The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Coretmanus
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I've now completed The Last of Us Part II twice and I am really impressed with the game. I also replayed the first game recently to make sure any comparisons I make are meaningful.

    Story: Continuing from the end of the first game, Last of Us Part II focuses on Ellie as the key protagonist. Without spoiling the game, Ellie's journey is full of difficult choices and weighty character    I've now completed The Last of Us Part II twice and I am really impressed with the game. I also replayed the first game recently to make sure any comparisons I make are meaningful.

    Story:
    Continuing from the end of the first game, Last of Us Part II focuses on Ellie as the key protagonist. Without spoiling the game, Ellie's journey is full of difficult choices and weighty character moments and I found myself gripped. There are additional characters introduced in this game. Standout is Abby, a new character who parallels with Joel's journey from the first game. There are sections where you play as Abby and I found her gameplay to be a refreshing change from sections playing as Ellie.
    Overall the focus of the story is a revenge mission made of two parts. Again I won't go into too much but the ending is satisfying and sets up for Part III whilst also being a definitive end to this part. I found the story to be more realistic than the first game. Characters question their actions more here, and murdering hordes of people is no longer just a 'by product' of a journey, but part of a clear story narrative. The writers have also been brave with the story choices. I was particularly impressed with the representation in this game. There are numerous characters introduced from BAME backgrounds and there are characters tackling issues linked to sex and gender identity. This doesn't feel shoe-horned, but rather a natural reflection of the world we live in, not the make belief all white world you see in most games.
    Focusing on multiple story lines, does at points make deviate a little from the overall narrative, but not so much that it hinders the story.

    Gameplay:
    The new elements added to Part II are great. Part stealth, part frantic action, most fighting sections left me running around looking for resources to stay alive. With the introduction of new enemy types, the game stays fresh whilst refining what was good in the first. I'm particularly impressed with the enemy AI which is more reactive than ever. Especially the dogs, which as a dog lover, I must say I hated them by the end of the game.
    Weapon mechanics are similar to the first game but better. On one end you can craft silencers for your pistol, on the other you can craft explosive arrows. I did two runs and in the first I was largely stealthy and made use of the ability to craft arrows and silencers. On the other I went in loud, making use of explosive ammo and bombs. Either way there are plenty of tools for the job.
    This game also ups the horror elements. Now the infected are scarier than ever and there are a few scenes which particularly shook me up. New infected types are introduced and they are a great additional challenge to the game.

    Sound:
    The music is as excellent as ever with the score from Gustavo Santaolalla bringing a great ambience to the game. I played the game with noise cancelling headphones and found the soundtrack immersive and powerful. There are moments where the soundtrack really builds as the character is grappling with tough emotional decisions, and of course, when you are running for your life.
    The sound effects are also better this time. Guns sound punchy and the infected sound scarier than ever.

