The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. petermancellon
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grossest game ever. There is too much of Political Correctness in it. I hope you guys would not ruin it next time. If you want to make games for the minorities make just make it only for them. The majority don't want to feel guilty about how we dislike Abby and Owen having sex. It is just gross. Just keep it to yourselves. In any family when son masturbates it is not something wrong. But the mother doesn't have to know, doesn't want to see it. Is the mother crazy or bad mother, because she doesn't want her son masturbating? No. She has the right not to see that kind of crap.… Expand
  2. Chris_CR20165
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the mechanics, and the game in general, piece of art!!, but hate the final part and the beginning. That's why I gave it 8.… Expand
  3. EthansPasta
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II takes place 4 years later after the events of the first game. Joel and Ellie are living in a growing community in Wyoming. We see some old characters and some new ones. But after some later events an important death takes place (will go into spoilers later) that sets Ellie into “Revenge Mode”. The majority of the game takes place in Seattle where Ellie seeks revenge. In Seattle you find yourself in conflict between the WLF (Washington Liberation Front) and the violent cult Scars who are at war between each other. But that won’t stop Ellie from finding the person who wronged her. Now in this part of the review I will be doing a pros and cons list of everything I liked about the game and what I didn’t like about the game.(SPOILERS!!!)

    PROS:
    First things first, I have just to say that this game had some beautiful set pieces in it. This is by far the best looking PS4 game.
    There were a lot of improvements on the gameplay which I really liked. The flashback scenes between Joel and Ellie were my favorite parts in the whole game. Those scenes were the most well written scenes in the game. Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson performances when they were together. The satisfying upgrades you did on all your weapons. I really liked how you could explore the environment around you. You get rewarded with looking all over the place for supplies and collectibles. I like how the enemy AI had more emotion to them. They were also more intelligent when it came to the point where it turned into a shootout. Still had some of its horror elements like the first one had. And I really liked taking on the infected (even though I got frustrated with them and died a lot but still enjoyed taking them on).

    Cons: The story wasn’t compelling as the first one. It was your basic revenge plot with telling you that you need revenge and in the end it tells you that revenge is bad. Over time the game just got really tedious and repetitive. The pacing of the game was really slow. After playing it for 5 hours straight I got bored of it and had to encourage myself to continue. The game was way longer than it needed to be.
    You play as the villain Abby for a LONG amount of time. Playing as Abby was my least favorite part of the game. I didn’t mind playing as her at some moments, like having her flashback and learning her motive. Didn’t mind that. When playing as Abby, the game forces you to sympathize for her and give you a better understanding of her. But my feelings for her never changed. I still saw her as the villain. Even after Understanding her motive, I still thought it could’ve been a better motive to kill Joel. It’s a motive that we’ve seen before.
    The writing wasn’t as good as the first one. It felt kinda lazy at some points. Some of the new characters weren’t interesting. It felt like they were just there. When they died I didn’t feel sad or anything because I had no attachment to them like the characters I had attachment for in the first game. The characters I was mostly interested in were Lev and Yara because they were members of the cult Scars and you got to see they’re way of life. But really you don’t understand the cult.
    With that leading me to this, I got to see the intentions of WLF but never got to understand the Scars motive and intentions. All I learned is that they were insane and would kill people thinking that would cleanse them. That's the only part I got from them. But I never knew what they’re intentions were in the beginning and what led them to be who they are. Now, the ending. The ending to me felt really cliche. Like I said in the beginning, the game in the end tells you that revenge is bad. Because of that Ellie lets Abby go even though Ellie had the upper hand in the final fight. In that moment I still wanted payback for what Abby did. In the end Ellie returns back and is all alone. From what it looks like, it seems that they’re setting it up for a third game which I hope doesn’t happen. The Last of Us is one of the best video games of all time. But with a sequel like Part 2 it doesn’t live up to the first one. It fails to meet the expectations of the fans. You have lazy writing, a basic premise, bland characters, and a way too long campaign. Now did I hate this game? Absolutely not. There were still things I enjoyed about the game. It’s not a bad game nor an amazing game. It was just a poor follow up to the first one. But I still enjoyed it. And because of that, I’m giving this game a 5.5/10. Thank you for reading this review.    … Expand
  4. LingeringJulian
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of a game. The story is unique and emotionally challenging in a way no game has ever really explored, and the gameplay is incredibly fluid and thrilling to play. There wasn't a single moment that I wanted to put the controller down. Every organic moment felt choreographed even though it clearly couldn't have been which made it genuinely feel like I was controlling aAn absolute masterpiece of a game. The story is unique and emotionally challenging in a way no game has ever really explored, and the gameplay is incredibly fluid and thrilling to play. There wasn't a single moment that I wanted to put the controller down. Every organic moment felt choreographed even though it clearly couldn't have been which made it genuinely feel like I was controlling a movie most of the time. I've played a lot of great games, but this one is different. Naughty Dog created an excellent game, but more importantly they clearly worked hard to make it into a really engaging and challenging experience for the player.

