The Last of Us Part II

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  1. CyberDemon_666
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Игра просто отличная. Команда разработчиков приложила просто титанические усилия при ее создании, что видно на протяжении 30ч отличного геймплея.
  2. 00100100
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst game in terms of plot favorite couple Ellie and Joel died at the very beginning killing Joel even at the very beginning is a shame for Naughty Dog so set up the fans I have no words. This is the best game but the plot spoils everything. All for fans of part 1. The screenwriters killed the main and very charismatic character I will not get tired of repeating this shame. I put 1 out of 10 for the fact that the game at least came out.… Expand
  3. Glowlights
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes I played the entire game. No I didn't see the spoilers or reviews before making an opinion.
    The gorgeous graphics and ambiance couldn't save this drowning mess of a game if you tossed it a life line.
    In my brutally honest opinion no respectable gamer or legit LOU fan would ever give this steaming hot garbage a 10/10 review. You couldn’t pay me enough to write lies like that especially to a follow-up to the 2013 masterpiece.
    Based on the teaser trailer I think we all guessed correctly that Joel’s life would be cut short. "Live by the sword die by the sword" has always been a good mantra for these apocalyptic games. It makes sense as a drive for Ellie to go on the journey she does and it’s what gave me the initial boost of aggravation to seek revenge on the new character, Abby (who looks like a knockoff of Ronda Rousey). However any good writer should know that you can't kill a beloved pivotal character so quickly in a 30hr game only to turn around and force you play the killer in a cheap gimmick to make you sympathize with their logic for their actions. Joel isn't the type to give shady strangers personal info freely either so that was idiotic. I didn't buy into that lazy Abby plot twist at all and it was painful to slog through the latter half of the game with an unlikable character. To make matters worse Ellie has lost her charm and biting wit too so when playing her it felt I wasn't really playing the "real" Ellie if that makes sense.
    Since you play Ellie's version of events prior, you know Abby's efforts will result in the same outcome therefore playing Abby was intensely boring and made me even angrier.
    The first LOU had me on the edge of my seat and compelled me to play hours and hours straight just to find out what happened in the next chapter, but this sequel felt like a slog and chore. I had to actually step away from the game many times due to repetitive tasks and unnecessarily long action sequences in between too many cinematic cut scenes which I NEVER had to do with the first game. To me that's a huge sign that Naughty Dog failed miserably.
    The tiny bright story moments were the flashback scenes with Ellie, Joel and Tommy. In fact if they had just released a game with nothing but flashbacks it would've been far better.
    The new infected are ok and the dialogue and reactions of the human enemies was a nice improvement. Besides that it was a nose dive into hell. Especially when you're forced to kill dogs in a terribly brutal way.
    Then there's the awkward love triangles that didn't make me like/dislike anyone they were forcing down my throat to sympathize/hate with. Jessie was just basically a sperm donor who could've been killed much earlier in the game and it wouldn't have effected much else. They should've paid more attention to the many plot holes instead which were GIANT.
    Now to the rest of the new characters! Lev is a trans cult member. Since when do dystopian people have the time to give a flying rat's butt about trans issues when they're too busy starving to death or trying to survive blood thirsty gangs and infected? No one, that's who, and it's a non-dystopian problem. In fact if you remove Lev and that side story and just focused on his sister/mother it would've sufficed for an excuse for Abby to visit their island base. The trans aspect added no value. Just empty calories. Also this quest overall is just poor filler to explain where Abby was during the events too. I bet Neil is patting his smug back for being such a great sjw and so are the reviewers for praising it.
    Then there's Dina. Dina has the depth of a puddle. She is Ellie's love interest and eventual "partner in crime". Her character felt hollow and had no endearing moments that made me think "Gee she's so cool and awesome like Ellie. I really want her to live through this." In fact the awkward unnecessary sex scene in a pot farm operation was what tipped me over the edge for really disliking where the direction of the game was taking me. Abby's graphic sex scene was even worse. Since when did LOU need this to progress the plot? Last I checked this wasn't Game Of Thrones even though it sucks like season 8. I can't stress this enough that the plot is atrocious anyway, but it was like Neil purposely hired an immature hack writer that had college fantasies living through characters of this game.
    The epilogue was dragged to an inch of it's miserable life where I was left thinking "Ok this must be the LAST cut scene it's gotta be! For the love of God make it stop". 10 merciless cut scenes later....I was scrambling through my purse for the receipt in hopes to get a refund, which I did the next day and put that credit towards Cyberpunk.
    7 years. SEVEN YEARS to make this the most epic return and they squandered it.
    I'm going to try and erase this insulting stain from my memory.
