The Last of Us Part II

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  1. derkamonsta
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is fantastic, it isn’t perfect but it’s damn near it. A ten doesn’t mean a game is completely flawless but it recognizes it as a monumental achievement, which the last of us part two absolutely is. Please play this game it’s worth your time and the leaks are not representative of the whole plot!
  2. Brian146
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I highly recommend Last of Us 2, this was one of the most unique, captivating, and emotional video games I have ever played.

    In Last of Us 1, we were given the introduction to this bleak, violent, and turbulent post-pandemic world where human civilization is fractured. In the chaos, we the players get to experience the connection and bond that grows between two distinct characters (Joel    I highly recommend Last of Us 2, this was one of the most unique, captivating, and emotional video games I have ever played.

    In Last of Us 1, we were given the introduction to this bleak, violent, and turbulent post-pandemic world where human civilization is fractured. In the chaos, we the players get to experience the connection and bond that grows between two distinct characters (Joel and Ellie) leading to an ending that naturally makes most people feel sympathetic of Joel's decision to save Ellie (despite the lives he took to rescue her). It was a brilliant ending.

    Coming into Last of Us 2, it's important to realize that while on the surface, the game seems like a continuation of their character arcs (in a darker way), it is about something far deeper than that. In my opinion, the game actually isn't really about Joel and Ellie (or any "character arcs"), but more about asking the ethical questions of human reactions and emotions when put into intensely emotional and bleak situations. It asks you to look beyond any specific person to understand the depth of humanistic emotions and characteristics when faced with tragedy juxtaposed with an apocalyptic environment. It makes you realize, there are no real heroes and villains here, this is about something deeper and it requires you to open your mind to appreciate the bold direction the writers chose to take.

    It frustrates me that most people who scored the game poorly and remark on the perceived bad or broken story line, cannot seem to get past the feelings they established about Joel/Ellie from the first game. This is a VERY different game from that one, and with good reason. If the developers and writers tried to make this game be a continuation of the first game, I believe most people would have gotten bored with it. The reality is this is NOT Uncharted, or Star Wars, or a similar type game where you are focused on specific character and relationship arcs and can thus have specific expectations in terms of how they should be portrayed (or how/when to appropriately dispose of a character). I truly believe that the writers wanted you to walk away from this game with an emotional experience and asking ethical questions about the lengths you would go to save, protect, or avenge the people you care about (similar to the first game but on a much grander scale). It's about emotional themes and human character more than any specific character arc. In that way I believe this game is special, unique, and definitely worthy of your time and play through.

    Aside from all that, the gameplay is amazing. I absolutely LOVED that there was a custom difficulty option. I played through with all settings on Survivor but resources on Hard. This gave me sufficient resources to approach different combat sequences with variety instead of always having to sneak. I really hope games moving forward consider making custom difficulty settings standardized.

    In summary, breath-taking graphics, gritty intense gameplay, and a story that will make you experience emotions and reflect on a wide range of human character traits such as despair, rage, perseverance, and the will to survive when faced with tragedy and impossible situations. It's a game I will never forget and look forward to playing again.

    Thank you to the Naughty Dog team for your hard work in making this incredible game! I hope you never give up on making these significant single player experiences in a day and age where some game companies are trending away from single player games. I highly recommend this amazing single player experience! 10/10    … Expand
  3. Alexusoff
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
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  4. Sequin
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't read this if you haven't played the game. SPOILER HEAVY! You've been warned.

    I stayed away from all the spoilers and had the opportunity to play this game the way Naughty Dog intended. This game first appears to be like any other cookie-cutter vengeance/revenge story, but it slowly morphs into a compelling narrative with deeper themes. In fact, the game analyzes the very nature of vengeance, itself, and examines what this type of mentality can do to those who seek it out. If you are looking for a cheap revenge story, look elsewhere. This game is going to be over your head and you won't leave with any sense of satisfaction as a result.

    Many people misunderstand the final fight with Abby and assume that Ellie forgives her. Honestly, the final fight (to me) has nothing to do with Abby. It is all about Ellie and how she is unable to let go of her own guilt and the things holding her still. Throughout the story, Ellie keeps tapping into a darkness inside of her (this is very evident in scenes like when she beats Nora for information). She is seeking vengeance at that point in the game, and much like Abby she is laser-focused on achieving that goal. It is not easy to play a character you love go through that.

    Playing as Abby in the second half of the game is not an attempt to make people care about her (in my opinion). Rather, it is meant to show what being obsessed with vengeance does to a person. And like it or not, if you were on board with killing Abby then you are kind of on board with killing Joel, too. It's the same type of vengeance, forcing a player to actually ask whether it matters who is right or wrong.

