The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Zeusflosse99
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome the Grafik the phisycs I love this game I have the game ad 100% MUST PLAY GAME OF THE YEAR❤️❤️
  2. Buffalo29
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    The first game was one of my favorite all time games i ever played , I loved the characters and the story and the pacing was just awesome , Its like playing a movie , I played it again many times so I was really excited for part 2 but to honest it was a big disappointment to me , I loved the environments , the graphics and the parts with Ellie but the story was not good enough in myThe first game was one of my favorite all time games i ever played , I loved the characters and the story and the pacing was just awesome , Its like playing a movie , I played it again many times so I was really excited for part 2 but to honest it was a big disappointment to me , I loved the environments , the graphics and the parts with Ellie but the story was not good enough in my opinion , at some point i did not want to finish the game anymore because the story makes no sense and I did not care about 80% of the characters , I have to give credit to naughty dog for trying something different but I personally did not like it , I wont play the game again , we waited very long for an average game in my opinion… Expand
  3. Pepijnni
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a drag... the 15 hours with Abby are a real drag. It is really a way to make you put the game down and play something else.… Expand
  4. Jdr91
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Game of the year! Thought provoking storytelling intertwined with compelling gameplay.
  5. motobuchi86
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Loved it! An emotional rollercoaster. The story felt like the right choice to make. What happened with Joel makes the first game even more special. I can't wait for a third game. Thank you Naughty dog for a great game, accessibility, and adding diversity to the gaming industry!
  6. Ghostara
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay.. So I finished the game first time (didn't read spoilers) and I didn't know how to feel to be honest. It was a mixed emotions. At first I didn't like that Abby don't die but in the same time I know why Ellie spared her. I was sitting in my chair for few minutes trying to collect my thoughts and after that I immediately started the game all over again to try to understand a story even better. And I can tell you it is really good. People are raging becouse Joel gets killed, and I get that. I was mad too but if people just pull their heads from their ass they would understand why it had to be that way. You got mad becouse character that you loved dies and you are not trying to think even for a second why he died ? Hating a game just becouse someone that you like gets killed is seriously dumb. Joel is anti-hero. He is not good guy, but we played as him in the first game and we got his emotions connected with us. If im Joel I would do exact same thing. BUT, when you start thinking outside of the box, maybe you would understand the story. In the end while Ellie is drowing Abby, image of Joel pops up. (Later we see what was that conversation is all about). In that moment Ellie forgives Joel for what he is done but she understands what he is done and why Abby killed him. She forgives Joel and understands that she needs to forgive Abby too. When Ellie gets home, Dina already left and she is sitting with guitar trying to play but she is unable to play the only song that was reminding her of Joel becouse she lost her fingers. In all that hate and revenge she lost everything. She got what she was afraid the most. Ending up alone.

    On the other side Abby also loses everyting. She lost it becouse of rage and revenge that she had for Joel.

    This story is about revenge and forgiving. People are mad becouse Abby don't die, becouse they don't get what they wanted. They didn't get that happy ending where Ellie kills Abby and she gets to live happy till the rest of her life. Well no. That is what marks this game. That is why it is so different from other games and movies. Not every ending is a happy ending cliche. Neil Druckmann did something different and let me tell you that it takes balls to do stuff that he did with this game.

    Now im not saying that this game is perfect, it has it's bad sides too. Especially while playing as Abby. Most of the time it's not that interesting and with some parts on the end I was so bored that I wanted to finish it just so I can get back to Ellie and see what is gonna happen. Im also sad this game got that political part, just becouse they knew that it's gonna be played in the whole world. I think that games are not a place for that.

    Story is not that shocking like the first one, for example I could play first game as much as I want and every time I will get those same emotions like I am playing the first time. That is not the case with 2nd game.

    A lot of people are posting bad reviews just becouse they read spoilers, but you really need to play the game to understand it.

    About graphics and technical part, I think I don't need to say anything becouse it is extremley good that it left me speechless.

    Overall I was thinking between 8 and 9 but I will give it a 9. Hopefully all this discussion about the game helps Neil and Naughty Dog to learn from they mistakes and (hopefully sooner than this one) deliver us The Last of Us Part 3. They set very high level with the first game that is really hard to beat but I think that this game has a lot of potential of delivering us something different.

