The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. dellie
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i really enjoyed playing this game. when i finished it, though, i felt weird about it. i felt weird about the game. i didn’t expect for it to end that way. i used to think that the ending doesn’t make sense, but after analyzing the ending more, it’s more clear to me. i used to think that this game was a 7/10, but now i think that it’s a 9/10. really amazing. i do think that the story could’ve been told differently or better, but it’s still pretty amazing. graphics are a perfect 10/10.… Expand
  2. Fonzielicious
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed this game from start to finish. Have played through it twice and thought the story, characters, gameplay and overall experience were great. I truly think this game is on par with the first and will be considered a masterpiece when people look back at it in the future .
  3. Cabhid
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The end of this journey is catharsis at its finest. To my interpretation, people that didn't get the ending of this one didn't understand or completely idealize the ending of part 1 which of course would result in them completely unsatisfied with the sequel. The amount of symbolism & catharsis that you get as a spectator along with Ellie by the end is one of the most dynamic & fulfillingThe end of this journey is catharsis at its finest. To my interpretation, people that didn't get the ending of this one didn't understand or completely idealize the ending of part 1 which of course would result in them completely unsatisfied with the sequel. The amount of symbolism & catharsis that you get as a spectator along with Ellie by the end is one of the most dynamic & fulfilling interactions I've ever had the pleasure to experience within this character-spectator bond. Whether you loved or completely disliked the game, something undeniable is how the story will linger on your mind for the better or for worse which will continue to make it a game that gives a lot to talk about for the years ahead, that in itself makes it once again the game of the generation, not to mention how it arrives at the most fitting time ever however this is a factor that will result in both its blessing & its curse since its final message revolves around mental peace something that many people throughout 2020 have struggled to connect with the most.… Expand
  4. DieHardman38
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Eu sinceramente,amei o jogo,enrredo cativante,obviamente parte I esta nos nossos corações,mas nao quer dizer que Parte II nao tem seu brilho,é claro que tem sim seu brilho e seus momentos inesqueciveis.Emoçao,açao,adrenalina...tudo em um so jogo...é realmente incrivel TLOU Parte II!
  5. apwatson88
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Incredible story all the way through. Perfectly deals with the fallout of the first game while also introducing deep and interesting new characters. The performances and animations are the absolute top of the medium.

    Gameplay is also amazing. While not a traditional stealth game, it has some of the best stealth gameplay ever, with smart, dynamic AI that forces you to always be moving    Incredible story all the way through. Perfectly deals with the fallout of the first game while also introducing deep and interesting new characters. The performances and animations are the absolute top of the medium.

    Gameplay is also amazing. While not a traditional stealth game, it has some of the best stealth gameplay ever, with smart, dynamic AI that forces you to always be moving thinking a few steps ahead.

    Way to go Naughty Dogs, this team should be very proud.    … Expand
  6. Kanishk
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Dont follow the internet!!! Because this game is truly a masterpiece. I know certain decisions which were taken by the game may upset the gamers ( Even for me for a while). But believe me once you complete this game you ll feel so emotional and cry over the cinematics which the game offers you.
  7. SystaNox
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the greatest, most absorbing experiences I have had with a story, even though its gameplay is maybe just a little step better than the first game (although far, far more visually impressive); it doesn't matter in my opinion, because the story experience is so groundbreaking and thought-provoking. Some people hate this game because Naughty Dogs made some daring decisions inSimply one of the greatest, most absorbing experiences I have had with a story, even though its gameplay is maybe just a little step better than the first game (although far, far more visually impressive); it doesn't matter in my opinion, because the story experience is so groundbreaking and thought-provoking. Some people hate this game because Naughty Dogs made some daring decisions in terms of timeline, the structure, and the flow of the story, as well as the diversity of characters and how they are presented.… Expand
  8. gitarex
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This game was deep and rich in story. the supporting casts made the game more powerful and how everyone of them had a chimed in how the two girls developed. the ending was satisfying and left it open for the next installment. for the people giving it a bad review couldnt handle the game they thought it would be.
  9. chinoloc_yi
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Is not a game is a master piece, it puts in another level the experience that you feel when you finish it
  10. Hgarcete
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo acabo de terminar. Si bien a veces no estuve de acuerdo con escritores al final los respeto y me ha gustado mucho… Expand
  11. DanielOGP
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    The elephant in the room, Abby
  12. Kulamano899
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    the game is beautifully crafted.game mehanics,graphics,shotting,sneaking is so fun.basically everything is good exept the story.they killed off the protagonits from 1st game and replaced them with new characters,where noone gived a **** about them.second half was just put in to make the game longer,litterary there was no point
  13. Jeffrey__vega
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Un excelente juego en todo su apartado técnico lo mejor de esta generación sin duda y en en cuanto a historia es muy bueno pero jamás superior a su antecesor
  14. Jwolff
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Um divisor de opiniões e sentimentos.
    Mas é cru o sentimento quando se inicia essa jornada.
    Inovador de jogos padrões ou do "normal"
  15. Yahooo_
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 give us a new story in the same universe and with some of the same main characters of the first game. It also have a good amount of new ones. The main motivation for this story is a direct consequence of the events that happened on the first TLoU.

