The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Kubr1c
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Игра норм, ЛГБТ повестки нет, но она слишком долгая.
  2. azadrosioru
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра в плане геймплея,оптимизации, музыки,графики,деталей отличная но сюжет то ещё зрелище… Expand
  3. myza_nota
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    The story which told us naughtydog doesn't go away from my head for a month already. The world of tlou2 combines into the unified many-faced story about people, power, love and revenge with every letter and every location. This story may seem very violent and infantile from the first sight, but time shows that it's not! This is a web of psychology of regular human behavior, and that's veryThe story which told us naughtydog doesn't go away from my head for a month already. The world of tlou2 combines into the unified many-faced story about people, power, love and revenge with every letter and every location. This story may seem very violent and infantile from the first sight, but time shows that it's not! This is a web of psychology of regular human behavior, and that's very interesting to discover step by step.… Expand
  4. JockeyHey
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличная игра, высокого уровня качества, который сам по себе не заслуживает таких низких оценок. Люди не поняли сюжет, не привыкли что игра может закончиться не хэппи-эндом, не понимают персонажей, их мотиваций, хотя у них всё на лице написано, и в голосе слышно. Ах да, что можно услышать во всратой российской озвучке. Ну и наконец "буэээ Джоэля убили, я его так любил 0/10 сюжет говно" ну серьёзно, люди.… Expand
  5. SadTater
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    I'm not a very good writer so I'll keep this short and spoiler-free. I loved the first game, a solid 9/10 game in my opinion. The sequel takes the moody, depressing world and fleshes it out over a solid 25-30 hour story. It can be somewhat overwhelming if that kind of thing gets to you, especially in the midst of the current pandemic. This is not a story that tries to make you feel happyI'm not a very good writer so I'll keep this short and spoiler-free. I loved the first game, a solid 9/10 game in my opinion. The sequel takes the moody, depressing world and fleshes it out over a solid 25-30 hour story. It can be somewhat overwhelming if that kind of thing gets to you, especially in the midst of the current pandemic. This is not a story that tries to make you feel happy and it never pretends to either. Video games typically don't get an emotional response out of me, but this one was different. I had been so invested in characters that returned from the first game and a couple new ones as well, but by the time you really get going you may not even recognize them as the same characters you interacted with in part 1, not because of poor writing, but through character development that's both believable and engaging. This isn't a story with a single "message" or "theme," there are so many ways you can look at the story and take from it what you will just like the first game, a game that inspired so much theory-crafting and discussions about the morality and where the story could possibly go from there. I'd say this story did the same, but not in the way many were expecting. There is a section of the game about 2/3rds through that seems to drag on far too long, but other than that I was immersed and invested in the characters and the setting.

    Gameplay is where I feel the game falls short of expectations. It really feels like more of the same with a few quality of life improvements. Part 1 came out in 2013, releasing a sequel seven years later with nearly the same combat makes it feel like an old game with a new coat of paint. It can be fun and it can get really intense but I really have to crank the difficulty up to keep it exciting.

    Overall I thought it was a fantastic story that took risks and still managed to keep me emotionally invested and immersed. The gameplay was lacking any real big improvements, but the actors performances were all fantastic. I'd say it's definitely worth playing to anyone with a Playstation 4.

