The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Guidotti25
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (In normal circumstances I’d give this game a 9 but the tons of bad reviews given by haters that are based off of spoilers made me give it a 10 to “compensate”)

    Now about the game, as you may now every technical aspect of it is gorgeous and on point. Graphics, mechanics, expressions and so on. The story is dense and complex and although I’m a huge fan of the first game and the characters, Joel’s death felt necessary (yes, I agree that it should’ve been a little less “lazy” about how it happened, but still necessary). The second portion of the game, where you play with Abby made me care a lot about her, despite what she did, and that’s where the game is so genius. I felt horrible fighting against Ellie but I felt even worse fighting against Abby in the ending. I was in pain every time I cut her and by the end of the game I found myself crying just like Ellie cried after sparing abby’s life.

    For me, the main flaw about the game is the over use of violent deaths. Yes, the universe of the is cruel and raw, but the excess of deaths made care less. The scene where Abby found Owen, the love of her, dead should’ve felt so much more emotional for me but it just felt like another one. Having said that, TLOU part 2 doesn’t seem right till you really finish the game. If you choose to play it, make sure to play it till the end cause each second of the story is fundamental to the experience.    … Expand
  2. Shogun19945
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Игра отличная, платина ищи правда по сравнению с первой. Насчет меньшинств вообще без разницы, потому что это выдуманные сюжет или проще сказать это игра)
  3. Danielstampede
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, story and mechanics, the best revenge story really makes you think, loved it will play again.… Expand
  4. Penny_Tretion
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game makes me feel that vengeance is not the solution, and at the end of the day we are all humans.
  5. Dandelion13
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The story of this game have forced inclusion, spit on the first game (like they spit on Joel), im ps4 user and i've played this game. I dont regret, but i don play it anymore
  6. Nameless42104
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly think it’s a great game but in some parts it loses me but I think the gameplay is great never repetitive and also brutal. Joels death gave me a reason to kill the enemies. The game is amazing but in some parts it’s bad but good enough to buy.… Expand
  7. VikingGamer1
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    There is no way this game should be rated as a 0 out of 10 completely dishonest reviews or it's because people are salty due to a certain incident in the game, the reason they have done this is to make you angry and make you WANT to kill the enemies for what they've done and for me personally it worked, they could have done what other games do and just said "kill these guys because they'reThere is no way this game should be rated as a 0 out of 10 completely dishonest reviews or it's because people are salty due to a certain incident in the game, the reason they have done this is to make you angry and make you WANT to kill the enemies for what they've done and for me personally it worked, they could have done what other games do and just said "kill these guys because they're not apart of our group" but instead they've involved the player emotionally this is a very rare thing in games now.

    I thought this game was great only minor thing that annoyed me was sometimes during the encounters I felt like I was being made to go guns blazing whereas I prefer to use stealth.

    Pros
    - Story
    - Atmosphere
    - Combat
    - Graphics
    - Detail/realism - Music (Play with headphones!)
    - Photo mode

    Cons
    - Stealth (issue mentioned above)