    *bell ring* SHAME Naughty Dog and *intense bell ring* SHAME on you Neil! SHAME!!    … Expand
  4. SolidusBo
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Passed this Wonderful game, time 29:33, the difficulty level is normal. The game is just Great, there is one point that in my opinion is stupid. But overall I am very pleased with the game, thanks to the Noughty Dog,developers. A very strong and adult game.
    P. S. Dear metacritical administrators, it’s time for you to make such an option in which you need some evidence that the person    Passed this Wonderful game, time 29:33, the difficulty level is normal. The game is just Great, there is one point that in my opinion is stupid. But overall I am very pleased with the game, thanks to the Noughty Dog,developers. A very strong and adult game.
    P. S. Dear metacritical administrators, it’s time for you to make such an option in which you need some evidence that the person leaving the review has passed this or that game. thanks    … Expand
  5. JOELXDPRO2222
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. aquí una opinión en español xd
    Este juego lo he terminado y me parece una mala secuela por el hecho de tener una historia pobre, y poner demasiado en alto a lo LGTB en lo que no puedo quejar es en la banda sonora aunque siga siendo la misma y me da cólera que hayan matado a un gran personaje de the last of us encima que Ellie la perdone muy mal juego te lo digo enserio.
    para los que aun no se lo compren solo jueguen el uno y piensen que nunca ha salido una parte 2    … Expand
  6. KevinHu_TW
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    bulls*it storyline, pathetic character build, get a writer, will you? you broke our heart.
  7. Really101
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Игра достойна прохождения
    Сюжет отличный
    Люди закидали игру нулями просто так
  8. nfang
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I honestly don't understand how anyone can be so butt hurt from these trivial issues (or in this case, non-issues). I have read through all the controversies and opinions after finishing the game and I honestly cannot empathize with any of them.

    TLoU2 is a phenomenal game that has set new heights for story, graphics, gameplay, and much much more. It was extremely immersive. The artful    I honestly don't understand how anyone can be so butt hurt from these trivial issues (or in this case, non-issues). I have read through all the controversies and opinions after finishing the game and I honestly cannot empathize with any of them.

    TLoU2 is a phenomenal game that has set new heights for story, graphics, gameplay, and much much more. It was extremely immersive. The artful character development was felt through my playthrough in a way that I have never experienced before in my 15+ years of playing video games. Including TLoU Part 1. The development of the story is completely valid in my opinion, especially given the circumstances and setting. And honestly how privileged do you have to be to get angry or upset just because the author didn't write the story the way you wanted?

    If you are like me who simply want to enjoy a great story and gameplay, please ignore these ignorant and close-minded bigots. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. Solid 10/10. Well done, Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  9. lightzout99
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not an arbitrary 10 whatsoever. Be a bigot, say you hate Abby and all that means nothing to me. I have been writing professionally for 15 years. I was a combat journalist in the United States Navy and I have seen the dark side of life. I understand people were attached to Joel and placed his FICTIONAL character on a pedestal but that goes to show how many of you miss the entire point of the world of Last of Us. There are no good guys and bad guys. Their are just people and worse people doing all they can to survive. This is a world where a clicker can jump you in 2 seconds flat an end your life. You DO NOT DESERVE a heroes death, because there are no heroes. Ellie and Abby are a dichotomy. An exploration of each other by playing as the OTHER. Ellie was safe for 4 years. She had love, friends and a completely safe haven to live in where she only needed to kill clickers and the occasional hunter. Thats why Joel's death broke her and made her go off the deep end. On the flip side Abby's life was always death at every corner. Her father shot in his face for trying to save the world and then for FOUR YEARS she was part of the WLF as THE TOP SCAR KILLER as they call her. She had become desensitized to her own loss of morality. Notice how Ellie always had a recurring dream of Joel's death and Abby of her fathers death. They both were haunted by death because their minds were dead set on revenge. They had lost the ability to empathize in this world. They could not see the others perspective which is why we PLAYED AS BOTH PERSPECTIVES. To show you that both of these people love, feel, struggle, hate, lose, win, cry, laugh. But they will also do whatever it takes to survive and protect what is theirs because in this world that is all they have. There are no bad guys or good guys in this world. Only those people and things you can carry with you because everything else you take is a risk. If you watch the Joel death scene you realize through FANTASTIC ANIMATION his facial expression when he realizes the girl he did not perceive as a threat Abby ( WHO IS THE SAME AGE AS ELLIE) was the one he actually should have been worried about. But you see on his face in that moment the regret. He got comfortable. He allowed himself to let his guard down living in Jackson and it cost him his life. But then at the end of the game they have the scene with Joel and Ellie where he tells her he is at peace with his decisions and would DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN because in the end he got his girl. That is a metaphor for his death as well. He would make all the same mistakes again as long as he had his baby girl. That writing. This was the SADDEST game I have ever played. I legit teared up at the end. I will not talk about technical prowess because that aspect is not debatable. Naughty Dog has by far the most polished world building, gameplay and animation in the game. I just wanted to lay out the story for people. If you have not played this game please do not be bias and go in with pre conceived notions. Give this game its just due........It is a MASTERCLASS.… Expand
  10. runnercommando
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is perfect, from the masterclass sound design to the fantastic graphical display. The set pieces landed in all the best ways and the gameplay throughout was smooth and perfect. That being said the main issue that people had with the game is the story. I believe the story to be one of the best most emotional stories I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. ItEverything about this game is perfect, from the masterclass sound design to the fantastic graphical display. The set pieces landed in all the best ways and the gameplay throughout was smooth and perfect. That being said the main issue that people had with the game is the story. I believe the story to be one of the best most emotional stories I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It is a truly emotional and complex crisscrossing of narratives that nails the somber tone that I would expect from this universe. Is this game the last of us 1? No of course not and for that I think we are lucky because this game progresses this franchise so much further then I expected and I look forward to any possible continuation of this series.… Expand
  11. TomasZ10
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen juego, los gamers llorones que no aceptaron la muerte de Joel no terminaron el juego, el juego tiene buena jugabilidad, su historia está más o menos lograda, pero me gusto… Expand
  12. Lisianthus
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    great visual, touching music, still can't match up with a bad storytelling and writting.