    Overall:
    If you loved the first game, you will also love this game. The characters have grown in weight and complexity and the gameplay is fine tuned to perfection. It is the only game this console gen I have immediately replayed and I look forward to doing so again.    … Expand
  2. Bogdanbogdan
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра великолепна хорошая графика и я понял Эбби как персонажа и сочувствовал ей когда убили Оувена и Мел… Expand
  3. DimonchickOff
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ну справедливости ради сюжет откровенно говоря слабый. А главная проблема тут в том что нам на самом деле не показывают «серую мораль» а после середины игры начинаю обелять чёрное. Извините но абсолютно мерзко играть за Эбби. А попытки оправдать её достаточно слабые. В конце-концов если нам хотели сказать что Эбби не плохой человек то почему она зная что Джоэл убил её отца это спасая девочку, что он только что спас жизнь самой Эбби, она всё равно его пытает и забивает клюшкой. Был бы она действительно не плохой то в её глазах он бы если и не заслужил прощения то хотя бы легкой смерти (без пыток и издевательств). Не уместная Санта Барбара (я не про локацию а про беременных на каждом шагу и всяких любовных треугольников, а 8 сезон ИП прям точная аналогия игры) не логичность некоторых поступков. Персонажи раскрываются плохо (но это в сравнении с первой частью, если говорить об играх в целом то это среднячок). А уж концовка вообще не обоснована ни как. Это может игрок, зная все события, может уже простить и не так хотеть смерти Эбби но у Элли вообще не было повода её прощать кроме того что их оставили в живых в театре, но зачем она тогда отправилась за ней? Короче финал обесценивает всю игру, все жертвы и все усилия. Да и в целом весь сюжет тут пытается шокировать а вот с другими эмоциями всё плохо получается(исключение эпизод с днём рождения Элли) да и явный закос на игру престолов и Нигана из ходячих мертвецов (только в ходячих раскрыть Нигана получается гораздо лучше) Со всем остальным помимо сюжета всё хорошо не считая что иногда разрыв между интересными событиями и сражениями бывает очень большой особенно на высоких сложностях когда надо собирать весь лут и заглядывать в каждый угол прежде чем дальше идти. Ну разочаровывает то что иногда напарники раздражают и мешают что от этой игры точно не ожидал. Ну и так как сюжет для такой игры это «краеугольный камень» на котором всё и держится игра на мой взгляд 6/10 ( но тут может каждый по разному воспринимать сюжет, на кого-то сработала задумка Дракмана но как мы видим сейчас явно не большинству) вот и получается что игра плоха там где игроки не ожидали, и получили то чего не хотели. Лично мне это игра обезценила первую часть.… Expand
  4. Brikkerr
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Как человек, который прошёл первую часть Одни из нас в первые дни выхода в 2013 году, я ждал вторую часть 7 лет, я жаждал анонса этой игры. Когда она вышла я сразу её прошёл, я заходил в каждый дом, каждый угол, я хотел насладиться ей полностью. И знаете, я насладился ей на все 100%. Всё те претензии, которые выдвигают "люди", ставившие нули и единицы этой игре, разрушаются дополнением кКак человек, который прошёл первую часть Одни из нас в первые дни выхода в 2013 году, я ждал вторую часть 7 лет, я жаждал анонса этой игры. Когда она вышла я сразу её прошёл, я заходил в каждый дом, каждый угол, я хотел насладиться ей полностью. И знаете, я насладился ей на все 100%. Всё те претензии, которые выдвигают "люди", ставившие нули и единицы этой игре, разрушаются дополнением к первой части, где уже было показана сексуальная ориентация Элли. Мне дико неприятно, когда игре, такого уровня ставят низкие оценки только из-за того, что им не нравится, что в игре есть ЛГБТ персонажи. Мне просто вас жалко, что вы так и не смогли получить удовольствия от этой игры.… Expand
  5. dani_mateos
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego ha cogido tanto hate por razones obvias, a la gente no le ha gustado que Joel muera de esa manera tan dura y luego tengas que controlar a su asesina durante horas, es un juego oscuro, no es un uncharted, no tiene final feliz, sin embargo el juego es maravilloso, poético, tiene muchísimos paralelismos, mensajes, en los que viéndolo superficialmente no te quedas con todo, y es lo que ocurre con la mayoría de los jugadores al parecer, es una perfecta secuela del primer the last of us quedándose con toda la esencia del primero, simplemente una obra de arte.… Expand
  6. DOBERMANNN
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это лучший сиквел за последнее время, оценки заниженные поставили мамкины нытики которые либо не играли в этот шедевр, либо попусту зажрались!!!… Expand
  7. frm0025
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This game was beautiful. It's bleak and the tone is dark, but it has a very distinct pallet/voice. I applaud the incredible talent that worked on this game.
  8. TonyMarony
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Gameplay is good
    The graphics are great
    The sounds are nice too
    But the Story is meh ...
    I would like to see The Last of us Part 2 with the same characters but a different story . I would like a Story that is about The Relationship between Ellie and Joel and a Story where Joel doesn’t die Maybe something like : Abby finds out where Joel is and she tries to find him an kill him and Joel and ellie have to run away or something like that . I would appreciate it much more to see a this story then the story we got .