    Thank you.    … Expand
  7. Murkina38
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Played the game, absolute masterpiece in every level. The gameplay is best i have played ever, graphics are incredible, and the story is touching, and leaves you empty and broken, and to think about it for days. I do also understand the hate, but everyone should play this game once, before judging it with 0. Thank you Naughty Dog, you did it again. And lastly i wanna give special note toPlayed the game, absolute masterpiece in every level. The gameplay is best i have played ever, graphics are incredible, and the story is touching, and leaves you empty and broken, and to think about it for days. I do also understand the hate, but everyone should play this game once, before judging it with 0. Thank you Naughty Dog, you did it again. And lastly i wanna give special note to Gustavo Santaola and Mac Quayle, the music is freakin awesome and always sets the mood perfectly, it is scary, oppressive, depressing, heart warming, cruel and every other word you could think of. Can't praise this game enough. Just amazing.… Expand
  8. Gibran_MTZ
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Es un juego que genera mucha polémica debido a los tema que toca y la trama que abarca, es por ello que hay mucha desigualdad en las calificaciones que generó el público, para mí un gran juego con unas gráficas increíbles, buena trama y te mantiene enganchado durante mucho tiempo
  9. ScottyBoSox
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally it’s an amazing game...I think most people that hate on it would only be happy if it told the story that they specifically wanted. It takes them out of there comfort zone and they aren’t happy about it. Forced to face the reality that the end of the first game had very real consequences for other innocent people and loved ones, they’d rather ignore the fact that Joel’s choice was a rather selfish one that meets its reckoning on the end of another selfish choice. What happens in this game is no less justified than the choice Joel made at the end of the first, chew on that for a bit. If your looking for a feel good story, then it’s not for you. But if your looking for a story that looks deeper into the shades of gray that make up the human psyche, you won’t be disappointed.… Expand
  10. Minky
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the hive mind. Very good game with a gripping theme. The story structure can be offputting but the story is far more solid than anyone on this page gives it credit for.
  11. Asdfmovie83
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I played this game. I love this game .
  12. Ambailie
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Simply the best. It was an emotionally challenging game that pushed the limits of what narrative video games do.
  13. christjeam
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Visuals, gameplay are really great. Good performance. The narrative has some errors, but it is still enjoyable.
  14. Riquelme30p
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    Muy mala historia a mi parecer fue una perdida de mi dinero gastarlo en semejante basura
  15. Chillzone
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant, brave game, that dares to take us on a complicated, nuanced journey, letting us take on perspectives of people who are extreme adversaries. It’s a game about hate, and also about empathy. In the end, I still sided with Ellie though.… Expand
  16. AntropovEgor
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Моя оценка исходит из 2 пальцев из 10. Брать продукт, который имеет охренительный потенциал и сливать все наработки 1 части в унитаз в сценарии и сюжетной составляющей.
  17. Oscarguerrero
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I really loved this game, gameplay is good, story can be a little different than we expected but seriously, I'm happy for this game.
  18. Friklfok
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Как сделана сама игра , нет вопросов. Графика. Анимация. Бои. Но сюжет .... Сюжет ниочем. Где история про Элли и Джоэла? Зачем нам навязали игру про какую то неизвестную нам девушку качка. В трейлерах показали одно, по факту совсем другое. Все игроки ждали совсем другой истории. Поэтому у всех такой негатив, потому что всех жёстко обманули.