    This is based off a 22 hour playthrough gathering all collectibles, inspecting and reading all collectables. I will be doing a second playthrough to fully upgrade weapons and skills to get platinum trophy. I'm pretty sure there is no game worth a 0 out of 10, some of the reviews are laughable and makes me question if we played the same game. If you think I'm sticking up for Naughty Dog I'm not this is a genuine review, I've paid my money for the game, had I felt I'd been ripped off then I would have given it a bad review regardless of its creator.    … Expand
  8. Actualreviewerl
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 presents a storyline very different but yet extremely similiar to the first game, the game has gotten alot of hate because of ABBY the person who killed joel (main character in a horrific way, people have the problem of being way too soft, this game is unlike any other game ive ever played, the game has so many emotions entitled to it, the game has become so incredibly realistic not in the graphics, but in character behavior and emotion, it shows the frustration of the characters it shows a type of format wich goes with two sides of two characters, 1 evil, 1 good, but as you go on it shows tje humanity and the similarities between the characters, alot of reviewers and fans wanted a game filled with happiness of where u see joel and ellie roaming the USA in such a progressive and fun chill way, but yet aggressive, in TLOU2 its depressibg, the game shows such great writing that it really shows the lack of quality of games these days, in the entire decade only 4 games have stood out to be the best, TLOU, GOW, RDR2 and TLOU2, this game shows such emotion that its hard to believe that this is a video game, the atmosphere, the graphics
    the infinite ways to approach a situation, the AI is incredibly unpredictable wich gives you this alive type of feeling, the combat is incredibly realistic showing a real punch, not an incredible jab evrey time u press the pucnh button, the blood that comes out of your enemies that u just slaughtered feels like you actually killed someone, the game is so good i felt like i was in the game, i forgot i was even playing sometimes, so many reviewers keep saying this game is good for some people wich it is, for quality reviewist, it dosent feel like a bland game like i anticipated it would be, its incredibly well written, the game shows real and depressing emotions wich ive never seen before ecxept in the first game, there are numerous flaws but they are minor, the jump button had potential, the puzzles werent good but they werent bad either (ropes felt clonky), the gun play was a pretty normal, it was functional, it flet like a teen was holding the gun, some of the time frames werent coordinated and felt very idiotic but they werent terrible, and some of the characters get introduced 5 hours after you kill them with a pipe, wich feels just lazy but not terrible still, they couldve added a special move where u press 4 different buttons one after another to make a cool kick or something like that, the games hate comes from the main character dying and that you have to play as his killer, unlike other people i had an opened mind even though i fell in love with joel in first game ( ive played TLOU1 about 29 times just because it was so good and im already starting a new walkthrough on the 2nd game) people arent very appreciative of abby and dont try to understand why she did it, hopefully more people give it a second try and realise how good it is, and try to enjoy the game from a more easy and open perspective instead of crying because joel died, it feels like alot of the critics didnt even play the game, i can go on and on defending the game while u could just give it a 2nd try like we did with the 1st game, my rating is a 9.3 it dosent deserve the 0.7 because of the easily fixable flaws.    … Expand
  9. Eucliwood
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having completed a full playthrough of the game, I'd advise you not to waste your money. Cringey dialogue, lazy writing, no payoff. There's no silver lining. No levity. The one message the game has is "violence and revenge bad" and it beats you over the head with it repeatedly, like you're a mentally challenged toddler, while pretending to be deep. The game does its very best to make you feel like a piece of **** for doing the things it forces you to do. The sounds people and animals make as you viciously beat, stab, hack, or shoot them are horribly realistic and drawn out. Your enemies' companions and the owners of the dogs you're forced to brutalize cry out in horrified, despairing anguish at their deaths. and in the end, it snatches the only possible motivation any sane person could have had for continuing to play the game after Joel's death out from under you at the very last second and just leaves you feeling disgusted and depressed. Neil Druckmann has beaten this franchise to death with a golf club and spit on its mangled corpse.

    I made this account solely to tell you how much I despise what was done to this game. This is the first time I've ever bothered to review a game, that's how pissed off this piece of trash made me.

    Save your money.    … Expand
  10. monstrousfiend
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    After playing the first game preordered the post pandemic edition have been a huge fan, this game is a disgrace gameplay slightly more advanced graphics beautiful story one of the worst ever did not enjoy the new characters or sadly even the old characters seemed to be not as well written all I can say is characters with no character America shames people and developers for enjoying sexAfter playing the first game preordered the post pandemic edition have been a huge fan, this game is a disgrace gameplay slightly more advanced graphics beautiful story one of the worst ever did not enjoy the new characters or sadly even the old characters seemed to be not as well written all I can say is characters with no character America shames people and developers for enjoying sex something we are meant to explore and celebrates violence this was one of the worst stories and sequels I’ve seen since the likes of The Crow!… Expand
  11. R_Spider
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 completed. What can I say about this wonderful game ?! I can only applaud Naughty Dog for his impeccable work, what a fantastic story, a mixture of sensations and feelings you feel while playing is indescribable!

    You enter the game in an absurd immersion that she created, the twists in the story, the different angles, you perfectly understand the motivations of    The Last of Us Part 2 completed. What can I say about this wonderful game ?! I can only applaud Naughty Dog for his impeccable work, what a fantastic story, a mixture of sensations and feelings you feel while playing is indescribable!