    The game play follow much of the first game adding some new movements (as crawl and rope climbing/swinging/jumping) and some new mechanics (as the rope mechanic). Ellie's knife is unbreakable (witch turn things a little bit easier) and the improvements ah more-or-less in a "skill tree" arrangement.

    [SPOILERS AHEAD]

    - About Main Story:

    The mains story is well designed and you can really relate with Ellie's feelings.
    The begging of the game makes us feel the same hate that Ellie feels, as we love Joel as much as she (because of the first game). So you can relate with his anger and the pursuit for revenge.

    As the player advances through game you see a couple of flashbacks that explains the relationship between Joel and Ellie after the ending of the first game. Here are some of the most beautiful scenes of game (maybe both games), like the museum one.

    At the end you will be just like Ellie: hollow. This isn't a game that makes you happy or gives you the satisfaction of the obvious and comfortable ending.

    - About "The Other Side" of Story:

    The other protagonist (or antagonist as you wish), Abby, has strong motivations for her actions and the game tries to show you that.
    Is it really hard to relate and have empathy for her since we had a entire game to learn to love Ellie. Is it really painful to play with Abby after seeing what she done and is specially painful to play with her at the final battle of her campaign.

    There are some characters the are underdeveloped, like the WLF leader , Isaac. I'd love to know a little bit more of his story, but it is understandable that when writing a story you have to make some choices as not every character can have the same "screen time".

    - Footnotes:

    The only thing the really made me disappointed was the lacking of a multiplayer mode. I'd really love to have a multiplayer mode like in the first game. But this was no surprise as Naughty Dog had has already told us that there was not going to be one.

    PS.:
    To the ones that are afraid because the haters speech, the game is great. The story is great. The sexuality of Ellie is just another layer of her personality witch helps to make her feel real (and isn't the main point of the game at all). This is a story about hate and revenge and it accomplishes it's purpose.    … Expand
  16. Braich91
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have watched the first 2 hours of the game through youtube before buying the game to see what the fuss was about and why people hated the story, and I understood why, I was the same with those people, but I bought the game anyway after that because I wanted to experience and let my own review reflect on the game instead of agreeing with a a person review, after playing and finishing the game, I understand why naughty dog went towards this path for the story, there are some part to the story I did not like but had to be played, honestly, this game is the best game I have played so far, much more challenges and more activity to do in the game than we got in the first game, more story telling and sad scenes, anyone who just puts the review up without playing the game needs to play and finish the game instead watching someone else play and give their review of the game… Expand
  17. SamDixon
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    A worthy sequel. Try playing yourself and judge. Only thing I hate “about this game” is majority it’s fanbase. So toxic.
  18. RHThor
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Much like the first, Part 2 a game that pushes the boundaries of story telling and makes you question the actions of the characters you love. The gameplay is seriously upgraded, with subtle additions that keep most encounters feeling fresh and unique. Had this game been a simple sequel that updates the characters for a new console, it would’ve been a little underwhelming. But Naughty DogMuch like the first, Part 2 a game that pushes the boundaries of story telling and makes you question the actions of the characters you love. The gameplay is seriously upgraded, with subtle additions that keep most encounters feeling fresh and unique. Had this game been a simple sequel that updates the characters for a new console, it would’ve been a little underwhelming. But Naughty Dog push and spin the narrative in a way that’s rarely seen - and therefore the feelings it creates are rare and powerful too. The first game changed my life, and made me into a die hard fan. The second has lived up to my hopes and expectations - it’s a unique, controversial, violent, beautiful and emotional journey that only Naughty Dog could create. Whilst it’s a shame that so many can’t enjoy it for what it should be, those that can will find it truly worthwhile, and then some. Another contender for game of the generation.… Expand
  19. Redsded88
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic journey and gameplay.
    The story does a great job showing us Abby's side of the story, I sympathized with her so much that I'm glad Ellie didn't kill her.
    There is so much to say about the amazingly thought out writing and I feel that people who are stuck on hating Abby dont quite understand what the story actually means.
    Quite frankly I dont think they even played the game or if they did and beat it, then they may have physically played the game but ultimately lost.    … Expand
  20. Jimmyjazz3944
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I cannot believe all the hate this game is getting, I have been playing video games all the way back to the original Atari console. The Last of Us Part 2 outshines every game that I have played, from the masterful story telling to the amazing graphics. The haters just need to STOP!
  21. Struzycki
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, conflicting and unafraid to do something out of the ordinary. A true watershed moment in gaming.
  22. Birdelotti
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If the story was better I would rate 10/10 but as you know it wasn't (for me atleast). Waiting for part III tho… Expand
  23. Vattenmannen
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    If played as a stand-alone, one can always pretend to get to know the “new” characters Joel, Tommy, Elly, then, I would give the the game a 6. It has a complex narrative, albeit some and some dumb ass decisions by some characters, but what the heck, maybe that is what they are.

