The Last of Us Part II

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  1. KaptainKlench
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The death of Joel and the lack of multiplayet make it hard to spend money on this game. Poor fan service.… Expand
  2. Mcduble
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first game was my favorite game of all time. When the trailers came out it was so obvious what this game was going to be about. There were articles and YouTube videos talking about what we all thought it was going to be about. Now suddenly we're acting like we're all surprised? the first game is a 10 for me and this one can't reach that point because I do have some issues with it. But it has nothing to do with most complaints people have. the leaks led me to believe that this is going to be left-wing politics shoved down my throat and that's not the case. So now we want to pretend it has nothing to do with the LGBT controversies, and we all want to claim we're just mad that you have to play as Abby. movies and stories follow antagonist side of the story all the time this is nothing new in story telling. if you genuinely loved the first game, and don't care that there's some LGBT characters in it, by the way Abby is never implied to be trans, try the game you'll likely like it. Now I know people are going to claim I'm just calling people bigots if they don't like this, that's not the case at all. I am actually a right-leaning conservative person in most people's eyes. I was fully expected to be pissed off at a bunch of left-wing politics being shoved down my throat in this game, then it never came and I was wondering what all the outrage was about because while I didn't read the spoilers that's what all the memes were bashing it for. I saw one person say he refused to play the game because Abby was trans (even though the games never implied that l, after I beat the game my friend asked me if they really put tr@nny porn in it. Clearly that is one of the biggest issues a lot of people have, so many of the comments seem to imply having gay lesbian or trans characters is their biggest issue. of course I am not claiming that's everyone though.

    If you can't handle that bad things can happen to characters you love and stories then you likely won't like this. As I said, the first game is my favorite game of all time. I can't accept that a character I love dying means it's disrespect to the character or disrespect to me as a fan, that is incredibly simple-minded. and going back to the first trailers, this is exactly what everyone was predicting the game was going to be about so it's ironic that we're acting like that's the part that pisses off so much. I've also seen so many people say it would have been better if you got to get your revenge at the end. That completely defeats the point of the game. If that's the case it would be like Ellie becomes the villain and completes her path to the dark side. that would mean Abby and lev become the protagonist and Ellie becomes a villain. Even Abby spared Ellie's life in the theater. it would have made the story worse if Ellie actually kills Abby at the end but people seem to be too simple-minded and think the only logical story conclusion would be Abby being murdered Ellie. the story was not what I was expecting and obviously controversial but I think the more and more I contemplated the more I actually like how the story comes full circle similarly to how the first game came full circle. And people forget that Joel was a murderous **** and condemned humanity to no cure by killing the doctors. I hope for a part 3.    … Expand
  3. alexisaight
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    While yes, it is hard to follow up something like the Last of Us, but this game has a lot of good. It’s obviously not perfect but neither is the pervious title. We were given an experience, and whether you liked it or not, this game is a technical masterpiece with wonderful acting and gorgeous yet haunting landscapes. I feel I have similar story complaints as people review bombing thisWhile yes, it is hard to follow up something like the Last of Us, but this game has a lot of good. It’s obviously not perfect but neither is the pervious title. We were given an experience, and whether you liked it or not, this game is a technical masterpiece with wonderful acting and gorgeous yet haunting landscapes. I feel I have similar story complaints as people review bombing this game, but even after seeing leaks I let the game speak for itself and almost all of the things I thought I was going to hate actually motivated me to play it through.to the end.… Expand
  4. CarlitosLamas
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt this is the best game I've ever played. The graphics are outstanding, the story is compeling deep and breathtaking. It's just sad all the beef that it's getting just beacuse the story doesn't tell what fans wanted it to tell. I get that people are upset because THAT happens but, in my eyes, they sort of think that NaughtyDog is in debt with them because "we played the firstWithout a doubt this is the best game I've ever played. The graphics are outstanding, the story is compeling deep and breathtaking. It's just sad all the beef that it's getting just beacuse the story doesn't tell what fans wanted it to tell. I get that people are upset because THAT happens but, in my eyes, they sort of think that NaughtyDog is in debt with them because "we played the first part and blablabla". Hello? This is NOT your story. You have the right to tell you dont like but that doesnt make the game what you say it is. Grow up.

