The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. luisRandom02
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    El juego no es tan malo, lo que ocurre en metacritic es que las personas estan muy enojadas y frustradas porque ya consideraban al juego una obra de arte desde que anunciaron el teaser, tenian expectativas muy altas, todo el marketing estuvo plagado de mentiras, y siendo sinceros unos cuantos haters también(una minima parte)claro que no esta a la altura de lo que fue el primero es mas queEl juego no es tan malo, lo que ocurre en metacritic es que las personas estan muy enojadas y frustradas porque ya consideraban al juego una obra de arte desde que anunciaron el teaser, tenian expectativas muy altas, todo el marketing estuvo plagado de mentiras, y siendo sinceros unos cuantos haters también(una minima parte)claro que no esta a la altura de lo que fue el primero es mas que obvio, los problemas principales estan al principio y al final, dudo que el final le llegue a gustar a una persona, pero si se procesa, minimo se puede llegar a comprender, el juego trata de que sientas empatía por un personaje al que vas a odiar desde el principio, lo pudieron haber logrado solo cambiando el orden de los hechos, lo que intentaron es que veas a este personaje como una asesina a sangre fría y despues te des cuenta que tiene razones y sentimientos, el querer hacer esto terminó explotandoles en la cara, yo en lo personal no sentí tan obvia ni tan forzada toda la inclusión mas que en una escena donde si te la escupen en la cara y no, no es la que tiene el contexto sexual… Expand
  2. SineDave
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I may not be a fan of all the narrative choices that naughty dog made in this title, but an ultimately dissatisfying ending while disappointing seems to fit the dystopian world of the last of us. Despite this, this game is a tour de force in terms of gameplay, graphics, immersion and storytelling. Rather than cry over spilled milk with respect to the plot choices I didn't agree with, II may not be a fan of all the narrative choices that naughty dog made in this title, but an ultimately dissatisfying ending while disappointing seems to fit the dystopian world of the last of us. Despite this, this game is a tour de force in terms of gameplay, graphics, immersion and storytelling. Rather than cry over spilled milk with respect to the plot choices I didn't agree with, I will simply state that this game is worth playing despite, perhaps even because of this. Anyone who's willing to commit the 25 to 30 hours it takes to complete this game will find themselves enjoying a very memorable experience that has been lovingly crafted. I can't wait to play naughty dog's next project.… Expand
  3. OrtizJuan7
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En general me gustó el juego me gustó la historia es un juego que te va a proporcionar muchas horas de diversión pero no está a la altura del primero por poco los gráficos son hermosos la jugabilidad muy bien el downgrade se vio pero no es mucho… Expand
  4. Muzimiao
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh,i can't stand it.Oh,i can't stand it.Oh,i can't stand it.Oh,i can't stand it.Oh,i can't stand it.Oh,i can't stand it.Oh,i can't stand it.Oh,i can't stand it.… Expand
  5. jimmiestack
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS DONT READ AHEAD !!. On day 3 with Abby, I knew what the ending would be what I was. All my friends said that would never happen but I knew it would. The ending was deserved for both characters. Joel killed Abby her dad trying to save Ellie .. Ellie was never in the story for Abby she was just the girl Joel killed her dad over. Then Ellie kills her friends and its a stalemate... SPOILER !! Ellie sees this in the end its beautiful.… Expand
  6. MisterJose
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    After playing through the game, trying to understand my emotions, thinking about alternatives, watching pieces of several streamers playing it, reading reviews, and engaging in discussion, I'm ready to declare that this game is indeed flawed, but not bad. And what it does get right, it gets stunningly, remarkably right, on a level never paralleled before in video games, and thatAfter playing through the game, trying to understand my emotions, thinking about alternatives, watching pieces of several streamers playing it, reading reviews, and engaging in discussion, I'm ready to declare that this game is indeed flawed, but not bad. And what it does get right, it gets stunningly, remarkably right, on a level never paralleled before in video games, and that achievement dominates.

    This game takes you to an emotional place. It may not be a place you wanted to go. It's almost like going through a rough break-up. Yeah, it sucks, but on the plus side, you find listening to your favorite songs is moving you like it hasn't in years. Evoking that kind of emotion through a video game is...well, when's the last time anyone has pulled that off? Has it been done before EVER?

    There are flaws. The pacing in the middle feels off. The game is long, and it's mechanics get redundant. It doesn't at all feel neat and streamlined. On the story side, some things have all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, and other things require thought to make sense. It's arguable that one line of dialogue, or some different editing, could solve the puzzle to making this a smoother experience in some places.

