The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Kalex
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pure garbage of game, the first one is a work of art but they just ruined this 2nd part with its horrible story and inclusions.
    The graphics are great and also the gameplay but everything else is dog poop    … Expand
  2. GreatSwordOfVex
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to like this game, I wanted to love this game so badly, but it's just not very good. It's not terrible, mind you, but it's not good either. Let's get the positives out of the way: combat is fine, it's basically the same as it was in TLoU 1. Graphically this game is stunning, it's amazing what the devs were capable of doing with the PS4.

    With the positives out of the way, let's get into the negatives. The game feels less like a game and more like a movie simulator, and in a bad way. While it's not awful, it seems like some cutscenes just go on, and on, and never end. While the combat itself is fun, the way the game generally plays is...medicore at best, with long sections of nothing punctuated with combat encounters. And then there's the story. Oh, dear lord, the story.

    There's so many plotholes, so many instances where characters survived wounds that would have killed characters in the first game. The concept of the story itself is fine, but it was executed so poorly that it destroys the game's value. Almost all of the new characters, if not all of them, that are introduced in this game die. Almost all of the old characters, and all of the old characters that most people care about (aside from Ellie) die. This game would have been like, a 6 or a 7/10 if it weren't for the absolutely awful ending. The story, literally, had no point. That's this game. You do everything, get to the end, and it's for nothing. Literally, and in the game's plot.    … Expand
  3. emperortomcat
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is absolutely the best video game I have ever played in my entire life. There is not even a close second. The only other game to be like it is the first. I judge this game as more than a simple video game, as I did the first one. I judge this overall as an engine for telling a fictional tale. They say you cannot judge a person until you walk in their shoes, and this game makes you walk, even in shoes you may not have wanted to. But even the original game did something to me that no other fictional outlet has ever done, it made me care about a fictional character more than I ever had in my entire life. Part of of that was the amazing story, the voice acting, graphics...the entire package was so realistic coupled again with the fact that it is a video game. You play as the characters you walk in their shoes.

    Now on to the bad reviews. I spent some time reading through them, and it seems to me that so, SO many of them are written by people who did not play the game. I read specific gripes about story line or character flaws etc. They said oh the game did not do this or did not do that. I ask...did you play the game...because so many of the complaints I saw, the game absolutely went into. I heard so many people specifically bash the story...it was a masterpiece...

    Spoilers: I understand why the first portion of the game made people mad. I understand that Joel's death was a very hard thing to experience. I myself had serious cognitive dissonance...he can't be dead. A big part of this was the previews that clearly lied. But that just added to my shock, and made it so much more powerful. Without going into every small detail of the story, even though I could, because every piece was amazing, but I will focus on the flashbacks with her and Joel. These flashbacks were masterful and changed the scale of the story each time they revealed one.

    First they show Ellie and Joel as we knew them. That birthday scene definitely got to me after Joel was already dead. Then we see them out on patrol in another. People had asked did Ellie believe Joel at the end of the first game? Did she just pretend? I think this shows both. She loved Joel and wanted to trust him, but we see the weight of it on her. Then moving forward she goes and discovers the truth. This changes the story because now we see maybe there is regret on Ellie's part or guilt because she breaks from Joel. We see later this is even further when Joel stands up to the bigot. Ellie tells hi to piss off essentially. This is such an important scene. Ellie's motivations to the audience changes with each flashback. First their original relationship, we can see why Ellie wants revenge. But now their relationship is strained. The last night before Joel dies we see the pain on his face when Ellie tells him to go away. We see her face, she fell something to. She sees how much she just hurt Joel and we see her face show some hurt as a result. For the audience this changes her motivations completely....her carrying around this guilt that the last conversation she had with Joel was telling him to piss off. This changes her motivation, it is subtle but key. I will save the last flashback for the end.

