The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. WillHar270
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The story of TLOU P2 is, simply put, an extraordinary achievement in storytelling, and one of which I have very rarely seen in a video game. I’m sure the vast majority have seen the leaks or have had it spoiled for them by now, and straight away I want to say, do not let these spoilers steer you away from playing this game. This game has to be played to properly appreciate this work ofThe story of TLOU P2 is, simply put, an extraordinary achievement in storytelling, and one of which I have very rarely seen in a video game. I’m sure the vast majority have seen the leaks or have had it spoiled for them by now, and straight away I want to say, do not let these spoilers steer you away from playing this game. This game has to be played to properly appreciate this work of art.
    The story is a gut-wrenching, heart-breaking, and devastating journey that after 25 hours of playing, I didn’t want it to end. The structure of this story is a complex and ambitious approach from Neil Druckmann and co in attempting to take the player on a spiritual journey across the world of TLOU with our characters. Naughty Dog created a story that would continuously test the players emotions throughout the entirety of the game, and often leave the player feeling completely torn between what is right and wrong, whether they agree with the actions of a character, or even to an extent, making the player themselves question their own beliefs and emotions and impose guilt on them for their actions in a video game. Naughty Dog have perfected the art of putting the player into the characters shoes. You are Ellie. You are setting out on this seemingly blood-searching mission of revenge.

    The games story is told in many ways. One of these ways is the incredibly emotional and soul-destroying flashbacks to previous events throughout the characters life. These flashbacks perfectly tell the story of the characters you encounter throughout the game and provide perfect understanding as to why they feel and act the way they do. Often the game would leave you wondering, what happened there? Why is this character acting like that? How did this character reach this position? And well, the flashbacks in this game perfectly explain every bit of that. Admittedly, some flashbacks can often be seen to be in the wrong place in terms of the timeline of the game. Some flashbacks may have had a greater impact if they were told in a different order, however this does not take away the fact that ND’s use of flashbacks is a spectacular achievement. These sequences are an incredible nod back to the previous game, which anyone who played and loved the first game are happy to see and hear.

    Naughty Dog have once again mastered the art of fast paced sequences that leave the player on the edge of their seat, and yet again perfected those slower, more emotional moments of bonding and growth between the characters. These are those special gaming moments that stay with you long after you have completed this game.

    The story of The Last of Us Part 2 is a complicated emotional and spiritual journey told by a range of extensive storytelling and structural devices which can cause this game to be seen as messy. However, the sheer complexity of the story Neil Druckmann is trying to tell has to be approached with an open mind. Let the story play out, let Naughty Dog take you on this path they have created for us to discover and follow. This game is not your standard video game story. This is the sort of story you would expect to see in a classic novel or a blockbuster movie, this is not a simple story of revenge, this is not what you expect it to be. Just to quote the words of Girlfriend Reviews on YouTube, the plot and the story are two completely different things. The plot is the main idea of where the game will take you and what it will follow throughout. The story however is each individual character’s journey along the way and how we reach the ultimate plot goal. Simply put, on the surface the plot may be seen as simple, however the story is the complex artistic creation that lays underneath, and that is the part that should be truly appreciated across the entire gaming community.
    This is a story of redemption, soul searching and the everlasting cycle of violence and where violence and obsession leads you. This game was designed to be uncomfortable to play, this isn’t just your standard video game, this is a story and Naughty Dog wants you to listen. This game will teach you lessons, and if by the end of it you haven’t learn anything, then you haven’t beaten the game, the game has beaten you.

