The Last of Us Part II

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. JIegokoji
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Good game, but too much LGBT and they repeating thang again and again. Technically it is perfection
  2. ChaosWarrior23
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Absolutely horrible story, SJW game all the way through. ND killed the franchise just like that. 0/10

    Trash Trash Trash
  3. UrGameSucks
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is an amazing game with ''controversial'' topics that may trigger some snowflakes. If you don't like women or gay people or transgender people then don't buy this game. Go lock yourself in the closet as the world evolves without you. Anyway, this game is for mature adults. You will have to kill a lot of people and handle topics that might not be suitable for children.The Last of Us Part 2 is an amazing game with ''controversial'' topics that may trigger some snowflakes. If you don't like women or gay people or transgender people then don't buy this game. Go lock yourself in the closet as the world evolves without you. Anyway, this game is for mature adults. You will have to kill a lot of people and handle topics that might not be suitable for children. From the best animations I've seen in this generation to incredible gameplay and story, you really get why Naughty Dog is known to be the best in the bizz. Its hard to go into details without spoiling but I say this is really worth it. Do not be discouraged by the review troll bombing. I highly recommend this game for people who love post apocalyptic settings, survival crafting, and horror elements.… Expand
  4. shortwoodbe
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Visually stunning. Story is top notch and has some serious twists. An emotional rollercoaster. One of the best game series.
  5. Hippystank
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    The game isn't enjoyable due to bad story decisions. The gameplay and graphics are good but not mind blowing. The 0/10 and 10/10 reviews are both wrong... It's just an average game because of the butcher work they did to the story. The game is average, a 5/10 is right.
  6. mamalikesmambo
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    They took a beloved duo from the first game, and ruined it for fans who played, replayed, and loved the series. How can you be so Tone deaf to your fans.. I gave the game a 6 because it is a beautiful game and has alot going for it visually, but the plot just ruins it for me. I am very saddened that they invest us in the first game, only to slap us across the face in the 2nd. I will neverThey took a beloved duo from the first game, and ruined it for fans who played, replayed, and loved the series. How can you be so Tone deaf to your fans.. I gave the game a 6 because it is a beautiful game and has alot going for it visually, but the plot just ruins it for me. I am very saddened that they invest us in the first game, only to slap us across the face in the 2nd. I will never buy a Naughty Dog game at launch ever again....… Expand
  7. advkiller7
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    the best game i have ever played. in fact after this game gets the game of the year they should never give another game the same award because it will be pointless.every other game i will play from now on will be judged by this standard and i don't think anything will come on par
  8. Fallor
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Update: So while i was so disappointed in the game - I read some story spoilers... **** hell, i wish i would read the REAL reviews for once. This is not disappointing - this is an epic failure.

    While i didn't want to believe user reviews - it was my own fault. While the game itself is good - the story about "revenge" is terrible. A poorly made attempt to create a scenario for a new    Update: So while i was so disappointed in the game - I read some story spoilers... **** hell, i wish i would read the REAL reviews for once. This is not disappointing - this is an epic failure.

    While i didn't want to believe user reviews - it was my own fault. While the game itself is good - the story about "revenge" is terrible. A poorly made attempt to create a scenario for a new game. Mediocre, predictable and terribly disappointing for a studio like this. This is not a story that makes players angry. It makes players disappointed and frustrated.

