The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Dragonzarecool
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All around this game was just hard to get through... the writing is something you'd see in some Netflix zombie series, the gameplay has some good improvements but over 25+ hours it gets extremely monotonous and predictable. The characters are so poorly developed and feel extremely forced, for example Dina and Ellie find a weed farm and decide to have sex all while Joel is about to be tortured (and that's not the only sex scene) they are extremely out of place and just cringy honestly. The developers completely forgot what made the first game so great and that was the dynamic between an extremely closed off man who's lost everything, and the girl that was essentially his second chance. They had some of the right ideas for tlou2 but it was executed completely wrong. I don't recommend spending the $80 for how unsatisfying and generally upsetting the game is in the end. If this is the direction they want to go with writing then movies would be the better move, a game is meant to satisfy the person playing regardless of the end being sad, it felt like while I was playing everything I was forced to do was out of spite.… Expand
  2. Basfar45
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра,которая была самой ожидаемой игрой года,не только для меня,но для многих,игра которую с трепетом ждали многие миллионы фанатов,игра которая дала бы толчок и показала бы игровой индустрии как надо делать игры,оказалась провальной до горечи,сюжет(за 7 лет разработчики ничего лучше не придумали,кроме как,написать эту ересь,а не сценарий),геймплей,персонажи(в частности в моменте игры убийство Джоэла и чудо спасение его брата,горилла-терминатор,которой заставляют насильно сожалеть и сочувствовать,а из Элли делают вселенское зло),вставка огромной кучи собак,которых заставляют нас убивать по мере прохождения сюжета,убийство беременных женщин(что уже перебор даже для меня,не такие тренды должна задавать игра для людей которые будут играть в нее и не лучший пример для подрастающего поколения которое будет играть в нее).Единственный плюс в этой игре,так это безукоризненная игра актеров,которые действительно мастера своего дела и которые воплощали в жизнь больную,омерзительную и местами шизофреническую фантазию Нила Дракмана… Expand
  3. tiger10050
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10 for game play and mechanics. 8 for graphics. 0 for story. Which is actually surprising as Naughty Dog is usually the developer with best stories. They created a wonderful story in the Part I. They developed Joel and Ellie characters bit by bit. And what did they do in the Part II? They immediately killed one of the beloved characters, they force you to play for the killer of that character - Abby. We forced to play as Abby without any knowledge about her and, honestly, her character development is by any means weak. In the end I left with the feeling that they wanted to end the story with Ellie and Dina "happily ever after", but understood that they have f**ked it up and made a kind of continuation in Santa Barbara. So all in all I'm very disappointed in the story. I expected much better from Naughty Dog studio.… Expand
  4. JohnnyAntoni
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 tries so hard to be deep and thought-provoking, that it not only makes it a bad game, but also ruins much of the sentiment built after the first one. The gameplay has barely evolved since the first game, making it average but still ok. Graphics are stunning, but scenery is not as varied as in the first game, although this is mainly just due to the time scale. Maybe this would be a 5 as a standalone title, but it does need to be held up against its 7 year old predecessor and is one of the largest disappointments in recent gaming history.… Expand
  5. Hmat
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    Waste of time. Too many gameplay hours for very little reward. Major disconnect between the first game and the second game. Not worth $60.
  6. buka175
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    Это какой-то позор... Так изуродовать сюжет... Скука, искусственное затягивание истории, отталкивающие персонажи. Пару баллов за отличную графику.
  7. bavorec
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Dare I say that I enjoyed this more than Pt.I Not only is it a work of art, it is raising the bar for everything which comes after it and elevates the whole medium to the next level. It is an accomplishment. In a sea of “Avengers” this is “Taxi Driver”. Of course it‘s not perfect. It opens itself to criticism. But it is done with a bold and unapologetic vision and with artistic integrityDare I say that I enjoyed this more than Pt.I Not only is it a work of art, it is raising the bar for everything which comes after it and elevates the whole medium to the next level. It is an accomplishment. In a sea of “Avengers” this is “Taxi Driver”. Of course it‘s not perfect. It opens itself to criticism. But it is done with a bold and unapologetic vision and with artistic integrity and for this alone it needs to be commended. Not everyone might like it for different reasons but it just needs to be clear that this is a major milestone for the whole industry.… Expand
  8. Cpayne4474
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    The gameplay is improved but the story seems like they tried there best to destroy the first game
  9. TheWickMan
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay/graphics good. Story sucked. They ruined the franchise with this one. What were the writers they thinking???… Expand
  10. pixelstravel
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    In the shortest way, I could possibly explain: I am a fan of The Last Of Us, so here are my thoughts:

    Technically: 7/10 Execution of play mechanics for PS4 level are Ok ish, and where stuff is missing or weird, new stuff is added to make the game more immersive and real like. But then you have the bad stuff that make it so arcade... I get now why Ellie cannot climb over stuff (because    In the shortest way, I could possibly explain: I am a fan of The Last Of Us, so here are my thoughts:

    Technically: 7/10
    Execution of play mechanics for PS4 level are Ok ish, and where stuff is missing or weird, new stuff is added to make the game more immersive and real like. But then you have the bad stuff that make it so arcade... I get now why Ellie cannot climb over stuff (because another character can do that)... This game reminds me of GTA San Andreas when you would look to the right, to the left, before crossing the street and boom a car shows up out of nowhere. Same here, stuff just show up cuz why not... very realistic :)) Also reloading is bad... like on CS GO... walking sometimes feels like on FIFA when the character is not related to the ground it sits. The added new mechanics are awesome, and I love how Ellie can fall and still shoot. that is cool and badass at the same time.

