The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. simplegamer003
    Jul 25, 2021
    6
    I know I am late to the party, or glad that I am late because this game was very difficult to review even after several playthroughs. The Last of Us Part II is a really good game with new game mechanics, wider variety in level design, insane level of graphical fidelity and an absurd amount of accessibility options that sets the new standards of fiddling with the game, but it is not aI know I am late to the party, or glad that I am late because this game was very difficult to review even after several playthroughs. The Last of Us Part II is a really good game with new game mechanics, wider variety in level design, insane level of graphical fidelity and an absurd amount of accessibility options that sets the new standards of fiddling with the game, but it is not a worthy sequel to the beloved "The Last of Us" that came in 2013, because of two reasons: story pacing and deviation from the source.

    In terms of story pacing, the game is divided into two halves which is played out from the perspective of two playable characters. The first half of the game ends on the cliffhanger with both protagonist facing each other. Now, at this moment, the perspective of the game is switched to the second protagonist. The problem here is that we know we have to reach the earlier cliffhanger, so even after four of my playthroughs, I just tried to rush to the part where both protagonist meet. That made the second half almost irrelevant to me, thereby not making me invest in that character and not because of a certain incident many people are enraged about.

    Another major factor, which has become downfall of various series, movies an other entertainment medium of storytelling is the deviation from the actual source. In The Last of Us II, the game does not focus on two primary factors on which the prequel focused on: The Infected and Ellie's immunity. Rather than using them as the medium used to drive the story, they are left as an afterthought. They took a backseat to the revenge story that Neil Drukmann was so desperate to tell, you can actually see that this particular storyline was rejected by many game development teams, including Bruce Straley himself. Here is a video which explains it in a more elaborate way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c9F0oCMRw4&t=9s. His fixation on this plot is what makes the story of this game not worth the sequel we deserve.

    I was conflicted in scoring this game either a 5 or 6, but I would rate it a 6 just because Naughty Dog's developers had gone to the lengths to make the gameplay, level design and the graphics more engaging than most of the games on the market.    … Expand
  2. songforyou0313
    Jul 25, 2021
    0
    Last year Metacritic deleted my review even though I pre-ordered the game and beat it. It's unacceptable, like the misleading trailer.
  3. Ghojan
    Jul 25, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most people critic the story of the game, only saved by the gamplay, but even the gameplay is culprit, since in most of the game your gameplay depends in the story, so you are forced to do and see cruel things that you dont agree with and somehow we are still supposed to be on the side of this evil chataracter.

    At least all this build up should end with Abby getting her comeuppance, which would be a new take in story telling, showing and making you do evil things, essentially making you hate the character to justify her comeuppance in the end, but it isnt the case, even after all that you are left with a hole in your heart, because even by instinct you think Abby is getting whats comming to her, but ends up getting scott free with half thought out excuses, which contradict their character, effectively contradicting themselves on their most basic morals.

    Lastly, shame on all the "game critics" writing biased reviews, unwilling to openly critique any big game, you all should reconsider your job if you are easily influenced by money of a big company, unwilling to voice your and the opinion of the people, its like rewriting history and is prospect for users to never take the critic score to heart, since it is easily swayed by money, and we should listen more to user scores, where they come from our hearts and actual experiences, because we care.    … Expand
  4. Stern_Ritter
    Jul 25, 2021
    1
    As a great fan of the 1st TLoU game I was dramatically frustrated with characterless plot full of cliché (The walking Dead, GoT etc.), wanton acts of aggression (irrational even for TLoU universe) and for unforgivable and irremissible betrayal of fans' expectations and feelings.
    I feel shattered and devastated.
    As for me, TLoU is over after beloved character's execution!!! Graphics -    As a great fan of the 1st TLoU game I was dramatically frustrated with characterless plot full of cliché (The walking Dead, GoT etc.), wanton acts of aggression (irrational even for TLoU universe) and for unforgivable and irremissible betrayal of fans' expectations and feelings.
    I feel shattered and devastated.
    As for me, TLoU is over after beloved character's execution!!!

