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. RiverutsGames
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Best game I ever played! A worthy sequel! A true masterpiece! A must play! Don't listen to anyone telling you that the game is bad because it isn't. Do yourself a favor and buy the game! You won't regret it.
  2. xXcansersuxsXx
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I think that people just hate on the game when it’s actually a very good game with an amazing playthrough and it has great gameplay I’d rate the game higher if I could
  3. parsifal_667
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Я не стану париться с английским. Просто напишу как есть. Те кто поставили игре низкие оценки - это просто дибилы которые не прошли игру или пещерные люди которые никогда не видели как сосутся друг с другом девушки. Что в этом вообще такого? Как можно было докопаться до такого? Игра просто великолепна, 10/10.Я не стану париться с английским. Просто напишу как есть. Те кто поставили игре низкие оценки - это просто дибилы которые не прошли игру или пещерные люди которые никогда не видели как сосутся друг с другом девушки. Что в этом вообще такого? Как можно было докопаться до такого? Игра просто великолепна, 10/10.
  4. krisztiand11
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, no words for this. Best experience ever. The story, the music, the characters, the dialogues, just simple perfect.
  5. NashTG
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is horribly underappreciated by those thousands of "fans" who aren't able to understand what Naughty Dog intends to be the whole point of the game, while feeling entitled to a sequel that applies to their expectations.
    And for those claiming that the leaks ruined the game, they just failed to judge the game for what it is, and not for what surrounds it. And, for starters, what    This game is horribly underappreciated by those thousands of "fans" who aren't able to understand what Naughty Dog intends to be the whole point of the game, while feeling entitled to a sequel that applies to their expectations.
    And for those claiming that the leaks ruined the game, they just failed to judge the game for what it is, and not for what surrounds it. And, for starters, what kind of a real fan willingly interests his/herself on spoiling the game's plot?
    Anyways, the game itself is just fantastic. It exceeds amazingly in showing us how biased we can all be in terms of loving a character. It shows us what Joel's actions in the first game meant in a living and organic world. It puts us on perspective for the consequences of those terrible things we helped in doing on the first game.
    Granted, the story is not at all an easy pill to swallow, and it requires and open mind to understand the point and meaning behind it all. Overall, Naughty Dog accomplished what no other game, movie or show has made me feel about a story, and that's what's unique and special about this game, and why it truly deserves the title of masterpiece despite all the undeserved "leak rage " and unfair reviews.    … Expand
  6. nickserys
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is definitely the best game of this generation, and THE best I have ever had the fortune to play. Beautiful, poignant, and heartbreaking, this is a video game that takes us deep into the trenches of human violence and its costs—but in a way that doesn’t feel pretentious. 10/10.
  7. SerQualquer
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I already want to start emphasizing the inclusion of a complete accessibility system, it is very important to remember that there are different people, who need certain adaptations to be able to enjoy a game, and I am very happy to see an AAA game worrying about being accessible to everyone . I hope The Last os Us II will become an example and that accessibility options will becomeI already want to start emphasizing the inclusion of a complete accessibility system, it is very important to remember that there are different people, who need certain adaptations to be able to enjoy a game, and I am very happy to see an AAA game worrying about being accessible to everyone . I hope The Last os Us II will become an example and that accessibility options will become increasingly common in the gaming industry.

    Its soundtrack is as good as that of the first game, and remains an essential element to put the player in the right atmosphere.

    Incredible graphics, and speaking of graphics, I want to emphasize the facial expressions of the characters, some scenes are very beautiful exactly because we clearly see the feelings of the characters through their expressions and looks, not to mention that this adds a lot to the text of the game, since expressions often say much more than words, which ends up enriching the script.

    The gameplay does not innovate much, and this is not a defect, the second game focuses its efforts on improving the gameplay of the first, which is a little out of date these days, and among all the news, the dodge is certainly one of those that more adds to the quality of the gameplay, making it more dynamic, but yes, there are other welcome innovations, such as being able to crouch and swing on ropes, these additions add a vertical factor in the exploration of the scenarios, expanding the player's exploration options. And talking about exploration, I want to highlight the level design that follows the same high quality as the first, the more open scenarios and with this vertical factor make exploration much more engaging and gives a greater sense of freedom, in addition to that, however open it is be the scenario it is not difficult to find the right path.