    ...but there are no major 'plot holes'. Please don't let people tell you there are. Most everything people evoke as one, is either a character flaw, or them missing explanations that are there in the game. Plus, realize that if you want to dislike a piece of media, it's very easy to find reasons to do it. The original Star Wars movie has more weak writing, bad acting, and questionable elements than this game does, but people love it and buy into it because they like the fantasy world it sells them, and enjoy going along. This game, in parts, is deliberately telling you things you don't want to hear, and challenging you with them. Some people did not enjoy that, and even went so far as to reject the maker's intentions in doing so.

    There are some people that will never be happy with the choices this game makes, or what it wants to be instead of what they wanted it to be. Fan service it is NOT. But so many people have not been able to get this game out of their heads. It's inspired more discussion, fascination, and dwelling in its space than the first game did, and maybe more than any game ever has. It's something pretty much never tried before in a AAA video game. I'm happy it exists, and I'm happy I experienced it. If you want a more generic third-person shoot-em-up, you have 1000 other titles to choose from. This is something else, and possibly something landmark and special. Time will tell.    … Expand
  7. Nickjazz20
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers

    Ok so I have been waiting to share my thoughts on this game for about a day now. I have been looking forward to this game since it was announced back in 2016. The Last of US is my favorite game of all time and I was excited for part II. Luckily I was able to avoid the leaks so I was able to go into the game with an open mind.
    Let's talk about the biggest positives: The gameplay is really fun, the new additions like prone, gun customization and the jump button are nice additions and improvement from part one. The graphics are amazing and all the scenes are Wonderfully acted. I also want to acknowledge Seattle as a whole. It was great. each day/are felt unique and I loved exploring the more open-is area.

    Now for the story. Naughty Dog took a couple risks with the game and I have mixed thoughts on them. So Joel dying in the first hour was really upsetting. It didn't feel real especially since the game was marketed to have Joel more involved in the story. the death was a really good catalyst for me wanting to kill all the wolves. I enjoyed most of Ellies first section. The environmental puzzles slow things down a little too much, however they give you time to get to know Dina and Jesse so there's a tradeoff.
    When we got to the abby section I was extremely angry I signed up to play as Ellie not as some random chick I was introduced to and hour into the game. For the first 3-5 hours as playing as her I really just wanted to go back to Ellie. but as I understood her more and more as a character I began to at least respect her. Once she met lev and started formulating the relationship with she started growing on me. I will say I really didn't care much for any of Abby's friends when they died, obviously they had
    once I got to the first abby Ellie fight I was torn apart of course I loved Ellie and didn't want her to die but I understood abby(the villain) and also didn't want her to die. This strategy of putting you in the villains shoes was a huge risk and I think can only work if you detach (or at least to attempt to) detach your feelings from the characters of part 1. if you understand where abby is coming from I think the story is strong and a bruilty honest look to two sides of a dark world.
    I also want to acknowledge that I liked the difference I combat between Ellie and Abby, they both felt different and unique and the difference in weapons and combat styles.

    The ending I was not a fan off I felt unsatisfied to be honest. I guess the end was supposed to be Ellie forgetting Joel and leaving her ptsd behind. Even though I appreciated the two sided story of Ellie and abby both ended pretty unfulfilled.

    Also people want to complain about the writing and how Joel and Tommy were supposed to be smarter not to trust people. However it is acknowledged later there are tons of traders coming in and out of Jackson. I additon the fact that they were near death and being chased by infected lead to them trusting a stranger.

    Overall I enjoyed the game for what it was. Its not perfect, I was angry at first and confused. But as the game went on I enjoyed it for what it was. If you as a player can get over your feelings about Joel dying and appreciate and understand the two sides of the story it's really a quite unique, creative dark and brutal story that is worth playing. there were some pacing issues and I wish the ending was better but I feel like it leaves room for a sequel    … Expand
  8. vHuMaS
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ovearly the game is good, storyline is good but I didn't like that Abby got to live at the end because I can't understand how seeing Joel in her flashback prevents her from killing her. Also Ellie should get more happy ending because of what she was through over this 2 games… Expand
  9. Taito
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunately the main attraction of the last of us is a story driven narrative, the last of us 2 lacks the ambition and passion of the first game in the series with the main cast acting out of character and the meaningless and shameful death of a beloved protagonist, nd tried to introduce a stong female character but doesn't understand strong doesn't mean physically powerfull and built like a brick **** unlike ellie who is strong based on her struggles and character.

