The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Coolguy17
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t like that Joel died but I understand it and it makes sense, after all he was not a good person. The only part I disliked was having to fight Ellie as Abby, which sucked and the first hour playing as Abby after the zoo, but I quickly stopped hating Abby that much after the kids… Expand
  2. jalenmoody
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This game is a flawed masterpiece. Problems but what it does well I can’t think of any game that does it better. The ambition in this game is jaw dropping. This was not a story that catered to fans, it was much braver than that and the developers decided to tell a story honestly no one not even my self was expecting. This game got darker than I even wanted it to and changes how we see theThis game is a flawed masterpiece. Problems but what it does well I can’t think of any game that does it better. The ambition in this game is jaw dropping. This was not a story that catered to fans, it was much braver than that and the developers decided to tell a story honestly no one not even my self was expecting. This game got darker than I even wanted it to and changes how we see the characters we grew to love so much. Almost like last Jedi but the difference is this clearly had a lot more work am behind in my opinion and that shows in every frame. Not a 10/10 for me cause of pacing and story structure issues but it does justice to the first. This is a very solid 9/10 in my book. One of my new favorites and my current GOTY.… Expand
  3. Rednek222
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really beautiful Game the grafics are insane ! The Story is Hard i unterstand That many Not like That Joel dies ans you have to Play the KILLER **** ABBY but if you Play it Till the end. Then you will Understand That a medal Always have two Sites. Revenge Can destory many Things in you Life ! Give the Game a Chance and **** All of These Spoiler haters!!… Expand
  4. AlexeyAleshin
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. я расскажу тебе смысл : Значит так . Джоил в конце первой игры не даёт огню жизни Эли погаснуть (как Прометей). Эли понимает что она особенная и он не дал осуществится её предназначению , а так же убил близкого ей человека из цикад , это её можно сказать приёмная мать Марлин . Естественно она начинает ненавидеть Джойла . Но конечно она ненавидит его как можно ненавидеть своего отца , ну то есть любит и не любит одновременно . В итоге Джойл погибает мучинической смертью у неё на глазах (как Прометей) ну вообщем начинается противостояние . Там есть спорные моменты, зачем то дали играть против Эли в театре например . Но конец шикарен . Во первых мир обоих героинь рушится , особенно у той что начала месть ,она потеряла почти всё . Эли начинает топить Эбигейл но внезапно понимает что она топит Джойла , естественно она отказывается от этого и в тот самый миг прощает его ! Если ты играл в первую часть ,там был момент когда бандит топит Джойла и Эли совершает первое убийство в жизни чтобы спасти его . Ну вот теперь ты понимаешь главную задумку авторов. Игра не про месть ,игра про прощение своего мёртвого "отца".

