The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Xuehuapiaopiao
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Visuellement ce jeu est magnifique , les infectes sont bien faits et l'ambientation aussi et puis le gameplay on peut dire qu'il est bien le problème c'est que c'est trop SJW déjà j'aime pas sa mais en plus il traite les personnages comme de la mrd si vous jouez ou vous avez vu les spoilers vous comprendrez pourquoi en résumé un jeu magnifique ruine par son histoire de merde.
  2. Successful_00
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am already playing it, and it was not as ambitious a game as they were commenting, those of naughty dog, I have noticed many bugs, a very serious downgrade, and I see that it has the same graphic engine as the first one. Abby's character seems like a robot, what an ugly character, I am playing as fast as possible to be able to kill her in the bloodiest way, because heck how horrible is, I have also noticed some lows of incredible frames, and even so the notes gave it a 96 and almost 100 in all really?, this smells like you paid journalists very well, that game becomes monotonous and continuous in graphics and things to do, the ps4 pro can not over there I suppose I think that in the next generation the graphic change will be noticed a little more and the game will be more fluid in terms of frames. But the story was shattered by the argument of leading Joel into an ambush so easily, such a careful guy, and who didn't help other people, is so stupid. well this game in my opinion is overrated, the score it should have had was a maximum of 70,For people who are used to playing good games, and who have good stories and good graphics, this does not surprise us, it is not innovative and leaves a lot to be desired, rather it seems that the first one is better composed in everything, because even in graphics making comparisons are better in the flashbacks of the moment that joel kills the doctor and runs away with ellie. This game was left to several Junior developers posing as seniors and they destroyed the story as well as the design of the characters that they did not like everyone,overrated score, that game is a 70.… Expand
  3. summercampfox
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. State-of-the-art level design, sound, voice acting, graphics, art design, animation, combat, and world-building. Mixed feelings on the use of flashbacks and the dual narrative structure in the story. The beginning and end sections are gripping, but the time in between is disorganized and loses momentum as a result.

    Gameplay
    —My favorite aspect of the gameplay was exploring the detailed, open environments, especially the beginning section in Seattle.
    —If you can get past the brutality, the combat is pretty fun and strategic, but often the violence is so unpalatable I just wanted to stop playing.
    —The AI is much improved from the first game and it really does feel like you have to outsmart your enemies, which is impressive.
    —Survival horror fans won't be disappointed as the second act delivers some Lovecraftian nightmare fuel.