    Effects: 9/10 -> I felt the adrenaline with the introduction of several elements to let you know what happens around you. Also the mood of the game, colours, special effects are top-notch. Flares are so awesome, wow! Also, the water looks good, and when is a storm outside be it in the forest, city or water, man you almost feel the fear of something falling on you. Good job there!

    Story: 1/10 -> never played a game I hated the story so much.

    Put a kid to kill everyone, and I mean everyone. Then people who should be more responsible choose to put themselves in risk for nothing... Then have a kid kill out of ... promise? Is this The Last of Us? Let's kill a bunch of humans, kids, dogs, pregnant women, mothers, fathers, patrol people etc.

    The only things you kill less are zombies and clickers -> you can outrun them so... the same amp to kill women and pregnant kids that are not infected cuz this is the vision of ND.

    The story is poorly driven, you have to make stuff for no f' reason and most times you would say: Joel would not want that, Joel would not do that, WTF Ellie why would you do that, ND why you force me to do that.

    And then the second part comes in and you question is WHAT?
    After you take a pause and maybe get back to the game or sell it ar Micromania (store in France related to games), or just continue because maybe the 5 stars are worth it in the end.

    Well, surprise surprise, ND decided to use bad publicity, as publicity. So no... the end of Part 2 is just sad... very sad. Ellie became a character that should just die and be at peace. Just like Joel. No more suffering, no more innocent people to die because of her.
    And the other characters -> instead of searching for the rainbows, make the rainbow...

    Remember hot the Hobbit was a very bad movie compared to The Lord of the Rings?
    Remember how the movie feels too long or too much?

    This is part 2, also too long, also done by the same team, also disappointing.
    But unlike the hobbit, this one costs 59,99 euro and you are forced to play like you don't want to, make choices that you, or the Ellie from part 1 would not make.

