The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. psCritic
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I'll go with a nineand honestly I haven't played the game. I trust that naughty dog has done good work because I haven't ever played a bad naughty dog game. I just wanted to say ah sh*t the xbox players are back, boasting their teraflops.
  2. Pizzaface6
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sadece lezbiyen karakter ve Joel’un öldürüldugu icin 1 puan veren arkadaslari anlamakta güclük cekiyorum… Expand
  3. AndresTesla
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Es una obra maestra, no solo por sus gráficos, si no también por lo bien logrados que estan sus personajes y su historia, entiendo que a mucha gente le desagrade uno que otro personaje, pero a mi me pareció impresionante lo bien trabajados que están.
  4. Naor-C-Souza
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Excelentes gráficos, ótima jogabilidade, recursos de inclusivos maravilhosos, músicas bem elaboradas, a história teve um ponto que não gostei, simples, mas ficou interessante.
  5. Danmeh
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Everything is great. Sometimes some of the jumping seems a little clunky to me, then again there aren't many games that get it spot on and this is very minor and nitpicky. The visuals are fantastic, the game play is brilliant, combat can provide some very memorable self made moments and the story is compelling and harrowing. Certainly not for those who want a light-hearted story, but ifEverything is great. Sometimes some of the jumping seems a little clunky to me, then again there aren't many games that get it spot on and this is very minor and nitpicky. The visuals are fantastic, the game play is brilliant, combat can provide some very memorable self made moments and the story is compelling and harrowing. Certainly not for those who want a light-hearted story, but if you are mature and can handle the darker aspects of life in an apocalyptic world then there is definitely something for you here. Shame it's getting so heavily review bombed because it has unparalleled diversity, an accurate depiction of human society in difficult times as well as truly heart breaking moments that aren't there to make you happy, but to force the questions for you to ask yourself. Much like the ending of the first game, could you and would you have done the same, would you continue or end a brutal cycle of violence? Life isn't always sunshine and lolly pops people. Brilliant game, one of the most accessable games off all time, and one of naughty dogs finest to date.… Expand
  6. Lmeekin
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I new going into this game for Ellie to have such a strong desire for revenge. Maby I do not agree with the way it panned out.but the game itself and the story chosen was done well and it's another top notch game.iam having a blast playing it. Everything you want in a 1st player stost driven game!!.… Expand
  7. Adamfrommass
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I could see how some people would hate it. The game is brutal, truthful, and i could see how it could make you feel very uncomfortable as a straight white dude. I want to rate a 9.5 because the game does feel like an extension of the first game, I can’t decide if this is a bad thing or not. It is true killing Joel sucked, I screamed at the TV. “No wtf” I actually did this a few times, I couldn’t set it down. I am Joel, I’d have done everything Joel did, he lives on in me. This is a story about hate and ugliness. Ellie loses EVERYTHING, she can even play guitar at the end. It’s true it’s not the story I wanted, that doesn’t make it a bad story. Being me, I don’t even want to see Ellie kiss someone, she’s like a child to me. How is it even possible that a video game can make me feel like that. Great work ND.… Expand
  8. HatedFollower
    Jul 20, 2021
    9
    SPOILERS

    **** Abby and her stupid face. How can they think that this is what the fans want? **** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby,**** Abby
  9. Khamelean
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    A refinement of the first game in every way. Exactly what I was hoping for!!
  10. bassnelson
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Naughty Dog nails it, it's a wonderful game. If the first was about losing and then finding yourself in love, this one is about finding and losing yourself in hate. A bittersweet story of a spiral of revenge that goes on and on, losing it's own motives on the way. Nothing is written in black and white, all characters are gray: clearly developers wanted us to feel like someone's antagonist,Naughty Dog nails it, it's a wonderful game. If the first was about losing and then finding yourself in love, this one is about finding and losing yourself in hate. A bittersweet story of a spiral of revenge that goes on and on, losing it's own motives on the way. Nothing is written in black and white, all characters are gray: clearly developers wanted us to feel like someone's antagonist, and that's the core. Enemies scream for their loved ones who you just murdered and we start to question if we're right. Beautifuly done in my opinion, that's the kind of story we keep thinking about later. In a world full of games we choose how the plot goes it's wonderful how in this one not having a choice is a narrative choice wich tells a lot about the characters.

    Later in game we play as another character that's not Ellie. Very courageous choice from Naughty Dog, and though I loved this character I think most of people who will dislike the game will come from here. The only downside of the game in my opinion it's that sometimes this part seems like a fetch quest: go here, go there. Everytime you go here or there something important does happen, but I think the wandering in this part could be a little shorter. And that's the only reason it's not a perfect ten for me, the rest is absolutely amazing.

    Beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay. Environments are stunning, from huge open areas to narrow and dangerous passages, from destroyed cities with collapsed builinds to small abandoned towns. Two new kinds of infected and a huge improvement in AI. Different groups of enemies behave different to you. In my first run it took me almost 23 hours to finish in the easiest difficult. For a linear game, that's a huge story arc.

    Most people who are giving bad reviews didn't even play the damn game. Most say something about the trans character and the muscular lady. They are different characters, so from here you can say a lot about what's happening.

    Don't be fooled by anyone, the game is awesome. Not a perfect ten for me, but something like a 9.8.    … Expand
  11. Johan_07
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I was waiting this game for 7 year and I'm happy to can play this fantástic game.
  12. chuchuha
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые мне доводилось играть. Все мои знакомые, кто хейтят данную игру даже не играли в неё, а на момент публикации данного отзыва ачивку за полное прохождение игры получили менее 4% игроков, отсюда и выводы - что люди просто как стадо транслируют чьи-то мнения, не имея своего. На настоящий момент пользовательский рейтинг у игры 3,7 и я очень надеюсь, что когда волнаОдна из лучших игр, в которые мне доводилось играть. Все мои знакомые, кто хейтят данную игру даже не играли в неё, а на момент публикации данного отзыва ачивку за полное прохождение игры получили менее 4% игроков, отсюда и выводы - что люди просто как стадо транслируют чьи-то мнения, не имея своего. На настоящий момент пользовательский рейтинг у игры 3,7 и я очень надеюсь, что когда волна хайпового хейта tlou 2 сойдёт на нет игра получит свои 7,5 - 8,5 баллов, которые она и заслуживает.

    Данная игра это не весёлое развлечение для всей семьи - она заставит вас делать то, чего вы не хотите (с точки зрения морали например), она покажет вам, что её мир это не белое и чёрное, не хорошие и плохие. Она заставит вас посмотреть на всё происходящее иначе, заставит делать то, о чём вы будете сожалеть, будто вы проживаете все эти события, а не просто являетесь сторонним наблюдателем.

    Она заставит вас прочувствовать каждый грёбанный момент, она заставит вас ненавидеть и страдать.    … Expand
  13. Jodazab
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un muy buen juego, la gente lo critica por la muerte la Joel porque la gente lo tenían como un intocable que nunca se podía morir o porque este está sentrado en la venganza y no es como el primero di que esperaban una réplica del uno … Expand
  14. Darckaer1
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La historia no me convence del todo,pero el gameplay y gráficos excelentes ✨… Expand
  15. VladMunoz
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I think it's a super good game, the gameplay is perfect, its graphics engine is the top of the PS4, excellent.
  16. OgDog
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Gostei dos gráficos jogabilidade pecou um pouco na história mais consigui entender a motivação no final
  17. Gaglic
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Ну чтож начнём. Игра я считаю ахуительная, но не совсем для меня. Первую часть прошёл, как история маст хев, локации атмосферные, но места где есть споры, темно или ещё что-то глазки болят. Вторая часть это первая на стероидах, интересная история, жестокий геймплей и пропоганда лгбт, ни в то время, ни в том месте. Я не против, но картину для многих это портит. Review окончено, всемНу чтож начнём. Игра я считаю ахуительная, но не совсем для меня. Первую часть прошёл, как история маст хев, локации атмосферные, но места где есть споры, темно или ещё что-то глазки болят. Вторая часть это первая на стероидах, интересная история, жестокий геймплей и пропоганда лгбт, ни в то время, ни в том месте. Я не против, но картину для многих это портит. Review окончено, всем спасибо.… Expand
  18. michadbr
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played through the game in about 20 hours, and I must say, this is a masterpiece to me. Apart from some pacing issues in the story, everything was an amazing experience. The gameplay is a mayor upgrade from the first game, but still has the core of that game, so if you didn't like that gameplay then you probably won't enjoy the gameplay of the second game. The visuals are the best I've ever seen on PS4 and I couldn't stop using the photo mode every two seconds. The sound design is ofcourse also beautiful and makes the atmosphere even more immersive. The story also took a very different path than the first game. Most people don't like way Joel's death was handled and the character Abby. I'm actually fine with the way Joel's death was done and his choices don't seem unrealistic to me. The different perspectives you play through during the story also make a lot of sense and show more of the theme of no clear bad guys or good guys. I liked Abby's character and playing as her also showed the "good" side of her. People are also unhappy with the ending but I really think it makes sense. At the last moment Ellie comes to the realization of the cost of revenge and because of that she let's Abby go. That was her only way of finding peace with Joel's death and she realizes that. It has the same feeling as the first games ending and made me even more emotional. Overall, this is a game I would definitely recommend. It is definitely not a game for everyone though. The story takes a way different route and certainly for fans with specific expectations, this may not be an enjoyable experience for them. Next to that, reading the leaks afterwards, I understand why the game would seem very bad. But most of the narrative has been left out in that, and I think people really need to have played this game/watched the ENTIRE playthrough (not just a couple hours) to form a good opinion. Most people are basing their opinions on Joel's death and the fact you play as Abby for 40% of the game, but I think that's unjustified. And even if it had a garbage story, I'd actually still buy it because the gameplay, visuals and scenery are still **** amazing. But with this great revenge story with it, it's a 10/10 for me. (And yes, 10/10 doesn't mean it has zero flaws. But this is definitely my game of the year and it may even be one of my favourite games of all time, so it deserves a 10.)… Expand
  19. MrPibbles
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    As a note: Don't be fooled by the negativity generated by online gossip about inclusionism - the inclusion of transsexual and homosexual characters is sensible in story context and does not overshadow any important aspects of the story.

