The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Felixa
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Me ha gustado el juego tiene algunas falencias en la historia pero en general esta bueno
  2. MagyXerza
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    So much hate...it's sad. I don't understand why people put so much 0 for this game. That's not being objective at all. I did like the game, very mature, nice graphics, nice gameplay (yes similar to the first but I do think they had to respect at some points the last of us 1).Yes a bit long at some points but I like exploration in games so it doesn't bother me much. Naughty dog did a goodSo much hate...it's sad. I don't understand why people put so much 0 for this game. That's not being objective at all. I did like the game, very mature, nice graphics, nice gameplay (yes similar to the first but I do think they had to respect at some points the last of us 1).Yes a bit long at some points but I like exploration in games so it doesn't bother me much. Naughty dog did a good job. I had real fun playing this game.… Expand
  3. MacaHoking
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    The game is the same about killing zombies and people, the buildings and map are better, i dont know why people complain.
  4. Lastofussara
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I really don’t know where all the hate is coming from. I loved The Last of Us and had high expectations for The Last of Us Part 2. The game most definitely met them, and in many ways, was even better than the original.
  5. Abdul_Fatir
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    I am heartbroken and full of remorse. Never has a work of fiction made feel such a sense of loss before, in any medium not just games.

    This game at its core, to me at least was about "Violence" and how pointless it all really is. To overly simplify the game plot the characters over the course of the game learn that violence will only ever lead to more violence. Both of them lose every    I am heartbroken and full of remorse. Never has a work of fiction made feel such a sense of loss before, in any medium not just games.

    This game at its core, to me at least was about "Violence" and how pointless it all really is. To overly simplify the game plot the characters over the course of the game learn that violence will only ever lead to more violence. Both of them lose every thing that they ever cared for because of the hatred the felt towards one and other.

