The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. Superapl
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Last of Us made history, because it's story. This is not the case, plain, swallow, simple and supercharged with ideological stuff that simple does not belong.
  2. Bugeyedreviewer
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I subscribe to the idea that imperfect games can score a 10. There are certainly minor flaws here - occasionally dumb AI, gating sometimes inhibiting exploration, etc, but the incredible writing, acting, gameplay, and storytelling vastly overshadow the flaws. This game is a masterpiece and a faithful, innovative evolution from the first game. I have rarely been so drawn into a game’s worldI subscribe to the idea that imperfect games can score a 10. There are certainly minor flaws here - occasionally dumb AI, gating sometimes inhibiting exploration, etc, but the incredible writing, acting, gameplay, and storytelling vastly overshadow the flaws. This game is a masterpiece and a faithful, innovative evolution from the first game. I have rarely been so drawn into a game’s world and discussed its themes and storytelling in such depth. Hats off to Naughty Dog.… Expand
  3. AugustAsh
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just when I thought 2020 couldn’t get worse, Naughty Dog has to go and eff this game up. The story is all over the place. It’s depressing as hell. So many plot holes and nonsensical decisions by the characters... huge let down.… Expand
  4. J3arboboy
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I would give 8 Points but this Game deserves better. I liked this Game a lot the World tells you thousand Storys if you take the Time to explore it and make the gamer realize that Elliis and Abbys Story is only one of thousands. Yeah the story about revenge isnt very original but they tell it very good and show that nobody is evil, this world is cruel and brings people to do cruel things.I would give 8 Points but this Game deserves better. I liked this Game a lot the World tells you thousand Storys if you take the Time to explore it and make the gamer realize that Elliis and Abbys Story is only one of thousands. Yeah the story about revenge isnt very original but they tell it very good and show that nobody is evil, this world is cruel and brings people to do cruel things. This game dont want to tell you the Story about Elli, it wants to tell you that Ellis, Abbys and even Joels Story is one of thousands. In this world heroic deaths dont exists, any day could be your last, the death comes fast and without warning, dont matter that you think that you are the middle of the Universe, the cruel world shows you are not.… Expand
  5. rofnt
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece! Along with Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2, this game has the best graphics of this generation. Combat is extremely fun, and story, although controversial, satisfied me a lot. Will always be remembered as one of the best PlayStation exclusive games ever.
  6. unverifiednobdy
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us is truly one of the greatest games and greatest stories ever crafted.

    It’s sequel does not disappoint. Look, I’m not gonna beat around the bush and give you some mealy mouthed critique. Everything from the plot and story structure to the gameplay and world are absolutely masterfully intertwined. The more you dig into this title the more and more depth complexity and    The Last of Us is truly one of the greatest games and greatest stories ever crafted.

    It’s sequel does not disappoint.

    Look, I’m not gonna beat around the bush and give you some mealy mouthed critique. Everything from the plot and story structure to the gameplay and world are absolutely masterfully intertwined. The more you dig into this title the more and more depth complexity and thought to every single detail and decision you’ll find. It may well be what no one expects wants or even excepts. But it is every ounce the narrative and character masterpiece of its predecessor.
    This is the next chapter of the story. This is what happens. Quite possibly the unabashed unapologetic end. For better and for worse. Love it or hate it.
    As they say in game, “You can’t stop this.”    … Expand
  7. pushnikovlife
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Эта игра лучшая без всяких сомнений, кому-то не понравился сюжет, но ведь у автора своё видение на это. Почему Достоевскому никто не предъявляет за сюжет романа: «Преступление наказание».
    Вам просто нужно поиграть и проникнуться новой историей, я ставлю игре 10 из 10.
    Даже в плане сюжета, да, мне как и всем обидно за смерть Джоэла и за такой финал, но автор так видит и дал достойный конец этой истории.
    Ждём The Last Of Us 3.    … Expand
  8. Dadin
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Magnífico inacreditável oq a naghty dog consegui fazer nesse jogo c superando como sempre
  9. LIMseng
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros
    - Amazing graphics
    - Breathtaking animations
    - Great voice acting

