The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Eduisra
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is perfec, I like everything, I really like the gameplay, the characters, but I also really like the way they make you hate Abby, in general the game is about revenge on Joels death.… Expand
  2. TNK7
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + Graphics, animations, voice acting, environments, better controls and gameplay.
    - The story feels like a big sidequest that lasts for all the second half of the game, with no rewards at the end. Very thin plot, like TloU 1, but the real story was the relation, none of that here.y    … Expand
  3. kahots
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    i think no one like it **** . i need refund.
    If you want me to comment , golf
  4. lozzzzzz
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    The only thing they improved from the firs one is the graphics and the Leftist destroyed this game
  5. Jjarnot
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics, gameplay, story, everything. As close to perfect as I’ve ever seen.
  6. Ricardo_Minuzzo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GOTY - BEST OF ALL TIMES
    O melhor jogo de todos os tempos. A franquia TLOU é incrível.
    Reclamar da morte de Joel é para pessoas sem maturidade, que deveriam estar assistindo desenho. É uma pena, não gostaria que isso tivesse acontecido, mas a história era pra ser assim e cumpriu com maestria seu papel. Divisor de águas pela coragem. Infelizmente jogos com essa ousadia serão difíceis de ter novamente, afinal o público está acostumado só com café com açucar de sempre, se mudar um pouco já ficam reclamando. Chega de histórias patéticas, queremos mais obra de arte como essa. Tenham liberdade para trabalharem roteiristas e ignorem essas reclamações idiotas. Incrível darem 0 ao jogo porque o Joel morre. Pessoas com pensamento pequeno.    … Expand
  7. Diegodaxter
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En cuestión de jugabilidad es totalmente bueno además de que las emociones son muy fuertes y la muerte de joel fue sorprendente aunque no hay modo online esto no le quita su magia a esta hermosa entrega… Expand
  8. TheSkyNinja
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just BIG BS. Big fricking Woman kills Joel with a fricking golf Club. And "that" sex scene omg I almost puked.… Expand
  9. loverofmusic235
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II is a beautifully tragic story about survival, morality, civilisation, love, loss and hatred.

    Its storyline is brutal and intense, and will constantly keep you engaged and wanting to do more. There is never a dull moment, despite the depressing nature of the overall story. It’s ability to make me laugh and cry within the space of 30 seconds was horribly brilliant.    The Last Of Us Part II is a beautifully tragic story about survival, morality, civilisation, love, loss and hatred.

    Its storyline is brutal and intense, and will constantly keep you engaged and wanting to do more. There is never a dull moment, despite the depressing nature of the overall story. It’s ability to make me laugh and cry within the space of 30 seconds was horribly brilliant. Your emotions are constantly heightened when playing this game, whether that be for good or bad purposes.

    Druckmann and his team at Naughty Dog have created a piece of visual art; its graphics and scenery are like no other game I have ever played. I could get lost in the sightseeing of Seattle for hours, searching for every Easter egg and collectible available.

    Accompanying this is the most spectacular music and sound design throughout. As a music producer myself, it is something I could only dream of making. (I highly recommend trying the game out with fancy speakers turned up high with the bass booming. You will not regret the experience you encounter).

    Not to mention the most incredible acting which also keeps the game both gripping and engaging consistently. Ashley Johnson in particular comes back to play the role of Ellie and she exceeds all expectations. She had a big role to play and could have easily wrecked her reputation as Ellie. However it has been an absolute pleasure playing as her in both games. Next is a newcomer to the game, Shannon Woodward. She plays the role of Dina, providing phenomenal chemistry between her character and Johnson’s. She is the perfect motivator for Ellie and provides such an incredible spark in both characters. Another newcomer to the game, Laura Bailey, provides a new twist to the role of the antagonist known as Abby. Her performance is fresh and exciting, and adds a more humane feel to the stereotypical bad guy. There are many other new additions to this game as well, keeping the storyline constantly evolving the more you delve in. Every character has been written with precise detail and incredible care and it has been wonderful learning about everyone and everything.

    The Last Of Us Part II is a game which requires your full attention when playing, or face the fear of missing out on some vital information along the way. I finished the game after a long 21 hours and 46 minutes on moderate difficulty, but felt completely rewarded with my time due to extremely informative cinematic scenes, as well as the ability to search around for artefacts and other collectibles along the way.

    Combat was certainly difficult in areas, but required you to think outside the box and therefore challenged me a lot as a player which I admire greatly about this game. Its gruesome clickers never let me off the hook for anything, allowing me to grow as a player with patience, tactical motivation and courage. Other enemies who you will discover later on as well again provide a fresh new feature to this game, truly testing your skills to the maximum.

    I would gladly play this game in its entirety again and again. Phenomenal work by Naughty Dog, Druckmann and the rest of the team, and a truly wonderful sequel to follow the first game.    … Expand
  10. m4rkm4n
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    I'm a huge TLoU fan, so I couldn't wait for the sequel. After reading about Druckmann putting his progressive politics into it years ago, I was already worried. But I hoped for the best. Until the leaks came out. I was worried even more, even though Druckmann and the games media kept saying those were "fakes". Well, the leaks were all true, and I found out the hard way.

