The Last of Us Part II

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  1. press_pause
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all if you seriously have a problem with the LGBTQ+ content of this game or think you are oppressed to believe in a special agenda I recommend psychotherapy for you or dating a girl – oh wait, you might be too ugly for that.

    Now to the actual game: Graphics are breathtaking. I personally liked the overall mechanics – still many didn't.

    Still, the story is a boring "Kill Bill" copy and not even executed well. The first 15h of the game feel like a tutorial being too long. Playing Ally first feels just wrong but after some time her relationship to Lev is one of the few good points were similar emotions come up to the time when Joel and Ellie started to connect. But that's about all actually.
    The characters are flat, not very funny (I especially liked the way Ellie was a "big mouth" in the first part – all gone now) and have changed significantly – especially Ellie. There are only traces of the "old Ellie" of pt. 1 in her character left.

    It's a shame to see where the story has come. A bad story would have made an average game. The game is below average because it's first 13 h could be shrunk down to 3 – that would have been more fun than this torture we've been asked to play. Sad.    … Expand
  2. AlanNFroes
    Aug 31, 2022
    1
    Decepção define esse jogo. História ruim, personagens novos sem carisma (Abby, Lilly, amigos da Abby), personagens anteriores mal aproveitados (Joel, Maria, Thommy), personagens novos também mal aproveitados (Jesse, Dina), bugs, e um final bem ruim e sem sentido. The Last Of Us nasceu e morreu no primeiro!
  3. Ginam83
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s nothing like the first one. That’s fine but didn’t do better. First one is a masterpiece. This one is just mehhh.… Expand
  4. HandsUpGimeBean
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be one of the most disappointing sequels of all time, disrespectful to the first game and all that it stood for. The story is poorly executed and full of plot holes. The characters that we've waited 7 years for are shadows of their former selves and act idiotically. I feel mislead by false advertising, I bought this game for a story about Ellie and Joel, a story about revenge. I play as another character for half the game that I despised for brutally torturing and murdering my favorite character 2 hours into the game. How an earth was this approved of. The second half of the game was a drag and suffered from some of the worst pacing issues I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. What also made the original game so special were the side characters, how they were all stellar in their own unique ways. They truly were a gift, I can name every single one of them and remember why I liked them years later for how impressionable they were. Every single one of the new characters lacked depth, I just didn't care and by the time you start growing any connection to them they all are maimed or die. What in the hell were they thinking skipping the 4 years we actually were interested in. They rely so much on shock value and shoving a message down your throat that they sacrificed a well thought out streamlined plot with phenomenal character development which is why most people loved the 1st game. I just felt nothing for these characters. At every moment I see violence is bad. look here abby collects coins, there's two sides to every story, I DON'T CARE. Look you killed Abby's dog now go play fetch with it. I DON'T CARE. It's so manipulative. Look she's pregnant, dead. Feel bad, Ellie bad after Ellie ACTUALLY kills her in self defense. Look at what you've become, let abby live, PISS OFF. After everything I don't even get to kill Abby the psycho who feels no regret after anything she did, at least Ellie was questioning herself, shaking and puking. In the words of the pregnant lady "You're a piece of **** Abby". Shooting someone who save you with a shotgun and hitting them with a golf club, shooting children, sleeping with people in relationships, being so great at killing you're one of the highest members of the WLF.
    She got revenge and got away with Lev, Ellie doesn't get revenge losing everything. Miserable game, It's the death of the franchise for many. It already needs to be remade. I've never felt so disappointed with a game ever. I've never felt the need to review a game until this one. I really wanted a great sequel or no sequel at all, this has tainted the 1st game for me which is my favorite game of all time. That was my worst fear.    … Expand
  5. RoshikageKira
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 is one of, if not the best gaming experience I have ever had (sounds like an exaggeration but I really mean it). This game shook me to the core and left me emotionally wrecked by the time I completed the story; Naughty Dog has done a great job of getting the player invested in the game and its characters and has made a valiant effort in exploring parallel narratives thatThe Last of Us 2 is one of, if not the best gaming experience I have ever had (sounds like an exaggeration but I really mean it). This game shook me to the core and left me emotionally wrecked by the time I completed the story; Naughty Dog has done a great job of getting the player invested in the game and its characters and has made a valiant effort in exploring parallel narratives that force you to empathise with both perspectives of the story so far. The gameplay, albeit very similar to the original game, has vastly improved in fluidity, animations, and does a great job of providing the player options to explore, take multiple routes, and discover the world around them in a much more natural manner (compared to the prequel). The combat is also an impressive step up from the first game; each encounter flawlessly creates an atmosphere of tension and fear that I haven't felt to such a degree in games I've played before. The stealth system has improved, the player has more freedom of movement, and weapon customizations and character upgrades allow you to choose which playstyle suits you best. Oh, and need I mention the graphics?

