The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. SelfAware
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a story-driven game, thus relying heavily on it's story. Gameplay and graphics are a minor point compared to this.

    The story of The Last Of Us clearly went downwards since the first installment. Every credible source will tell you this fact as well. Personally I think this is connected to the fact that ND crunched a lot of employees in the making of this game. Eventually they didn't know what to, since all the competent people left the company, so they decided to make this.

    After playing the game, I could probably tell you the names of about 3 characters, the ones from the first game not included. These people are the same throughout the game. There is no character development. I think the game does try to make you care about it's characters and there troubles, but I haven't met a credible source that say they do care about the characters. Neither do I. It is clear that the writers of this game are not the same as the last game, to say the least. Futhermore, after viewing the trailers for this game you wouldn't think this is the direction it would you. Plenty of people feel baited into buying this game. Luckily I have managed to refund it.

    The gameplay is solid, however it is a copy and paste of the first installment.

    The graphics are not bad, but that is what you expect from a game that has been in development for 7-8 years.

    All in all I give this game a 0/10, for it did not deliver.    … Expand
  2. calum769
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    A SPOILT MASTERPIECE

    After 34 hours of gametime I completed the game, having explored plentifully in search of collectibles and resources and soaked up all the cutscenes. Let me start by saying this is a great game, despite the leaks and the childish review bombing, this game is great.... however it isn’t perfect. So lets begin: Firstly, the graphics are amazing probably as good as    A SPOILT MASTERPIECE

    After 34 hours of gametime I completed the game, having explored plentifully in search of collectibles and resources and soaked up all the cutscenes. Let me start by saying this is a great game, despite the leaks and the childish review bombing, this game is great.... however it isn’t perfect. So lets begin:

    Firstly, the graphics are amazing probably as good as or better than anything else we’ve seen on PS4. Whether it’s the lighting or the detailed scenery or how characters look when its raining etc. It just looks stunning. The facial animations of characters is really on point too smirks, smiles, grimaces all seem to be made at the right time and look really realistic.

    The next thing I want to point out as a positive is the combat. It builds on from the solid foundations of the first game but goes further. The new weapons are nice, the way you can crawl around in the grass in stealth and be a silent hunter is cool and the way in which we can also get into brutal close quarters combat, dodging and then striking with brutal ferocity.

    Another thing I loved is the level of suspense during many parts of the game, navigating dark corridors, trying to stock up and preserve ammo for when that next infected jumps out the wall and makes your heart start racing. For me that’s one of the best parts of the game and I’m sure on the higher difficulties proves really challenging and entertaining.

    Finally, one of the really good things about the game is the cinematics. I always found them welcome and worked well with adding to the story. Also I’m not sure if they’re classed as cinematics as such but parts outside or normal gameplay, like a certain car chase/escape had an uncharted-like feel, it was really intense and worked well. QTE’s were also used well in situations like grappling with infected or trying to escape through doors, they added to the drama nicely.