    А про геев очень к месту . Если бы мы жили там в своём маленьком хуторе ,скажем парней 10 в одном доме , скорее всего кто то из нас стал бы геем . А другие бы ходили на вылазки ловили и насиловали бы женщин . Это и случилось с Эбигейл в конце , её пленили ,издевались и насиловали . А каком феминизме может идти речь , по сути она проигрывает в конце . Вы чего этого не поняли ?    … Expand
  5. Cages2Clouds
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    TLOU2 is a great game, is it a perfect game, no but still great. The biggest problem is that it feels like this game should have been TLOU3 this would have been an golden opportunity to make the events that take place in this game so much more impactful.
  6. Kobzazbok
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ending still makes me feel empty, but not in a way of disappointment, but of sorrow. A good movie, story, or game, makes you ponder on your own thoughts well after the credits roll. This game did that. Bravo. Initially, I hated the ending because she let Abby live. Once I had time to let it marinate, I changed my views. I feel now that Ellie saw a glimpse of Joel in Abby in that last moment, and therefore saw her own young self in Lev. She realized that killing Abby would have left Lev to be alone like her, and that’s why she let Abby go. It was her way of forgiving Abby AND Joel at the same time. That explanation makes me feel much better about the ending and appreciation for the game/story as a whole. That resident evil boss battle felt weirdly out of place though lol… Expand
  7. Ynonj
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Sehr aufwühlendes und spannendes Spielerlebnis. Tut an einigen Stellen weh, lohnt sich aber. Sehr schöne Locations sowie aufwendige Klangkulissen. Intensiv!
  8. onlyloveisreal9
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game is great for those who understand the ending. I mean, I'm upset that Joel was killed and a lot of people didn't understand why Ellie didn't get back at Abby. Beautiful graphics and gameplay, the plot is not bad, but the love lines still wanted more… Expand
  9. Juanpo
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mi principalmente no me parece un mal juego, recordemos que no existe la perfeccion, Naughty Dogs hizo un gran trabajo a la hora de desarrollar el the last of us ll, la verdad la gente no se toma el tiempo de apreciar el gran esfuerzo que se tomo Naughty Dogs a la hora de hacer el juego, a muchos, para no decir todos, nos dolio la muerte de joel, y principalmente empezamos a odiar a la empresa por eso, pero quiero que se peguen a la realidad, al mundo en el que vivimos, nadie muere heroicamente en nuestro mundo y son las pocas veces que en la alguien muere así, este juego principalmente se enfoca en dejarnos bastantes enseñansas y nos deja muchos sentimientos, aun que para la historia de abby que toma alrededor de 3 o 4 horas de juego yo tengo 2 opciones, una que la hallan puesto desde el inicio del juego o dos que no la hallan puesto, a mi particularmente este juego me dejo 2 enseñanzas, una que hay que aprovechar el tiempo que tenemos con nuestros seres queridos, por que no sabemos hasta los vamos a tener y la segunda es que la venganza es un hueco negro dentro del alma lo cual hace que la mata y la envenena… Expand
  10. Labencia
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Good game. As good as the first part. One of the best sequels for last years!
  11. medusafury
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Naughty Dog takes you on a journey, it may not be the one that is wanted but its the one that is needed. Every moment of this game I was hit by overwhelming emotion, feeling too much at any given time, like my nerves were on fire. ND tells the story they want to tell and every piece is so deliberately thought over. The contrast of characters and how the narrative jumps from past to presentNaughty Dog takes you on a journey, it may not be the one that is wanted but its the one that is needed. Every moment of this game I was hit by overwhelming emotion, feeling too much at any given time, like my nerves were on fire. ND tells the story they want to tell and every piece is so deliberately thought over. The contrast of characters and how the narrative jumps from past to present gives more weight to the actions you the player are experiencing and witnessing.

    Gameplay is a huge improvement from the first with players being able to craft ammo, use ropes and vertical environmental changes to navigate. Combat feels tighter than the first, AI is smarter and can be customized in the accessibility options. Infected are scarier and pose more of a threat. The world of The Last of Us is as hauntingly beautiful as ever with more open world feeling areas.

    The voice acting is on point. I felt for characters I didn't want to feel for. And the facial capture brings new life.