    But more about the story - as aforementioned I thoroughly enjoyed it, it does a great job at forcing the player to reflect on their decisions and look at the conflict from various perspectives. Without spoiling too much: halfway through the game, there is a somewhat sudden shift to a parallel narrative that was taking place throughout your playthrough up till that point. This part of the game is what is a turn off for many players, as they find the jump too jarring and out of place. Although I disagree, I do see where they're coming from and do acknowledge the slight pacing issues that are a consequence of this twist. There is also a certain fight sequence right before the epilogue of the game which didn't quite sit right with me, but I can't say much without spoiling the story.

    Overall, I think this game is nothing short of a masterpiece, and much like the prequel is a giant leap forward for storytelling in video games. The best advice I can give you is to go in with an open mind, and you'll certainly love it.    … Expand
  6. eskittles
    Jul 15, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a community of multiplayer experiences and competitive gaming, single player/story driven games have always been my favorite. Of course, I have always loved diving into a game like Valorant or Overwatch or even a fun party game from time to time but story driven games will always have a special place in the world of gaming. Instead of being explicitly told a story, games allow us to come along for the ride. For The Last of Us 2, this is arguably for the worst. Although a technical and visual masterpiece, the story leaves the player manipulated into cheapening everything from the first game. The player is made to feel guilty for a murder that never was forced upon the player in the first game in the first place. Then the player is made to sympathize with a new character. I get it but I also don't care because the story is poorly paced and manipulative in how it portrays its characters. Ellie is demonized by the decisions you are forced to make and Abby never has to make said choices that would make the player feel conviction. It feels less like this moral grey area the writers thought they were making and more like forcing their feelings of the main characters onto the player. The writer's described their intentions as to "make the player question everything from the first game". This game made me really question every decision involving the writing in the second game. Neil Druckman and the writers really threw away what is otherwise a beautiful game with their heavy handed, shallow story telling that ultimately makes for an unsatisfying sequel.… Expand
  7. Brenofonseca
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    queria entender por que tanta avaliação negativa, joguem o jogo antes de avaliar
  8. JMOE
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    What an experience! Better than any movie I have ever watched and probably top 3 story lines of any game I have ever played. Short review: Game play has not changed much from the last game, Graphics are top notch, Gore is off the chart, and the storyline is enthralling! Long review: I rarely pay full price for any game but going of the reputation of the previous title and its DLC, IWhat an experience! Better than any movie I have ever watched and probably top 3 story lines of any game I have ever played. Short review: Game play has not changed much from the last game, Graphics are top notch, Gore is off the chart, and the storyline is enthralling! Long review: I rarely pay full price for any game but going of the reputation of the previous title and its DLC, I pre-ordered this the night before the release to download overnight. From the very beginning you are thrown right back into the first game. The feeling of despair and disconnection are experienced as Joel describes to his brother the events that took place on his journey across the country. How he took something not only from the world but from Ellie herself. Something that gave her a purpose in life, that gave her a drive to continue as everyone else died around her. As the game goes on, we see them both come to grips with their past while trying to survive in a world with just a shred of light as they make their new home in Jackson.
    I don't want to give too much else away, but the game runs you through almost every human emotion there is to be felt. You see the perspective of your enemies throughout the game’s multiple bloody conflicts (I do mean bloody). There is gore everywhere as you furiously try to stave off getting eaten alive, evade maniacs that want to make you a sacrifice, or crazies who want to put you into slavery as an infected fighting gladiator. As the credits rolled and the awesome acoustic score played, I sat reminiscing for 20 minutes on the experience of it all. There is something here for everyone. A story of a daughter and her benefactor turned father figure, a brother trying to help is own blood navigate through his second chance, and a daughter coming to grips with loss. I have heard some say the game is “pandering” to a larger audience. There is a strong LGBT and feminine presence in the game that in my opinion is woven into the story well and does not distract from the experience. Having played the first games DLC Left Behind, I already knew what to expect from Ellie’s character going into this one. I did very much like to see the strong presence of Asian characters throughout the game as well, something I have not often seen in American based story lines.
    The only disappointment I had with the game is I felt the infected where kind of 3rd class advisories. Runners where no threat, clickers were barely a challenge even when alerted as you could just run away to a safe distance to shoot, and bosses such as the bloated where very few. Yet with even this there are two or three great fights with the infected culminating with what i will say is the "showdown" in the garage. All in all the fighting system as a whole could use just a little update to make it more dynamic. With all this being said, go into the game with an open mind, an extra pair of pants, and the will to survive. You will not be disappointed!    … Expand
  9. Popdog
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    The gameplay is the same as ever, a bland, paint-by-numbers TPS that never gets above a 6/10. The upgrade system is boring, the puzzles are simplistic and braindead, it's just generally not fun to play.