    „Sorry for my bad english“    … Expand
  9. lazariuss
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Спасибо "догам " за игру , всем кто хейтит игру , советую сходить к врачу . Я понимаю не понравился сюжет, но гемплей , графика, анимации, стрельба и много чего ещё .... я более чем уверен что большинство даже не играли, а прошли на Ютубе .Спасибо "догам " за игру , всем кто хейтит игру , советую сходить к врачу . Я понимаю не понравился сюжет, но гемплей , графика, анимации, стрельба и много чего ещё .... я более чем уверен что большинство даже не играли, а прошли на Ютубе .
  10. Psycho97
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is done very well, sorry for all the people who always want a happy ending, but in life it's not like that .....… Expand
  11. Damn_Lusquinha
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amei demais o jogo, não entendi as críticas negativas, pois o enredo apesar de ser simples surpreendeu, prendeu ao jogo, a trilha sonora estava impecável, digo o mesmo das animações e jogabilidade, masterpiece de game.… Expand
  12. Mesciupippi
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    the best work in the world of artistic communication, if we consider films; TV series; books; etc .... This is the best in history, PERFECT
  13. Esskayplays
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    With the hate that this game was getting I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did, it does have its issues, particularly around the half way mark. I think it could have been doing with being a few hours shorter as well. If you're a fan of the series i'd say its a must play, there's scenes that are genuinely upsetting and shows the brutality of the world that these characters live in.With the hate that this game was getting I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did, it does have its issues, particularly around the half way mark. I think it could have been doing with being a few hours shorter as well. If you're a fan of the series i'd say its a must play, there's scenes that are genuinely upsetting and shows the brutality of the world that these characters live in. Was this sequel needed? No. Am I glad it exists? 100% since finishing the game I haven't been able to get the characters out of my head and find myself left wanting to know what comes next, that said i'm not sure if I'd like a third game.… Expand
  14. Rbleininger
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I was amazed by how this game makes you feel. Its an incredibly fun game to play. Not a happy game but a fun game.
  15. Metascore2
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was amazing, I don’t understand why so many people hate it. If it was exactly the same and nothing happened. The story wouldn’t be good. There’s so much emotion and brought me to tears several times. Ellie’s statements when killing and just little comments and her visible discomfort and ptsd is shown so well and even with Abby who at first playing as made me annoyed, was made so well that I ended up feeling bad for her and her story. The ending showed Ellie as human, and Joel’s death, though very sad, brought the game together, with Ellie and Joel’s visible desperation emotionally and ending on bad terms, you could see Ellie break down and loose herself. And that’s what I love about it. It’s Ellie’s story. And her life, and gives another POV. Amazing game 10/10 would play again… Expand
  16. KayraCetin
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics 9/10
    Sounds 10/10 (best I had ever heard if not perfect, the closest it can get)
    Lights 9/10 all of these things are amazing and top notch... but the story, man... I think it is a nice story, it was well done but very very poorly executed... Joel’s death... I understand these people hate him and the way they killed him, sure... Joel had it coming, he killed a lot of people, he was not a good guy but we still loved him, in our eyes he was justified, he was a good guy (objectively he wasn’t)... I expected and wanted Joel to die so we would have a purpose but just not this way... The decisions made by Joel in the second game was just plain stupid... and let’s accept that he **** up and got himself bashed by a golf club sure, the more blood the better but then I don’t wanna play as the woman who killed him for 10 hours... that is just boring, there is no redemption for Abby, I don’t wanna connect with her after she killed Joel, maybe if they made me connect with Abby first and then she killed Joel, I would still be angry but I would of not quit playing 50 times while playing as Abby because it was just pointless... I just hope the third game ain’t gonna be this dark and pointless, they just made Ellie suffer (Sure, she went on revenge instead of living her life and so when she comes back she has nothing left) I understand that but it was just not worth playing to be honest, I would have rather just leave everything as they were in the first game... In short, technically this game is amazing 9/10 (It can never be perfect), story wise (which matter to me the most) good story but super **** execution so 5/10 (-5 for **** execution, +5 for the story itself) and not worth full price...    … Expand
  17. mya-
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone hating on this game needs to play it through again, and this time they have to pay more attention to the story, not just Joel's death. Yes, Joel's death was sudden and brutal, but that's just a reflection of the game. They didn't just kill him and then he wasn't in the game anymore, there were flashbacks and the whole plot revolves around him. He is very much present throughout the game. Playing as Abby was kind of like a punch to the gut, for the first part of the game we'd been told to want her dead. But then we see that, really, she's not that bad and not that different from Ellie. That's another astounding part of this game, the way that it shows us time and time again how brutal Ellie is, and how we should technically want her dead too. But we'll never want Ellie dead because... we just wouldn't, and it's something the game does so well, building up our support and love for the protagonists (for example Joel, a very flawed character who we loved) The graphics, well, they were undeniably amazing, the scene where Abby is climbing over Seattle is phenomenal and something I've never seen in a video game before. Seattle itself looks incredible, the Infected are almost too realistic at times, it's all done so well. This game was gut-wrenchingly brutal, it makes you do things you'll hate, not only in the killing sense, but even when someone says "Let's cut through this building," it fills you with dread. More than once I crawled through a dark, abandoned building in silence, breath held for when the clicker would jump out at me, but then nothing happens and I felt stupid for being so apprehensive. Overall, this game was well worth the wait, it hits you in all the right ways and doesn't always heal the wounds it leaves, something I loved about it.… Expand
  18. dittowinter
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This is the best game for me. But I can understand why the user score is low
  19. schroedi1988
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The game looks fantastic. The story is fantastic and engaging, even if I don't make every decision. Nevertheless, every decision is understandable and is not a mistake.
  20. Litttleadrian99
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Más que un juego es una película que podría encajar muy bien a las grandes producciones de Hollywood. Me encanta
  21. serz86
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Great game. I have never played anything like that before, impreesive story and great gemaplay
  22. Mettiu
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Great story for a real big game. Wonderful starring, amazing partnerShip. Just a displeasure what happened in the story.. great job ND!
  23. Wallance
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Gran juego, increíble historia y una jugabilidad perfecta, la mayoría de notas negativas que veréis son de gente que juzgaron el juego antes de que saliese, solamente por que la protagonista perteneciese al colectivo LTGBI
  24. UTS
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    This game is not about gameplay, or multiplayer, this game is about story. People buy this game and wit this game is for the story. And you ruined it. If your purpose to make people hate this game, abby, and you. Ok you succeed congratulations
  25. Bebopxciii
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Never has a game made me feel so stressed and so uneasy, The best way i can think to describe this game is like the whole process of going on to a roller coaster when you are afraid of heights and have motion sickness like myself. You anxious at the beginning ( waiting in line), you're terrified when you're on it, then your adrenaline is pumping and a bit nauseous afterwards, but you'reNever has a game made me feel so stressed and so uneasy, The best way i can think to describe this game is like the whole process of going on to a roller coaster when you are afraid of heights and have motion sickness like myself. You anxious at the beginning ( waiting in line), you're terrified when you're on it, then your adrenaline is pumping and a bit nauseous afterwards, but you're glad you had an experience like that. The only real problem that i had with this game is the pacing near the end. Everything else i experienced outweighs that one gripe i had. 10/10 for me.… Expand
  26. Kazakage7th
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. people really need to give this game a chance. Yes Joel dies early, but it makes you feel the hate that Ellie has for those people. Then playing as Abby you see why she did what she did. The graphics are amazing, story is fantastic, and its just as intense as the first game. Please don't let the false hate spoil this game for you… Expand
  27. Jayemvee
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I’m glad I didn’t give in to the sheep opinion of completely hating this game and calling it trash before it even came out. The leaks sounded worrying without context. But putting everything together with full 25-30 hour journey. Everything made sense. This is a powerful story. One that doesn’t hold your hand and does things just to conveniently make you happy by the end. This game isI’m glad I didn’t give in to the sheep opinion of completely hating this game and calling it trash before it even came out. The leaks sounded worrying without context. But putting everything together with full 25-30 hour journey. Everything made sense. This is a powerful story. One that doesn’t hold your hand and does things just to conveniently make you happy by the end. This game is brutal and emotional, it challenges you through and through, and by the end I was fully satisfied with the story it told. I couldn’t have asked for anything more in a sequel. It stands tall right up there with the first game, and I truly mean that.… Expand
  28. Babado
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This game produces so many great moments that will stay with you for years to come. I'm absolutely blown away by this game. There are incredible sad, beautiful and exciting scenes that you will think of long after you put your controller away. I want to thank Naughty Dog for creating this unique experience.
  29. JPM1976
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Game is great, the character actions make sense in their context. And asking questions with a story is not the same as judging the player. The final description made is as ambiguous and interesting as the one in the first game. Game play loop does get a bit stale as the game is much longer but always looks great in a very well realised world
  30. TaliMancer
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    I loved the first game and the DLC and I think it included people of many different backgrounds, ethnicities and sexual orientations in a very good way that added value to the story. But the main reason why I loved and still do love the game, was because of the interactions between Ellie and Joel. How Joel found in his heart to love again despite what other people did to his daughter andI loved the first game and the DLC and I think it included people of many different backgrounds, ethnicities and sexual orientations in a very good way that added value to the story. But the main reason why I loved and still do love the game, was because of the interactions between Ellie and Joel. How Joel found in his heart to love again despite what other people did to his daughter and how Ellie found a person whom she could trust to always be there for her.