    I'm really interested to see what's next for the series, be it a small side story like Left Behind or a bigger one like Uncharted Lost Legacy. Either way I'm on board and I will continue to be watching Naughty Dog to see what they achieve next.    … Expand
  6. EmanuRey
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego me parece brutal en términos de gráficos, jugabilidad y música de fondo, personalmente me gustó la historia porque para mí la murte de Joel tiene sentido ya que el después de estar años en Jackson tranquilamente y sin ningún problema obviamente iba a estar mas confiado que en la primera entrega y que eso le iba a jugar en contra, también me pareció interesante usar a Abby pero el problema que le veo a este personaje es que mato de una forma demasiada brutal y cobarde a Joel de tal forma en la que es muy dificil empatizar con ella, por eso me pareció muy duro tener que usarla cuando llega al teatro y tener que darle una brutal golpiza y no saber si vamos a terminar matandola. lo malo que le vi yo a la historia es la inclusión de genero totalmente forzada, me pareció muy raro que Abby le haya perdonado la vida a Ellie después de todo lo que hizo para vengarse y luego Ellie le haya perdonado la vida a ella después de como mató a su ser mas querido. Para mi si le hubieran dado a Joel una muerte un poco mas digna, no forzar la inclusión de genero de una forma tan obvia (Ellie no tiene nada que ver porque en la primera entrega se vio que era homosexual y de igual manera le tenemos un cariño enorme) y que en la primera pelea de Ellie vs Abby te deje elegir a quien usar y quien tiene que ganar para asi terminar este ciclo de venganza de una forma mas coherente y así se entendería mas por qué le dieron tanto empeño a querer hacernos empatizar con ella para que se vuelva una dificil desición… Expand
  7. Cdr1978
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Great game not as good as the first one good long story I think they should have done a better ending for Joel but it is what it is
  8. themain
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This game exceeded my expectations...The story is better and more complex, the graphics, atmosphere are on par if not better than the first, and there is a lot more Joel than I was expecting. The only complaint I have is that because the animators made the characters so fluid - it somethings makes the controls a little cumbersome - but other than that - I think this is an amazing game.
  9. Fankiprais
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed a lot this game, i really think that the gameplay and graphic got a big improvement, the narrative isn't as good as it was in tlou, but it is still realy good, i don't think that it deserves less than a 6 but neither more than a 8, really good game, and i'll play many times. All the 0 are from joel widows and 10 are from fanboys
  10. kamakazi339
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game play wise TLOU2 is a solid game. The combat is good just like the first entry and the survivalist atmosphere with low amounts of ammo and items is there in spades. I think it went too far in some points, pitting you against an insane amount of enemies all in one go. Some of these encounters proved to be a dragging slog honestly. The "zombies" were only an afterthought throughout. But in all it isn't as bad as some people are making it out to be. I give it a 7.7-8. Not perfect but definitely worth the play.

    *SPOILERS*

    I don't care about the progressive storyline people seem to be review bombing for no reason. Was the story as good as 1? No. Was it good? Yes. The ending is complex. In my estimation the final section of the game showed how Ellie believed she owed Joel and had to avenge his death. But I believe Ellie realized that Joel wanted Ellie to be alive and HAPPY. That is why she let Abby live. She realized that killing her wouldn't have brought her the happiness she had with her girlfriend and child. The vengeance she had in the beginning of the story was fueled off of pure unadulterated rage but in the end she realized that just like in the first game Joel only ever cared about protecting Ellie and making sure she was happy. That is what rang true for me. I don't think it was the best ending but I think it was valid. Abby did a horrid thing but Ellie realized nothing would right that wrong and decided to move past it.    … Expand
  11. frpavezs
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    un juego mecánicamente hablando impecable, unos gráficos que nadie logra entender como la ps4 normal logra correr en unos fluidos 30 fps. Una historia que es atrevida, pero cuya ambición le jugo una mala pasada. The last of us 2 sobrepasa a su antecesor solamente en refinar sus detalles y agregar unas excelentes opciones de integración para personas con discapacidades fisiológicas. Peroun juego mecánicamente hablando impecable, unos gráficos que nadie logra entender como la ps4 normal logra correr en unos fluidos 30 fps. Una historia que es atrevida, pero cuya ambición le jugo una mala pasada. The last of us 2 sobrepasa a su antecesor solamente en refinar sus detalles y agregar unas excelentes opciones de integración para personas con discapacidades fisiológicas. Pero como un todo y según el contexto histórico no logra coronarse como el indiscutible campeón.
    Hubiese preferido una historia que no involucrara a los personajes de la entrega anterior y no usar la misma formula de pasillos, y prueba de ello es el mundo semi abierto que proponen que funciona excelentemente.    … Expand
  12. Voweel
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    I will just say that it has its bad parts as good, it was not the fanservice that everyone expected. But I was pleasantly surprised. Nothing more to say since those who hate the game for their "reasons" do not accept the opinions of others.

