The Last of Us Part II

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  1. NathenDraka
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    The gameplay is actually good, the animations and graphics sparks joy. The story and characters not so much.
  2. NYFAN23
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    After completing the game, it has to be said that this could've been a masterpiece. There are aspects of the game that are a 10/10 .. graphics, animations, exploration, atmosphere are all so well done and made the game bearable to play through. Unfortunately, The Last of Us is a story driven game and this story was just not very good. It felt rushed and lazily written, it was also aboutAfter completing the game, it has to be said that this could've been a masterpiece. There are aspects of the game that are a 10/10 .. graphics, animations, exploration, atmosphere are all so well done and made the game bearable to play through. Unfortunately, The Last of Us is a story driven game and this story was just not very good. It felt rushed and lazily written, it was also about 5-10 hours too long. I think the story could have worked if it was written like an adult and not a 5 year old. There is too much to go into on why the story just didn't work for me, I just didn't like it. It does a major disservice to the fans who waited a long 7 years for a new adventure with their beloved characters and it's just not what we got, especially after what misleading advertisement would have told us otherwise. For the ones that loved the game that is awesome, but for the ones who feel cheated, it just is not a great game. I didn't hate the game but i would never recommend it to anyone. I think ND has lost their way and is out of touch with what the fan base wants and expects, i'll be extremely skeptical of anything else that has their name attached to it.… Expand
  3. lVloTher
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 presents one of the most beautiful and detailed renditions of a post apocalyptic world probably in any form of media ever. The gameplay is very similar to the first game, but is expanded upon and very solid. These areas of the game are easily a 10/10 and we should appreciate the work that went into creating this world by the hard work of those at Naughty Dog despite shortcomings in the story. My biggest complaint about the story is how it retcons the original while the characters are dumbed down. For example, one of the biggest moral dilemmas in the original game was Joel’s choice to save Ellie from being killed to possibly create a cure. Audio logs in the game, however, make it clear that the chances of making a cure are bad (for context, we don’t have a cure for fungal infections in real life) and even if possible, the prospects of the Fireflies being competent enough to manufacture and distribute such a cure are even lower. The second game completely retcons this by making it seem as if a cure were guaranteed somehow, ignoring the rules and science established in the game and real world. Thus, Joel’s morally grey decision is replaced with ‘Joel take cure from world, Joel bad.’ Unfortunately, retroactively dumbing down the plot of the original game isn’t the limit of this game’s story. The story is disjointed and makes the mistake of trying to tell a simple story through complex means. The story boils down to ‘revenge bad’ but the story writers thought it necessary to introduce a new playable character and flashbacks within flashbacks to make us somehow understand why the developers made the decision to kill the most beloved character from the first game. This all fails and leaves the ending feel undercooked. I think they wanted us to feel empathy for Abby somehow but she is disliked by literally every character in the story and players irl. However, Abby’s story arch is completely asynchronous to the theme of the story and conflicts completely with the dark outcome for Ellie. I don’t know what the writers were thinking introducing a new player character. It’s been tried before in Metal Gear Solid 2&5, Halo 2&5, and if the pattern holds in the Last of Us 2 &5. In each of these instances the writers failed to give the player more of what they liked in the original by forcing them to play as a character they don’t care about. The only instance of this working I can think of is Red Dead Redemption 2 with the introduction of Arthur Morgan but that was helped by the fact you had a level of autonomy over the moral choices Arthur makes along with the fact that the sequel adds to the story of the original, not retracting from it. In summary, everything but the story is good. It might be worth playing eventually once it drops in price but the game length is short to begin with along with the fact the story is underwhelming and destroys a lot of your motivation to progress through the game.… Expand
  4. Jayofakina
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    The game spends its entirety destroying the characters you knew from the first game. The only thing about Joel that even slightly resembles the character we love is his character model.

    The visuals are by far the best i've seen on any console game, and the level design/locations are built very well. The AI feels like it belongs in a game from 2014, and the secondary main character    The game spends its entirety destroying the characters you knew from the first game. The only thing about Joel that even slightly resembles the character we love is his character model.

