The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. Cl44nce
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having played through the game twice now, I can say that the Last of US 2 is a very strange experience and one that has clearly divided players and fans alike. I make this distinction between the two as I feel the game provides a difference experience for both and as a result will define your overall view of the game. Essentially I feel that Part 2 was not written as a game but as movie. It employs shock tactics, gratuitous violence against loved characters and emotive scenes to create an experience on a level not scene before in gaming , but more akin to TV shows such as Game of Thrones and the Walking dead. I say a movie as in-between the numerous cutscenes you pretty much do the same thing, explore each area clearing enemies via stealth or shoot outs in an identical manner to the first, the gameplay in many respects has not evolved at all from the first albeit a brief car and horse chase and use of a boat for parts of the game (however the game is visually stunning).The gameplay seems like filler and essentially something to do whilst you are watching a film. In my personal view it is this story that is this issue for many. The main problem is that part 1 and it’s DLC was so successful as it focused on the relationships between well developed characters (Ellie and Joel and Ellie and Riley) to great effect and created a story that fans became heavily invested in. This level of success is simply not achieved in part 2.The Last of Part 2 seems to destroy these characters for shock value and twists for the sake of a lesson about revenge and violence which has in all honesty been done many times before, especially if you have watched the aforementioned TV shows.
    Many fans were expecting and led to believe that there would be a continuation of the previous story they loved so much but were in fact given the opposite and understandably feel aggrieved. Players who aren’t so invested in the characters, new to the series or who did not resonate with the Characters actions or relationship in the previous game may however have an entirely different take and really enjoy the game.
    The second issue is the antagonist come protagonist Abby. Again many fans do not simply like this character. Her first act is to kill Joel in brutal fashion and become the catalyst for Ellie’s revenge and the first section of the game . The player is then made to play as Abby in the second half whilst we attempt to understand her motives and back story which lead to her actions. It is here for many that the writers fail to convey enough sympathy to fans for the character to mean anything, apart from someone they still want to exact revenge on (which does not happen). Changing an antagonist to a protagonist is a difficult feat and one that may have needed an entire game on its own to do. The ending itself may leave many feeling unsatisfied and it is continuing this story (if ND decide to do this at all) that will be challenging itself as many feel the heart has been taken out of the series.

    As I see it the success of part one was in its 2 main ingredients Elle and Joel. These special ingredients have been used up in part 2 to create an experience not seen before in gaming, but now that’s it. Without them the series now feels like just another generic apocalypse scenario going forward. At the end Ellie is left alone and maimed and appears to have no further use other than to track or be tracked down by the fireflies (Probably Abby and Lev) and sacrifice herself for a chance or a cure, which to many diminishes the whole point of the first game.
    There is no doubt that this title has caused huge debate not seen before on a game and if that was ND’s aim then they have succeeded. However I can’t help but feel saddened that such great characters which fans could have enjoyed further adventures with (as this is meant to be a game after all ) will never happen. I don’t feel that this game deserves such low or high scores (ignoring all the hateful comments) and feel that they detract away from the things that players and fans love/hate about the game. My overall view is that it is a venture worth experiencing but one that may not be to everyone’s liking and I personally wish that the Joel/Ellie adventure had not concluded in such a way. The flashbacks were my favourite part and the ending left me unsatisfied and craving more of the magic that we had in part 1. It is a game at the end of the day which is meant to be fun and I simply didn’t have that feeling come it’s conclusion. However my own experiences in life and the job I do mean that I look to games as a form of escapism and fun. Others may enjoy the “bleak real to life apocalypse story” hence why we are seeing such stark reviews.    … Expand
  2. MysteryXX
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Visuals - 10/10
    Plot - 5/10 Timeline during play - 3/10 Protagonists/antagonists, characters - 3/10 Attention to details - 10/10 Most important: After end emotions - 4/10 I would say this game is definitely worth trying out. Don’t watch let’s play gamers online, you should do it yourself. But, the emotions i had after the game is finished, and after some plot details I    Gameplay - 10/10
    Visuals - 10/10
    Plot - 5/10
    Timeline during play - 3/10
    Protagonists/antagonists, characters - 3/10
    Attention to details - 10/10
    Most important: After end emotions - 4/10

    I would say this game is definitely worth trying out. Don’t watch let’s play gamers online, you should do it yourself.