    In the end, I cared about Ellie. I didn't want her to seek vengeance because I watched what it did to Abby... Abby gives up a chance at a happy life with Owen and dedicates her life to finding her father's killer.

    In the same way, Ellie gives up her happy life with Dina. Why? Vengeance. The result? She loses everything she has... just like Abby. With that done, Ellie can find something to live for. So she leaves her last behind and she seems just that. Brilliant game!

    Ellie has to decide to let go. Her final memory with Joel is about trying to forgive him, a desire to start anew. Ellie wanted to work toward forgiving Joel for what he did at the end of the first game (robbing her death of purpose). In the sequel's final fight, Ellie doesn't have to forgive Abby. Abby is a ghost to her, a nothing... a shell of what she once hated. Maybe even a reflection of what she has become. And thinking of Joel saves her in the end. So how does Joel's death serve no purpose? It sounds like it has a profound purpose to me. Ellie has to make the conscious decision to let go---to release the nightmares that prevented her from moving on. She does that, in the end. She is a stronger character because of it. If she didn't make that choice, she would keep seeking out her demons, ignoring Joel's advice at the end of the first game to find things worth living for. Ellie's entire life has been spent living up to what other people chose for her. The fireflies wanted her to be a sacrifice to save humanity, so she trekked out to find them. Joel wanted her to be a second daughter, so she stayed with him. Dina wanted her to be a farm wife. Tommy wanted her to be a tool for vengeance. In this game, Ellie deals with all of those influences. Everything she touches goes sour. So she chooses to let go. In the end, she can start being her. She gets to choose that destiny. Explain how that isn't a fantastic ending?

    Finally, to address the topic of "Joel would never trust a stranger or let his guard down around one" and other such criticisms I keep hearing: At the end of the first game, Joel changes. Don't know if you all caught onto that or not, but he starts opening up about Sarah, starts making plans with Ellie and genuinely wants to put his past behind him. The idea that four years living in civilization and raising another daughter would have no effect on him or change his outlook is absurd. Ellie changed him in the first game. Why wouldn't she continue to have that effect for FOUR more years?

    Maybe, just maybe, try to approach the game with a reasoned open mind. You might enjoy what you find there. Then again, a lot of people were unwilling to give this game a fair shake from the start.

