The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. hiei-yyh
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So many emotions, first of all... Thanks Neil Druckmann for killing Joel and **** a whole franchise. YOU SAID that TLOU2 was about both Joel and Ellie! You also said: "Trust us, we won't fail you, we love these characters more than anyone"... Yeah right, guess what: IT WAS A LIE. The way he dies is just ridiculous and having a character that looks like you spitting on him? **** YOU.
    Well, besides that the game deserves all the praise, i'm a great TLOU fan, but if TLOU3 ever exist i won't buy it, Joel's death meant this game is dead to me.    … Expand
  2. hahaha0031
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Very weak story we are very dispointed we expected something more than that
  3. Vanitas
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The betrayed absolutely everything the first game standed for, i can't believe sony allowed naughty dog to release something like this
  4. yukiboy
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр поколения. Я буквально прожил эту историю. К концу игры уже не мог убивать, как с войны вернулся.
  5. SuperDuck23
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part II is not a game that is easy to play; in fact it is often unpleasant. It's a game that takes many bold risks, which I find hard not to admire. Naughty Dog could have easily phoned in a sequel to try and please everyone, yet its decision to take the narrative in an unpredictable direction almost immediately and fully commit to it without compromising is veryThe Last of Us Part II is not a game that is easy to play; in fact it is often unpleasant. It's a game that takes many bold risks, which I find hard not to admire. Naughty Dog could have easily phoned in a sequel to try and please everyone, yet its decision to take the narrative in an unpredictable direction almost immediately and fully commit to it without compromising is very respectable.

    However, the narrative is not without its flaws. My biggest issue with it is the pacing. With a shift in perspective around halfway through, the narrative momentum completely crashes and the game begins to feel very long. By the time the end does come, it feels like it could have been cut short by at least 4 or 5 hours.

    I can't find many criticisms for the gameplay, as I feel it improved upon the first game in every way. While the gameplay is pretty much the same, it is more refined and polished. The acting is also fantastic across the board, with Laura Bailey standing out to me as the highlight. It's not easy to take such a controversial role on, but she knocked it out the park.

    Overall, this is not as good as the first game - which was more focussed and its message more relatable - but I have to respect this sequel for its sheer audacity for not following what was expected of it. The creators had a story to tell, and they told it. That takes balls.    … Expand
  6. manu93
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    its a must for every player.
    realistic story and characters with a fantastic gameplay and graphic.
    Don't miss this master piece.
  7. Critic4Life
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    About a hate - it is completely justified. Of course, there is a concept that the creator can do with his creation whatever he wants. But on the other hand, when a franchise has a large fan base, it is completely dependent on the love of its fans (Star Trek, Star Wars, Mass Effect, The Witcher, etc.). And this case shows a direct example of this because you can't just take it and **** onAbout a hate - it is completely justified. Of course, there is a concept that the creator can do with his creation whatever he wants. But on the other hand, when a franchise has a large fan base, it is completely dependent on the love of its fans (Star Trek, Star Wars, Mass Effect, The Witcher, etc.). And this case shows a direct example of this because you can't just take it and **** on the opinion of your main audience - and after all, this, say: "eat it or leave it".
    The game has a lot of silver linings in it: gameplay, atmosphere, graphics, cinematography - that's all on the top level.
    But the story - is just a horrible roller coaster of not bad and complete **** moments, which you want to forget right after seeing.
    By scoring the game you just got to answer on one question to yourself - "what would you get when you marsh up together **** and honey?"    … Expand
  8. Thigu
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    good graphics mechanics and gameplay, but tlou is about the story, and in this game is super cringy and pathetic. Naughty dog made wrong decisions here.
  9. Elizondo
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Very poor game that tries to use controversy to hide a prominent lack of ideas.
    It seems that Naughty Dog was more interested in sending an ideological message than in creating a decent sequel for The last of us. All gameplay has been replaced with political indoctrination.
  10. ZorroAK
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually get many of the gripes people have with this game. The waaay in your face social justice bonanza with most named characters being either ethnic minorities or gay (the numerous letters you find in the game included)? Absolutely, very on the nose. Neil Druckmann wants to signal his virtue, and he wants to signal it *hard*, and yes, it detracts from the quality of the game which certainly does not need all this to call attention to itself. The soap opera bits aren't to many people's liking either, and I get where they're coming from. And most prominently, people seem to hate one of their favorite video game characters dying quite unceremoniously – not at the end of the game, but in its prologue.

