The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Jaggysnake11
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honesty one of the most beautiful games I’ve ever played. Story although not to everyone’s taste I absolutely loved… Expand
  2. Ddoser
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Я не мастер писать длинные сообщения,поэтому всё,что я могу сказать про эту игру-это то,что это лучшая игра,в которую я когда-либо играл.
    И да,я рекомендую её к покупке и прохождению :)
  3. kajika
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning and with a well written and thoughtful story. Definitely not a feel good game, but what a ride!
  4. Tabioka
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De game was zeer goed met een grote impact in de game laten ze heel mooi zien dat wraak enkel zorgt voor ellende en dat je iedereen kwijt raakt waarvan je houdt het vermoorden van Joel vond ik ook meer als normaal omdat we gezien hebben wat hij op het einde van game 1 gedaan had de gameplay was ook goed en de graphics waren fantastisch.
    Daarom geef ik dit meesterwerk van een game een 10 op 10!    … Expand
  5. Brauniii
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us 2..
    Das faszinierendste Spiel aller Zeiten
    Der Begriff schrecklich gut erreicht hierbei seinen Zenit
    Die Grenze zwischen Virtueller zur Schau Stellung und Realität wird mit der meta Ebene die dieses Spiel erstellt so verschwemmt das ich mich bei der ganzen Debatte nicht mehr entscheiden kann ob ich gerade ein Spiel gespielt habe oder eine Philosophische Aufklärung über den Verstand und die Emotionen des Menschen erleben durfte..

    Es fühlt sich an als Hätte Druckmann das alles geplant schon über Jahrzehnte hinweg, schon zu Beginn des ersten teils

    Erstelle einen Charakter so lebhaft und echt wie kein zweiter
    Kreire eine Adoptivtocher als seinen Tochter Ersatz und lasse ihn eine Entscheidung treffen die nicht nur grausam und falsch sondern auch so unglaublich nachvollziehbar und menschlich ist.
    Lasse die Welt sich in ihn verlieben

    Dann nimm ihr ihn weg.

    The last of us 2 ist das grausamste Spiel das ich je gespielt hab. Nicht wegen seiner Gewalt sondern wegen dem Mord an einem Charakter den wir so sehr lieben. Dann spucke auf ihn und zwinge den Spieler seine Mördern zu spielen und sich ihre Sicht der Dinge anzusehen. Es ist eine Qual, man währt sich, man streubt sich, man leidet und man will nicht. Das ich mich dennoch darauf eingelassen hab war die beste Entscheidung meiner Videospiel Karriere. Anstatt wütend auf die Barrikaden zu gehen, einen speedrun mäßigen Durchgang hinzulegen habe ich mich dieser kaltblütigen Mörderin gestellt und ihr zumindest einmal zugehört. With no regrets! Es geht nicht darum den Spieler dazu zu bringen Abby zu mögen. Es geht darum zu zeigen wie grausam und nachvollziehbar der Werdegang der Geschichte ist. Wie eine entscheidung, der Realität gleich Konsequenzen haben kann und wie Emotionen unseren