    First I have to jump into Abby. I understand some hate for her, I get it. I loved Joel too, she killed him very violently. But going through her story...as much as I hate to say it, I started to like her. People saying in complaints they could not relate to her or hated her, or that she was a sociopath? I just don't get it. We all agree that one of the things that made the original game so good was the ending. There was clear ambiguity there. Everyone agrees that what Joel did might not be right...but we see the one person, personally affected by it the most and people do not get her side? We follow Ellie's journey of revenge, but Abby has been festering those same emotions much longer than Ellie. There are many more details I can go into about Abby. I saw a full article defending her I agree with, but I will just skip to the end. of the game. The bottom line though, she really is not that bad of a person, she saved Ellie twice, even after Ellie killed all of her friends.

    I saw so many people mad that Ellie did not kill Abby. As she id drowning Abby we see a flash of Joel playing a guitar. This does not make sense at first. Why would Ellie let her go. Then AFTER this we see the full context of the scene, which again changes everything in a subtle but very important way for Ellie. This scene is the keystone for the entire story in my opinion. We see that the very last conversation she had with Joel was about forgiveness. She tells Joel she does not know if she can forgive him but she wants to try. THAT is the exact memory she had when she decided to spare Abby. This is why this scene does make so much sense and why it was masterful writing.

    Overall just an amazing game that grabs you emotionally and never lets go!    … Expand
  4. orevaluffy
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    Picked this game up to prove the leaks and bad reviews wrong, until it all turned out to be true. This is a horribly uninspired game which falls flat on its face as it tries to shove SJW propaganda down your throat. Stay away from it and don't fall for the paid reviews that are calling it the best game. I just finished it. I really wanted to love this game. The first one was my favoritePicked this game up to prove the leaks and bad reviews wrong, until it all turned out to be true. This is a horribly uninspired game which falls flat on its face as it tries to shove SJW propaganda down your throat. Stay away from it and don't fall for the paid reviews that are calling it the best game. I just finished it. I really wanted to love this game. The first one was my favorite game of all time. But the second one just leaves a bitter taste. Overall, I liked the game, but the story is just bad, I was literally screaming at my TV every time an Abby sequence ended and then... another one started, I came back for Ellie, not for some ox of a woman who I got to HATE in the opening hours of the game. Never have I hated a player character so much! There are a whole lot other flaws, but this was the main one for me. The worst part is that it tarnishes what the first game built upon, so it's been replaced as my all time favorite now. This is just sad.… Expand
  5. Ecto101
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    7 Years for the continuation of a great story, heartfelt, emotionally connected to the characters, stunning visuals.

