The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. Panchiuu
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grandioso juego, muy diferente del primero pero sin duda un fuerte candidato al Goty… Expand
  2. Asdsyn
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a gold standard for these so-called movie games,while initially I did have some problems with the story,It clears out If you stick to it till the end,the game does everything it can to make this videogame space a compelling place for a certain message,as usual,as it is an ND game,Graphics,animations and every technical aspect is top notch to say the least.
    If you are a fan of    This game is a gold standard for these so-called movie games,while initially I did have some problems with the story,It clears out If you stick to it till the end,the game does everything it can to make this videogame space a compelling place for a certain message,as usual,as it is an ND game,Graphics,animations and every technical aspect is top notch to say the least.
    If you are a fan of the first game,I would say that you must play it till the end for the entire context of the story,If you were not a fan of the first game,then make a decision by reading and listening to other reviews,and not just follow this sheep-ish mob-like mentality    … Expand
  3. critic_1511
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I'll start by putting away all the "political" issues that some people seem to constantly bring up - in my view, games, music, cinema are all ways to express human culture and transmitting ideas. They should not be criticized on the basis of the ideas they try to defend, but on how well they are executed.

    Going forward towards the game itself: Graphics - Visually, the game is    I'll start by putting away all the "political" issues that some people seem to constantly bring up - in my view, games, music, cinema are all ways to express human culture and transmitting ideas. They should not be criticized on the basis of the ideas they try to defend, but on how well they are executed.

    Going forward towards the game itself:

    Graphics - Visually, the game is stunning in every aspect. In particular, I think it distinguishes itself more by having one of the best lighting I have ever seen in a videogame. For a detailed technical analysis of the game, I recommend that you see the Digital Foundry analysis. The only problem I noticed was that sometimes there is some noticeable texture pop-in, but it is minor and understandable when you try to have the most detailed environments ever in PS4. Only God of War can rival with TLOU2 in this department as far as PS4 games go.

    Sound - Maybe not as impressive as the graphics, but it is top tier for sure. The voice acting is extremely good, just as in the first game. The environmental sounds plus the soundtrack are as immersive as they can be. The sound of the gunshots feel very powerful and realistic. No complaints in this department.

    Gameplay - It is basically a refined version of the first game. The melee combat and the stealth feel better this time. The exploration is rewarding enough and the areas are much more open than in the first game. In my opinion, the gameplay is very solid and combined with the very good audiovisual design feels extremely entertaining.

    Plot - I feel that the story and the character development are top notch. Contrary to claims by some people here, I think the game respects the original characters, who are now living in a different context and in a different time. Maybe, by having a very ambitious and expansive scope, it loses some focus at some points compared to the first game, which is more restricted and simple. However, it is something never tried in videogames before, it is well executed and, in my view, it works amazingly well overall.

    I think this game is a masterpiece with few flaws. My rating would be 9.5/10.