    But, the emotions i had after the game is finished, and after some plot details I feel embarrassed, lost. I’m not sure if that what you should get after you complete the triple A game story.

    Half of the game i had no will to play, as i had no empathy to the circumstances. I just played wanting to finish the game as fast as i can.

    My suggestion is to rent the game from stores/friends, and complete it. Of course if you do not catch the spoilers online.    … Expand
  3. Sforan03
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing graphics but poorly written story and characters the Abby section was terrible and way too long… Expand
  4. Airaela
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved this game. The whole story shows how violence begets violence and ultimately leads to more personal suffering. I was a huge fan of the 1st game and think this is just as good in another way. I went into Part 2 absolutely appalled that I'd have to play as Abbey after seeing her torture and kill Joel. I couldn't imagine ever empathizing with her, but her flashbacks and the little interactions she has with all her friends (playing fetch with Alice hurt knowing I had to kill that puppy as Ellie) really humanized her for me.

    By getting to play as both Ellie and Abbey, the game offers opposing perspectives that really capture the gravity of the choices each of those two main characters makes and the consequences that follow from those choices. Basically, I loved this game and highly recommend it.    … Expand
  5. Bloodholy
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That is a masterpiece, ı see a lot of people dıdnt like the game, the story probably, joel's death made us all cry but for a revenge story it was necesary, thr best thing about first game was the shock started with Sarah's death so yeah ı loved thefirst game which was written by Neil Druckmann and ı also love part 2 again which was written by Neil Druckmann thanks everyone for this game everyone who had effort in it, was AWESOME… Expand
  6. Ksusha
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    это хорошая и качественная игра хейта к которой я не понимаю. Она я вно заслуживает большего чем 4 балла
  7. theholywitcher
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A thrilling, impactful story about violence and revenge. If you try to keep an open mind and an empathetic approach, you have a very high chance of loving this game. Perfect visuals and atmosphere, a detailed world that feels so alive and full of history, improved gameplay and combat mechanics that will let you try many different approaches with different resources. The story is told so nicely that you are faced by a roller coaster ride of emotions: grief, happiness, anger, remorse, forgiveness, hope... Could have benefited from a bit better pacing, especially in the second half, the game in total is really long.… Expand
  8. Nemesis051299
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    La historia de the last es cruda y realista nos demuestra que los personajes de el juego no son súper héroes que pueden morir en cualquier momento y que no todo se trata de cerrar ciclos nos demuestra que lo más importante son nuestros seres queridos antes que cualquier cosa su final nos demuestra lo crudo que puede ser el mundo su jugabilidad es continuista pero mejorando muchos aspectosLa historia de the last es cruda y realista nos demuestra que los personajes de el juego no son súper héroes que pueden morir en cualquier momento y que no todo se trata de cerrar ciclos nos demuestra que lo más importante son nuestros seres queridos antes que cualquier cosa su final nos demuestra lo crudo que puede ser el mundo su jugabilidad es continuista pero mejorando muchos aspectos sus gráficos demuestran que PS4 tiene mucho poder yo creo que su argumento se podría haber contado de otra manera pero yo quedé satisfecho… Expand
  9. Nazadith
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I believe that the story was meant to give you the feeling that nothing came of this revenge quest. The gameplay is similar to the first game, with a few extra options for fluidity. The level design has increased by a lot, making it much more open world. I felt that the story makes sense, and that you have to go in with an open mind wanting to experience A story, not the story you'veI believe that the story was meant to give you the feeling that nothing came of this revenge quest. The gameplay is similar to the first game, with a few extra options for fluidity. The level design has increased by a lot, making it much more open world. I felt that the story makes sense, and that you have to go in with an open mind wanting to experience A story, not the story you've written like a fanfic in your head throughout the years. Abby does not make you like her, she makes you think about the other side. I really enjoyed the story and in fact enjoyed the last few hours of the game BECAUSE I felt exhausted playing it. Just play it and let the story wash over you at least once.… Expand
  10. Yekin
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dont know why people hate this game
    I enjoy this game and im fan of the last of us
    Graphics amazing Story dark and fantastic Combat better than first one Ending is so juicy i love it One thing i hate is joel died in 20% game but i take it and focused in story
    Im happy for this game dont trust bad ratings and play the fckng game to the end    … Expand
  11. surgeboy99
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Don't listen to the review-bombing trolls. They know nothing, Jon Snow.
  12. DontBuyLastOfUs
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The only reason i dont give it 0, its because i respect the developers that worked hard for the game, but the story is just completely **** independently of political views and anything, they just didnt think it through at all, they dropped a monkey on a writing board and this game is the result of it
  13. Ruenvale
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Perhaps official critics were playing a different game than the rest of us when praising such a cringe-worthy "epic". Aside from the impressive graphics present within The Last Of Us 2 almost the entirety of the game reeks of one giant attempt to subvert fans' expectations.

