The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Spacey77
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Saw all the mixed reviews and I usually follow the people's choice as I find them honest. This game ROCKS . The only part I didn't like was when it ended as all games do.. Yes the story is twisted and tears your heart apart but with a story like that I won't be forgetting it like most games ..
  2. Miiguel93
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he probado de PS4. Tiene gráficos alucinantes y una muy buena historia.
  3. NotADrill
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I thought it was great, the gameplay was much better than the first one and the story was pretty good. I would recommend it
  4. btgoody96
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Really fun game all i can say is play the game for yourself don't listen to the bad reviews from posting this the game has been released for 8 hours and 21 minutes yet people are saying they've completed a game that takes 25/30 hours to complete so don't listen to the bad reviews they are just people trying to vring down the game
  5. XanderB
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    Finally had a chance to play this and I am glad I did not listen to all the hate. Amazing freaking game wow!
  6. badcompani
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Игра бомба! Авторы постарались на славу. Очень качественный продукт. Только идиоты опускают рейтинг по предрассудкам. Разработчикам спасибо за игру.
  7. Xus1995
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Sois como putos crios de mierda que si política que etc este juego se merece un goty y es que no teneis ni idea ni tan solo lo aveis jugado ir a llorar a otro sitio
  8. useredd
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    So far the game is great. I'm 10 hours in and having a blast. Don't listen to what the negative reviews are saying about the story. Play the game for yourself and make the judgement.
  9. apocalyps3c0w
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    TLOU2 is the sequel we needed. Complex characters dealing with complex situations and emotions in a brutal world that is expertly realised. Acting, writing, tech, cinematography, gameplay - all exceed and improve on those of Part 1. I can't wait to see what the next journey Naughty Dog takes us on will be.
  10. MS47
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    За справедливасть!.....................................................................................................
  11. Coastal2009
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games with one of the best character driven stories I have ever played. I didn’t think I’d like certain parts or characters, but Naughty Dog brought them to life and made me fall in love with them. The majority of the bad player reviews are review bombs. Some because of the diversity this game uses, others because they don’t get to play as their favorite character.This is one of the best games with one of the best character driven stories I have ever played. I didn’t think I’d like certain parts or characters, but Naughty Dog brought them to life and made me fall in love with them. The majority of the bad player reviews are review bombs. Some because of the diversity this game uses, others because they don’t get to play as their favorite character. They haven’t given the game a chance and therefore are missing out.… Expand
  12. L4crymosa
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Dont even have words to express myself, thank you ND for this. It's a masterpiece
  13. Za1tarrr
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, interesting character. You can watch story from both side. Absolutely technical masterpiece. Best graphic in current generation. As for me the strong side of this game is in the ability of modifying the character, that depends on quantity of found items.
  14. Dragonmont
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part II doesn’t just tell you that violence is bad, but it shows you the ramifications of it by dealing with the emotional toll as well as the consequences on not just the main character involved, but their loved ones too. At the start of the game, Joel is brutally killed by Abby and we go with Ellie on a mission to avenge him by killing everybody involved. We see it all from Ellie’s POV, hardheartedly seeing Abby as the villain as she just killed the character that we know and love as we have an emotional connection to him after the first game. His death is supposed to make you feel anger. It’s not like you’re supposed to be joyed by it. His death scene left me feeling empty and disgusted, wanting revenge alongside Ellie. However, as the game goes on, we start to see the story from Abby’s POV. We learn that the doctor that you, the player, had to murder at the end of The Last of Us is actually the father of Abby. This is brilliant. Now we see one of the main themes of the story, consequences, and I was immediately on board. Joel is not a good person, at all. He murdered hundreds of Fireflies and took away the possible cure for humanity for his own personal reasons. This is incredibly selfish, even going to the lengths of lying to Ellie about the events as he knows that it isn’t what she would want. Technically, Joel is the villain. Joel had been through so much, so you may think it’s justified. But the point is, Joel isn’t the only person in the world of The Last of Us. Everybody he murders aren’t just mindless NPCs, they are people. People with their own problems who have gone through their own share of pain and loss, people with their own loved ones. Such as the doctor, who had Abby, whom he loved very much and Abby the same. So, understandably, she would feel incredible anger and feel the need for revenge, just the same as Ellie and the player after Joel’s death. There is now a cycle of revenge. Ellie goes on to kill Abby’s friends, and so Abby tries to kill Ellie and her friends. It’s not until Lev talks Abby out of it that the cycle seems to have been “broken”. Abby and Lev put it behind them, however, Ellie cannot and nor can Tommy, which means that the cycle is not broken. Ellie continues her hunt for revenge, thinking it’s still what she needs. Just as she’s about to murder Abby, she sees it’s completely useless. Here I’m going to talk about another core theme of the story: loss. As Ellie is about to kill Abby, she realises that Joel is gone. Completely gone, and killing Abby is not going to change that. She now has Lev, and if Ellie was to kill Abby, Lev would only lose Abby, leaving him in the same situation Ellie was in at the start of the game, which in turn means Ellie is becoming what she set out to kill. It’s no use. Revenge only causes more pain and loss. This cycle is so vicious and nobody wins, and Abby realised this once she found Lev, and found that revenge is a futile thing that does not achieve anything, especially not bringing back her dead friends. She managed to break the cycle herself, and in turn, she found a life worth living, alive with Lev. However, Ellie could not manage this, choosing to still seek revenge. Because of this, she faces the consequences. She loses all of her loved ones. She loses Dina, she loses Jesse and she loses her little boy, JJ. Tommy is the same too. Tommy couldn’t break the cycle, and he loses his wife, Maria. And guess what, Joel is still gone. All of that loss, yet Joel is still dead. It’s all been for nothing. Ellie is now completely alone, which is what she said she was scared of in the first game, all because of revenge. The way forward is not anger, rage or revenge, but acceptance and love.