    The art direction of the game is excellent, the open scenarios bring a mix of destruction and nature in a very convincing and beautiful way, while the more closed and dark scenarios bring us insecurity and melancholy, each scenario has its history, and seeing those sites destroyed, we can feel the lives destroyed after the day of the outbreak.

    It is a strong story that touches feelings that are very deep and difficult to deal with. Its history is dense and makes you finish the thrilling game exhausted. The game manipulates very well what the player "should" feel and if the player gives himself up to the proposal of the game, he will certainly draw valuable lessons. It's such a good story, if not better than the first game, but, unlike the first, this story makes you anguished and sad.

    The main defect is the development of the characters. The game has many new characters and the game manages to develop several of them well, but some end up not having the necessary development, and ends up leaving a sense of wasted potential. Despite this, the game remains excellent.

    (sorry if I have typos, English is not my native language)    … Expand
  8. zikavb
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is the perfect combination of an excellent Hollywood movie with a fat budget with fun and flowing gameplay
  9. UnrealSHOT
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing its a piece of art create to admire the history, graphics and the music just from thinking of this game gives me goosebumps. Everyone needs to play this game is incredible.
  10. wmreuter
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I didn't think it was possible to make a better sequel than the first, but somehow they found a way. Improved in almost every area. I hated the story at first but slowly welcomed it. This is a true masterpiece, cant wait to play it again.
  11. DrClark
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you play this game seeking for accomplishment, satisfaction, or rejoice, you will be disappointed. You will hate what you see, what you do. You will feel horrified by your own actions. But art is not only beauty and comfort, is it? This game is an art piece.… Expand
  12. Nima7383
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 was a best game I ever play in my life! The story the game play was cool and nice… Expand
  13. RossettiDiego03
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    It's really breathtaking. Under every aspects.
    From the plot at the graphics.
  14. Caren98gamer
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    یکی از بهترین بازی های کل عمر گیمریم این بازی بود و اینکه این بازی قانون شکنی های متعددی داشته و توانسته مخاطب را درگیر کنه.داستان درگیر کننده،گرافیک چشم نواز،گیم پلی روان فقط قسمت کوچکی از این شاهکار هستند. در کل تجربه بسیار جالبی بود از نظر من حتما تجربه اش کنیدیکی از بهترین بازی های کل عمر گیمریم این بازی بود و اینکه این بازی قانون شکنی های متعددی داشته و توانسته مخاطب را درگیر کنه.داستان درگیر کننده،گرافیک چشم نواز،گیم پلی روان فقط قسمت کوچکی از این شاهکار هستند. در کل تجربه بسیار جالبی بود از نظر من حتما تجربه اش کنید
  15. MrOnion
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. English is not my first language, so please give me the benefit of the doubt, especially when discussing faith- and LGBTQ-issues.

    Every once in a while a person is in a position where they are able to create a cultural artefact that’s a quantum leap above everything else in that artform. It takes a lot of talent, hard work and resources, along with help from other people, but they’re able to create something lasting that brings the culture in which they work forward in a big way. I think Neil Druckmann is in that position, and The last of us (part 1) is one of those quantum leaping artefacts. It tells a story that’s engaging and challenging and wraps it in gameplay that’s equally engaging and challenging and leaves you in that place where good art can’t take you but great art can: emotional uproar, not just satisfaction.

    I think The Last of Us Part II is a great game, easily one of the best I’ve played, and a worthy sequel that builds upon the things that made the first game amazing and that also doesn’t shy away from trying to say something about the extremes of the human experience while still portraying things that are too often seen as extremes as completely un-dramatic. It is however a game of two parts: story and gameplay (and of course in many other ways too), and to me those two parts are not equally as impressive this time around.