    This game is not for everyone that goes without saying but if there is any thing that this game has accomplished, is that there are certain stories that can only ever be successfully told in Video games. And i am happy to say that this game will stick with me for years to come, maybe forever.    … Expand
  6. Bkb149
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Great game play. Story is a roller coaster for your emotions. There are some punch to the gut moments. The ending isn't my cup of tea, but I respect that story stays true to the grim reality of the Last of Us world.
  7. Josh010204
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel’s death was sad but it happeneds no one is a hero in this game the story telling is really good great job from naughty dog. Just my opinion!… Expand
  8. Chrisboris
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Pretty good game graphics and everything. The story is good but I think the death of Joel would a little bit more greater you know more heroic but in the end it is a pretty decent game
  9. Minibeefins
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply amazing just wish there was more to the ending because I'm sad and want a happy ending… Expand
  10. JackM07
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This isn’t what fans of the first game wanted out of a sequel, and that’s perfectly fine! Naughty Dog gave us a story that was brutal, heart-wrenching and above all, real. This wasn’t a traditional game story with a happy ending, or even one that was wrapped up in a neat little satisfying bow. That’s part of what gave the story a more realistic feeling to me and made me respect it.
    Joel’s death made sense to me. Abby was justified in doing what she did. Yeah, everyone loves Joel but let’s be honest with each other, he did some bad things and had something like that coming for a long time. No one gets to have a happy ending in a game like The Last of Us. A lot of people are really upset that Joel and Ellie’s relationship was destroyed and never really got to mend, but what exactly did they expect to happen? Everyone knew that they would have a falling out because of how The Last of Us 1 ended. Not all relationships get mended. With this one it was due to Joel’s untimely death but again, that’s part of what made this story feel so realistic! As sad and frustrating as it may be, there are plenty of relationships in real-life that never had a chance to be repaired due to a death. When we had to start playing as Abby for a while (a little too long really) I was kinda upset as most other players were. ND wanted us to understand and sympathize with her as a person and I was a little unwilling to do that at first. But as her story progressed, I kept thinking to Troy Baker’s recommendation to approach the story with an open mind, and that’s exactly what I made an effort to do as we got to play as “the bad guy”. Abby’s story showed that she was not the villain in any way, no more than any other character in the story. I understood the character and I even forgave her for killing Joel! In the end, I’m glad Ellie let her go.
    TLoU2 made some ballsy story choices and I’m glad they did. I think players need to understand that this isn’t your conventional story with a conventional ending. They wanted that but got something else entirely, which shocked them and they let it ruin the game for themselves. People are being way too harsh on this game.
    Also, I did not feel like Ellie being gay was forced down anyone’s throat. So many people are getting mad over it and I don’t understand why. There’s so obviously a double-standard here because if Ellie was straight and Dina was a guy, no one would be saying a single word. Who cares that they’re girls and they like each other????? Get over yourself.
    The graphics were astonishing. The gameplay was great, keeping to its roots yet expanding on it in a good way. The AI was some of the best I’ve ever seen in a game. I almost felt bad for killing some of the people because they were humanized in a way that I haven’t seen done before. I loved being able to go back and play the guitar at points! Being a musician, it was fun to play some songs I know with the chord wheel :). Some of the characters were uninteresting and I just wasn’t attached to some of them. I didn’t care for most of the people that Abby was with (I did not like Owen at all) and I just didn’t really end up caring when her people died. I also wasn’t all that attached to Jesse so when he got shot in the face I was kinda like meh. Dina was fine. Kinda boring but fine. I wish we hadn’t played as Abby for so much of the story. I understand why and it made me appreciate her character more but I just wish we could have played as Ellie for more of the game.
    Now the most controversial part of my review: I would like to see at least a DLC story of Abby and Lev, if not, I’d actually really like a spin-off game for the two following Santa Barbara.    … Expand
  11. Tinesh23
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Interesting game but the story is quite slow and boring and the ending was not really good.
  12. Leunam92
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Excelente!
    Innovador
    Inesperado
    Excelente gráfica, maravillosa música de hambiente
  13. Staytofrosty
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Половина бомбящих и ставящих 0 из за какой то реально фигни. ЛГБТ повестки как таковой мало. Да, есть гей, есть, о май гадбл, транс. Однако на сюжет в целом негативно не влияет. Перекачанная Эбби? Да, выглядит не очень сексуально, но как это влияет на твоё восприятие истории? Именно - никак. Через 10-15 минут ты уже привыкнешь и будешь воспринимать героя по другому. Тот же Джоел получил то, что заслуживал. В чем претензии? В нормальной мотивации для игрока? Сценарно игра построена отлично. В какой то момент игры за Эбби я понял, что не хочу за неё играть. До момента попадания в плен. Где герой преображается и показывает другую сторону личности. И в момент первой стычки с Элли я бросил геймпад на стол. Эта игра имеет минусы. Она слегка затянута, встречаются баги. История Лева с его непринятием себя как мальчика, как по мне, лишнее. Однако Дракманн сделал эмоциональные американские горки. В одной сцене ты пускаешь трогательную слезу, а в другой уже с криком: «Да когда же ты уже сдохнешь!», бьешься против Серафитов. Потом у тебя отваливается челюсть от того, как ты серпом вырезаешь пол щеки врагу. И так на протяжении всей игры. Если погружаться в историю, внимательно следить за персонажами, пытаться понять их мотивацию, то начинаешь сопереживать и тем, кого ненавидишь по началу. Эта игра не заслуживает 0 или 3 балла. Кому то она взорвет сидалище. (Это касается только тех кто поиграл в неё). Но это крепкое художественное произведение. Да, не как первая часть. Да, со своими проблемами и рудиментами. Спорная и вызывающая споры. Однако это ее сильное качество. После неё хочется сесть с людьми, которые трезво оценивают ее минусы и плюсы, и поговорить про историю и персонажей.… Expand
  14. Andiooop2345
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This user put it perfectly: “ This game proves that there’s a perception of this world a lot of people seemed to misunderstand. When I saw all the negativity following Last Of Us II I thought something actually went wrong but apparently the reality of the situation was people hated the reality of the situation. Realistically this was never going to have a happy outcome. It didn’t even have a happy beginning and you could only be so lucky to have the story cut off before you could get taken on the rest of the journey. When Last Of Us Part II was announced in my heart I already knew what the deal was and a lot of people wanted to think they also knew what the deal was as well. Actions, no matter how insignificant they may seem to you, will have consequences. This is a world where our heroes can very easily be another person’s villain and vice versa. However, not everyone is going to get to go out like a hero no matter how much in your heart you feel as if they should. It’s why a lot of people talk down on the movie Glass. People couldn’t handle the reality of that situation either so they’ll try and say that the “story was bad” or how “characters were ruined”. Finding something to blame so they could justify their feelings. Don’t come to the Last Of Us for a typical good time. You can, however, come for the good genuine moments amidst a very bad time. That’s The Last Of Us, that’s always been The Last Of Us and it isn’t the time to start getting all shocked and feeling betrayed now when you realize your dad isn’t Superman. It’s great that people love and feel so strongly for these characters but they shouldn’t let that blind them to what this world is. These characters aren’t going to act the way you expect them to or hope that they would. To barrow the tagline to Days Gone, this world comes for you and this world is bigger than Joel and Ellie. The Last Of Us is bigger than Joel and Ellie. Now I said all that to say this.. This is a beautifully done game that is getting lost in all of the negativity. It hurt my heart and attacked every part of my soul but even so I absolutely appreciate the journey they took me on. It was an honest one. One I’ll never forget even though part of me wishes I could. That’s a pain that’s never going away. They did an amazing job with this game from top the bottom and in closing……Ow.” Game Paul was fun the horror aspect were truly terrifying it did drag towards the middle but then immediately picked up again. I liked it I understand why people are **** on it and are angry but this is just my two cents.… Expand
  15. Eliuro
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Buenísimas gráficas, gameplay genial , admito qué entiendo que a muchos les afecta lo de el principio, pero el juego es de lo mejor de la consola y como continuación pues me encanta. Yo si lo recomiendo
  16. Czar_Benjamin
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I honestly can't believe the curmudgeonly self-righteous incel energy from all these clowns giving this game a hard 0. It's an absolutely undeniable masterpiece in terms of the graphics and general gameplay. It's a game designed for narrative and the narrative is slightly less compelling than the predecessor MAYBE, but that's what happens in any sequel. Lighten up you losers and go back toI honestly can't believe the curmudgeonly self-righteous incel energy from all these clowns giving this game a hard 0. It's an absolutely undeniable masterpiece in terms of the graphics and general gameplay. It's a game designed for narrative and the narrative is slightly less compelling than the predecessor MAYBE, but that's what happens in any sequel. Lighten up you losers and go back to cuddling your full-body hentai pillow.… Expand
  17. Itz_Pimbo
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it! , it's cruel and brutal. I love the way the characters develop, and that show us the two sides of the coin, with an unexpected ending and that tries to leave a message.… Expand
  18. mromromro
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to give the game an 8.5 and since the game is getting review bombed, I'll give it a 9 to represent that I truly believe this is a (relatively) great game.

