The Last of Us Part II

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  1. stereomonster37
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wouldn't say this game is better than the last but it has a few messages that I have not seen people understand. Primarily the humanization of the enemy which is non-existent in many games. It showed how similar Ellie and Abby were to each other with both having their dads killed, both having friends killed, both seeking revenge, etc. At first we saw Abby as evil but we got to see her story and how she wasn't the monster we all thought she was. Lastly the choice of life or death was throughout this for example when Ellie decided to leave to kill Abby she chose death and was rewarded with the destruction of her family and life when she could've chosen to take care of her family and live a beautiful life. The storytelling should've been better but the messages behind it was what made this game worth something.… Expand
  2. Melodic878
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Большое спасибо, за такую игру. Технологический шедевр,геймплей шикарный,атмосфера тягучая, расчленёнка просто нет слов,деталей куча,а персонажи - они живые, как будто настоящие люди. А финал меня поразил до глубины души,хорошо что я не слушал чужие мнения,а сам прошёл и сформулировал своё. Naughty Dog низкий поклон за такую игру,она явно не для массового потребителя, крепитесь ребята!Большое спасибо, за такую игру. Технологический шедевр,геймплей шикарный,атмосфера тягучая, расчленёнка просто нет слов,деталей куча,а персонажи - они живые, как будто настоящие люди. А финал меня поразил до глубины души,хорошо что я не слушал чужие мнения,а сам прошёл и сформулировал своё. Naughty Dog низкий поклон за такую игру,она явно не для массового потребителя, крепитесь ребята!
  3. Ghostlynight
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    After finishing the last of us part 2 I can say that I throughly enjoyed the experience. The game was sad and bitter showing how the vengeance can destroy a person if they allow it to consume them. However, one of my main Problems with the game is I felt like they dragged on the Abby for too long.
  4. Alireza-sb
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think people who have gave the game low rating are rating it emotionally
    the game isn't as good as the first one but is not a bad game
    Some people say Joel death isn't make senses he is out of character,like what do you expect on that situation when infecteds chasing them in the storm Joel says ok you are safe and we are going back in a Storm and die, he didn't have a choice
    Some other people say the game force you to like abby, no the game dont Force you to like her,the hole point to play with her is that you understand the cycle and redemption
    Abby lost all of her friends because of revenge (cycle)
    Abby saves Lev and yara because she Regret for what she did(redemption)
    Ellie killed all of abby friends and in the process she lost her self her friends and family and memorys of joel and in the last moment of killing abby she understands that killing abby wont make her pain go a way its only makes it worst so she break the cycle of revenge and then you get a idea of Ellie redemption from abby redemption arc    … Expand
  5. Sutaks
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the game, amazing graphics, amazing cutscenes, amazing gameplay, and a really really sad story. We all get expectations with everything that gets a big name on the gaming industry or even in series but this story just reminded me how I got a lot of theories before the game of Thrones red wedding episode and it all fall apart when I watched it, it's just sadness everytime the game reminded me of Joel after he died and I really hopped that even if his death was inevitable it would have been better if they developed the connection between Joel and Ellie, if that was the case, this game was a 10/10.… Expand
  6. Serracool
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gusto incluso encanto el juego pero siento que le muerte de joel fue muy temprana en el juego quisiera haber disfrutado de tenerlo como acompañante durante una parte en el juego que no sea en flashback y el final preferiría haber matado a abbey que dejarla viva y poder vengar la muerte de joel… Expand
  7. Niro1010
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Overall Naughty Dog managed to create a "fun" game again. Story was good, but because of the magnificent Storytelling it became great. Because of the Pacing and the repetitive Gameplay I decided to give it an 8.
  8. Ricardo01
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    It’s not a masterpiece like the first game, but it’s not trash. People focus all the hate on “forced inclusion” and ignore the rest of aspects that make a game. If you want to know if it’s a good or bad game, play it, don’t base your opinion on someone else’s comment.
  9. CH1217
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played this game with an open mind. I didn’t go in thinking there was “An AgEnDa” being forced down my throat. I gave Abby a Chance and when I finished the game, I was 100% okay, even satisfied. People honestly giving this game a 0 are just way too hurt and upset that Joel died early, how he died, and you play as his killer (I’ll get to that). It makes sense he died (maybe not early, but honestly the players would be enraged like to hunt Joel’s killer if it were any other character, so I understand why they did it). They are rioting “it’s horrible writing! It goes against his character.”.... the story takes place 4 years after the first event. In those 4 years, Joel’s lived in a protected, gated community were he doesn’t have to worry about trust and survival because he’s always surrounded by people who care about him. For 4 years, he didn’t have to struggle. So “He WoUlDnT jUsT tRuSt StRaNgErs” isn’t forgetting he’s been meeting and trusting people within the community for years. So it’s not so much a slap in the face to Joel’s development, but a lack of judgement as human because he forgot what it’s like to be in the world and not sheltered. The first game establishes this is a horrible, dangerous world, and you probably won’t survive long. Unfortunately, that went for Joel. Yes. I love him, and I was devastated, but people for get one glaring fact.