    Cons
    - repetitive gameplay (based in one area. never feels like you're moving forward in the story.)
    - unlikable characters shoved down our throats
    - lack of character developments (not once did I care for any other character besides the ones from the first games.)
    - questionable gameplay decisions (making us fight a character we love making them feel like the villain. made for one of the most uncomfortable gaming experiences.)
    - poor story (final sequence felt like it was made up on the spot. There is still little known about the rattlers and why they are so important in that moment.)    … Expand
  10. umaso
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I raise my score to 10 for this game, just to justify the user score to what I grade this game .8.5
    I think the story is a very good one,but it takes time to understand what it means and people must play it by themselves,so they can realize the meaning of the storyline.
    The ending is not horrible to me. After I experience the whole story,I can feel the pain,the anger and hatred in their    I raise my score to 10 for this game, just to justify the user score to what I grade this game .8.5
    I think the story is a very good one,but it takes time to understand what it means and people must play it by themselves,so they can realize the meaning of the storyline.
    The ending is not horrible to me.
    After I experience the whole story,I can feel the pain,the anger and hatred in their heart , but there is no other way than just letting it go.Once you hurt someone,you will start a hatred line,'I revenge on you,you revenge on me'.The hatred will grow and grow ,and **** stuff never comes to an end.
    The game didn't make me sad, but the spoilers did it.
    They come all over around and shout about how bad is this game.They just saw some videos about it,and they think they are right because they are many.
    I wanna shut up and stop the meanings argument,but it frustrates me because Im the one who plays the game,why must I shut up and let their wrong words spread?
    This is just,sad.    … Expand
  11. sekybone15
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just a nonsense. Im pissed off, this story makes no sense. Do not buy this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I played the first game and i just loved it,but this one is just a big ****… Expand
  12. Lydster13
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This **** **** SUCKED. Who ever is rooting for Abby needs to leave. She is toxic. I can’t wait for Abby to die hopefully in a dlc or something.… Expand
  13. Wolf_BLR
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра, которая задает новую планку постановки и режесюры в играх. Великолепная графика, высшая анимация и игра актеров. Приятный геймплей в лучших традициях первой части. По духу напоминает вторую половину оригинала, хождение по городам и домам в поисках ресурсов. Из минусов могу отметить затянутую концовку, некоторые моменты из которой можно безболезненно убрать. Бред проОтличная игра, которая задает новую планку постановки и режесюры в играх. Великолепная графика, высшая анимация и игра актеров. Приятный геймплей в лучших традициях первой части. По духу напоминает вторую половину оригинала, хождение по городам и домам в поисках ресурсов. Из минусов могу отметить затянутую концовку, некоторые моменты из которой можно безболезненно убрать. Бред про пропаганду однополых отношений несут только те, кто в игру не играл, похоже. Или уж совсем гомофобы, для которых это лишний раз покричать об этом.… Expand
  14. Fusix
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    A really good game. Not as good an tight as the first one but gameplaywise it is so much better.
    Normally i would give this a 8/10 but because there is so much reviewbombing i give it a 10
  15. Tzanegmr
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Game is good. Story... not that much. It has its ups and downs, but overall it falls short. But goddamn, it looks absolutely breathtaking the whole game.
  16. HamedShadow
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Definitely enjoyed the 1st game more and that'is why my rate is 9.
    Other than the non-sense extended ending (additional 2 hours gameplay for no reason) and a little bit of linear game play, this game is one of kind.
    It tries to remind the audience a fact from real life: People might die and also not everyone is necessarily a villain. People could confront each other while they are both    Definitely enjoyed the 1st game more and that'is why my rate is 9.
    Other than the non-sense extended ending (additional 2 hours gameplay for no reason) and a little bit of linear game play, this game is one of kind.
    It tries to remind the audience a fact from real life:
    People might die and also not everyone is necessarily a villain.
    People could confront each other while they are both right.
    Also as the director of the game said, it's more on the hate side than love.
    Don't get me wrong, I cried my ass off for 15 mins when I saw that big scene, but I guess I decided to enjoy this masterpiece and listen to it's message as apposed to blaming it for not being EXACTLY the same as the 1st game.
    It does take quite some balls to be the best PS exclusive game ever and yet take the risk hoping the audience would get it right !    … Expand
  17. Haddaloddafun
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Giving it a 2 due to the first half, solid mechanics, and great graphics. **** that **** story. Maybe could work for a book but not in an immersive game.… Expand
  18. lightsign47
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    it betrayed the first game so hard that i have to give it this score for being ****
  19. Phantom15
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I couldn’t get enough this game has so much to offer it’s extremely long but worth playing. The way you play as both Ellie and Abby really shows the complexity of human beings, and how far one will go for revenge. I think Dina should’ve stayed with Ellie but I don’t blame her since Ellie went off to find Abby again but ended up losing both Dina and two of her fingers it’s a bittersweet ending please play this game I’m sure you’ll love it I know I did, and the graphics are top notch honestly mind blowing so realistic, and baby JJ is the cutest baby I wish I could actually hold him in real life lol… Expand
  20. JimmyTadashi
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    It worth a 7 if it's not TLOU2.
    Might be a decent game if named like Mushroom Adventure cuz it's gameplay is nice , but still , it's poor cutting skill make it a disaster to make players feel the same with the characters , not to mention those
    incomprehensible decisions made by main characters , make it impossible to reach 10.
  21. konac
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    não da para pegar carisma com os personagem e o único personagem que você sente um afeto morre no inicio do jogo para fazer uma historia sem criatividade que leva só na vingança de merda com personagens que aparecem e somem rapidamente sendo que no final a Ellie quase morre. O melhor é quando eles recriam a parte do museu da Ellie com o Joel com a vila que mata o Joel toma no cú Naughty Dog
  22. SummerBliss
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    B+ for gameplay, S+ for the narrative experience. The twist of the story made me care for characters I absolutely hated earlier in the game, and full of conflicting empathy and emotions at the end.

