The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Stabilomer
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Junk game
    The whole plot is a stupid and boring revenge story(unlike the first game)...driven by absurd decisions that do not follow the character arc. Totally not worth my time. It's definitely not up to the standard of THE LAST OF US.
  2. GAMRReviews
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I still can’t believe that I am even able to write this, to say that I’ve played and beaten The Last Of Us Part II. It was one hell of an emotional ride and even though I don’t feel it captures the same “magic” as the first game, it’s incredible in its own right. I want to start off by talking about the core of TLOU and what my biggest issue was with this game, the narrative. Now I didn’tI still can’t believe that I am even able to write this, to say that I’ve played and beaten The Last Of Us Part II. It was one hell of an emotional ride and even though I don’t feel it captures the same “magic” as the first game, it’s incredible in its own right. I want to start off by talking about the core of TLOU and what my biggest issue was with this game, the narrative. Now I didn’t hate the story in this game, I still really liked it but it’s not what I expected or wanted. I wanted a continuation of Joel and Ellie’s story, I wanted more from those two and that was it. Instead we are delved into a much more ambitious dual character story, and one that isn’t as wholesome, even for the apocalyptic hell this game takes place in. This story is one of revenge, that’s how I’ll leave it to avoid spoilers. Some of the choices made by the writers definitely weren’t traditional and there were parts where I wish they were. They also, I feel, let a character die in a less than fitting way, forgetting what what this character knows and has been through. However, that characters death sets the narrative into place and I won’t lie made me the most emotional I’ve ever been from a video game. Ellie of course is at the helm of this story, along with a new character by the name of Abby. Many new characters are introduced in this game and I definitely grew to love a few, Jessie, Manny, Lev and even Abby. Ellie’s girlfriend in this game, Dina, is one that I didn’t quite enjoy. Their chemistry wasn’t nearly as good or authentic as Ellie and Riley from the first games DLC. Even though I may not have liked all the characters I have to say how well performed every single character is by some of the most talented voice actors in the world, especially Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson. Now gameplay in this game is very similar to the first game just with more mechanics and a completely realistic overhaul to nearly every action in the game. Combat is brutal and realistic, traversal and exploration has been turned up, shooting feels heavy and every scenario can be handled in what feels like dozens of ways. More in the comments-… Expand
  3. Acererak
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad ending, didn't make logical sense and was quite horrific, the graphics were okay.… Expand
  4. Katsuki11
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego en si es un despropósito como se puede acabar de esta manera con Joel , la historia es malísima y el mensaje político derivado de el es nauseabundo. Los lugares de exploración parecen sacados del 1 con una alta mejora gráfica eso si .El gameplay es bueno , como en el 1 mas suave pero la IA es pésima. Muchos momentos aburridos con pretextos lamentable para ir de un punto a a un punto b. En fin no recomiendo el juego a nadie… Expand
  5. Naven
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    My 8 year old son would come up with more interesting and engaging story/narrative. It's basically the same level as GoT s8 or Star Wars Rise of the Skywalker.. The game that main point's the story, isn't even delivering on that front. Sad.
  6. Saturn6420
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This that it has been Spoiled and it turned out that the leaks were true. It made my expectations drop a lot with the game ... I haven't seen anything revolutionary.
    The subject of Ellie as I see many media say that we qualify for that is a lie ... It is simply something that we do not give importance to and we focus on issues of Gameplay and History. That Ellie is what she wants to be.
  7. Chicho1308
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Me parece un juego crudo como la vida misma y la experiencia es muy buena la historia es compleja y te hace reflexionar me parece un excelente juego y muestra que no ay mi buenos no malos
  8. Marko1
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Writing now coz I must to , feeling disappointed , wasted money and hours on a garbage pointless trash game ...
    I cant believe after a legendary part 1 , it took them 7 years to bring this **** game out ...
    They succeeded to scam us all , but lesson learned , I dare them making a third part ...
  9. Bigblub
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Superb. Add a gay character and it just gets review bombed which is such a shame
  10. LazeregV
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Вы серьезно думали, что концовка понравится людям? Нет, правда... Как принмали это решение? Вы дали нам цель и в конце отобрали ее, нагло и без всякого особо повода. Эбби должна была умереть, это была наша цель. Что игрок должен чувствовать, когда он потратил много времени ради чего-то, а после не дали выбора и просто отобрали награду - смерть Эбби...Вы серьезно думали, что концовка понравится людям? Нет, правда... Как принмали это решение? Вы дали нам цель и в конце отобрали ее, нагло и без всякого особо повода. Эбби должна была умереть, это была наша цель. Что игрок должен чувствовать, когда он потратил много времени ради чего-то, а после не дали выбора и просто отобрали награду - смерть Эбби...