    Thanks Naughty Dog.
  13. mynameisrhys_
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was hard to play, and is obviously a controversial game. The first of which I though right to review. It constantly pushes you over and over. It even made it difficult to keep going at points; however this is what made it so compelling to me. I don't think i need to speak for the visuals as they were stunning, and if you liked the gameplay from the first game you will love this because it makes tons of subtle improvements that when going back to see how the other one played made me think "this is what combat evolution through games should be", subtle, but effective. Through my experience many of my expectations of the game were thrown around, and some of the story beats I didn't agree with entirely, but that's what makes this game stand out. It isn't just a linear journey like the first, this makes it less tight than the first and the main reason why it's an 8/10. My main issue was placement of flashbacks, and although they made some sense on location they didn't feel like they would have the same soft impact they had on me if some were located elsewhere. Also spoilers, but Abby's immediate bond with Yara and Lev definitely humanized her it also felt forced as when she heads back to where she left them she had only known them for like an hour or 2 when escaping the Seraphites. This is my main complaint with the game, but also the reason why I loved it as much as I did. I also saw a couple bugs here and there, none of them were game breaking, just annoying. The fact that I didn't agree with everything that happened and how flawed everyone was to the point where the video game had no true villain. What? A video game without a villain. Yes. Although much of what I'm saying may sound like I disliked the game that is not the case. I am highlighting issues I had with it because of how controversial it is and want my review to be as unbiased as possible because of my love for the first one. This game is also an interesting reflection on humanity and the lengths both sides go to prove their point. That is all, I secede all my time to the Waring factions of the comments.… Expand
  14. Cris_18
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    El juego visualmente es muy bueno, también en el apartado técnico. También quiero destacar su re jugabilidad, la cual hace que no dejes el juego después de pasártelo la primera vez. Es uno de los mejores de este año, felicidades a todos los trabajadores de naughty dog por traer este juego.
  15. Frost_Plays
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    after finishing this game twice, the story is a lot deeper than i first thought. the ending wasn't overly satisfying but i struggle to see how it could have been too different. story isn't perfect but i enjoyed my journey and the several points that made me stop and think about life in general.
  16. Zaxxey
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Hey bud, I heard you hate this game with a burning passion. I can tell you why. You're soft, and a little upset Ellie can't be your imaginary girlfriend anymore.

    Anyways, the story was immaculately airtight and told brilliantly. Admittedly, I felt that the Abby portion of the game could have maybe used a little different pacing. It was great to see everything slowly piece together.    Hey bud, I heard you hate this game with a burning passion. I can tell you why. You're soft, and a little upset Ellie can't be your imaginary girlfriend anymore.

    Anyways, the story was immaculately airtight and told brilliantly. Admittedly, I felt that the Abby portion of the game could have maybe used a little different pacing. It was great to see everything slowly piece together. Mostly perfect gameplay with a couple awkward sequences it throws at you. The museum sequence was probably the best scene in video game history. BUT WHAT THE **** ELLIE!!! WHY DIDN'T YOU CLOSE THE DOOR ON THE ****ING CAPSULE. RACCOONS GONNA BE POOPIN IN THERE AND YOU KNOW IT. GAME RUINED.    … Expand
  17. RoarinTiger10
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start off with the gameplay. The gameplay has changed a lot with new zombie types, smarter AI, A prone and jump button, new weapons, and new stuff to craft. With all these changes the gameplay is significantly better than the first one and was A blast to play. The graphics are honestly probably the best graphics on the ps4 besides detroit become human. The story was pretty good but could have been better. Joels death was not done right and completely forgets all the rules of survival in the first one with trusting strangers and telling them everything about you. There was an unnecessary sex scene with abbys story. However the game does a good job at humanising abby and her friends. It makes no sense to say Abby is poorly written because Eliie and Abby have the exact same motives and Abby redeems herself by the end of the story. The lesson of the story is revenge only makes you lose stuff and does benefit anyone including yourself. I feel like at the end they should have given the player a choice between killing Abby or letting her go because both endings make sense. This game also has amazing voice acting. I hope it wins game of the year.… Expand
  18. HClO4
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful and captivating sequel that i really enjoyed to play through. After all the bad news and user critics I was skeptical first, but the experiment Naughty Dog dared turned out really great. Since a main character is murdered brutally in the beginning of the game, the further plot revolves around hate and revenge. By not only playing Elli, but also her opponent, the player can feel both points of view. Most things are not that simple as they seem to be. The game clearly shows that revenge is not a solution and can make things even worse. The graphics turnde out very good, but not great. I expected a little bit more. The levels were created rather open than linear, as it was in the first part. This leads to more interesting levels on the one hand, but a constant fear of overlooking something. The mechanic of playing both opponents was a interesting innovation, but i would have preferred to play both characters alternating rather than consecutively. All in all: A very good game definitely worth playing.… Expand
  19. Tokage
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Очень неоднозначно. Являясь фанатом серии я ждал выхода с нетерпением, оформил предзаказ и всячески изучал разные материалы по игре. И вот, я её прошёл. С точки зрения графики и геймплея игра- шедевр с большой буквы. Привычные механики из первой части переработаны так, что хочется всю игру кидаться бутылками и кирпичами, да возить мусорные тележки, но вот сюжет... Я понял все сюжетныеОчень неоднозначно. Являясь фанатом серии я ждал выхода с нетерпением, оформил предзаказ и всячески изучал разные материалы по игре. И вот, я её прошёл. С точки зрения графики и геймплея игра- шедевр с большой буквы. Привычные механики из первой части переработаны так, что хочется всю игру кидаться бутылками и кирпичами, да возить мусорные тележки, но вот сюжет... Я понял все сюжетные повороты и решения сценаристов, но повествование построено очень небрежно. Это великая игра, как не крути, но из-за неоднозначных решений сценаристов 4 звезды. Несмотря на это игра никого не оставит равнодушным. Советую каждому, кто играл в первую часть пройти и вторую, это того стоит.… Expand
  20. DanM220
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story:Most people would disagree with this opinion but I really enjoyed the game, there were flaws with it, the story was a bit drawn out, I would have liked to play as Joel more and have less time with Abby, I think the emotions the game gives are things that not many other games have done, the sadness when Joel dies and the conflicting feelings when fighting Ellie with Abby and actually wanting to lose