Verstand wie eine droge vernebeln. Ich habe mich stets gewundert warum Druckmann (Director) oder Troy Baker (Synchron Sprecher von Joel und .u.a auch Sam Drake - Uncharted 4) meinten wir seien nicht bereit für diese Geschichte. Ich meinte 'Hell Yeah ich war noch nie mehr bereit' Wie Kratos sagen würde 'Oh Boyyy' hab ich mich getäuscht Ich war garnicht bereit. Das Spiel hat eine Kontroverse hervorgerufen die ihres gleichen sucht. Der emotionale verlusst des vermutlich beliebtesten Charakters der Videospiel Geschichte ruft Emotionen in uns hervor die Ellis gleichen suchen. Und sie vernebeln unser trugbild. Wir verfluchen den Autor, werfen ihm schlechtes Story Writing vor. Wir ignorieren die Sicht der anderen Seite der medalie.. Schimpfen, fluchen und verlieren jegliches Sinn für Realität und Intention. Wie kleine Kinder lassen wir uns von Emotionen leiten, legen unsere Argumente so das wir die befriedigung finden die uns das Spiel nicht gibt. 'Wenn wir Abby nicht bestrafen können, dann vielleicht den Autor?' Wir verlagern unseren Frust. Argumentieren Rücksichtslos und unbedacht zu unserer gunsten nur um Frieden zu finden. Es ist faszinierend und vermutlich das mutigste was dem Genre Videospiel je passieren konnte. The Last of us 2 ist ein Gesellschaftlicher Spiegel. Er zeigt wie uns negative Emotionen entmenschlichen und uns beeinflussen können. Unsere aufnahmebereitschaft. Unser Urteilsvermögen. Joel der Killer? Hätte der Doktor ihn nicht bedroht wäre er ja noch am Leben!!! Abby die Gute? Hätte sie diesen Rache Feldzug nicht los getreten wäre ihr ja nix passiert! Joel hätte niemals seinen echten Namen einer Gruppe fremden verraten! Hätte Hätte Hätte. Hätte Joel nicht seinen Namen verraten hätte der Autor sich auch einfach ein anderes Motiv überlegen können um das selbe Ziel zu verfolgen. Der Menschheit zu zeigen wie Naiv sie ist. Nein wir sind nicht dazu bereit diese Geschichte zu erleben. Wir sind viel lieber bereit dabei zuzusehen wir ein Charakter (Elli) Tag für Tag daran zerbricht diesen Rache Feldzug auf sich genommen zu haben. Wir drängen sie lieber dazu sogar noch ihr letztes Stück Hoffnung auf ein Glückliches Leben zu nehmen (Dina) um uns zu vergewissern das sie doch noch alles dafür tut unsere rachegelüste zu stillen Wir sind der Tommy der nicht in der Lage ist die Geschichte so zu akzeptieren wie sie ist und das Rad lieber neu erfinden wollen. Wir sind die die halbwärts gelähmt, blind auf einem Auge jemanden in den tot schicken würden um die befriedigung zu erhalten nach der wir uns sehnen. Oh mein Gott    … Expand
  6. Dodgeguy07
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    For anyone who wants to get this game most of the negative reviews are from people who haven’t even played an hour of this game and are dumping on it because it features Lesbian content. Personally this is literally the best game I’ve ever played
  7. sweatshirt
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    An incredible but brutal and nihilistic game.