  11. hannibalmoot
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From a writer's perspective, the story in this game is terrible. I would love to know what, if any, changes were made to the story after the leaks came out. We know ND were scrambling to do..something. My guess would be altering the scenes which were deceptively used in the trailers as one area, but do you think they also adjusted parts of the initial story? Would love to know that answer.

    The inconsistencies with how the character of Joel reacted prior to his death has been discussed ad nausea-um and they would be critical errors in story writing, but the endless elements which seem to be 'spite' written as an FU to the fans lingers throughout. How many of these were added after the leaks? That's what I would love to know.

    It's hard to understand the trend in all areas of media and entertainment of 'punishing' fandoms from any business perspective. It seems as companies believe they will somehow convert people to their political agenda over time even if they have to sacrifice a franchise here and there. They are making huge mistakes if this is their thinking.

    No doubt, TLOU2 will initially make bank so we won't see the 'get woke, go broke' effect immediately. The reverberations across the board is where it will be felt and it will be crushing for the gaming industry as it was for the comics industry.

    Essentially, any story driven by agenda over plot stands out like neon green nose in insincerity and ends up doing far more harm to any political cause intended due to the resentment generated.    … Expand
  12. TTT676767
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es definitivamente una burla a los que hayan jugado el primero, la parte 2 no debería haber existido con lo visto, echaron a perder lo logrado.

    Una clara imagen de como echar tu trabajo a la basura. Sin palabras.    … Expand
  13. diamondgrave
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game sucks and here's why. Joel dies. If this is your 1st time entering the game. I won't blame ya for liking it because you don't know the story. For those who played the 1st part, we have cared and fell in love with the characters we played. We were invested in them. Like when you worked hard on a project and they are like your children. would you want to tear down your work or let others do it? Most probably not, but naughty dog did. they killed your hard work. they killed their first game. Just like that, they had no love for their work and decide its their kid they can kill it if they want. For those who actually like the game because you say its just a game. I say, ok i will accept that answer. But you probably have no soul or have no gamer soul because apparently you did not invest any feeling towards what you played. This game is a story based game. so if you can't love your story that means you didn't put any soul into your game. Worst storytelling ever, the game mechanic is identical to the 1st which means... no improvements. In the end, this game ruins your believes of wanting to be a good person. Because it leaves you scared for life and there is no redemption for our child who we cared for. She was left lonely... no family to called her own... and leaves so much anger in you that you would swear next time if it was you and for your family future... You will CLEAN UP and ties up loose ends. Or 1 day, that might be what ends up for you and your family :)
    You didn't get to kill Abby so maybe she can kill you again in last of us 3?    … Expand
  14. Iaeroox
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    Very badly written story that completely contrasts the beauty of the first one.
    What a joke - Tommy Miller
  15. probablyjay
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It's rare that I feel strongly enough to leave a review but I genuinely feel that all the comments thus far have been unfair jabs at the progressive nature of the game without regard for the game itself. Absolutely stunning, top of the line graphics paired with an emotional story fueled by revenge makes this a frontrunner for what videogames should be in 2020.
  16. yazman
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OK, here we go. Before I go on with my personal opinion on the game I will say this “It would have been better if I never played TLOU Part II” Where to start….i will simply focus on where the game messed it up for me big time and not talk about how beautiful and how improved the combat mechanics are (they are not).. Naughty Dog simply developed this game for the past 7 years to totally annihilate, wipe out of existence all the empathy, character bounding and LOVE they built on the first game. All that sentiment and intricate relationship that grew in the first game for Ellie and Joel, they just decided that they had to kill it in this game and the worst part: “I think that was their goal”…..It is unthinkable, unimaginable in my precarious mind how Joel, a character that lived in both worlds, a character that since the very first scene on the first game was pray of mistrust when that guard killed his daughter and along the whole first game he is resentful of anyone he does not know, he thought Ellie all she knows in term of the current state of the humankind, not to trust no one NEVER…. And he blindly share all the information to Abby AFTER saving her life and walks right into a cheap ambush. (Oh yeah we will talk about this one later) A COMPLETE STRANGER who just showed up and ended up killing him…and to add insult to injury Naughty dog forces me be that weapon it forces me to be Abby for a good portion of the game…ME the one that has been trying to save them since the get go…. THIS IS HORRIBLE and right at that point in the game I felt I did not want to keep playing anymore. And all this just to be able to fuel the revenge plot that will follow in Ellie’s hands (that until the very end where she had a change of heart)….Abby…. I still don’t understand what was the goal there….relentless evil, pure and many, many times unsubstantiated evil just for the sake of again REVENGE. Not only they showed her as a robot after Joel literally saved her life she brutalize him with a gulf club. And still they try, yeah they try to humanize her by petting dogs and attempting to show she cares about her group, this is one of the worst character developments I have ever seen coming from one of the best teams (if not the best in the world) Abby’s actions are like taken from another universe, they make no sense most of the times and simply are unnecessary. And all this Naughty dog did it by putting you in her shoes, I was forced to harm the characters I loved or the