    PS: It might not work so well for some people, depending on each one's taste but certainly the game is not a 0/10 and no one doing a proper review would give such a score as it can be seen from the professional reviews. It is still helpful if you also look at proper reviews that criticize several aspects of the game like Skill Up, Polygon or Kotaku.    … Expand
  4. Veskalin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I love all the cry babies slating the game.How on earth can you score this game 1star??? Grow up
    This game is definitely a serious contender for game of the year. Beautiful, amazing story and great gameplay. Don't listen to any reviews, just play the game and have your own opinion, don't join the bandwagon. Thank you Naughty Dog for this amazing game. Can't wait for your next project
  5. DarkLordAlu
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is perfection from beginning to end this is how gaming should be across all platforms but unfortunately Sony has only blessed us with great exclusive like this this game is fantastic it keeps you on the edge of your seat it has its moments where it's very very scary and your jump the stage design the characters the story is wonderful if you're not bought this yet I recommendedThis game is perfection from beginning to end this is how gaming should be across all platforms but unfortunately Sony has only blessed us with great exclusive like this this game is fantastic it keeps you on the edge of your seat it has its moments where it's very very scary and your jump the stage design the characters the story is wonderful if you're not bought this yet I recommended you buy it it is wonderful… Expand
  6. no00ob
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to all of the butthurt haters review bombing this game. First of all the gameplay is clearly better than the predecessor even though people keep saying it's outdated. Sure it could use some refinement here and there but it's pretty solid as it is. Also people saying that the gameplay is behind are stupid because this game is based on the same engine as Uncharted 4 is and noDon't listen to all of the butthurt haters review bombing this game. First of all the gameplay is clearly better than the predecessor even though people keep saying it's outdated. Sure it could use some refinement here and there but it's pretty solid as it is. Also people saying that the gameplay is behind are stupid because this game is based on the same engine as Uncharted 4 is and no one complained about that games gameplay?! Story is a lot worse than the first one but in my opinion it's still better than most of the other AAA games out there. Lastly the graphics which might just be some of the best if not the best videogame graphics I've seen. soundtrack is also as good as in the first one.… Expand
  7. TwentyOneGrams
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game left me feeling broken and raw. I cried my eyes out and coudn't fall asleep after finishing it. I'm still thinking about *that* scene and it's still playing in my mind on repeat. It really, really hurts. And that's why I'm giving it a ten. Invoking such strong emotions in a player deserves praise. Taking a direction that'll surely be criticized to show two sides of a conflict andThis game left me feeling broken and raw. I cried my eyes out and coudn't fall asleep after finishing it. I'm still thinking about *that* scene and it's still playing in my mind on repeat. It really, really hurts. And that's why I'm giving it a ten. Invoking such strong emotions in a player deserves praise. Taking a direction that'll surely be criticized to show two sides of a conflict and the brutality and futility of the vicious cycle of revenge takes guts. This game doesn't make you feel good, doesn't make you feel like a hero, but the thing is - it doesn't have to. And that's the ugly beauty of it.… Expand
  8. JacktTheGontier
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I’ve just finished The Last Of Us: Part 2. I didn’t believe that Naughty Dogs can make a sequel that will be worthy of Part 1. But they did. They **** did it. Special thanks to Neil Druckmann. That was one hell of a responsibility. Story is broke my heart. And I liked it.
    Story is brilliant and strong. Gameplay is not from this dimension. And graphic is too. I understand that some    I’ve just finished The Last Of Us: Part 2. I didn’t believe that Naughty Dogs can make a sequel that will be worthy of Part 1. But they did. They **** did it. Special thanks to Neil Druckmann. That was one hell of a responsibility. Story is broke my heart. And I liked it.
    Story is brilliant and strong. Gameplay is not from this dimension. And graphic is too. I understand that some decision in the story can make fans angry. But in the game universe it something that has to happened.
    It's a true masterpiece that will go down in the history forever.    … Expand
  9. M4rrucci
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    wonderful game!
    I believe that people who are giving negative marks to the game did not play the same as I did. The game features impeccable art direction, distinctive gameplay, an insane game verticality, a soundtrack that does its job well and a phenomenal and realistic narrative that shows how hard things can be, and that things don't always happen how well we want to be
  10. sndesign
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. It was like a 3 hour movie. So so so good.
  11. Griffin1218
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games i've ever played. The most people who are criticizing not even touched it and are basing their problems with the game on leaks
  12. DeadlySinner723
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A Fantastic game, with Stunning Visuals, Memorable Characters and a Great Story! An absolute Must Buy for the PS4 and a worthy successor to part 1!
  13. Utz
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    Eine Fortsetzung die ich zwar anders erwartet hatte, aber durch die unglaubliche inzinierung und technische Vielfalt, eine nie dagewesene Reise ins postapokalyptische boston verführt. Daher 10/10. Hut ab Naughty Dog!
  14. Moy341
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Una auténtica obra de arte, el juego es una pasada en todos sus aspectos, incluso historia...otra cosa es que a algunos les guste mas o menos pero es cuestión de gustos. Las peores reseñas, las de 0 esta clarísimo que son falsas e incoherentes....mucho hater vemos en la comunidad, una pena!!
  15. Leeen
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thoroughly loved my time with this game. It wasn't until the very end of the game that I understood how ambitious this game truly was. And to me personally, I felt that it landed it perfectly with the ending we got.

    The gameplay is fantastic. It is much better than the first game in every regard and it gives the player a ton of things to work with, given all the different scenarios.
    The story started out very strongly, and it was very shocking to see what happened to Joel. But at the same time, I knew there would be a reason for it, and there was.

    There were points in the story where I was conflicted while playing as Abby because at this point in the game you are taught to hate her, but as I got to engage with her and her personal drama I really started to enjoy playing as her as well. (also she has many of the best encounters in the game, hands down).

    I feel that they were able to make gameplay that properly challenges you mechanically but also support the story by showing how tough this world is. The graphics are also easily at the top of this industry. If not the very top, very close to it. Even though a few dynamic lights etc, were missing in the final game, I would still say that overall it pretty much reached the quality bar we saw from the pre-release demonstrations.