    In my opinion, what makes the first entry so good was the breaking of stereotypes and the deep care for its characters. This game does that as good or even better. It makes you feel desperated and anxious at first just to make the player feel disorientated, without knowing what to do or to think or what to expect. Then everything changes and you enter in a storm of emotions just to realize everything has a reason, even though we may not like it.

    Was this game worth it? YES, every minute I've played it (around 30h just in one playthrough) and every cent I've spent. If you are searching for a stroy that makes you THINK and an appeling but brutal and cruel world, this is your game. If you want a game with the story you already have in your mind, go for another one, this is not for you.    … Expand
  5. Huecow93
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Partiamo subito col dire che non si tratta di un gioco qualunque, ma di una vera e propria opera, una bomba emotiva, il risultato di un lavoro innegabilmente ben svolto in ogni dettaglio, sia di trama che di gameplay.
    La storia che ci viene narrata non è la solita che possiamo trovare in un gioco qualsiasi in cui l'eroe X deve andare ad Y per fare Z. Il giocatore (me in questo caso) viene    Partiamo subito col dire che non si tratta di un gioco qualunque, ma di una vera e propria opera, una bomba emotiva, il risultato di un lavoro innegabilmente ben svolto in ogni dettaglio, sia di trama che di gameplay.
    La storia che ci viene narrata non è la solita che possiamo trovare in un gioco qualsiasi in cui l'eroe X deve andare ad Y per fare Z. Il giocatore (me in questo caso) viene portato a riflettere su ciò che sta facendo passo dopo passo, vicenda dopo vicenda ed oltre ad essere una cosa piuttosto rara nei videogiochi, credo proprio sia il messaggio che l'autore intendesse trasmettere con questo viaggio. È una storia cruda, spietata e realistica, per nulla banale e contornata da tematiche sensibili. Può non piacere? Assolutamente, ma a me è piaciuta molto. È fatta male? Assolutamente no, è innegabile che il lavoro svolto sia stato eseguito con una profonda cura e con tanto amore, elementi fondamentali per un prodotto maturo e di qualità. Il gameplay è fluido, molto immersivo e di gran intrattenimento. Non ho giocato il primo capitolo, l'ho potuto solo vedere ed il gameplay del secondo non differisce molto da esso se non per l'aggiunta di dinamiche molto interessanti ed intelligenti allo stesso tempo.
    Ho assegnato un 9 solo per un capriccio personale, per una leggerissima mancanza che mi sarebbe piaciuto non ci fosse, altrimenti avrei dato pieni voti a quello che è, a tutti gli effetti, un prodotto di eccezionale valore.
    Perciò, i miei più sinceri complimenti vanno a coloro che sono stati in grado di donare quel flusso continuo di emozioni che ho provato nel giocare a questo titolo. È così che si fa, ragazzi. Complimenti a voi e grazie, grazie davvero.    … Expand
  6. dedalus2k
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Ignore the narrowminded alt-right hate trolls steamrolling this game, which I would estimate a good 80+ percent of the hard negative reviews are. Poor little insecure twits unable to deal with the slightest challenge to how they want to see the world.
    The first TLoU game is one of the few games I've played through more than once. In fact I've lost count of how many times I've played it.    Ignore the narrowminded alt-right hate trolls steamrolling this game, which I would estimate a good 80+ percent of the hard negative reviews are. Poor little insecure twits unable to deal with the slightest challenge to how they want to see the world.