people that they cared about. Time and again I felt like stopping the game and uninstall it, hated every time I had to be Abby not because what she was doing, but because what she was doing didn’t make lots of sense. And for all those justifying Abby’s actions , how am I supposed to feel right at the point where she did what she did I knew nothing of her, I had spent countless hrs. with Joel so no matter what you do after that point redemption is IMPOSSIBLE for Abby. And then when you go through all this suffering destroying what you built in the first game naughty dog DENIES you the ability to kill this despicable character Abby, and Ellie ends up sparing her life “”What the hell ND”””. So not only your whole game have been about REVENGE and senseless brutality but the moment where REVENGE actually makes sense you took it away from me….. I am Sad, I am Mad, I feel horrible Naughty Dog. I felt you had your story to tell and you intentionally carried on with it despite hurting your own work on the first game and most importantly, hurting us gamers as fan of your games and the universe you so graciously created for us. I regret having played the game….. I would like to forget, I would like to stay with that image of Ellie and Joel when they found Jackson.… Expand
  17. RiiChardie
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    My opinion on the game is that it could be better. The graphics are great compared to 1, but the plot is not right. I don't like joel, he wasn't even halfway through the story I've been looking forward to for 7 years. and another thing that the story at the end is boring and tedious. The game is sad brutal. In the end, I expected something more. when I finished, I felt depressed, sad andMy opinion on the game is that it could be better. The graphics are great compared to 1, but the plot is not right. I don't like joel, he wasn't even halfway through the story I've been looking forward to for 7 years. and another thing that the story at the end is boring and tedious. The game is sad brutal. In the end, I expected something more. when I finished, I felt depressed, sad and disappointed. they ruined my expectations.… Expand
  18. Bannedalex
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Una historia muy mala donde se mata al protagonista del anterior rápidamente y un gameplay bastante soso que lo único que tiene es seguir para ver lo que ocurre. Mecánicas simples y repetitivas.
  19. sergio14496
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de esta generación, con diferencia. Lo más impactante son los gráficos y las físicas, las animaciones, etc.
  20. tqa4
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    A good game with not revolutionary and artificially tightened gameplay.
    About the plot. A good first half, with the exception of some dialogs, but this is not important.
    The second half is more difficult in scriptingand oversaturated by the author’s attempts to forcibly feel the character of Abby. Perhaps getting rid of the many secondary characters and revealing it through a deep and    A good game with not revolutionary and artificially tightened gameplay.
    About the plot. A good first half, with the exception of some dialogs, but this is not important.
    The second half is more difficult in scriptingand oversaturated by the author’s attempts to forcibly feel the character of Abby. Perhaps getting rid of the many secondary characters and revealing it through a deep and natural storyline with Lev could have led to more empathy for Abby. But this is only an assumption.
    F*ck game journalists. F*ck homophobes and other garbage. F*ck the fanatics.    … Expand
  21. Chadillac
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    I honestly don't get the praise nor the hate this game receives, the gameplay is fun and it's absolutely beautiful looking. For me the weak points are in the storytelling, as Naughty Dog tries to build a grandiose story in this world which at its heart is totally hollow and straight up unenjoyable at times. The lack of payoff in the ending only goes to show that when you try to pleaseI honestly don't get the praise nor the hate this game receives, the gameplay is fun and it's absolutely beautiful looking. For me the weak points are in the storytelling, as Naughty Dog tries to build a grandiose story in this world which at its heart is totally hollow and straight up unenjoyable at times. The lack of payoff in the ending only goes to show that when you try to please everyone you end up pleasing no one, and that's just what Naughty Dog has managed to do.… Expand
  22. Dradus
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Its crazy to think that this game got so many bad reviews at the very moment the game got released knowing that the game is 25-30 hours long... it kind of gives you the idea of how much you can trust the user reviews in this situation. I perosnally loved the game, because every single aspect of this game is good. The graphics is just stunning. The gameplay is very satisfying and moreIts crazy to think that this game got so many bad reviews at the very moment the game got released knowing that the game is 25-30 hours long... it kind of gives you the idea of how much you can trust the user reviews in this situation. I perosnally loved the game, because every single aspect of this game is good. The graphics is just stunning. The gameplay is very satisfying and more importantly the story. The story is just great... It shows you how dark the world of The Last of Us can be.… Expand
  23. Forest9
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Ok, for me this game isn't 10/10 neither 1/10. Ellie is little washed out of charisma, as all of the characters, transition to second playable is awfull, all the more that is's even more personality flat. Generic , similar sayings don't help at that point. Poor dialogs as written by ND. At first scenario is classic exemple of how not to do it, they"ve been eaten by ambitons maybye. I dontOk, for me this game isn't 10/10 neither 1/10. Ellie is little washed out of charisma, as all of the characters, transition to second playable is awfull, all the more that is's even more personality flat. Generic , similar sayings don't help at that point. Poor dialogs as written by ND. At first scenario is classic exemple of how not to do it, they"ve been eaten by ambitons maybye. I dont think the is SOOO MUCH LGBT propaganda as people are saying, also the ending coud be worst. And second attempt shows the scenario is pretty smart. The most annoying aspect of gameplay was dumb NPC walking into youre position, little bugs especially in second part, maybye skill advancement tree coul'd be better .