    If that was the best Naughty Dog could offer - they should have created a completely new story.    … Expand
  9. DanetAlireza
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Betraying the established characters just for the sake of subverting expectations is straight-up bad writing and this game has a lot of it.
    The Last of Us Part II 's "subversions" crippled the characters and damaged the established world of the last of us. the potholes are everywhere and the characters' choices don't make any sense.
    The gameplay is the same clunky mess that you can    Betraying the established characters just for the sake of subverting expectations is straight-up bad writing and this game has a lot of it.
    The Last of Us Part II 's "subversions" crippled the characters and damaged the established world of the last of us. the potholes are everywhere and the characters' choices don't make any sense.
    The gameplay is the same clunky mess that you can expect from Naughty Dog, but the level design makes it awful and boring to play. The betrayed the characters and fans, just to be controversial.
    One of the worst games I've ever played.    … Expand
  10. MovieFiend0
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This game is terrible! The story is awful and the characters you play are NOT enjoyable unlike the first game. Naughty Dog should be ashamed of themselves for releasing a sequel like this. They took a great game and flushed it down the toilet.
  11. BloomMN
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From a PTSD standpoint it didn’t make much sense to me, the ending was bizarre. They dumbed down Joel & Tommy in order to fit the death scene they wrote, which was just odd. The story felt manipulative and forced in order to uplift abby while **** on ellie. They claim the story was about action and consequences and subsequently “revenge” yet the person who couldn’t move on after 5 years (abby) who committs the act of revenge gets uplifted in the story and ellie gets written down. It all felt very unnecessary and pointless and thats not something you should feel during a game journey, that the hours were pointless. Apparently they originally had Ellie kill Abby, which would have made the story make more sense and have a more satisfying ending, but apparently they changed that halfway through, because of Halley Gross, who seems to have butchered most of the story trying to subvert expectations rather than focus on logic, previous character behavior, and just focusing on writing a good story. Its naughty dog, so when it comes to the fidelity, gameplay, animations, cutscenes, voice acting, gunplay, accessibility its all god-tier, its just a shame the story is so bizarrely written. Not having a single hour in this game to play as Joel, with all its flashbacks, is astonishingly bad writing and disrespectful to the fan base seeing as how he’s dead now and you can’t play as him ever again unless they do a Pt. 3 with more flashbacks. I don’t care if you kill main characters, tons of movies and games I love have done that, but at least write it with some intelligence and respect for the characters rather than worrying about subverting or shocking the audience. I think the pressure to do a sequel got to them and they tried a lil too hard on this one and it sabotaged them.… Expand
  12. criticargame215
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Si te gusto el primer juego muy recomendable, gráficamente sobra decir es perfecto la historia sin duda un acierto muy bueno arriesgado pero exelente sin duda historias como estas son las que más hacen falta en este medio 10/10.
  13. simgue
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great follow up. One of the rare games which pulls you deep into the story. Gameplay is fantastic.
  14. AdamDamkjer
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rarely can a game's ending be anymore dissatisfying as this one! It really build a villain up, that you love to hate, and then blew it by leaving the player with a really bad ending. No closure and a bad storyline.… Expand
  15. Anturs
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is considered the biggest game in PS4. I don't know if that's real, but the game is f****** awesome. The first one is better, for me, but the OST in this game is G-R-E-A-T. The story is something that I'm not going to talk about because much has already been said about that. The gameplay it's perfect if you liked TLOU 1, It's simmilar, but it's way better than the old one.This game is considered the biggest game in PS4. I don't know if that's real, but the game is f****** awesome. The first one is better, for me, but the OST in this game is G-R-E-A-T. The story is something that I'm not going to talk about because much has already been said about that. The gameplay it's perfect if you liked TLOU 1, It's simmilar, but it's way better than the old one. Personally, I'm not going to listen to the negative scores 'cause I know, I'll kill my enemies, when they come...… Expand
  16. seynie
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    What a game! What a ride!
    I don't agree with all the decisions the characters made, but i understand them,
    i was angry and happy at the same time with the ending!
    Can't wait for the last of us PART 3!
    Applause to Naughty Dog, Respect! Don't change! This is what i want from games
  17. gustavo7489
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    O jogo parece ter uma história legal. Mas o problema é que quase não parece jogo. Pra cada 10 min de gameplay tem 40 min de cutscene e falação tá mais pra um filme que pra jogo. Decepção com a naught dog
  18. bugsspace69
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games ever, I don’t understand why people are so salty jus because Joel dies, but is the best in everything, just enjoy it… Expand
  19. DONOSSO
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Esta claro que no llega a la altura e impacto que tuvo The Last of Us 1 por algunas decisiones de trama, pero no significa que sea un mal juego, de hecho es de lo mejor trabajado que he visto en cuestión de gameplay y detalles, eso está muy bien. Se que hay puntos de la trama que no son del todo placenteros para un fanático y el manejo de algunos personajes pero lejos de eso no representaEsta claro que no llega a la altura e impacto que tuvo The Last of Us 1 por algunas decisiones de trama, pero no significa que sea un mal juego, de hecho es de lo mejor trabajado que he visto en cuestión de gameplay y detalles, eso está muy bien. Se que hay puntos de la trama que no son del todo placenteros para un fanático y el manejo de algunos personajes pero lejos de eso no representa un mal titulo.… Expand
  20. samfischer354
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Safe one of the best games ever on ps4
    A must play for all ps4 users ;)....
  21. Vcorrea89
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not a 0 or even 3/10. Nor is it a 10/10. What I found this game to be is incredibly engaging, despite a bit too much “circumstantial” storytelling. I lost my wife in Walmart, but Jesse can find Ellie in all of Seattle... :|