    As for my review itself: Gameplay is smooth and visceral, though places more focus on appearing cinematic than feeling responsive in the way other    As a note: Don't be fooled by the negativity generated by online gossip about inclusionism - the inclusion of transsexual and homosexual characters is sensible in story context and does not overshadow any important aspects of the story.

    As for my review itself:

    Gameplay is smooth and visceral, though places more focus on appearing cinematic than feeling responsive in the way other action-oriented games are. The most impressive aspects are the incredibly lifelike and fluid animations, and the enemy AI which is deep and extremely believable. The multitude of difficulty options are a great assistance in tuning the game to a setting you enjoy. I found that I loved stealthier sections, but was put off by straight-up fights that would result in immersion-breaking deaths and trial-and-error gameplay. I was very pleased to find that there are different difficulty settings for stealth, combat, and resource gathering that can all be adjusted individually.

    The presentation is phenomenal as usual for a Naughty Dog game. The graphics are just as impressive as they appear in the trailers, and the music (though often subdued, lying in the background) is very appropriate and shines through when it needs to.

    Clearly the most contentious and important aspect is the story itself. Director Neil Druckmann stated long before release that while The Last of Us was about love, the sequel would be about hate. This is an extremely accurate summation of the themes and tone of this game: it is incredibly bleak and upsetting. To create a game that intentionally inflicts emotional pain and discomfort on players is a tricky balancing act: push the tragedy and frustration too far and you risk alienating players who just want to have fun or indulge in some escapism. The story of The Last of Us Part II clearly doesn't sit right with many players for this reason, though I think many people are too quick to condemn games that confront them with unfortunate realities or uncomfortable situations. This game deliberately forces its players to engage in actions and gameplay segments that they will want no part of in order to drive home its core message. These parts of the game are meant to make you feel bad. The main characters of this game make a lot of terrible decisions, and this has upset a lot of players who believe they know the characters better than the writers do. It is important to understand that none of us who live modern lives and can afford the time to complain about videogames on the internet have the faintest understanding of what it's like to grow up in the kind of world portrayed in this franchise.