    After that we've got sweetest possible graphics, abandoned buildings are new main character for me. Cool melee violence, finishers, most realistic blood pools ever ;) Couple of amazing sequences, few minibosses and one resident evil like big one which remains in memory. More open areas slots well onto fresher combat aproach. Loading times and technical part of the game also deserves an aplause. Overall gameplay is immersive.
    Soon i'll start NG+ with moore stealth aproach, im curious, does boredom of walking/talking parts will push me off...
    First game was special... this one is just a good game ;)
    Sorry for vocab flaws, thanks for reading if got here ;)
    Ps: Fook the trolls ;p    … Expand
  24. Theforcer
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half of The Last Of Us Part 2 was absolutely worth the price of admission. Incredible visuals and disturbing sights, but also filled with the little feelgood moments that make it all tolerable. The problem is definitely the pacing. Particularly the Abby part, everything is always as dragged out as it can be. With a few good action scenes throughout. The car chase and the Rat King where very fun! But i did not remotely care about Abby and wanted it to end. The gameplay gets really repetitive after the 15 hours. And then your only halfway... The game is good. But it becomes a drag to sit through it all… Expand
  25. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    A generic "playable movie" game, praised by everyone because of his hyper-pretentious "subverting" story. But hey at least the ROPE MECHANICHS are stunning and brave. I would give this a 4 but I'll give it a 5 because it looks like they are deleting reviews under 5...
  26. Potoconcaca
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absurda Narrativa, armas una carnicería y después no te vengas, que estupidez.… Expand
  27. battir
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Story makes no sense, joel just forgots about how he survived for 20 years and act like brainless idiot. Pacing of the plot makes no sense. Plot holes are everywhere and it develop because of pure coincidences. It slaps you in your face with ellie bad other mc is good derivative all the time while it is exactly the opposite.

    For a story driven game this game is complete failure.
  28. Louis_mit_ou
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed the game. The gameplay is very entertaining and the AI of the enemys in the highest difficulty setting is nearly perfect. The graphics and different landscapes of the game are just stunning and I love the different locations. At first I wasnt very happy about the story of the game but in the end i started to enjoy it.
  29. Alielshemy
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    The last of us part 2 is a solid sequel to the beloved Part 1 but lacking the catchy Story that made Part 1 one of the best Games in the previous gen. The last of us part 2 perfects each and every aspect of any game as Graphics,Sound System,Gameplay and Soundtracks, but unfortunately provides us with a story with no definite aim or reason as it shows how bad written it is.
  30. Crashjbv1
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Never have I experienced a game that has received such unjust criticism from a swath of people who refused to play the game based on out of context leaks. While I believe the game slightly suffers from being a bit too ambitious, (bigger areas to explore, too many notes to read ETC) It's a masterclass in storytelling I've never seen in a game before. If you liked the gameplay of the firstNever have I experienced a game that has received such unjust criticism from a swath of people who refused to play the game based on out of context leaks. While I believe the game slightly suffers from being a bit too ambitious, (bigger areas to explore, too many notes to read ETC) It's a masterclass in storytelling I've never seen in a game before. If you liked the gameplay of the first one, this just ramps it up and fine tunes it a bit. Naughty Dog has never been known for their gameplay as much as their storytelling... but when compared the the Uncharted series' and TLOU original, this is by far the most satisfying gameplay to come out of their studio.… 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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