    The stunning visuals have continued, amazing, the voice acting and the sound, also amazing. The story and connection is gone. What a disappointment. This is definitely getting returned.
  6. KingofFrost15
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    The story is terrible and most of the characters are unlikable. If you try to make a piece of crap beautiful, it'll still be a piece of crap.
  7. dragonborn1586
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    While not the masterpiece of the first it is still an enjoyable experience to play
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    Jun 25, 2020
    0
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  9. Ulisescritic
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me pareció una obra brutal, obra maestra un juego lleno de emociones y sentimientos muy fuertes, la muerte de joel me dolió mucho en el momento de la escena crea odio en el jugador un odio, una rabia enorme, aló largo de la historia en tu camino a la venganza conoces a abby y el porqué de sus acciones es un juego que se dedica tanto a desarrollar a un villano a un nivel indescriptible, es cierto que depende de la personalidad del jugador está parte puede o no puede cuajar completamente, en fin a mi me enseñó a abby no como un personaje malo. me demostró al villano como un humano, como una persona con sentimientos que puede arrepentirse, que puede sentir pena que puede sentir dolor remordimiento y que al final ella fue en busca de venganza lo logró y tras su regreso lo único que le espera es dolor y mucho sufrimiento. tras haber buscado redimirse al ayudar al par de niños con los que conectamos demaciado. Pará llegar a un final donde la misma elly se da cuenta que lo único que la liberará es la verdad, y la verdad está en que el perdón es la opción pues ely no puede quedar marcada con la huella de la venganza y continuar el camino de abby . liberarse atravez del perdón a joel y misericordia a abby,, en cuanto a los demás apartados es simplemente perfecto. el mejor en apartado jugable técnico y grafico hasta el momento simplemente perfecto… Expand
  10. lolfpcmlol
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Play it for yourself and then decide if the narrative works for you or not. For me, it hit the spot. As far as gameplay goes, it takes everything about the original and ups it to 10. The graphics/sound/combat/action/set pieces are amazing and add up to a thrilling experience. I can't fathom how the story would make anyone angry enough to give it a 0 or a 1 and ignore all the other aspects.Play it for yourself and then decide if the narrative works for you or not. For me, it hit the spot. As far as gameplay goes, it takes everything about the original and ups it to 10. The graphics/sound/combat/action/set pieces are amazing and add up to a thrilling experience. I can't fathom how the story would make anyone angry enough to give it a 0 or a 1 and ignore all the other aspects. Even if you didn't like the story, the other components that make up the game are a marvel. Either way, play it yourself then decide, ideally the whole thing. The story moves in directions that may change your opinion (or not, but at least get the whole picture before trashing it).… Expand
  11. onionionion
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    I could write 10 pages of reasons of why this game S-H-1-T, actually calling it a game is an insul t. This is a message from naughty dog agenda, not a game. Then, even after leaving all that behind which wouldnt matter in first place if the game was good. There are mutiple reason of why this game was a **** waste of time but im not gonna go over them cause it traumatizing for my childhoodI could write 10 pages of reasons of why this game S-H-1-T, actually calling it a game is an insul t. This is a message from naughty dog agenda, not a game. Then, even after leaving all that behind which wouldnt matter in first place if the game was good. There are mutiple reason of why this game was a **** waste of time but im not gonna go over them cause it traumatizing for my childhood to remember this "thing".
    The last of us 2 is to the last of us 1 what boruto is to naruto, what the new star wars movies are to the old ones, it would be better if we all pretend that it never existed in first place because this is not a sequel, this is an abomination. Next time naughty dog has something to say, it should be said using a new franchise, not a loved one by all.
    Now in the words of a very wise man "i ll give it a 1/1O because it ran... somehow"    … Expand
  12. threeks
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great and the people review bombing it are all just trash homophobes and close minded losers. I thought Abby was a great character and honestly by the end if Ellie had killed her I'd have never forgiven Ellie. Gameplay is decent, visuals are amazing, acting is top notch. The story is great because it is realistic and try's to actually teach us a lesson instead of just being a revenge fantasy ****… Expand
  13. jjf42001
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    garbage like this is why i wont be getting a sony product again lol. the take down abuse by Ndog, the false advertising of Joel was a pathetic trick. story is just a sad attempt.

