The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. GhillieSpotto
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    An absolutely beautiful game. Compelling characters, gorgeous graphics, a relatively simple but still engrossing story. The gameplay is stressful as hell in all the best ways.

    Ignore the bigoted incels whinging about Naughty Dog not catering to their worldview or plot requirements and experience one of the most affecting experiences the medium has ever seen. I'm looking forward to    An absolutely beautiful game. Compelling characters, gorgeous graphics, a relatively simple but still engrossing story. The gameplay is stressful as hell in all the best ways.

    Ignore the bigoted incels whinging about Naughty Dog not catering to their worldview or plot requirements and experience one of the most affecting experiences the medium has ever seen. I'm looking forward to playing it again and can't wait to see what Naughty Dog does next.    … Expand
  2. Xzcho
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Really good game with a few minuses. If you are scary abou lgbt , you skip one of the best storyline , good gameplay
  3. Charlestar809
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Expected to hate this game after reading the descriptions of the leaks.... Kept my pre-order on the hope that they were false or misleading. It turns out that they are mostly true, despite this I LOVED the game. Though at times I hated it, you have to finish it to truly see the full picture.

    Gameplay was pretty good, not great by today’s standards, but good enough. The stealth was    Expected to hate this game after reading the descriptions of the leaks.... Kept my pre-order on the hope that they were false or misleading. It turns out that they are mostly true, despite this I LOVED the game. Though at times I hated it, you have to finish it to truly see the full picture.

    Gameplay was pretty good, not great by today’s standards, but good enough. The stealth was fantastic though it’s too easy unless on hard difficulty. Story was a roller coaster of emotional reactions...REAL emotions. When Ellie finds the guitar in the farm house and sings one of my favorite songs (I still get chills whenever I hear that song)...

    The ending (no spoilers) left a bad taste in my mouth, but I think that was the point. Final battles felt like I was being tortured with a golf club.... I was somewhat disappointed by the ending when it was over but in retrospect it was the only way it could have ended and still have been an effective story. This was one of the best and worst gaming experiences of my life.... I don’t think I will ever replay it but I don’t think I want to. This was a work of art, truly brilliant. If you left a negative review and didn’t finish or even play the game it’s very obvious to those of us who gave the game a fair shot and played it through.    … Expand
  4. alrys
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece
    storytelling and graphics at its best
    while being faithful to thwarting tropes
  5. ALBERCIK
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Świetna, wręcz wybitna gra! Grafika zasługuję na 10/10 i jest dopracowana idealne. Fizyka gry (lin itp.) jest również świetna. Gra ma świetną grywalność oraz dynamikę gry. Fabuła jest również bardzo dobra chociaż miała swoje gorsze momenty np: Naiwność Joela. Ogólnie moja ocena gry to:
    10/10 za grafikę
    10/10 za fizykę
    10/10 za grywalność
    8,5/ 10 za fabułe, ogólnie moja ocena gry to 10/10    … Expand
  6. Karinnnaa
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    People is disappointed by how Joel died, but people it's not paying enough attention, Joel is old and tired, the story and gameplay are so good to only thing it didn't like me too much is the end, but such a great game
  7. SpiralC81
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As I was about to write this review and check the spoiler box it occurred to me that it would have been really nice had Naughty Dog had warned us all that this game would not only ruin the series and guarantee little to no interest in further installments, it would spoil the entire beloved first game and best-loved character. This was very similar to what Star Wars had done Luke Skywalker.

    To start, it's fair to praise both the graphical beauty of this game and the ambitious vision for storytelling. Here, Naughty Dog tries to weave a complex tale about the pitfalls of vengeance with multiple perspectives and moral ambiguity.

