The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. generaltullius
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An incredible achievement. This game elevates narrative to a level never reached before, while delivering tense stealth, satisfying combat, rewarding progression, and some terrifying set-pieces. I don’t buy that anyone actually believes this is 0/10. Clearly they only rate it that low because they feel upset by it. Why are they upset? Well ND makes some controversial decisions with the story. Chiefly, Joel is killed early on and many players seem to feel betrayed by this. There are good reasons why this choice works: Joel has been living a more comfortable life after his recovery from injury in TLoU. He is surprised by the ambush at the house, and sure theat is a mistake on his part, but he has walked into ambushes before in TLoU, so there is a precedent for this failure.

    Also, Joel achieved his redemption in TLoU when he saved Ellie, but this action costs him his life. Some reactionaries might not like it, but that story makes sense. They think that SJWs are coming to take away their action heroes, but Joel was never really that. He was just a dad who lost his kid and was broken by the loss.

    Anyway, anyone reading through all these 0/10 ratings should notice that they are all weirdly hostile and aggrieved and not take them seriously. The game is great, and is even better on a second play through.    … Expand
  2. Lagarve
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    I'm going to put this comment here with this score just so the people realize what they´re doing, if you click on "user review" then click on "positives" and read them below you will realize that looks like almost none have played or at least don't give a damn about the first game. What's more, I dare to say that it seems everyone is bought, no one asked how there is not a single negativeI'm going to put this comment here with this score just so the people realize what they´re doing, if you click on "user review" then click on "positives" and read them below you will realize that looks like almost none have played or at least don't give a damn about the first game. What's more, I dare to say that it seems everyone is bought, no one asked how there is not a single negative comment in "crític review" section or how almost every single comment are 9 or above? In addition to how they are oddly contradicting the points that true fans complain about: the characters (Abby mainly) when there is a comment saying how we hate their poor introduction, their story and development, there are 4 or 5 more saying that they love the characters, when we complain about how the story mocks and spits in the face of the first game, they all shield themselves with the cheap excuse of: "If you don't like this game, it's because you're homophobic"
    I´m pretty sure all of us who played and loved the first game never cared that Elie was gay. On the contrary, I loved the character, but no, they had to play that dirty card, blaming the community for being intolerant, just because the game was influenced by a person (I'm not going to say her name but I think everyone already knows who she is) who ruined the story just for wanting to put a progressive psychology in our brains, something that was very useless by the way, since the points where they try to be inclusive and make us understand the characters fail so brutally that nothing matters and makes us think that this script was written by a monkey on a desk.
    A very bad game, a very bad introduction, message, story and character development, but, above all, a very bad treatment not only for the fans, but also for the workers who suffered terrible working conditions for nothing. The game´s tittle is "The Last of Us", I think it fits perfectly, because I hope that this game will be "The Last of Them"    … Expand
  3. DarthSpringtime
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us part 2 is on of the best games of all time! People seem to hate this game because of Joel's death in the prologue. I was shocked that people didn't see this coming. A lot of people explains why it's bad storytelling. IT is NOT bad storytelling. Joel made a choice in the ending of the first game. He killed a lot of innocent people and lied to Ellie. A good story have consequences to actions. This is what happen in the beginning of the game.

    The gameplay and graphics is also 10/10.    … Expand
  4. DODDY44
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    Surfers from lazy writing as the usual un-needed sequel usually does. Seems to be more focussed on being politically correct, virtue-signaling and forwarding political convictions rather than creating a compelling narrative, which the previous game executed so beautifully. Thoroughly unsatisfying, and seems to have no respect for the characters that millions have grown an emotionalSurfers from lazy writing as the usual un-needed sequel usually does. Seems to be more focussed on being politically correct, virtue-signaling and forwarding political convictions rather than creating a compelling narrative, which the previous game executed so beautifully. Thoroughly unsatisfying, and seems to have no respect for the characters that millions have grown an emotional affiliation with.… Expand
  5. Tdog22
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I love this game from the existing characters to the newcomers this game makes you think what is good and what is evil what is right and what is wrong it also tells you that your actions have consequences and nothing will go unnoticed this is a story about revenge this is a story about love anger hate sadness and grief this story is meant to break you it's meant to make you feelI love this game from the existing characters to the newcomers this game makes you think what is good and what is evil what is right and what is wrong it also tells you that your actions have consequences and nothing will go unnoticed this is a story about revenge this is a story about love anger hate sadness and grief this story is meant to break you it's meant to make you feel uncomfortable and for that I love this game but that's just my opinion… Expand
  6. VivianeMenezes
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Best game of this generation of video games. A masterpiece! Technically perfect. Unpredictable script that does not relieve those who cannot deal with losses and diversity. An exercise in empathy.
  7. barata500
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    VERY GOD GAME WTF, I BECAME DEPRESSED BECAUSE THIS GAME SHIEEEEEEEEt, I WILL CRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, I WANT MORE THEE LAST OF USSS PLSSS SO **** GOOOOOOOOOOODDD
  8. Sarah1234
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Fantastic yet again naughty dog. With enough moments to make you sit in fear of continuing both due to story line and them *ucked stalkers. Bravo!
  9. Aldehyde123
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall I really enjoyed the game. The story, while not perfect, was masterfully done and it evoked a deep level of compassion from me for both main characters. It forced me to empathize with someone that I REALLY didn't want to empathize with. I eventually really came to like the Abby character, though I wouldn't go as far as to say that I accepted her. And I would say for good reason.