    Now, onto the negative and it’s a pretty major one. The storyline, particularly in the second half of the game, isn’t up to scratch. One of the issues I had to begin with was due to the developers choosing to jump around in time (sometimes by a day or sometimes way longer using flashbacks). I struggled to keep focus on what was happening. Secondly, I felt that despite new characters & groups of people emerging, these weren’t really used to develop the story and ended up feeling like filler. I was anticipating things that might happen and they never did. It became apparent to me as the game progressed it was heading down a very narrow tunnel, limiting itself to its core theme of revenge/vengeance. Also travelling to my next destination started to feel a little more tedious, probably because I was becoming increasingly desperate for parts of the plot to come together to pave the way for a new direction... and they never did. Ultimately as the final scenes played out, I felt very little, almost empty, I thought to myself “oh is that it”. I felt very detached from the main characters. I felt so much more could have been done. What was I meant to think and feel? It was a dissatisfying end to a game that looks and plays so damn well. Worth playing for sure because everyone is gonna interpret the story differently and the rest of the game is close to perfect. It’s an unusual game to review, but ultimately it’s a spoilt masterpiece. 7.5/10    … Expand
  3. Bunsen074
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay and graphics are absolutely phenomenal, but the story is just a mess. Abby is very one-note, and just unlikable in general, even though the game really makes a great attempt to force you to do so. Many things seem contrived and don’t happen organically. This theme of revenge and “breaking the cycle” attempts to happen so many times throughout the game that it’s laughable.… Expand
  4. coolcat88
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    An embarrassing sequel to my favorite single-player game of all time. A game that puts politics before anything else doesn't deserve to see the light of day. I don't consider this game canon.
  5. KiNG_A7MD
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This game just destroys everything the fans loved about the first part. Just don't play it.
  6. RSHAYSTACK
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This will be the defining game of the PS4 as the previous game was for the PS3. Amazing.
  7. AmitafT
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is bad, Joel and Tommy would not trust strangers in the first place. Joel’s death absolutely disrespectful for the fans and disgusting. They lie in the trailers we would see Joel in the present, that’s not professional and it seems they only care about money.
    Also they put Ellie like a badass girl looking for revenge, and we see all the contrary.
    Also being forced to play as Joel’s killer Abby to like her and know her side of the story, still bad, true fans won’t like her.    … Expand
  8. vincentvanbro96
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoyed this game, gameplay is great and graphics are probably the best I’ve seen on the PS4. I know lots of people were mad about Joel dying but his death is used as a means to drive the plot forward and develop Ellie as a character. Really don’t think the story was as bad as so many people were making it out to be. That said, I will I enjoyed the first one a little bit more.… Expand
  9. ninja1048
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Jugabilidad 10, historia 8.5, gráficos 10, excelente juego! Mínimo candidato a juego del año!
  10. ScottWasTaken
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    To be clear I didnt read the leaks going into the game and that made a large difference to how I feel about the emotional journey this game took me on.

    - Best visuals Ive seen in a game - period. - Gameplay improved on already great stealth game. The small mechanics they added like dodge and prone are excellent. - The story loses a half point for pacing issues in parts, but generally    To be clear I didnt read the leaks going into the game and that made a large difference to how I feel about the emotional journey this game took me on.

    - Best visuals Ive seen in a game - period.
    - Gameplay improved on already great stealth game. The small mechanics they added like dodge and prone are excellent.
    - The story loses a half point for pacing issues in parts, but generally it was excellent. I was deeply engaged throughout. The most grasped I have been by a game in several years. Even managing to leave me sobbing like a child when all was said and done.