    Graphics - 8/10 - are inferior to the Witcher 3 (2015), Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018).
    Story 1/10 - pathetic and beyond recovery.
    Game-play - 4/10 The same mechanics and duct tapes from the previous game.
    Replay-ability - NEVER.    … Expand
  5. SufurIn
    Jul 25, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I preordered the game, but due to the major spoiler I had and the whirl of controversies after the game’s release, I decided to postpone my first playthrough. Here, after a year of calming down the heat, I believe I can play the game with unbiased opinions. First, the graphics is probably one of the best if not the best of the last gen console. It’s really impressive what the programmers at the Naughty Dog did to make all that happen. Second, the gameplay has major upgrades compared with TLOU1. Considering the TLOU series is heavily story-oriented, it’s impressive that so much upgrades can happen from TLOU1 to TLOU2. Last but not least, the story. As I said, both the two games are heavily story-oriented, but what makes TLOU1 unique is not its story but the way the story is told. It’s the details accumulated during Joel and Ellie’s journey that makes the final decision of Joel’s astonishing but reasonable. While in the sequel, innovations are made in terms of the storytelling, but the story itself has big loopholes, which makes the game less enjoyable. I guess the main theme the game wants to convey is the meaninglessness of revenge, but even with the innovative ways of telling the story, the game fails to do so. Instead of filling the players with the void of revenge, the strong emotion of revenge is carried on even more so towards the end of the game. A good comparison I make is with Metal Gear Solid V. MGSV is also about revenge, but the hatred towards the Skull Face and the desire to revenge abates towards the end, with the reasonable storytelling. In conclusion, TLOU2 deserves praise for its beautiful graphics, surprisingly good gameplay, even innovative narrative style, but it fails to convey its core idea because of its poor screenwriting. It would be at least a 7/10 if it’s not a story-oriented game. It’s really a pity.… Expand
  6. dahurtbizness
    Jul 25, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. killing off joel for agenda, ellie loses a finger, Abby barely has a developed story and only there to rewrite the 1st game as a tie in, completely changes joel characteristics that was establish from the first game. false ad this game swapping the character models that mislead everyone before launched. leaks exposed this game even more. all that waiting just to get this garbage. smh… Expand
  7. kirin_
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a wonderful masterpiece. Play it. You won't regret it.
  8. uriel00
    Jul 24, 2021
    9
    A mature Game for mature people. A verte good horror story with zombies as a excuse to analize the shades of human behaviour, away from dicotomic views.
  9. chrij
    Jul 24, 2021
    0
    The game-story destroys the characters from Part 1 and forces you to play as a character you don't want to play (because it is the antagonist who is hated for killing a character you already have a relationship to). As a player you get a bad feeling while playing it. Sadly. Part 1 was great. It had a better story writer.
  10. thesameFe
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    i have never played anything like this before. truth be told this game was an out of body experience, there is not one negative thing about this. i love every single part of tlos part 2
  11. LuminaryRoch
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Awesome game. Story was beautifully complex and deeply written. Need a part 3.
  12. zbir
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, and no amount of incels hate will change that. Simply go and play it!
  13. Lastofme49
    Jul 24, 2021
    5
    Last of us part 2 is the best gaming has to offer. I hope future games take many notes from last of us 2.
  14. Tactica-sloth4
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Idk why everyone dislikes this wonderful game the first half and the end not the ending but the end is amazing the second half of the game is good but nothing compared to the Ellie parts I ame sad that joel died but the good outweighs the bad and these are the second best graphics and gameplay I've seen the first being rdr2 but overall my 3 favorite game… Expand
  15. PONtso
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game is clearly a Masterpiece, one of the best I have ever played. It's such a complex game that I understand all the retards/incel who hated it, because they didn't understand the story. Bravo naughty dog for this game, and thank you for shharing it with us !
  16. Mm42025
    Jul 24, 2021
    0
    Just a horrible game overall that critics pretended to love because identity politics
  17. Zeus-Ra
    Jul 24, 2021
    1
    This game is nothing like the first game which can be referred to as a masterpiece and will probably remain in the top 10 best RPG's for a long time to come. However Part II, despite having slightly better graphics than the previous game sucked in every other aspect. It seemed as though they just wanted to push some kind of SJW story, while trying to also add some artistic value, but inThis game is nothing like the first game which can be referred to as a masterpiece and will probably remain in the top 10 best RPG's for a long time to come. However Part II, despite having slightly better graphics than the previous game sucked in every other aspect. It seemed as though they just wanted to push some kind of SJW story, while trying to also add some artistic value, but in the end it was just an atrocious attempt. Think of your worst B movie, then multiply that by 10. It really makes me wonder how the so called "critics who get paid' for a living to give honest reviews, gave this monstrosity a perfect 10. If you haven't purchased this game as yet, then I recommend that you do not waste your money buying it. I would recommend you borrow this from somebody first and confirm for yourself before deciding if you will enjoy this game. I am willing to bet that 9 times out of 10, you will agree with my user review. If you want play-ability and good story telling then I would recommend either getting Ghost of Tsushima . Please note that I am just a stranger who has been playing many games since the early 80s and has nothing to gain by being dishonest. I have never reviewed anything before but felt passionately about this specific one, as I could not sit back any longer and allow the makers of this game lie to everyone anymore. Please take what I have said above seriously to avoid disappointment. Sincerely, Not wasting any more time here.… Expand
  18. amostofa
    Jul 23, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story and characters are probably the worst I've seen in any medium of entertainment. I didn’t mind the twist about Joel but it’s the presentation that seriously pissed me off. Only two things very good about this game are - 1. The graphics is breathtakingly beautiful and 2. Naughty Dog absolutely nailed the atmospheres. It's a 5/10 for everyone else. But for me it’s 0/10. I just don’t want to play this piece of **** ever again.… Expand
  19. Imran
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I can't believe that this world is full of haters. Whoever is complaining about the game story should simply watch the Disney movies instead with happy endings.