    The first TLoU game is one of the few games I've played through more than once. In fact I've lost count of how many times I've played it. Certainly more than any other. LToU 2 lives up to the original on all counts. At first I was a bit tentative about it. The first few hours felt like a bit of a rehash of the original in a lot of ways, but then the game shifted gears and took off. People hollering about plot holes need to use their imagination and understanding of the human condition. Nothing seems out of character. I think a lot of those comments are simply forced onto it to hide the fact that they've got some personal anti-sjw agenda. Why do they hide it.? Because they know, deep down, that they should be ashamed of themselves for being closed-minded hate mongers.    … Expand
  7. wefan
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I just want to say it loudly, this is a great game, a gift to this desperate 2020. Thanks Nauthy Dog
  8. magma8080
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    This game literally shocked me because it is not what I expected in this game with regard to the trailer State of play. Did you know? I was really motivated to buy this game because of the scene at the end of the trailer, we clearly saw Joel grab Ellie by surprise ... And the following was:

    - Ellie: What the hell are you doing here? - Joel: You think I'd let you do this on your own.    This game literally shocked me because it is not what I expected in this game with regard to the trailer State of play. Did you know? I was really motivated to buy this game because of the scene at the end of the trailer, we clearly saw Joel grab Ellie by surprise ... And the following was:

    - Ellie: What the hell are you doing here?
    - Joel: You think I'd let you do this on your own.

    But in the game they put another character in place of Joel, Seriously it disgusted me to see this scam in the gameplay so much that ... I ejected the game from my game console immediately and I won't play this game anymore ...
    I expected to continue the game with Joel, but why did you lie to us like that Naughty dog? it's contemptuous for your fans.    … Expand
  9. Arroww
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Прости Шевцов, но...

    I understand that this is a forced measure, as much as I would not want to drown the game of children, but I need to remind the Studio that the rating is made by the players, and not by fem from twiter.
  10. cordobesATM
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    7 años después, al fin tenemos la 2ª parte de aquel The last of us que marcó toda una generación, y ésta ha llegado para no sólo hacer lo mismo, sino para cambiar la forma de contar historias en la industria del videojuego. The last of us II es la nueva maestra de Naughty dog, y me aventuraría a decir la obra maestra de la generación, con permiso de The Witcher 3, God of War, Red Dead7 años después, al fin tenemos la 2ª parte de aquel The last of us que marcó toda una generación, y ésta ha llegado para no sólo hacer lo mismo, sino para cambiar la forma de contar historias en la industria del videojuego. The last of us II es la nueva maestra de Naughty dog, y me aventuraría a decir la obra maestra de la generación, con permiso de The Witcher 3, God of War, Red Dead Redemption II y el futuro Cyberpunk 2077.
    Tenía las expectativas muy altas con este juego, al nivel de no haber querido ver casi ningún trailer ni gameplay porque no me hacía falta que me convencieran para tener claro que el día 1 iba a soltar la morterada que cuesta un videojuego. Y no es que haya igualado mis expectativas, sino que las ha superado, llegando a un nivel superior en lo narrativo, nunca antes visto en un videojuego.
    Yendo por partes, en lo técnico es casi perfecto, llevando al máximo la máquina de Sony, temiendo a veces por su vida cuando no sabía si lo que estaba escuchando en mi cuarto era el ventilador de PlayStation 4 o un reactor nuclear.
    El nivel de las expresiones faciales y animaciones son de next gen. Escenas totalmente reales gracias a esto. Pueden decir o transmitir sentimientos solo con las muecas de la cara. Detalles implementados como las físicas de los objetos que llevan al siguiente escalón a los videojuegos.
    La iluminación es de locos, con las llamas, el sol o la luz de una bengala atravesando árboles, motas de polvo, los mismos personajes o esporas, dejándote embobado con cada nivel que vas avanzando. Sin dejar atrás las texturas, de un nivel casi fotorrealista en charcos, barro, coches o cristales. Para mí se ha llegado al techo de esta generación, ha llevado al límite a la consola. Hace necesario un salto generacional.
    En lo sonoro es de 10 también, con una variedad de sonidos y detalles que hace obligatorio jugarlo con cascos.