    Obviously, there are people who play the game and hate it. Not trying to say this game is perfect. It isn't. It's perfectly fine that not everyone enjoyed the game. But when a game gets THIS much criticism and is actually put together extremely well, one does have to wonder if maybe this title is just too ahead of its time and simply wasted on this generation? Sadly, I cannot dive into the criticisms of the game that I do have because of the nonsensical review bombing. So I will finish the review here. None of it's flaws detract from a beautifully crafted narrative.    … Expand
  5. BrokenTaker19
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    It's so sad how this story continues. If we talk about level design it's basic, some animations are very badly done but in general, it's decent. Like most of the people, the biggest complaint is how they treated the story, there are lots of events that happened "because the script said it". I recommend this game if you don't care about the original idea of the first game: a freakingIt's so sad how this story continues. If we talk about level design it's basic, some animations are very badly done but in general, it's decent. Like most of the people, the biggest complaint is how they treated the story, there are lots of events that happened "because the script said it". I recommend this game if you don't care about the original idea of the first game: a freaking survival game; and you don't have complaints of classical stereotypes of teenagers, illogical decisions, and a badly storytelling.… Expand
  6. usisha85
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very bad plot I do not recommend playing the first part was much better disappointment… Expand
  7. Albinator
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic! It's shocking, several times very hard to continue, but nevertheless so fun! Thanks Naughty Dog!
  8. Myes88
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Hands down best game of 2020. Best gameplay of it genre and it takes all the mechanics of the first and improves them. Some of the Best if not the best graphics out there. Play this game don't be stupid and miss out.
  9. Usuariocomun
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Arruinado por forzar la maldita inclusión u_u Si querian hacer un titulo con inclusión porque no arruinar otro o hacer uno exclusivo para esa temática tonta y forzada, este tenia mucho potencial
  10. Garrad1988
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A superb achievement. Challenging and harrowing in it's content, but this game wonderfully realises what it sets out to achieve. The graphics are incredible, the environments are astoundingly detailed, the gameplay is solid.
  11. Dovahkiin516
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    I want to thank the Leakers for saving me $60.00 all the leaks where true.They did me a solid,
    The game is woke trash and thank you Neil **** for ruining my second most anticipate game.
  12. Gerudo420
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    People are just insensitive, misogenous and Dumb. Emotional story with the bestgraphics and gameplay of the generation. Art direction and soundtrack are amazing. Thank you naughty dog!!
  13. timfidgeon
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This was so stunning and brave that I am proud to live in a world where it could exist :)
  14. Xalitus
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    The history it's way too long. Graphiclly it's a well designed game, but we have to think that this game comes from a 2013 game, so it's logical to have some issues and non-well-designed actions and cinematics. The ending it's just unnecesary and horrible. Way too long, way too unnecesary.
  15. Edhras
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Horrible story, perverts characters from its predecessor. Events and characters are boring, repetitive and nonsensical. Seems like druckman didn't want that tlou was bigger than him, so he destroyed tlou. Also, the publicity of the game was a blatant fraud. I could keep on for ages, but this game doesn't deserve more of my time.
  16. CloudXz
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Only because of the Graphics I don't give it a 0/10. The Rest was so awful.
    - The Story is a mess
    - The Gameplay is outdated
    - The Game is MUCH to long
    I'm glad to get at least 40 from 70€ for this Game back...
  17. TORPLAYUSER
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The plot is disappointing for treating a character in such a way is not worth buying
  18. SvenO
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    the story is great, its a masterpiece, all these negative reviews probably haven't even played the game. my guess, homophobic idiots.
  19. Blasterdude
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. This game demands so much from the player but will give so much more in return for those willing to put in what it takes. Avoid spoilers and have an open mind and be ready to think critically and feel uncomfortable. Games are interactive and Naughty Dog uses this interactivity to do things you may not like, but see it through to the end before casting judgement. ThereAbsolute masterpiece. This game demands so much from the player but will give so much more in return for those willing to put in what it takes. Avoid spoilers and have an open mind and be ready to think critically and feel uncomfortable. Games are interactive and Naughty Dog uses this interactivity to do things you may not like, but see it through to the end before casting judgement. There is an incredible story here and it needs to be told in full.… Expand
  20. Rico_
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Я ждал от игры большего, наверное из-за этого я не смогу её оценить как нужно. Эмоции были только три раза. В начале, середине и конце. Эпичные сцены могли быть дольше. Такой высокий балл только потому что, игру делали более 4 лет и вложили в неё все силы. Жаль это не последняя игра на этом поколении консолиЯ ждал от игры большего, наверное из-за этого я не смогу её оценить как нужно. Эмоции были только три раза. В начале, середине и конце. Эпичные сцены могли быть дольше. Такой высокий балл только потому что, игру делали более 4 лет и вложили в неё все силы. Жаль это не последняя игра на этом поколении консоли
  21. terebigemuseji
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    There is a vast disconnect between this and the original game. The Last Of Us is a "Story" driven game (for all intents and purposes), and the story in part II (episode 2) is no where near the original game. Therefore anyone claiming one has to play the game to gain understanding of the "story" (use the term loosely) in part II is very ignorant. Gameplay does not affect the story in anyThere is a vast disconnect between this and the original game. The Last Of Us is a "Story" driven game (for all intents and purposes), and the story in part II (episode 2) is no where near the original game. Therefore anyone claiming one has to play the game to gain understanding of the "story" (use the term loosely) in part II is very ignorant. Gameplay does not affect the story in any way in part II, it's simply the vehicle through which the player travels through the story. Thus all the claims about gameplay are irrelevant...The Last Of Us was never praised for gameplay. it gained acclaim because of it's plot, which was creative in several aspects. The main four being how the cordyceps virus affected humans, the relationship between Joel, and Ellie, what Ellie meant for mankind, and the nuance of all these things blended together.

    You get nothing like the above in Part II, there is a complete focus on violence, and despair. The game is quite dangerous in this aspect, as it's easy to see depression set in as a result. The Last Of us part II is a game depressed individuals should definitely not play. It is a game about "revenge", which are a dime a dozen. A cliche plot point, which is beyond overused at this point, and offers nothing to fans of the original game, when compared to it.