    The visuals are by far the best i've seen on any console game, and the level design/locations are built very well.
    The AI feels like it belongs in a game from 2014, and the secondary main character moves like a GTA IV character.
    The gameplay feels like its half a decade old, disappointingly the moments you find yourself actually feeling challenged and enjoying an encounter usually turn out to be entirely scripted, meaning you spend 20 minutes fighting a "mini boss" just to realize the only reason the encounter was difficult at all is because you are meant to lose regardless of how you perform. doesn't exactly feel rewarding to find out you would've gotten the same ending to a fight if you didnt touch your controller and let the monster beat you in 3 seconds.

    All in all this game is a massive disappointment to anyone expecting a true attempt to continue the beloved story, this game shouldn't even be considered TLOU2, its essentially a new IP that reuses assets, names and voice actors.    … Expand
  5. HellsCourtesy
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    The gameplay is too similar to TLOS part I. A 7 year gap and an entire generation between them, and not that much development has happened in terms of bringing the formula forward and doing more things. The writing is terrible, an insult to the TLOS franchise, and does not resonate with literally anyone as it is a complete boiler point revenge story that does not have much payoff. NaughtyThe gameplay is too similar to TLOS part I. A 7 year gap and an entire generation between them, and not that much development has happened in terms of bringing the formula forward and doing more things. The writing is terrible, an insult to the TLOS franchise, and does not resonate with literally anyone as it is a complete boiler point revenge story that does not have much payoff. Naughty Dog intentionally mislead the public in its advertising. Everything you loved from the TLOS part I? Murdered, hobbled, and discarded just like the Content creators of PlayStation for going over game leaks. There are no moral choices for the player and you are subjugated to the 'plot' which is so poorly written. Put simply, if this game is a car and it has the option of either running over an elderly couple, a puppy, or crashing into a tree, naughty dog subjugates you to crash into the tree, stab the puppy, and r*pe the elderly couple. For ****'s sake Naughty Dog. Other than that, the Graphics, physics, pretty damn good.… Expand
  6. Chibisu
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is solid, graphics can’t be PS4, but that story man. That’s what got it a 5 man. Nobody was happy with Joel’s death, let alone that ending. Abby gets away alive and well? Bullcrap, I would’ve clubbed the absolute **** out of her.… Expand
  7. tdunity
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    Edited and reposted to reflect current changes.

    An opening note about "review bombing": take a look at the positive reviews. See how many of the reviews don't go beyond a paragraph, or even a sentence? And in addition, that ten is the only review on that account? This is my first review, but I've tried to be as fair as possible, since I feel something needs to be said about how rhis all    Edited and reposted to reflect current changes.

    An opening note about "review bombing": take a look at the positive reviews. See how many of the reviews don't go beyond a paragraph, or even a sentence? And in addition, that ten is the only review on that account? This is my first review, but I've tried to be as fair as possible, since I feel something needs to be said about how rhis all was handled. A large portion of the negative or mixed reviews are well-written criticisms of the game by fans of the series, while many of the 10s don't even mention a thing about the game itself. Don't review the game until you've finished it? I highly doubt all the positive reviewers have played the game through, either. Is "review bombing" justified when it's positive? Even if it's being done to counteract the backlash, it's still highly disingenuous and doesn't help the cause in the long run. With gaming journalists constantly being strong-armed into giving AAA titles high scores, honesty is becoming a precious commodity. The score disparity means something is wrong. The game has its good points, but it is definitely not flawless. Neither side is innocent. Look for yourself and think critically before blindly pushing your own narrative.

    With that said, the review.

    The game looks, feels, and sounds amazing. There's no denying that. The graphics are breathtaking, and I'd say that aesthetically speaking, the game is unlike anything else on the console, pushing the PS4 to its absolute limits. A fitting sendoff, in light of the PS5's approaching release. The sound design is haunting, the musical score, environment, and enemies all sound incredible. This all ties together to paint possibly the most realistic and immersive picture of post-apocalyptic America I’ve ever seen. Play it on the biggest screen you have, wear headphones, and enjoy.

    In terms of gameplay, it's good. It builds upon the established formula, refining it into a smooth and enjoyable stealth-action gameplay loop, tried and true. However, I wouldn't say it's game-changing, especially in comparison to its predecessor. TLOU brought us an entirely new experience, heart-pounding and suspenseful in a way that transformed the zombie genre. TLOU2 is equally exhilarating, but I wouldn't say it breaks any significant ground that its predecessor hadn't already. As a standalone game, it's excellent. As a sequel to the first game, which made me fall in love with the genre, it's just a tad disappointing.