    I hated to see him go, too. We were supposed to, obviously. But we were also supposed to get past that and realize why things happened the way they happened, and that this wouldn't have worked with, say, Tommy or some other character we weren't as invested in. This isn't like offing John Connor within the first two minutes of Terminator - Dark Fate, thereby negating all that's been achieved in T2. This is more like offing the main character Ned Stark of Game of Thrones in the first season – because he *needs* to die for the story to be told.

    TLOU2's story is very, very much in the same vein as the first game. Customers celebrated the daring move of killing off Sarah at the end of TLOU's prologue, the abruptness, the brutality, the senselessness. We were supposed to get our empathy working and believing that Sarah was most precious to Joel, since she just had a few minutes to grow on us. This time someone dies horribly, just like Sarah did before, but he's precious to *us*. We've spent countless hours with him, of course we don't wanna see him get beaten to death. But even in the first game he wasn't the pivotal character, even though for the majority of it we were supposed to think he was.

    Joel's death sends Ellie down a dark path peppered with experiences she'll never recover from. The way the game shows her descent into self-medicating her PTSD by become more and more of a monster and less and less of a person is masterfully done. Everytime when she reaches a pivotal point and has the opprtunity to stop and reflect and make a good decision, she decides to put up the blinders and continue on her path which thereby gets harder and harder to leave. The more she learns, the more she has to ignore those informations and concentrate on embracing her hate until it consumes almost all of her. What that does to that spunky little girl we got to know seven years ago is daring and expertly written, directed and acted out. We feel just a bit like her: We too want vengeance, but where most of us would eventually stop, she presses on and thereby forces us players to press on. At the end, we play a shadow of the person Ellie used to be. Gradually we lose our connection to the main protagonist, until we do *not* want what she wants anymore, and yet we have to enable her to achieve goals that aren't ours anymore, just by playing her.

    When the point of view changed and I found myself playing Abby not just in a flashback, when I realized that I would obviously have to play her for as long as I had played Ellie before, I was furious. Sure, I didn't thirst for her blood as much as in the beginning, but I didn't want to start the game over and play her. But within an hour or two I found myself identifying with her as much as I had with Ellie – and further down the road so much more. The way the game achieves this is manipulative, yes, but every game that wants to elicit an emotional response from the player has to manipulate them, and this game knows how to pull out all the stops. Maybe identifying with Ellie and her motivation we're all very familiar with – avenging a loved one is the plot of countless movies and games, after all – made many players see the code instead of the Matrix, maybe that's what made them notice all the tricks the game used to make the player identify with Abby, and feeling manipulated, they took on a repudiating stance towards her? But if you keep an open mind and accept that the game presents you with an "antagonist" who's morally much more wholesome and human than the protagonist you enjoyed playing before, you get Ellie's "what if" mirror image. Abby makes Ellie's downward spiral so much more heartbreaking because what Ellie keeps throwing away, bit by bit, until there's almost nothing left, is what Abby has kept: the last of us. Humanity.    … Expand
  11. melinte
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I don't know what these 0 reviews are all about. Having played 8 hours so far, it's by far one of the best experiences I've had on PS4. Game looks amazing, worldbuilding is top notch, the story is logical and expected, gameplay is improved from the first game.
  12. TriEdge1992
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics and animations are what everybody has grown to expect from Naughty Dog - amazing. Too bad everything else is miles behind of what Naughty Dog can do. Gameplay has little to no innovation. Meaning if you replayed the 1st part to get ready for second, everything will feel familiar but that means you will grow bored that much quicker. Only 1 new type of infected (not counting the boss fight) so nothing to look forward to in the fight sections. Copy pasted human boss fight from Uncharted 4 gives away Naughty Dog's lazyness with the sequel. But i guess all of that could be forgiven in a narrative driven game....if the narrative wasn't insulting to player's inteligence. Story is absolutely terrible just as the pacing and constant jumping between timelines and flashbacks. Just as you are starting to get ''into it'' you are quickly pulled out with a flashback or a walking sequence. Not to mention the deceitful marketting. Definitely not trusting Naughty Dog again with a preorder. Can't give the game more than a 5 for beutifull graphics and detailed animations.… Expand
  13. arijitfrens2006
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Hats of ND for such bold move. What a game. The quality is mindblowing on a 7 year old system. The gameplay is brutal. AI is fantastically done. Loved everything about this game. Makes you realise how revenge can destroy you and your relationship. Also what people can do for love. It was heartbreaking and sad. Hopefully we get a part 3. Thank you ND for making a game like theHats of ND for such bold move. What a game. The quality is mindblowing on a 7 year old system. The gameplay is brutal. AI is fantastically done. Loved everything about this game. Makes you realise how revenge can destroy you and your relationship. Also what people can do for love. It was heartbreaking and sad. Hopefully we get a part 3. Thank you ND for making a game like the Last of us 2. On my 2nd playthrough now one trophy away from Platinum.… Expand
  14. Corvan
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It's a great game. And I love seeing the internet ape out and throw feces everywhere. Kol hakavod Neil, please bring us more no matter what IP it is.
  15. JJJacobalt
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MILKY MILKY WARM AND TASTY!