    Couldn't rate this lower because meta critic is blocking negative reviews

    Wanted to give a 3/10    … Expand
  10. Andy81
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi calificación es 8, entiendo completamente lo que intentan plasmarnos, pero siendo sinceros amamos tanto el personaje de Joel que en mi personal no me gustó su forma de morir; sabía que tenía que morir, solamente que si ya nos habían puesto que ellie iba a vengar su muerto lo hubiera echo. El final fue algo decepcionante, el juego nos hubiera dado esa opción de matar o dejarla vivir como lo es en otros juegos… Expand
  11. Alexelkrack
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the game mas very much like the first one in gameplay wich i enjoyed a lot, yes i think that the story was not on par with the prequel but as an individual story it was pretty damn good and the encounters with enemies and infected was very intense and fun, it felt very satisfatory when you finished an encounter… Expand
  12. Friedx_xRice
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    In my opinion I really like the last of us part II the graphics were amazing, including the game play, the voice acting was realistic and the story which most people did not I did really enjoy but I believe it doesn't beat the first one (don't think anything can beat the first one). There were some things I didnt like such as how you don't play Ellie the whole game but I am still happyIn my opinion I really like the last of us part II the graphics were amazing, including the game play, the voice acting was realistic and the story which most people did not I did really enjoy but I believe it doesn't beat the first one (don't think anything can beat the first one). There were some things I didnt like such as how you don't play Ellie the whole game but I am still happy with what I got. Also people may not like the ending but I think it is acceptable because I like it better if endings was sad more then a happy ending because not all story's have happy endings BTW I didn't get spoiled when I got the game which is maybe why my opinion may be different to yours and this is my opinion dont soget triggered.

    Overall I give this game a 8.5    … Expand
  13. Dorren
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Despite a fairly large number of minuses, the game turned out to be very good, especially if it is not biased towards it, although many people have done the opposite. Yes, there is propaganda in the game, but there are relatively few of them. In general, in my opinion the game is cool, and the average rating from users is undeserved.
  14. Narimankas
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень интересная, сюжет на высоте. Много сюжетных поворотов. Жаль конечно что всё так закончилось. Надеюсь на продолжение истории Элли… Expand
  15. Cevat
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    The game was technically flawless. It was great to have graphics, gameplay, atmosphere, sounds, and every NPC has a personality. On the story side, it is obvious that most players who are waiting for the game do not have the story they want. As a big fan of the first game, I can say that I am not fully satisfied with this story when the game is over. However, I think that the game conveysThe game was technically flawless. It was great to have graphics, gameplay, atmosphere, sounds, and every NPC has a personality. On the story side, it is obvious that most players who are waiting for the game do not have the story they want. As a big fan of the first game, I can say that I am not fully satisfied with this story when the game is over. However, I think that the game conveys the story it wants to tell and the messages it wants to give to the player very well. Another game could not cause the confusion that this game gave me. There is a really high quality job and I think every player should definitely experience this game. I think the points given to the game have nothing to do with the quality of the game. A group of people who do not play the game is divided into two classes. Those who glorify the game and put it in the ground. At the moment, it would be wrong to evaluate the game according to the scores. I congratulate Naughty Dog, who made very bold decisions while playing the sequel of such a big brand. I'm sorry for my bad english :)… Expand
  16. Zirchan
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Story very impressive, but gameplay makes a lot of questions.

    Many gameplay mechanics is very addictive and backtracking really bored.
  17. Drock15707
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    I am someone who enjoyed this game. The combat was great. With the 2 harder difficulties, the only thing I didnt like about it was it was hard to get ammo from enemy's. It was they never ran out of ammo shooting at me but they got off ever last bullet before they dead. The story was good. I enjoy something different when it comes to story. And that was delivered. I didn't give this game aI am someone who enjoyed this game. The combat was great. With the 2 harder difficulties, the only thing I didnt like about it was it was hard to get ammo from enemy's. It was they never ran out of ammo shooting at me but they got off ever last bullet before they dead. The story was good. I enjoy something different when it comes to story. And that was delivered. I didn't give this game a ten like I did the first game bcs it didnt have multiplayer. The first one had two great games, this one only had one. I hope a multiplayer comes out.… Expand
  18. nairtahcahk
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a good game, with good graphics and a good story. We feel the relationships between the main characters.

    But I don’t understand: why is Abby so powerful? why Joel and Tommy were like idiots before Joel’s death? So, I’m waiting for 3 part    … Expand
  19. SpoonerBlack
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Думал будет лучше по сюжету не очень, по геймплею всё идеально! Будем ждать мультиплеер
  20. Xtcmike77
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This game is horrible!! Please don't waste ur money!! Only gave it a good score because metacritic doesn't let post negative reviews. Sad!! Naughty dog you ruined a great franchise with pushing ur politics! Shame on you on silencing the people real opinions everywhere
  21. Alexitado
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    No me gusto el personaje de abbi o como mierda se escriba pero en todo lo demás está muy bien
  22. Henkka-93
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Pros: Graphics
    Gameplay
    Pacing
    Intense moments Audio
    Level design