    A simple revenge plot screened by paper-thin characters who undergo very little development throughout the    Perhaps official critics were playing a different game than the rest of us when praising such a cringe-worthy "epic". Aside from the impressive graphics present within The Last Of Us 2 almost the entirety of the game reeks of one giant attempt to subvert fans' expectations.

    A simple revenge plot screened by paper-thin characters who undergo very little development throughout the absolute mockery of a story. Beloved and established characters present from the first entry are immediately made to act in ways contrary to their initial personality to their detriment with zero explanation as to why this had occurred. The attempt to create depth and resonance with the player in regards to introducing new characters is cringe worthy at best.

    Ultimately, this game will be remembered for the story it was attempting to deliver. On that facet alone, do not purchase this game and treat the first game as a stand alone masterpiece.    … Expand
  14. jzjz
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Emotional story unlike any other 10/10
    Game play 10/10
    Unmatched Graphic on any platform 10/10
    Sound 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
  15. casjohn1206
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with a incridible narrative... 0 for this game is hate!!!!!!!!
  16. Ctalon
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    The game took risks, some payed off, some didn't. Despite this it told an emotionally driven story, that makes you question your own previous feeling and thoughts about certain situations and characters. Something of a rarity in video game media.
    However, this game is not for everyone. To truly understand and hear the story being told, you have to be susceptible to it.
    My advice? If    The game took risks, some payed off, some didn't. Despite this it told an emotionally driven story, that makes you question your own previous feeling and thoughts about certain situations and characters. Something of a rarity in video game media.
    However, this game is not for everyone. To truly understand and hear the story being told, you have to be susceptible to it.
    My advice? If you're still interested in the game despite the controversy, give it a chance and stay open-minded. Don't allow the opinions of others to dictate your own. It's a story, you are allowed to enjoy it just as much as you're allowed to hate it. No matter which it may be, there are some truly outstanding moments in this game not worth missing.    … Expand
  17. HuanAquid8
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mi en lo personal se me hace un buen juego con buena historia, no comprendo porque la gente está criticando la historia tanto, tiene buena trama, no se si sea por la muerte de Joel o porque Ellie ahora sea la personaje principal pero en lo personal se me hace un buen juego.… Expand
  18. Eli-Windwaker
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Love, Hate, and Hope. Thematically this game in terms of story took the boldest turn a narrative based game could take. And I applaud Naughty Dog for handling it the way they did. Its not the story players wanted. BELIEVE ME. but its the story the game needed to tell. This game was designed to make you uncomfortable to fit with the overall theme being HATE. remember that. Clocked out atLove, Hate, and Hope. Thematically this game in terms of story took the boldest turn a narrative based game could take. And I applaud Naughty Dog for handling it the way they did. Its not the story players wanted. BELIEVE ME. but its the story the game needed to tell. This game was designed to make you uncomfortable to fit with the overall theme being HATE. remember that. Clocked out at almost 27 hours with the game. The two main characters of this sequel are consumed by hate. It clouds all judgement and leads them down the paths that they took. Gameplay wise. I don't know if I've ever played a game this polished and superb. Everything you do in the game has weight to it, and its phenomenal to handle. It is a refined version of the first game and that's absolutely okay. If ever they were to do a third game this sequel sets that up. If the first game was about love and this sequel was a grueling tale of hate. Then what follows is hope. So please, play through the game yourselves. give it your attention. It deserves at least that.… Expand
  19. SgtCortez95
