The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Avacyn363
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all hello videogames fans, i hope u get the time to read my review and not pull the trigger to quickly, also sorry if my english is bad (not a native speaker). Secondly I would like to talk about how much saddens me seeing in every place the comments for both lovers of the game and people that dislike it, being targeted as swj a**hole for ones and as homophobic, transphobic, misogynist...for others, is really sad that a video game has been reduced to this arguments for defending and at the same time criticize it. I am one that without any leaks played the game and personally wanted to like it but couldnt bring myself to it. First of all voice acting (im my country at least), graphics, ambientation... is perfect and I think that nobody can doubt that, it makes the game beautifull and lively. But not everything that shines is gold, at least that was the case for me. Yeah, I'm going to talk about the story, in this regard the first part of the game was "good" but lest not go ahead of ourselves and start from the beggining, the dead of someone so loved and controversial at the same time by everybody in this universe. I must say, that I don't consider Joel a hero, for me was a morally grey character that had done a lot of bad things, and that with the ending of the first game u could say perfectly that he was a selfish, lets say "father". Indeed he was, but I think that a great number people in that situation would have done the same thing, and I think, that because of that so many people could relate to him in some way. Now to the last of us part 2, so many people knew that joel was going to die, but that way of dying... I know what ND tries to do, killing someon so loved in such a brutal way just to cause hate in the people and give more sense to the revenge plot point but...why cause so much hate for that action and then put abby as the "morally white" character in the history? For me personally, it doesnt have any sense. I've read people saying, "If u think that is because u haven't understand the game, this a dark history with grey characters" I buy you the is a dark history (the sadness, emptiness and hate that I've felt is there to prove it) but the approach that they take is not based in grey moral characters, u have a dark one, Ellie in her quest for revenge, and a good/light one with Abby trying really hard that players like her, when is really dificult, again in a subjective and personal way at least, to do it. Abby is represented as an animal, child helper (that scene in the campment with the kids, trying to make everyone look good, and what a coincidence, being also in the scene that guy that spits on joel) trying to give u the impression that "hey, they are also a good person". As I was saying I couldn't feel that much empathy. This was also caused by, what I consider a bad choice of revenge for Abby. Don't get my wrong, I understand that Abby wants to revenge his father, that medic that u kill in the first game, that for everyone until this game wasn't more than a random npc. In that regard the same history could have been applyed to any of the fireflies memebers relatives, friends, etc. and I consider that is not well developed, they try to put everything togehther in this game (Abby's and Dad's past, which was someone that was a generic npc, and at the same time feel sorry for her despite how bad the game started with Abby). About Ellie part, I must say that it was alright, I know that the seek of revenge can make the best person become the worst against your enemies, but she was really rude to people that was close to her. And the ending for me is the worst part, the only person that lose everything is Ellie (yeah, I know, revenge is bad) but the case is, people try to defend this as "Abby also lose everything", I consider that she is the only of the 2 that, yeah Ellie and company kills all of her friends, but she has the posibility of a future with Leve, taking care of her and having an new "meaning" in life making Ellie at my eyes the only one that in the end lose everything and doesnt even have the option to avenge Joel after having lost herself through that revenge travel, and that really leaves me hearthbroken, sad and empty giving me a really bad taste and making that all the good points that the game has perish with it.
    Now a few things that I didnt wrote and I would like to put them over here:
    -Didn't talk about gameplay, is good (IA sometimes a bit easy in hardest difficulty, being able to stealth in front of enemys, maybe bugged I don't know) but pretty much the same as in the first one, liked the improvments with the silencer, weapon customization and crafting and the hand to hand combat.
    - Fireflies and trying to make you sympatethic for them, when they are pretty much the same as Joel, if not even more grey than he was, kidnapping people for the shake of finding the cure.
    I hope that if u buy the game you enjoy it, sadly I couldn't bring myself to like it.    … Expand
  2. GALAXYRT
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    The visuals and graphics of this game is beautiful but the story is garbage.
  3. whitetree
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    이게 게임이냐? pc는 넘긴다고 쳐도 스토리가 똥망이고 그래픽이 좋은 걸 스토리와 게임요소가 말아 먹은 대표적인 작품이 될 것같다. 짜증나네 진짜
  4. Pantaloon
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece, why people are giving it 0 out of 10 is bazar. This means they think the game has no merit whatsoever. The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is amazing and the story had me gripped throughout. Ignore the naysayers. You have to play the game.
  5. HaiTzung
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel did not deserve this !
    Get woke, get broke !
    You killed this amazing story with enormous potential, after the first game...    … Expand
  6. Xeptik94
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game with good story telling that makes you sit at the edge of you seat the whole way through. The gameplay is really fun with much improved crafting system, new skill trees to upgrade from (10 total), and much improved stealth mechanics, having the prone.

