The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Harrypinga
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Recém zerei este jogo, na dificuldade Sobrevivente e eu simplesmente amei, é uma história sobre consequências, funciona bem, tem um ótimo ritmo e você ver duas perspectivas, cada uma das duas vendo as merdas da outra, lutando contra traumas internos, é fantástico, TLOU 2 definitivamente não é pra uma criança, um adolescente, esse é um jogo feito pra adultos, é um jogo pesado ao extremo, suas ações, o gore, a trama, sabe? Tudo é pesado, é incrível, A Abby funciona muito bem na história, os novos personagens são incríveis, interessantes, eu me sinto vendo um filme, eu fico com dó de matar alguém, fico arrependido assim como acontece com ambas, elas entram em um buraco muito fundo, questionando sua humanidade, tentando se redimir, mas a fúria, a necessidade de uma vingança, vai consumindo a humanidade delas e você vai acompanhando e sentindo aquilo, dificilmente o mundo vai presenciar um jogo tão realista, tanto em questões gráficas, quanto em profundidade de personagens e enredo, não é perfeito, mas tá lá no topo, jogo do ano 2020… Expand
  2. tuncibalunci
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm giving this game a 10 because none of these haters want to give a proper rating. Let's get the easy parts away. This is the best looking game I've ever played and it's still on PS4. The music is a pure masterpiece, the voice acting, motion capture and facial expressions are so realistic. The combat is way better than the first game, we don't have Ellie from the first game literally running into the bad guys without being seen. And now, the story. People are still talking about it today because sometimes, the most controversial art is the most beautiful. The story left me speechless in tears, depressed for a whole month and no other game has ever done that to me.

    First of all, we're gonna talk about Joel's death. While I can understand why some people think it doesn't make sense, that Joel was given way too easy to Abby, coincidences, etc. I don't think that really matters at all. The death scene was absolutely ruthless, I was shocked and angry. But I kinda asked myself: "Why was Abby so angry at Joel in the first place?" and I wanted to give her a chance. Also, they are living in an apocalypse where everyone does good and bad things in order to survive. Joel's death was the main part of the game.

    Abby's part. People were quite angry they had to play as her. Naughty Dog never wanted you to feel sympathy for Abby or to like her character, they just wanted you to see her perspective and why all of this happened. This is the part where I realized the statement I made earlier that everyone does anything to survive and to keep their loved ones safe. No one is the antagonist in this story. In fact, Ellie and Abby are very similar to each other. I can find connection between Abby and Joel as well (caring about a loved one, Abby cares for Lev, Joel cares for Ellie). Abby wanted to risk her life and betray her group in order to save Lev, Joel made a selfish decision too by saving Ellie. We also realize that Marlene actually didn't want the surgery to happen. The doctor (Abby's father, who was killed by Joel) also didn't like it, but it was his only chance to try and develop a cure.

    What I noticed is how everyone was happy with all the brutal stuff Ellie did, but I think they missed the point of the game. I think Naughty Dog wants to show you how much pain Ellie caused (pretty much killed all of Abby's friends). Even though Nora was quite an **** I was quite worried for Ellie when she was raging while killing her with that pipe. As well as killing Owen and Mel, who was actually pregnant. Ellie even decided to leave, but Abby found her. The fight scene against Ellie was brutal and quite uncomfortable. It's just like the Nora part. Naughty Dog makes you PLAY the decisions your character made even though those decisions are really bad. It's a cool touch in my opinion. The fact that I had to choke Ellie while spamming the square button really shattered me.

    The ending. Finally, Ellie is seemingly in a good spot with Dina and her child. She is trying to live a normal life, but her PTSD is kicking in all the time. The only memory of Joel that pops in her head is Joel dying on the floor, beaten (notice how Abby used to have nightmares about her dad as well). Tommy comes in one day and tells her where Abby is currently at. Ellie refused to go but the next night she decides to leave. Dina was very disappointed and Ellie probably felt bad as well, but she couldn't take it anymore. She finally gets to Abby, who's also beaten. They get into a fight and then, one of the most controversial parts of the game comes in. Ellie lets Abby leave. A lot of people thought that the whole game was pointless because of that, but I disagree. Ellie learned a lesson. Ellie noticed how Abby was taking good care of Lev. While Ellie was choking Abby, she flashed to Joel, perfectly fine and healthy, for the first time. She remembered a conversation she had with Joel where she told him that she wants to try forgive him for what he's done. But in order to forgive Joel, she has to forgive Abby because they were all put in the same situation. Abby stopped having nightmares after she met Yara and Lev. She started caring about someone else and let her father rest as a good memory. There's so much more I can talk about this game, but I think that's all I wanna say right now. What a journey it has been.    … Expand
  3. Dmitrij12343423
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    The best game ever, game of the year i just know it - самая лучшая игра, игра года я ето просто знаю
  4. Granuggio
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego con una narrativa bastante extensa llena de personajes que por mi perspectiva entraron a parte de mi experiencia conforme al juego, no solo por la variedad de escenas de acción extremadamente violentas que se encuentran a lo largo y ancho, sino también por los sentimientos encontrados con los personajes, siendo esto algo más allá de un juego, influyendo también en su alta gama de gráficos, una joya.… Expand
  5. kevindevries
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part II made me think about a game that was released to critical acclaim in early 2013. The game was praised for it's inclusion of, and dealing with, difficult themes like racism, extremism and nationalism and multiple reviewers nominated it instantly for game of the year. That is until the original The Last Of Us was released a couple of months later. The game I'm referring to is Bioshock Infinite. 