    This game follows the SPIRIT of the original and I think that runs through every aspect of it. Having played the original a multitude of times on all difficulties and to pursue 100% completion on both ps3 and ps4, I can say I am familiar with the original and what I am comparing to in 2.

    Pros:
    I'm gonna say this now: the story is better in its own ways, in my opinion (will share some gripes/observations later). I believe if you were to read this as a standalone novel or watch as a standalone movie, especially with different characters, the story is compelling, often well-paced, and a bold step to take for the series.

    The combat is improved in many ways. You have more options to deal with many encounters, albeit encounters seem to be bigger, so you still have to play smart and manage resources, at least on the harder difficulties.

    New struggles to deal with within encounters. New enemy types primarily, yet also some (subtle) changes to how known enemies react, particularly in recognizing fallen companions. On this note (which I think is the best part) many enemies, when they see a companion fall will call out a unique name. Subtle improvement, but very powerful. It also ties into the main story's themes.

    Cons:
    The story spends maybe more time than is necessary on a particular character. While I enjoy the overall gameplay mechanic and MOST of the time I appreciated what the intent was and felt the impact, I got to a point where I just wanted to move on, that the point was made.

    Additionally on the story, I had hoped the game would end two chapters earlier. It didn't and the final two chapters were frustrating to have to go through... at first. I think there was a solid (albeit bleak) payoff that ALMOST made the epilogue, so to speak, worth it.

    Other thoughts:
    Per pacing, it moves MUCH slower than the original. The opening is bombastic to set the stage and remind players of the stakes and then it SLOWS considerably. I did not mind this slower more methodical story-telling, and I really think it lends to the overall atmosphere and beauty of the game. But take from that what you will.

    LIGHT SPOILERS (although apparently everyone but me read the "leaks" and decided the game is bad before they played it): This game is not about two people trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. This game is ABOUT that post-apocalyptic world and what it does to people. The first game's brilliance is in how it used it's setting and journey to redeem an old man who lost a daughter and show her growing into an adult despite willing to sacrifice herself. The side characters were special (for their time) albeit a tad under-developed. They helped the team and lent to poignant moments, but they were not really important.