    I don't    I'm a huge TLoU fan, so I couldn't wait for the sequel. After reading about Druckmann putting his progressive politics into it years ago, I was already worried. But I hoped for the best. Until the leaks came out. I was worried even more, even though Druckmann and the games media kept saying those were "fakes". Well, the leaks were all true, and I found out the hard way.

    I don't understand how Naughty Dog could just spit (quite literally) on beloved characters they themselves had created. Not only that, but the story is a total disaster. I can only be thankful to the brave person who leaked it all. Although I was dumb enough to buy the game (I'm gonna sell it though), hopefully those leaks and the whole game being on Youtube now have prevented other people from making the same mistake. The story of The Last of Us ended with The Last of Us in 2013.    … Expand
  11. JG_I2
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A game that makes you doubt yourself and your actions. When you realize you have become a monster it is too late to go back. Was there ever a choice?

    The dark side of the human being exposed to light. Masterpiece!
  12. Snakeeater777
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The game is amazing and absolutely beautiful in regards of graphic, storyline and lenght. I would recommend it but I dont see it as a Game of the Year, tbh its a really sad story about revenge and obsession
  13. kieranutlr
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    After completing this game I was left unsatisfied and questioning why it went the way it did. Naughty Dog told a half decent story about new characters we could never sympathise with. They completely tore apart the first game and the ending left, no closure what so ever. I really wanted to enjoy this game, sure the graphics and gameplay were great, however this is a story driven game. TheAfter completing this game I was left unsatisfied and questioning why it went the way it did. Naughty Dog told a half decent story about new characters we could never sympathise with. They completely tore apart the first game and the ending left, no closure what so ever. I really wanted to enjoy this game, sure the graphics and gameplay were great, however this is a story driven game. The trailers produced led everyone to believe certain characters would be in the game at certain stages and this was never the case. I understand how marketing works but this may have tricked thousands. Overall I would have to give it a 4, characters from the first game completely doing things which they would have never done in the first game and many other things. The story has left me wanting more and it’s simply not good enough. Like many others I waited over 7 years for this, just to be truly let down. Hurt would be the best way to describe this feeling. Could have been so much more different.… Expand
  14. trehkolesniy
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It is an excellent game that raises the issues of personal formation in society, radicalization of religion, problems of violence, stigmatization, growing up and combating psychological trauma.

    After passing, you may experience an unpleasant feeling that can be easily confused with dislike of the game itself. But after a while, everything falls into place.
  15. ljalex6969
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    I registered an account in Metacritic just to leave this review. I can't believe I waited 6 years and avoided all spoilers to play this game. Other than visual improvement, the story itself is bad from beginning to end. Game is disturbing and tedious. Pace is slow and lengthy. Not worth the time and money. AVOID AT ALL COST.
  16. scv666123
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It breaks my heart to write this, but I really did not expect such a poor story after all these years of waiting. While there were a few genuinely good moments,Absolutely frustrating, gave the game several chances to allow me to understand from the perspective of the characters, but it was executed so poorly,If only psn had a refund option like steam. I haven't finished the game and IIt breaks my heart to write this, but I really did not expect such a poor story after all these years of waiting. While there were a few genuinely good moments,Absolutely frustrating, gave the game several chances to allow me to understand from the perspective of the characters, but it was executed so poorly,If only psn had a refund option like steam. I haven't finished the game and I don't want to. This is a story driven game and the story is trash.… Expand
  17. RedFoxx98
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Utter disappointment
    Story: the story is contrived and manipulates the players feelings to feel bad about your actions throughout the game, yet the player has no active choice about those actions. I’ll set a few examples:
    -Abby kills Joel with a golf club because she ambushes him with the rest of the group when they lure him andr Tommy to their safe house. Joel would NEVER trust strangers, even more he wouldn’t be so dumb as to go to their safe house! Joel dies because the plot needs him to die and to ignite our anger and lust for revenge
    -The game makes you feel bad for killing a dog you play with when you play as Abby, yet the gsme never gives the player a choice on wether they want to kill that dog or not, it’s just to manipulate thr players feelings -The game makes you kill a pregnant lady, and it also expects me to feel bad for self defense? What was a pregnant lady doing on such a dangerous place! It’s stupid!
    -The game ends with Ellie letting Abby go because she now learned that revenge is bad, but if you played any attention to the gameplay you’ll realize that you kill half of Seattle just to get to your target, yet Ellie let’s her go because now she gets that revenge is bad? This game manipulated us players to feel bad about pur actions, yet the only action I feel bad about is buying this game
    Story Veredict: 2/10