    Yapp yapp yapp, haters is gonna hate, I think there was a reason for every plot decision. They are just explained later in    Brilliant game with good story telling that makes you sit at the edge of you seat the whole way through. The gameplay is really fun with much improved crafting system, new skill trees to upgrade from (10 total), and much improved stealth mechanics, having the prone.

    Yapp yapp yapp, haters is gonna hate, I think there was a reason for every plot decision. They are just explained later in the game is forms of flashbacks. Which leaves you often with a "what? why?", but it gets explained later in a cool way.    … Expand
  7. Venca623
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game really isn't for everyone. But I found this game really beautiful on the graphic side, and that story... man I can't stop thinking about it after three days. In my opinion, this game is worth a buy, and you definitely won't regret it.
  8. Jgrey3691
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I have ever played. This game is almost up to the level of the first one. If I have to slap a number on its components then I’d say,

    Music: 10/10 Graphics: 10/10 Technical state: 10/10 Voice Acting: 10/10 Performances: 10/10 Gameplay: 10/10 Level design: 10/10 Environmental depth: 10/10 Story: 10/10 There may a few story pacing issues for some people around halfway    One of the best game I have ever played. This game is almost up to the level of the first one. If I have to slap a number on its components then I’d say,

    Music: 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Technical state: 10/10
    Voice Acting: 10/10
    Performances: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Level design: 10/10
    Environmental depth: 10/10
    Story: 10/10 There may a few story pacing issues for some people around halfway through the story but it’s a complex & intricate storyline that brings out the depth in characters we’ve grown to know & love!
    There are some strong sequences in the game but they are well presented & even though this game raises a bunch of new questions, I do strongly feel that by the time the end credits roll, it manages to answer all of them with a good ending.

    In conclusion, this is a must play if you are a fan or not. The sheer quality of this game surpasses most if not all games that are released these days and definitely deserves a buy. Naughty Dog delivers again & comes out with their strongest guns till date.    … Expand
  9. SingleCoil
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    I just finished the game and I thought it was excellent. I enjoyed the bleak story and the settings, graphics, sounds, the acting, dialogue and action were all first-rate. I'm a big fan of stealth level-clearing action and there was plenty of that. The AI was good enough to make it fun. It's definitely a dark story and will make you uncomfortable but it was an interesting experienceI just finished the game and I thought it was excellent. I enjoyed the bleak story and the settings, graphics, sounds, the acting, dialogue and action were all first-rate. I'm a big fan of stealth level-clearing action and there was plenty of that. The AI was good enough to make it fun. It's definitely a dark story and will make you uncomfortable but it was an interesting experience playing from the characters point of view. It's one of the few games that I'm likely to play again a second time although with the size of the game I feel like I more than got my money's worth.

    My main frustration was just that for some areas midway through the game the rules had changed from what I'd learnt in the earlier parts meaning I missed collectables or spent a long time trying to get into a room that was not possible at that point.

    Looking back I can't believe how many memorable environments and situations there were. It's a great game.    … Expand
  10. RoyCarmine
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    That's what happen when a game studio make games for those who don't play those games.
    I hope Anita got enough money to make it up to you Neil. ^_-
  11. MikaPika228
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    One of the worst games I’ve ever played. Bad gameplay,bad story,bad main chars
  12. zhr880915
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this best game ever, everybody hate it because Joel dead.this game is not all about revenge !… Expand
  13. Mickeulant
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just terrible. Worked their staff to the state of exhaustion having many quit to bring us this woke destruction of everything that was good about the first game.
    Do not buy!    … Expand
  14. Valeraxd
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I can recommend this game to all people without judging it by estimates. The game is very cool
  15. Johnnychoo
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    It is Amazing game!! , great game play, I also ok with the story, I don't know why everybody hate abby so much? Is because she look strong or not pretty looking?
  16. genocide2225
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The game not only justified its existence but it is pretty damn good sequel on its own. One of the best games I’ve played this year; a swan song for the PS4.
  17. Sas_is
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full tasteless propaganda **** When will developers begin to think about ordinary players (who are your audience), and not about any minorities there?… Expand
  18. DracoSafarius
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    As for the game... I just can't find much to like in this. The gameplay was never a *great* thing outside of occasional multiplayer in the first one, and really the only thing going for this game are its improved graphics and models over the first game. Aside that, oh boy was the story a train wreck of completely nonsensical decisions that were both uncharacteristic and sloppily written.As for the game... I just can't find much to like in this. The gameplay was never a *great* thing outside of occasional multiplayer in the first one, and really the only thing going for this game are its improved graphics and models over the first game. Aside that, oh boy was the story a train wreck of completely nonsensical decisions that were both uncharacteristic and sloppily written. Characters are handled awfully, and it just gets worse when the ending rolls around which just makes even less sense after the whole game before that. All I can really say is that this game is just bad.… Expand
  19. Coupadhin
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II is the best game in history + GOTY 2020