    It is a story about people trying to do protect or avenge the loved ones, in a brutal world where often there are no good choices. Later part of the story shows me those ‘badies’ are just    B+ for gameplay, S+ for the narrative experience. The twist of the story made me care for characters I absolutely hated earlier in the game, and full of conflicting empathy and emotions at the end.

    It is a story about people trying to do protect or avenge the loved ones, in a brutal world where often there are no good choices. Later part of the story shows me those ‘badies’ are just like you and me, good and dear to their friends, trying to protect them, or failing that, avenge them. It is an emotional rollercoaster that grip my heart tightly. It has been 2 days since my playthrough and I just can't stop thinking about it.
    IF you are OK with a linear story where the flow of major events is 100% scripted, like a film, and IF you don't mind non-sequential story-telling (Think Westworld tv series, or Money Heist), then I will wholeheartedly recommend you give this a try.    … Expand
  23. wolfychiu
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    The last of us games have always been about the story in my opinion. It has beautiful graphics and nice gameplay similar to the first game, but this cannot hide or mask the huge flaws of the story. I’m not trying to spoil anything, but I would like to stop anyone from buying this game if they are like me and had a burning passion for the story of the first game.
  24. Kaylacasey
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished The Last of Us part II and I’d give it a 9.5/10. If this game could be described as a quote it would be “An eye for eye ends up making the whole world blind.” This game beautifully captures the brutality of never ending violence In part II the story gives real consequences to each characters actions. People who hate the story simply don’t understand its message or are obnoxiously in love with a character and never want to see harm done to them (which is extremely childish). ‬

    The Last of Us I & II are games where people die. It’s a violent, scary, and brutal world. Giving a character never ending luck not only discredits the story but is a slap in the face to fans. Joel and Ellie are NOT immortal. Get over it. ‬

    Bringing back the theme of never ending violence (a cycle of violence). Joel and Ellie are beloved characters but they are by no means good people. They’ve both killed innocent people.‬

    Did Joel deserve what happened to him? If you say no then let me ask you this did all those fireflies deserve to die? Did the world deserve to be robbed of their chance at curing the world? Millions of lives for Ellie’s life? Is that fair? That’s why this story is so good. ‬

    This story is so good because if you put yourself in the shoes of any one of these characters you can find a way to justify their actions.‬

    If you’re Joel: you lost Sarah and didn’t have the chance to save her. With Ellie you have a chance to save her and you love her like she’s your daughter. As Joel you can easily justify every action he made. ‬

    If you’re Abby: your father was murdered by a man who killed most of the fireflies. You want justice to be served. As Abby you’re justified in your actions. ‬

    If you’re Ellie: you’re father figure and a man you love dearly was beaten to death in front of you, BRUTALITY. You want revenge. You will kill anyone and do anything to get justice (sounds familiar? Abby was on the same mission). As Ellie you’re justified in your actions. ‬