    You may think this treatment of Joel and Ellie is “disrespectful”, but I disagree. In the first game, you do a lot of bad things as these characters. Yeah, you go through a lot of pain, but so has everybody else, yet they still face the unfavourable consequences. It only makes sense that Joel and Ellie would too. In my opinion, this only helps to build the world of The Last of Us and show that just because Joel and Ellie are the main characters, they aren’t invincible, and the world doesn’t revolve around them. They just happen to be two people who live in the world amongst so many others, which for me, makes it so much more realistic. This is emphasised in the incredible detail in the gameplay of each enemy having names, with other enemies interacting with each other as you stalk them. It makes them feel so much more real and only increased my enjoyability. From a story like this, which is so dark and gritty, I don’t expect a happy ending. You’re not supposed to like Ellie by the end of this story, as she serves as the example of why the cycle of revenge is horrible. You’re not supposed to feel satisfied by it, you’re supposed to feel empty, hurt and sad. That is literally the point.    … Expand
  15. Pedrodex
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Truly unique! One of the most intense experiences I´ve had with art ,because yes, this is a freaking piece of art. It makes you feel very angry and very happy, it warmly hugs you and then destroys you completly. Its one of those things that will take you some time to get over, and thats why its fantastic. And I cant help saying how happy I am about all the LGBT representivity and theTruly unique! One of the most intense experiences I´ve had with art ,because yes, this is a freaking piece of art. It makes you feel very angry and very happy, it warmly hugs you and then destroys you completly. Its one of those things that will take you some time to get over, and thats why its fantastic. And I cant help saying how happy I am about all the LGBT representivity and the important reflections that the game brings. Impactful.… Expand
  16. swarkem
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    It was a very intense experience, a really good game. The duality established in the game is excellent.
  17. yenniestan
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    why are homphobic people like this?? Please, just go away... "Stupid story" "Bad graphics" omg, get a life then.
  18. Sebastian_
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    You are the best Naughty Dog! This is the best game I've ever played. This game is so lively that I completely immersed in it, I can not convey the full range of emotions and feelings that I experienced during the passage of this game. At some point I hated Neil Druckmann (not the game itself!), but it was a temporary feeling, because the result was amazing.
    I can say that this work can    You are the best Naughty Dog! This is the best game I've ever played. This game is so lively that I completely immersed in it, I can not convey the full range of emotions and feelings that I experienced during the passage of this game. At some point I hated Neil Druckmann (not the game itself!), but it was a temporary feeling, because the result was amazing.
    I can say that this work can be understood by few, it consists of a very dark and serious topic for reflection. But if you are not 16 years old and have an iq of more than 10, I hope you will be able to understand and accept what is happening on the screen. As a result, the game turned out to be amazing in all its components. But even if you couldn't understand the plot, this game doesn't deserve a score of 0! We worked on it for 7 years!!! This is a Titanic work and fully justified for all these years!
    It is also a new breath of air in the gaming industry, and I am happy that Naughty Dog took such a risk and they are great fellows!
    P.s.
    (Sorry for my English)
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    Вы лучшие Naughty Dog! Это самая лучшая игра из всех, в которые только играл. Данная игра настолько живая, что я полностью погрузился в неё, мне не передать весь спектр эмоций и чувств, которые испытал при прохождении данной игры. В какой-то момент я возненавидел Нила Дракмана (не саму игру!), но это было временное чувство, ведь итог получился потрясающим.