    I am into 10 Hrs of gameplay and can form my opinion that this is one of the best games we got this generation.

    Shame on haters
  20. fundamental
    Jul 23, 2021
    3
    Gameplay is extremely repetitive. You spend time opening skills only to do the same on Abby. Abby's story is extremely plain and boring and they force you to play for her almost 15 hours. Didn't even bother to add multiple endings.
  21. 0arthurcole41
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Can we all agree the last of us part II is best game ever??? 'Cause it is..
  22. sixthsen
    Jul 23, 2021
    1
    This game is absolutely not the 10/10 that everyone is making it out to be...it has more than its fair share of flaws....Amy Hennig would have made an infinitely better story/game
  23. Marioeze
    Jul 23, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El gameplay es lo mejor aue tiene sin dudas, pero la historia que es lo que caracterizaba a esta franquicia deja mucho que desear, pero me parece buen juego a pesar de todo… Expand
  24. winson_sb
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Прекрасная игра, одна из лучших, что делала эта студия, повестка есть, но я считаю на это можно закрыть глаза
  25. itachi737
    Jul 22, 2021
    6
    The ending ruins the whole game. The gameplay is amazing. The story is really good, but the last 5 minutes of the game ruin the whole story. In short it is the Game of Thrones of video games but with an even worst ending.
  26. Facelookk
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível faz você tem um mix de sentimentos do começo ao fim, recomendo muito
  27. Alex97MT
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Increíble La experiencia en videojuegos más enriquecedora que he jugado. Después de un año de haber salido y tras pasada la tormenta me he animado a jugar tlou2 y me alegro haber dejado que las opiniones externas se borraran para experimentarlo por mi cuenta.

    No es fácil, ni la jugabilidad ni mucho menos su historia, cruda y que no se detiene para considerar cómo te vas a sentir. No    Increíble La experiencia en videojuegos más enriquecedora que he jugado. Después de un año de haber salido y tras pasada la tormenta me he animado a jugar tlou2 y me alegro haber dejado que las opiniones externas se borraran para experimentarlo por mi cuenta.

    No es fácil, ni la jugabilidad ni mucho menos su historia, cruda y que no se detiene para considerar cómo te vas a sentir. No quiere que te sientas bien y lo logra. Por momentos odié a los personajes pero también empaticé y los perdoné. Es la mayor experiencia artística dentro de los videojuegos. No todos los juegos deben hacerte sentir como un héroe ni ser una palmada en la espalda. En arte no titubea, no es considerado, solo es.    … Expand
  28. DerKing601
    Jul 22, 2021
    2
    This Game doesn't work as a sequel.
    Characters are basically the opposite then what there were in the first game(for what ever reason)and the new characters are uninteresting
  29. Devildove
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 tells a dark, brutal story about the parallel and ultimately converging paths of two young women discovering the consequences of letting revenge consume them. Players are immersed through gorgeously rendered cutscenes with brilliant cinematography and satisfying, varied gameplay greatly improved from that of TLOU1.