    Let’s go ahead and address the main reason most people are upset with this game, Joel’s death. Despite aforementioned circumstantial storytelling (Abby just so happening to stumble across the man she’s set out to kill), I don’t mind how this was handled. Do I wish he was never killed? Sure, I like Joel. But his death only works because I like Joel. Many people have said that Joel is out of character here in that he trusts this woman, Abby, despite a history of mistrust. For one, I never viewed the decision to go to Abby’s hideout as implicit trust, but ultimately, they are running from a horde. It made the most sense to me to seek immediate shelter rather than possibly lead this horde to the town of Jackson. And I’ve seen many people say he should have died sacrificing himself, which feels like such a cliche way to kill off a character, and the fact that his death isn’t handled in this way makes me appreciate the risk, and yes it is a risk the devs have taken, even more.

    All other storytelling aspects, are handled well, if not at a snails pace. I love the constant call backs to Joel and Ellie’s relationships through the strum of a guitar in addition to the flashbacks, those both positive and those that end in conflict. My favorite part about The Last of Us Part 2 is the subtle storytelling. Nothing is in your face and if you aren’t looking, you’ll completely miss it. As an example, when exploring Joel’s home after his death, you find an “idiots guide to space” book on his bedside table, and you do not truly learn the significance of this until several hours later. Even then, that significance is not spelled out as that book can be completely missed if you aren’t exploring every nook and cranny of this game.

    Ellie’s emotional arc here makes a lot of sense in its flow. Initially, I shared in her anger and relished in the death dealt out, especially to those responsible for killing Joel. As the game went on, that anger wavered, both with myself and Ellie. It felt like there was a real cost here. I found myself hoping the ultimate meeting with Abby would be met with words rather than bloodshed. Forcing her to see Joel as the father-figure he died as rather than the monster she believed him to be.

    The shift to Abby’s perspective was an actual breath of fresh air, despite the fact that I do not like her. I felt less like the devs were forcing me to like Abby, rather to just understand her motivations. To me, this is another huge risk, and I love the game for it. I find it fascinating to dive into the shoes of, arguably, the villain of this story. While not likeable, I did find her relationship with Lev pretty endearing, especially as he helps her conqueror her fear of heights. Again, great subtle storytelling here, this relationships stems directly from Abby’s reaction to not only Joel’s death but how she is perceived from that outcome by her peers.

    The gameplay here is far more engaging than the first. I loved every encounter and the level design is, in my opinion, the best that Naught Dog has done for any of their games. While the game is funneling you towards the end goal, it FEELS like you can go anywhere, despite that being demonstrably untrue. I’ve seen criticism that gameplay lacks “set pieces” as they’re present in the first, such as Joel being captured by one of Bill’s traps, forcing you to protect Ellie while hanging upside down. I’d completely disagree with this sentiment. I found these types of moments to be plentiful, from multiple hoard encounters to a pretty incredible car chase, an insane Bloater fight with Ellie and Joel, and...probably my favorite, exploring the lower levels of a hospital which turns out to be Seattle’s ground zero for the outbreak.

    I really like this game. It’s not perfect, but it is thrilling and an emotional punch in the gut. I did not want more of the same (Outside of gameplay) with the Last of Us Part 2. I didn’t want the formula for the first game to be replicated here, because that is always what we get with video game sequels. In the end, I found the story to be both thrilling and heartbreaking with incredibly complex characters at its center.    … Expand
  22. Edwinnn
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Most people saying that the game has bad narrative don't even understand what narrative is. They just hate certain events/characters in the game. And they resist the game because of that.
    Let's ignore narrative and first look at the other aspects. The visual is astonishing, level design remains high standard, and the details in this game are insane. As for gameplay, you'll definitely    Most people saying that the game has bad narrative don't even understand what narrative is. They just hate certain events/characters in the game. And they resist the game because of that.
    Let's ignore narrative and first look at the other aspects. The visual is astonishing, level design remains high standard, and the details in this game are insane. As for gameplay, you'll definitely enjoy it if you enjoy Naughty Dog's previous games. It's more polished and smooth.
    Look back to narrative, as you can see from the reviews, this is definitely not a game for everyone. In fact I won't recommend it, not everyone has what it takes to appreciate this game: a strong and sympathetic heart. The story is dark and distressing indeed, and triggers quite a lot of negative emotions along the journey. But it also presents the most complicated, touching and beautiful relationship I've ever seen in a video game, and provides the most intense and unique experience.
    So all in all, I think TLOU2 is a masterpiece. I understand why so many people dislike/hate this game, but for those who can accept the plot for what it is and embrace it, this is definitely a must-play.    … Expand
  23. ertf564
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    Terrible story and blatant disrespect to fans. And that scene was the most disgusting thing I've ever seen in a video game.
  24. aidree1
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The game takes big risks and push the boundaries unlike any other game I played. For some, these risks paid off. For others, it didn't. I think for me those risks paid off very well.
  25. woody2314
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Not sure what everyone's problem is.. Seems like there are a lot of entailed gamers out there. I thought this story was awesome, but even if you hate the story, the game play is some of the most polished and enthralling you can play today. Anyone who gives this one star isn't being objective. Amazing game.
  26. VinS112
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Технологически эта игра срез поколения и это лучшая игра за последние 7 лет.
    К сожалению они имеет еще и не всегда уместный срез современных модных течений Америки.
    Новая история говорит, на важные, но очень простые вещи. Для того что бы задуматься об этом не нужно тратить 30 часов на прохождения. и по этому это 9, а не 10. Во всем остальном это великолепное произведение. Которое    Технологически эта игра срез поколения и это лучшая игра за последние 7 лет.
    К сожалению они имеет еще и не всегда уместный срез современных модных течений Америки.