    Unfortunately, this could have probably been accomplished without the myriad of questionable story-telling directions Naughty Dog ended up taking. Just to sum this up briefly, The most loved character was brutally murdered early in the game in an all too convenient chance meeting with a group who was hunting him down where he uncharacteristically let his guard down to a group of armed strangers. This is the oddity that is The Last of Us 2, a game that has grand storytelling ambitions but then falls into cheap McGuffins and plot holes at key moments. The game not only brutally kills of Joel, it rewrites his history, turning ultimately ruining the character of the first game as well which makes the entire affair that much more senseless. It doesn't help that the game then forces you to play as his wholly unlikable killer for half of the entire pointless experience. Manipulative tactics are employed to try and garner sympathy for Abby, but in the end, you still really want her to get what she has coming....and in that regard, this is never accomplished either. Of course, it's understood that Ellie "breaks the cycle of violence" by choosing to show mercy, but what then for the thousands of people she killed along the way to get to Abby? It seems like after all that sparing a single life, especially THAT life just does not carry the weight or message that is hoped and it leaves everything feeling pointless and nihilistic in the end.

    Reflecting back on the ending of that first amazing game, I always thought that it was a fitting point to end the story completely. We never really needed to come back and see how they were doing four years later. I'm just going to pretend this game never happened and I have zero interest in TLOU 3 should that ever be made.

    - Graphics are amazing
    - Gameplay is OK
    - Story is ambitious, yet a complete failure    … Expand
  8. PixelJustice
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    A story driven game with a terrible story and zero respect for the game that came before it. It's the videogame equivalent of Terminator Dark Fate, Ghostbusters 2016 and modern Starwars, rolled into one awful mess, that only paid shill critics and bots will defend.
  9. magpap
    Jul 1, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After my first play through I thought it was a good, but not great game with a lot of story issues. Ultimately the gameplay and graphics are both 10/10 but the story just falls flat for me.

    First, the things that I liked:

    1. I loved the visuals and graphics. It's definitely the best looking game on the PS4, along with U4, RDR2, and TLOU1.

    2. I loved the entirety of Ellie's part of the game. I could honestly play as Ellie for hours and never be bored. I think she's definitely my favorite character.

    3. I liked that all the characters have motivations, are morally grey, and have motives behind their actions. That is something I've always liked and I'm glad ND decided to do that to their characters.

    4. The actual gameplay, especially the combat and the stealth, seem improved from the first game.

    5. I actually liked a lot of the new characters, especially Ellie's group. Not so much Abby's group except for Owen.

    6. I actually loved the final fight between Ellie and Abby and liked the ending. I'm ok with Ellie deciding not to kill Abby even though I felt like Abby should have died.

    7. The worldbuilding was an added bonus I didn't expect. It felt very Fallout-y, which is a good thing.

    With that said, there are quite a few negatives that also brings this game down significantly:

    1. I don't buy Joel's actions in the prologue. I find it odd that Joel and Tommy were so willing to give up their names to a stranger even if they were trying to help her. They had to have known that people were coming after him to try and kill him, so I don't know why Tommy and Joel didn't have aliases for strangers that they don't know. Especially since both Tommy and Joel know what Joel did in the first game.

    2. Abby isn't a bad character, I empathized with her and understood where she came from and why she did certain things, but I didn't really enjoy playing as Abby. So it was quite a chore for me to play as Abby for 10-12 hours straight. I much preferred Ellie, and I found it a strange decision to have all the Ellie Days first, then switch to Abby for essentially the rest of the game.

    3. I hated fighting Ellie as Abby. I guess it's mainly because I really like Ellie and I think she's a much better person than Abby is so it was frustrating playing as the person I thought was morally worse than Ellie and trying to kill them.

    4. While Lev isn't a bad character, I honestly didn't understand why the entire Abby storyline revolved around him and Yara. I found it an odd writing decision to not even mention Ellie at all during Abby's storyline, or at the very least, not mention that a "trespasser" is causing trouble in the WLF portions of the city and they don't know who or what it is. The only time we see Ellie is at the theater when Abby confronts them.

    5. Other than Owen and maybe Lev I didn't really like any of the characters in Abby's side.

    6. There were some serious pacing issues with Abby's part of the story, which I felt dragged for a while with no real plot progression to the main storyline.

    7. Not having a moment where Abby comes to realize that killing Joel wasn't worth it, especially after helping out Lev and Yara, was a missed opportunity and an odd writing choice. Especially since we could have empathized with Abby even more if she came to realize in the end that killing Joel wasn't worth it.