    I had to sit back for a few days and really take it all in before I even deigned to form a final opinion on the game and while I felt cheated when the credits rolled, I came to really appreciate the story upon further contemplation. It's a story about love, loss and redemption. It's a story that makes you face the harsh realities of how it's like to go through the things that the MC's went through and what hatred and obsession can do to your psyche. It's a great game.
    There were some things that I did not see the point to and it annoyed me a little since it felt like it could easily have been told in a different way and it would've told the same story, but it didn't detract from the story in it's entirety and I really appreciated all the characters.

    From technical aspect, this game deserves almost full marks. The visuals are gorgeous and the sound design is phenomenal. There were small things that I picked up that were a little off but it didn't detract from the amazing job that the people at ND did. Well done.

    Can't wait to play this game again after some time away from the game. I really want to sit down and try to understand and look deeper into the motivations of the characters and how it all ties together. That alone tells me that it's a good game. It makes you think. It makes you really sit down and have an internal debate to evaluate what you think and why you think it. I'm generally a one and done pony.

    I do feel like the pacing in the story was a little off and that some scenes could have contributed to a more comprehensive story overall, if it were played at different times. That's mainly where my gripes lie. All the elements for a great story is there and had it played out in a bit of a different order I think it could have done a better job. Not that it didn't do a really good job regardless.

