The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. OmarLJ
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Verdaderamente un muy buen juego, a decir verdad esperaba más de la historia, pero su apartado gráfico, jugabilidad y gameplay, son una verdadera joya… Expand
  2. duckingtriangle
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love the game so much. Joel’s death even though it was pathetic made me more angry and made me feel like i was in ellie’s shoes. Playing abby was also very fun since we never really see the villains side of the story on a game and seeing her pov made the game different. In my opinion i feel like most of the fans don’t understand what naughty dog have done by making this game different to most games but i love this game! it’s not as good as the first one but it’s probably my 3 favourite game… Expand
  3. LiamK19
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning and a compelling narrative.
    Odd that in a story of viruses, mutations, and cults, the most heart-pounding and gripping elements are the consequences of anger. The lengths one can go for vengeance is clearly the star of the show.
    The game is overly long and unmistakable in its over-the-top brutality. But it serves a purpose. And while some may argue that the creators were    Visually stunning and a compelling narrative.
    Odd that in a story of viruses, mutations, and cults, the most heart-pounding and gripping elements are the consequences of anger. The lengths one can go for vengeance is clearly the star of the show.
    The game is overly long and unmistakable in its over-the-top brutality. But it serves a purpose. And while some may argue that the creators were heavy-handed in their choices, I'd counter that argument by saying that it's important to be heavy-handed if you want to obliterate that which you hit.    … Expand
  4. daleomaster
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Gameplay, Graphics, environments, outstanding. Nothing more need be said about those. The story is much more under the surface then the first, a requires a lot of thinking to make ends of. I came out with a deep appreciation, and recommend anyone on the fence make their decision about this game by playing it.
  5. Jussiusmohammed
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game. When it comes to video games, Naughty dog is the best in storytelling. Before you judge this game. Keep an open mind and follow the story all the way through. Its worth it.
  6. TheNoobPotatoe
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dived into this game with caution after reading some general comments on social media. I took my time to play it and enjoy it and I am glad that I did it with an open mind. This is one of the best narratives I've seen in a videogame,

    Calling this a "revenge story" is diminishing what this game tries to portray, those gamers hating the game because they make you play as Abby are exactly what the developers wanted. To feel the anger of pain of losing a father, but then understanding the path to forgiveness and acceptance.

    If you got mad at Joel's death, felt Anger towards Abby, wanted her to die as much as Ellie did, the the game suceeded and deserves all the praise in the world. However, if at the end of the game you got mad because the plot of revenge never came to an end, then you might have beaten the game, but failed at what the story was trying to portray.

