The Last of Us Part II

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  1. thisisbennyd
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 was hard to get through. The game is very intense and kept me on the edge of my seat.

    Graphics: Visually stunning. Environments look realistic with the fantastic lighting. Animations are superb. The characters have weight to them when you move. The game has some of the best looking water I've ever seen.

    Sound: This is what made the game so intense and immersive. The calls of the infected are chilling. Killing people was especially gruesome. If you injure someone they'll scream as they bleed out or gurgle through a slit throat.

    Gameplay: Here is where I felt the game fell a little flat. Combat is mostly the same from the first game, but the way in which you interact with the environment is vastly improved. Letting players go prone and able to go under structures and vehicles felt really good. The game is exceptionally violent but it does not glorify it.

    Story: I liked it a lot. There are major character developments that shake up the series. The story is depressing but in a way that makes sense.

    Overall: A 9/10 for me. I had no idea what to expect from it and thoroughly enjoyed the game.    … Expand
  2. phong636
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The game clearly shows that the law of cause and effect is too harsh!
    I respect Ellie's Final Decision.

    -from MyA with love-
  3. OhitsStefan
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This game is very special in a lot of different ways, I really enjoyed playing through this game and the 20-30 hours playthrough stuck with me long after I had seen the credits.

    Most of the criticism other people have stem from the fact the story is not what they wanted/expected from the game. The game takes alot of risks which might not resonate with everyone. The game follows Ellie,    This game is very special in a lot of different ways, I really enjoyed playing through this game and the 20-30 hours playthrough stuck with me long after I had seen the credits.

    Most of the criticism other people have stem from the fact the story is not what they wanted/expected from the game. The game takes alot of risks which might not resonate with everyone. The game follows Ellie, after the events of The Last of Us (Part I) Joel and Ellie have settled in Jackson, a settlement run by Joel's brother Tommy and his wife Maria. After a traumatic event, Ellie sets out for revenge on those who wronged her and the ones she loves. This sounds like a classic revenge story but it is much deeper and more nuanced that it might seem at first glance. Like I mentioned before, Naughty Dog took some risks and made some bold choices with some of the characters and events that take place. The game requires you to think about it and play with your brain on. There are multiple layers to the story that get peeled off as you progress through the story. In the end those layers will reveal a bittersweet core that will make you question the character's choices and actions in a haunting and beautiful way. It might not be the story I expected or wanted but in the end I realise it was the story that was needed for the characters we loved. It's an incredibly nuanced story that really forces you to reflect on the characters we love so dearly because of the events of the last game.

    Gameplay has been refined by quite a bit compared to the first game. Combat is incredibly grounded and realistic. Enemies are smarter and will make an effort to take you down in various ways. Besides that different factions in the world have different strategies when it comes to combat which makes combat varied, fun and tense. Crafting is still here, there are now more and different recipes which gives you tools to tackle encounters in different ways. Movement has seen improvements, compared to Joel, Ellie controls very different. Ellie is much more agile which again, makes the encounters feel different. The addition of a jump button, although it was marketed as a major feature, was not used a lot. Jumping and going prone was mainly used for environmental puzzles and exploration with the latter also being very useful in combat. Collectibles come in the form of trading cards, artifacts and coins, these are a fun little distraction that can keep you busy while exploring the massive environments Naughty Dog has given us to explore.

    Graphically the game is stunning, even on base PS4 visuals and performance of both the game and the hardware are phenomenal. Character models and environments are varied and look incredible. Long grass moves in subtle ways when the wind blows, ice breaks when walking through it, rain drops reflect on metallic objects. Everything looks and feels just right. Combine that with the amazing sound design and you've got yourself an amazing, immersive experience that is rarely topped by other AAA games.

    This is definitely one of the most controversial games to have ever come out in the last 20 years. The game is very divisive for alot of people and the reviews reflect that as well. I'll end this review with on of the best quotes I have heard to describe this game.

