… Expand
  17. KubiakA2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whether you like this game or not is going to be completely subjective. Youre going to have to play it for yourself and see how it hits you. For me, it got me to feel so many things. I really thought I was going to hate the game. SPOILERS When you get to play as Abby, the game feels unbearably long, because of the tension in the theater you just left. All I could think of was getting back there to figure out what the hell happens. Plus you hate Abby. When they tried to get me to feel for her i wasnt biting. I did not care about her, or her past, or her relationships. She killed Joel. But I thank God they did draw it out, because that gave me the time I needed to humanize and forgive Abby. They got me so late in Abby's story. When I saw what she went through to help those Scars, I didnt see a villian anymore. I saw an actual person with a good heart. When her friend scolds her and tells her shes not a good person and Abby breaks down because she can't seem to forgive herself either. She wasnt happy with what she did but I think she was looking for peace just like Ellie was trying to do when she went back for Abby. The game made me go from this completely one-sided blind hatred, to compassion and wanting nothing but the best for her. I WRESTLED WITH MYSELF pushing the attack buttons on the final scene. That was unlike anything I have ever experienced, and though the pacing mightve been screwy to some, I could not imagine any other way to do it. The way it moved me up and down gets a Fat 10 outta 10. Gameplay super intense and fun too but I just wanted to talk about the story lol.… Expand
  18. gnolib
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The story was extremely compelling, and I was absolutely transfixed by Ellie and Abby's narrative of grief, forgiveness, and other parallels. The nonlinear structure and emotion-driven plot definitely paid off. I can't wait to see what happens of Ellie and Dina, and Lev and Abby, Tommy, and I hope it doesn't take another seven years to learn moreOne of the best games I've ever played. The story was extremely compelling, and I was absolutely transfixed by Ellie and Abby's narrative of grief, forgiveness, and other parallels. The nonlinear structure and emotion-driven plot definitely paid off. I can't wait to see what happens of Ellie and Dina, and Lev and Abby, Tommy, and I hope it doesn't take another seven years to learn more about this incredible world! I'm sure in the future we'll look back on this game as one that is groundbreaking and trailblazing for other games to come.… Expand
  19. 1ndegoo
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Игра мне понравилась. Не понимаю почему так сильно застали из-за повестки?
  20. Miguebs14
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran juego en todos los apartados una jugabilidad sin igual dónde vas a tener que estar en constante movimiento si no quieres en te rastree un perro o que te franqueen y te maten, la inteligencia artificial es de lo mejor que he visto si saben dónde estás te van a rodear y no van a tener piedad igual que ellie tampoco la tiene, los infectados aunque la mayoría ya estaban en el anterior juego siguen siendo voraces y agresivos , sin dejar de mensionar al gran jefe de el rey rata que parece ser un gordinflon pegado a otros chasquiadores, es una historia cruda y te muestra como ellie y Abby perdieron todo lo que amaban por la venganza, me encantó poder jugar desde la perspectiva de Abby y ver cómo era el grupo de los lobos desde adentro y también ver las razones de Abby y que no solo es esa mujer mujer mato a Joel, que ella también tiene su parte buena pero ella elijio la venganza y al igual que ellie lo perdió todo, las dos peleas entre ellie y Abby son crudas en las que por diferentes razones no las quieres matar ni hacerles daño pero el juego te hace hacerlos y ahí comprendes que ellie y Abby lo perdieron todo por poner la venganza por encima de las personas que aman.… Expand
  21. WalterDingwall
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This is the exact game that a young adult, living so uneventfully during a pandemic, should play. This consequence that could only exist in a world akin to one The Last of Us Part 2 is set is invoking of unusual contemplation that could inspire the current generation to partake in becoming meaningful. There is a humanity in these characters that is difficult to experience in the worlds ofThis is the exact game that a young adult, living so uneventfully during a pandemic, should play. This consequence that could only exist in a world akin to one The Last of Us Part 2 is set is invoking of unusual contemplation that could inspire the current generation to partake in becoming meaningful. There is a humanity in these characters that is difficult to experience in the worlds of the people that are likely to play this game, and that is allowing of the necessity of this game.… Expand
  22. RedMonstrosity
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While it's instantly obvious that there are graphical enhancements over the original due to the platform, the standout difference is the story. And it's polarizing. Whereas TLOU, one could argue, had a happier overall ending with Joel and Ellie remaining together to form a father/daughter-style relationship in Jackson, TLOU2's story takes a darker and more complex path toward resolution.