    The only reason why this game is not a 10 IMO is because the gameplay loop is a little bit boring (just as the first one) and because I really didn't enjoy the setting of the last chapter.    … Expand
  7. Santiago2020
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  8. Tamerchant
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This game was not what most people expected. It was not a Hollywood sequel. It took risks and was tonally and structurally very different from the original. It had some pacing problems and some **** marketing but intimately the story itself is amazing. The game is visually stunning and it’s sound design has outdone itself and I think part 2s soundtrack might be better then part 1s. TheThis game was not what most people expected. It was not a Hollywood sequel. It took risks and was tonally and structurally very different from the original. It had some pacing problems and some **** marketing but intimately the story itself is amazing. The game is visually stunning and it’s sound design has outdone itself and I think part 2s soundtrack might be better then part 1s. The gameplay takes from the original and expands upon it with more customization and a bigger focus on stealth. The game feels so scrappy like your getting through by the skin in your teeth which creates so much tensions and immerses you in the experience. As for the story, Its so ambitious, really challenging the player to feel conflicted with the playable characters and the decisions their making. The game both expands on Joel and ellies relationship and introduces new characters that are charming and complicated creating very an emotionally heart wrenching and tense experience in which the game asks you to have empathy for everyone and that no ones a hero in this story. It’s a tale of loss, grief, violence, Forgiveness, empathy, hate and love and it will certainly stick with me for a long time. this game is not for everyone so I recommend you go into it with an open mind and maybe just maybe you will see the genius among the madness. is not… Expand
  9. Jazkiacar
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    An absolutely beautiful game. Not only is it technically superior, but the music, story, and characters are phenomenal. It does not deserve the hate it is getting. The story will grasp you and make you feel nearly every emotion. The detail is absolutely amazing as well. To those who may want to play it but are unsure, and those who are put off by the hate, please give it a chance. FinishAn absolutely beautiful game. Not only is it technically superior, but the music, story, and characters are phenomenal. It does not deserve the hate it is getting. The story will grasp you and make you feel nearly every emotion. The detail is absolutely amazing as well. To those who may want to play it but are unsure, and those who are put off by the hate, please give it a chance. Finish the game and form your own opinion. I promise it will be an emotional journey nonetheless .… Expand
  10. beckaxel_15
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Pongo un 9 debido a que considero que no es perfecto el juego, pero eso no quita que es una obra maestra en todos los sentidos.
    Puedo opinar qué es no es un mal juego, al contrario, te hace sentir tantas emociones qué no puedes parar por ningún segundo de reflexionarte todo y tratar de asimilar la cantidad de cosas que se vienen. Gráficamente espectacular,, exprime el rendimiento del PS4    Pongo un 9 debido a que considero que no es perfecto el juego, pero eso no quita que es una obra maestra en todos los sentidos.
    Puedo opinar qué es no es un mal juego, al contrario, te hace sentir tantas emociones qué no puedes parar por ningún segundo de reflexionarte todo y tratar de asimilar la cantidad de cosas que se vienen. Gráficamente espectacular,, exprime el rendimiento del PS4 al máximo, los gestos, reflejos y texturas además de la iluminación es excelente, sin duda en el apartado técnico es una maravilla
    Esta es una historia para todo tipo de personas, por supuesto que muchas personas lo odian y respeto eso. Pero sin duda es una continuación más que digna y justificada de la anterior, donde profundizamos la relación con Ellie y Joel.
    No quiero dar spoilers, pero si realmente entiendes de filosofía y literatura, el final con el que nos deja es un claro ejemplo de como llevar una historia a su límite. El final es una simbologia total de la relación que Ellie no pudo arreglar a tiempo con Joel, hasta que al final, por fin puede perdonarse a si misma, esa es la razón por la qué no mata a Abby.
    En lo personal me gusto mucho el juego ya qué no es a lo que uno está acostumbrado pero sin duda, el mejor    … Expand
  11. Leguasch
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, great music, great story. Just some gameplay issues and repetitive mechanics.