    delete my account you pos website youre clearly blocking reviews on this trash product
  14. Devil_Kain
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Не зря ждал, отличная игра. Сюжет подан так, что заставляет задуматься о смысле происходящего и стоит ли оно всё того.
  15. Nostrado
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I really really love this game. The characters a very well written and you really care about what will happen next to them. Yeah i know a typical story bout revenge can be boring but they did a great job not to make it feel like 08/15 stuff. I can understand that people don't like some story twists or something like that but i can't understand why you should hate a game only because youI really really love this game. The characters a very well written and you really care about what will happen next to them. Yeah i know a typical story bout revenge can be boring but they did a great job not to make it feel like 08/15 stuff. I can understand that people don't like some story twists or something like that but i can't understand why you should hate a game only because you don't like the director or what he did/does. That's almost like hating a beer because you don't like the barceeper. The product just isn't worse only because you don't like a person. If you wanna blame him do it on his twitter but don't destroy the reviews of an game that is so amazing.… Expand
  16. marquis90
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The story was horrible and the trailers were lies. The best part of TLOU is the story, and that is where it fails the most. Tries to be all deep "Revenge gets you nowhere" but Abby got exactly that with no consequences. Joel was totally disrespected.
  17. 1143
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best gameplay,best storiies, best charakter.
    Naughty dog Is best videogame studio
  18. sandgoblin
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    The site is so **** i already made an essay but the site didn't register it so no
  19. Itzzkoray
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is very bad the end isr very rly NaughtyDog? Why died Joel he ist the Main Charakter on The Last of us 1 and the part 2 killing joel wtf… Expand
  20. Curtiy1
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    Complete garbage below avarage gameplay compared to the last one and the list of issues go on. Besides being a liberal arts project it very much has the world's worst story ever written it's like a 2 year old on cocaine wrote it.
  21. jacobs22
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    A divisive game with an agenda, graphics are fine but I cannot stand the ending. This is a story type game that's story makes no sense. I cant recommend this
  22. dantec
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Good graphics good gameplay but the story is absolute trash . **** you neil druckmann for being a simp and Anita Sarkeesian little ****
  23. CristianASV
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    i played the first game and didnt actually liked the gameplay, but the story is what makes that game still rumble in my mind to date. After reading the leaks, and watching the outrage when the game came out, i decided to watch some cutscenes on YT and i am happy i didnt preordered TLOU2. the only thing that made me love this franchise is now ruined.
  24. wzfirst
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Last of Us - the only game I could play through in last five years with purchasing over 50 games.
    Last of us part II - probably the only game I can play through in next five years.
  25. neox71
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
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  26. Colonel_McFlurr
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Overall, this game improves a lot on the first game. While some of the story decisions made might leave some underwhelmed, the narrative told in this game leaves a hard moral impression that has left me thinking days after I finished it. While I think the game boasts an a frequently engaging story and corresponding gameplay, I felt some levels dragged just a little too much in some areasOverall, this game improves a lot on the first game. While some of the story decisions made might leave some underwhelmed, the narrative told in this game leaves a hard moral impression that has left me thinking days after I finished it. While I think the game boasts an a frequently engaging story and corresponding gameplay, I felt some levels dragged just a little too much in some areas (The only reason I don't rate higher). Otherwise such a fantastically crafted game!… Expand
  27. TlouXma
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part II presenta una historia llena de grandes momentos, el juego demuestra que su mundo no tiene compasión por nadie, la muerte de Joel fue un claro ejemplo de que todos pueden caer en cualquier momento, muestra lo cruel que es este mundo y tiene presente el ciclo de la venganza, toda acción presenta una consecuencia.
    Su final es ambiguo, te deja con dudas y te presenta a una Ellie que nunca podrá superar la muerte de la única persona que dio todo por ella. Tal.vez no podrá ser mejor que su antecesor, pero sin duda es un gran final para la historia de estos personajes.    … Expand
  28. JoseNaranjo
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    The game is far from a “masterpiece”, it definitely has many issues in its story, specially regarding to Abby. However, the gameplay is super enjoyable, the animations are the best I’ve ever seen, the music is amazing and levels are fun.
    It the game wouldn’t have disrespected some characters and forced us play as Abby, it would have been better than the original, it’s a shame.
  29. VrilhuntPollo
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece un viaje increíble y lleno de dolor y pérdida. Esta vez se nos muestra como los héroes no existen y que de la misma forma en que el jugador sin pena puede quitar la vida a un enemigo, un enemigo puede sin pena quitar la vida de nuestros compañeros por más queridos que sean, sin más, no hay heroísmo ni situaciones épicas antes de ver a alguien importante morir, lo muestran tan crudo que duele. Flaquea bastante sobre todo en la segunda mitad donde intentan hacernos empatizar con la principal enemiga del juego, lo cual considero su mayor falla.… Expand
  30. AlanRoy
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This is what we get waiting for all these years. There are some really good moments. But that's the problem they were just moments, not at all an experience. Just sad. The story was below par. Know your audience. Respect your Audience.
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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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