    Another masterpiece from Naughty Dog, it's a shame that the leaks allowed so many people to make their minds up before it came out.    … Expand
  11. k-ro247
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics, soundtrack, world building, pacing and amazing though brutal gameplay, with some truly memorable boss fights. The story is a like whirlwind of different emotions as you come to understand both of the protagonists perspectives and motives for their actions. Probably one of the best gaming experiences I've had.… Expand
  12. Yoshimi_
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    The game is really good. Stop being salty and close minded. Granted, the pacing could have been better, that is my biggest problem with the game. But does that really make the games story poorly written and bad? The amount of insane moments in the game are beyond any 0/100 scores. Good god i hate the human race.
  13. CoLDTai
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra con todas las letras Creo que hay muchas enseñanzas atrás de este juego pero como la mayoría de la gente no comprende ni un simple texto no me sorprende que esa mayoría critique el juego de manera negativa y tóxica 10 de 10
  14. zachyg
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Game of the decade and maybe the best story told in any medium in a generation. Absolutely brutal. I cannot stop replaying it not participating in the thoughtful discussions it provokes. An absolutely brilliant meditation on cycles of violence.
  15. Alexrivas
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love The last of us part 2. It gave me goosebumps all time. Story is well-written. I know that Joel death sucks, but when you realize the purpose about what Niel was trying to explain us. You realized that every detail on the game was worth it.… Expand
  16. Ashcookie94
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    No spoilers, enjoyed the game. Emotional at parts and **** my pants the next, had some unexpected plot twists, love the new jump and prone mechanisms. My point making it 9 out of 10 I played for hours and it felt like I was still stuck in the same place. Other than that really enjoyed it, do give it a chance, I loved the first one and after playing the entire game you understand reasoningNo spoilers, enjoyed the game. Emotional at parts and **** my pants the next, had some unexpected plot twists, love the new jump and prone mechanisms. My point making it 9 out of 10 I played for hours and it felt like I was still stuck in the same place. Other than that really enjoyed it, do give it a chance, I loved the first one and after playing the entire game you understand reasoning behind the choices made in the game by the characters. Amazing graphics and game play was spectacular, recommend this game … Expand
  17. LayonetEspinosa
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was a roller coaster of emotions, it has wonderful things and I don't understand why so much hate, I think you should give it a try… Expand
  18. MrAlienated
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a genuine masterpiece of Gameplay and Story, i love almost everything about this game, ill start with my cons as i only really have 1, Pacing, i think this game can drag on sometimes, especially in Abbys sections but other then that, id say this game has so many pros it doesnt matter, Joel is dead and that means war to Ellie, Joels past actions regarding the fireflys and his actions at the finale of last of us 1, Abby, the daughter of the doctor at the hospital that Joel murder'd for Ellie, Now this is important, im ok with Joel dying, this is because it makes sense, Joel did something AWFUL, he doomed the Earth for his own gain, Your actions have consequences, as is shown by Ellie chasing down Abby as a result, this game made me feel more then any game ive ever played, before i discuss the ending i feel i should discuss the Gameplay, it feels great to play and looks absoulutely phenomenal and it maintans the last of us 1s tone and gameplay, its a broken world. Now the ending, i think the Ending is amazing, the game would have been so basic if "Ellie kills Abby you win", this is TLOU you rarely win, Ellie earned her revenge, but she broke they cycle, because if she killed him, she would be just as bad as her, i think people dont want to like Abby because they refuse to understand that Joel did Horrible things, People hate Abby because they are actively TRYING to hate Abby, i understand hating her at the start but if you still WANT to hate her, your obviously going to hate her by the end, if you let your guard down, you would actually start to like her and her friends, the ending leaves it open for both of them. I love the last of us 2 and i think the story was done well, G'night.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. Tlounobueno
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Not a very good game. The story is messed up. They should've just worked on a different game instead. Shouldn't have made a sequel.
  21. The_Firkin
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Игра не идеальна, но это точно одна из лучших игр на ps4. Если проходить игру на ютубе, то не будет чувства сопречастности, и сюжет не вызовет столько эмоций. Он стал сложнее чем в первой части, но точно не хуже
  22. psan
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Has to be the worst sequel of all time! Basically if you like the first game then stay away from this one.

    The devs basically hate the fans of the first game, you don't want to know what they did to the characters in the first game! Also they do things out of characters, making it seems like they are either forgotten or rewritten just to get the 2nd game released. Rushed out of the market too.
  23. Jay1_1220
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing naughty dog did it again all the other bad reviews on here obviously are people who did not play it just cuz the story did not go the way you wanted it to does not make it a bad game the graphics are almost next gen graphics the story WAS great the gameplay was awesome it was not too long kind of hated that we lost Joel but it was their story to tell not ours just our job to enjoy it. Too many people review bombing this game just because they're jealous it is not coming to PC or it did not go their way deal with it it is what it is and it is a 10 out of 10 game amazing job 2 naughty dog Sony and everybody involved thank you and looking forward to many more… Expand
  24. Smaug0208
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First the positive things:The graphic is Top!The Gameplay is a little bit better ,but overall the same.And the writing of the Story is basically good .

    Dont read it when you didnt finished the Game.



