The Last of Us Part II

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  1. johnatan_nunes
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Com relação aos gráficos e até mesmo Gameplay, o jogo continua fantástico. Entretanto, o enredo não está no mesmo nível que o primeiro, eu sinto que os personagens foram descaracterizados somente para fazer sentido no segundo jogo, tomando atitudes que eles nunca tomariam no primeiro. Para mim a franquia deveria acabar nesse segundo game.
  2. mikeyny
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    When i first started playing the original last of us, I was instantly addicted. I was worried that in the last of us 2 could never follow in those footsteps. Well I was correct, it exceeded my expectations. It actually heightened the experience of the story of TLOU1 for me. In comparison... the play control is equal, the graphics are way better, the bosses are tougher.. Now with the storyWhen i first started playing the original last of us, I was instantly addicted. I was worried that in the last of us 2 could never follow in those footsteps. Well I was correct, it exceeded my expectations. It actually heightened the experience of the story of TLOU1 for me. In comparison... the play control is equal, the graphics are way better, the bosses are tougher.. Now with the story that is a tough one for me, i wish the time line was a bit smoother it was very good, I was like enough with the 2 years ago 4 years ago day 1,2,3 ect. Now i dont think this is a place for spoilers so Ill summarize with this... if you think tlou got you in your feels, wait till you play tlou2. I never had anxiety in a game till i hit ground zero!… Expand
  3. xSKULLx3
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    The Last of Us 2 took everything the first one did and added tons of steroids to it. The game play is actually fun and has many cool new features that I really enjoy. I played this on PS4 Pro on a 4k TV and the graphics and environments look beautiful. I was not a fan of the story and the total disregard to everything you did in the first game which made it very difficult for me to finishThe Last of Us 2 took everything the first one did and added tons of steroids to it. The game play is actually fun and has many cool new features that I really enjoy. I played this on PS4 Pro on a 4k TV and the graphics and environments look beautiful. I was not a fan of the story and the total disregard to everything you did in the first game which made it very difficult for me to finish it but alas I did. Overall its not as terrible as people make it out to be but its also not a masterpiece.… Expand
  4. Kako0100
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Simplemente un juegazo, no nos importa la sexualidad de los personajes si k no deberian darle tanta importancia a eso
  5. Litaita
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Great sequel to a perfect game, The Last of Us Part II explores what life is like for our beloved protagonists 4 years after the end of the first game. This is not a happy ending kind of video game, it's more real than anything I've played before and the experience is something else. The story is very interesting and there's a sadness to it that's quite difficult to understand and accept,Great sequel to a perfect game, The Last of Us Part II explores what life is like for our beloved protagonists 4 years after the end of the first game. This is not a happy ending kind of video game, it's more real than anything I've played before and the experience is something else. The story is very interesting and there's a sadness to it that's quite difficult to understand and accept, but kudos to ND for making it possible. There are parts of the game that are hard to get through because you feel this sadness, this anger towards some characters, you feel that life is not fair and you wish it were different. The characters were real, interesting and very deep, unlike anything I've seen before in a video game. The gameplay is fun, the mechanics are VERY different from the first one (especially in combat), but it makes it a lot of fun because you can play the same level using different techniques and strategies, which makes this game fun to replay many times.
    In terms of the storytelling, I thought it was a huge risk that ND took with the way things went down, but ultimately, it was the right choice. I believe this game will mark all future gaming experiences, where video games start merging with other types of media (like films), which makes this game all that more interesting.
    TLOU II is a must play, it's not the same to watch or stream it as it is to play it; the experience is very unique and different for everyone, which only adds to how awesome the game is. I recommend it for all fans of the original as well as people who look for games that touch heavy subjects and are not afraid to rethink their thoughts and ideals.    … Expand
  6. c0n4m1st
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    A fantastic game that deals with the fallout from the original story while presenting an entirely new narrative to interweave with it. Naughty Dog hits it out of the park with the same emotional intensity of the first game, and manages to do something no other game in my playing history has done: get me actually conflicted about the weight of my actions during gameplay. The only reason IA fantastic game that deals with the fallout from the original story while presenting an entirely new narrative to interweave with it. Naughty Dog hits it out of the park with the same emotional intensity of the first game, and manages to do something no other game in my playing history has done: get me actually conflicted about the weight of my actions during gameplay. The only reason I don't give it a perfect 10 is because the enemy AI is still a bit silly at times (multiple enemies walking into the exact same spot I've melee killed three of their comrades in) and there were definitely times where I felt the game dragged during obvious "scavenging breaks" between action sequences. But ND does a solid job of still incorporating enough dialogue and story into these breaks that they still have a flow to them. Players will be split on some plot points, but I think that those automatically giving a 1 rating based on leaks alone obviously missed the point that the developers were making here. If you've already ruined the game for yourself by reading leaks, that's on you, because you missed out on an incredible experience that lives up to its predecessor.… Expand
  7. Marcustubi
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all times! Very good story ang high graphics! Perfect game!
  8. IgG98
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jugabilidad impecable, personajes entrañables y una historia del duelo que el mundo necesita escuchar.… Expand
  9. tarikghost
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. phenomenal game i love every second of it , thanks naughty dog for the hard work… Expand
  10. yanlr1
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    a beautiful story, fantastic gameplay, perfect in several aspects, in short, amazing game
  11. Hyunrick
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Like many others I have been eagerly awaiting for this release for years. Frankly, I was a bit skeptical about this game being able to overcome 7 years of building up hype to deliver an experience on par with the first title. But this turned out to be a fantastic game. The game play, style, pacing, combat and mechanics all had great continuity coming from the original and the environmentLike many others I have been eagerly awaiting for this release for years. Frankly, I was a bit skeptical about this game being able to overcome 7 years of building up hype to deliver an experience on par with the first title. But this turned out to be a fantastic game. The game play, style, pacing, combat and mechanics all had great continuity coming from the original and the environment was often nothing short of stunning. Like the first game, it is violent, gritty, intense, heavy on story, and a lot of fun to play. Also, for what it's worth, I didn't encounter a single crash, glitch, or bug.