    No, the story is not poorly written nor are major decisions at odds with the character development that takes place throughout the story. However, many of the negative reviews are from players who disagreed with those choices. TLOU2 is not for everyone because it operates in "shades of grey" - love, hate, revenge, empathy, forgiveness, loss...none of these emotions is dealt with in a black & white way throughout the story. In my opinion, that makes the journey that Ellie and Abby go through a much richer experience vs. the original TLOU (which I also loved).    … Expand
  23. RolaDocee
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great game, if you are not a incel or a Joel's widow, you Will like it. A lot.… Expand
  24. Blitzkrieg20
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Rainbow of emotions driven by revenge, love, and instinct of survival with adrenaline filled action. Great looking PS4 game in par with Red Dead Redemption 2.

    Finish Part I before playing Part II to appreciate this masterpiece and buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster of your love!
  25. JBrunoLeao
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautifully crafted world I have ever seen in a videogame. Do yourself a favour and play this.
  26. fillingsilence
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. The gameplay was such a good way to make you empathetic towards the villain of the story.
  27. trimoncello
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. la grafica è pazzesca, La storia è studiata quasi nei minimi dettagli(ovviamente c'è qualche buco di trama). il plot twist anche se è triste, è inaspettato come anche il finale. La storia poi ha un significato molto profondo e non è scontata visto che non è incentrata solo sulla vendetta. tra i migliori giochi che io abbia mai visto… Expand
  28. Priscila_15
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excelente juego, sin duda uno de los juegos mas esperados de este 2020, en tema de grafica, y elementos como son el soundtrack del juego son los que los completan y hacen que sea un juego tanto instrumental como en tema de graficas hace que se pueda llamar un juego de calidad y esfuerzo, ahora la historia, la historia se puede decir que tubo bajas y altas o lo amas o lo odias, sin duda al principio odie la historia pero al juntar las piezas porque este juego sin duda es un rompecabezas que lo tienes que armar para entenderlo, junte esas piezas y sin duda entendi el juego, es un buen juego y se que merece esta puntuacion, es una historia impactante que llega en el corazon, que completa las consecuencias del primero, recuerde el juego se llama el ultimo de nosotros porque es cierto si no se encuentra una cura en el mundo de de the last of us, solo quedara una persona, los personajes tienen virtudes y defectos porque se ven reflejados en los comportamientos de los personajes, es este el dolor que se refleja, ya no puede ser un mundo "normal" por la pandemia, sobrevives matando, y los protagonistas no son eternos y menos en este mundo.… Expand
  29. Rectifire
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Idk why fans are mad, fans even don't know why they're mad lmao, the gameplay and graphics are top notch as always, the music and sound design is 100/100, yes i admit the story could've been completely different and would've pleased us more, but with a setting like last of us's world "Pleasing" shouldn't exist. So it's obvious they would give the story a more realistic approach. DefinitelyIdk why fans are mad, fans even don't know why they're mad lmao, the gameplay and graphics are top notch as always, the music and sound design is 100/100, yes i admit the story could've been completely different and would've pleased us more, but with a setting like last of us's world "Pleasing" shouldn't exist. So it's obvious they would give the story a more realistic approach. Definitely among yhe best games of not only this year but all time.… Expand
  30. sven1986
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever. I loved part 1 fort the emotions it was able to transcend to the player unlike any other game I played. Part two managed to top that. I hated Abby and did not want to play with her. Later I was 'internally' pleading for her life. No other game can bring this to the table.… Expand
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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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