    This drama confronts players with some of the darkest, most vile depths of human behavior, and as a result, it is not a fun story to be a part of. If you play this game and feel frustrated that things don't go the way you want them to, then the story is working as intended. It is a portrayal of the futility of revenge, and is clearly meant to leave you feeling empty and exhausted. I have personally never been emotionally affected by a game as much as I have been by this one.    … Expand
  20. ElectrickW
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. About the story, to my taste, the only detail that I would say was a bit regular is where we changed our characters, I would have preferred it to have been before Joel's death.… Expand
  21. xDaViId
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich finde den Hate bezüglich mancher Charakter Entscheidungen vollkommen gerechtfertigt, trotzdem ist dieses Spiel ein Meisterwerk, nicht unbediengt im Story telling sondern viel mehr im Bereich Gameplay und Grafik die in diesem Teil wirklich noch besser sind als im Vorgänger!… Expand
  22. Luke98
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Excellent title; perhaps in some ways from the narrative point of view inferior to the first but certainly a game to play and appreciate
  23. RafaelCB82
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente calidad de juego,todo muy pulido y trabajado, gráficos, música , gesticulaciones en personajes, solo mi decepción en la muerte de Joel al inicio del juego, entiendo que que buscaban despertar ese ímpetu en seguir jugando por venganza y los flashback de Ellie con Joel son para ir alimentando esa sensación,pero no pueden tratar al personaje más importante de la primera entrega así,creo hablo por.muchos que anhelamos la segunda parte y no puedo creer que le dieran una muerte así a Joel,acaso Naughty Dog no se dio cuenta la ovación del público al ver a Joel aparecer en el primer trailer mostrado al público.....acabaron de tajo con quién mejor nos sentíamos identificados y apartir de ahí el juego tomo un rumbo hueco,creo que malograron esa sensación en dar muerte así y de esa manera a el personaje principal...de todo lo demás un 10.… Expand
  24. SaulOMG_
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Una vez pasado el juego doy mi opinion, el juego tiene sus pro y contra, personalmente me gusto mucho pero rambien ubo cosas que no pero para mi la historia estubo buena desente tiene sus punto altos y bajos, el final s muy abierto pero el mensaje que deja es muy bueno, pero me vise gustado que le dieran un final digno a joel pero creo que fue necesario para incentivar al jugador a tomarUna vez pasado el juego doy mi opinion, el juego tiene sus pro y contra, personalmente me gusto mucho pero rambien ubo cosas que no pero para mi la historia estubo buena desente tiene sus punto altos y bajos, el final s muy abierto pero el mensaje que deja es muy bueno, pero me vise gustado que le dieran un final digno a joel pero creo que fue necesario para incentivar al jugador a tomar venganza.
    Mi Benedicto compralo si te gusto l primero pero ten en cuenta que la historia es diferente y piede ser que no te guste despues de eso es un gran juego mis felicitaciones a Naughty Dog por lograr un juego haci arriesgando todo.    … Expand
  25. Millerjehu
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Just an improvement in every aspect over the first one. Brilliant story and really fun gameplay
  26. Re_bbbb
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never played last of us I so I don't feel nothing wrong with Joel's death. I think the story is good and I like that I can play both Ellie and Abby's revenge which helps make sense of ending scene. Let aside the story, the details and gaming experience was extraordinary.… Expand
  27. Joeyscic
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I am posting a review because of the incredibly misguided backlash from other user scores. Most of these reviews were posted so close to launch it seems fishy, and many of these people could only have played a portion of the story before posting a zero. Rage reviewing a video game simply because the story didn’t follow the plot YOU wanted it to is just so ridiculous, people are spoiledI am posting a review because of the incredibly misguided backlash from other user scores. Most of these reviews were posted so close to launch it seems fishy, and many of these people could only have played a portion of the story before posting a zero. Rage reviewing a video game simply because the story didn’t follow the plot YOU wanted it to is just so ridiculous, people are spoiled brats. The story is well written so far, the gameplay is tight, exciting, terrifying, and immersive. The environments are so well realized it’s hard to comprehend. I was walking through the barn in Jackson and could actually smell it, that’s how much detail they put into the world... Anyone who has a problem with the social themes get over yourself. The game doesn’t force anything down your throat or anything close to that, it’s just part of the story in the game and there is nothing wrong with that whatsoever. If you have a problem with this in 2020, get an education and try again. This game is so easily a 9 out of 10 at minimum based on what I’ve seen so far. It absolute deserves your time and I can’t wait to finish it.… Expand
  28. mailbinoy
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I don't understand why people rate the game so low.
    It's not the best story. It's trying too many things and ends up missing thr mark a bit. Not as hard hitting as the first game.
    But as a standalone game and even as a sequel it's amazing work by the Dev's. The mechanics are far ahead of any game, the graphics are next gen, the story is also good better than all the crappy stories other    I don't understand why people rate the game so low.
    It's not the best story. It's trying too many things and ends up missing thr mark a bit. Not as hard hitting as the first game.
    But as a standalone game and even as a sequel it's amazing work by the Dev's. The mechanics are far ahead of any game, the graphics are next gen, the story is also good better than all the crappy stories other titles have.
    People comparing it to the fist game are not going to satisfied in terms of story but everything else is top notch. The first game was a one in a lifetime experience, it cannot be repeated easily. Look at tlos2 as a normal game and compare its story to the other titles (even first party titles).    … Expand
  29. GameDev23
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Привет! Я хотел поделится своим мнением об этой игре. Безусловно релиз этой игры ждал всякий, даже те кто не играл в первую часть. Эта игра очень спорная. У кого то может гореть от неё , а кому то понравится сюжет . По себе я могу сказать что здесь все спорно, с одной стороны очень больно в начале и хочется убить того кто совершил этот поступок , а с другой стороны не понятно что происходит и что дальше будет . До сих пор есть вопросы но на многие автор ответил . Здесь нет конкретного злодея и героя , порой можно увидеть что элли не может дальше продолжать это , но она обязана . С геймплейной точки зрения здесь безусловно все хорошо и даже отлично . Я бы хотел чтобы все поиграли и прочувствовали эту игру потому что только пройдя ее можно понять для себя и расставить все .… Expand
  30. Pocketfox
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as perfect as the first game. Got boggled by some plot holes. But the story was clear cut and didn't not push a LBGTQ+ agenda. It moved where it needed to move and I can live with that. From a technical aspect, amazing. Really shows off what the current PlayStation generation can do. As for all the hate, I don't understand how people still think this way. Too much toxic fandom.… Expand
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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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