    You enter the game in an absurd immersion that she created, the twists in the story, the different angles, you perfectly understand the motivations of each character that is imposed and realize that it affects them in each chapter.

    We feel anger and hatred together with Ellie and we understand the reason for her revenge and you also end up having this feeling of revenge, but in each chapter you feel that she ends up being consumed by this revenge and you no longer see the pain and problems it brings to the around you! On the other hand, it's the same thing, especially when you see the other side of the story and, in the end, you realize that all the revenge brought suffering to everyone, but it also frees everyone, I myself was anguished for not wanting to see revenge and hoping the most sensible end.
    It is indescribable what you feel when you play, for me it is an incredible story and I can only praise Naughty Dog for taking the risk and bringing this incredible game to us, it just showed how The Last of Us is my favorite game and certainly this one it's the best game of the year, this generation and my favorite game!

    And really, many people were not prepared for this masterpiece, it is very incredible for certain people, simple!

    I hope Naughty Dog continues to make such brilliant games, it just shows how the company is undoubtedly one of the best and the care it takes with its games!    … Expand
  12. FriskSSG
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    Deceptive advertising, in the trailers of 2016, other types of events were shown, and the Story looks interesting and good, but in the Final Game it was a tremendous lie, 3 points only for the Gameplay and the Graphic level, but in a game that the main thing was history, I leave a lot to be desired ...
  13. Dusicka
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a Masterpiece. Facial expressions, character animations are incredible - this should be standard across all AAA games. In general graphic, while I'm realizing it still runs on 7 years old crappy HW, is astonishing. Combat flow is awesome - remember gameplay trailer from E3 2018 when most of us were saying: "yes, nice rendered animation sequences, no way it could be actualThis game is a Masterpiece. Facial expressions, character animations are incredible - this should be standard across all AAA games. In general graphic, while I'm realizing it still runs on 7 years old crappy HW, is astonishing. Combat flow is awesome - remember gameplay trailer from E3 2018 when most of us were saying: "yes, nice rendered animation sequences, no way it could be actual gameplay, it's too smooth"? Well, it's true. That was actual gameplay (everything you saw in that gameplay trailer is really in the game and prefectly working). Yes AI is sometimes not so great especially in the stealth phase but nothing terrible and it is still beter than AI in any another game. And music? As in the first game is awesome as well.

    Locations are also well designed, when you decide to explore every corner then you will reveal many little stories in this sad postapocalyptic world. So now I'm getting to the point that despite many happy moments or awesome scenes (which you will not want to leave) this game is in general very sad, very brutal and violent. So if you got problem with a lots of blood, knives in the neck, broken bones, broken necks, killing people/animals/zombies etc. then probably this game isn't for you and you should avoid it at any cost to keep your mental health safe.

    Now about story. I was lucky that I avoided all the spoilers and leaks so I could fully enjoy the story and I must say it was very good story, every chapter was well-placed, every character decision understandable, my emotions were jumping from the absolute happinnes to the absolute saddness. And in the end I only was a little bit disapointed how the story ended but also at the same time I was feeling happy that it ended in that way.

    One note: if you are new to The Last of Us then I really recommend to play the first game before Part II, even if the Part II in the end explains/reminds everything that was in the first game, only in this way you could be fully immersed by the story and fully hit by all the emotions.

    Well done Naughty Dog, 10/10.    … Expand
  14. Dutch45
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Gameplay is almost identical to Last of Us 1. The only new mechanic is the use of a rope every once in a while, not a game changer. The story is awful. So many holes in the plot. Another failed liberal agenda.
  15. AcaJones
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game up until the rather disappointing ending was a 10/10. The visual porn to the phenomenal game-play was never to be bored of. The swiftness of transitions, the satisfactory combat and tense and exciting infected was amazing to say the least. Spoiler ahead:

    I loved the difference between Abby and Ellie game-play and how the game was able to set me up and approach situations different with both characters based on how well I knew them and felt while playing as them.