    Graphics: amazing graphic 10/10 best of the generation no doubt, I understand how people might not like the story but giving the game anything from a 0-4 is unfair just for this reason

    Gameplay: also a 10/10 for the gameplay - builds from the last game but also stays true to its core, the dodge button and prone made the gameplay much better, saying that there’s no difference from the first game is just a lie, from the silencer to the new guns and Ellie’s knife and the new infected and boss fight Overall the small problems I had with the story didn’t ruin the game for me rather just stopped it from being a 9,10/10 but if u could I’d give the game somewhere between 7 and 8    … Expand
  21. Fislegybdidian
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Слишком много Эбби и нужно было больше отношений между Элли и Дины… Expand
  22. BERKUTGAMER
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So much LGBT! Very good gameplay and graphics on this generation. But the game has a lot of LGBT, and the plot is boring at some points.… Expand
  23. artanik
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    OK, it's not the original and some of the "politically correct" themes at times feel artificial, which doesn't help with the story, but it's still a great game and the story is still engaging. And of course the gameplay and the graphics are amazing.
  24. DerDidaktiker
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit I've just finished TLOU2 today after I had bought on release date. And I've been hearing the quarrels about this game and always tried to avoid them to make my own experience.
    And after all that, it is a really good game and I enjoyed every second of it. I can understand both point of views. However, I won't understand and talk to the people who are complaining about transsexual characters or that Abby is simply too ugly or similar s**** like this.
    It's shocking and in some way frustrating if the polt twist contains a change of characters and nobody wanted to play Joel's killer. But Naughty Dog tried something new and they did it really good.
    I've never went really warm with Abby and I would have changed a few things concerning story telling and plot holes, but I will never regret buying this game.    … Expand
  25. AlozComFlango
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Comparing this sequel to the first one, I can tell that it had improvements in every technical aspect. The graphics are incredible, sometimes even looking like a movie with real people. The gameplay is awesome as well, and every fight is just as violent and satisfying as it should be. The way the AI of the enemies work is quite good and the way they communicate with each other whileComparing this sequel to the first one, I can tell that it had improvements in every technical aspect. The graphics are incredible, sometimes even looking like a movie with real people. The gameplay is awesome as well, and every fight is just as violent and satisfying as it should be. The way the AI of the enemies work is quite good and the way they communicate with each other while fighting you makes it feel realistic and serious. Playing it with a headset makes the expercience even more engaging. The sounds are top-notch, they will emerse you even more with the environment and sometimes even scare you in some horror parts.
    Although the game seems perfect so far, it is not. The main factor in this game is the story. And even though I can understand and actually like some choices they took with the plot, most of it seems like they pushed it too far to have a story to tell in this game. The writting is good but it had so much more potential if they had gone with a saffer route. This gets evident when the most memorable parts of the game are a few flashbacks to the time when the first game ended.
    Summing all this up, the game is far from being bad and I actually had a good time playing it, but if you compare it directly to the first game, it stands quite behind, since that one raised the bar really high.    … Expand
  26. Bigpapa26
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A must experience. A different and special game. There is a little problem with the story but still a must… Expand
  27. alekshy
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Just as The Last of Us was the perfect way to introduce the next generation of the PlayStation with the PS4, Part 2 is the perfect introduction to the PS5 and sendoff for the PS4. Gorgeous and immaculate visuals, a tough and intense story, and characters with soul. While not living up to the masterpiece level of the first one, it’s a near masterpiece that people will remember for a long time.
  28. Gedfury
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I felt the game was manipulative and is designed for you to like Abby and just left all of our beloved characters from the first game dead or broken. Despite all these, the gameplay was really good and AI was outstanding. A lot of effort was put into the details of graphics. Would have given it a 10 if only they made more of what fans waited 7 years for, more of Ellie and Joel. The ending leaves a bad taste and felt unfulfilling.… Expand
  29. Tokki
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Эмоциональное опустошение и 8 пальцев Элли из 10.
  30. Liocon
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Good engine and good graphics. I loved the story. I made a 180 spin. First I hated Abby but in the end I understood why she does what she does.
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  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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