    Joel doomed humanity. Joel killed all the Fireflies to save Ellie. Joel killed Abby’s father (don’t pretend like if someone murdered your father, you wouldn’t want revenge). You see, Joel is the hero to us, in his story and our story. But he is the villain in Abby’s. We’re just so attached to Joel, we don’t realize that. I know, it took me some time to see it that way. But when you play as Abby, if at least try to remove all hatred, the scene that won be over was when Abby was on her knees crying over her dads body. Me personally, I didn’t hate her after that. I understood why. Now, I still wanted her to die because Joel’s my boy, but after that I was able to really appreciate the flashbacks and character building/establishment. Which made me very conflicted because I’m supposed to hate her, but Abby’s not a bad person, she’s just good person who did something horrible, much like Joel, and much like Ellie when she killed Mel. As I’m playing Abby, moments like when I realized I killed the dog as Ellie, or when Manny dies, or Yara, or when you walk in to see your friends dead. It was deep, and conflicting because I allowed myself to give these characters a chance, and I so doing so got somewhat attached knowing full well what was going to happen. That when I returned to the climax... I felt uneasy because both characters are completely justified in why they doing it. The games true entire faults aren’t with the story or the characters Instead, it’s the repetitive gameplay. you’re doing the same, stealth killing, tiptoeing for 25 hours. It’s the 25 hour, single player LINEAR story. It’s not open world where you can spend time exploring, doing side quest and discovering new locations. The fact that you’re repeating the same gameplay for that long makes it very glaring The Last of Us was long too, but it knew where to end. The last one is the game makes you do all that hunting and build up, killing and searching for Abby that as soon as you confront her, it cuts off and you pretty much restart the game as Abby. It’s two last of us style games in one. Two separate narratives. You get to the climax, and then it starts you from the beginning. There were times I was rushing Abby’s story just to get back to see what happens because I wanted to see Ellie’s story finish. Last of Us 2 is Ellie AND Abby’s story, when it should have just been Ellie’s. Abby is a good character that has a story worth telling, but it shouldn’t have been in this game. They should have made a prequel to the Last of Us 2 - let’s call it The Last of Us: The Hunt, where they establish Abby as a character, her back story and motives to kill Joel and the story revolves around making to Jackson, so when we get to the sequel we’ve had time with her as a character to understand why she does what she does. And her story in this game - keep it the same, just DLC or something. Don’t clog up Ellie’s story    … Expand
  10. marinosdev
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Look. I Am A Fan Of The Last Of Us But. This Sequel Is Destroyed. It Destroyed The Franchise.
    I am Giving It A 3/10 Out Of My Kindness. now this doesn't matter that i have not played it but if i ever played it i would still give it a 3 because 1: the story is disgusting. the only thing that helps out this game is their graphics,accessibility and the level design. i cant believe this game    Look. I Am A Fan Of The Last Of Us But. This Sequel Is Destroyed. It Destroyed The Franchise.
    I am Giving It A 3/10 Out Of My Kindness. now this doesn't matter that i have not played it but if i ever played it i would still give it a 3 because 1: the story is disgusting. the only thing that helps out this game is their graphics,accessibility and the level design. i cant believe this game destroyed the franchise.
    the media is disgusting too. this game is just horrible.    … Expand
  11. Marcjp
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    I see many xbox fanboys have been giving this game a zero. I dont care if you dont like the story either, it's not a zero. You need to play this game and make your own mind up. Dont believe the hate or the hype. This is a game you have to experience for yourself.. for me, it's a solid 8. I like everything about it. I didn't love all of it, it's not perfect in the slightest. But it's aI see many xbox fanboys have been giving this game a zero. I dont care if you dont like the story either, it's not a zero. You need to play this game and make your own mind up. Dont believe the hate or the hype. This is a game you have to experience for yourself.. for me, it's a solid 8. I like everything about it. I didn't love all of it, it's not perfect in the slightest. But it's a great game. Play it yourself.… Expand
  12. Kura08
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego me ha encantando, realmente me he metido bien en la historia y por partes sentía que si tomaba una decisión precipitada el que iba a morir era yo. La historia me pareció muy bonita y la relación de Ellie y Dina era preciosa. Los capítulos de Seattle con Ellie me encantaron, los gráficos son brutales y la narrativa muy buena. La muerte de Joel me pareció algo precipitada y me habría encantado poder manejarlo y que no fuera todo desde la perspectiva de Ellie (Abby no cuenta). Y hablando de Abby, al principio odie manejarla e incluso la mataba a posta solo por verla sufrir. Pero cuando introdujeron a Lev y su hermana me empezó a interesar más su historia, incluso empaticé con ella, lo que causó que el final me dejara el cuerpo extraño. Sobre Seattle día 2-3 con Abby me olvidé de que la llevaba a ella y me centre en la historia. Las ejecuciones a golpes con ella son una maravilla, el combate, desde luego, es de 10. Eso si, la historia me resultó algo estirada, pudo haber acabado con la granja y listo.