    Story *spoilers*
    —Sometimes I thought, "I'm not sure what's happening or what I'm doing and I don't really care when there are more interesting things going on that you're not showing me"
    —Sometimes, the story would introduce horrible ideas, retcon them, and then expect us to return to the story with full investment. When Tommy is shot in the head by Abby, I was instantly just like, "OK, I'm done. Do whatever. This game is over." And then it turns out he's alive later, and so my trust in the narrative came back, but only partly.
    —I did care about where the story was going, but I cared the most at the beginning and the end, like I said. Abby is well developed and she's an interesting character like Ellie, so I didn't mind spending time with her. It takes some time to reach this point, though, and at first, her story is almost unplayable given what we know about her. But then the game humanizes her, and so the trust in the story comes back.
    —You can never FULLY retcon or reverse disgust at what's happening in the story, even if that disgust turned out to be misguided.
    —In all, there are parts of the story I liked and parts I didn't like. It's mixed. I need more time to think.    … Expand
  4. Volta1re
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Для русского комьюнити. Как только игра вышла, я тоже слегка поддался всеобщей панике и решил, что тут с повесточкой перегиб. Не слушайте никого - ни тех, кто игру хвалит, ни тех, кто ее хейтит. Просто поиграйте и подумайте собственной головой, какой оценки заслуживает проект. Ставлю 10, чтобы хоть как-то компенсировать волну хейта.… Expand
  5. UnisoxGamer
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Los 3 puntos que le quitó para el 10 es debido a que la historia es una completa basura llena de coincidencias absurdas y políticamente correcta
    Vale la pena si solo te vas a concentrar en el gameplay y te gustan las películas de rápido y furioso
  6. ChaosTheVixen
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    The graphics and game play is good but the last of us has always been story based and I personally didn't enjoy the story as I found the character choices and dialogue to be subpar. I enjoyed some moments with Abby and some of her story but I feel like we shouldn't have played as her in the game. The treatment of lgbtq+ characters is also just used for misery and shock value.
    I feel like    The graphics and game play is good but the last of us has always been story based and I personally didn't enjoy the story as I found the character choices and dialogue to be subpar. I enjoyed some moments with Abby and some of her story but I feel like we shouldn't have played as her in the game. The treatment of lgbtq+ characters is also just used for misery and shock value.
    I feel like a way to improve this game and give its moral message of forgiveness and the flaws in revenge would have been to have the player play as Abby from the beginning and have her struggle trying to find Joel and Ellie and get revenge and she meets Lev and befriends and takes care of him like an older sister and then have the cult come back and beat up Abby and take back Lev and then she meets Joel and Ellie and Joel finds out who she is and befriends her and take her to Tommy's settlement for medical help she finds out who Joel is and tries to kill him but Ellie stops her and they offer to help her get back Lev and after saving him and defeating the cult take them to Tommy's settlement and then have them heal up Lev and Joel and Abby finally have a confrontation/talk and Joel,Abby,Lev,and Ellie go on a journey to the Last remnants of the fireflies and Joel sees what he put her through and Abby realizes that Joel is genuinely upset and saddened at what he has done and Abby comes to realize and understand why he did what he did after hearing him out. On their way to the fireflies they find other settlements and see what has happened to some of the last remnants of humanity, Have Abby teaching Lev how to shot a gun, having Ellie and Joel rekindle their father daughter bond and have Ellie really talk to Joel about her feelings, Have Joel teaching Lev how to fish or fight, have Abby and Ellie become close and see each other as friends and they end up in battles with bandit groups like from the first game and When they finally make it to the fireflies and Joel reveals who he is and they try to kill him only to have Abby protest and forgive him. If a character has to die then they should have Ellie choosing to give up her life for a cure or vaccine. The game ends with Joel at Ellie's grave and then Joel walking away to his home where he is teaching Abby and Lev how to play the guitar This could be a nice but sad ending like the Tell Tales the walking dead season 1 made me feel.The other option would be the doctors having Ellie live through the surgery and have her with Dina showing Joel his grandchild and Joel teaching Lev how to play football or something and him teaching Abby how to play the guitar as a nice feel good ending. A DLC or third game after either of these endings could be Lev and Abby adjusting to life and visiting other settlements and having like a war between the settlements. This is honestly what I would have done people can like the game how it is and thats fine but I personally didn't like most of the story.    … Expand
  7. Snakedany007
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This video game does not deserve a 100, what the hell do those who rated it so highly think? It doesn't deserve 35 either, its graphics are very good, its soundtrack, and its gameplay is much better than the first part, but its history is like a bad season of THE WALKING DEAD, for me it deserves:
    Graphics: 98
    Music: 94 Gameplay: 90 Story: 60 final assessment: 75 Because in a game    This video game does not deserve a 100, what the hell do those who rated it so highly think? It doesn't deserve 35 either, its graphics are very good, its soundtrack, and its gameplay is much better than the first part, but its history is like a bad season of THE WALKING DEAD, for me it deserves:
    Graphics: 98
    Music: 94
    Gameplay: 90
    Story: 60
    final assessment: 75
    Because in a game like this the most important thing is the story, and Neil Druckmann destroyed the characters of the first part, **** on all fans of the game.    … Expand
  8. WillKhami
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first game left big shoes to fill and the second game is not worthy to step into them.

    First of all, I'd like to get the easy part out of the way: this game is a technical marvel. The graphics are superb, the sound is masterful, the acting is next level and beyond. The production value blurs the lines between gaming and cinema, but unfortunately, the story and characters don't live up to the standards set by the first game, nor the incredible technical effort present in this one.

    Gameplay is much smoother than the original, but does not add enough to revolutionize the genre. Level design can feel repetitive, even when you're in different areas. The walking and the conversations are nice, but they out stay their welcome at times. The game is not difficult, and it's about as long as the the average single player games; 25 hours. The story is told from different perspectives to make an obvious point ; conflicts in the form of vengeance may consume people and outlast them. The main characters are single minded and their negative emotions leave no room for growth or development throughout the journey. They are charged with destructive emotions that ultimately lead them to lose everything, making the characters and the player feel empty because of how tragically primitive their world has become. Violence and bloodshed are detailed and magnified in a disturbing manner which only show us how far humans have strayed from values and civilization. Sadly, it all makes it a world not worth visiting and the characters do not merit our company.