    The ending of the game and the reason Ellie didn’t go through with killing Abby is because if she did 1 it wouldn’t bring Joel back and 2 it would just continue the cycle of violence. Ellie understood why Abby was after Joel. Ellie could see herself in Abby. ‬

    If we were to never start out as Joel and Ellie but as Abby we would view Ellie as the ‘bad guy’. They did an amazing job with this story. ‬

    The game was great. It was not SJW trash. It didn’t push any sort of SJW narrative. Most of the Hate about the game is blown out of proportion. It’s a game you have to experience.    … Expand
  25. skipper2107
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    First, you are asked to play 10 hours!!! as a character you don't want to play, and then they break the ending. Already sold my ps4, thanks naughty dog. So let's count, plot - 0, boring gameplay - 0, graphics - 6. (0 + 0 + 6 )/3 = 2
  26. Voron_Dead
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я в восторге от The Last of Us Part ||, во время прохождения ни одна другая игра (конечно же кроме первой части . ) не давала мне таких эмоций. Геймплей довольно интересен и разнообразен, особенно эта физика и взаимодействия с предметами, когда ты можешь задеть маленький кусочек стекла и он упадёт, заденешь ветку и снег с неё начнёт сыпаться, что очень сильно дополняет и без того хорошую атмосферу. Насчёт навыков, они мне не понравились, от силы только половина из них даёт реальные преимущества, а вторая совершенно бесполезные, да и подобных навыков в играх достаточно много. Стелс здесь хороший, видно что они пытались сделать его разнообразным, но если честно я ни разу не воспользовался дымовыми гранатами во время боя, поэтому он чем-то необычным не отличается, просто не плохой. Очень хорошо чувствуется пистолет и стрельба, благодаря довольно натуральной раскачки оружия, очень громкому и мощному выстрелу, добавили немного новых механик, такие как лассо, плавание на лодке, добавлены новые виды заражённых, что делает геймплей разнообразнее. Вообщем, с технической и геймплейной части, эта игра отлична. А теперь начнём про сюжет, он шедевральный, многие считают что он просто про месть, но это не так, он про то к чему приводит насилие за нисилие, вы рискуете потерять всё что вам дорого, убить тысячи невинных жизней, и стать зверем, чей разум затмён жаждой мести и ничем более. Сейчас начнутся спойлеры, кто не прошёл игру, не читайте дальше.
    Когда нам показали смерть джола, я просто сидел молча с открытым ртом, и у меня по лицу шли слёзы. После это я и вправду хотел мстить. Но когда, мне объяснили все мотивы Эбби, то тут начинается раздвоение, возникает не понимание за кого ты, тут нету плохих и хороших, у всех свои мотивы, за это мне и понравился сюжет, ты сопереживаешь обоим. Naughty Dog отлично показали, что Элли превратилась сама того не замечая, в зверя готового убивать всех ради достижения своей цели. Нам показывают, то что насилие за насилие, приводит к ещё большему насилию, и к потере того кто тебе дорог. А эта замечательная концовка, в которой мы знаём то что главной мотивации отмщения, была тайная ненависть к самой себе из-за того что при жизни она не простила Джоэла за то, что тот спас ей жизнь, а в последний день перед его смертью, она в последний раз оскорбила его. И больше она никогда не сумеет простить его, ведь он мёртв. Поэтому она пытается отомстить с такой сильной ненавистью и оправдаться. Из-за этого у неё на душе чувство недосказанности, которое она навряд-ли когда нибудь сможет заполнить. Я считаю то что тем, кому не понравился сюжет и концовка, не прочувствовали их или не поняли. Всем советую поиграть в этот шедевр (при чём желательно в темноте.) и полностью проникнутся этим сюжетом, ведь он гениален.    … Expand
  27. Dr_Scanlon
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall it was an enjoyable experience playing that left me with a mixture of emotions all at once: frustration, sadness, determination and fear.

    In regards to the improvements, I found the gameplay to be improved somewhat, adding in new mechanics (e.g. dodge during melee, going prone to hide/access certain areas) alongside with a few tweaks that made the combat segments more intense/enjoyable than the first instalment (e.g. easier to stealth kill, many options to approach enemies which caters to various play styles).