    8. I had quite a few glitchy moments.

    I think I'm being generous with a 7/10. Its a fun game for the first half, but playing as Abby for 10-12 straight hours is quite a chore and messed with the pacing of the game. It is a fun and entertaining game though with great visuals and gameplay. So I think a 7 is appropriate here.    … Expand
  10. 1000000xp
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    disgusting story with disgusting staging and new stupid characters with a stupid new Ellie.
    old gameplay.
  11. krot25_26
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    The plot did not like. This is not the game that I have been waiting for 7 years.
    The dinosaur memories scene is great.
  12. ErickBrunoBB
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Graphyc and gameplay are perfect, the level design is eons superior to the first game, the history is very difficult to accept, its objectively a well written history, but its not made to make anybody happy, the game does not try to give any satisfaction to the player, and thats just a design choice, not a bad thing. the game isnt for everyone, but for me is the best game on the ps4.
  13. Bigdong
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Feels like a cheap cash grab on "progressiveness" and an insult to characters ppl love, don't waste ur money you'll be disappointed
  14. Dafer
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good game in every aspect, just because joel dies it doesnt mean the story is s*** if he didnt the story wouldnt be so good and emotional as it is i really dont get the amount of hate its geting, it impacts you and makes you feel many feelings troughout the game like no other ive played one of the best games of the generation yall are just dumb… Expand
  15. Raiannecaroline
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome! The Ellie's revenge journey is a big history, the Naughty dog worked in a big game. One of the best games of the PS4 generation. I'm really excited for a part III. Thanks naughty dog.
  16. mmatt88
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best storyline in gaming so far, TLOU games just can’t be beat. And the guitar scenes are the best use of the DS4 touch pad that I’ve seen.
  17. ToroOrtiz
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego difícil de entender
    El gameplay muy muy bueno, como el primero pero con una mejora bastante considerable
    Es un juego sin fanservis ese fue lo que creo disgusto a muchos pero a mi me encanto    … Expand
  18. Rikku
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    ok so now i played it fully it has zero replay value and was a chore to play graphics were ok story was bad price was bad. i dont care if the char is lgbt i have played life is strange and loved it same for peoples origins the walking dead game loved that. all the hatred spewed out by sony and naughty dog towards gamers is horrific. maybe they should look at them selves and see whats wrong within!
  19. yeter2
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Good graphics, nice audio, but an awful story.I am not gonna buy another naughty dog game without seeing the reviews.
  20. EvriesMan
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Actually , it's simply a good game , and , you know , haters always gonna hate...
  21. andrewsh
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    I don't know what motivated them to write such a bad cover story that had the tools to create the game in the century. so disappointing
  22. funk_alux
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    An excellent game that pushes the industry forward.

    Graphics 10 - Nothing bad to say here, the game is an absolute crazy graphic showcase, it has stunning lighting and particle effects, but the things that stand out the most are the crazy attention to detail on every aspect of the game, like the almost disgusting representation of violence or the the ridiculous amount of details in    An excellent game that pushes the industry forward.

    Graphics 10 - Nothing bad to say here, the game is an absolute crazy graphic showcase, it has stunning lighting and particle effects, but the things that stand out the most are the crazy attention to detail on every aspect of the game, like the almost disgusting representation of violence or the the ridiculous amount of details in character models and the best animation system i have ever seen, hands down.

    Sound 9.5: Every detail on ambient sound, voice acting and VFX are damn near perfect, it always makes you feel like it's supposed to, is truly immersive. Music is great overall, but some of the songs are lacking a little bit of strength and personality, that's not to say that the sound package is not impressive... in fact, i think this is one of the best sound designs of the year without a doubt.