    It is a regrettable that the second game couldn't push storytelling like the original did. But it did push the technical aspect and I wish it is enough, but it is the one aspect that will be overshadowed by future games with better technology.    … Expand
  9. fra_dnb
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    I’m a seeing all these terrible user reviews from 06.19 and I’m wondering..did y’all just did a speed run or what? At least finish the game before you give such definitive statement about characters and stories..
    I’m 4-5 hours in, so far a little disappointed by how the story takes off but I want to see how it evolves. Gameplay and mechanics are great as expected, but feel extremely    I’m a seeing all these terrible user reviews from 06.19 and I’m wondering..did y’all just did a speed run or what? At least finish the game before you give such definitive statement about characters and stories..
    I’m 4-5 hours in, so far a little disappointed by how the story takes off but I want to see how it evolves. Gameplay and mechanics are great as expected, but feel extremely similar to the first chapter, not sure if good or bad..    … Expand
  10. Pezzo
    Jul 3, 2020
    7
    I have no words, this game is a mix of sadness and happiness, that make me feel empty.
    Like "I know that append, but I don't want to accept it".
    The end it's something I have never seen before, I was litteraly crying.
    The final flashback of joel give a sense to all story but it hurts seeing him sad for ellie, knowing that he would die.
  11. Jtromp21
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game was not totally awful, the world was beautiful and the gameplay mostly kept you on your toes. The story was the largest disappointment of the game. Killing Joel in the first hour, playing as his killer who we have grown to hate while the game tries to make us sympathize with her as we play as her character for an extended portion of the game. The worst part was that Abby’s story turned out to be way more captivating than Ellie’s. There were more interesting characters who actually grew from their experiences before they were ultimately killed (kind of disappointing but not unexpected). The ending was the worst for me ultimately reaching Ellie’s climax and then deciding not to go through with killing Abby. What was this whole story for? Had she forgot about all the people who died or her family who she left behind. That was truly disappointing to watch. However, I realize story is not all that makes a game. As I said before I enjoyed the gameplay and having to outwit or outgun my enemies in certain areas while scavenging for materials or ammunition. I also enjoyed all the notes you could read to immerse yourself into the world. Overall, I was disappointed. It was not a bad game but it was certainly not the 10/10 game that all the critics had rated it. (The only spoiler I knew ahead of time was the Joel would die).… Expand
  12. meleagrokira
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Naughty dog does not understand the concept of revenge. The graphics are good and the gameplay has been improved since the first, the game is brutal and visceral. But the story suffers from a lack of writing, especially the new character in the game. The way her is introduced in the game, hinders any chance of the player sympathizing with his goal
  13. luistrouble
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Muy buenas las gráficas, música y producción, como siempre Naughty Dog además de símbolo crunch laboral también es símbolo de calidad en este sentido. El gameplay es bueno, hace mejores respecto a lo que había hecho el original pero después de mucho tiempo jugando se vuelve algo repetitivo. La historia es basura, se basa en plot-twists baratos, le escupe en la cara a los personajes delMuy buenas las gráficas, música y producción, como siempre Naughty Dog además de símbolo crunch laboral también es símbolo de calidad en este sentido. El gameplay es bueno, hace mejores respecto a lo que había hecho el original pero después de mucho tiempo jugando se vuelve algo repetitivo. La historia es basura, se basa en plot-twists baratos, le escupe en la cara a los personajes del primer juego y nos da unos nuevos completamente huecos. La parte cerca de lo que crees que es el final del juego en realidad se convierte en 6 horas insufribles de usar al nuevo personaje (que te hicieron odiar antes) en las que te presentan tramas irrelevantes a la principal y te desconectan completamente de esta. El final no tiene coherencia con los personajes y es completamente insatisfactorio.