    Would I recommend this game to friends? Definitely. But only if I know they have the ability to really sit down and think and deliberate about what they see.    … Expand
  10. Dubsu
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Was a Great game loved playing it! I understand some of the negatives but in all was a damn great game.
  11. Skalman123
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I love this game to death it feels so realized and all the work put in is really amazing.
    GOTY for sure!
  12. Myuubi
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good gameplay, it had its very interesting moments, if you ignore the history; it felt really forced all of the "cycle of revenge", there were ways more better to represent it, im sure of it, the graphics were truly beatiful, but since this is a story-driven game, im focusing on this aspect for my rating, i expected more tought on the history, since this is an AAA, good game,but not an 10/10.… Expand
  13. Bonkskey
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite what everyone's saying, this game achieved exactly what it intended with its story. People say Joel deserved better and they're exactly right. That's the entire point of the plot.… Expand
  14. Wallacemaciel
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Incredible. Best game ever made. So many emotions at the same time. Never cried that much playing a game before.
  15. RealWheels
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Any negative criticism of this game's story seems to come from saltiness that they killed Joel. Boo hoo. People claiming that this "killed the franchise". This was never meant to be a dragged out franchise.
    In my opinion this was an excellently told story and, at least in my experience, they did an perfect job of setting me up to hate a character only to turn things around with a sympathetic second side to the story and end up making me feel more for Abby than I do for Ellie.    … Expand
  16. Astronema
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Provavelmente um dos melhores jogos do ano, se não o melhor.
    O desenvolvimento dos personagens é simplesmente impecável, e a história já é bem superior a do primeiro jogo, que já era boa.
  17. ALC2005
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    One of the most powerful and emotional gaming experiences I’ve ever had! Certainly going to be divisive, but I loved every minute of it!
  18. leticiaalvess
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Jogo do milênio. Muito chororo de hétero por causa de pouca coisa. Gráficos perfeitos, história bem construída, boss lendários. Só elogios, parabéns aos envolvidos.
  19. mayalice
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Perfect game in any aspects, no spoilers need, just play this masterpiece, it's perfect and beautiful
  20. JohnWick6678
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    O jogo é muito bom da algumas vaciladas em alguns pontos da história mais ainda assim e um jogo incrível que não importa quantas vezes eu jogo sinto a mesma sensação da primeira vez em que joguei
  21. MarianaTl
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best experience, a beautiful game, a very important game for me in terms of representativeness, I loved it so much.
  22. Fabieng
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Genial ce jeu est un vrai chef d'œuvre. Une aventure dont il faut plusieurs jours pour accepter
  23. HiddenW
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo incrível, a história, os personagens, a abby e a ellie são persongens muito fodas.… Expand
  24. LeoNR21
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLoU ll is definitely one of the best game ever in the history of video games, just a master piece, Naughty Dog you are the BEST… Expand
  25. totipiupiu
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La muerte de Joel y que Abby no haya logrado generar empatia ni con Ellie ni con el jugador hizo que este juego no haya sido lo que fue narrativamente hablando en comparacion al primero. En cuanto a jugabilidad es espectacular y mucho mas adictivo que su antecesor con algunas adiciones geniales, el final es bastante deprimente y te deja con mal sabor de boca pero no significa que sea mal final al contrario solo es agrio y tragico. Por lo demas no merece el hate que recibe.… Expand
  26. IRUS
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ME ENCANTÓ. entiendo a la gente que no le haya gustado el juego pero solo por lo sucecido con Joel? en serio? Muy buen Juego. tiene errores minimos o cosas q me hubieran gustado q no pasen tan temprano en la trama. 9/10. ES MUY BUENO. PERO NO SUPERA la 1er Entrega.… Expand
  27. FRmorsmordre
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I'm not critical or anything, so I'll be very straightforward in my analysis. The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the best games I've played in recent times, the level of detail in the animations, facial expressions, graphics and history is impressive! The only game that comes close to / equals his level is Red Dead 2, they’ve worked really well here. The amount of detail sometimes borders onI'm not critical or anything, so I'll be very straightforward in my analysis. The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the best games I've played in recent times, the level of detail in the animations, facial expressions, graphics and history is impressive! The only game that comes close to / equals his level is Red Dead 2, they’ve worked really well here. The amount of detail sometimes borders on perfection, facial expressions and animations deserve to be highlighted here, I didn't believe it when I saw some things happening. About the story I will not comment much to not give spoilers, but one thing that does not make sense to me is the clueless criticism they are making, saying that the game is bad because of a detail in the story that did not please, it seems joke. The Last of Us Part 2 has a super heavy story involving revenge, it is much heavier than the first and is far from being a bad story, in fact it is great and the characters are also. His story was not made to please, it was made to be good and to mess with the player. You will feel anguish, anger, fear and a lot of emotions at the same time, it is inexplicable what they managed to make me feel while playing. If you like happy stories and get irritated when "tragedies" happen in stories, then stay away from this game, because as I said it was not meant to please but to mess with you.… Expand
  28. driqid
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some people just like to complain. It’s an imperfect but very solid game with a great story about revenge.… Expand
  29. marstonlives
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I understand now , after playing it, I'm still speechless but whomever tried to spoil it sucks
  30. Spetsna1669
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las primeras horas de juego, a pesar de la gran sorpresa por la muerte de Joel de esa forma tan burda, parecían asequibles, la jugabilidad a pesar de estar basada en el 1, desarrolla y trae nuevas opciones, por gráficas no puedo decir nada mas que son excelentes...pero la historia....la narrativa...que desastre. Una obra narrativa vacía, sin emoción, forzada de muchas formas, se sienten tan artificiales los "momentos emotivos"; mas de 20 horas de juego para 2 clímax en los que no sucede nada, no trasciende a nada.
    Cuando terminé el juego, realmente me sentía muy enojado y sumamente frustrado, pero al paso de los días todo eso se convirtio en tristeza. La tristeza de ver comot teniendo el precedente de un juego monumental como lo fue el 1, hayan hecho exactamente lo contrario. Last of us 2 es la antítesis de su predecesor, y con eso nos quedamos los que realmente amamos el 1er juego. Un desastre es la mejor descripción que le puedo dar a este juego. Y lo lamento mucho por el equipo de desarrollo, porque se ve es esfuerzo y el trabajo puesto en cada detalle del juego, lamentablemente los desarrolladores narrativos opacaron todo lo bueno que pudo tener y queda esta sensación de vació, tras 7 años de espera.    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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