    The story is what really brings this game down to the absolute bottom floor. It's not edgy, it's not subversive, it's just poorly written schlock that's an embarrassment to the whole    The gameplay is the same as ever, a bland, paint-by-numbers TPS that never gets above a 6/10. The upgrade system is boring, the puzzles are simplistic and braindead, it's just generally not fun to play.

    The story is what really brings this game down to the absolute bottom floor. It's not edgy, it's not subversive, it's just poorly written schlock that's an embarrassment to the whole idea of storytelling in video games. I don't think I've ever been this disappointed in how poorly a very simplistic idea has been failed to be told, and I've already seen half a dozen suggestions that would've been more impactful or more interesting themes to explore.    … Expand
  10. O_Leonel
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Story game without a history. Often i didn't really knew what was happening either because i was really bored or because it really didn't make sense. Hateful characters, principally the main ones. As for gameplay there was nothing innovating, every Sony game transitioned to this formulated gameplay.
    The Last Of Us Part II is a "game" for people who don't play games and sadly, if this games becomes sucessful, we'll probably be in a very negative place for creativity as developers or players.    … Expand
  11. apxkzmflxlrdksa
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I didn't expect this kind of story. Why are you trying to teach us even in the game?
  12. Laharlx
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Overpriced and ridiculously expensive.
    the game went from apocalyptic survival to gay porn movie
  13. EruIiuvatar
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a true rollercoaster of strong feelings that are elicited from some bold story decisions. It goes without saying that it is a marvel to look, listen, and play as it is portraying the most beautifully realized and detailed urban post-apocalyptic world we have seen in a game to date. Although the story takes some turns that could be helped by some adjustments inThe Last of Us Part II is a true rollercoaster of strong feelings that are elicited from some bold story decisions. It goes without saying that it is a marvel to look, listen, and play as it is portraying the most beautifully realized and detailed urban post-apocalyptic world we have seen in a game to date. Although the story takes some turns that could be helped by some adjustments in their longevity, it nevertheless hits some truly high notes in their sentimental impact to the player.… Expand
  14. AC91015
    Jul 6, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I **** loved The Last Of Us(1), I was 12 when I played it (I’m now 18) and it truly was the first video game that made me feel emotional. Not to mention the ending to the first game got me choked up because of the beautiful soundtrack but also the powerful writing and performances. Personally, I believe that if Joel was to be killed, it would be done in a heroic way. The fact that Abby just so happens to be saved by Joel is just goddamn lazy to me. Owen and Abby discussed how they’d get into to Jackson and if he (Joel) would even be there. I also feel heavily mislead with the trailer for the game making it seem like Joel and Ellie were going on another journey together.
    I was beginning to like Jessie as a character but then boom, he’s shot in the **** face, I guess because if Abby missed then she would’ve been killed by them both; end of the story. I was hoping we would be able to play as badass Tommy, avenging his brothers goddamn death, but no, he had to lose eye to Abby and get a hobble as well. I mean Tommy was basically maimed, Jessie was murdered. Abby then decides, that’s not enough?! Tf?
    Some questions I have is why weren’t Joel and Tommy suspicious about some random ass people so close to the town of Jackson? Why were they so trusting to these people? Wouldn’t they have been hostile to an unknown group like Maria was to Joel and Ellie at the dam? If Dina sensed she may be pregnant, why would she put herself and her unborn baby in danger? Why would that Mel character choose to go out on a mission even though she was more pregnant than Dina?!
    The last thing that pissed me off the most was the ending. Ellie was seeing images of Joel’s beaten-to-a-pulp corpse, you’d think she would just have killed Abby out of pure sadness and rage. That would’ve impacted just in general and would’ve been more human. That was Ellie’s whole reason for going to California in the first place. She ruined her relationship with Dina for nothing. Ellie killed arguably dozens of “WLF’s” that weren’t connected to Joel’s death in any way. These such wolves may have just presided in Seattle. No, no, killing one more person would be terrible. I left the Last Of Us Part 2 with a feeling of confusion and a scowl on my face. The story was “out of order”. There was a lot of lazy writing in my opinion and convenience for the plot. The characters of this game didn’t feel like they were the same universe as the first game. Let me say this again, I loved The Last Of Us(1). In fact I played the first game probably 7 times, I had fun with the MP part of the game as well. I am not even going to play The Last Of Us 2 a second time. To put it very bluntly, the story is **** the visuals are phenomenal, the animations are really good, and the gameplay has a dodge and jump option.    … Expand