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the exact game I've been looking forward too. Back in 2016 when the first trailer dropped me and a buddy predicted that this game would show us the consequences of Joel taking down the fireflies - and that's what we got here. The gameplay is similar to the original, the score is phenomenal, the characters go through hell and back. They made some bold writing choices, and sadly a lot of people weren't on board with it, seemingly due to leaks mostly. The leaks are a bit off, they don't fully explain the experience of this game. And to the people just watching "Lets Plays" that doesn't really give you the proper experience either. To me this is one of the best games I've played, with the only detractor being some minor pacing issues. Otherwise its an easy 10 for me, waited 7 long years for this and was not disappointed.… Expand
  20. lzhtcr
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've got the platinum trophey so I think I'm qualified to write some comments. To be honest it’s okay that Joel died in the story, I believe most of the players have psychological preparation, but die like this?
    The awful story just ruined everything, I tried so hard to feel sorry for Abby’s miserable experience, but doing this only makes me feel sick, we spent so many hours with Joel and Ellie and we are so touched by their story, that’s why TLOU gained such a success, it made we players feel the same with the characters. But Abby? Come on,I really don’t give a s**t.(Her story was not that good btw)
    Naughty dog should at least give players options rather than just output their idea, I know that revenge may just end tragedy but I absolutely don’t want to spent money and time being told “oh you should do this, we need peace”. I only felt 200% angry, 150% sad and 100% insultant during the game and using Abby killed by Tommy and Ellie became the only satisfying moment.
    That’s it, 1 points for the great details and gameplay, -9 points for the story. I never thought a video game could make me feel so angry, well guess I’m too naive, sometimes too simple. Nicely done, naughty dog.    … Expand
  21. dogggggggg
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a scripit game, it filed and the game deceived consumers in publicity !!!!… Expand
  22. dfarley0926
    Aug 17, 2020
    2
    The story was not as good as TLOU.
    I did not like the changes to the character’s looks or personalities.
    The gameplay was improved but that wasn’t why I was excited about the game. I felt like the lead up was disingenuous. I don’t understand why the story was so disjointed, why the characters looked like a middle school art student’s attempt to draw real people, or why the characters    The story was not as good as TLOU.
    I did not like the changes to the character’s looks or personalities.
    The gameplay was improved but that wasn’t why I was excited about the game. I felt like the lead up was disingenuous. I don’t understand why the story was so disjointed, why the characters looked like a middle school art student’s attempt to draw real people, or why the characters acted so out of character with no explanation as to why.
    It would have been nice to have a continuation of the first game instead of the same ish gameplay with new characters who were very bland if not unlike able.    … Expand
  23. doobtube
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Beautiful game, but the story is garbage. Totally ruined the experience for me.
  24. AnstromRees
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is more like Uncharted except the inhuman climbing but it's nonetheless improved. Story telling is really good. It would be better if the ending was more linear but still it's good.
    The second part of the game is more of a rushed one so the characters were not that emotionally attached that's why the climax didn't feel like as it was intended by the developer.
    Although this is a    Gameplay is more like Uncharted except the inhuman climbing but it's nonetheless improved. Story telling is really good. It would be better if the ending was more linear but still it's good.
    The second part of the game is more of a rushed one so the characters were not that emotionally attached that's why the climax didn't feel like as it was intended by the developer.