    MOMMY! MILKY! PLEASE BE HASTY!

    REFRESHING DRINK FROM MOMMY'S UDDERS!

    I WANT MOMMY'S AND NO OTHER'S!

    GIVE IT! GIVE IT! GIVE IT NOW!

    GIVE ME MILKY, LAZY SOw!

    UNTIL YOU DO I'LL SCREAM I'LL SHOUT!

    I'LL CRY I'LL WHINE AND STOMP ABOUT!

    UNTIL MY BELLY IS FULL AND HAPPY!

    I REFUSE TO TAKE NAPPY!    … Expand
  16. xRaTiOnX
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    It's a really, really good game and the best game of this generation. Best storytelling ever for video games. It's a masterpiece.
  17. LostinNY690
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    The story makes no sense at times, uses shock value for the sake of shock which is lazy ass writing any way you try to slice it. The game doesn't earn the garbage it pulls way too early in the game, Sony is lucky they don't refund games or I would demand one. I can't believe I waited and avoided all the spoilers for this slap in the face. Anyone who gives this game a 10 be it critics orThe story makes no sense at times, uses shock value for the sake of shock which is lazy ass writing any way you try to slice it. The game doesn't earn the garbage it pulls way too early in the game, Sony is lucky they don't refund games or I would demand one. I can't believe I waited and avoided all the spoilers for this slap in the face. Anyone who gives this game a 10 be it critics or users is a straight-up fanboy who refuses to see the glaring issues this game has, beyond the story the controls are average, and the graphics are okay for a PS4. 3/10 the game loaded and worked so congrats Naughty Dog everything else about this game is underwhelming.… Expand
  18. lostsol
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Graphics are not bad at all for PS4 Pro. Animation work fantastic!

    Everything else seriously sucked. I think Naughty Dog shines when they steal the story line from a novelist without paying any royalty. Now that their pro thief had no novel to steal from, he had to project "his hate" and "his vengeful nature" into an over the top violent, bloody and **** up story that does everything    Graphics are not bad at all for PS4 Pro. Animation work fantastic!

    Everything else seriously sucked. I think Naughty Dog shines when they steal the story line from a novelist without paying any royalty. Now that their pro thief had no novel to steal from, he had to project "his hate" and "his vengeful nature" into an over the top violent, bloody and **** up story that does everything wrong. Very little effort when it comes to improving the mechanics, activities and execution of the game.