The reason The Last Of Us Part II reminded me of this, admittedly incredible, game was as a result of the realisation on how far the medium has come since it's release. One of the most memorable scenes in Bioschock Infinite, regarding racism, led the player to a raffle where a choice is presented for the player to throw a baseball in one of two directions. Through Booker DeWitt (coincidentally voiced by Troy Baker), the player can choose to throw the ball at an interracial couple tied up amidst jungle decor including depictions of monkeys and a giant blackface behind them or at the presenter that's working up the crowd to do the same which would result in the stoning of the couple. It was an incredible moment that dared to drop such a serious topic on the player and it was the first time I considered videogame characters as more than just their total sum of pixels and programming. The game, however, never accepts the consequences of either option for the player. It doesn't matter what choice you let Booker perform he will always be stopped by a guard who recognises the player character, setting the resulting narrative in action. The player never has to face the outcome of their choice. Bioshock Infinite was in that sense still a typical 'gamey' game.

    Where Bioshock Infinite carefully opened the door to take a quick look at what games could someday be, The Last Of Us 2 completely knocks that door down and rushes through to the other end. It is a brutally honest game; honest to it's characters, world and the various themes it presents but even moreso to it's players. Naughty Dog, from beginning to end, forces them to come to grips with their actions in game, playing as both Ellie and Abby, resulting in a certain emotional toll on the player. And even moreso: they masterfully craft those emotions through various nuances and intensity. We flow from sheer excitement to be back in this world to an incredible mixture of hate and wanting revenge. From that the player is carefully and step by step allowed to feel shock, trauma, disgust, fear, hope and, what left the greatest impression on me: grief.

    This, for me, is the first game ever to accomplish this. I vividly remember when I had to play as Abby and I sincerely hoped it wouldn't take too much time. It felt uncomfortable and even though I realised why I had to play as Abby, her murdering Joel simply still hurt too much. At the end of her three days and inching closer to the confrontation with Ellie I understood her character and what she has been through. I understood what she did and what it had cost her. Then the confrontation with Ellie starts and my heart is beating furiously in my throat. Though I empathise with Abby I definitely don't want her to kill Ellie, least of all when I'm controlling her. I also don't want Abby to be killed by Ellie. I've never wanted to avert a 'boss-fight' this much.

    Then the Farm scene acts as an incredible release valve. For a moment all seems well. Ellie and Dina survived Seattle and have settled on the most beautiful farm with little JJ. It all just feels a little too perfect. And it is. It was at this time I finally realised that the narrative followed a traditional five-act structure and that the act of peripety still had to come. The peripety is typically set in motion by a messenger and results in the final showdown and conclusion of the main character's story. Ellie's PTSD and Tommy's visit both act as our messenger and sure enough it does move the pieces to the final conflict. Ellie once again goes after Abby for revenge with a drive to kill her. This time however it is in no way to get justice for Joel's death as it is much more about Ellie desperately trying to find a way to deal with her trauma. Where I sympathised with her quest for revenge after Joel died I couldn't be more antagonistic to her actions now. I wanted to somehow make her realise all she is throwing away by going after Abby now. 