    Although this is a open world game but the gameplay doesn't feel like one as it's so much engraved into the story telling and that's why scavenging for supplies at the nearby buildings doesn't played out that well. It would be better if those weapons upgrades were on the main story path and the game gave more time on developing the character(on the second half) emotionally.    … Expand
  25. Askoooo
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Controversial: I think that the original's Left Behind DLC is notoriously underrated and is a much better experience than this game. You feel more invested in the characters, there's a reasoning behind what you're doing and there aren't glaring plot holes. It constantly feels like this game is trying to make me feel the hate and anger that Ellie feels, but it just falls flat because itControversial: I think that the original's Left Behind DLC is notoriously underrated and is a much better experience than this game. You feel more invested in the characters, there's a reasoning behind what you're doing and there aren't glaring plot holes. It constantly feels like this game is trying to make me feel the hate and anger that Ellie feels, but it just falls flat because it doesn't allow the player to make significant decisions or choices and the choices that the character makes go against the common sense of any rational human being. It wants to be an RPG but it is too linear, it wants to be open world but, again, it's linear. The gameplay is pretty much the same as the first for better or worse, but the graphics and even sound are remarkably improved and makes it fun to play if you can get past the occasional poor writing and constant glaring plot holes.… Expand
  26. Skadoshey
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Though it is not better than the original story, it stands on its own. I too was a little upset by the beginning, but it was a must to continue the story, a NEW story anyway. I would hate to replay a new version of the original game wouldn’t you? I would rather just play the original. This game plays with your humanity and emotions unlike any video game that has come out in the past 7Though it is not better than the original story, it stands on its own. I too was a little upset by the beginning, but it was a must to continue the story, a NEW story anyway. I would hate to replay a new version of the original game wouldn’t you? I would rather just play the original. This game plays with your humanity and emotions unlike any video game that has come out in the past 7 years. This game is really really good. The game-play is phenomenal and the story is very intriguing, and if you're at all paying attention, it will make you question your own moral tendencies. Though it is hard to like at first due to the story unveiling the true nature of humanity with everyone, including the main characters of the first game, the quality of the game shows itself once you're done and have time to reflect. All in all, it's at least worth a play, whether or not you agree with the story or not, it'll make you think, sit on the edge of your seat, and you'll have a fun time playing while you do.… Expand
  27. ToastyLeg
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    Graphics and gamplay is 10/10, but unfortunelty when a story focused game spits on what made the first game so good and replaces it with bad wrting decisions the entire game is brought down.
  28. Stasyan_straus
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I just want to equalize the average rating because i am so much in love with the ending
  29. turtle_meat
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    I can't say I enjoyed every minute of this game, but I did want to play every minute of it. I have never played a game that led me through so many contrasting emotions. There were moments I really loved and moments I truly hated. I was uncomfortable, I cried, I hated Naughty dog, I laughed, I was tired of it, I was genuinely touched, I felt dismissive... I could list a lot more. Two daysI can't say I enjoyed every minute of this game, but I did want to play every minute of it. I have never played a game that led me through so many contrasting emotions. There were moments I really loved and moments I truly hated. I was uncomfortable, I cried, I hated Naughty dog, I laughed, I was tired of it, I was genuinely touched, I felt dismissive... I could list a lot more. Two days after finishing it and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. The only thing I am sure of is that I've never thought about a game as much as I have thought about this one.