    "If you finish the game wishing you had [spoiler] , you may have won the game you played with your controller but you lost the game Naughty Dog was playing with you"    … Expand
  4. Brendan2020
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Amazing graphics possibly the best looking video game ever combined with some of the most visceral and satisfying combat with a story that is highly debatable makes this a 9 for me.
  5. Spiritaoshin
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first I really liked it, I had my doubts about Joel's death, but in what happened I saw the two sides of the coin and it's those things that leave you thinking that you should never judge without having a base. excellent gameplay and mechanics, the characters that I would like to like were gradually discovering in the end I really liked Abby a very cute personality in my opinion, I liked to see a little more in depth in the character of abby and ellie, and how in the end ellie chose to do the right thing and have peace. I recommend that you finish it before hating it, I hope there is a third part of this fantastic story where you can see abby and ellie again but manage to see more in the field of the infected and see how they evolve over time.… Expand
  6. Cursethelivin
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is outstanding has issues but what games doesn't … Expand
  7. Johndarling93
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don’t believe the false negatives! This game is great. Grinded it on survival mode for 31 hours. Fantastic storyline and impeccable character development. From hating Abby, to rooting for her to kill Ellie in the end when you realize she’s actually the more altruistic of the two; this game surely sends you on an emotional rollercoaster. Not to mention the countless deaths of supporting characters you wanted to see thrive (Yara, Jesse, Manny). Joel had it coming and we all know it. The brutal battles scenes and challenging 1v30 WLF/Scar slaughtering served to impress beyond anything Last of Us 1 could offer. Seeing both sides of the story through the eyes of Abby and Ellie was truly masterful by the devs. And left you deeply contemplating who was in the right. On to what I didn’t like .. At times the game would feel very repetitive in that “ok, we’re here and we need to get 5 miles that way through crumbled building and hordes of enemies.” If the battles weren’t so intense and graphically amazing, this would have made a big impact on my score. My final word and issue with the game... Did we really need to go to San Francisco to reach the same outcome? Don’t get me wrong, the battle with the Rattlers is awesome and it felt like they would never stop coming out of the woodwork, but Ithad the same ending that the theater battle had. No one actually believed the devs would kill a changed Abby and protecter of Lev. When Ellie was initially shown at the farm with Dina and JJ, I thought it was over. I hoped it was over! But they instead added that extra bit in San Francisco because they thought it’s what we wanted. It didn’t bother me too much, but I know deep down that it just wasn’t really necessary apart from maybe setting up for Part 3. That’s all, hope you enjoyed my review.… Expand
  8. Fel8x8
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect sequel imo. yeah some part if you start looking at it you may fond some flaw but for real, if you take the time to go throw it you should not regret it
  9. Mark_ruffaloVEV
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Besides part 1 I really haven’t had a gaming experience like this one. From the heart warming beginning to the ugly crying ending this game is fantastic and would recommend it to anyone, don’t let the negative reviews bring this game down.
  10. Takito33
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Excelente gameplay Buena trama Buen desarrollo de los personajes
    El arte visual es excelente
  11. aaronbigdealer
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Theres a lot of hate but its a good game, obviusly the first game is a masterpiece but we can accept this like a good sequel
  12. valdes1302
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Начитался всяких отзывов и в основном люди недовольны сюжетом за Эбби, а некоторые пишут и про пропаганду ЛГБТ, хотя ее тут нет. Такое ощущение, будто капризные дети писали. Увидели поцелуй двух девушек - пропаганда ЛГБТ. Получили возможность посмотреть комфликт с разных сторон и за разных персонажей - слив сюжета. Получается в первой части, когда за Эли играли, это тоже был слив сюжета?Начитался всяких отзывов и в основном люди недовольны сюжетом за Эбби, а некоторые пишут и про пропаганду ЛГБТ, хотя ее тут нет. Такое ощущение, будто капризные дети писали. Увидели поцелуй двух девушек - пропаганда ЛГБТ. Получили возможность посмотреть комфликт с разных сторон и за разных персонажей - слив сюжета. Получается в первой части, когда за Эли играли, это тоже был слив сюжета? Если ваше ваш мозг такой ограниченный, то играйте в игры без сюжета.
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    I read all kinds of reviews and mostly people are unhappy with the plot for Abby, and some write about LGBT propaganda, although it is not here. It feels like capricious children were writing. We saw a kiss of two girls - LGBT propaganda. We got the opportunity to see the conflict from different angles and for different characters - draining the plot. It turns out in the first part, when they played for Eli, was it also a plot drain? If your brain is so limited, then play games without a plot.    … Expand
  13. ROFLcopterEvo
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Genuinly can't believe all the bad reviews I've just been reading through. Shows how butt hurt people can get when the story doesn't go 'exactly the way they think it should go'. It didn't go how I thought it would go whatsoever but that doesn't make it a bad game. If anything it made it a better game in my opinion. Much darker than the first and some good twists (if you didn't seeGenuinly can't believe all the bad reviews I've just been reading through. Shows how butt hurt people can get when the story doesn't go 'exactly the way they think it should go'. It didn't go how I thought it would go whatsoever but that doesn't make it a bad game. If anything it made it a better game in my opinion. Much darker than the first and some good twists (if you didn't see spoilers). The game is amazing.… Expand
  14. Maneve
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I will avoid spoilers in this review, with the minor exception of very mild spoilers for the LGBT aspects of the game at the very bottom. It will be marked.