    I dare say this has become my favorite game.    … Expand
  12. Bkeyser
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Great game! Seems like people hate it for dumb reasons. The story is great! If a story doesn’t go the way a player wants it to go does not make it a bad story.
  13. cezaralves
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II deals in some aspects that I've never seen in a game before. It respects the true narrative of Ellie's story, as she's not the sweet girl from before the final act of the first game. A lot has gone through her mind in those years after the hospital massacre.. she feels guilty about those lives taken by Joel, but she also wants to forgive him, and that's brilliantly shown in the flashbacks. Of course, the narrative could've been different, and that's my issue, but that's art. The concept of art is not giving us what we want, but to give us something from the point of view of the artist. I've become very found of Abby, as I learned her story. She's a victim of Joel's rampage to save Ellie and that's one of the reasons I think she spared Abby in the end. Joel loved Ellie, but he was traumatized by what happened to Sarah and his wife, in that he couldn't bare to lose the last person he really cared about (of course there's Tommy, but you know what I mean). The things he did culminated on his death, and the narrative does not have flaws right here.
    The gameplay and graphics are incredible. I grew tired of the same stealth kill animations after sometime, and that's my main issue. It's a stealth game, they should've invested more on this.
    The story is not for everyone. If you're someone who sees same sex relationships with prejudice and disrespect, you should not play this game.. actually you should stick to games with muscular men and things like that (every homophobic has a fragile masculinity). Other than that, the story is painful. Heavy. And you need to pay attention to everything so you don't become an internet troll, throwing in the trash the effort of the people involved in this amazing project.
    A great game. Surely GOTY 2020!    … Expand
  14. Hyperzx
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    The game is brilliant. Amazing graphics, amazing fun gameplay. Only down side was the story is a troll compared to the trailers. But its minor. If you are one of them ones that is obsessed with stories then read a book or watch a movie. The graphics and gameplay wins it all. Thank you naughty dogs for this brilliant game :D
  15. Rmaster300
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    The game is good, Gameplay 10/10, music and sounds 11/10, Story 7/10. Don't let the negativity ruin the game buy it for yourself and try it.
  16. Wolfernus
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not bad As Everyone Says ,People Have seem to fix their mind as its a bad game,Its a decent game with lot of emotional moments and Good twists and turns Just suffers from few pacing problems… Expand
  17. GussyRecipient
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s been a very long time since a game has made me contemplate the choices of the protagonists to this level. The writing is very good and the combat is reminiscent of the first game but undoubtedly improved. This story took an immense toll on me emotionally for a couple days, i couldn’t get specific moments, scenes and decisions out of my head. I beat it relatively quickly and had to take a break from heavier dark material for a few days. There are warm moments of friendship and love, as well as devistating and disturbing moments of gut wrenching violence and loss. Jury’s still out as to whether or not i like Abby personally, i do very much see what ND was going for and respect it, even if i would have rather had a full Ellie Adventure. I would give the game a 8.5 but i can only do 8 or 9, so i’m rounding up because the GRAPHICS are pretty phenomenal, even on my base PS4. PS4 Pro is even better. I’ll end by letting you know that all the bad hype this game is getting, is undeserved. People want something to hate rn so it’s getting review bombed. I usually don’t agree with the critics but i sorta do this time. I do thing the first game is superior, because it was a tighter, more concisely weaved structure and story, but this game (if you can handle the gore) is absolutely worth playing. 9/10.… Expand
  18. aenardfeain
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    can't understand why people hate this game. Gameplay is perfect, narrative is powerful and soundtrack album is amazing
  19. Darcknigth
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. QUEDATE A LEER ESTO
    A mi parecer es un buen juego exelente me atreveria a decir, pero hay unos detalles que no me terminaron de gustar, jugue el primero y era alucinante en cuestion técnica y de desarrollo de historia etc...
    Lo que esta segunda parte tiene es que en lo personal la historia es buena pero un poco inconclusa, deja que desear pero no es decepcionante ni mucho menos, los graficos, banda sonora, y detalles en gral. son exelentes, en los personajes: algunas actitudes no me convencieron, diseño es bueno a mi parecer,lo malo de estos es que deja un hueco para sus historias y finales (aunque no sean principales me ubiera gustado algo más sobre estos). Un pequeño spoiler es que la muerte de Joel es un poco rara puesto que en el primer juego mata a un hombre que fingia estar herido y en esta entrega ayuda a una desconocida y acepta ir a su lugar de alojamiento, esta actitud si extraña y desconforma en sierta parte.
    No es un mal juego, de hecho es bueno pero unos pequeños detalles que parecen no tan importantes pero lo son, definen el gusto o disgusto de los usuarios y pudieron acabar peor.
    Espero que este juego reciba más opiniones positivas puesto que me desiluciona que la gente lo valore como unjuego pobre pero graficamente increilble, me rompe el corazón tener que ver tan malas criticas de usuarios pero a gustos colores.    … Expand
  20. TheTroXx
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    It's a good game, the graphic section is impressive, I understand that people are angry with the narrative, I personally liked it. I just think it's too long, too many fight zones, otherwise I enjoyed it a lot.
  21. DiogoMenezes
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Não entendo as críticas negativas relacionadas a este jogo , tanto o enredo como o gráfico estão impecáveis.
  22. JocoJambo
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра - Оценка игроков сильно занижена. Не вижу причин ставить ей ниже 7 баллов
  23. Gum-him
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Осторожно возможно спойлеры. Для меня игра на 9-ку только потому, что я не смог отпустить первую часть, все же отношения прежнего Джоэла и Элли для меня роднее. Для тех кто поливает грязью игру только лишь вырывая из контекста отдельные вещи скажу: сначала пройдите игру, а затем говорите свое мнение. Игра полна эмоций, сильнкх скен, финал же мог быть совершенно по другому расписан, но так решили разрабы. Игра точно на долго и на века. Это шедевр и только . Играя за Элли ты ей сопррежиаакшь, играя за Эбби возникает тоже чувств, эти героини потеряли практически все каждая искал для себя смысл. Финал же все расставил на точки, немного не объяснив мотивации Элли, но это не бела,
    . Ещё раз скажу игра стоит вашего внимания не стоит раньше времени в ней разачаровываться .    … Expand
  24. TacerFace99
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Für mich persönlich war es eine einmalige Erfahrung die ich so noch in kein anderen spiel erlebt habe!
  25. kcarnes9051
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    While the Last Of Us Part II is not without minor flaws, I thought that it was an incredible, unique experience. Punishing in many ways, no doubt. But it was absolutely thrilling. I finished it last night and it well deserves the praise it gets from critics. Literary essays could be written about this story and its characters. The way the game forced me to switch perspectives and viewWhile the Last Of Us Part II is not without minor flaws, I thought that it was an incredible, unique experience. Punishing in many ways, no doubt. But it was absolutely thrilling. I finished it last night and it well deserves the praise it gets from critics. Literary essays could be written about this story and its characters. The way the game forced me to switch perspectives and view certain characters and moral viewpoints directly through the gameplay was unlike any game I've played. Many people hate this aspect. They hate that they're made to sympathize with the enemy. I get that feeling. It's uncomfortable, and a desire rises up to reject the game on those grounds. But if you can get passed that knee-jerk reaction, you will come to realize that the story is better for the controversial choices made.