    Negative points:I think the part where you play as Abby is a little bit too long.But that is okay for me.So the next point I really dont like is that you have to play as Abby when you fight the first time against Ellie.But for me is the biggest negative point that the end is too hopeless,Ellie have nothing more,no revenge,she lost Joel ,jessie ,JJ and Dina.Tommy hates her.And she lost two fingers and cant play the guitar from joel anymore.This is the saddest ending at all,for such a great character.But Abbye get all in all a very hopefull ending what is not fair for me.

    All in all it is a goodgame but I think the first Game is 1 Point better.Also I dont belive that they will make a part 3,because I dont think that they can tell anathor Story about Ellie.So the only option would be make a Game with a new Main antagonist or with abby.And that would probably noboy buy.    … Expand
  25. Andres-Arambula
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mala narrativa y manejos de personajes se espero mas de 10 q fueron desaprovechados. La historia destruye a Joel poniendolo con una muerte absurda y un final inexplicable. Que tristeza de juego muy mal Naughty Dog… Expand
  26. SefJam
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I want to start by stating I avoided all leaks and spoilers prior to playing. I enjoyed this game it was not what I expected and it didn't exceed the first but it was a worthy successor with many upgrades to not only visuals but the gameplay as well. For the people who can't seem to find a point or reason for this game which seems to be the only real valid critisism I've seen I'll say myI want to start by stating I avoided all leaks and spoilers prior to playing. I enjoyed this game it was not what I expected and it didn't exceed the first but it was a worthy successor with many upgrades to not only visuals but the gameplay as well. For the people who can't seem to find a point or reason for this game which seems to be the only real valid critisism I've seen I'll say my take away the point I feel was trying to be made with this game is this, if you don't address and attempt to deal with trauma or learn to forgive it will destroy you and everyone around you it will spread and destroy others and come back to you 10 fold.… Expand
  27. Srxcustom
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This is a Naughty Dog quality game - through and through. Every single person I know that has given it a chance puts it in high regard. Stop joining the hype train of hate when you haven't picked up the controller yourself... I guarantee that if you play for yourself, you'll understand how ridiculous these low rating clowns are.
  28. Grazhopper
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Calling this game a Masterpiece or even the "Best Game of ALL TIME", is completely ridiculous.
    It's not even in the Top 10 of 2020 imo.
    Bad story, unlikeable characters and mediocre gameplay (for a AAA game that's been released in 2020) Good graphics alone, don't save this garbage, but i guess i must be a sexist, homophobic, alt-right racist, or just a russian bot to have such an    Calling this game a Masterpiece or even the "Best Game of ALL TIME", is completely ridiculous.
    It's not even in the Top 10 of 2020 imo.
    Bad story, unlikeable characters and mediocre gameplay (for a AAA game that's been released in 2020)
    Good graphics alone, don't save this garbage, but i guess i must be a sexist, homophobic, alt-right racist, or just a russian bot to have such an opinion.
    Dear shill media ! ...hope you enjoy your woke lil game.    … Expand
  29. Scribbs
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    The worst storytelling ever! Completely destroyed the first one. I’m gonna pretend this game doesn’t even exist.
  30. Carl042
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The writing is amazing and not just the story. Performances are excellent and gameplay is vastly improved on the original. Have to say I understand why some didn’t enjoy. It’s not a feel-good experience. It’s often brutal, stark and depressing and if gaming is primarily an escapist pursuit for you, you probably won’t enjoy. For me it felt raw and human. A world where anything canThe writing is amazing and not just the story. Performances are excellent and gameplay is vastly improved on the original. Have to say I understand why some didn’t enjoy. It’s not a feel-good experience. It’s often brutal, stark and depressing and if gaming is primarily an escapist pursuit for you, you probably won’t enjoy. For me it felt raw and human. A world where anything can happen to anyone at any time makes it enthralling and unsettling. There are also a few too many causes preached during the journey that I don’t disagree with, but served to remind me it’s a crafted narrative with a specific tack and it did take me out of the experience too often.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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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