    I'm going to start by saying there are currently a lot of bad reviews for this game. As of beating it tonight only 15% of players shared the achievement for completing the game, so take that for what it's worth. Visually the game    I will avoid spoilers in this review, with the minor exception of very mild spoilers for the LGBT aspects of the game at the very bottom. It will be marked.

    I'm going to start by saying there are currently a lot of bad reviews for this game. As of beating it tonight only 15% of players shared the achievement for completing the game, so take that for what it's worth.

    Visually the game is stunning. A lot of love was put into the landscapes and character models and it shows.

    The voice acting is, as expected, phenomenal. Ashley Johnson, Troy Baker, Laura Bailey and everyone else involved did an absolutely fantastic job.

    The game starts off faster than it probably should. Things happen that set the whole story in motion fairly quickly, and I feel like a little more time should have been given to explore how things had changed in the previous few years and solidifying how new characters fit in and how some relationships have grown and changed since the first game. It slows down a bit and hits a pretty good pace when you get past the opening, however. The game took about 30 hours to complete. It seemed like the perfect length to me.

    The story is not one of hope like part 1. It is dark, it is gritty, it is desperate at times. It feels almost a little too one track at times as you rampage from one landmark to another, but after you hit a certain point in the game, the story expands in ways that fill in some of what felt like plot holes and a semi one dimensional story. Don't get me wrong, the game is fun through the beginning, but it makes you question where the story telling of the first game has gone. It makes up for it in spades later on.

    Characters are flawed, non-perfect beings, just doing their best to keep surviving this hellish world. The characters interactions from the plot to enemies interacting on the battlefield feel real. They feel human. Combat is similar to part one, but feels a little smoother. Once you take a little time it feels good for the most part, but a little clunk now and then. Encounters have really varying dynamics depending on enemy types, but all types will keep you on your toes with different mechanics. It's varied enough in encounter types that it never feels too stale, and will really get the heart pumping from time to time. Enemies are a lot more unpredictable at times than you might expect, adding a little flavor to your stealthy fights. When your cover is blown it can feel like a bit of a struggle cycling through weapons and supplies, trying to assure you keep enough meager supply for the next inevitable fight. It feels like you are really surviving off of whatever bits and pieces you can find, and really adds to reminding you of the post apocalyptic world you are in.

    Last thing I want to touch on is that yes, there are LGBT themes in the game. People seem to be making mountains out of molehills on this.

    **possible mild spoilers,I guess**

    The world of Last of Us Part II is diverse. Characters are a hodge podge of survivors, just doing their best to survive. We've known Ellie was gay since the first games DLC. People have seemed shocked about it. The game neither villifies her sexuality, nor glorifies it. It just is. It's not made to be a big deal besides a little bit of bigotry happening briefly to show it's still not completely accepted in this new world. There is also a Trans character that is acknowledged as being trans, but similarly just kind of is. It does have minor implications on the story line, but isn't made to be a huge deal.