  13. Nebulizer12
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    **** knows why people are bombing this game on the reviews the gameplay was awesome the story was nothing like I expected the harsh reality of the game kept me on the edge of my seat it was an emotional rollercoaster! Currently on my second play through trying get the platinum
  14. Jester1983
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. One of the hardest games to get through in the best kind of way. It's amazing how you can have one idea of who you are and who you're rooting for, then just flip that on its head. Haven't had a "are you sure you're the good guy" moment like this since spec ops the line. Also I fail to see what people are talking about, there's no politics in this game at all. JustAmazing game. One of the hardest games to get through in the best kind of way. It's amazing how you can have one idea of who you are and who you're rooting for, then just flip that on its head. Haven't had a "are you sure you're the good guy" moment like this since spec ops the line. Also I fail to see what people are talking about, there's no politics in this game at all. Just revenge. And loss and sadness.… Expand
  15. Rafadipaula
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Adorei o jogo! A jogabilidade os detalhes a trilha e tudo mais. Ao contrário do que se vê o jogo não tem lacração forçada, tudo é muito bem explicado. Vale a pena jogar se vc tem um PS4
  16. Fass72Rus
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Эта игра понравилась мне даже больше 1 части
  17. Aromano33
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The only people who dislike this game, are people who did not finish the game or give it the chance it deserved. This game will frustrate you, but it is all worth it. Never before have i seen a game look so predictable to start and completly flip my expectations upside down. The whole game just sets the stage slowly for quite possibly one of the most powerful endings in gaming history.The only people who dislike this game, are people who did not finish the game or give it the chance it deserved. This game will frustrate you, but it is all worth it. Never before have i seen a game look so predictable to start and completly flip my expectations upside down. The whole game just sets the stage slowly for quite possibly one of the most powerful endings in gaming history. It's raw, powerful, and really makes you question everything you know about morality. There are no heroes in last of us 2, there is no right and wrong, you'll find yourself more conflicted over a video game then you've ever been in your life by the time you get to the final fight. An absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  18. lauronjames
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought part II was a beautiful game. It is heartbreaking, very emotional, and the gameplay is hands down amazing. The character development is a little eh, but I enjoyed the game nonetheless. Thank you, Naughty Dog, you didn’t disappoint me.… Expand
  19. yariknarykovsco
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Плюсы: игра стала лучше вообще во всём и сохранила свой дух; она раскрывает первую часть и делает её лучше.

    Минусы: один большой, огромный, гигантский минус, который нельзя называть.