  15. DoctorB
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst story in videogame history combined with boring gameplay. Remember when this was about infected?… Expand
  16. sslobonmykob
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I absolutely regret my purchase. They butchered the story and I wish I could erase this from my memory.
  17. GhostRiiper
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sehr gutes spiel! durchgespielt und Jede Sekunde genossen! Lasst euch nicht von den 0er Fake We… Expand
  18. Salva168
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. It's a shame some people try to ruined and say bad things even without playing. Really awesome game, the story and how it tells it.
  19. ufc77
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This Game is absolutely fantastic. One of the best Games I've ever played in my life. 1110! Thanks @NaugtyDog for creating this amazing game and journey ❤️
  20. Thomasc333
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great overall gameplay. Complaints of the way Joel is killed is over dramatic. It causes emotion of sadness and anger, which is what I think Naughty Dog was aiming for. After Joel’s death it gives motivation to seek out his killers. The world of TLOU2 is not for the weak who expect fairy tale endings.… Expand
  21. ZenithDarksky
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    From the graphics to the mechanics, this game is amazing. TLOU2 has very few bugs that I've encountered, as well. The writing is perfectly fine, as well. Theres a surprise very early in the game, and at first it made me very worried for the rest of the game, but after playing through the game, I can safely say that I wouldnt have it any other way.
  22. opor
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    When it was announced 2016 that there would be a sequel in the future I was first really excited.
    But as it tourns out I could barley bring myself to finish The last of us 2 since the story is so poorly written and the characters make, throughout the game, stupid decission that make no sense.
    Hardpass don`t buy it and safe yourself 60 bucks.
  23. cassdeangelis
    Jul 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually enjoyed the first half of the game think the gameplay and the graphics are very good and the decorations are beautiful and varied. However, a story-based game definitely must have a much better story and character development. the characters of Ellie and Tommy are not developed enough. To me, what completely ruins the game is forcing you to play as Abby for like 10-15 hours (almost half of the game) right before the main story's climax. I don't know if anybody else felt like I did, but I couldn't care less about Abby's character and story, and I never got to empathize with her, I think is what the writers were aiming for. I was there for Ellie, the only thing I was thingking about while I was playing abby was Ellie I just wanted to go back to her and fight by her side. I think if they had just removed that part from the game, it would be much better. I feel like everything's been done to make Joel and Ellie look bad. It's the wrost ending i've seen. I can't express how disappointed I am right now, after 7 years of waiting. Lazy and amateur writing, the developers had pure gold in their hands, and threw it away. Maybe they shouldn't have made a second game after all.… Expand
  24. Jaredp98
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute spit in the face for last of us fans. If you enjoyed the first game DO NOT BUY OR PLAY THIS GAME. Nothing but a waste of story.… Expand
  25. cyenhung
    Aug 9, 2020
    0
    Terrible story line. I feel betrayed as a loyal player in the previous game. Not recommending.
  26. rezagtx
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Funny people are saying story must takes defferent way what way? The way you like? Great game dark brutall balck as it is get. 10/10
  27. SophP
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    "but i can't walk on the path of the right, cuz i'm wrong." The Last of Us Part II is not better than the first, that is all that people should know before buying this game. But is it bad? not at all, this game has clear messages, a good story, amazing graphics and physics and the first game gameplay but a little bit more polished, the only things that made me feel like not giving it a 10"but i can't walk on the path of the right, cuz i'm wrong." The Last of Us Part II is not better than the first, that is all that people should know before buying this game. But is it bad? not at all, this game has clear messages, a good story, amazing graphics and physics and the first game gameplay but a little bit more polished, the only things that made me feel like not giving it a 10 are the gameplay (it could have been way better), the enemies AI and the secondary characters
    This game gives us what we needed to see and understand, actions has their consecuences and we aren't the good guys in this story. We get what we deserve and that's all    … Expand
  28. MrPibbles
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    As a note: Don't be fooled by the negativity generated by online gossip about inclusionism - the inclusion of transsexual and homosexual characters is sensible in story context and does not overshadow any important aspects of the story.