    I found it to be tastefully done. It's how I would like more LGBT characters to be treated in media. The struggles are acknowledged, the characters are neither villafied or glorified for it, and the characters are not defined by their sexuality, it's just one of many aspects of who they are.    … Expand
  15. ZadRdz
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es muy bueno, de inicio a fin, una increíble jugabilidad, un gameplay excepcional, unos gráficos excelentes, y en cuanto a la historia, puede que al principio, (ALERTA DE SPOILER) tuvieron que haber muchas coincidencias para que Joel se encontrara con Abby, el resto de la historia es muy buena, es una historia muy cruda y eso es algo que destaca de las demás, el final me pareció muy bueno, ya que en un punto llegué a sentir empata por Abby, y ese personaje puede ser clave para una tercera entrega… Expand
  16. EMC6000
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich bin echt begeistert. Die Grafik haut einen aus den Latschen, das Gameplay wurde an den richtigen Stellen verbessert, der Soundtrack pusht durch die Schleich-Passagen und die Geschichte wird konsequent zuende geführt. Leider zieht sich der Part mit Abby ein wenig, sonst wär's eine 10.… Expand
  17. jocez
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the game personally.

    My review will mainly talk about the story and my experience.

    I loved the first game and honestly thought they weren't going to do a sequel. Finding out that a sequel was being made, I was really looking forward to the release and was hoping for a game as moving as the first. As the release date got closer, I did hear about the game receiving negative reviews from people, but I wanted to play the game myself, because I loved the first and wanted to see how they continued Joel and Ellie's story.

    I played the game without watching any trailers except a small section of the dance scene. After finishing the game, I saw the trailers and read reviews both positive and negative. I honestly believe that it was wrong for Naughty Dog to edit a scene in the trailer to make players believe Joel would be by your side throughout the game.

    From reading and watching other reviews, I understand why players decided to quit the game after Joel's death. I do think it was out of character for Joel to not be able to see that it was an ambush especially since it was the driving point of the entire game. I understand why players quit when they had to play Joel's killer, Abby.

    I felt uncomfortable playing Abby because I had an immediate bias towards Joel and Ellie. As a player, I'm shown that I eventually will come back to Ellie at the theater. At this point, I felt annoyed and angry to have to play Joel's killer, but seeing Abby's back story, she had a reason to kill Joel regardless if the player agrees or not. At the point of arriving outside the theater, I was still on Ellie's side. I wanted to delay the inevitable as much as possible. Once the chase sequence started, I felt so uncomfortable running after Ellie. I immediately wasted Abby's bullets not wanting to shoot Ellie. Then I had to fight Ellie and in this moment, I was reminded of the scene in the first game in which Ellie had to sneak around to attack David. I kept hesitating and stopping to let Ellie win, but eventually I continued the game.

    Seeing Ellie have a family and home, I really thought this would be the end. Then Ellie decided she had to finish the job.

    I was ready to kill Abby for Joel, but finding Abby in a weak state it didn't feel right for me to fight her at that moment.

    The ending was moving for me. It wasn't a happy ending, but it made me question so much about the choices made to get to this point even though I had no control over the character's decisions.

    I enjoyed the game for the fact that it gave me an experience I never had before.