    But, as this is about Joel and Ellie we're talking about, the story is a critical aspect of the experience.

    The extremely polarized user reviews is understandable. If somebody hasn't played the first game or been dragged into the depths of the hype they might simply and objectively enjoy the game. However, for those who have spent the last 7 years nurturing deep emotional connections to the characters and theorizing how the story should play out, this game is going to have some tough pills to swallow.

    First, the story and character development of this game is very different thematically. While both games are set in dark times with characters making morally gray choices, there are still overriding "warm fuzzy" tones in the first game. The development of a father-daughter like relationship, the building trust between two trauma-hardened characters, and the drivers for their journey are ultimately designed to evoke positive emotional responses. But in Part 2 the theme is much more dark. The story and character progression build on hate and vengeance. The game is designed to make the player uncomfortable and even sad and angry.

    Second, the lengths at which the game goes to evoke these emotional responses extends beyond the story and character progression alone and into the sequencing and game play. For example, the game forces the player out of the context of their current progression to play from the perspective of a different character--one the player is not supposed to like very much. I generally hate this tactic (I want to throw the controller every time an Assassin's Creed game sends me into the Animus). But I saw it coming during my play through and I went in with an open mind. And, as designed, I did hate it at first. But I quickly adapted to viewing the world and events through another lens. I ended up enjoying getting more depth to the otherwise peripheral characters, playing with a different style using alternative gear and upgrade paths, and seeing additional post-apocalyptic social perspectives.

    But again, the theme of hate and vengeance runs throughout the game, and this additional depth and perspective only adds to the loathe/love dichotomy of the characters and their circumstances. Or, as Ellie might say, "this is F**ked".    … Expand
  12. Gadendes
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible game. One moment it had be tearing up, then it had me laughing, and then it scared the **** out of me. The acting and writing in this game are unparalleled. If there was an Oscar for video game acting, this game would clean house.