    Si, entendemos, la venganza es mala y todo eso, pero cada una de las acciones por las que nos quieren hacer sentir mal son acciones que los desarrolladores nos obligaron a hacer. Intentan que simpatices con lo que hace el villano dándote 10 min de su historia pero no lo logran. Infinity War logro de mucha mejor manera lo que TLOU 2 quería hacer. Entiendes por qué Thanos hace lo que hace, por más descabellada que sea su lógica. En cambio en este juego nunca logran que pases mas allá del odio que le tienes al villano.
    Naughty Dog se va a lavar las manos diciendo que los que criticamos el juego y su trama somos transfobicos, homófobos, etc. Estoy seguro que le darán varios premios al juego pues cumple con la agenda política de varios "medios de videojuegos" que no representan la visión de los gamers si no de unos activistas wannabe. La verdad es que la historia decepciona y arruina un juego que si bien no merece un cero en Metacritic , tampoco un 10 o un 9, para mí un 7 seria una calificación apropiada.    … Expand
  14. MonaxRage
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Видимо не только я полюбил искать канистру с бензином в этой игре. Оценивать игру не пройдя ее? Ой как некрасиво. Сделать выводы и поругать можно для себя и обсудить с друзьями. Но зачем срать сюда?… Expand
  15. KingNekko
    Sep 17, 2022
    7
    The Last of Us 2 is a BEAUTIFUL game with BRUTAL gameplay (not a game for weak people) that fails to tell a well written and compelling story. Really difficult to like any of the side characters and to side with the characters that the game wants you to side with. The game is not a complete disaster but doesn't even come close to his predecessor.
  16. Dallas-boy
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Hey baby hey this is a wrong game why why tlou 1 is nice better than And what we have here nothing just nothing
  17. Matibravo6
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buena jugabilidad pesar de que sus mecánicas son del 2013, pero la historia es un sin sentido totalmente, no es posible que un personaje totalmente random haga lo que haga y mas encima el final que tuvo es triste, no, lo siguiente, por ultimo el desenlace de los personajes es super pobre.… Expand
  18. Brainlegs
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
  19. johnm1022
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m glad naughty dog wanted to try something different with the perspective of characters and it really developed the post apocalyptic very well through doing this; however, in some parts it went way too far. I didn’t mind playing as abby for the most part. As for joel dying, It was pretty sad how it happened so easily for him and it was pretty much fate. As the story unfolded, however, it was pretty clear that he deserved to die, at least Abby had good motivation to do so. Joel’s death really motivated me as well, to go kill every single person involved. I was so angry and furious and heartbroken, that when i played as Ellie seeking revenge i truly wanted to kill all of them, i didnt even care, i thought well, i don’t mind joel dying as long as i can kill every last one of them, to me his death would be worth it. Then we got to play as abby. Of course i disliked abby, but it was nice to see into the life of another community and see that they are very human. I think they could have made abby so much more likable though, she wasn’t even liked by her friends that much and i don’t know, i feel like if you make someone kill joel then make us play that character you better make that character even more likeable than ellie, and they kind of failed at that for me at least. Despite that, playing as abby was interesting and made me feel at least a little empathy for her, yet i still hoped for revenge against her which is why i didn’t mind playing as her. This was until my least favorite part of the game came...they made us play as abby, and beat the **** out of ellie. Honestly it was the worst part of the game for me and if this wasn’t in it i would have loved the game so much more. It upset me that the character i wanted revenge against the most beat up the character that was so beloved by me and the character i was rooting for throughout the game, and i had to do it. It was
    honestly so messed up to me. After that, i felt sick to my stomach and just wanted to stop playing. How does naughty dog expect us to like that part of the game? Why do they think our interests to beat up ellie would aline with abby’s when you showed her brutally kill joel? I was so disappointed and i just wanted to stop, but i continued. Honestly i just wanted to be over with it, but of course we got sent back to try and find abby, I’m not sure if i cared anymore, at this point i disliked the writers more than abby for making me do that to ellie. Then we finally find abby and we beat her but we decide not to kill her. I didn’t hate the ending but i can’t say i understood why ellie
    chose that...i think she realized joel really was a ****ty person and possibly took away the vaccine from man kind (based on the flash back that happened at the end) but she loved him too, and the reason she was even living was because of him and she knew that. I don’t know, honestly i wish we killed abby, but we both have gone through so much **** i don’t know if i even cared anymore.    … Expand
  20. rfts
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game's story revolves around revenge for Joel's death (And what a stupid and stolen death, Joel deserved a better death); but when it comes time to close the story, and have revenge, they simply put it for us to try to marry Ellie. What the hell is this bow ?!
    But we have a new chance to avenge Joel, and when we're happy to kill Abby, Ellie doesn't finish and let her go unpunished. Even with the character's journey, to find Abby, in the end this journey is simply thrown away. Final is disappointing, and they managed to throw away the whole arc created, by the death - silly and stupid - of Joel.    … Expand
  21. mohammadba
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    things could have happen differently and with better choices but at the end was a Good good game.
  22. kramer311
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    TLOU2 is excellent, some aspects of the story went off the rails, but as a game is the best naughty dog has done. Ashley should win awards for her performance in this game. If you loved the first one, give it a shot, just don't be attached to the characters from the first game.
  23. Band
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Going to keep this review free of spoilers: overall decent game, but not 10/10 game. If you are looking for a rational or realistic review, i recommend staying away from google reviews and these reviews. The majority of the reviews are 0/10 review bomb spam, or reviews that are clearly homophobic and hateful. On top of that, many scores rated as negative (4 and under) with descriptionsGoing to keep this review free of spoilers: overall decent game, but not 10/10 game. If you are looking for a rational or realistic review, i recommend staying away from google reviews and these reviews. The majority of the reviews are 0/10 review bomb spam, or reviews that are clearly homophobic and hateful. On top of that, many scores rated as negative (4 and under) with descriptions depicting what would qualify as a mixed score (5-7), which shows a lack of understanding of how to rate products. Fallout 76, a buggy and incomplete game only scored .5 lower than this game on user reviews, which again shows that this games user reviews are not to be trusted. Anyone reading who thinks the troll or review bombs are helpful, just remember, the developers are going to ignore and pass over reviews with the intent to troll, so if you think that review bombing will actually sway the developers to your side, it won't. In all, it is very embarrassing that the community reacts with review bombing and hateful reviews, especially when 21,000 people claim to have played and been competent enough to review a game released 24 hours ago. Metacritic is also intended for people looking to buy a game with little knowledge surrounding the game before purchase, so mainly causal players, so political rant reviews and troll reviews serve no use or purpose to people looking to actually buy the game, as most people care very little about the "politics" of a games story. Metacrtitc should look to add a purchase verification feature or play time counter or playtime cap in order to stop review bombs from ever happening again.… Expand
  24. Jaunster
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This is a solid 7-8 out of 10 game.