    The story supports the gameplay and the gameplay supports the story. Other elements such as audio and graphics are also crucial in making both story and gameplay what they are.

    This game is massive, and I don't think you can truly understand what it is about unless you play it from beginning to end on the hardest difficulty available (Survivor) to truly understand the hardships these characters go through.

    I am only giving it a 10 because it is a truly unique game that deserves recognition for what it has done. Again, this is my personal opinion.    … Expand
  16. Sonnyisgone
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Most of the reviews here are giving this game low scores because the main character is a queer female, something that didn't change between the first and second games.
  17. interlinked
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Just beat it. Not sure if it's a 10 or not yet I just felt obligated to score try and combat its baby-bomb score. A more mature and depressing game than its predecessor. If you enjoyed the first one please do yourself a favor and don't listen to the review bombing (the game was doomed before it released) and play this game. It will move you.
  18. Chesticals
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I literally created this account just to combat the toxicity of these reviews. It's clear so many people felt like they deserves a Joel + Ellie game, but that's not what they got, and that's fine. However, to say a game is bad, give it horrible reviews and accuse the director of being a rapist is straight self-centered and childish.

    This game is amazing, with complex characters,    I literally created this account just to combat the toxicity of these reviews. It's clear so many people felt like they deserves a Joel + Ellie game, but that's not what they got, and that's fine. However, to say a game is bad, give it horrible reviews and accuse the director of being a rapist is straight self-centered and childish.

    This game is amazing, with complex characters, narratives, and innovative story telling that rivals most good novels. From start to finish, there's nothing about this game that isn't well thought out and crafted.

    Shut the **** up salty cuck boys, this games got a ten. **** you.    … Expand
  19. Tronevazo04
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El videojuego es asombroso solo porque unos gilipollas no acepten la muerte de Joel no es motivo para decir que es un mal juego a ver si maduran un poco… Expand
  20. swkane
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    Everything about Last of Us 2 was crisp, immersive, and delightful. The Last of Us series is my favorite implementation of the survival horror post apocalyptic genre. The acting, the controls, the ambience, and the story are all 10/10. Would recommend this game to anyone.
  21. GAFERDUOR
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very nice story I love ellie and joel, almost crying nice guitar
    I'm crying a lot, Joel assassin abbi daughter of ...
    Revenge Ellie    … Expand
  22. Raiden794
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game play. Engaging story line. Great use of progressive ideas and its implementation. In the end you can never get the absolute closure that you desire with your loved ones.
  23. Brenda17
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, I'm very sorry for all the people that are criticizing it and didnt even play it. It's a beautiful story about humaniy, it's complex and filled with real emotions. People are just mad cause its not the story they wanted. Amazing game, if you are intelligent enough to understand it.
  24. JesusRus
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Gooood game, i dont what will be in the end but now its good. Atleast first 10 hours best, maybe last 10 hours would be worst. I dont know...
  25. jack_loughnan14
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    This game is my game of the generation. I love it so much. The story and gameplay are some of the best I've ever experienced
  26. Mostafa89c
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I loved it so much Game play go best than firt game World aand graphic awesome
    Movement are very good
    Every details is awesome best gameplay for its genre. A masterpiece by Naughty Dog
  27. Jjtierney02
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I loved it, it had everything I was looking for, excellent gameplay, visuals, and story.
  28. RSilveira6
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely a Masterpiece, graphics are the new standard for AAA games, the story is really deep and controvertial. It's a Game that wakes up passions in all the gaming community, a definetly must play for everyone. You don't see this Quality so often. 10/10… Expand
  29. RenegadeMasta07
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely blown away by this game. Ive never been so engaged for 40 hrs in my life since TLOU 1. Outstanding storytelling, brutal nerve racking gameplay, emotional as hell, its got it all. Started a 2nd playthrough and its actually crazy how much you can pick up on things that i hadn't realized i missed on the 1st playthrough that, it actually makes more and more sense the 2nd go round.Absolutely blown away by this game. Ive never been so engaged for 40 hrs in my life since TLOU 1. Outstanding storytelling, brutal nerve racking gameplay, emotional as hell, its got it all. Started a 2nd playthrough and its actually crazy how much you can pick up on things that i hadn't realized i missed on the 1st playthrough that, it actually makes more and more sense the 2nd go round. 10/10 cant wait for what ND does next! thank you for bringing me these 2 masterpieces. TLOU 1&2 will always remain in my heart.… Expand
  30. Ptrade
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    It's completely epic! Awesome story, perfect gameplay. I spent more the 40 hours and feel that it will be such interesting to play once more
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  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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