    Narrativamente es donde el juego marca la diferencia con el resto y la razón por la que pienso que The last of us parte II va a marcar una época en los videojuegos, no sólo por su historia real y compleja, o por el desarrollo de algunos de sus personajes, sino por la forma de contarlo, llevarla a la jugabilidad, sin entrar en detalles para no hacer spoilers, y tocar temas tabús en la vida real de una forma muy natural sin importar lo que pueden llegar a pensar parte de los jugadores, con un sentido filosófico muy profundo, con partes del juego, sobre todo el final, que te hacen reflexionar durante horas, días, semanas, y más espacios de tiempo, porque pasarán años y se seguirá hablando de esta obra maestra.
    El sistema de combate es más y mejor que el de The last of us (2013), pero que se siente poderoso y divertido por lo reales que son las ejecuciones, el gunplay, las físicas de las muertes, los desmembramientos, los gritos de los enemigos al dañarse o la tensión que genera el jugarlo en sigilo o encontrarte situaciones de acción donde tienes que sacar la artillería por decreto y realizarlas de manera efectiva. Pocos videojuegos logran transmitir eso, sentir que estás matando de la forma más real posible en un videojuego y llegar a hacerte sentir incómodo.
    La exploración sigue la línea de juegos como Red Dead Redemption II, aunque con espacios mucho más cerrados al ser un juego lineal, en el sentido de eliminar información innecesaria del HUD, haciéndolo todo más natural, como hablando entre los personajes qué lugar se ha explorado o cual puede ser interesante para hacerlo, o marcándolo en un mapa real, eliminando todas esas mecánicas de marcación que le quitan todo el realismo e inmersión posible a un juego actual, cuando lo que busca es eso, sentir que esos personajes son personas reales, y no "muñecos" de un videojuego.
    El diseño de niveles es variado, con algunos abiertos, otros más cerrados, siempre con la opción de explorarlos o no, pero con un curro enorme siempre, ya sea por exploración o diversidad de opciones para superar los combates.
    En cuanto a la duración, me parece adecuada para lo que Naughty dog nos quiere contar, ya que en menos horas no habría sido posible que el jugador experimente todas las sensaciones y emociones que el juego transmite, teniendo en cuenta que siempre los escenarios secundarios son opcionales, a no ser que lo juegues en dificultad alta, ya que necesitarías buscar recursos.
    El ritmo del juego es similar al del primero, con encuentros de combate abundantes y secuencias de acción en las que no te da tiempo ni a pensar, pero compensándolo con momentos de relajación y pausa, con diálogos entre los personajes o momentos emotivos como el de las jirafas de The last of us I.
    La banda sonora me ha encantado, siguiendo la línea del 1º, con 4-5 temas memorables, aunque el tema principal de The last of us I me gustó más, pero Santaolalla ha vuelto a crear unas piezas acordes al mundo y a la historia pesimista con toques de esperanza que nos cuentan.
    9.9/10.    … Expand
  11. Ospa
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, совершенно непонятен такой хейт.
  12. Jamesx0x
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    It's a wonderful, very dark and horrific game.
  13. Chetoinca
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    Jugabilidad y gráficos excelentes, pero con un desarrollo de argumento muy pobre, sin coherencia alguna.
  14. picklerik
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Didn't like it, horrible start, horrible ending, bad writing decisions and bad character.
  15. albwonka
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Игра не щадит никого, заставляет "поплакать" из-за некоторых сюжетных поворотов, но от этого она становится ещё лучше. Нил Дракманн - гений геймдева. По поводу графики - 10/10, саундтрек 7/10 (в первой части был лучше), локации - 10/10, но все равно - честная десятка. И нет, меня никто не купил.Игра не щадит никого, заставляет "поплакать" из-за некоторых сюжетных поворотов, но от этого она становится ещё лучше. Нил Дракманн - гений геймдева. По поводу графики - 10/10, саундтрек 7/10 (в первой части был лучше), локации - 10/10, но все равно - честная десятка. И нет, меня никто не купил.