    The gameplay has been tweaked to be better than it's predecessor. The graphics, atmosphere, music and art style are all top notch. Very good. However, a game like this is made on it's depth of character and plot. And the characters have many, many failures to them. I won't go into the spoilers, however just understand that where the first game    This is a solid 7-8 out of 10 game.

    The gameplay has been tweaked to be better than it's predecessor.

    The graphics, atmosphere, music and art style are all top notch. Very good.

    However, a game like this is made on it's depth of character and plot. And the characters have many, many failures to them.
    I won't go into the spoilers, however just understand that where the first game managed to ratchet up the tension and involve you in the characters, this one failed.

    The characters are just unlikeable, and sometimes do quite stupid things plot wise that seem unbelievable - and the characters and plot are tighly coupled to enjoyment of a game in a narrative adventure experience like this. So bad characters + plot holes = significantly reduced quality of game, despite the rest of the clear expertise that put together the other parts of the game.

    And no, just to distinguish myself from a lot of the other reviews that seem a bit too fixated on the LGBT characters, I do not have 1 problem with LGBT stuff being in games, that stuff does not bother me at all and I'm very positive towards representation. But no matter the stripes of the characters, it's all moot if they aren't done well.    … Expand
  25. Nerfitti
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Great movie, mediocre game, same gameplay as last game. Nothing real new either.
  26. Rivercold
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es muy ambicioso y pulido con su gameplay y ambientación, de eso no cabe la menor duda, pero el peor error de este juego es el desarrollo de su historia, que rompe con todo lo presentado en la primera entrega...
    Nos vendieron una historia de venganza en los trailers para que al final se hechen para atras como si todo lo jugada no tuviera carga alguna en la trama...
    No tengo problema con la inclusión, pero la presencia de Abby y el personaje como tal se siente mediocremente argumentada y muy forzada cual si fuera un Fanfic, curiosamente tanto la protagonista como la antagonista tienes distintas preferencias sexuales.
    Ademas de escenas eróticas que no dejan nada a la imaginación, nuevamente forzandolo en la historia... (Qué coño pensaron en poner una escena de un hombre y un transgénero teniendo sexo anal?)
    Empezando, el incio...
    Las situaciones no se sienten naturales, sino muy convenientes para la trama (nuevamente forzadas), llevandonos al climax que es la muerte de Joel, tan absurda (por el simple hecho de que profundizaste y desarrollaste tanto al personaje para que lo termines matando como a un simple personaje secundario) como triste...
    Desarrollo...
    Al juego se lo siente con objetivo, hay solo desarrollo en el objetivo de Ellie que es vengar a Joel
    Terminando, el final...
    Resalto que mucha gente defenderá la muerte de Joel diciendo " es una muerte realista"... Pero hombre, si te vas a poner realiste hazlo de lleno y no hagas bajar a Abby para que luche cuerpo a cuerpo con Ellie en lugar de que esta la torture o simplemente le dispare en medio de los ojos (Nuevamente conveniente para la trama), me montas tremenda pelea, tremendo genocidio durante el desarrollo del juego, para que al final Ellie se heche para atrás solo por un insignificante flashback ¿Es en serio? Despues de matar a mucha gente dejas huir a la verdadera culpable (vaya obra de realismo, en que perra mundo viven?) que para rematar te arranca un dedo con su boca jajaja, no sé ustedes, hasta a la persona más noble la hubieran corrompido con toda esa serie de sucesos mostrados en el juego...
    La historia es una incongruencia total...    … Expand
  27. BobbySandhu