Then, after it's conclusion, even weeks after finishing the game, what remains is grief. Revisiting some pivotal scenes reveal that in how it first evokes hate, it now manifests as a deep sadness. The Last Of Us Part II perhaps isn't the perfect game, but to me it is the first game te genuinely transcend the medium. It creates realistic, multidimensional characters and doesn't shy away from their imperfections all the while dealing with delicate themes with the respect they deserve. This game is a successful attempt to mature the medium and I can't wait how it will influence future gaming.    … Expand
  6. AlexKorvin
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Великое продолжение великой игры. Драматургия Дракманна, которая выставить рыдать от зависти лучших сценаристов Голливуда. Каждая частица окружения, каждая реплика, каждая эмоция - все работает на погружение. Тот эталон, на который должно ориентироваться интерактивное кино.Великое продолжение великой игры. Драматургия Дракманна, которая выставить рыдать от зависти лучших сценаристов Голливуда. Каждая частица окружения, каждая реплика, каждая эмоция - все работает на погружение. Тот эталон, на который должно ориентироваться интерактивное кино.
  7. MaxPvP
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    It's the best game in 2020.Good characters,best story.Who says that the last of us 2 is bad then definitely did not delve into this masterpiece
  8. Tarawa
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Este es junto a Red Dead Redemption 2 el top técnico de la generación. La inversión en transiciones, movimiento, AI y detalles hasta lo enfermizo, hacen de The last of us 2 uno de los grandes imprescindibles de todos los tiempos.
  9. PiniFran
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stop crying like babys about Joel, The Last of Us isn't like other games where principal characters are invincible, this game -my favourite game- wants to be more REAL… Expand
  10. See_sns
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Very good job. Really one of the best games I've ever played. If you're looking for a story about REAL humans — this is the best choice. There are no 100% good or 100% bad persons. You feel really sorry about everything and everyone. No, clearly, I clicked pause for a couple of times, because I couldn't help myself and cried and cried and cried.
  11. LuizH
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    o jogo é excelente!! não sei pq tem tantas criticas negativas, o gameplay é ótimo, gráficos perfeitos, musica nota 10, vários momentos de tensão em que não sabemos o que pode acontecer.... posso ser exceção, mas estou curtindo mais esse até mesmo do que o primeiro.
  12. FuriousFeline
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Great game, very thought provoking. Before you hate on this game, I implore you to play through it yourself and think through why you don’t like it. If you’re angry at the game, you’re proving the game’s lessons correct. Keep your heart and mind open while playing and you’ll have a eye opening story.
  13. RyanBCC
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Not to join the binary hyperbole of opinions on this game but I have to say that for me it was a masterpiece. I LOVE the original and I think this follows it up perfectly. Instead of shying away from the hefty dilemma of the original's finale it leans into it in full force and the writing, presentation, acting and storytelling are at the apex of where the last 10 years of game developmentNot to join the binary hyperbole of opinions on this game but I have to say that for me it was a masterpiece. I LOVE the original and I think this follows it up perfectly. Instead of shying away from the hefty dilemma of the original's finale it leans into it in full force and the writing, presentation, acting and storytelling are at the apex of where the last 10 years of game development enhancements have taken us. A story that could only be told in a game that is deeply difficult to stomach but an experience like no other... don't let the haters deprive you of experiencing one of the best games of the last decade. An engaging, shocking, uncomfortable, daring masterpiece.… Expand
  14. Huperix
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Loved the game, from beginning to the end. Like the characters and the tone of the game. Graphics are incredible.
  15. Otavio1992
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push anThis game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push an agenda on you. It just happens that the main character is a lesbian. It wouldn’t change much if she was straight, or a man, or black, or whatever because it’s not important.… Expand
  16. dfritz
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Beyond Good and Evil. Another masterpiece by Naughty Dog, huge amount of details, excelent gameplay and above all a story that will make you love or hate for the characters, everyone has their reasons. It's a game about vengence and dealing with the consequences. Last of us Part 2 makes you believe you can either be the hero or the villain.
  17. Maikel12
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego me encanto la verdad hay mucha gente que critica este juego pero la verdad lo veo bastante bien y una historia muy realista que eso me encanta la verdad estoy bastante satisfecho de haber esperado estos 7 años al juego… Expand
  18. Elaf1993
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    One or a kind! Last of us 2 is atmospheric, intense, well narrated and has the best graphics I ‘ve ever seen in a game.
  19. AlanAzevedo
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível.. tanto na gameplay quanto na história.. e é exatamente oq muitas análises dizem.. "as pessoas não estão preparadas para esse jogo" tanto que muita gente crítica a história.. mas pq nao entenderam a complexidade de tudo que acontece.. e por conta principalmente de um acontecimento no início do jogo, ai fecham o olho para toda a grandiosidade do resto. Resumindo, é umSimplesmente incrível.. tanto na gameplay quanto na história.. e é exatamente oq muitas análises dizem.. "as pessoas não estão preparadas para esse jogo" tanto que muita gente crítica a história.. mas pq nao entenderam a complexidade de tudo que acontece.. e por conta principalmente de um acontecimento no início do jogo, ai fecham o olho para toda a grandiosidade do resto. Resumindo, é um mix de emoções..., só jogando para entender..… Expand