    I find it fascinating to see the conflicting views between players, because the story itself became so much more than a hero defeating the villain which was what I was expecting after Joel's death. It gives the player the chance to reflect on the actions they made as Joel in the end of the first game. The player can decide to change how they feel about certain characters or not. The player can expect a certain ending, but the game makes the choices and the player can only decide how to feel about it. Whether you liked the game or not, it's ultimately your choice as the player to decide how you feel about the game.    … Expand
  18. Dabdudab
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Just wow! Love the gameplay, the story and the graphics! F... homophobic haters
  19. DeadVeks
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Its perfect game, graphic, gameplay, story is a little bit worser than first game but still very avesome, except the end
  20. ThyDeerKing
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im not here to say this game was perfect but i will start by saying that most of the people who are this game is bad a re just upset that Naughtydog killed Joel and while yes his death wasnt what i would want to see happen it set up a well written narrative that I enjoyed a while lot and to those who say that Ellie acted out of character think about what you would do if you lost your father the man who raised you. The gameplay was very exciting and while very similar to the first game it still had new elements to keep you on edge I didnt enjoy playimg abby as much as I did Ellie I respect the idea of humanizing the "villian" For those who think the game was bad I dont expect you to like or agree with Naughtydogs ideas but you have to agree that the story is still phenominal and the time and effort put into it makes it one to love.… Expand
  21. Gxboyz4
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En pocas palabras. Un juego el cual nos dejó con un mal sabor de boca, sobretodo con su historia que es lenta, predecible y algo mediocre. Un nuevo protagonista, el cual tiene su toque; pero no llega a convencer totalmente, y el juego nos fuerza a encariñarnos con él de manera muy rápida, sin mencionar que fue la persona que mató a Joel en las primeras horas de juego y que pocos jugadores podrán empatizar con el personaje. Un gameplay similar al de la entrega pasada, muy aceptable y divertido de jugar. Una inteligencia artificial algo mala, sobretodo en los niveles de dificultad media. Finalmente, unos gráficos muy bien detallados y que impresionarán a cualquiera que pruebe este juego, simplemente hermosos, de lo mejor que se ha visto hasta ahora.
    Lo dejaría así:
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Gráficos: 9/10
    Historia : 4/10
    IA: 7/10
    Y la puntuación general que le doy es de 7/10. Si lo que buscas es una buena historia buena, sin huecos argumentales, personajes carismáticos y un final decente, no compres este juego, o espera a que baje de precio. Si sólo estás buscando gráficos y un buen gameplay, adelante, puedes probarlo.    … Expand
  22. ZeRedStorm
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Ppl who thinks that the game sucks better try it
    the game is absolutely not perfect but it is to me a decent part 2
  23. TimmyHeadNose
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Although some may not like the story, you can't deny that its audio, visuals and gameplay mechanics are astounding. The game features large, expansive environments that appeal for exploration, and its accessibility options make it one of, if not the most accessible game of all time. The game's story is heart-wrenching and the ending leaves a lot for interpretation. I'd say it's worthAlthough some may not like the story, you can't deny that its audio, visuals and gameplay mechanics are astounding. The game features large, expansive environments that appeal for exploration, and its accessibility options make it one of, if not the most accessible game of all time. The game's story is heart-wrenching and the ending leaves a lot for interpretation. I'd say it's worth giving it a shot!… Expand
  24. Jin_caldwin
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My heart's broken... But it's a amazing game... The gameplay,scenarys, art... All of them.... But narrative.. It's incongruent, but.. It's because we love the first characters... Idk… Expand
  25. XxAciDxX
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The story is not epic like the first one but so emotional. Absolutly love this one.
    Good graphic.
    Good gameplay.
    Good experience.
    but companion block my way so many time.
  26. sarahdiedrich
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Finished it more than 24 hours ago and I’m still crying intermittently. Feels like a bad breakup and I’m so sad. But if a GAME can make you feel that strongly, even if the emotion is negative, how amazing is that?
  27. edgar_pluxury
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. У меня на самом деле только 1 вопрос. Как игре в которую вложили душу и делали ее кропотливо и с любовью ставят рейтинг 4. На таких людей у меня слов не находится. Сюжет отличный и оставляет как и после 1 части в растерянности. Я честно не знаю что делал бы в ситуации в которую попала Элли. Как и в 1 части с Джоэлом. Геймплейно игра изменилась но и оставила нотки предыдущей части, что по мне огромный плюс. Всегда не хватает ресурсов, что заставляет тебя либо не убивать врагов а проходить в тихую, либ… Expand
  28. cleo_vi_
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En general, me ha gustado. La trama es buena, pero quizá yo hubiera acortado algo el juego, ya que al final se hace algo tedioso y estás deseando que acabe. Los gráficos son espectaculares y la movilidad es bastante continuista respecto al primero, pero con toques más impredecibles. Las batallas son más tensas ya que la IA ha mejorado bastante. A parte de que los enemigos interaccionan más y eso le da mucha vida y tensión.

    Tras acabarlo, me queda un sentimiento de vacío emocional por las decisiones que toman las protagonistas. Siento que el ciclo de venganza ha terminado y que cada una ha sufrido las consecuencias de sus actos. No es el final que esperaba (feliz), pero no me desagrada. A día de hoy, sigo digiriendo las decisiones finales de Ellie y el final de esta historia.

    Bien hecho, Naughty Dog!

    Actualizo: Rejugado por 3ra vez y pasado al 100%. Esta vez se me ha hecho más ameno y más profundo e interesante. Sigo creyendo que es un juegazo con mucho simbolismo narrativo.    … Expand
  29. Sirius2787
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    An emotionally charged follow up to one of the best original titles of the past decade.
  30. MiskunnarlusRue
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part II was an incredible game. The graphics are amazing so is the setting.
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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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