    If you are reading this and have not played it yet, please do yourself a favor, ignore these user reviews and play it with an open mind. I think the story leaks and ensuing premature vitriol have tragically clouded the discourse of an otherwise deserving and thought-provoking narrative. I adore this game.    … Expand
  5. SupremaxyDGS
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This will go down in history as one of the most hated AAA games, and whoever gave the go ahead for this story, you should be ashamed. People waited and wanted to play this game for the story and characters.
    Good job subverting expectations, I think you'll find your game sales subverted as well.
  6. karxion
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    Horrible. Few works spoiled the original work so much.
    I can't understand why the screenwriter's self-identity is forced on the user by putting it on the work, and I don't understand why the previous character came.
  7. Agraa
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Um jogo adulto, maduro, tecnicamente impecável.
    Aborda muitos temas sensíveis a sociedade e mostra que não existem vilões nem heróis, mas sim que todos estão lutando pelo que acreditam e por quem amam.
    Naughty Dog no seu melhor, consegue entregar uma experiência ímpar e deixa o jogador a todo momento entre os conflitos dos personagens quanto de nós mesmos. O jogo é lindo, triste, doce    Um jogo adulto, maduro, tecnicamente impecável.
    Aborda muitos temas sensíveis a sociedade e mostra que não existem vilões nem heróis, mas sim que todos estão lutando pelo que acreditam e por quem amam.

    Naughty Dog no seu melhor, consegue entregar uma experiência ímpar e deixa o jogador a todo momento entre os conflitos dos personagens quanto de nós mesmos.
    O jogo é lindo, triste, doce e amargo. Personagens muito bem construídos, cheios de camadas, com suas motivações e falhas.

    Jogabilidade das melhores no mercado atualmente, com animações que beiram a perfeição.
    Trilha sonora envolvente, imersiva, se encaixa perfeitamente nos momentos de tensão.
    A parte de áudio é outro fator impecável desse game.

    Ao todo, não é difícil dizer que este supera o primeiro com uma narrativa muito mais bem construído e muito mais madura.    … Expand
  8. hdsjol42
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    The trailer fraud and serious disrespect to the former players, no one is a favorite new role, and destroyed all the characters created by the former. The unconvincing story and the bad story telling method can only give you discomfort after the end of the game. Although there is amazing performance in the game screen, this work has no soul It's not such a bad work on its own, but it hasThe trailer fraud and serious disrespect to the former players, no one is a favorite new role, and destroyed all the characters created by the former. The unconvincing story and the bad story telling method can only give you discomfort after the end of the game. Although there is amazing performance in the game screen, this work has no soul It's not such a bad work on its own, but it has amazing graphic performance. But if the game is a canon of "the last us", it's worthless… Expand
  9. Ramz24
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Juegazo, historia no esperada pero llena de emociones, jugabilidad, graficos todo es de 10
  10. fcukneil
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    game of the century, the worst.
    7 years, a great IP, destroyed by Neil. You are a shame in the game world. burn in hell.
    Political correctness is the most disgusting thing in this world.
    The only meaning of this game is to let players recognize the ugly face of the media.
  11. SaUchi578
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    clearly a strong game and not for all gamers, i understand why ppl are getting upset, but i actually loved this game, with a very powerfull message. it´s a very heavy game in terms of emotions
  12. Dririb20
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrivel, me surpreendeu de várias formas, teve uma duração longa justificável para aprofundar muitos personagens e o seu final foi excelente, um dos melhores jogos do ps4.
  13. DieVIP
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is excellent. Nothing to say about it.
    Then there is the story. It isn't that bad but the chronology is bad. Plus, playing Abby for too long make it even worst, I felt like the first few play in the Aquarium was kind of useless. Only when she got captured by the Seraphites that it begin to become interesting.
    Could definitely made a better storyline especially for Joel who died too early.    … Expand
  14. danibarcenas
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    En español, pues el doblaje es lo único bueno que tiene, eso y la jugabilidad pero la historia es un despropósito, va en contra de todo lo planteado en la primera entrega, si vas a jugarlo no esperes mucho.
  15. Landmvrks
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give the creators of this game credit for taking risks and trying something different. There were many brilliant features to the game. However, I could never get fully invested in playing Abby. Anyone who loved the first game I'm sure felt similar throughout the game.… Expand
  16. andrewg97
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    The game is excellent in all departments but the most important one: the story. It not only succeeds in destroying everything the original achieved but does so in the most infuriating way possible. DO NOT BUY.
  17. frangoassado123
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    Os gráficos são bonitos, a jogabilidade é bacana, já a história... deixa à desejar. Eu esperava mais desse jogo, é totalmente decepicionante.
  18. nickgr
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never been so much disapointed/sad over a game. I was waiting for this game for 7 years and this is what i get. The story is absolutely terrible. Sure, the graphics are wonderful and the music is great, but the scenario is literally crap. For me tlou story ended in the first game. Imagine if naughty dog make tlou3 xD it would be the story of abby and lev lol. Just don't make part 3.
    Also, i am not a hater, tlou1 was a masterpiece but 2 is definetely not.    … Expand
  19. Kirikoou
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I "only" have 15 hours of playtime but it's already my favorite game of the year, I was afraid that the game would bring nothing but it's the opposite, it 's an essential sequel for me, thanks ND
    Update : I finished the game in 29 hours and it's still a ten in my head, why? Because the game takes risks and like a movie does not leave the choice to the player, he does not choose what he    I "only" have 15 hours of playtime but it's already my favorite game of the year, I was afraid that the game would bring nothing but it's the opposite, it 's an essential sequel for me, thanks ND
    Update : I finished the game in 29 hours and it's still a ten in my head, why? Because the game takes risks and like a movie does not leave the choice to the player, he does not choose what he wants to do with the characters, he attends the progress of their epic and sad story.    … Expand
  20. VectorXz16
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La muerte de Joel arruino el juego. Todo ser reemplazado por la novia de Ellie y un chino. Miles de ideas para continuar la historia y eligen la peor.… Expand
  21. Legitimatee
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Quite possibly the worst story ever. Naughty dog should be disappointed with themselves,the last of us 1 was a Masterpiece.....part 2 pure trash. Too much forced propaganda bs.
  22. tsainrojas
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    TLOU2 isn't a perfect game by any stretch of the definition. Paired up with its predecessor one can quickly identify far less interesting characters, shallower relationships in between them, and sections that gameplay wise seem like a slog and a stagnation of the previous intensity that had been built up until that point of the game. Nevertheless, this game is by all right's a masterpieceTLOU2 isn't a perfect game by any stretch of the definition. Paired up with its predecessor one can quickly identify far less interesting characters, shallower relationships in between them, and sections that gameplay wise seem like a slog and a stagnation of the previous intensity that had been built up until that point of the game. Nevertheless, this game is by all right's a masterpiece of the generation, and it's shortcomings can be attributed as trade offs that must be made in the effort of realizing a far deeper, more complex narrative and artistic vision that the one that came before.… Expand
  23. Aklen
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They ruin the story in a game that sells for its own story and you're a genius Sony… Expand
  24. Chec8timi
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game. Gunplay is clunky but this is a console game so whatever. For the story, it was definitely not what I expected (for the record I tried to know the least about the game before going in). I didn’t expect Joel to die like that, but I felt it. I felt it deeply hurt. I understood why Ellie wanted revenge at the beginning. It didn’t feel right that she brutally murdered Joel and got away with it. Progressively, I saw the point of view of Abby. Then, I wasn’t so sure if I wanted revenge. When I arrived at the part where Abby saves the Seraphites children and goes back to the aquarium to see her dead friends that Ellie had killed. I asked myself if Ellie was even the ‘’good’’ one, The violence at one point was just meaningless. I kept asking myself why is this still going? Why is the WLF burning down civilian villages? For what? I didn’t know which would ‘’win’’ the fight in the theater. I didn’t know which one I wanted to win to be frank. All I knew is I wanted it to stop. I want Ellie to have her lesbian ranch paradise. I want Abby to find her people and to be happy with Lev. I didn’t care that Ellie had travelled a long way for that. I didn’t care they would’ve lost a lot for nothing. Just stop it. Right there, I had understood the moral of the story. 10/10 Best storyline in a while.