    Y respecto al final, como ya dije antes, me dejó el cuerpo raro. No sabría decir si me gustó o no,pero el mensaje lo entendí y me esperaba que lo quisieran hacer así. La venganza no lleva a otra cosa más que dolor y pérdida. Aunque me habría gustado que Dina y Ellie acabaran bien. El primero fue mejor (10/10) .    … Expand
  13. skein0ne
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    The plot was good, the gameplay very good (big improvement from the first part), the graphics magnificent (definitely the best looking game of this generation of consoles), the ending could have been more thought out.
  14. Cloud12240
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After finishing this game this is actually not that bad as these comments.
    Great enemy AI, great difficulty setting, great environment design, the story is actually ok. There are a lot of details in the game that makes the whole story logical.
    However, I believe the order of the whole story, the arrangement is really bad. They should put all Abby story in front of Ellie's in stead of after that, to help player resonating with this character at first, so that players won't be left with pure wrath since the beginning and can't really put themselves in the 10 hour Abby gameplay.
    Besides, the first Ellie part is pretty dull and boring when talking about the story. Dina and Ellie don't talk a lot and their conversation is so dumb, while their love relationship is superficial. And pregnancy -- we should admit it, it sucks. I really understand that they want to use this part to show the weight of lives but they do it too sedulously. DIna has way too much settings that are unnecessary for the theme of this game or for caracter development.
    THe interesting part is, I think they did Abby episode pretty well--it reminds me of part1 and I think they do it intentionally. "The girl who killed Joel becomes another Joel at last", they just failed to convey their message correctly to the player but the arrangement of this game leaves players with wrath, nihility and suffering in the most part. They tried too hard to make the game an art this time,    … Expand
  15. Carl_Grimees
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    The last of us part 2 é um game incrível em suas mecânicas e fluidez, os gráficos estão muito bonitos, jogabilidade e inteligência artificial impecáveis, a dificuldade do game poderia ser mais desafiadora, trilha sonora muito boa principalmente da ambientação, barulhos dos tiros, em relação a história achei muito boa faria apenas algumas mudanças em lequenos detalhes, por fim acho que oThe last of us part 2 é um game incrível em suas mecânicas e fluidez, os gráficos estão muito bonitos, jogabilidade e inteligência artificial impecáveis, a dificuldade do game poderia ser mais desafiadora, trilha sonora muito boa principalmente da ambientação, barulhos dos tiros, em relação a história achei muito boa faria apenas algumas mudanças em lequenos detalhes, por fim acho que o game poderia ter tido um modo multiplayer afinal foram anos de produção, por fim achei incrível a captura de expressões faciais.… Expand
  16. Damo99
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    The Last of us is my favourite game of all time, and I really wanted this to be better but it had a very high bar to pass, as much as I wanted it to it really didn't. I think it started off really well even with the one story bit everyone's going crazy about and I wouldn't blame them in a lot of ways but its so sad that everyone's giving this game terrible scores because it really doesn'tThe Last of us is my favourite game of all time, and I really wanted this to be better but it had a very high bar to pass, as much as I wanted it to it really didn't. I think it started off really well even with the one story bit everyone's going crazy about and I wouldn't blame them in a lot of ways but its so sad that everyone's giving this game terrible scores because it really doesn't deserve them and if you're considering buying this game but are unsure because of all the bad press then just buy it cause its still a top notch game.
    All gameplay has been improved and there are (in my opinion) better puzzles and much less of them, there is more focus put on exploration this time around, a change I am really happy with. The game constantly makes you feel lost when your actually always going the right way in some sense. If you loved the gameplay from the last of us then you will love the game play in part 2.
    I won't mention the story as very much to stay away from spoilers but I was slightly disappointed because I expected more, but that does not mean by any stretch of the imagination that this game has a bad story. I still found myself very immersed and liking a lot of the new characters (not as much as the old ones but good characters none the less). There are some cringe moments I can't help but mention but the are few and far between.