    Combat gameplay is TIGHT, can play super stealth or all out nutso aggressive. The continuation of Ellie's story is heartbreaking. Haven't stopped thinking about it since finishing it days ago. Instantly one of my favourite games of all time. p.s. Am not sure why it has so much negative reviews, seems to be review bombed (on day 1 of    An incredible but brutal and nihilistic game.

    Combat gameplay is TIGHT, can play super stealth or all out nutso aggressive.

    The continuation of Ellie's story is heartbreaking. Haven't stopped thinking about it since finishing it days ago. Instantly one of my favourite games of all time.

    p.s. Am not sure why it has so much negative reviews, seems to be review bombed (on day 1 of release, for a 30+ hour game...) by weirdos snowflakes who only read the leaks or a summary or who knows what... then took time out of their lives to hate on something they haven't even played. Metacritic really needs to sort their **** out when it comes to how easy it is to abuse the system. Just ignore all the bs and play this game for yourself.    … Expand
  8. Dareuss
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. I love the plot that shows there are no villans or heroes and that almost every action comes with consequences. Also, going for the revenge might cost you everything.
  9. Howardston
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Game i've played so far this year. The only Game which could be better in 2020 is cyberpunk 2077, so we'll see which game will reach the Top of my important ranking this year… Expand
  10. LogenBloody9
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece and a perfect sequel. People review bombing it should give up on serious human stories and go watch friends instead. Production, gameplay, voice acting and art design are all of the highest quality as well. Thank you Naughty Dog. I will never forget this experience.
  11. BasedGooby
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Killing one of the most beloved gaming characters for pure shock value, then going into a quest of revenge killing tons of people along the way just to suddenly decide it's bad to kill and let the murderer go is completely idiotic.
  12. Arioh
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лично мне игра очень понравилась! 10 конечно очень грубо, но игра плохой оценки не заслуживает, пишущие отрицательные отзывы хотели продолжения в виде мыла отношений папа-дочка, а получили великолепную игру с жестоким несправедливым миром, которую не смогли оценить!
    Про графику говорить нечего, она великолепна! Геймплей судить особо не могу, не люблю стелс, проходил на минималках. Сюжет на высшем уровне! Все персонажи вызывают эмоции (далеко не всегда положительные), вторая половина игры тоже интересна, да Эбби так и не заслужила прощения, но я ей сопереживал, хотя иногда хотелось целенаправленно её самоубить=)
    В конце игры я угадал какая будет концовка и если бы она была другая, возможно я бы присоединился к толпе хейтеров, но она идеальна!    … Expand
  13. THRIIIEH
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breathtaking. This game may not be a masterpiece for a few people, but the mesage in this game is clearly brought through. Abby has enough reasons for killing Joel and Ellie for killing Abbey, but the main sence of the story is that vengance and how it can ruin yourself.… Expand
  14. AGamerJIKUHFKJH
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    A disappointing sequel filled with a disgusting agenda: men bad, white people bad and racists and homophobes. Other than that, I think Naughty Dog should keep doing politically charged games! It's not like those racists are going to alienate their main base and sink their company in the ground.
  15. tsigriman
    Jul 1, 2020
    7
    The game is in no way perfect, but i think people aren't being objective. I overall enjoyed the game even though it kinda lost me in the last 2-3 hours. I wish the structure was better and not so back and forth.Though the ammount of work and detail that went into this is admirable and even if you didn't like the story give credit where credit is due. Also greatly enjoyed the represantationThe game is in no way perfect, but i think people aren't being objective. I overall enjoyed the game even though it kinda lost me in the last 2-3 hours. I wish the structure was better and not so back and forth.Though the ammount of work and detail that went into this is admirable and even if you didn't like the story give credit where credit is due. Also greatly enjoyed the represantation offered by the game. My worst critique would be that Ellie didn't really feel like a person in this game. We didn't get to see her personality shine at all through all the anger and revenge. I loved abbys character and the idea of seeing her point of view, but i really wish things didn't turn out the way they did. It's not perfect, but i enjoyed it so it's a 7/10 for me.… Expand
  16. duder1235
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I understand the negative reviews, but Druckmann took a chance. It worked. The game is awesome, and how polarizing its become is a testament to the fact that you need to play it.
  17. EGS_Ern
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful and stunning nobody can deny that. Also the storytelling is very good, even if it may not be to some peoples liking if you really anylyse the story and what naughty dog has presented. You would see things from a whole new perspective.
  18. Vinsalive
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Never been so disappointed about a game. What a poor story, completely betrayed the original. Of course the graphics gameplay acting are good but it means nothing with this kind of story.
  19. Nocgattsu
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains spoilers. So I got the game early and played it. I read or saw no spoilers before the release. I never do.

    So here is what I think:

    Pros:
    - gameplay
    - graphics
    - atmosphere
    - sound
    - music

    All those parts are undeniable very good. Its top notch. Sure the controls sometimes feel weird but they do in most of the games. It would be unfair to say this game isnt up to date in terms of all those points I mentioned.

    Cons:
    - story
    - character design
    - character development
    - plot holes

    So, even with all the pros this game is really really bad. It makes NO sense that Ellie act how she acts in certain parts of the game but that isnt even the biggest thing about why its bad.
    The reason is: character development.
    If you kill one of the most beloved characters early in the game (Joel) and want to bring in new main playable characters like Abby, you HAVE to bring WAY more backstory in order to make the player feel with her.
    I mean she KILLED Joel!
    How do you make the player like her? Bring more and more backstory before she does that. Let the players play 2-10h as Abby when she was a child or whatever. The backstory of her is basically told in 10minutes and then her dad is being killed. Thats it? And now I have to feel with her and understand why she killed Joel?
    Hell no!
    That is weak story telling. Really really weak.

    Then there are all the other new characters. Nobody is likeable. Like really. They all feel empty. They are only shells without any meaning.

    This game is just bad. Do yourself a favor and dont buy it. The reviews the journalists wrote are either bought by Sony or ND or are heavily politicly influenced. Sad thing is: because of that same journalists will most likely make this game GOTY. What a joke.

    Safe your money and buy something else.

    And last but not least: this is technically a very good game but the story/characters is/are SO bad it just doesnt matter how well the rest is done.

    You want a good revenge story? Watch "Oldboy" then you know how to make a good revenge story that shocks everybody to their core.