    Now, the story and characters. What the vast majority of reviews, me included, find issue with. I won’t get into detail about major plot points in order to keep this review friendly to those who haven’t played the game yet.

    The way the story unfolds is confusing, forgettable, and downright infuriating at points. I think the idea was great; however, the order that it’s presented to you only made me less invested as the game went on. It retcons beloved characters, doing complete 180s on their personalities in ways that go beyond subversion into alien-skinsuit territory. The new characters that the game attempted to make me emphasize with were unlikable for multiple reasons, even to the point where I would take more risks in combat, not valuing their lives as highly. felt detached from the characters and uninvested in the story; so, why play the game?

    All in all, TLOU2 would have been a great game, were it not a sequel. However, it is a sequel. It can’t be judged purely on its own merit. The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is great, but the story falls short. And that’s the issue. TLOU established itself as a narratively-driven game, a story about forging bonds and finding the good in a brutally unforgiving world. TLOU2 is a revenge story that beats you while you’re down and leaves you empty by its conclusion. Perhaps that was the point. Subversion isn’t a bad thing in itself. It can be a powerful tool, where betraying established expectations can create an experience more powerful than before. However, there’s a difference between subversion and indiscriminately breaking down aspects of a beloved series for the shock factor. The marketing seemed to double down on this idea, the trailers promising an entirely different game than what you ultimately buy. It’s shocking, but not in a good way.

    The Last of Us should have been the last entry in the series. Go play that, wait for this to go on sale or pre-owned, and save yourself some cash.    … Expand
  8. FerFilipe
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is an upgrade of the last game. Graphics are top notch. Problem is the story and the way is delivered to us.
    I didn't like it at all. Weak plot and a lot of flows.
    And don't play this game with your family. Not cool.    … Expand
  9. magoowashington
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just dont like joel death this for me break de game but the gameplay is good… Expand
  10. CursingHarp
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    En cuanto al aspecto gráfico el juego es muy bueno, lamentablemente el guion quedó arruinado por la progresía. El forzar algo a ser inclusivo es malo ya que le quita la naturalidad.
    En cuanto a la jugabilidad apenas y se nota el cambio de la parte 1 a la parte 2, no te da esa sensación emocionante de encontrarte con mecánicas nuevas ya que la mayoría son iguales o muy parecidas al anterior    En cuanto al aspecto gráfico el juego es muy bueno, lamentablemente el guion quedó arruinado por la progresía. El forzar algo a ser inclusivo es malo ya que le quita la naturalidad.
    En cuanto a la jugabilidad apenas y se nota el cambio de la parte 1 a la parte 2, no te da esa sensación emocionante de encontrarte con mecánicas nuevas ya que la mayoría son iguales o muy parecidas al anterior juego.
    Finalmente a todo lo anterior ha que sumarle el crunch laboral que sufrieron los trabajadores, los retrasos y la infinita cantidad de spoilers que salieron a la luz, los cuales prácticamente nadie se salvó de ver.    … Expand
  11. MusicArias
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Detalles alucinantes, musica envolvente y una historia totalmente inmersiva. Es una joya.
  12. personalgrab
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    Technically, the game is a master piece, dragged down by a cliche revenge story that goes nowhere in the end. The game mistreats character from old game and introduces loads of new unlikable characters that are super boring to the point where you end up speed running through their sections just so you can get back to the real main protagonist. The game play is old and boring, only slightlyTechnically, the game is a master piece, dragged down by a cliche revenge story that goes nowhere in the end. The game mistreats character from old game and introduces loads of new unlikable characters that are super boring to the point where you end up speed running through their sections just so you can get back to the real main protagonist. The game play is old and boring, only slightly improved version from the previous game. If you like a tunnel games where you go from point A to point B for 30 hours with no story pay off then this game is for you, but I'd wait couple of days to get a second hand copy for cheap. If the game wasn't so much story focused then it would get higher score for me, but since it is so story focused, and the story is the selling point of the game, it can not be ignored.