    The only flaw for me was the ending, but it would be unjust of me to lower my rating because of that, because in-spite of that, this game deserves way more that 10/10    … Expand
  16. avezzano
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Dark, emotional, raw, stunning, simply beautiful. I feel most of the hate is jumping the gun and unjustified. That or on the defence about gay people being represented in the game, which is just silly.
    The graphics are top notch, stealth is refined, combat mechanics are enjoyable. But the story pulls you in with it's fantastic performance from the voice and mo-cap cast. Loved it.
  17. lemonjackalope
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    From the level design and graphical fidelity, to the characters and world-building, The Last of Us Part 2 is clearly the work of a team at the top of the game. And like very few teams at the top, Naughty is willing to take risks with their beloved IP. Those risks heightened my experience.

    The craftsmanship of this game is undeniable. I spent countless hours completely swept up in this    From the level design and graphical fidelity, to the characters and world-building, The Last of Us Part 2 is clearly the work of a team at the top of the game. And like very few teams at the top, Naughty is willing to take risks with their beloved IP. Those risks heightened my experience.

    The craftsmanship of this game is undeniable. I spent countless hours completely swept up in this world, using the quiet moments to take in all of the detailed notes and architecture. Exploring is always rewarded with extra narrative moments and crafting opportunities. And once I found myself in combat, my focus was entirely commanded in an effort to save my character.

    The story is amazing. Much like the world, it's sprawling; covering ground and characters from multiple places and times. There are a few moments where it almost crumbles under the weight of its ambition, yet it doesn't. And those moments where you feel that ping of uncertainty or skepticism disappear immediately after you consider the larger context.

    Moment to moment, this game is a whirlwind. Overall, it’s a contemplation into who these characters are, what this game can be, and how this medium fits within the world at large.

    I absolutely loved this game.    … Expand
  18. hoemalone
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The hate train for this game is unbelievable. I understand how somebody could be annoyed by certain story choices but you can't tell me you played this whole game and would give it a zero. If you have an open mind and play through the story it is engrossing, gameplay is intense, graphics are obviously gorgeous. Maybe a step below the first game in writing but still excellent.
  19. PlayersNoMatter
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Мнение игроков по поводу этой игры – это такое дно... Такое ощущение, что перед тем как написать отзыв, мать их палкой по бошке избила. 90% тех, кто кукарекает на эту игру, наверняка прямо сейчас играют в КаЭсКу, в Фортик и в прочую рыготню. Жаль, что у таких есть право куда-то вообще писать.Мнение игроков по поводу этой игры – это такое дно... Такое ощущение, что перед тем как написать отзыв, мать их палкой по бошке избила. 90% тех, кто кукарекает на эту игру, наверняка прямо сейчас играют в КаЭсКу, в Фортик и в прочую рыготню. Жаль, что у таких есть право куда-то вообще писать.
  20. jicardinho
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Good game, only that. Ni el 10 de la prensa ni el 3 de los fanboys ni el juego de ET pues tiene tan baja nota, es una ridiculez de puro hate. El juego es de 7 o 8 #Fin
  21. NewZafiro
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.
    I waited 5 years to play this
    And they gave me a horrible intro and **** ending
    I just want to forget about this game. basuraaaaaaaaa
  22. mclee
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Part 2 improves on the first game graphically, but is far worse in every other way. The gameplay becomes repetitive and boring by the halfway point and the story is abysmal, with a legitimately painful intro, second half, and ending. Almost every new character is flat and uninteresting, and when they die, they are never brought up again. The creators either completely forgot what made thePart 2 improves on the first game graphically, but is far worse in every other way. The gameplay becomes repetitive and boring by the halfway point and the story is abysmal, with a legitimately painful intro, second half, and ending. Almost every new character is flat and uninteresting, and when they die, they are never brought up again. The creators either completely forgot what made the original so great, or they got too caught up in trying to differentiate the two. Regardless, Part 2 is a chore to go through, and is especially bad since it follows up one of my favorite games of all time. Honestly, the game may have been better-received if it were a stand-alone title. It would still be a bad game, but at least it wouldn't be compared to the masterpiece the first game was (and is).

    Basically, this is a story-based game with a terrible story. I would not buy a controller if this game came with it for free.    … Expand
  23. GiRThWoRMJiM
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited until I finished the game to write this. Ignoring all the negative reviews. Upon completion, I was thoroughly disappointed with the experience and left with the thought of "THIS took you guys 7 years?..wtf..."