    За качество игры 10. За сюжет 6. Поэтому только    Как сделана сама игра , нет вопросов. Графика. Анимация. Бои. Но сюжет .... Сюжет ниочем. Где история про Элли и Джоэла? Зачем нам навязали игру про какую то неизвестную нам девушку качка. В трейлерах показали одно, по факту совсем другое. Все игроки ждали совсем другой истории. Поэтому у всех такой негатив, потому что всех жёстко обманули.
    За качество игры 10. За сюжет 6. Поэтому только 8.    … Expand
  19. Dbotteicher
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    I've never in my life played a game that made me feel anger, hate, love, anxiety and sadness like The Last of Us Part II. This game makes you hate it at points, like not even wanting to pick up the controller again, this is the point though...it makes you feel so many things like no game, movie, book or tv show has before. This game is not perfect and honestly I did like the first gameI've never in my life played a game that made me feel anger, hate, love, anxiety and sadness like The Last of Us Part II. This game makes you hate it at points, like not even wanting to pick up the controller again, this is the point though...it makes you feel so many things like no game, movie, book or tv show has before. This game is not perfect and honestly I did like the first game better, that said this game is still phenomenal. Think about this, if it were different characters I believe all of this hate towards Naughty Dog wouldnt be there, it would be nothing but praise. Not only that before spouting off hate and review bombing he game once you are finished sit with it for a while. It takes time to digest everything that happened, no it doesn't leave you with a good feeling at the end but it isnt supposed to. It is supposed to make you contemplate what just happened and in the end it is about the cycle of violence and how violence begets violence. In this world there are no heroes and no villains, just people trying to survive and it gives you that perspective because in the end everyone thinks they are doing right unless they are just evil but all the characters in this game are just people none of which are evil and they all believe that they are in the right. So I beg you to just play the game and once finished let it sit with you before making your final conclusion on it, because in my opinion this game is phenomenal. The gameplay is awesome, the animations, the stealth, omg the enemies. When you are playing stealth and the WLF flank you and look for the people you killed it is intense. Anyway in my opinion most of these 0 ratings are people that didn't play the game or cant get past the fact that they killed Joel. "Joel is a **** person"(quote from Tess). And got himself in a heap of trouble when he murdered an entire militia group. PLAY THE GAME IT IS WORTH IT. You will feel so many things throughout, it is really remarkable how they manipulate you and the story to make you feel such intense feelings.… Expand
  20. Deematic
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    A great game. ALot of the criticism it received was unfair. As far as I'm conc this is one of the best stories in any medium that I have ever witnessed.
  21. AgussTin
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Un juego maduro, la ambientación es genial, la música maravillosa, logra ponerte en tensión, y la historia tiene un muy buen cierre.
  22. Cmiguelpj90
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Best game Evert!! The story is perfect. The Last of Us Part 2 is a stunning achievement in every sense of the word. From the beautiful, detailed world to the nail biting moment to moment gameplay, there is nothing quite like it. With an emotional story to boot and some of the most beautiful environments ever created, Naughty Dog has created another masterpiece
  23. lucasbitencourt
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    - História bem contada e sem pontas soltas.
    - Melhores gráficos já vistos na geração.
    - IA excelente. - Conseguiram melhorar todos os pontos do primeiro. - Ótimo desempenho mesmo no PS4 padrão. - Ótima dublagem. - Acessibilidade. - Nível de dificuldade totalmente personalizável. O jogo é um divisor de águas e claramente um grande candidato ao GOTY, o único ponto fraco é que    - História bem contada e sem pontas soltas.
    - Melhores gráficos já vistos na geração.
    - IA excelente.
    - Conseguiram melhorar todos os pontos do primeiro.
    - Ótimo desempenho mesmo no PS4 padrão.
    - Ótima dublagem.
    - Acessibilidade.
    - Nível de dificuldade totalmente personalizável.