    In TLoUP2, the message is about how everyone is dealing with the same issues, that everyone has people who they care about and that ANYONE can do terrible things if brought to it. Joel's redemption arc in the original was not about making him a good guy, it was about him finding something to fight for again. And audiences (me included) loved it. Yet in the end he slaughtered hundreds of people trying to find a cure for millions just to save Ellie. TLoUP2 is about the consequences and the never-ending cycle of revenge, and the costs.

    I'm just gonna include it here, both because I know many hate the topic, and also because I am a cis, white, hetero man and can only comment as such, but representation, of all kinds, is pretty spot on here, I believe. In my playthrough of the original leading up to release, I noticed that NONE of the AI characters were female presenting except infected. Just weird. The NPC enemy generator in TLoUP2 has EVERY combination of male/female and skin tone and that's a pretty cool detail. Also in regards to representation: I mean Ellie has definitely been gay since the first game (all but confirmed in the DLC). Additionally, the trans "story-line" isn't even a main plotline... it's just the reason why an important character is where they are when they're there. And if it were a main plotline... I guess this wouldn't be the game for you if it bothers you so much.

    All-in-all, a powerful and solid game to follow-up the original. Is it as good? I'm still processing that myself. But I highly recommend you find out for yourself, because, at the very least, I believe you could have a wonderful time, just like I did.    … Expand
  19. neimo
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. meh ii dont care really. thank allah i didnt get into this. the but in my life is null. this is a test, ifff this goes through something is upjh… Expand
  20. Freendok490
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us is a loose game in history development, not bad at some point, but in Soundtrack, graphics, jugability and details is a 10/10
    - In history and characters a 6 and 7    … Expand
  21. Buster_wolf
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Me gustó el juego, no se por que tanta critica.. Ahora todos son expertos en videojuego, a mi me entretuvo bastante.
    Dejen de ahogarse en vasos de agua
  22. Gta123q
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    El gameplay es epico aunque la historia pudo aver Sido contada mejor pero me encantó
  23. Gagclark
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like most, I feel that Joel's death could be so much better. I wish I could have a little bit more time playing with Abby and start liking her before she kills Joel. That would make a much bigger impact on me as a player and I wouldn't hate Abby as much as I did. I still love the time I had playing her caracter. Thr gameplay is perfect, not too far from the first onr with a couple of amelioration too make it spectacular. The graphics are amazing, especially the caracters designs. The journey was still great for me and I truly hope that one day I could revisit the world and the caracters of The Last of Us. The last thing that I found disturbing is the development of joel's personality. When you think about what he did during the forst game, all the traps and enemies he killed or escaped from,he sould have see Abby and her froup coming and not fall into her trap, like in the first game when the bandits wants to take is card by faking an injury. So long Joel and Ellie, I'll keep a good memories of those game and just hope to be abble to see more of that world someday in the future.… Expand
  24. GamerMcgamey
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Most of the reviewers didn’t play this game, or are useless people trying to find high art in a game.

    You want a masterpiece of literature? Read a book.

    This game was better than the first one in both openness and gameplay.
  25. Gollo
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Es buen juego, tal vez no resistió al Hype tiene algunos detalles en cuanto a su historia que igual a mi no me gustaron, pero no es para llevarlo al límite con las calificaciones, igual tiene buena jugabilidad y uno que otro detalle que se rescata del juego
  26. bigboybiggins
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the game was great!! The story was a bit of a let down and the fact that joel was killed within the first hour. But all in all the gameplay is very solid and it is a very good gane… Expand
  27. Nacho24
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es un buen juego aunque la historia va decayendo mientras avanzas la historia por todo lo demás un 10… Expand
  28. PolkaDark
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the end tends to wish, because ellie did all that in vain, however, i think she didn’t kill abby so as not to leave lev in the same situation as abby left ellie, lev would definitely seek revenge, taking death joel's ridicule, since he was not so dumb to die that way, trusting strangers, the game is good, I hope the continuation, and I hope that ellie has its happy ending, even without Joel… Expand
  29. Dale209305
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a masterpiece ! What Naughty Dog achieved with this game is extraordinary. They storytelling, character, visuals and gameplay. It is a worthy sequel to the first one.… Expand
  30. MANFAD
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty good game but killing joel was not necessary and the ending was really disappointing I hope they release a dlc so they fix there mistakes but the gameplay was amazing and the graphics was beautiful… 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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