    Могу сказать, это произведение смогут понять не многие, оно состоит из очень мрачной и серьёзной темой для размышления. Но если вам не 16 лет и iq больше чем 10, то надеюсь, вы сможете понять и принять происходящее на экране. В итоге игра получилась потрясающей во всей её состовляющей. Но даже если вы не смогли понять сюжет, то эта игра не заслуживает оценки 0! Над ней работали 7 лет!!! Это титаническая работа и полностью оправданная за все эти годы!
    Так же это новый глоток воздуха в игровой индустрии, и я счастлив, что Naughty Dog пошли на такой риск и они, большие молодцы!    … Expand
  19. tristram_shandy
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in storytelling and gameplay. People who complain are showing their true hate for humanity.
  20. Greyson90
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game exceeded all my expectations. The atmosphere, the narrative, the gameplay mechanics. Such a well rounded game with a diverse cast and a very telling story on the consequences of revenge
  21. mahdigamer002
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    بهترین و بهترین بازی عمرم. درود بر نیل دراکمن بزرگ که این شاهکار رو خلق کرد! ممنونم ازت ممنونم از این بازی که منو به وجد آورد
  22. Hpeters998
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best games. Visually stunning, great character animation. Sound and music is great too. Story could be better, but it isnt as bad as some are saying. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to part 3 already! Thank u Naughty Dog.
  23. VladasFe
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Очень класная игра з сильным сюжетном и геймплеем, всё говорят что там много феменистического посыла, даже в асасине його больше чем в тлоу 2
  24. mainman665
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A lot of work was put into all aspects of this game and it pays. Kudos to team Naughty Dog.
  25. Proud
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Complex game with a good lesson and solid theme. Amazing gameplay and great, dynamic characters.
  26. Gowerj01
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    The most memorable story with some amazing graphics, exploration, and tension throughout. I cannot recommend this game strongly enough.
  27. Bigzombie_bat
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. naughty dog, keep surprising us with your games.
    Joel’s death was a strong scene in the game, and it was supposed to be a tad bit different. Druckmann spoke of this while discussing the scenes that they altered or scrapped from the game.
    “In the first edit of that scene, you felt nothing. Ellie’s being held down and Joel’s looking at her and we had this idea of like, “Oh man Joel’s brain is so f***ed up at that moment that the only word that’s coming out of his mouth is his daughter’s name, ‘Sarah.’” It felt powerful, but then Troy [Baker] — to his credit — was like, “I don’t think he should say anything.”    … Expand
  28. vinsweg
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a generation-defining masterpiece.

    It is a technical marvel, full of fluid animation, richly detailed worlds and the most fluid gameplay I’ve ever experienced. Combat scenarios are intense, open-ended and dynamic; enemies have a great variety and require various skillful tactics to defeat. Player freedom, from the settings to gameplay approach, is high. The    The Last of Us Part 2 is a generation-defining masterpiece.

    It is a technical marvel, full of fluid animation, richly detailed worlds and the most fluid gameplay I’ve ever experienced. Combat scenarios are intense, open-ended and dynamic; enemies have a great variety and require various skillful tactics to defeat. Player freedom, from the settings to gameplay approach, is high. The soundtrack is top-notch, and music is masterfully deployed to match the mood of every scene. Excellent visuals, gameplay, sound and world design are only the start. There’s also some amazing blockbuster-level action set pieces and top-notch production values.

    What really matters, why I game, is for the experience. After lots of gaming, I admit I stopped caring about them for a while. Games just started to feel too familiar. This rekindled that fire a thousand times over, by making me feel every single emotion under the sun. Anger, horror, shock, loss, fear, joy, giddiness, disbelief, awe, sadness, excitement, every single thing. Over the 3 or so days I spent with this game, doing little else outside of sleeping and eating, I kept marveling at these emotions it was eliciting, the expansive and twisted and difficult storyline, the amazing characters, the brilliant way fully-realized characters were opposed to each other, the way the game made you do things that made your skin crawl. On the horror side, there were so so so many moments of intense adrenaline. On the storytelling side, I’ve rarely seen a story as moving and as difficult as this, explored in a way that only video games can realize. This is gaming as an artform, and Naughty Dog has secured my loyalty for life.

    In the interest of keeping this spoiler-free, I don’t wanna say much else, except buy this game. Play it with an open mind. It is dark and messy and **** and some parts will drain you, anger you, make you question a lot. Every aspect of it is working towards telling one of the most powerful experiential stories I have ever witnessed. As a software engineer by day, and writer by night, both parts of me feel elated to the highest level for having experienced this. Games of this quality rarely occur.. The Last of Us Part 2 is without equal, a generation-defining masterpiece, and my favorite game of all time.    … Expand
  29. Chegolya
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    --I will write a post in Russian. Of course, most of the users are English speakers.