    Objectively, it is impossible to do a continuation of The Last Of Us...seeing as it's like the end of a book series. There is only room for a prequel (Ground zero for outbreak) or a middle sequence (Joel, Tess, Tommy, and Marlene lives up til the start of the original game) to the aforementioned "book" series analogy. I rate the game a 2...1 point for graphics, and 1 for gameplay, any other numerical value solely resided with the story of the game.    … Expand
  22. Curtlers
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Perfect game, if you didn't like the plot of the game, ok!
    But you can't give it a 0 because of that.
    It has the best character and level design of all times.
    Naughty dog must be proud of their work, it's perfect.
  23. KingArevalo90
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is gorgeous and the game play is top notch. I knew I’d enjoy it because of how much I loved TLOU I love the fact that in this one you get to explore even more to find new things that help you upgrade your equipment so that it doesn’t get old very quick. But...now for what I dislike THE STORY...the dialogue at times is very dry and seems like they are trying to get and emotional reaction that isn’t earned...and don’t even let me get started on Abby this is probably the worst video game character I’ve seen (worse then Micah)..they try to justify what she did which I can kinda understand but the biggest issue is that you are forced to play with someone that you don’t want to...I knew for a long time that this game would probably be Joel’s last but never did I think they’d toss him aside like garbage after we all got to know and love this character and if the direction of the 3rd is going where I believe (which is following Abby) then I think I’m done with this series.. sorry I began to rant lol but all in all I think the game is beautiful and a masterpiece visually but the story to me is what games are really about so it just ruined the experience for me… Expand
  24. xXMatyCXx735
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad me sorprendio,es obvio que no es igual al 1,se nota los deseos de venganza,hay mas sacrificios,mas frenetismo y demas,el final fue digno de la saga,La venganza no le iba a devolver a Joel y ambas se quitaron su mundo en su pelea… Expand
  25. Jackdee
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Great game. Played the first and the second is awesome I don’t understand the hate for the game due to the story line. It’s incredibly dark themed and I love that. Life isn’t always a fairytale.
  26. GRSabatini
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Ok, this is going to be long, but please, read it if you're really a fan of this game.
    First things first: If you listen to anybody saying "agenda, feminism" or things like that to criticize this game, stop them and remind them: First, Ellie was based on the actress Ellen Page, who revealed to be a lesbian on TV and has been continuously fighting for the lgbt community. Ellie was created    Ok, this is going to be long, but please, read it if you're really a fan of this game.
    First things first: If you listen to anybody saying "agenda, feminism" or things like that to criticize this game, stop them and remind them: First, Ellie was based on the actress Ellen Page, who revealed to be a lesbian on TV and has been continuously fighting for the lgbt community. Ellie was created like that, we can see it in the first game and confirm it on the DLC. The game is set for the most part in Seattle, a city which is symbol for lgbt rights and many others. The trailers showed us that. This is not agenda, Bill from the first game was also homosexual and nobody was complaining about it. I'm really happy they decided to stick to this decision.

    Second: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO FINISH THIS GAME IN A DAY. And I mean it, I took my 28 hours of gameplay to finish it, spread out during Friday to Monday. Most of the bad scores came on the first day and the reason for that is obvious: There's a scene in the beginning that, in my opinion, exists only to divide who is not going to play because they can't stand the idea of progress and Ellie being gay, from the people who don't care about it or like that idea. This scene is there to make some people close the game, people who Neil Druckman and the cast probably didn't want playing it anyway. So that's why the score is now going up. People who really finished after days of playing can now come and give their real opinion about it. Don't trust reviews from Friday or Saturday, those people didn't finish the game.

    Now, I need to say that the story has some bad moments where you are going to get really angry and ask "why are you doing this game? WHY?". And for a moment I thought all the reviews were real. But wait a little, finish the game, in the end everything is going to be worth it. Ok, there are some moments that I really think they should have removed because they just make you feel frustrated, but overall, it's a brilliant game. Anyway, The story is a masterpiece, but you definitely need to finish to understand it. It made me cry 5 times.
    People are only complaining about it because they didn't finish or they didn't understand the first game. This game teach us never to listen only to one side of the story, never to judge a person, anyone, if you don't know their story. Was joel a hero or a villain in the first game? You should really think about JOEL'S actions and its consequences in the first game if you want to understand Part 2 and why the story is what it is.
    Is it as good as The Last of Us 1? Nop, nothing will be, but it's a masterpiece on its own and really deserves a 10. I'm just sad with all this score bombing situation, it's not a game which deserves it!    … Expand
  27. lSDani
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Es una juego predecible y demasiado a largado, los gráficos son lo más notable, pero si queria ver una imagen de alta calidad, hubiera comprado una película.
  28. Gabe1235
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Wow just wow... I can’t believe this is how they did a sequel to a beloved franchise
  29. YanLsan
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Juste incroyable.... il manque juste un mode co-op et cela serait parfait. Allez y les yeux fermés
  30. Exzhul
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SO how do I start? The gameplay is last gen at best just like in The Last of us its very boring and rubbish gunplay etc. The story I have to agree with Skill up here, its the season 8 of Game of Thrones or The last Jedi/Rise of Skywalker of Star Wars its VERY VERY bad. They destroyed everything you like about the first masterpiece of a story! The the characters are just as bad, I mean that man with a girls name (Abby) was a major **** I have never hated a character so much!! and being stuck playing as him for ages really blew!! And Ellie was not the Ellie I knew from the first game at all. The graphics are great I can't say the same for environments because they are so linear but I don't play games for graphics so I am not giving this game anything for that.… Expand
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Metascore
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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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