    The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece. Albeit does have its flaws just like any other story may have, this game is an outstanding achievement in both design and storytelling like no other we have seen on this generation. This game will change the way you think and will completely alter your perceptions of any other game you will ever play. The Last of Us Part 2 is a must play, there is no other way about it. Don’t just take my word for it, play it for yourself and see.
    One thing is for sure, the PlayStation 4 is signing off in style.
    To Naughty Dog, Sony and all who worked on this game: Thank you. The Last of Us Part 2 (2020), Final Score: 9.7/10    … Expand
  2. Jamie7s
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece play to the end before judging this game I've got the platinum and it's an amazing game the story telling is amazing the gameplay is great and the accessibility means anyone could play this game
  3. Tinaaj_02
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game because of the amazing graphics and feeling ellie's emotions, the player needs to think smart and that is what makes it hard and enjoyable… Expand
  4. Wakedab
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Such a great gameplay and storytelling! Even though there are many negative reviews, I hope that Naughty Dog won’t be afraid to make a game in the way they want to.
  5. MetroDrive
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра не без греха. Но назвать ее плохой язык не поворачивается. Игра года.… Expand
  6. NATALIA2509
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! I Don't know why people are not happy with it. Amazing story, amazing caracters just best game I played like part I. Hoping for Part III. Play the game and then post the rewiew.
  7. MUDRE1
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Бесспорно игра 2020 года. Спасибо за разработчикам за все эмоции, я восхищаюсь игрой, сценарием и вашим трудом. Великолепие
  8. George_Smasher
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Absolute 10/10 Nothing comes even next to it when it comes to attention in detail,mechanics,stunner animations and cut scenes,gameplay and level design, the game feels just too "alive" and "breathing" in every step you take. An absolute pleasure to play.
    The hate to it because of some people not liking where the story went is just unfair...
    Spoilers without context, and watching someone    Absolute 10/10 Nothing comes even next to it when it comes to attention in detail,mechanics,stunner animations and cut scenes,gameplay and level design, the game feels just too "alive" and "breathing" in every step you take. An absolute pleasure to play.
    The hate to it because of some people not liking where the story went is just unfair...
    Spoilers without context, and watching someone play it from YouTube dont do it justice.    … Expand
  9. Kowalski3
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego, muy buena historia y su jugabilifad increíble, es una obra maestra sin duda alguna
  10. AntonioBlumer
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Um game que mexe com player, com uma história tão profunda que vc sente o peso dos personagens. Um jogo que consegue envolver a pessoa que está jogando, conseguindo passar os sentimentos e a profundidade dos personagem.
    Com uma ótima jogabilidade é fluidez dos movimentos, deixando a pessoa ainda mais imersa no universo do game. PS: Parabéns a todos os envolvidos na produção deste jogo    Um game que mexe com player, com uma história tão profunda que vc sente o peso dos personagens. Um jogo que consegue envolver a pessoa que está jogando, conseguindo passar os sentimentos e a profundidade dos personagem.
    Com uma ótima jogabilidade é fluidez dos movimentos, deixando a pessoa ainda mais imersa no universo do game. PS: Parabéns a todos os envolvidos na produção deste jogo incrível, obrigado pela experiência vivida enquanto eu jogava este game, não tenho mais palavras para descrever o quão incrível foi minha jogatina.    … Expand
  11. Zverpod
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, my real score is 8.5/10. Why I set it to 10? Later about that.
    I'll start from storyline, because it is storyline, what provoked maximal resonance.
    This game neither about gays nor about trans-genders, neither about strong women nor about feminism. This game about hatred and forgiveness, about problems in mutual understanding and just about life. In real life absolutely not all people are beautiful inside and outside, not all people are heterosexual and every character, so loved by fans, can be killed at any moment. This game asks so many questions, and show us, how monochrome our life vision can be, how hard for us can be put ourselves in place of another people. If you ask me, this game masterfully playing with our feelings and worldview, rotating story way by 180 degrees when it needed.
    Tightness of the story can be disputable moment, but I'm not sure that without it, we could feel what we have felt.
    About other parts of the game.
    Pros:
    Graphics is great, especially if keep in mind fact, that PS4 platform has been released 7 years ago. Gameplay and enemy AI are improved in comparsion with first part.
    Sound is not so cool as in Hellblade, but still no complains. Music is great, but worse than in 1st part.

    Cons:
    Sometimes is highly noticeable, that NPCs with same models staying on distance of few meters from each other, that spoils impression about the game.
    Allies AI still can be boring a bit. Especially for Dina.
    Music is good, but worse than in 1st part in my opinion.
    Hard level (not maximal) is too easy. I always had full inventory and died just 20-30 times during all playtime.