    Again an over-rated game, from an over-rated directors who know all about taking what doesn't belong to them!    … Expand
  19. Obscura
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I can see why people are struggling with their emotional reactions to this game, and it's resulting in a lot of people saying things like "no character development" and " bad plotting." There's scenes in this game that are so packed full of emotional weight and dexterity, I think it's catching people off guard. If you wants game that treats you like an adult with a full range of emotions,I can see why people are struggling with their emotional reactions to this game, and it's resulting in a lot of people saying things like "no character development" and " bad plotting." There's scenes in this game that are so packed full of emotional weight and dexterity, I think it's catching people off guard. If you wants game that treats you like an adult with a full range of emotions, this is it.… Expand
  20. sauce001
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Ok Neil Druckman, you've buyed me with just the one music store scene where Ellie plays "Take one me". That's the most beautiful scene in gaming history. The face expressions, the voices, the melody. All that worked just perfect in that moment. I'll give 10/10 just for that one scene.
  21. MrMuk
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    The story of the first part and the characters flushed into the toilet.
    Сondolences to people who worked on graphics, programming and level designer.
    High-Quality Story, Gameplay, Character Disclosure - all this is not in this Game.
  22. ohdamnitsbrowen
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    What an absolute trainwreck of a game. Extremely lazy writing. Slow gameplay and even worse ending. It's almost like they forgot how Joel acted in the first one and wrote him like some random NPC that didn't matter to the story. Absolutely terrible. Save yourself the money and put it towards something that will give you joy, rather than going through hoops just to return the game onceWhat an absolute trainwreck of a game. Extremely lazy writing. Slow gameplay and even worse ending. It's almost like they forgot how Joel acted in the first one and wrote him like some random NPC that didn't matter to the story. Absolutely terrible. Save yourself the money and put it towards something that will give you joy, rather than going through hoops just to return the game once you're left with the disappointment when you finish this horrid game. Please. Save. Yourself.… Expand
  23. e_mad
    Jul 13, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing as a killer of my character from the previous game was awkward, but the gameplay, graphics and the story overall was good. The sexuality of both main characters may have been necessary for the plot, but it felt very forced.… Expand
  24. Grunge_Bizkit
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I just played 20h of the game, and it’s a master piece so far. The details are insane, the history is great and game play improved every aspect of the first game. If you have a ps4 this game is a must buy!
  25. SteefSanders
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    несправедливо, что критики ВСЕМУ что видят ставят десятки, а так, игра нормальная
  26. neotrix
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    First then kill the main character after 2 hours then they take you the revenge at the end. The devs are making all wrong you can make wrong in a second part of a great predecessor. So a bull* of storytelling.
  27. einarpaz
    Sep 23, 2020
    3
    I'm a 30+ years old man who loves video games but has limited time to play them. In short, this video game has great visual, good mechanics (slightly better than the previous one) but a story badly written, full of plot holes and conveniences. After 43 hours playing this game, it was a torture and a waste of time, a time unfortunately I don't have.
  28. erichulisa
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    El juego es Una Basura ya que la historia es la más pésima que se ha visto. A demás, el director es una psicopata y ha inculcado eso al personaje y al juego
  29. Soravengers
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Good points:
    Awesome gameplay mechanics, sound design, music, acting, staging, in-game and cinematic animations, no input lag, incredible AI, dubbing, risks, flashbacks, some foreshadowing, a few easter eggs.
    Negative points: I had trouble with the intense violence even if I understand the approach and the objective of the studio. There are not enough light moments like in the first    Good points:
    Awesome gameplay mechanics, sound design, music, acting, staging, in-game and cinematic animations, no input lag, incredible AI, dubbing, risks, flashbacks, some foreshadowing, a few easter eggs.

    Negative points:
    I had trouble with the intense violence even if I understand the approach and the objective of the studio.
    There are not enough light moments like in the first game for my taste.    … Expand
  30. Staabz
    Dec 27, 2020
    8
    Anyone who gives this game below an 8/10 can't be serious. In no way is this game below average on any level. The mechanics are a step above from the last game with the combat situations and the tools at your disposal. At higher difficulties the AI is very challenging and with low ammo as a factor, stealth and clever crafting become a necessity.

    The story was very emotional and    Anyone who gives this game below an 8/10 can't be serious. In no way is this game below average on any level. The mechanics are a step above from the last game with the combat situations and the tools at your disposal. At higher difficulties the AI is very challenging and with low ammo as a factor, stealth and clever crafting become a necessity.

    The story was very emotional and impactful. Most of it is tragic, and that should be a warning to anyone who wants to play. This is very dark and happy moments are rare. My only problem I had was the disjointed order. I think they could have presented the plot in a more meaningful and linear way, but that isn't what you'll get. It's fine the way it is, but it could have been better. The entire plot is still quite an experience and one of the best I've gone through since God of War.

    A lot of the accessibility options in this game are amazing. I used some of them and I'm sure many people saw benefit from what you can do.

    Overall I think this game reached the legacy of the first game at the very least. A lot of people might dislike the events of the story, but to give the game a zero because it made you mad is childish. This game is above any average Ubisoft or Activision game. It is quite literally one of the best games of this generation.    … 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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