    Новая история говорит, на важные, но очень простые вещи. Для того что бы задуматься об этом не нужно тратить 30 часов на прохождения. и по этому это 9, а не 10.

    Во всем остальном это великолепное произведение. Которое оставляет на титрах тебя, сидеть в немой тишине. понимая, что не все тут было на 10 из 10, но вернутся к обычным играм после Тлоу 2 будет не просто.

    Всем приятной игры. Каждый геймер должен пройти через эту игру просто что бы в очередной раз понять какой путь проделали игры, от Понга и марио до наших дней    … Expand
  27. Mystrian
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of us 2, where to begin?
    Pro:
    The game itself looks nice, really nice
    The voice acting is good, and the facial works are also pretty good.
    Menu and settings are petty nice, is very much need with the difficult setting

    Cons:
    AI is damn awful, to the point, there are games from 2012 would be superior.
    The Story is really weak compared to the first game and other AAA, it feels like the story group forgot about storytelling and a lot of plotholes.
    Controls are still pretty bad, the jump button is 95% useless, and was far to hyped up.
    Puzzles are not there really.
    Awkward sex screen
    The biggest problem I have is centered on the character Abby, not the fact that she kills Joel, but that could have been done better, but more you have to play as her. and that Ellie saves her "twice" To were most people would have killed her. It feels soulless, and Really wished I had refunded the game back when the leaks came out.    … Expand
  28. gontaro
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Excellent follow up to the story. Unfortunately many people do not have enough empathy to understand the developments Part 2 brings. My recommendation: avoid spoilers and enjoy this great game.
  29. ergonomicoT2000
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Tecnically perfect, with a decent gameplay, the last of us 2 fails in the storyline making it tedious to end due to an overly forced plot that doesn't manage to deliver what it obviously intended to. Also the ending is flat, forced and shallow. It remains a good product but it fails in its main purpose, to deliver a good thrilling story and all of this after 40% of almost perfect storyTecnically perfect, with a decent gameplay, the last of us 2 fails in the storyline making it tedious to end due to an overly forced plot that doesn't manage to deliver what it obviously intended to. Also the ending is flat, forced and shallow. It remains a good product but it fails in its main purpose, to deliver a good thrilling story and all of this after 40% of almost perfect story and gameplay. Its the greys anatomy of videogames :/… Expand
  30. anachronist01
    Aug 1, 2020
    3
    I never really loved the last of us, combat wise it was not ground breaking or anything. I realized quickly why it was adored so much, it wasn't about the gameplay but the story. The character development was some of the greatest I have ever seen in a game. Enter last of us part 2, everything is butchered! There are endless plot holes and it all seems so forced. I am getting tired of theseI never really loved the last of us, combat wise it was not ground breaking or anything. I realized quickly why it was adored so much, it wasn't about the gameplay but the story. The character development was some of the greatest I have ever seen in a game. Enter last of us part 2, everything is butchered! There are endless plot holes and it all seems so forced. I am getting tired of these leftists and sjw's ruining everything and trying to shove their beliefs right down your throat. It happened to game of thrones and now it has happened to this game as well. Buyers beware!… Expand
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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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