    Go for it !
  20. Sulkiest
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great game that i recommend to everyone who owns a PS4, this game would be a 10/10 if it wasn't for the second half story, i get why they needed us to play as Abby, but i really hate that character, if the Abby part was like 2-3 hours long it would be fine but i think 10 hours as Abby is just not right, maybe would have been fine as a DLC, but not for the main game.… Expand
  21. perkin
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Worst story ever!!! Some results are not unacceptable, but the process of reaching it is too rough!
    In addition, part of the gameplay experience is also very bad. The open world design and some unnecessary stories really affect the game rhythm. I want to sleep several times during the game.
  22. srithikdatta
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece with a story that is more remarkable and impactful than it is enjoyable.
  23. Checho2398
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Me decepcionó la historia, varios acontecimientos forzados, sin sentido y un final que deja bastante que desear, me hubiera gustado que la decisión final la hubiera tenido el jugador, para que así cada quien tenga el final que considere correcto y que no te obliguen a quedarte con un final tan insatisfactorio. ¿Que sentido tuvo perdonar a Abby si igualmente Eli se quedo sola? Aún si matabaMe decepcionó la historia, varios acontecimientos forzados, sin sentido y un final que deja bastante que desear, me hubiera gustado que la decisión final la hubiera tenido el jugador, para que así cada quien tenga el final que considere correcto y que no te obliguen a quedarte con un final tan insatisfactorio. ¿Que sentido tuvo perdonar a Abby si igualmente Eli se quedo sola? Aún si mataba a Abby igual terminaba perdiendo todo lo que le importaba, en fin... me arrepiento de haber comprado este juego que solo consiguió hacerme enfadar, todo lo contrario al verdadero propósito de un videojuego que es divertir y entretener, pero en este caso no lo disfruté para nada.… Expand
  24. Siaroli
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    why underestimate the game if you have not seen bright LGBT agendas. First you need to play this beautiful game, and then draw conclusions!
  25. MatthewDyck
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that is satisfying to play gameplay wise, but a messy story/plot set it back. Characters show up, and dissapear so quickly without really making an impact to the overall narrative. Standouts for the new cast include Lev and Dina, while all the characters you know and love give knockout performances. Sadly, the good just barely outweighs the bad, and for that reason I give The Last of Us Part ll a 6/10… Expand
  26. Dahom313
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Worst story ever They’ve ruined the game to me
    Also they’ve ruined how abby looks
  27. Zaraerosia
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you follow the political trend, get the right number. This is a demonstration of chasing graphics but ignoring content that makes the game top notch. they redo a completely new version, I can gain points.… Expand
  28. Wolfe_Froste
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it! The emotional roller coaster... The flashbacks, seeing things from another's perspective and thinking twice about some things. I freaking love it! Thank you ND and Ashley Johnson!… Expand
  29. Silverback34
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game feels like it was poorly written and it should never deserve high praise for anything besides the fact that it did put a spotlight on the LGBT community as a positive thing but my main problem with this entire game is the fact that it's supposed to be a revenge story but the only person that got revenge for what they were trying to get revenge for was the person that everyone is hating on even though there's nothing really to hate on her for yes she's not aesthetically pleasing or that much of a relevant character in anything of what we've had and the fact that they killed off from Joel and how they did it was subpar at best and we should never try to say that this game is worth the money that it is asking for because there are major plot holes in the entire game and Ellie from the first game feels non existence her character drive or ark feels small she has no effect on me at all and that sucks because I was such a big fan of the first game yes this entire thing of zombies really scares me and it's a good thing that it does because I play the game simply for the story because I love the fact that Joel was able to redeem being a father in the first one and somewhat of it in the second game which is okay but still they should have went with his death a little different they should have actually killed Abby because without those revenge I don't know this game is just terrible and it should never get anything but a bombed review because it destroyed the legacy of The last of Us and you should never even attempt to try to pick up this game because you'll be wasting your money and wasting your time… Expand
  30. Sami_calypso
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. People terrorising the reviews are either unable to empathise, or appreciate masterful story telling. Naughty Dog have created an absolute masterpiece here that left me shook to the core, hit deeply at so many points. This is a must play.
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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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