    The visuals/audio I considered to be a vast improvement, every emotion evoked by each character felt authentic. The gruesome attention to detail from bashing someone's face in with a pipe or blood gushing out of a slit throat from your blade really aided in setting the gritty, morbid tone The Last Of Us is known for, however it is most certainly 'amped up' within Part II. Each voice actor/actress performed their roles very well-done, and I was genuinely surprised by the appearance of Laura Bailey and Jeffrey Wright.

    Discussing the new characters, I honestly thought was not lacking, but they could've been improved slightly. The death of Joel had now forced me to start feeling for the new characters, Dina and Jesse. Unfortunately, they just didn't strike me as much as I'd hoped. I found as if they weren't given enough time for their personalities/backgrounds to breathe long enough. For example, the idea I had gotten from Jesse's character was that he had an Asian background, he was once in a relationship with Dina and at some point had gotten her pregnant. That was it. That's not to say I necessarily hated these characters, they were just mediocre at best. The dynamic relationship between Joel and Ellie on their journey through the states was a crucial element in Part I that made it so great. They are one of the most memorable and loveable video game duos of my generation. For Naughty Dog to kill him off was a bold move on their part and I could see why. They wanted to build more on the world of The Last Of Us.

    Along with Dina and Jesse, Part II introduced the new protagonist Abby and her crew. Personally I couldn't stand Abby's character not only because of her intentions to murder Joel, but also I thought her personality was actually pretty cold and selfish. Despite all that, she was actually one of the more fleshed out characters of the entire game. Her motivations and actions throughout Part II could be argued as justifiable in some cases. I still disliked her however. The other members (Owen, Mel, Manny, etc.) again all were too similar to Dina and Jesse, just slightly mediocre characters with somewhat fleshed out backgrounds but it just wasn't enough to feel invested in them. The two characters that took me by surprise but was Yara and Lev who I thought were the most charming and likeable new characters. I was genuinely motivated to aid this ragtag brother-sister duo along with their issues.

    Addressing the general plot... To be honest, at first I wasn't sure what I was getting into. I hadn't seen many of the trailers/gameplay reveals released prior so basically I delved in with no set expectations. Halfway through however, I thought so far the story was a complete mess. Everything that happened as it strung me along felt all over the place. Ellie's endeavours in Seattle was more concise and easy to follow where as Abby's adventures with Yara and Lev was convoluted and unpredictable. However after finishing the campaign and looking back on it, I grew to somewhat appreciate the muddy tone of the story. As much as a mess it was, it made me want to progress more because I was so on edge as to what was gonna happen until the end of the game. Despite the flawed storyline, Last Of Us Part II is still a riveting take on how the world would cope in an apocalyptic setting.

    I will add this in, seeing the advertising after finishing the game TWICE now was most certainly misleading in the sense that Joel was depicted as a more major character in the story, taking Jesse's spot at certain points during the trailers. Yes, video game trailers are edited often to prevent giving away crucial plot elements but in Naughty Dog's case it was such a noticeable difference and for fans to feel betrayed in such a way I do not blame them.    … Expand
  28. majlo66
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    The only positive thing about this game is how it looks. The graphics are top notch, as is the complete atmosphere that surrounds the game. Gameplay is slightly above average, nothing special, there are interesting moments but in general it should have been much better, especially considering that it doesn't differ much from the predecessor that was released 7 years ago! Story andThe only positive thing about this game is how it looks. The graphics are top notch, as is the complete atmosphere that surrounds the game. Gameplay is slightly above average, nothing special, there are interesting moments but in general it should have been much better, especially considering that it doesn't differ much from the predecessor that was released 7 years ago! Story and characters...oh my god, a complete failure, I really can't figure out why they needed this. Inconsistency, plot holes, horrible characters...you wait in despair for everything to end as soon as possible.

    Anyway:
    Graphics and atmosphere - 9/10
    Gameplay - 6/10
    Story - 2/10
    Characters - 1/10

    So, 4/10 overall score. When you consider how bad the story is, maybe this is too much ... but the game looks great, gameplay is bearable, so 4/10.    … Expand
  29. RussianRAGE
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    Gameplay and Graphics is good but very bad plot destroys this game.
    The worst exclusive on PS4.
  30. Papricek
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Easily the best game I've ever played. Stunning technical aspect, great gameplay and phenomenal story.
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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  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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