    Another complaint I've heard is that this is just a cliche story about revenge. But that's missing the nuance. This story is about perspective. It is about perspective within the context of revenge, and by focusing on perspective an entirely different story and gameplay experience is created, one in which the player, if taking an evenhanded view, is not entirely sure for whom they are rooting. Nobody in this story has the moral high ground. They're all damaged, and the damage done to them perpetuates a cycle. These characters are complex, both the protagonists and antagonists, and this game wants to us to experience their complexities in deep, unsettling ways—ways in which we as players might learn lessons to apply to the real world. But you have to see through your own expectations of the game to truly appreciate what the developers have done here.

    I've read and seen video reviews from irate fans, and while I understand their perspective I couldn't disagree more with much of their gripes. This may not be the story that some wanted, but it is not a bad story by any stretch of the imagination. It is a natural evolution from the first game's story and themes, and it directly deals with the repercussions of the characters' actions. It makes perfect sense. Some fans argue that the characters do no act like they would in the first game and that this leads unjustifiably to the inciting incident that kicks things off. Thus the inciting incident doesn't ring true. I feel these fans are, again, missing the nuance, the nuance of the situation the characters find themselves in. These fans can't accept that our supposed heroes are capable of being forced into an untenable situation that could end badly. The world built in these games is not a world built for happy endings. Our heroes may not be the heroes we think they are from a certain perspective.

    Then there's the LGBTQ representation. Yes, we have a lesbian couple. They kiss and cuddle. Is it over the top? pandering? Absolutely not. There is no agenda. The story just happens to have two women who fall for each other like any man and woman might. You know, like in real life. Their relationship is central to the story, but not on the basis of it being a lesbian relationship. Maybe two moments occur in the entire game that addresses bigotry. They're small aspects, and they're realistic and fleeting. The story moves on. But you know what? I shouldn't have to make excuses like saying that these moments are fleeting and thus not a big deal. Bigotry happens in real life. People experience it. Showing it in a game or depicting people who experience it shouldn't be an issue. Ever. I repeat, it's not an agenda. It's real life. There could be an argument that Naughty Dog played up the lesbian relationship in marketing. But that's not the game. Move on.