    I can see why people didn’t like the end but as life itself this game doesn’t give you the full satisfaction. I saw lots of critics on the characters development but I think all the people disliking the game just wanted to keep loving Ellie’s character.

    Beautiful cutscenes and landscape, one of the top 5 games for this console generation.    … Expand
  12. exanprime
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Don't know about others but I really love this game. Even though it has too much of politic and tolerance, overwhelmed with it for sure. That's why 9 of 10
  13. SalamandraNG
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Colocando de lado alguns problemas com bugs , o jogo é perfeito. Indico a todos
  14. Tlacuache777
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es buen juego no es el mejor de el mundo lo jugué y tiene un sentimiento muy fuerte… Expand
  15. TheDinobohn
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Phenomenal piece of art. Naughty Dog has crafted something truly special with this game. It does a fantastic job of exploring grief, regret, and anger, and does so in a thoroughly unexpected way. Games like this once again show why some stories can only be effectively told through this medium. There are some pacing issues that drag down the story towards the second half, but after anotherPhenomenal piece of art. Naughty Dog has crafted something truly special with this game. It does a fantastic job of exploring grief, regret, and anger, and does so in a thoroughly unexpected way. Games like this once again show why some stories can only be effectively told through this medium. There are some pacing issues that drag down the story towards the second half, but after another hour or so it gets back on track and is incredibly engaging. I would say hard mode is the best way to play the game, survivor has the best enemy A.I. but requires a bit of trial and error, at least in my experience. It’s very hard to talk about the story without getting into spoilers but most of the critiques levied against this game’s story are easily explained, besides pacing issues which I previously mentioned. Don’t let this game pass you by because of outrage culture and play it for yourself; it is a fantastic experience that I’ve been thinking about and digesting nonstop since I reached the ending.… Expand
  16. Pleasantmsp
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    People have said they think the story is bad but I fully disagree. The plot is written incredibly well with twists I was and wasn't expecting. This game covers rough topics and it causes all who give it a chance to really think about these issues. There are some pacing issues but that's the only real complaint I have. The acting elevates the depth of each character, the game design putsPeople have said they think the story is bad but I fully disagree. The plot is written incredibly well with twists I was and wasn't expecting. This game covers rough topics and it causes all who give it a chance to really think about these issues. There are some pacing issues but that's the only real complaint I have. The acting elevates the depth of each character, the game design puts you straight into the world, the sound design and music are perfectly crafted. Even after finishing it two weeks ago, I am still thinking about it in depth. If you are okay with playing a story that covers rough topics and gets you to think then I would highly recommend it. If you are just looking for a happy-go-lucky fun time then maybe pass.… Expand
  17. Kooster
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Just simply a great, but divisive game. Worth your time if you're willing to go in with an open mind.
  18. devonmwood89
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Everyone who is trashing this game has no idea what they are talking about. They are just mad about some of the decisions that were made. I loved the first game and I love this game. Sure there are some things that I may not have liked at first, but as I played through the game, I grew to love all of the characters. Ellie and Abby both are great characters to play as. The side charactersEveryone who is trashing this game has no idea what they are talking about. They are just mad about some of the decisions that were made. I loved the first game and I love this game. Sure there are some things that I may not have liked at first, but as I played through the game, I grew to love all of the characters. Ellie and Abby both are great characters to play as. The side characters were fantastic as well. I played the game twice and absolutely loved it. I highly recommend this game to anyone. Don't listen to the haters. Play it and make your own decision.… Expand
  19. Tursska
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story isn't easy to digest. I hated the first hours playing as Abby. It felt totally pointless.