    Game play wise, it is solid. I played on moderate and felt it was a little more forgiving than the first game when it came to resources, but the areas are larger and there is a lot more to discover and explore. I had some truly wild surviving 'by the seat of your pants' spells in the game, expending my resources and going hail Mary to survive which was incredibly satisfying and adrenaline filled.

    The game is a lot more open that TLOU, there are some large expansive areas which can be explored or ignored, which in my eyes is something of a double edged sword. There is so much to be discovered in the optional areas, sweet, funny, touching, bleak and harrowing world building moments that really add to the game, but could be easily missed. If you’re playing just for the main narrative, and head for that next 'checkpoint' at every opportunity, there is a huge amount to be missed.

    There is no other game like this. You are forced into situations that you do not want to be in, you are forced to do things that you do on want to do. You do not get a choice how these characters behave, you are pulled through a story against your will and forced to contemplate who these characters really are. It's not a game to make you happy, but it is an experience like no other game will give you.    … Expand
  30. Banishmon
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a long criticism of the story and why I gave it a 0. If you're truly invested, then read it. **The Phantom Pain**

    By now, we all know and understand why Abby does what she does. Her father was killed by Joel, and that lead her to seek revenge. It seems good on paper, but is done terribly. She endures incredible training and pain to become what she is, in her path to seek revenge. The problem is, that the player doesn't like or have a connection with her father. Abby's father is described by the game as a bit of a fanatic, willing to murder a child to obtain a cure that the Fireflies probably don't even have the proper resources to manufacture. His appearances are also minimum, used to set up Abby's backstory instead of her motivation. Instead of building up a relationship and reason for what Abby did, the game simply tries to tell us how Joel wronged Abby and she was right to kill him. Abby just doesn't feel solid. You don't just want the story to make sense in the context of the world, you want the audience to have a reason to care about what happens onscreen, instead of using their imagination **An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, but not for me. Only thee**

    Naughty Dog has crafted a theme that they hold tall amid all the criticism, but it doesn't hold true for every character. A fine example of this can be attributed to Ellie and Abby. Abby's actions are sometimes completely unjustified, with her slaughtering WLF soldiers, as they look in shock of her murdering them, people that she's shared meals and long, harsh years with, yet she has no remorse for killing them. Her friends don't carry much weight to the theme of revenge either, being so poorly built up that you could have Ellie kill a strawmen and the story would still continue. Owen is the only outlier, but his role is more akin to that of a love interest in a teenage romance story, being the ignored lover and naughtily sneaking away with our main character to do some stuff. He doesn't have much character development. We aren't given much to care about, and Ellie's actions have little emotional impact on us. As far as we see, Ellie is just avenging her father figure. Nothing too bad. But the ending breaks down Ellie's actions and props up Abby. Imagine a faceless cowboy versus a gunslinger that you know an incredible amount of, and only ever does things out of necessity. You would automatically root for the gunslinger, right? There is a reason that villains are always less detailed than the hero, they're just a punching bag. But ND has messed up, trying to create an incredibly complex character that we don't have connections to and isn't forced to make hard choices, as opposed to one that's a product of their environment. It's why Abby feels like she should be the villain, and Ellie the one forged from steel

    **If it wasn't for double standards, **** would have none at all** Drukmann is mentally unstable, being concerned with creating art in his own perfect vision, while not understanding the human perspective. On the one hand, Abby trained for years to murder a man she never met, having endured so much just to face off with a faceless figure. She's full of hate and anger that is completely undirected, and takes something precious away from us, the player. She takes away Joel. Then we want to see consequences for her, but then Drukmann doesn't understand the concept of revenge clearly enough. We viewed Joel the same way as Ellie, and we understand how she feels. We want to get back at her for ripping Joel from the base of our heart. But Drukmann treats the player as a buffoon, destroying skyscrapers and pitching tents on top of them.

    **A path down the memory lane a day keeps the story away**

    The flashback sequences were nice, but completely out of place and unneeded. Sure, we loved Joel's and Ellie's relationship, but Naughty Dog had already tore it down at the start. To me, that didn't matter, since one half of the memories were dead. They didn't represent a message or anything for Ellie either. They were entirely for us, the player, and it felt out of place within the story. It broke the pacing and felt like an incredibly disconnected scene that could've been in a different game, or a DLC. It was a quite and serene time, that had no place in this cruel and ugly world. They could've utilized it to help introduce the theme of forgiveness, and lighten the load of a tsunami-like message on the ending. But they didnt. And that's my honest criticism of the story. Some may say that it was art, but when you actually try to look at the story, you can see. Abby is what ND intends to be Joel, but she's doesn't make the tough choices and was fueled entirely by her hatred instead of only doing what was needed to survive. Lev barely got any character development and he/she (it?) felt like a tool for Abby to compensate for her lack of humanity. He's the only one she ever shows emotion towards and bonds with    … Expand
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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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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