    The game is great, from the first frames to the last. Yes, the plot is very difficult. The story goes slowly, sometimes I would like a more intense segment of the game. For each character you worry. The game was very adult. Propaganda does not smell, only rare non-standard situations for residents of the    --I will write a post in Russian. Of course, most of the users are English speakers.
    The game is great, from the first frames to the last. Yes, the plot is very difficult. The story goes slowly, sometimes I would like a more intense segment of the game. For each character you worry. The game was very adult. Propaganda does not smell, only rare non-standard situations for residents of the CIS. But to put 0 points for the game at this moment is nonsense. Seeing flashbacks, the player unconsciously imbues the atmosphere and love from the first part. Bad estimates are made by “burning” players who were waiting for kindness and love, but unfortunately the plot turned in a completely different direction. Yes, it hurts, but hard. But the game is phenomenal. Graphics, optimization, localization pleases. Had a great job. It’s nice to even collect supplies and watch the animation. Be prepared for a very adult and serious plot that will not leave you indifferent. The developers assumed that the community would be divided into two groups. The fact that the plot broke his heart does not mean that the game deserves a "0". At least for all the little things and the development of the game deserves praise. Naturally, I put 10/10. I hope the developers are not scared by the reaction of the players. After all, the last few years have lacked very serious projects. Soul was invested in this project. Feels like. Respect has no limits. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in this masterpiece. Hopefully we will see similar projects that make you admire, scream and cry at the same time !!!!
    The game cuts, but it makes it even more serious. Thoughtful project, do not rush to pass the game quickly. Leave yourself time to think. And stay objective, even if your feelings hurt!

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    Напишу пост на русском языке. Конечно, большая часть пользователей - англоговорящие.
    Игра великолепна, начиная с первых кадров и до последнего. Да, сюжет очень тяжелый. Повествование идет не спеша, иногда хотелось бы более насыщенного отрезка игры. За каждого персонажа ты переживаешь. Игра получилась очень взрослой. Пропагандой не пахнет, лишь редкие нестандартные ситуации для жителей СНГ. Но ставить за этот момент игре 0 баллов - глупость. Видя флешбеки игрок неосознанно проникается атмосферой и любовью из первой части. Плохие оценки ставят "горящие" игроки, которые ждали доброты и любви, но к сожалению сюжет повернул совсем в другую сторону. Да больно, да тяжело. Но игра феноменальна. Графика, оптимизация, локализация радует. Провели огромную работу. Приятно даже собирать припасы и наблюдать за анимацией. Будьте готовы к очень взрослому и серьезному сюжету, который не оставит Вас равнодушными. Разработчики предполагали, что сообщество разделится на две группы. То что сюжет разбил сердце - не означает, что игра заслуживает "0". Как минимум за все мелочи и проработку игра заслуживает похвалы. Естественно 10/10 ставлю. Надеюсь разработчиков не испугает реакция игроков. Ведь последние несколько лет не хватает очень серьезных проектов. Душа была вложена в этот проект. Чувствуется. Уважению нет границ. Спасибо всем, кто приложил руку к данному шедевру. Надеюсь мы увидим подобные проекты, которые заставляют восторгаться, кричать и плакать одновременно!!!!
    Игра режет, но от этого она становится еще серьезнее. Вдумчивый проект, не спешите проходить быстро игру. Оставляйте себе время на подумать. И оставайтесь объективными, даже если Ваши чувства задели!    … Expand
  30. andreaalonso234
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acabei de terminar e não tenho nem palavras para descrever as sensações que esse jogo me causou, sem dúvidas se tornou o meu jogo favorito, fiquei feliz de ter enxergado o jogo com a cabeça aberta e ter dado uma chance mesmo depois da morte do Joel, eu gostei bastante de jogar com a Abby, pro pessoal que não conseguiu ter empatia por ela provavelmente as quase 8 horas de game play com ela foi uma tortura, rs. Achei justo o final, a busca pela vingança nas duas partes so serviram para trazer sofrimento pra ambas.
    Acredito que possa ter sim a parte III, e se realmente tiver ja sabemos que nao vai ser bem aceita, mas eu torço para que tenha, aquela fala da abby no rádio indicava a ilha com uma construção em cupula, a imagem final do jogo é o barco dela atracado na praia e a construção ao fundo... cabe ai uma nova história, quem sabe com o encerramento achando a cura?
    Enfim foi uma experiência fantástica jogar.    … 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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