    Gameplay 8.5: All the systems works wonderfully, melee combat is very brutal and engaging, the interactions with the environment while fighting are breath taking. The shooting system feels great overall and the fact that bullets are so rare makes it it feel like a luxury to shoot one. Stealth is very satisfactory because level design makes every combat feel like a sandbox where you can get creative. The only problem for me is that sometimes, the repetitiveness of the game loop can be a little too pronounced, i wish there were more set pieces or moments where gameplay changes a little bit... in a 12 hour adventure (like the first game) this is not a problem, but in a 24 hour one, it can get a little too repetitive at times.

    Story 8.0: I can see why a lot of people don't like the story, a lot of parts in the game are hard to watch and play... but i just can't stop thinking this: At last! we have a good true tragedy video game! this is a step forward to the industry, i'm very happy to see video game studios trying to expand narrative to new horizons.
    With that said, the execution has it's flaws, the structure of the story can get a little confusing and negatively affect the pacing at times, and there are one or two things that failed to be completely believable to me because some characters are, well... a little out of character.

    This game is fantastic in every sense, i respect so much the approximation of the story and the message, it was risky but for me it paid off entirely.    … Expand
  23. AnimeWorld23
    Jul 1, 2020
    7
    Look by no means this game is bad as pewdiepie said himself i would rather play this game again than any random game, the graphics were to its maximum potential and its game-play was marvelous. I want to clarify i have not played the game myself i haven't even played last of us 1 but i was invested in the story since i first saw it.The game is getting hated by everyone not because ofLook by no means this game is bad as pewdiepie said himself i would rather play this game again than any random game, the graphics were to its maximum potential and its game-play was marvelous. I want to clarify i have not played the game myself i haven't even played last of us 1 but i was invested in the story since i first saw it.The game is getting hated by everyone not because of its game play liked i have stated its due to the poor storytelling and the way the game its executed. No game is perfect and by no means this game should have the score it has.… Expand
  24. Ten9Eight
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Too much stunning and Too much brave. Not enough character development, good writing or new game play.
  25. DeadReckoning
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    "A Flawed Masterpiece"
    This is a very hard review to write - there are parts of the story I adored beyond words, and there are parts that I hated to the point of very nearly putting down my controller and walking away. And yet... I'm so very glad I never did.
    Without spoiling anything, it's safe to say that there were some pretty extreme narrative risks taken in this production. Even    "A Flawed Masterpiece"
    This is a very hard review to write - there are parts of the story I adored beyond words, and there are parts that I hated to the point of very nearly putting down my controller and walking away. And yet... I'm so very glad I never did.

    Without spoiling anything, it's safe to say that there were some pretty extreme narrative risks taken in this production. Even having reached the end, it left me not satisfied, not happy - but rather, sad, confused, empty. I spent days pouring over the experience, trying to untangle the mess of emotions I was feeling (yes, still, days later) - and over time grew to accept, then grudgingly admire, then downright cherish the experience I've just played (lived) through.

    It's not a 10/10. There are some frustrating bits even outside of narrative, and while I did enjoy the story overall, I can't help but think that something could've been done to pace it better. And good grief I would've killed for an actual choice towards the very end... But this is largely nitpicking.

    Final verdict: I don't regret a single dollar, nor a single hour, I've spent on this game. It made me feel like **** but only because it wanted me to - never unintentionally. It's certainly a game that will challenge you not so much as a player, but as a human - and I while I appreciate that, not everyone will. Yet in my eyes, the biggest testimony to its achievement is the hole it's left behind. What other game could possibly measure up at this point?    … Expand
  26. Drew4562
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    It looks beautiful and that's it... The story has tons of plot holes, doesn't have a satisfying ending and simply leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth. Wish I could get my money back. This is a warning to the rest of you to save yours.
  27. Amritsangwan
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An insult to the fans of original games. The story is all over the place. There are flashbacks in flashbacks. And you have to play as an unlikable character for second half of the game.… Expand
  28. TheBen84
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was an unprecedented experience. I can't describe it better than https://youtu.be/bh5gzGs-63Y… Expand
  29. golant
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Love it! Great work, Naughty Dog! Beautiful world, deep characters, storyline is great too
  30. TiagoRn28
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    best game of the generation, technically and graphics are on another level and the story is told brilliantly by naughty dog
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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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