    Gonna replay just for ellie parts.

    It's hard to love this game, but i still do.

    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 8/10    … Expand
  20. LofiItaly95
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Flawed masterpiece. I totally get it why people and especially media members reviewed Part 2 a 10/10, but I think that some little issues dragged down the whole experience (pacing, lenght of the game, companion's AI), but the story is really well crafted, the gameplay is non innovative but damnnnn it's really fun to play and technically is the peak of PS4. 9/10 and maybe even 9.5/10, I canFlawed masterpiece. I totally get it why people and especially media members reviewed Part 2 a 10/10, but I think that some little issues dragged down the whole experience (pacing, lenght of the game, companion's AI), but the story is really well crafted, the gameplay is non innovative but damnnnn it's really fun to play and technically is the peak of PS4. 9/10 and maybe even 9.5/10, I can see why people rated this game as a 10/10… Expand
  21. sievekz
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Increíble juego. Gráficos, jugabilidad y banda Sonora 10/10. No le doy un 10 ya que la historia es buena, sin embargo fue totalmente estupida la manera en la que se encontraron Joel y abby, no tiene explicación alguna.
  22. Korobkov96
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Долго думал какую оценку эта игра заслуживает, как продолжение виликолепной первой части, 0-5 конечно нет, 10 скорее нет в игре есть недостатки особенно пред финальная локация за элли в санта-барбаре. ЛГБТ повестка не сильно бесит да элли лезбиянка, а лев это мальчик который является девочкой и это вся повестка которая обоснованна сюжетом и правилом созданного мира в игре ну а эбби это такая же как и элли у них одинаковая судьба и если вы ненавидете эбби то и элли вы тоже должны ненавидеть
    Psс телефона не удобно писать было этот отзыв так что извините за ошибки игра стоит своих денег    … Expand
  23. Den24wwe
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    Мне игра очень понравилась . Да были моменты во второй половине игры когда сюжет начинал терять свой смысл , ну под конец игра очень хорошо разгоняется . И эта из тех игр которые оставляют сильные эмоции , и почву для размещения.Мне игра очень понравилась . Да были моменты во второй половине игры когда сюжет начинал терять свой смысл , ну под конец игра очень хорошо разгоняется . И эта из тех игр которые оставляют сильные эмоции , и почву для размещения.
  24. JuanSolo47
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    A greatest game, a must have. Ignore the haters and a few bad youtubers. Play it!
  25. deatlyligthen
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I see all the people saying that they hate playing as Abby and they despise her. I understand them, she killed Joel in a horrible way, like a monster. I wasn't thrilled to play as Abby also and I was very mad at her and wanted to see Ellie kill her brutally, the same way she did to Joel,
    but when you get to know her and listen to her story and her perspective of the world it makes you empathize with her. Because Joel killed two things for her 1) Her dad (in a very brutal way, I believe that he could just push him away or knock him out, and not shove a syringe down his throat) 2) Any hope for a vaccine/cure for the infection, and hope for a better world, a saved world.
    All that just so he won't lose Ellie, which, became like a daughter for him. I understand why he did it but I really didn't agree with it. So I can understand Abby, not agree or justify her actions, but understand them. This game is way more complex then good-evil/wrong-right/Villain-hero
    I think its a beautiful game and it has a really awesome gameplay mechanics and overall very fun game to play and get into it. I'm not giving it 10/10 because It failed to connect me to the characters and really empathize with them as the first one did. And I didn't get emotional with this game like the first game. I believe that many of the deaths in this game were not dealt with, and you didn't feel anything for them because the player didn't show any emotion to their death (Manny/Jessie ) and just forgot about them. Unlike the first game, Tess's death does have an impact on Joel's and Ellie's journey. Maybe not a huge one, but they don't just brush it away, they tend to it and Ellie tries to talk about it. I think that the meaning and impact of death were lacked in the second game. Other than that its a beautiful and amazing game. 9/10    … Expand
  26. Factios
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the problem is that everyone thinks Joel is an immortal being, and they don’t realize that he has changed since he arrived in Jackson, but the important thing is, in an apocalypse, he doesn’t have a heroic death, people die like **** at the end of game, it shows that Abby's boat is ahead, but Ellie's is not, you know why? It's because she still doesn't understand that revenge only screwed her up, but Abby already realized that her search for revenge to kill Joel, killed all of her friends, and that revenge didn't bring anything, but Eliie hasn't realized it yet , I believe that those who didn’t understand the game and gave 4 ~ 5 really didn’t think straight, I think it could be something else, but no problem, TLOUS 2 is a game about love, not revenge, what proves this is that Abby doesn’t wanted to continue revenge, for having someone like Lev, who is important to her.… Expand
  27. Tsarofteacups
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    The sheer irony of the litany of negative reviews seems to showcase what The Last of Us Part II is about, destruction. Destruction of society, relationships, and the self. How far is one willing to go to change what cannot be unchanged, what do we have left except barbarism and anger? Even after everything is in ruins it does not exist in a vacuum, things must change. Tremendous story,The sheer irony of the litany of negative reviews seems to showcase what The Last of Us Part II is about, destruction. Destruction of society, relationships, and the self. How far is one willing to go to change what cannot be unchanged, what do we have left except barbarism and anger? Even after everything is in ruins it does not exist in a vacuum, things must change. Tremendous story, acting, design and interaction; only gripe is the gameplay can become repetitive.… Expand
  28. Beas
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    The gameplay is a masterpiece, it achieved to upgrade the smoothness of the movement through the enviroment that is impecable created The combat is really satisfactory. The story take all the risks that are posibles and thats what I love of it, maybe we don't get attached to the new characteres the way we did with Joel and Ellie, but remember this is a continuation of the previos story. ITThe gameplay is a masterpiece, it achieved to upgrade the smoothness of the movement through the enviroment that is impecable created The combat is really satisfactory. The story take all the risks that are posibles and thats what I love of it, maybe we don't get attached to the new characteres the way we did with Joel and Ellie, but remember this is a continuation of the previos story. IT WASN'T SOMETHING that I was specting but not because that is a bad game. I'm glad that I didn't play fan service game… Expand
  29. Fabriciorabelo
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo está muito bom, alguns contra porem na história e achei a conclusão do jogo meio vago mais foi sim uma ótima experiência jogar está obra… Expand
  30. vsemogushy
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    СУБЪЕКТИВНО.
    Плюсы: увлекательный и захватывающий геймплей, невероятная проработка деталей, "живые" персонажи, внимание к деталям, очень смелый и интересный сюжет, который заставляет задуматься.
    Минусы: насколько я понял, геймплей заточен чисто под высокий уровень сложности, на более низких есть нюансы. Также есть пара придирок по поводу сюжета, о которых говорить не буду из-за    СУБЪЕКТИВНО.
    Плюсы: увлекательный и захватывающий геймплей, невероятная проработка деталей, "живые" персонажи, внимание к деталям, очень смелый и интересный сюжет, который заставляет задуматься.
    Минусы: насколько я понял, геймплей заточен чисто под высокий уровень сложности, на более низких есть нюансы. Также есть пара придирок по поводу сюжета, о которых говорить не буду из-за спойлеров.    … Expand
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Metascore
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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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