  16. N0lander
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh man, was this a train wreck...

    Seven years of waiting and honestly, I would've rather waited forever than have the name of this game tarnished with memory of what I just played. I don't have a problem with whatever agenda this game pushed, I have a problem with the story overall. Sorry, but if someone broke into your house and killed your dog, would you forgive them, or go John Wick on them? No one wanted to play as Abby, no one wanted to understand her side. The only reason I am giving this game a two is because obviously the graphics are were going to be phenomenal. In all reality, I should be giving it a zero considering I can't return this game. I think the biggest mistake I've made with it is buying it to begin with...    … Expand
  17. Ithys
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Thanks to Naughty Dog for this game. This is the best game in the world. With love from Russia.
  18. kourosh1
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    complete disappointment and disgraceful as a part2
    story sucks
  19. jjkillerxx
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    i created an account just for this. my disappointment for this game is so immense. i adored the first game alot. a fun new way of handling zombie like creatures. but the second game is a complete slap in the face. i wont spoil too much. but playing as abby especially for how long. i hate this.. this only affirms that i need to play games before i them. 60$ i will never get back. many hoursi created an account just for this. my disappointment for this game is so immense. i adored the first game alot. a fun new way of handling zombie like creatures. but the second game is a complete slap in the face. i wont spoil too much. but playing as abby especially for how long. i hate this.. this only affirms that i need to play games before i them. 60$ i will never get back. many hours of my life i will never get back. Edit :someone gave it a ten to because "it deserves better but its actually an 8" so i lowered my score to make it more fair from that person. lets see if my review is deleted.… Expand
  20. Antologia
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Después de varias horas, varios días, logré terminar un juego que esperé años y generó expectativas altísimas, no tan solo para mí, sino que, más bien, para todos. Hoy, puedo decir orgullosa y feliz, dentro de lo rota que estoy, que estoy satisfecha con el resultado, con la historia y gran trabajo que nos entregaron, que, a mi parecer, perfectamente se podría calificar como obra maestra.Después de varias horas, varios días, logré terminar un juego que esperé años y generó expectativas altísimas, no tan solo para mí, sino que, más bien, para todos. Hoy, puedo decir orgullosa y feliz, dentro de lo rota que estoy, que estoy satisfecha con el resultado, con la historia y gran trabajo que nos entregaron, que, a mi parecer, perfectamente se podría calificar como obra maestra. He leído atenta todas las críticas que surgieron desde las primeras horas del juego y, claramente los personajes y la historia, el final por supuesto, es lo más odiado. Creo que cuando te tomas el tiempo de realmente jugar The Last of Us II, y hago hincapié en el hecho de tomarse el tiempo para hacerlo, porque la experiencia y todo el juego en sí está diseñado para que te sumerjas en el mundo de los personajes, para que los comprendas, para que pienses en sus motivaciones y acciones, se te hace imposible el hecho de no poder quedar destrozado con el final, no en el mal sentido, sino que, terminas cuestionando todo, tratando de comprender todo, emocionado probablemente hasta las lágrimas. En síntesis, en mi opinión, la historia fue bestial, consecuente, porque después de todo, nosotros y nuestras motivaciones suelen ser inconsecuentes, y creo que, aquí es donde se marca una brecha gigante con la primera entrega, donde teníamos una historia que si, nos tocaba, pero por la singuralidad de la situación, porque eran cosas que tan solo le estaban pasando a los protagonistas, y creo que, el cambio que se produjo en el enfoque de la segunda es lo que me pareció tan doloroso, tan conmovedor, porque nos enfrenta a sentimientos con los que nos podemos identificar, amplificando el sentimiento de inmersión. En cuanto a toda la mecánica tras el juego, se mantiene la esencia absoluta de The Last of Us, la supervivencia, la escasez de recursos, el temor por ser detectado, todo, pero, con características mejoradas, a gran detalle y que resultan brutales para toda la experiencia. Juro que enfrentarse a alguien en combate cuerpo a cuerpo es una experiencia que te deja los pelos de punta. Aún así, mantiene ciertas carencias que vienen desde el primer TLOU, como por ejemplo, lo poco realista del uso de suplementos para adquirir ciertas habilidades, pero, fuera de eso, el avance es maravilloso,es arte puro. Mi nominado al GOTY sin duda, 9.5/10, solo por unas pocas faltas técnicas.… Expand
  21. pedrodourado
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story of the relationship between these two people, so marked by personal tragedies (his, the death of his daughter on the night of the outbreak that started the collapse of civilization; hers, a tragic loss followed by the discovery of being the only known human immune to cordyceps), it was the work that elevated Naughty Dog to the pantheon of great game character developers, and the reason why the sequel is so awaited.