  20. xli12
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    I played it with my friend and we couldn’t continue playing it after 10 hours. The story line is completely broken and l’m sure Neil is definitely not a good writer. Somebody called it a masterpiece, but for what reason? It’s simply an outdated bitter revenge&forgiveness story and writer tries to make Abby looks like as a saint, so that players can accept her as main character in TLOU3,I played it with my friend and we couldn’t continue playing it after 10 hours. The story line is completely broken and l’m sure Neil is definitely not a good writer. Somebody called it a masterpiece, but for what reason? It’s simply an outdated bitter revenge&forgiveness story and writer tries to make Abby looks like as a saint, so that players can accept her as main character in TLOU3, and this Abby dude is actually a murder and traitor killed her previous teammates for 2 miscreant heretics. It’s not fair to give it 0, I give it 1 point for its music.… Expand
  21. MrPerkos
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Let's start with the fact that you are dealing with a work of art, and as you know, ignorant people do not know about it, that's why there are so many negative opinions here. Graphics, music, action are at the highest level, when you shoot from a shotgun you feel this shot, which is very rare in games. The plot is amazing, very mature and unlike the first part, it shows stories from bothLet's start with the fact that you are dealing with a work of art, and as you know, ignorant people do not know about it, that's why there are so many negative opinions here. Graphics, music, action are at the highest level, when you shoot from a shotgun you feel this shot, which is very rare in games. The plot is amazing, very mature and unlike the first part, it shows stories from both sides. Both Elie and Abby are women to fall in love with, I adore the creators for showing Abby's story in such a way that I not only forgave her but also began to wish her well, that's why the end of the game was the hardest experience in my life (when it comes to games) . Everyone really should go through The Last of us 2 and see for yourself whether this cruel world created by Naughty Dogs will make you think about human nature. At the end I cried and prayed that it would end because my heart would not bear more emotions… Expand
  22. Ghost18
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    genre defining game, amazing physics and lighting, truly a must play. Well written and directed. Only negatives is that the controls can be a bit clunky on occasion, although improved after update and the camera angle can be annoying
  23. LeonS
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Emotional ride from beginning to credit's. TY Naughty dog for this masterpiece ❤️
  24. pipero2223
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    el juego es muy aburrido, la mecanicas del gameplay no estan muy pulidas y la historia deja mucho que desear con respecto al 1, estoy muy decepcionado con el juego.
  25. EzioSk
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    great game... ok the score makes me think that it is not a game for everyone. However if you can understand what the director is trying to say, you will love it's story.
  26. zkrajnc337
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    loved the first one and naughty dog ruined the second one. stupid story choices and characters. and the ending is the worst
  27. DecentPit
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    the plot is too long. many recurring game scenes. too chaotic actions. a lot of walking to different points without special goals. Too much mess with characters.
  28. judgement777
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The story is emotional and make you confused because every side has its own kindness, yet have to fight and get revenge each other. I don’t get it why people hate it so much.
    It is not as bad as you think it is, play it until the end and you’ll see.
  29. AJ_2FLY
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest game I have ever played. The story progression was amazing. Playing as both Ellie and Abby allowed me to see both sides of the story and empathize with Abby after hating her and not being able to wait to kill her. I love that ND changed my point of view just like Ellie's changed. The character development of both Ellie and Abby was outstanding. This game was well worth the 7 year wait.… Expand
  30. Mattdav
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review will contain no spoilers and is an honest review.
    As a die hard fan of this series it confuses me the hate for this game. There are people on both sides either loving or hating the game for it story which is quite controversial. For me it’s my favourite game right after the first and an amazing buy that I think anyone needs to at least give it a shot first. I’ll get back to    This review will contain no spoilers and is an honest review.
    As a die hard fan of this series it confuses me the hate for this game. There are people on both sides either loving or hating the game for it story which is quite controversial. For me it’s my favourite game right after the first and an amazing buy that I think anyone needs to at least give it a shot first. I’ll get back to this later but first. The game at its core is amazing. They have a truly polished game with not a single bug in my play through. You’ll get about 35-40 hours on this depending on your play style. For me I like to look through everything and take my time so it was towards 40 hours. The mechanics that they have added don’t take away from what the first game had, but instead add extra layers of how to approach combat. And the combat in this game is brutal. It’s not for the faint hearted because this will show everything. Using a shotgun or sniper will take limbs off. Melee combat flows incredible well with the dodge they’ve implemented and makes melee combat something to look forward to rather than a last resort. Level design has taken a step up and the levels are larger and have much to explore adding some extra playtime and replay ability on. This game takes what the first had and improves on most aspects. Including the graphics. The first game was the most stunning game on ps3 as it was towards the end of its time and with this I have to say it’s one of the most stunning for ps4. Every aspect of this game is crystal clear and made to a standard you can’t fault

    Now the story. The story is something that’s hard to pin. You have the first game which had such a carefully crafted story focused on Joel and Ellie and it was made to convey a certain message about the building of their relationship. This game is about revenge and hate and hurting. These themes are very different and normally turn out to be a bad ending or some uncomfortable moments in the story. I loved this story. It had me in tears by the end and and although is wasn’t a “happy ending” it’s exactly the way it should’ve ended. The last of us 1 had a unsettling ending and this game stays true to that. And I feel because of this people have decided to bomb the game since it doesn’t end the way they wanted it to and leaves a lasting impact on you. This game has some flaws like the mid game can seem to make the game slow down a bit and I started to have some problems but most of those ironed out by completing the game and understanding the rest of the story as a whole.
    I give this game an honest 9.5/10. It’s an fantastic beautifully crafted game that everyone should play and try before forming a judgment or taking anyone else’s. Including mine. Play it and decide for yourself.    … Expand
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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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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