    O jogo é um divisor de águas e claramente um grande candidato ao GOTY, o único ponto fraco é que qualquer triplo A após o TLOU2 vai precisar lutar muito pra se destacar diante do que foi realizado.    … Expand
  24. someonewhois
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just why do this to the real fans. wouldn't Abbeys be dead anyway since she bit Ellie's fingers off.… Expand
  25. thomascaestus
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    The first game is so strong because it's a heartwarming father-daughter experience in a world void of any decency. That concept we all loved is intentionally stripped from the second game right from the beginning, with the exception of a few infrequent flashbacks that don't really add much to the plot after Joel is treated like a side character.

    Instead, TLOU2 focuses on a revenge    The first game is so strong because it's a heartwarming father-daughter experience in a world void of any decency. That concept we all loved is intentionally stripped from the second game right from the beginning, with the exception of a few infrequent flashbacks that don't really add much to the plot after Joel is treated like a side character.

    Instead, TLOU2 focuses on a revenge narrative. It's about hate instead of love - a bold choice to go in the opposite direction. At times, we empathize with the characters and Ellie in particular, but ultimately it feels like senseless violence (which is the point) and we are meant to take an objective stance on it. There are also a few plot holes, instances of characters acting inconsistently compared to their behavior in the first game, character development occurring after the deaths of important people (in flashbacks), times when the player has to suspend disbelief, not too much additional lore, and a plethora of weird pacing issues. Some of it is very hard to get through because the characters we grew to love are treated like dirt and treat each other like dirt as well.

    That being said, the story is highly controversial and simply not for everyone. Personally, it was a deal-breaker for me and left me feeling miserable. So much missed the mark for me that it would take up another review entirely for me to explain. The plot is a mess.

    Additionally, at times the weight of each character's actions doesn't seem as real as in the first game because the survival element is a lot less prominent. Ellie can infinitely knife enemies or chop them to pieces. Abby is a complete badass with more strength than any of the male characters and an army on her side, although it's a bit weird how she can't find a knife for stealth too. The first game was just Joel and a kid (Ellie) versus the world. However, during certain segments while fighting the infected, there are some tough moments. It's a lot of fun playing as Abby in particular because her segments are so intense and varied.

    The gameplay, animation, sound, music, voice acting, and graphics are all phenomenal. There are new crafting options, controls, and now there's vertical level design. Unfortunately, there's an overabundance of cutscenes and walking/horse-riding as opposed to actual combat to the extent that a lot of it feels like filler. The game doesn't even pick up until roughly 30 minutes in. I think the developers forgot they were making TLOU2 at times and not Uncharted 5 - not that Uncharted is bad by any means, but it's clearly a different series. And besides certain intense areas when you play as Abby, most of the game's chapters feel like random progression, whereas in the first game every segment was engaging and unique. Not too much is particularly memorable and the game overall is far too long for its own good.

    One thing people wished was rumor (according to the leaks), but is unfortunately true, is the heavy implementation of progressive politics. I don't think most players care if a character is a lesbian, for example, but why make it central to her entire identity and the plot? On top of that, Abby is comically muscular, two other women are bisexual (one not shown in-game), there is a homosexual WLF enemy, and there's another new character who is a trans child. I found myself asking, "Is this a game about fungus zombies or sexual identity, feminism, and gender?" The LGBT community is so small, and yet in this universe, there's a massive over-representation of LGBT characters in a post-apocalyptic world, all converging in Seattle. It just doesn't make sense for a series that's known for its realism.

    Still, even despite its flaws, this is an okay game with a lot of new content to offer compared to the first. It's far better without making the comparison. These are two entirely different games.    … Expand
  26. angrydadCZ
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This game is awful and i dont recommend to buy or play. Exclusive game in 2020?? Why? Why i cant play this game on PC?
  27. TheGayGuy
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, Amazing graphics, Amazing Music and Ellie finally found someone to care for and Lovr
  28. neverburp
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Horrível, matou a história do jogo, fizeram uma bomba por pura ideologia esquerdista. Pereçam!
  29. Bagelchips
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of storytelling and an emotional gut punch. This game makes you question your own values in such a clever way that you will never have felt so connected with a character, for better and for worse. If you’re not willing to do that, you may dislike the story, but that’s on you. If you go into this game with an open mind and grasp the point it is trying to make, itAn absolute masterpiece of storytelling and an emotional gut punch. This game makes you question your own values in such a clever way that you will never have felt so connected with a character, for better and for worse. If you’re not willing to do that, you may dislike the story, but that’s on you. If you go into this game with an open mind and grasp the point it is trying to make, it will blow your mind.… Expand
  30. Yyyyyyy789
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is really good, it have a 10/10 gameplay and is beautiful to see, plus it has a great story 8,5/10, I played the first teh last of us and I was such a good game, and I love how they created not a Giant cliche, but created a new story and to compensate the fact that the game wasn't like the first one they added the flashback, this game is soo good, but you have to play with an open mind.
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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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Metascore
93

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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