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    While being one of the most well made and visually stunning games this generation, the dark sequel has very divisive plot points that for many highlight political agendas being pushed. But no matter what you think of the divisive story choices, divisive or not they are just poorly written story choices that negatively display a story which around those story choices is well written. TheWhile being one of the most well made and visually stunning games this generation, the dark sequel has very divisive plot points that for many highlight political agendas being pushed. But no matter what you think of the divisive story choices, divisive or not they are just poorly written story choices that negatively display a story which around those story choices is well written. The gameplay is fluid and fun, environments and level design is stunning, game mechanics are well executed, but at the end of the day, Last of Us 2 is marauded by poor story choices.… Expand
  28. ChewingDeodoran
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Haven’t finished the game yet but so far i don’t see why all the hate? yeah joel did die way to early but the game is **** sick… Expand
  29. kennadycummins
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love the first last of us. it is probably my favorite game ever. but part 2 has nothing to do with the first game. sure there are some flashbacks but the plot is a revenge story. not a story about the ending of the last game. the best part about part 1 was the relationship between Joel and Ellie. but part 2 removed that. and the characters don’t really act like they did in the first game either. i liked the game but only when there is meaningful cutscenes or gameplay. and the combat gets really repetitive through out the game. the graphics are absolutely gorgeous. but this game isn’t a masterpiece, it’s a good game. but it is nothing compared to part 1.… Expand
  30. JNAPS
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going through this game was like an emotional roller coaster for me. As a long time fan of the original Last of Us game, I was excited to delve into the game. I was without a doubt hyped. The shocking death of Joel was something that got me angry, even making me want to put the game down. But as I kept playing I realized why Naughty Dog decided to do this bold move. Sure Joel died in a very bad manner but the point of this was to make us relate to Ellie more than ever. The whole theme of this plot is vengeance and the death of Joel not only instilled the feeling of revenge in Ellie but also in the hearts of many long time fans. Playing as Ellie on her quest to avenge Joel by bringing his killers to justice was one of the most gruesome and violent things I have had to see. But I really enjoyed it. The combat, stealth, movement and exploration feeling absolutely amazing and have set the bar for how sequels should build on what they had in their original game. During the beginning while I was playing as Ellie I really believed that this was going to be one of my favorite games ever, going as far as saying that it was better than the original at this point. But all these thoughts began to escape my mind as the game forced me to play as Abby, Joel’s killer, for a very elongated time of the game. WE THE FANS DO NOT WANT TO PLAY AS ABBY NAUGHTY DOG. Playing as Abby and seeing how evil she really was made me slowly begin to dislike the game and get more angry at Naughty Dog for making such a ridiculous decision, but if I’m being completely honest, that was pretty much my biggest gripe with The Last of Us Part 2. I enjoyed every other moment I experienced whilst playing as Ellie. Naughty Dog had the potential to make this game one of the best of all time. There were glimpses of this in the flashbacks Ellie had with Joel and in the sections of Seattle where you played as Ellie, but ultimately what kept this game from pleasing fans and becoming one of the greats for many people’s eyes was its writing and story decisions. Playing as Abby dropped my score down because it was something that I did not enjoy at all. We see all the evil things Abby does but the game tries to sway our view of her by showing how she interacts with her friends. This comes of as infuriating to me and is a result of bad writing. It’s hard for me to decided whether or not to recommend this game to a long time Last of Us fan because of how high it’s highs are and how low it’s lows get.… Expand
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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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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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