    While the ending in the first game leaves you with an open question, namely whether you too would sacrifice mankind and your daughter’s love to save her life, this sequel leaves you with a much more closed statement, namely that vengeance leads to the destruction of yourself and of that which is dear to you. That’s at the same time more hopeful than the ending of part 1, since at least the characters end up learning something, but also less satisfying since it is a story we have been told many times before, and it doesn’t pull the rug out from under you in the same way. I felt like someone had simultaneously punched me in my stomach and made all other games into childish toys after finishing the first game, and after this I just felt tired and drained and a little bit frustrated. Not because I think the thesis of the game isn’t a valid one, nor because I think I could have done it better myself, but mostly because it has at least three too many endings, and a couple of narrative beats towards the end that felt superfluous to me.

    The gameplay part I really liked! It felt awesome to be a badass, both as Ellie and as Abby, and I liked how they made me play differently. Especially I liked how playing as Abby hade me take bigger risks and go in and out of stealth more than when playing as Ellie, where I felt like i failed if anyone saw me. I look forward to starting ng+ and take what I’ve learned from that into a new playthrough and bring a little more confidence.

    I didn’t have that much trouble getting through any encounter (except for the damned rat-king...), but I felt like that was because I was playing well and making smart choices about which enemy to go for next and in what way, and not because the game was easy.
    I liked making the infected attack my human enemies, but was expecting that kind of mixed encounters to be more frequent.
    I’m a bit ambivalent about the open world section. It really stands out as a great place to explore, but I kind of forgot about it quickly after it was over and it feels a little strange to have that “bubble” in an otherwise linear game. Although I can see how it is important to have a little bit of light, almost frothy, adventuring before descending into hell.

    I do understand that not everyone wants to have “politics” polluting their gaming experience, and I think that’s a fair point. If I, as a left wing, atheistic swede, played a game that forced me to burn down an abortion clinic, I would question its motives and why the creator felt the need to put that in there. I might even feel a great deal of animosity toward the people involved in making the game. That said, I loved the diversity in this game and how it was just presented as a matter of fact. Prejudices exist in this world, but the story isn’t about them, and in many ways the world has just moved on from them.
    Abby’s physique made me think that she was trans, I’ll admit. That misconception was reinforced many times for instance by dialogue, and I’ll even admit that I thought the position she and Owen chose when they had sex was a hint... That’s me being prejudiced and I’ll own up to it and be grateful that this game showed me that I have those prejudices.

    To summarize my feelings about this game I would say that it’s on the cusp of being great art, but absolutely one of the greatest games I’ve played.
    Thanks for reading this far and may your survival be long!    … Expand
  16. CosioMiguel
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Hermoso Gameplay y fantástica historia!
    El juego es algo largo y más si quieres obtener todos sus coleccionables.
    Sin lugar a dudas es un juego que deberías probar!
  17. Kev8o95
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    It's a fantastic game, the story is clever, perhaps to many and to long cuts scenes but in general it's brilliantly made and told. The ratings of zero should all be ignored, imagine how poor a game needs to be to justify that score, so play it and see to realise the user scores are just mob rule, or this group think because its the 'thing' to do.
  18. Sixshooter
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game, yes the story isn’t your normal hero’s journey, but it’s based in realism. Most People don’t die in cool heroic ways in real life. Death is **** But if you take away the one sad death you are left with a beautiful, immersive, gripping experience. This made me feel SOMETHING. And that is powerful enough In itself. Plus the combat, graphics, mechanics, and everything else are **** killer!… Expand
  19. jamesyp42
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in video game storytelling. I can't fathom how someone cannot enjoy it.
  20. Guidedocean
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Excellent game from graphics to story and sound. The story is also good if u play with open mind
  21. ScottMC17
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    While i do understand some of the criticism, it wasnt a deal breaker for me. Great game.
  22. NickBenton
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    According to many scholars throughout history, one can gauge a culture based on two metrics, intelligence and empathy. The vitriolic push-back against a brilliant the brilliant philosophical challenge presented in The Last of Us: Part II confirms for me what I had suspected for quite some time now...western civilization is lacking in the ability to understand more than a single side to aAccording to many scholars throughout history, one can gauge a culture based on two metrics, intelligence and empathy. The vitriolic push-back against a brilliant the brilliant philosophical challenge presented in The Last of Us: Part II confirms for me what I had suspected for quite some time now...western civilization is lacking in the ability to understand more than a single side to a story...and by and large, possesses the IQ normally reserved for an animal...cracker.