    Overall I really love this game and think everyone should play it, ignore all the bs reviews from all the sad c**ts that think this is a bad game because it didn't go the way that they wanted, 90% of them probably didn't even finish it so they have no right to put reviews up.    … Expand
  17. Electronic-Star
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though the story telling isn't as good as the 1st one, the fact that we didn't get enough Joel and Ellie time and that I was forced to play that stupid **** Abby, I really do love the game. Graphics, gameplay and music are amazing and better than the 1st part✌… Expand
  18. Maxi666
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This is a very strange game with controversial story. On the one hand this is a propaganda of leftist values and in the first hours of gameplay you disappointed due to this game is not similar on the first part, but towards the end of the game you start to understand that this game should not be like the first part.This stories have a different message. And only if you understand theThis is a very strange game with controversial story. On the one hand this is a propaganda of leftist values and in the first hours of gameplay you disappointed due to this game is not similar on the first part, but towards the end of the game you start to understand that this game should not be like the first part.This stories have a different message. And only if you understand the message you can truly enjoy the game.In addition I want to praise the gameplay and the ending of this game.This game is not perfect, but deserves your attention!… Expand
  19. TomiGattiS
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    El juego tiene 1 gran fallo que es el hacernos controlar a la persona que mato a joel, ademas de el final donde ellie decide perdonar a abby habiendo esta ultima matado a jese, casi matar a tommy y dina y mas importante matar a su figura paterna la cual era Joel. A pesar de estos fallos que si son grandes fallos es un buen juego el cual disfrute de pricipio a fin. Aunque estuve todo elEl juego tiene 1 gran fallo que es el hacernos controlar a la persona que mato a joel, ademas de el final donde ellie decide perdonar a abby habiendo esta ultima matado a jese, casi matar a tommy y dina y mas importante matar a su figura paterna la cual era Joel. A pesar de estos fallos que si son grandes fallos es un buen juego el cual disfrute de pricipio a fin. Aunque estuve todo el juego querie do que muera Abby y eso no paso y si fue decepcionante.… Expand
  20. XIDR307
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    No es lo que esperaba de la secuela, pero estoy satisfecho hasta cierto punto
  21. Michael2476
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Gráficos como o melhor da geração.gameplay viciante, história meia boca.
  22. SKY001
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece que es un muy buen juego

    Buenas Gráficas y la Historia no es lo que esperaba pero tampoco es horrorosa    … Expand
  23. Mafex
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Primero que todo, el videojuego nunca se ha tratado de zombies al 100%, solo eran un obstáculo en la historia. En esta parte se muestra como Ellie paso de ser la niña que su único papel era ser inmune y alguien importante en la vida de Joel, a enfrentarse contra prácticamente toda una ciudad por Joel. Su orientación sexual no debería de afectar en la historia y no lo hace, es más, siento que aporta más trama a esta entrega ya que esta Dina, que no solo es la novia y mejor amiga de Ellie desde años, sino también el que este embarazada es un problema para ambas y en la venganza de Ellie. También si la antagonista, porque es mujer solo que de contextura mesomórfica, no afecta en la historia, porque al fin y al cabo Ellie se esta enfrentando contra todos para llegar a ella.… Expand
  24. WalkerBopper
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story was incredible and full of suspense which I just absolutely loved. Great thought was put into this game and ideas. Honestly they could have done without all the lesbian and transgender stuff in the game. Like come on just keep it out and let us play the game. So many people I know say those things somewhat ruined the game for them. Including me.… Expand
  25. faqpny
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mi el juego me gustó mucho, me lo pase muy bien, la historia no es lo mejor del mundo pero para mi esta ok, los graficos son geniales y la jugabilidad me gustó.
    hay varias cosas que cambiaría como una escena que ocurre en las primeras horas, una escena de sexo innecesaria y el final no entiendo porque fue asi, y cuando manejamos a Abby creo que deberia de haber sido por menos tiempo
    pero quitando eso a mi me gustó el juego    … Expand
  26. Demc
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Good game like the first, el juego es bastante bueno, repite todas las mismas mecánicas del primero y como todo juego tiene sus fallos debería durar menos
  27. Gadeak
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Although the story is not so masterfully told, I can appreciate what they tried to achieve. The gameplay, graphics and action set pieces make up for the awkward story.
  28. Wolphee
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Лично мне игра понравилась, хоть немного сюжет скучноватый, но мне нравится.
  29. schap32
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    As for someone who has actually finished the game I'll give a reliable and realistic rating. I would range it 7-8. The first one will always be a 10 though.
  30. Senia
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Игра хорошая или плохая? Я не смог ответить. Сюжет с одной стороны ужасный, а с другой он мрачный интересный . Гемплей мне полностью понравился.
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  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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