    Wasted potential.    … Expand
  13. Ykblz
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    The game deviates from the very essence of the first game. What they have made to the character is unacceptable. Plot is very weakly written and its only made to support their agenda. Only positives in this game is the gameplay elements and graphics which gives the glimpse of next-gen. Naughty Dog needs a redeem themselves l.
  14. Ryuzanagi009
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O Game evoluiu como tanto divulgaram sim , a gameplay , gráficos , interface , Representatividade né , menos o Roteiro preguiçoso que mataram um personagem tão bem desenvolvido e finalizaram de uma forma tão mal feito , o final que retratava a vingança bem ruim .… Expand
  15. Tj-135
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    The game is not terrible. Nowhere near as poor as people make it out to be, unfortunately why story is concerned they let the game down in massive ways the only redeemable quality scenes from the game are the introduction and flashbacks purely because they captured what made the original captivate people in the first game.
  16. Dabberbaby
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After running through the game. Here is my honest review of it. Positives The game is gorgeous to look at, the graphics are seamless and impressive. The lighting and effect is something I’ve rarely seen in PS4 games. The soundtrack is amazing, how fluid it is from a shifting to a tense situation from a calm situation is perfect. The voice acting in this game is just as incredible as the first. The actors are spot on with their deliveries and emotions as they are conveyed. Difficulty - I played on normal and even then it posed a challenge. This game was not easy to breeze through but pose a definite a challenge as I ran through it. Gameplay - crafting, gunplay mechanics, stealth and fighting felt fluid and saw very little “stickiness”animator movement was really well done and small details are very noticeable especially in stealth mechanics in terms of how they move. Enemy - some of the enemies are nightmare fuel and it worth learning their backstories in how they are created. BAD The story in this game is horrendously put together, the plot holes, the character development and how the game forces you to accept certain development and how they present these developments are horrible and not well put together. The story though it set a sequence of events early on in the game for character development, it failed badly and in fact turn the game into a chore and it became emotionally draining to complete it. The choices certain characters make or what made them likable and relatable are entirely 180 from the first game. This was story was not put together well and it was disappointing to witness. AI - the AI in this game fell short of intelligent. I running past clickers was very easy to do (possibly due to my difficulty setting). Human enemies are the worst and very predictable which made them a boring encounter. I wanted more monster type enemies but their were more human battles than monster battles when compared to the first. This game definitely is not a successor to the first. I am sadden by the direction they chose for the story. I weigh single player games heavy on the story and because of how lacking the story was the score I gave is completely fair.… Expand
  17. AlexBarbu
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    A 5 just because of the graphics and the gameplay. The main thing that i loved about the first one, the story, was terrible in the sequel
  18. acvphantom
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Buena jugabilidad y ambientes asombrosos, pero en tanto historia en verdad es algo mediocre, por no decir que es una historia sin sentido y que no llevará a nada, supongo que es lo que pasa cuando se crean grandes expectativas. Si apagas el cerebro puede ser un juego disfrutable, pero si te gusta más el desarrollo de una historia esto no es para ti, mejor jueguen God of war 4 si buscanBuena jugabilidad y ambientes asombrosos, pero en tanto historia en verdad es algo mediocre, por no decir que es una historia sin sentido y que no llevará a nada, supongo que es lo que pasa cuando se crean grandes expectativas. Si apagas el cerebro puede ser un juego disfrutable, pero si te gusta más el desarrollo de una historia esto no es para ti, mejor jueguen God of war 4 si buscan una mejor historia… Expand
  19. Killroy128
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    As a game the last of us 2 is solid the shooting and the game mechanics feel very polished, however the story really brings down the score the blatant disrespect to established characters really hurts this game.
  20. PhatdaddyDF
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    TLOU2 was hyped up so much and I was extremely excited to get my hands on it to experience it for myself and see what had been improved upon from the first game. Regrettably, this game has left me conflicted and kinda let down. Firstly, I didn't like how the characters were portrayed through the game, and I feel some characters took steps back, like Joel. Some things in the story happenTLOU2 was hyped up so much and I was extremely excited to get my hands on it to experience it for myself and see what had been improved upon from the first game. Regrettably, this game has left me conflicted and kinda let down. Firstly, I didn't like how the characters were portrayed through the game, and I feel some characters took steps back, like Joel. Some things in the story happen that make me think shouldn't have happened given the characters experiences from the first game, like Joel and Ellie. Also Abby just wasn't likeable at all, and I get that she did some horrible things but the game tries to make me sympathize with her and her struggles, kinda like Thanos or such, but she just didn't. And the ending itself left me feeling let down as well. I can say the gameplay feels better overall and improved upon, but when a game's driving force is the story and that doesn't live up to expectations and doesn't drive me emotionally like I was hoping. Overall Gameplay was improved and the clickers definitely look amazing same with the world as well, which I can also praise this game on, even with me playing on a PS4 Slim. But overall this game just let me down and I feel let down and hope the series can correct this and create characters I can love and feel connected too again.… Expand
  21. Greycloud
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    The graphics and voice acting are amazing, the story has so many twists and turns which is helped by the combat. Abby is also a character you begin to care for as the story progresses.
  22. ozzymandingo
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has some great moments in gameplay but is let down by a story that has poor story telling and plot holes.