    The game is also filled with jaw dropping set-pieces and some of the best animation I've ever seen in a game.

    I understand why some people are upset or disappointed with this game, even if I don't share their sentiment. The deciding factor of whether you like this story or not rests on accepting its inciting incident. Personally, I like the direction it takes. The only death that could have provoked such a warpath for Ellie is the death of Joel, and I thought it was handled beautifully, especially the scenes of Ellie reminiscing in Joel's home, her inability to finish Joel's song, and the emotionally resonant flashbacks.

    Liking the story also hinges on how you feel about Abby. I personally liked Abby--I found her personality more likable than Ellie's. She had a deeper moral depth, and her reasons for killing Joel are, I believe, justified.

    The score should also be mentioned. It had me hooked right from the start with several standout moments like the early sequence in the mountain forest. The music lent itself to the tension. And **** this is a tense game. At several points I had to pause to catch my breath, especially in the subway tunnels, the Descent, and Ground Zero.

    The Last of Us Part II is a heavy game, dealing with difficult themes. Where the first game explores the lengths one goes to for love, this one explores the lengths of hate and revenge. Joel gave up the development of a cure for his love for Ellie, and Ellie gave up everything for her hatred of Abby. And I believe Ellie would have lost even more if she had killed Abby, because the satisfaction of revenge is rarely something that lasts, like what Abby experienced after killing Joel.

    Overall, from the tense gameplay to the gripping story, this is hands down one of the best games I've ever experienced. I highly recommend it, even if I know some people will not like it.    … Expand
  13. El_pecado_Saisu
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    Dejando a un lado que si inclusión o no, ese no es el problema de esta segunda entrega, el problema real radica en la historia pobre que se le otorga, se vuelve monótona en ciertos puntos, se intento arriesgar por así, queriendo dar el factor sorpresa que al final se volvio predecible, el final claro que pierde todo tipo de sentido y no tiene lógica alguna, se pierde por completo laDejando a un lado que si inclusión o no, ese no es el problema de esta segunda entrega, el problema real radica en la historia pobre que se le otorga, se vuelve monótona en ciertos puntos, se intento arriesgar por así, queriendo dar el factor sorpresa que al final se volvio predecible, el final claro que pierde todo tipo de sentido y no tiene lógica alguna, se pierde por completo la filosofía e ideología de ciertos personajes en comparativa con la primer entrega. si hay punto individuales a rescatar son: la jugabilidad, los gráficos que si bien no son lo mejor si da un salto agradable, la ambientacíón es agradable, pero algo que se equivoca este juego es querer despertar un sentimiento de empatía combinado de tristeza que al final no termina por embonar dejándolo mas como un sentir de "¿y luego?" y es el punto más débil de esta franquicia, si esta fuerala primer entrega creo que fácil tendría un 9 pero al ser la segunda y esperar 7 años por una historia digna la cual no fue así, creo que es justo que debe tener 5/10 por que tan bajo? lo consideren o no la historia es algo que esta saga destacó en su primer juego, por la cual recibió elogios y admiracion y que esta segunda dejo a desear en todo aspecto, muy por debajo de la primera, repito de ser este el primer juego creo que sería bien aceptado pero no es el caso… Expand
  14. DevisV
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Questo gioco è maestoso. Definirlo action o gioco con gli zombie è quanto di più riduttivo possa esistere. È una storia, un racconto fatto di sentimenti (per lo più odio), persone, ricordi, amori, aspettative e sogni. La regia, il doppiaggio, la recitazione e l'ambiente sono meravigliosi. Il finale è di una tristezza inenarrabile, ma è anche fottutamehte emozionante e crudo. Non mi sono mai emozionato tanto per un film o una serie, figuriamoci un gioco. Chi ha dato meno di 9 o non lo ha concluso o non ha ancora la testa per apprezzare tale capolavoro. Non ho mai dato 10 ad un gioco, nemmeno ad un film, ma questa volta non farlo sarebbe una bestemmia. Spoiler:



    Lo scontro finale è totalmente opposto a quello che avrei creduto. Ho sofferto ogni colpo dato e ricevuto, Ellie si trasforma nel suo peggior incubo e abbandona ogni senso di umanità e perdono e si abbandona al crudo odio. Quando finalmente decide di smettere quello scontro inutile non lo fa perché ha perdonato, ma solo perché spera con tutto il suo cuore di poter perdonare. Facendo così però ha perso tutto, anche la sua ultima speranza di felicità. Non posso fare altro che applaudire.    … Expand
  15. Oricb
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    10/10 great game, really plays with your emotions. Lots of back and forth and an investment that makes you explore your own morals.
  16. Kate001
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    It’s the most sophisticated game masterpiece I've ever played full stop.
  17. rodrikthereader
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Something we as consumers of games must understand is that the game developers do not have any obligation to tell players the story that players want to be told. The game or any art in general is the creators' baby. You don't have any say in where the story *needs* to go. We are just travellers, going on a journey in the creators' world.

    So, with that out of the way, if you've read the    Something we as consumers of games must understand is that the game developers do not have any obligation to tell players the story that players want to be told. The game or any art in general is the creators' baby. You don't have any say in where the story *needs* to go. We are just travellers, going on a journey in the creators' world.

    So, with that out of the way, if you've read the leaks and decided not to play it, you're doing yourself a massive disservice. This game is a technical and, yes, storywise, a masterpiece. I didn't personally like some of the elements in the game. But that doesn't make it *objectively* bad. It's like this - mango may be my favorite ice cream flavor. So it doesn't mean all other ice cream flavors are bad. I can still enjoy very much many other ice cream flavors if the one I want isn't available.

    This is a LONG game. It really takes you on a journey that turns several characters' fates on their heads. It makes you feel intense hate, grief, joy, misery and fear. So, buckle up. Let all your preconceptions and prejudices go and just let the creators tell the story they wanted to tell.    … Expand
  18. PenguinMarch
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the haters review bombing the **** out of a game they never even played. TLOU2 is in a league of its own and has set the bar for the industry. Yes, there are minor gripes to be had, but they’re wholly inconsequential in comparison to how well this game shines.
  19. Dr_Dubtech
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This is hands down the best game I have ever played. The story is incredibly deep, disturbing and even depressing at times, but never feels far fetched, unrealistic or exaggerated.
    It shows in a brutally honest way that all actions have consequences. Well done, naughty dog. You created a masterpiece!
  20. SaltyRainbow
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    this is an amazing game, but the end left a feeling of understatement, I'm waiting for the story to continue... And those who talk bad about it are just not very smart
  21. Odotelik
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. People who are mad and rating this game low don’t get the story.
  22. Ch1996
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpeice. in terms of gameplay, mechanics, artistic design and narrative this is obvious. I understand the hate towards story decisions, but they are expertly constructed and all feel right for the world, and for the characters.
  23. tsuki_luh
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. The grafics, the combat, the story, the characters, the crafting system, everything is great.
  24. kylleblack
    Jul 3, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo possuí qualidade de cenários e animações muito superiores a quase tudo que existe no mundo dos games, mas a jogabilidade evoluiu pouco em relação ao original e a IA dos inimigos permite vc “empilhar corpos” abusando das mesmas técnicas.

    O roteiro e o desenvolvimento da história são os pontos mais fracos, com vários problemas:
    - Grande quantidade de NPCs e organizações mal desenvolvidas; Exemplo: Isaac, o líder da WLF, tem uma introdução pesada e depois uma morte banal;
    - Uma tentativa clara de recriar um sentimento de apego entre Abby e Lev nos moldes do primeiro jogo porém feito de uma forma nada realística (o primeiro jogo mostra 1 ano de convivência entre os personagens e não 3 dias...)
    - Diversas mortes “instantâneas” que parecem planejadas com a intenção apenas de causar um choque;
    - Os personagens centrais não dialogam entre si. A série nunca teve discursos longos, mas nem um breve grito de “o Joel matou meu pai!”? As protagonistas se encontram em pontos diversos e nem extravasam toda a carga emocional que se espera que esteja em pauta.