    As for my review itself: Gameplay is smooth and visceral, though places more focus on appearing cinematic than feeling responsive in the way other    As a note: Don't be fooled by the negativity generated by online gossip about inclusionism - the inclusion of transsexual and homosexual characters is sensible in story context and does not overshadow any important aspects of the story.

    As for my review itself:

    Gameplay is smooth and visceral, though places more focus on appearing cinematic than feeling responsive in the way other action-oriented games are. The most impressive aspects are the incredibly lifelike and fluid animations, and the enemy AI which is deep and extremely believable. The multitude of difficulty options are a great assistance in tuning the game to a setting you enjoy. I found that I loved stealthier sections, but was put off by straight-up fights that would result in immersion-breaking deaths and trial-and-error gameplay. I was very pleased to find that there are different difficulty settings for stealth, combat, and resource gathering that can all be adjusted individually.

    The presentation is phenomenal as usual for a Naughty Dog game. The graphics are just as impressive as they appear in the trailers, and the music (though often subdued, lying in the background) is very appropriate and shines through when it needs to.

    Clearly the most contentious and important aspect is the story itself. Director Neil Druckmann stated long before release that while The Last of Us was about love, the sequel would be about hate. This is an extremely accurate summation of the themes and tone of this game: it is incredibly bleak and upsetting. To create a game that intentionally inflicts emotional pain and discomfort on players is a tricky balancing act: push the tragedy and frustration too far and you risk alienating players who just want to have fun or indulge in some escapism. The story of The Last of Us Part II clearly doesn't sit right with many players for this reason, though I think many people are too quick to condemn games that confront them with unfortunate realities or uncomfortable situations. This game deliberately forces its players to engage in actions and gameplay segments that they will want no part of in order to drive home its core message. These parts of the game are meant to make you feel bad. The main characters of this game make a lot of terrible decisions, and this has upset a lot of players who believe they know the characters better than the writers do. It is important to understand that none of us who live modern lives and can afford the time to complain about videogames on the internet have the faintest understanding of what it's like to grow up in the kind of world portrayed in this franchise.

    This drama confronts players with some of the darkest, most vile depths of human behavior, and as a result, it is not a fun story to be a part of. If you play this game and feel frustrated that things don't go the way you want them to, then the story is working as intended. It is a portrayal of the futility of revenge, and is clearly meant to leave you feeling empty and exhausted. I have personally never been emotionally affected by a game as much as I have been by this one.    … Expand
  29. MALEKDR
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    this is bad really bad naughty dog ,, the story is bad ,, the graphic is been downgraded
  30. xavamanx
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm fan of the last of us! The last of us was amazing and awesome game! I think that impossible make bad game after so beautiful game like last of us! Tlou2 destroyed everything that we love in first game! They destroyed awesome story and make really b... Sh... T! Tlou2 is not the same that they show us on E3! They made downgrade of this game and it's look like that they used the same game and nothing add new in this game! But more funny how Selling more funny how Journalists try seedling this game before how they get money for that!)… Expand
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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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