    I never found any love for the fireflies as they wanted to kill a child for a vaccine that was not even guaranteed to work, and how the hell would they even deliver said vaccine or produce it in a post apocalyptic world? Anyway, the second game is beautiful beyond belief and I am certain it was made for the ps5 first and foremost and that we will see the true magnificent visuals when that console arrives.

    But stunning visuals only do so much and even if the game succeeds with representation and also have some really intense action scenes, the story is boring and really not even close to the first game at all. The story is a **** and I am disappointed and I never could have dreamed that the story would be so bad. Yes, the story is dark and gritty but that is also more or less all it is, there are no light to search for when the one is in the darkness. The ending is a catastrophe and I am certain most people will not be happy or even content with it.

    I will be honest as I do not think this game is a zero nor is it a ten. People giving the game a zero are but hurt little spoiled brats and people giving it a ten are virtue signaling SJWs. I have nothing against any ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion and the game is not bad because of representation, it is bad despite of representation.

    I would give it a 5 out of 10 because it is a gorgeous looking game with gameplay that is ok but not as good as one would expect after such a long time between the first game and this game. The story is literally trash and seems to been have written by someone that is both blind and deaf when it comes to have a feeling for the soul that was present in the first game. Do not buy if you loved the first game for the story, buy it if you really love the gameplay from the first and would love to kill hundreds of people and mushroom-people.    … 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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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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