    As for the gameplay, it's very recognizable to the first game. It's better in many ways with more variety, and it's very fluid. If you loved the first game's gameplay and didn't get tired of it then you'll love the gameplay here, even more so. As a player you are gently eased into learning skills as the game progresses. As things ramp up you never feel left behind, but gameplay remains intense. Intense is the best way to describe the combat. The music feeds into this feeling. It's very satisfying, but disturbing.

    This game is much longer than the first. My campaign was around 40 hours. I explored as many nooks and crannies as possible (but still didn't find everything) and really took in the beautiful scenery. The graphics are jaw-dropping. I will admit that at some points there was some repetitiveness. Scavenging can get a little old, especially toward the end. But the detailed environments always make exploration fun. The combat and stealth components and level designs allow for a variety of ways to approach every situation. I played it on the default difficulty and died a few times here and there. I imagine on harder difficulty levels that precise strategy becomes very important and will add to the game's replay value.

    I couldn't recommend this game more highly.    … Expand
  26. pe2br
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part 2 é o jogo a qual estávamos esperando, fugir da mesmice, te incentivar a ter vontade de jogar em um mundo de jogos vazios de Battle Royale, esse tipo de jogo de campanha single player é o que nos faz reaver o animo esgotado.
    Gráficos extraordinários para o console é claro, mas nota-se que realmente se esforçaram para quebrar a barreira de limitação e espremeram o potencial máximo do console.
    Áudio exuberante, detalhistas e realistas principalmente em bancadas para montagens de armas, passos, gritos e choros, chuva, rios, fogo, é tudo muito intenso, principalmente quando há certa concentração no jogo.
    A história nos faz refletir até onde você iria por uma vingança, você se arrependeria ? Iria até as ultimas consequências por alguém que você ama ?
    Jogo quase perfeito, exceto por alguns detalhes técnicos, como bugs encontrados no jogo, alto numero de inimigos humanos, e enredo as vezes meio distorcido ou não condizente com o que esperávamos mas no seu fechamento acabou sendo memorável.    … Expand
  27. Darvie44
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    great game with some story isuues..............................................
  28. DragonBlazeX95
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Tight gameplay, compelling story, amazing visuals and yeah, there was a gay couple and a trans character but they didn’t make it a huge deal. So there’s no such thing as “pushing an agenda”
  29. Ezecarp22
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Un juego maravilloso en todo su aspecto sin duda ,se los recomiendo a todo aquel q tenga un ps4 no se les puede escapar esta obra de arte .. le doy 9 xq en historia le faltó un poco más y han confirmado q no tendrá dlc , aún le falta el multijugador ...
  30. cdmarshall
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    I will say that the first game is probably my 2nd favorite game of all time, so following that is no easy task. Plot-wise "Part 2" is messier than the first game, but it's also much more ambitious from a narrative perspective. The gameplay has evolved in meaningful ways, the acting is top notch, and the level design is fantastic. Visually it's beautiful and the sound design is a marvel.I will say that the first game is probably my 2nd favorite game of all time, so following that is no easy task. Plot-wise "Part 2" is messier than the first game, but it's also much more ambitious from a narrative perspective. The gameplay has evolved in meaningful ways, the acting is top notch, and the level design is fantastic. Visually it's beautiful and the sound design is a marvel. The artists at ND are really at the top of their craft here. In my opinion you should it on the hardest difficulty you can bear to really emphasize the desperation inherent in the game's world. You can always lower the difficulty in game if it's too much. I'm very glad I chose Survivor for my first playthrough, it wasn't nearly as punishing as the first game on Grounded difficulty, but it was still a proper challenge.

    No part of my 30 hours with the game felt unnecessary, it all felt in service of the story Naughty Dog wanted to tell and I think they pretty much stuck the landing. It's not perfect, but I think it can stand as a worthy sequel to the masterpiece that was Part 1. Overall, I think this game will polarize fans, but you can count me squarely in the "loved it" group.    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared 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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