    When played as a sequel, you can hardly recognise the choices and careless attitude shown by Joel and by    If played as a stand-alone, one can always pretend to get to know the “new” characters Joel, Tommy, Elly, then, I would give the the game a 6. It has a complex narrative, albeit some and some dumb ass decisions by some characters, but what the heck, maybe that is what they are.

    When played as a sequel, you can hardly recognise the choices and careless attitude shown by Joel and by Tommy. Elly may have change, she was just a child in LoU-1. Perplex by the lack of survival instinct and destructive life choices, OK, maybe. But it feels like one of those films where you just cry watching ”for crying out loud, are you mental?”. Stupidity forced on you (decided for you) by the Naughty Dog script, that is not a game you enjoy playing.

    Action is repetitive, most combat goes about the same way. The undestructive knife was not very fun, why bother with other weapons.
    Amazing graphics and facial expressions.

    All in all / a boring game to play that forces you to take decisions that feel stupid, instead of the brilliant morally complex decisions from LoU 1.

    I just sold my game for half price.    … Expand
  24. AlexKonrad
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us II was not only the best experience that i have with video games, but the best experience that i have with an audiovisual stuff. Thank you Naughty Dog and thank you for bring to us this awesome game with this brilliant history. My score? 10! Because im not allowed to give more!
  25. Goodguygreggy
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a gut wrenching masterpiece. Don't bother with the review bombers who've never even touched the game. Play the game to make up your own mind and come to your own conclusion.
  26. T_Rez
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I get into it, I have played the game and have finished it. So I have put in the however many hours it took to get it done. This is an outstanding game and it is some of the best writing for a video game you are going to experience. There is one caveat to my time with it. I am new to the Last of Us franchise, so I did not have the experience of "waiting years for this." I played through part 1 and then immediately dove into part 2, so it is certainly possible that improved my experience. There are some plot holes and some character's behave in ways that are very inconsistent. These things did not detract from my experience at all.

    Yes, the game's heroine is a lesbian, GASP! And there are female/female love making scenes, GASP! For the trolls that have highlighted this as the main problem, SMH.

    Yes, Joel dies very early on in the game. I know this has been a major bone of contention for many. And, as you work through the game, it turns out, Abby was probably more justified in killing him than Ellie is in avenging him. Dude killed Abby's Dad. Come on people. Ellie also finds out that Joel was completely lying to her, in a major way.

    I am glad to see the gamer ratings going up for this game. It shows that people are actually working through it and figuring out the trolls are trolls. Hopefully one of the trolls has also actually played it and discovered the errors of their ways. Somehow I doubt that though.

    As for the game play, it's not perfect and the main reason I am not going with a 10 rating. Many have called the game play, "clunky" and I think this is a good description for it. The game is also close combat heavy. Which is fine, and I would have appreciated more opportunity for long distance sniping. I was disappointed that you don't get access to a silenced long gun until the last 2 hours or so of the game.

    All this being said, I really enjoyed playing The Last of Us, Part 2 and I cannot wait until the end of the trilogy on the PS5 ... If part 2 looked this good, damn, just wait for 3 ..    … Expand
  27. sincerityqp
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ***sorry for my broken english

    i love the way the create characters, it's so diversity and i love this so so so much. And the story is okay for me, every characters have reasons of their own actions.    … Expand
  28. Koneset
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    Amazing graphics, terrible story and quickly became a drag I couldn’t force myself to finish
  29. RafaelBarrios
    Jul 17, 2020
    3
    Um dos melhores jogos do PlayStation 4! Tecnicamente ele é quase perfeito (gráficos, jogabilidade, etc), porém a história deixou muito a desejar.
  30. HexManiacTex
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very few times will a game make me openly cry. This one made me do so multiple times. The gameplay (while the difficulty ratings were slightly sandbagged) felt smooth and innovative, and well utilized the presence of two unique playable characters. Playing as Abby, I expected to be playing a reskinned Ellie, but she really did feel like a unique character in the way you approach situations. Story wise, I don't know that I've ever felt such pain and heartbreak for a set of characters. By the final scenes, I really just wanted everyone to walk away and go home or go on with their lives, even though I knew that couldn't be the way it ended. Excellent work by everyone on the team, and an excellent game. Just make sure you are in the right headspace for it… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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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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