  20. MiguelPa3cio
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego me encanto la historia. Es lo que tuvo que suceder desde de las consecuencias del final del primer juego. Este juego te deja igual de impactado muy tenso muy emocional debido que vas superando los pensamiento de las protagonistas. Algunas escenas sobran. Muy contento
  21. Devil696
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Game of the year, From all sides, Graphics, history, gameplay!!! The game left a deep impression...
    Recommend!
  22. TeedeeVee
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible storytelling that forces you to examine yourself and your preconceived ideas on virtues, morals, justice and revenge.
  23. RopieNL
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Really cool game play and i really like the story and the graphics are beautifull! Only sometimes the parts where you need to walk to an new story moment is a little to long.
  24. OpinionMan
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a good game, your graphics are awesome and her story is romantic and dramatic. Is a masterpiece.… Expand
  25. PedroNadj
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    The techynical aspects are awesome, as the gameplay, graphics, face expressions, and more. The lore of game is really good, i think is not better than first game, but the discussion of it is awesome, there isn't a good side in a apocalypse I am Brazilian, so my english is not very well. Sorry.
  26. Iliyateb
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing in every sort of way. It’s the best game I have ever played in my hole entire life
  27. Sixwingserfim
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Fabulous game with very deep dramatic plot and complicated dilemmas, probably not for those who don't appreciate more emotional experience. It makes you think, makes you feel, empathize for the main characters and go through the same pain, anger, love and desire for revenge. I would definitely recommend to try it for everyone who are able to appreciate good drama. It's very sad to readFabulous game with very deep dramatic plot and complicated dilemmas, probably not for those who don't appreciate more emotional experience. It makes you think, makes you feel, empathize for the main characters and go through the same pain, anger, love and desire for revenge. I would definitely recommend to try it for everyone who are able to appreciate good drama. It's very sad to read exaggerated comments about the game mostly derived from the fact that the main character is not typical Mary Sue and could die in very cruel, dangerous and difficult for surviving world. It's even more pity to know that some people were so upset with the plot they have sent threats for creators and actors, made me start to lose believe in humanity.… Expand
  28. FinalBossFight
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterclass in storytelling, game design, animation, game systems and more than anything narrative. Unfortunately, it has been subject to negative criticism from people who are unable to handle the emotional stress it puts you through. Naughty Dog asks us the hard questions about our own personalities even as we put ourselves in the shoes of each character.
    Joel dies guys, deal with it. I cried. But I didn't hate on the game because of that. It's amazing how you hate Abby in the beginning. When the turn happens in Seattle Day 3 and we are forced to play as Abby. I put the controller down and took a day off. I pushed myself to continue and that decision paid off. By the end of the game, I did not want to kill Abby when I fight with her as Ellie. I was rooting for Abby not to die. The same Abby that killed Joel. Now, that is the beauty of this medium we call video games. The agency and narrative possible does not allow a movie to achieve this level of involvement.
    This is why I think this game should be in the hall of fame of video games.
    A few other things I want to state is the amazing work the studio has done with every art in the game. Design, Mechanics, Animation. Everything perfected. The sound design and cinematography are top notch and better than most Hollywood blockbusters. Overall, an amazing experience that puts you through some dark and some very fun light moments.    … Expand
  29. Davidvillados
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una historia difícil de digerir, este juego te ofrece mucho, de todo, capaz decepcione un poco el final, ya que es triste pero eso es la intención del juego acerté aserte sentir eso, que sientas lo que siento el personaje, por eso es un gran juego… Expand
  30. Nikkynik
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    The overall experience of the game is so out of the world and the gameplay and story are so immersive that I felt like hopping into the last of us world and work my way through it. I've never had such mixed emotions after a game, and I like that. The gameplay and story were realistic, I never had such experience ever before. I'm so lucky to have witnessed both TLOU and TLOU part 2. It's aThe overall experience of the game is so out of the world and the gameplay and story are so immersive that I felt like hopping into the last of us world and work my way through it. I've never had such mixed emotions after a game, and I like that. The gameplay and story were realistic, I never had such experience ever before. I'm so lucky to have witnessed both TLOU and TLOU part 2. It's a must buy, don't follow the Utter rubbish, immature reviews. These guys have worked relentlessly for 7 years and it paid off. Thanks naughty dog, for the game, and I'm ever ready for the next part.… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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