    Cons:
    Characters were better in the first game
    Had higher expectations of the story

    Overall: A lot of good things, but the characters and the story, fell a bit short for me. It was still solid, but I expect more from Naughty dog. That's why my rating is 8/10.
  23. Proralph12
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es excelente en casi todos los aspectos Tiene muy buenos escenarios y diseño de nivel la jugabilidad es genial pero tiene varios puntos negativos en el apartado de la historia por ejemplo la muerte de Joel pienso que debió ser más tarde en el juego y el final es un final triste y vacío que te deja un agrio sabor de boca pero que se puede comprender como el ciclo de la venganza hace que pierdas todo lo que amas y valores ellie por culpa de la venganza perdio a su familia y abby perdió a sus amigos y todos sus seres queridos. Un gran juego pero que no superara al original… Expand
  24. Waynemontrone
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Fan of the gameplay, and loved the first half of the story but mixed fillings about the second half and the ending. A good game overall tho
  25. sp1kezz
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Nice gameplay with a bad storytelling.
    this game could have beenbetter.Really a shame
  26. Afras123
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    On the story side the game was lacking at quite a few spots; the pacing felt extremely off and I didn't necessarily prefer the twists in it or the anticlimactic ending. But regardless it goes without saying that the graphics and level design of this game is truly astonishing, there are quite a few memorable action set pieces. In the end I would say it's a good game but not the definitiveOn the story side the game was lacking at quite a few spots; the pacing felt extremely off and I didn't necessarily prefer the twists in it or the anticlimactic ending. But regardless it goes without saying that the graphics and level design of this game is truly astonishing, there are quite a few memorable action set pieces. In the end I would say it's a good game but not the definitive sequel I was hoping for.… Expand
  27. AceLF
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Most people who rate the game are people who saw the leaks and never played the game. Although I did see the leaks and still enjoyed the game. Its story is not as good but Im mostly someone who just plays games for the gameplay cuz that's what you do in video games play them not just sit there and watch 3 hours of cutscenes that you cant play only watch the story play it
  28. Raulslaps316
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I completed the game on hard mode, in about 25 hours. Here's some insight to my experience.
    Pros:
    -This game was gorgeous. Everything had stunning detail, the animations and visuals were beautiful. Some is the best of this generation.
    - The gameplay was very similar to the first game, yet added some new variations of weapons, upgrading and gameplay style. Whether if you played stealthily or as a brawler. I particularly enjoyed the segments of fighting the infected. It was challenging , yet enjoyable. I thought the shambler enemy was annoying, but the bloaters were terrifying and extremely fun fight against. The rat king was EXTREMELY fun to fight. An infected since day 1? Gets the mind going, like how did that many infected fuse together? It's crazy.
    -The best part of the story that made me happy were the moments that were shared with Joel and Ellie. When Joel sang for Ellie that melted my heart. After he was gone, she played that song which brought out sadness, knowing that he is gone. It was sad to see how Ellie grew to have disdain for Joel after their time together . Bringing saves out of me. Bringing emotion in a game is a plus.

    Cons:
    Joels death was cheap. I hated how he was killed. There was no context in his death . Then forcing the player to play as the killer. Abby's segment was backwards, the flashback of her father's death should've been first, then we would've known that Joel killed him in the hospital. Knowing that Joel might die by Abby's hand. The story could've been so much better.

    Conclusion:
    This is a good game. I just believe Naughty Dog told the story backwards. We saw struggle, and grief with both Ellie and Abby. If Abby was portrayed in a better light, then maybe her segment wouldn't have been so tedious. Overall, with everything together, I believe it's a good game. Definitely a game that will divide the fandom. I will continue to play it and platinum it. Though, many people won't enjoy it. ND could've done better by Joel, and Abby's story. Overall it's a good game, not Great.    … Expand
  29. BlackRamAlbert
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La jugabilidad es muy buena, mejor que la primera, unos gráficos impresionantes más sin embargo no con el downgrade que nos quisieron vender hace 3 años y pues lamentablemente la historia es lo peor del juego con uno de los peores finales que jamás haya visto en una saga tan querida para mi, es una lástima, dudo que con este resultado haya una tercera parte… Expand
  30. tob0x
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad, el juego el gráficos y banda sonora son muy buenos, el gameplay también.
    Es una lastima que el juego tenga tanto hate, más que nada por su final y por la muerte de Joel, es un final realista, porque termina perdonando a Abby y la forma que deja la guitarra es para poder superar la muerte de Joel y que el pueda descansar en paz, y no que ellie esté con sus traumas, no digo que el juego es un 10/10 de historia, pero vale la pena.    … Expand
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Metascore
93

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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