    Visually the game is stunning, it's one of (if not) the best games on any console.

    The gameplay is average, while stealth is a fantastic mechanic it was destroyed the abundance of quicktime events and lack of puzzles. The linear gameplay and lack of choice in this game is frustrating.

    Most importantly the story was terrible, killing off a beloved character early based on choices they never would have made in the first game doesn't make any sense. You're then expected to play as a character that you have just witnessed kill a beloved character with no backstory at all. Without going into all the issues with the back and forth revenge plot at the end we end up with no pay off. No choice but to watch our supposed "protagonist" make stupid decisions and ultimately lose everything while the "antagonist" gets everything they ever wanted with nothing lost. The worst part for me is the betrayal Ellie has for Joel, a man who did everything to save his little girl only to be beaten down by said little girl at every possibility even in the final moments of the game....

    Buyers beware..    … Expand
  23. Gamercritic_00
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Great gameplay. Story executed poorly. Be prepared to be disappointed if your main focus is on the story.
  24. TheChiel
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This sequel ruins everything that made the original game good. Plot is confusing at times, completely ridiculous at others and the characters are ruined. I advise fans not to play it, it will ruin the enjoyment you got out of the original.
  25. House4848
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Japan IGN wrote a perfect review so I’ll quote them
    Featured snippet from the web
    Here's a middling review from IGN Japan at a 7/10: “The Last of Us Part II tries too hard to differentiate itself from its predecessor. While astonishing cityscapes and more varied combat options are great evolutions, Part II lacks the poetic serenity that made the original road-movie-like epic such a    Japan IGN wrote a perfect review so I’ll quote them
    Featured snippet from the web
    Here's a middling review from IGN Japan at a 7/10: “The Last of Us Part II tries too hard to differentiate itself from its predecessor. While astonishing cityscapes and more varied combat options are great evolutions, Part II lacks the poetic serenity that made the original road-movie-like epic such a masterpiece.
    I was looking forward to this game for so long, the First game will stay with me forever. This one..... Only part that will stay with me are with Ellie and Joel. Most the characters In it were unlikeable and boring, I couldn’t get on board. The whole story could have been better and different. Eli didn’t have to be the only one who is immune, the first Time we meet the fireflies the leaders shot and their organization is on the run. The other story possibilities I would love to explore and see. Seven years to make..... this crap.    … Expand
  26. Nirico95
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    So I feel this game is a 5/10, to some it might seem low and to other's it might feel high but I'll explain below.

    To start I did not enjoy TLOU2 personally. I didn't think it was a good game in terms of story or gameplay especially and the new characters varied from unremarkable to average. Pros: - Art style: TLOU always had a beautiful art style and this sequel is no different,    So I feel this game is a 5/10, to some it might seem low and to other's it might feel high but I'll explain below.

    To start I did not enjoy TLOU2 personally. I didn't think it was a good game in terms of story or gameplay especially and the new characters varied from unremarkable to average.

    Pros:

    - Art style: TLOU always had a beautiful art style and this sequel is no different, in terms of environmental design it is stunning at times especially seeing Seattle overgrown with foliage. You truly get the image of a civilization in ruins while traversing it.

    - Sound Design: TLOU was heralded for its beautiful soundtrack and ambient sounds and this sequel measures up to that. And while I may have personally preferred the original's soundtrack, that isn't a knock on the sequels. There were some truly inspired choices used and it is definitely one of the games highlights.

    - Character Design: With the exception of a few characters, the overall character design ranges from average to great for the setting it is in. It's nothing monumental, no truly awe inspiring designs but the ones that you do see are more often then not good.