    Well done Naughty Dog, all the artists, cast, designers, writers, and musicians for producing a masterful example of a balanced and compelling account of the true cost of vengeance, a game in which there are no winners and everyone pays to play, like it or not.

    For those who struggle to grasp this, read more...please. The simple act of reading a work of fiction inherently guides the mind to consider all sides of situations, putting one's self in the shoes of another. I suppose this should not come as a surprise, given the state of things in the world...but it is still disappointing that so many find it impossible to broaden their scope and view the humanity of others.

    Pax    … Expand
  23. Sensual_Potato
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing follow up to the original title, the story was great and multiple viewpoints added to the depth. I thoroughly enjoyed the game and the final acts really hit hard. I understand some of the criticism but none of it deserves negative scores it has. It takes a bit of critical thinking and extrapolation on the players part but it is an amazing story and narrative.
  24. Altayyeb
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To everyone whom played video games before for fun, and for deep diving into a game's story, this will be a masterpiece, It is a game that grows no matter what, the main character (of the past part) gets killed in the first steps of the game yet the game still holds it together, 5hen emotions happen and suddenly you play the opposite side of the story, and without wanting it .. you actually feel sympathetic for both.. it is by far the best real life game experience that shows you that everything in life has two sides whether you like it or not.. the within all that, the world actually grows , as nature doesn't care to our feelings .. it simply goes by them… Expand
  25. Andreb23
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego invreible, triste pero increíble con una historia que te mete en ella… Expand
  26. KalebPi
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Loved it! Developers did an amazing job. Actors too! Beautiful game. Ignore the review bombers!
  27. Mateux93
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de la generación, lastima que haya gente a la que sólo le gusten los finales felices porque lo que han hecho con este juego en cuanto a la historia era algo que pensaba que no vería en un videojuego nunca, el final del primero ya fue atrevido al no ser el típico final feliz pero lo que han hecho aquí lo es muchísimo más, el juego no es perfecto, todo hay que decirlo, demasiados recuerdos y un bajón enorme cuando pasas de manejar a Ellie a manejar a Abby, pero por todo lo demás es una delicia jugarlo, las animaciones son increíbles, al igual que los gráficos, una genialidad en mi opinión.… Expand
  28. SerMar22
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Simplemente una OBRA MAESTRA con todas las letras... ND nunca decepciona y sigue superándose con cada juego que lanza.
  29. Tizbang
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece of the PS4 era. Graphics look like next gen. Attention to detail is incredible. Storyline is surprising, captivating and thought provoking. Gameplay is really fun and the changing environments and levels means it doesn't feel repetitive. I'll replay it and I never do that. I don't think I've experienced a game on this level before. And it's a good thing that IThis game is a masterpiece of the PS4 era. Graphics look like next gen. Attention to detail is incredible. Storyline is surprising, captivating and thought provoking. Gameplay is really fun and the changing environments and levels means it doesn't feel repetitive. I'll replay it and I never do that. I don't think I've experienced a game on this level before. And it's a good thing that I have finished it cos I think if I talked about it for much longer my wife was going to move out.

    I don't really understand the haters — basically it seems some people are simply way too attached to specific characters and where they think a story should predictably go. The same sort of people who thought the fan-service given at the end of Game of Thrones was awesome.

    Others are just bigots.

    And I think it's likely that neither of them want to admit it. So they claim there are plot holes or that there are gameplay glitches or some other BS to explain why they're not happy.

    The only valid reason I've really heard for why some people don't like it is that it is extremely bleak. If you're easily depressed or get too emotional. Perhaps Spyro the Dragon remaster would be a better option.    … Expand
  30. Killstou
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра просто вышка, много хейта на ее обрушилось.
    Эбби не просто убила Джоэла, она убила и Эльку внутри по вине самой Эльки, у ее брльше не будет возможности помириться с Д. хотя многие годы его отталкивала.
    Вся игра говорит о мести во ято ты превратился из-за мести, стала делать то что никогда не стала бы и только в конце она все осознала...    … Expand
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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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