    This game right here? Its garbage.    … Expand
  20. Yeetyeetnoot
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible game. Story is phenomenal, like a gut wrenching, heart stopping, action horror movie with real emotion. Don’t believe the low rated reviews — it’s just salty gamerbros who are upset the main character isn’t a straight white dude… Expand
  21. Simonux
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    È un gioco incredibile, uno dei migliori di questa generazione, prende tutto ciò che di positivo ha il primo capitolo e lo migliora sensibilmente.
    Non capisco davvero con quale criterio molti utenti abbiano messo 0 a questo capolavoro
  22. AlecoBaleco
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game innovates in term of story telling. People are used to mainstream story in this gaming industry when everything can be foreseen. The Last Of Us part 2 is absolutely amazing in term of gameplay, graphism, immersion and narration.
  23. Modhar
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    ..
    This game took the gaming to a whole new level in every technical aspect, the story is deep and dark it's about two different people trying to get out of the vengeance loop and find there humanity along the way , one of the best games i have ever played and i have been playing for more than 25 years.
  24. Moltherion
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Does not deserve the hate it is getting. It is a deep story about emotional trauma and the deadly cycle of vengeance that will continue endlessly until someone chooses to rise above it and move on. The graphics get a nice boost from the first game, the game world is much more explorable, and full of Easter eggs to other naughty dog IPs. All of the characters are like able. Including Abby and her friends. I hate what they did, but I did enjoy my time with them. The only thing that I really did not like, and will certainly be a turn off for some people,is that Alice, a good girl German Shepard, is unavoidably killed by the player.… Expand
  25. BloodSuckersMom
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I’ll just say, the game has a lot going on, and in many way it’s really hard to take in everything that happens. But I decided to push through, and the deeper I got into the game, the better it started to become. And this is honestly the only approach the game could of took with Ellie’s story for it to truly be something special. I get why people are rating this game bad, but that’s notI’ll just say, the game has a lot going on, and in many way it’s really hard to take in everything that happens. But I decided to push through, and the deeper I got into the game, the better it started to become. And this is honestly the only approach the game could of took with Ellie’s story for it to truly be something special. I get why people are rating this game bad, but that’s not fair to the developers for making a true masterpiece. If you are going to rate, then actually play the game for yourself. Go in with an open mind as to what might possibly happen, and just enjoy the incredible experience. And also if for any other reason get the game just to enjoy one of the greatest gameplay experiences you’ll ever have.… Expand
  26. finas
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best experiences i’ve ever had playing video games, i would honestly buy a PS4 just so i could play this.
  27. Wertman
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Well done! Great game. Can't get is out of my head... What a journey it was!
  28. Jtgamenut
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Beat the game fully. Absolutely masterpiece. The story is phenomenal, unexpected, and painful.
  29. agl017
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most heart-wrenching game I have ever played. An absolute masterpiece.

    First off, Joel deserved to die. I hate to say it, but it's the truth. Joel not only brutally murdered Abby's only parent but also ruined any chance of the world returning to normal. One death could have saved millions. I understand the anger after Joel died, I was angry too. I sobbed. But after playing as Abby for numerous hours, I began to understand what Naughty Dog was trying to tell us. Abby got the same kind of sick revenge that Ellie spends the entire game doing. And in the end, Ellie has to deal with what her greed has brought her. This is not a cheery game, I don't understand why people expected it to be that. Why would Naughty Dog give you exactly what we expected? Every moment of this game was another suprise, and I loved it. This game is in no way predictable.

    And to everyone who has an issue with Ellie's sexuality, keep it to yourself. I know it may be a suprise lesbians exist, but you'll have to deal with it. Anyways, why are you suprised? If you played the extra for tlou1, you would have already known Ellie was a lesbian. I personally loved this game. I would recommend it to anyone who loved tlou1. Most of the bad reviews are from those who 1) have not finished the game, 2) cant deal with Ellie being a lesbian, or 3) are die-hard fans of Joel. This game is brutal. But tough it out, you'll love it. Trust me, I had my doubts. I stuck through it though, and I'm so glad I did.    … Expand
  30. blacklist_2
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Storytelling is again great again from Naughty Dog, maybe death of Joel is not acceptable for everyone, actually for me too.. But I feel all emotion from the characters. Please before rate the game think about from all directions about story.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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