    We begin in the perspective of Ellie, now a young adult. Her relationship with Joel is strained, and we learn why through emotional cutscenes and flashback gameplay as she’s forced to uncover the truth and consequences of Joel’s actions in TLOU1. We see how Joel was changed by his love and admiration for Ellie, transforming from a hollow shell into a protective parent who regains hope and purpose. We glimpse their lives in the community of Jackson, where trust and compassion rather than force and brutality are the prevailing rules. These factors ultimately explain the events leading to the violent killing of Joel, viewed in excruciatingly impactful detail by both Ellie and the player.

    This is juxtaposed with the history and experiences of main antagonist Abby, who due to Joel’s choices became traumatised her intimate knowledge of her father’s murder and the robbery of humanity’s only known hope for a cure. In an unexpected twist, the second half of the game is played from Abby’s perspective, during which she is greatly humanized, and the full impact of Ellie’s vengeful actions is realized. Abby’s growth is demonstrated as she struggles to move beyond her dark past. A tragic and terrifying story of revenge and redemption is thus told, with both women ultimately losing everything and everyone that mattered to them.

    The arc concludes in a heart-breaking fight to the death between these two emotionally and physically broken characters that we’ve come to understand and care for. At last, Ellie’s memory of her last conversation with Joel – one exemplifying forgiveness – coupled with the realisations that she’s killing the very thing that made her someone Joel cherished, and that Abby is needed just like Joel was, gives her the perspective necessary to begin letting go.

    A first of its kind, the storytelling of TLOU2 allows the player to experience and then later confront and condemn their own justifications for Ellie’s revenge mission. The player first shares her feelings and motivations, then through Abby is made to feel the devastating impact of Ellie and Joel's choices. PTSD and the lingering effects of trauma are accurately and respectfully depicted through intense scenes brimming with emotion and imagery. The characters feel unique and real, with their evolving personalities and decisions justified by their histories, relationships, and experiences – comprising love, fear, fury, regret, and more. The narrative of TLOU2 is one of the most well-written and memorable stories of our time, proving that writing for games needn’t be shallow, predictable or tropey.

    Whether it’s ruined buildings overrun by infected, overgrown cities patrolled by hostile humans, or settlements where people are attempting to survive and rebuild, TLOU2’s environments always impress. These highly realistic settings are packed with detail, and it's clear that those tasked with designing and modelling them carefully studied and replicated real-life examples. No two areas feel quite alike and there’s a lack of noticeable asset repetition. Each area has its secrets - everything from vital crafting materials, to books which unlock new and powerful skill paths, to letters and other grim discoveries which together paint a poignant picture of the savage world of TLOU.

    The pacing of the game’s tension is brilliant and delightfully unpredictable. The player is rewarded for being cautious and attentive, thereby producing appropriate trepidation when approaching an unfamiliar location. Exploration is dynamic, with a mixture of peaceful areas, those which appear peaceful until something triggers, scenarios encouraging stealth, and sections of high intensity where the player constantly flirts with death. Enemy AI is smarter than ever and the sequel boasts several new enemy types, resulting in challenging encounters. Resource availability on Survivor difficulty feels ‘just right’, with success requiring thorough exploration and careful management of combat and crafting.

    The stellar story and environments are complemented by top-quality voice acting and animation, emotive music and immersive sound design, appropriate game length, and extensive accessibility settings. The game’s cast also features LGBTQ and racially diverse characters with appropriate depth and realism rather than as a token set dressing.

    TLOU2 is undisputedly my favourite game, having left a lasting impression on me, and represents a quality standard for future game developers to aspire to. Paired with its predecessor, the series offers a journey that everyone should experience.    … Expand
  30. AleXpain
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best game I’ve ever played. Excellent graphics, characters, Narrative. Perhaps certain decisions in the story can be contested, it doesn't detract from the story and how incredible it is.
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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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