    *Spoiler warning*
    -The gameplay is the same as the original, which I find somewhat clunky.
    -Characters are awfully shallow.
    -The story has no purpose besides "revenge is bad" and ultimately feels pointless.
    -They had a heavy SJW agenda with this one... I'm all for treating people equally, but Jesus Christ guys I can't even tell if Lev has a gender because of the way you sloppily allude to it!
    -Too much romantic drama that feels forced.
    -Shambler death animations are cringy and weird. (here let me grab you and stare as you die)
    -A ton of plot holes; the whole story wouldn't be possible if Abby didn't have God-tier luck...
    -the best storytelling is in the scenes with Joel and Ellie and they are few and far between.

    They tried the Red Dead method and failed miserably. Why? because they make you play half the game as a character that kills someone you came to know and love. Once that point in the game hit, I didn't even want to play it anymore. As Ellie, I would explore, scavenge up and down, go for 100% completion. Once I got into Abby's shoes, I just wanted the game to be over. The best part of playing as Abby is seeing all the different death scenes.

    This was the first game I pre-ordered and got the special edition of in over 5 years. (facepalm)
    They effectively tarnished the reputation of The Last Of Us with this installment. If you played the first one, save yourself the heartbreak.    … Expand
  24. Hugo3G4
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    O jogo tem uma boa jogabilidade um bom gráfico mas sinceramente não atendeu as minhas expectativas, de certo modo que me decepcionou muito
  25. ViewingReviews
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Scale Not low enough. Social justice garbage deserves a Negative 3 on a generous day. It's like a teenage girl simulator with relationships set inside of a zombie world as a mere afterthought. Whoever created this game should have their job placed under serious evaluation.I will pay 60 dollars for a fun video game, But I won't pay 60 dollars for some guy's ideas or personal opinions. JoelScale Not low enough. Social justice garbage deserves a Negative 3 on a generous day. It's like a teenage girl simulator with relationships set inside of a zombie world as a mere afterthought. Whoever created this game should have their job placed under serious evaluation.I will pay 60 dollars for a fun video game, But I won't pay 60 dollars for some guy's ideas or personal opinions. Joel deserved to go out in a blaze of glory, ultimate gun battle, or watching a sunset after a long days of hard work (even a zombie getting him would have been accepted by me) But no, some social justice warrior comes along with an improvised weapon and turn his head to taco meat. The same man who i saw lose his daughter right inside his arms holding her for her last moments. What a shame.… Expand
  26. tuuke
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This is truly a masterpiece in terms of music, level design, gameplay and story. Can't even understand all the hate on characters and plot. This is a game which you need to play it allowing your feelings to flow and get think about what is going on in every single characters mind all the time. It's not only about killing zombies and getting revenge, there's so much more depth into it. LetThis is truly a masterpiece in terms of music, level design, gameplay and story. Can't even understand all the hate on characters and plot. This is a game which you need to play it allowing your feelings to flow and get think about what is going on in every single characters mind all the time. It's not only about killing zombies and getting revenge, there's so much more depth into it. Let yourself dive in its deepness.… Expand
  27. JohnJay
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Gameplay's pretty solid, the visuals are very good as well. Score gets dinged for the story though.
  28. Boma
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Thought the game was brilliant. Story was much bigger than just Joel and Ellie. You got to see and understand new perspectives, and had to learn how to let go of characters you once loved to understand the true concept of the game and I think that was hard for a lot of people to do. Game was raw and brutal, messy, no time to mourn peoples deaths, and I think the creators purposefully madeThought the game was brilliant. Story was much bigger than just Joel and Ellie. You got to see and understand new perspectives, and had to learn how to let go of characters you once loved to understand the true concept of the game and I think that was hard for a lot of people to do. Game was raw and brutal, messy, no time to mourn peoples deaths, and I think the creators purposefully made you detach from certain characters to allow yourself to accept new characters. 10/10. Really excited for whatever might happen next.… Expand
  29. Riperswat
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Quand le jeu vidéo ressemble à un film...
    Meilleur expérience vidéo-ludique depuis The Last Of Us premier du nom.
  30. Sarahpaddy
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Really incredible game. It’s plays nicely and gets you invested. Great graphics, music, story etc. Recommend if you enjoyed the first :)
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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