    A impressão geral é de que em busca de reforçar a lição moral que o jogo desesperadamente quer contar, eles realocaram eventos e a linha do tempo para se adequar a transmissão da mensagem. O jogo se preocupa menos com contar uma história crível e mais com conduzir o jogador a uma conclusão, causando diversos momentos de desconforto sem entregar coesão nem com o primeiro jogo e nem com a própria história que coloca temas demais na primeira metade e tem uma amarração corrida na segunda parte.

    Uma conjectura com relação ao tempo de desenvolvimento e aos trailers que foram liberados ao longo do tempo: tudo indica que o jogo seria uma história mais tradicional de vingança (talvez ficasse melhor contada) e que foi distorcida por decisões de direção.    … Expand
  25. BigSpook
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This is easily one of the best games I've ver played, im already on my second play through because I enjoyed it so much the first time. I waited 7 years for this sequel and I am more than satisfied with what I got, which is undoubtably a masterpiece. The themes of the story are beautifully executed, with complex and compelling characters that made me unsure how I wanted the story to end.This is easily one of the best games I've ver played, im already on my second play through because I enjoyed it so much the first time. I waited 7 years for this sequel and I am more than satisfied with what I got, which is undoubtably a masterpiece. The themes of the story are beautifully executed, with complex and compelling characters that made me unsure how I wanted the story to end. The gameplay was excellent throughout, with engaging combat that has many solutions limited only by your creativity. The plot was compelling and emotional, supported by all of the notes you find and read throughout the game that paint a grim picture of the darkest aspects of humanity. The game is bleak and sad and does not let up for a second, your heart strings will be worn thin by the time you get to the mesmerizing conclusion at the end of the game. This is the best game i've played since Bloodborne, and I cannot recommend it enough.… Expand
  26. Boricxaz
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    MasterPeace!!!! Gameplay 5 Star
  27. Jackasaurus
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game and I actually really enjoyed the story for the most part. Everybody hates on the story because Joel died, but I thought it made a very compelling motivation for Ellie. My only complaint is that I thought the cult in general was overdone. 20 years into the apocalypse and an entire island of cultists based around a brand new religion happens? Christianity didn't even happen that fast, and they don't make you cut your face to be part of it.… Expand
  28. Adamsdown_Boy
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    As beautiful a game as part one was. The same mix of story development and exploration, stealth combat, and panicky running as before. Not many games make you think this hard about the protagonists’ motives and moral choices. Slightly clunky character movement, but that aside, as near perfect a survival horror game as it’s possible to code.
  29. Nomemer
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Yeah, I liked the game and I'm not gonna jump on the hate train just to feel like my opinion means something. All those rants about poor story or bad character design must have been done from people who played the game by using just their feet. I'm not gonna address those who hate the game as homophobes or anything, if you didn't like it it's just because you were so attached to Joel thatYeah, I liked the game and I'm not gonna jump on the hate train just to feel like my opinion means something. All those rants about poor story or bad character design must have been done from people who played the game by using just their feet. I'm not gonna address those who hate the game as homophobes or anything, if you didn't like it it's just because you were so attached to Joel that you didn't give a **** for everything else. This game touched something inside of me that any other game failed. If you didn't like it it's probably because we are so used to **** quality games that exists nowadays that if someone tries to do something different, it's directly pointed as **** Try to open your mind and be less **** about "Buhuu they killed my favourite character Buhuuuu"… Expand
  30. tom94gts
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    unique and innovative way of telling a story in a video game. Everything about this game other than the story is a 10,music, gameplay, level design. worth it
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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  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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