    P.S. I cried when I heard the baby crying after the theater fight. Like a lot.    … Expand
  25. billyuji
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    a horrible story telling with a poor skill. the experience of this game is a nightmare, I feel shame for bought and played it.
  26. Gamerdad3
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    I loved the chapters of the game with Elle in Seattle. Great gameplay and it overcame some of my heartache from the happenings of the first hour or so of gameplay. Everything after that section helped me in my decision to sell the game and be done with it. I’m sure that many like the game, and I’m positive that many do not. That has been the most anticipated AND THE “biggestI loved the chapters of the game with Elle in Seattle. Great gameplay and it overcame some of my heartache from the happenings of the first hour or so of gameplay. Everything after that section helped me in my decision to sell the game and be done with it. I’m sure that many like the game, and I’m positive that many do not. That has been the most anticipated AND THE “biggest disappointment” of ANY game I’ve ever played.… Expand
  27. iKhone
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Un juego hermoso, todo el tiempo con mucha tensión, mecánicas increíbles, visualmente no hay nada como TLOU part 2, las 25 horas que me duro el juego se me hicieron como si fueran 10, y la historia me gusto mucho, no se porque tanto hate a este juegazo! Deseo de todo corazón que le vaya muy bien en ventas y siga creciendo Naughty Dog
  28. JohnFort
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    Good improvements on the gameplay and animations compared to part 1. Graphics are amazing. Awful story. Deceptive marketing tricks which made me buy day one. If it had just an okay story I would have rated the game 7/10. But this story just ruined the game for me.
  29. MudkipFutanari
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    I absolutely despised playing through this game. Playing 10 hours as a despicable antagonist is not fun or engaging at all, and it has by far the WORST ending out of any game i've ever played (including ME3).
  30. Dinho79
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Graphics are the best of the ps4 life cicle , story is garbage don’t buy the game save your money this is the worst sequel ever !!!!
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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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