    As I already said, my score is 8.5/10. So why 10? Just because lot of people gave 0/10 even if noted good visual, music, gameplay etc. Even if you totally disliked the game because of Joel death, lesbian Ellie, heavy-proteined Abby or something, it doesn't deserve 0/10 at all, because, as you said, it has good graphics and interesting gameplay. So my 10 is just for balance.    … Expand
  12. Ygor013
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei se não o melhor Não curti 100% o final mais o jogo está insano
  13. Cowboy_Henk
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really fantastic game! Naughty Dog did it again and they still are my favorite developer. The gameplay is very entertaining, the AI is smart, you always have to move and think ahead.The graphics are top notch, the best facial expressions and (voice) acting, ligthing, textures,....Everything has super high production values and the attention to detail is unpar.
    The audio is incredible, you really have to hear this in surround: you can hear which direction the enemy is, the enemies shout commands or are in shock when a comrade dies and they even shout their name.
    The Story is 10/10. Ok it's depressing. Joel does but he sometimes comes back in flashbacks so he's not really dead, the game wants to tell you that Ellie will always remember him. The game wants Joel to die because it wants you to feel the same anger as Ellie. Ellie has now a cause why she wants to take you on a revenge trip. But the killer Abby also becomes the main character and this is a very bold but smart move of Naughty Dog. The game wants to tell you that there is no good or evil. Ellie has her reasons to kill Abby, because she killed her father figure: Joel. But Joel killed Abby's father!!! So Abby also had a good reason to kill Joel. We learn from Abby's past that she's not evil but just wants her revenge just like Ellie ..... It's an interesting change of perspective which I like. The end was weird but interesting, you play as Abby who wants to kill Ellie... And later on you play as Ellie who wants to kill Abby. In the end you are not cheering that someone wins, you want them both live and go their seperate ways. Who wins? Ellie? Abby? Nobody? You have to play the game. Just do it, keep an open mind and enjoy. Also check out on Youtube: Girlfriend reviews and their video: 'understanding Last Of Us 2" . After this you understand it better, they really nailed it.    … Expand
  14. Egonator
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    How far the spiral of violence will take you and are you even able to get out of it? Play this game and you will find out. Story has more levels than first part and nothing is black and white anymore. Colors of your story are changing and sometimes you wish that darkness is not there. But it is. You will reevaluate your standings many times. Excellent visual narrative and story build up.How far the spiral of violence will take you and are you even able to get out of it? Play this game and you will find out. Story has more levels than first part and nothing is black and white anymore. Colors of your story are changing and sometimes you wish that darkness is not there. But it is. You will reevaluate your standings many times. Excellent visual narrative and story build up. Characters are evolving as the Seattle skyline gets ready for storm. Dark clouds and thunders of storm will not bring the clean air but another wave of despair as characters tries to change their fate. At the end, even the storm will calm down and will spit you out - filled with immersive story and excellent game play. Highly recommend this installation.… Expand
  15. Fabioadrianoze
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    O jogo é incrível a princípio ele pode assustar com essas nova premissa mas ele te da uma trama incrível é vc se pega torcendo pra todos a jogabilidade é incrível eu recomendo pra quem gosta de uma boa história é que procura um desenrolar MT bom
  16. Butterflyaloy
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The greatest game I have ever played. A masterpiece. That’s it. The best.
  17. mjfranci
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    not the game everyone wanted but the game everyone needed. the last of us part 2 embarks u in a overwhelming journey. you'll be faced with hatred and anger. but somehow naughty dog manages to twist your brain and throw u in a land of confusion about what's right and what's wrong. this game is a flawed masterpiece everyone needs to play.
  18. Nikita1985
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    ND!!! You create great game!!! Thank you!!! Thank you very much!!! Now I going to New game plus!
  19. Jez9515
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE！ Finished the game in 2 days. Breathtaking graphics. Great story that explores multiple human emotions and character development. I ended up loving both protagonists: Abby ＆ Ellie... they' d make a lovely couple ；）
  20. NguyenTrongThie
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This is the best game i was play. Damn it’s so gôd, i don’t know how ND can make this game. I hope ib future ND can make game like this.
  21. 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.
  22. mathias860
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is the bravest game I ever play... by far. Therefore, you have to be brave enough to play it and enjoy it
  23. Sportrider8
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    El juego es brutal, ambientación, detalles, como exprime la ps4 al máximo.
    De lo mejor de esta generación, para todos aquellos que no sepan apreciar el juego, les mando un fuertisimo abrazo, me sabe fatal que por unas cuantas tonterías no podáis disfrutar de una auténtica obra de arte.
  24. baderallawati
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came into this game expecting a lot of negative stuff, but I was really surprised at how well crafted the narrative is.
    I saw that abby's storyline was a great addition to showcase how both Ellie and Abby are both good guys in their own stories, and how the hate and revenge cycle is a losing game that made everyone worse off at the end of their own stories.

    its bleak. its sad, its not a happy game.....but its a powerful narrative that got me wondering who the good person was in this game, and how in the universe's narrative, the post-apocalypse is a hellscape with humanity emerging as another monster to make everything worse... in that narrative, humanity could have done so much better, but like in the universe... we fail and Abby/Ellie's focus on their own revenge story ruined both their lives and they both got nothing out of it....not even the revenge they were seeking out to get.    … Expand
  25. Max1boy
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Great game, the story is basic but very impactful.
    The writing is great even a few weeks after finishing the game I'm still thinking about it and getting to new conclusions.
  26. Fentax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love the game and story, it all makes sense i dont know why people cry so much!
  27. StNishigo
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. Naughty Dog has done it again. The Characters are compelling, Set pieces are beautiful, and the story was masterfully written. Best game of 2020 so far. Naughty Dog took a lot of chances and I believe they paid off. The ending was brutal but it'll give me a lot to think about. A tragic tale about revenge.… Expand
  28. Stiernacken
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played trough the Game twice and thought a lot about the story and the characters.
    I think there should be more Games out there that do something different with the Story.
    Its very sad that a game that does something different is hated so much. Could people please stop comparing it to the first game and I dont understand how Joel acts out of character. He changed in Jackson he learned that there are still good people and besides of that he had no reason to think that Abby and her Group are bad people. Dont get me wrong i really liked the first game but i like the second one even better. 10 outa10 game ****    … Expand
  29. Connorjohn
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was amazing they had to kill Joel of to resume the story u wouldn’t of had a impact if it was anyone else and Ellie didn’t kill Abby because she new Joel wouldn’t want Ellie to turn into a straight killer… Expand
  30. realjavad1
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a true masterpiece in the game world, with gameplay, soundtrack, and storytelling at its best
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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