    GOTY 10/10    … Expand
  22. Chrismaenz
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    I feel compelled to attempt to help people out. This game is a difficult game to review, I would say its the best made worst game I have ever played. I am not sure who this game was made for because fans of the original game will dislike it intensely, the progressive crowd will hate it as its filled with tokenism and an obscene amount of violence directed towards to LGBT and POC. YouI feel compelled to attempt to help people out. This game is a difficult game to review, I would say its the best made worst game I have ever played. I am not sure who this game was made for because fans of the original game will dislike it intensely, the progressive crowd will hate it as its filled with tokenism and an obscene amount of violence directed towards to LGBT and POC. You can't recommned it to people who enjoy stories as it feels "incomplete", The best thing I can say is its a different experience form the usual, mind you I said different not GOOD, so yeah if you want something differnt try this game
    Good
    Its disgustingly good looking ( probably the best looking PS4 exclusive)
    The sound design and music are top notch
    Runs silky smooth

    Bad
    The gun play feels last gen and is mainly stealth based and when compared to other stealth games (dishonored 2, deus ex mankind divided and MGSV) its really mdeiocre and gets very stale after 10 hours
    The Ugly
    Story
    The story is horrendous, dark, bleak ,hopeless, nihilistic to the point of being gaming first snuff game. You feel sad and drained not because you empathized with the characters, but becuase the game relentlessly through dark gritty brutal violence at you. Its like watching a puppy getting kicked violent down a flight of steps over and over and over again ...its really puzzling TBH as Naughty Dog are really good at telling competent stories

    My advice wait for a sale    … Expand
  23. Rpb84
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    I felt so strongly against the poorly written story (compared to The Last of Us) that I made an account just to give it a bad review.

    I don't care about SJW or anti SJW in my gaming, I just like a good story which this didn't have
  24. dndsrac
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    The graphics are amazing, but the game doesn't really introduce new mechanics and the story is just full of sjw stuff. It could have been integrated so beautifully in the game, but no. They just threw smt sjw in every segment of the game, and it just makes it very forced. So this game is gameplay wise on the level of a game from 2013 (the last of us 1) and story wise it's just forcedThe graphics are amazing, but the game doesn't really introduce new mechanics and the story is just full of sjw stuff. It could have been integrated so beautifully in the game, but no. They just threw smt sjw in every segment of the game, and it just makes it very forced. So this game is gameplay wise on the level of a game from 2013 (the last of us 1) and story wise it's just forced un-enjoyable sjw stuff.… Expand
  25. Roh
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Would recommend to any fans of the first game with an open mind. If you go in wanting to hate it you will. Made me emotional multiple times and very good at actually making you think. 10/10
  26. truelogicwarrio
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    Everything is fine except for the plot. It wasn’t worth giving Neal Darkman all control of the game. The point is not even in the wretched SJW, but in the way it was presented.
  27. xXSoulReaper
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    spectacular game, plot, details, how it all goes ... wow i'm really surprised how good it was to play this title, i think it won't be long before i play it Another one of this level ... It deserves 10/10 .