    - Performance: Voice acting in this game is phenomenal with probably a single character whom I didn't feel the voice fit the character. Troy Baker as Joel is an absolute highlight again managing to capture the pained and conflicted anti hero and Ashley Johnson is masterful as Ellie making you truly feel what she is going through.

    Cons:

    - Story: I understand what they were hoping to accomplish with the story but for me and seemingly many others it fell flat. The story came across akin to a fanfiction written by someone who truly hated the first game, and that becomes obvious within the first 3 hours of the campaign where a formerly leading protagonist is absolutely disrespected with their legacy ultimately leading to nothing and their death being purely for shock value. And the character responsible for his death never reaches the sympathetic protagonist archetype that they were going for. Instead it does a disservice to the characters affected by it and the game suffers as a whole.

    - Gameplay: TLOU was never heralded for it's impressive gameplay but I had hoped that with 7 years under their belt, Naughty Dog would have managed to improve vastly upon what came before. Instead it appears that what we received was not even a refinement, but simply a few additions in the form of dodge and momentary incapacitation. This leads to stagnant and monotonous gameplay repetition that becomes tedious a few yours in. If you played TLOU1, you'll be familiar with the playstyles.

    Enemy AI: There is no easy way to put this, enemy AI in this game is bad, very very bad. TLOU1 had laughably bad AI at the time of it's release but even 7 years later with massive system upgrades the enemy AI is only fractionally better then what came before. For context I recently played through Watch Dogs, a game that was released in 2014. To me that game had vastly superior enemy AI as they had heightened detection and posted more of a challenge.

    Enemy variation: This is another area that suffered in TLOU2, the enemy variety is lacking, very lacking. And that along with the gameplay hurts the overall experience.

    Level Design: TLOU2 suffers from having to me at least very straightforward encounters. You are more often then not thrown into an area with only 1-2 ways to handle said scenario often resulting in the same outcome. The lack of variety to the levels as well as the above reasons makes gameplay tedious at times.

    Overall like I said, I did not enjoy The Last of Us 2 myself, I understand why some loved it and I understand why some hate it. But despite the pro's I listed, I can't get myself to give it any higher than a 5. I loved The Last of Us, but the sequel seemed to make it a mission to undo what the first game had built up resulting in characters I didn't care for, a pointless death which amounted to nothing in the end and sadly far too many missteps for me to rank it any higher.

    I have no doubt that the developers poured plenty of work into this game, but sadly I can not rate it any higher than I have. I hope they take the criticism to heart and work to improve going forward. Sadly I think it is time to let The Last of Us franchise end. This was an anticipated but unnecessary sequel that ultimately did more harm then good.    … Expand
  27. Dixie-24
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    As a fan of the first game, I'm sad to say that this game is a terrible sequel, while the graphics were amazing and world design is very well put together, the story couldn't keep me engaged and the characters felt like needless props half the time, to put it in the simplest of terms this whole game is like throwing 2,500$ rims(graphics and world design)on a piece of crap car(story andAs a fan of the first game, I'm sad to say that this game is a terrible sequel, while the graphics were amazing and world design is very well put together, the story couldn't keep me engaged and the characters felt like needless props half the time, to put it in the simplest of terms this whole game is like throwing 2,500$ rims(graphics and world design)on a piece of crap car(story and character development) it stands out sure but if its intended purpose fails to meet its expectations then it's worth nothing at all, I would not recommend this game to anyone who's a fan of the first game or anyone looking for a engaging story, but I will recommend it to ppl looking for a game that will put them to sleep… Expand
  28. sadlerpdx
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Fills like the original never ended! Amazing graphics. I appreciate the flash backs and clear introductions of new characters.
  29. DanielMelgar
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego esta bien, los graficos son geniales, el gameplay fantastico, mantiene algunas mecanicas del primer juego pero obviamente mejorado por esa parte es un muy buen juego, pero en la historia deja mucho que desear, que quede claro que a nadie le molesta la idea de que Joel muera, eso todos lo veiamos venir pero ejecutarlo de la manera en que lo hicieron es lo que enoja a los jugadores, mas el final, les recomiendo mucho que vean primero el gameplay en youtube y asi decidan bien si comprarlo o no.… Expand
  30. HawkMathews
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abby kills everyone that is closest to Ellie but yet Ellie refused to kill her. Revenge story but actually not because ELLIE NEVER GOT REVENGE. The only thing good about this game is the graphics.… Expand
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  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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