    So yeah, wanna get pissed of you lost hours? try the game.    … Expand
  11. Kunal1217
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This game sucks!! Lazy writing. Worst story
    False advertising
    Playing as Abby for more than half of the game
    No joel and ellie afevnture as told about.
    It just sucks.
  12. Lastofbugs
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pls dont buy this game if u liked tlou narrative and characters. This game is a 10/10 un graphics, music and most mechanics, but the story is a 0/10 showing no respect to the first game and killing all the fathers in the game for the lesbian story to make sense. The game is full of annoying bugs and the jumping mechanics are useless and poorly developed. I've played the game in survivor difficulty and the NPC's are completly dumb. After killing Joel in the first 2 hours of the game, and then killing jesee,(the new father introduced un this game) ND make you play as Abby. The killer.
    And they expect u to forgive her after what she did. If that didn't make you feel sick when u heard It, there's more, after two failed attempts of revenge, where Abby forgave Ellie's life, Ellie leaves Dina and goes after Abby. After a well developed fight, Ellie is about to kill Abby but then she remembers Joel and decides that after 25 hours of Game wanting to kill her and avenge his fallen dad, revenge is no longer an option, so she lets her live. The game ends with a dialog between Ellie and Joel one day before Joel was murdered by Abby wich ends with Joel saying:"yep" that i
    Was the last Word that Joel said to Ellie before his death.    … Expand
  13. tonyng8881
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    very bad game story, why I need to control people to kill Ellie, and the producer is also disagreeable
  14. Muftee786
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphic , gameplay and the voice acting was good but the only thing that annoyed me is that Joel dies in the first 2 hours and you had to be the killer of Joel which is abby for like 10 hours… Expand
  15. FlameE
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Definitely not worth it. It just rides on the first game’s success. The story makes you rethink why are wasting your time on this. Characters lack the personality that makes the first game great. And don’t get me start talking about the plot, plot holes everywhere.The AI feels like they were form a 2010 game.The only thing that’s good is the graphics which you see by watching an show ForDefinitely not worth it. It just rides on the first game’s success. The story makes you rethink why are wasting your time on this. Characters lack the personality that makes the first game great. And don’t get me start talking about the plot, plot holes everywhere.The AI feels like they were form a 2010 game.The only thing that’s good is the graphics which you see by watching an show For FREE.… Expand
  16. UlukaiUA
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    Good: Graphics and level design.
    Bad: Gameplay and story.
    Many time fillers :(
  17. khbro99
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This game had me on the edge of my seat waiting for scenes to play even though that the story is weaker than the first. I just love this game so much.
  18. Anastasia69
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    i just hurts. I was so hyped for the game but the story just sucks! In what universe dooes someone want to play the character who is hunting down your favorite charachter. You have to play against your own interests. Me big sad
  19. Terrylee
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 劇情爛透了！我沒想過等了7年卻是玩到這樣的作品
    艾莉為何要斷手指還要談吉他？
    這部分是整個遊戲最爛的地方！
    整個團隊難道沒有半個人阻止這個爛編劇發生嗎？    … Expand
  20. Kbanan
    Jun 29, 2020
    3
    What is the reason for this game to exist? I enjoyed certain gameplay aspects though the stark nihilism had me wanting to just be done with the game, it felt emotionally over after the first two hours. It’s been said it wasn’t made to be “fun” so, without “fun” as an intention millions of dollars have been spent to simply make an unoriginal statement. The world is amazingly built, theWhat is the reason for this game to exist? I enjoyed certain gameplay aspects though the stark nihilism had me wanting to just be done with the game, it felt emotionally over after the first two hours. It’s been said it wasn’t made to be “fun” so, without “fun” as an intention millions of dollars have been spent to simply make an unoriginal statement. The world is amazingly built, the graphics, animations, sound and atmosphere had me surprised the PS4 could even run it so all credit to the artists and programmers involved. However, there’s been several years of time for story development just to support an unwarranted personal strike from the director at the fan base...and watching the retreat into the sycophantic bubbles of denial and even arrogance on social media has been like watching a sad performance of self-flagellation...taking a piece of art and using destruction like some kind of twisted example you have a bigger heart for the story. Ironically, if we are to be lectured of the subjectivity of violence, hatred or love, and our actions as individuals being the real problem in the world (post-apocalyptic or not) then we’ve learned it not from the game but from it’s creation and aftermath.… Expand
  21. Vulgari
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible story telling, incoherent rambling no clear plot line and killing off favorite people of the game right out of the gate. I normally don't post reviews but I made a account just for this game. I was a huge last of us part one fan and was so looking forward to this game for years... After playing it wiping my rear with 60$ would have been money better spent.… Expand
  22. KMcc338
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    There is nothing much to this game except a trash story with over-the-top violence and a message it miserably fails to convey. I regret wasting my money on this game from a company that has abused copyright law and advertising to lie and cheat consumers into thinking they are experiencing a continuation of the first (and incredible) Last of Us entry.
  23. JWhizard_
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This is a perfect example of why graphics don't make a game great. When Naughty Dog wrote this story they went the route of how can we best piss of our existing fan base.
    If you are a returning Last of Us player this is a do not buy.
  24. FredTheFish
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    Lets start off with the positive: the graphics looks good, The environment is beautiful to look at, the gameplay is pretty average with new step-up to its previous game, and the voice acting is great and the music is great. Now knowing The Last of Us, the core of the game is story and characters and this game doesn't deliver that. It's not why the game is how it is, it's how it it wasLets start off with the positive: the graphics looks good, The environment is beautiful to look at, the gameplay is pretty average with new step-up to its previous game, and the voice acting is great and the music is great. Now knowing The Last of Us, the core of the game is story and characters and this game doesn't deliver that. It's not why the game is how it is, it's how it it was executed. They tried to take this into a new direction and I don't like it imo. It's like everything from the first game is banished from this game like a sequel wasn't supposed to happen. When I saw the trailers for this game, I thought we were getting another Joel and Ellie bond adventure, but what we got was totally different. The fact that people liked the game and not looking back at the trailers makes it feel like they were manipulated with lies that they didn't know. I have played disappointing games before, but nothing lower than this fanfic of a game.… Expand
  25. gabevll
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    I think that this game is technically perfect, the story has so forced elements to cause impact in the player that makes a empty experience, do not buy this if you have affection with the first game.
  26. SpookyPotato420
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    In short, the first half is pretty good, probably an 8/10 by itself. Only real qualm is that characters make a lot of dumb, unbelievable decisions. I truly struggled to finish the second half, it was just terrible and I hate it so much.
  27. reydetuputamadr
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Porqueria de juego, si quiero graficos y buena jugabilidad me voy a Rd2 que es mil veces mejor, la historia simplemente es tan mala que parece lo hicieron aproposito para que la gente se enoje, un asco total.
  28. enricojacko
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Bad storytelling and scripting, bad choices in character development, most disappointing release since ever.
  29. fillup10
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. these **** killed joel and tried to get us to sympathize for Abby... no one gives a **** about her this ain’t about her… Expand
  30. Ferdeep
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    Game of 2 halves. First is great and about characters you care about, the second is not and about characters you positively dislike but have to keep playing.
    I haven't not finished a game in 10 years but I've better things to do than be irritated at having to play characters I don't care about.
    Youtube will, I'm sure tell me what happens in the end. Sadly, I'm OK with that. Overall, not    Game of 2 halves. First is great and about characters you care about, the second is not and about characters you positively dislike but have to keep playing.
    I haven't not finished a game in 10 years but I've better things to do than be irritated at having to play characters I don't care about.
    Youtube will, I'm sure tell me what happens in the end. Sadly, I'm OK with that. Overall, not worth £55, I'd wait until its half the price , at least you'll pay for half the game.    … 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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