  28. Dr_hankey
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game and there are so many problems I have for it. First The false advertisement, they advertised like Joel would be in the game a lot longer then he was by model swapping characters in the trailers if I knew that was the case I would have cancelled my pre order immediately. It is a completely scummy thing to do and before you say oh it’s a bait and switch no this is just pure lies which is no ok. Second is how they disrespected Joel the most beloved character by changing who he is you’re telling me the man who spotted a trap miles away would just give out his info to these random armed people and then center himself and make himself vulnerable? No no matter how long you live in a safe area those instincts don’t just go away it’s just poor writing on naughty dogs part. Then they make you feel like Joel is a bad guy for what he did to the surgeon who forced Joel’s hand. It’s made to seem like such a forced back story. The surgeon holds a scalpel up to and armed man trying to save Ellie. He sealed his own fate when he did that. Plus joe made the right call if you watch game theory’s video on Joel’s choice it’s well explained that the surgery is the worst choice possible in the first place and the vaccine would never work so Ellie would have died for nothing. The next problem is they make Ellie look like a villain, her seeking of revenge makes her look more and more evil by making her kill animals and the pregnant girl with Owen even though they both forced Ellie’s hand but you’re still made to feel guilty for it all. Then the unnecessary death Jessie because Ellie just leaves the map the screams here’s our base at the scene where she killed abbys friends just so it can be found just more lazy writing. By adding McGuffins at every turn in the story. The third huge problem is forcing us to play as Abby for Half the game, the person who killed Joel. I did not spend 60 dollars to hear about a story I could care less about. It is obvious they try so hard to make you like her by making her the good guy just after she tortured Joel for who knows how long. Joel killed her father quick he didn’t make him suffer for a long time like the psycho Abby. They make her look good by loving animals and helping two people get out from the trouble they are in and make her seem like such a loving and caring person. She was a poorly written character that was made to make you like her and make you feel bad for her. If they put even half the time into making the story line about Ellie and Joel like everyone wanted instead of making such a boring story about a new character no one wanted to know about there wouldn’t be so much hate for the game. Now they ending is what makes this game just so unbearable. Ellie and Dina have a good life they are finally happy. But they make Tommy into an ass just to guilt trip Ellie into getting revenge again. Ellie leaves everything behind to hunt Abby again making her look like the villain once again. Then when you finally find her they don’t even give you the satisfaction of getting your revenge Ellie is left maimed and Abby gets to go free Ellie returns to find Dina has left and Ellie is all alone. She finds Joel’s guitar and can’t play it due to her injuries instead of taking one of the only things she has left of him she leaves it behind and we have no closure for any parts of the story that we started. What happened to Dina and the baby? Where will Ellie go now? What about Tommy? Hell even their golden child Abby doesn’t get closure. If the game had just ended when Ellie and Dina would have settled down and Abby would have walked away I could have been happy with that ending it’s close for Ellie it’s the life she wanted but they had to destroy everything they built in the two games within an hour span. To me this game was lazy and instead of focusing on the character they should have they put their time into a new character who no one cared about and who isn’t the embodiment of the game series. The bond between Ellie and Joel was what made the first one so amazing but taking that all away within two how’s and making Ellie look like a villain towards Joel in the last moments together it just makes the game feel like a chore to complete. Now gameplay and visuals are great but I bought the game just for the story I knew from the first the gameplay would be fine and to me it was a spit in the face to what was truly loved about the first game. I was praying all game it would just be some big dream because honestly as much as I hate those endings it would have been 100 times better then what we got. Just save your money and stay away from the game I wish I could return it but it’s too late.… Expand
  29. Vitnosky
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    Really? I mean.. what do you wanted to do?
    Graphics-9. really, one of the best games i have ever seen
    Gameplay-5 nothing new
    Story? ... uh... just dont buy this game if you are fan of the last of us.
  30. mentlegen
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    7 years and this was the best they came up with, no characters you care about, well except the one with the caved in head.
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  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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