    Gameplay: besides some tweaks and innovations the gameplay is exactly the same as the first game, except you can craft more items, go prone and use ropes to solve puzzles. After some hours you’ll feel the gameplay is repetitive and boring, same kinds of puzzles, same kinds of confrontations, same way yo get out of those situations. It’s mediocre
    Gameplay Veredict: 5/10


    Graphics and Art: the graphics look fantastic and make the game look gorgeous, it’s amazing what a PS4 can boot up after all this years. Every detail, every animation, every close up to an item, it’s just beautiful
    Graphics and Art: 9/10


    Final Veredict: this game has taught me the important lessons of never preordering any games and to listen to players when it comes to reviewing the game, not critics. If the story was not the reason I’d buy this game I’d give it a 6/10, however this was the main reason to buy it and the final score suffers for that. I give this game a 4/10    … Expand
  18. Mikeb86
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    I have actually played and finished tlou 2 unlike an awful lot of these reviews, i personally really liked it, story is great, not as good as part 1 but great nonetheless, gameplay is improved upon from part 1 and the graphics are just awesome! There are again some very emotional parts that make these games what they are, please ignore a lot of the negative opinions to this game which toI have actually played and finished tlou 2 unlike an awful lot of these reviews, i personally really liked it, story is great, not as good as part 1 but great nonetheless, gameplay is improved upon from part 1 and the graphics are just awesome! There are again some very emotional parts that make these games what they are, please ignore a lot of the negative opinions to this game which to me seem to stem from the ridiculous to straight up entitled expectations! Make your own opinion, play it, chances are if you liked part 1 you will enjoy part 2, i personally enjoyed it very much, great to sequel to a great game, simple as that for me.… Expand
  19. zzbonter
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Ill start off with the good, the game boasts great visuals which have pushed the PS4 to its limits and it is accompanied fantastic voice acting. The gameplay is more refined than the first (although it does not differ too much from every other Naughty Dog game).
    Now the key issue, the story was an incredible let down, featuring disappointing ends to fan favourite characters and thought it    Ill start off with the good, the game boasts great visuals which have pushed the PS4 to its limits and it is accompanied fantastic voice acting. The gameplay is more refined than the first (although it does not differ too much from every other Naughty Dog game).
    Now the key issue, the story was an incredible let down, featuring disappointing ends to fan favourite characters and thought it would be a good idea to introduce new ones who are incredibly unlikable and at best terribly uninteresting. The story is riddled with plot holes, with characters from the first game making laughable decisions and acting completely out of character. The voice acting is let down by the horrible and at most times boring dialogue. The generic revenge plot line has been done a 1000 times before and TLOU2 adds nothing new, even taking the worst tropes from them and finishing it off with an lacklustre and disappointing ending. Even though the first games plot line was nothing unique, it was uplifted by its characters and the contrast of their relationship against the harsh backdrop of the apocalypse. If you are looking for whatever made the first game good, you will not find it here (try RDR2).    … Expand
  20. BIGNOSE96
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    O jogo trás uma imersão muito foda, e a história nos prende de tão boa ! Parabéns a ND .
  21. flash007
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Knew Joel was going to die in this game. Didn't realise I would then have to play as his murderer after. Why would I care about this person's backstory after you had them torture and murder a character I loved? So disappointing!… Expand
  22. MaxGame
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    Very disappointed with the plot. Lesbians, "Masculine" women, drugs and weak men. Pros - good graphics and a fast engine. If it were possible, then I would return this game and get the money back.
  23. Nordsetron
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    De los mejores juegos de ps4, Buenos gráficos, buen gameplay y la historia es atrapante cuanto menos
  24. Victorards
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Honestly one of the worst games ever made, the story is lame
    You're forced to play with a character that you hate for a very long period of time game, and it has no other meaning other than trying to send a cliche message with some progressive themes along the way.
  25. Porex5
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    thanks for such a wonderful story, thanks for letting people think about the ending. I know most people did not like the finale or the propaganda of the LGBT community and feminism. but in general developers coped with their task, artists, landscape designers, etc. We did a good job, the more we know how people tried to manage to release the game on time In fairness, I would give the gamethanks for such a wonderful story, thanks for letting people think about the ending. I know most people did not like the finale or the propaganda of the LGBT community and feminism. but in general developers coped with their task, artists, landscape designers, etc. We did a good job, the more we know how people tried to manage to release the game on time In fairness, I would give the game a rating of 5 points, but I can’t because of the overall low rating, the game clearly does not deserve less than 5 points, but it does not deserve more than 7 I really liked the story of the promise, at the expense of revenge, cruelty ... I hope there will be a continuation of 3 parts.… Expand
  26. Virgolio
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Ellie's part was perfect, in Abby's part the game got a little worst but the ending was great.
  27. RowtheRight5675
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    I Don't know what the hell is going on The director's mind but that awful. anita S. thing! combining some hateful things togather and the game influenced by some persons that they don't know nothing about gaming. i am sorry. i did buy the game.
  28. deathic
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я считаю, что игру просто загнобили и согласно стадному эффекту все побежали ее хейтить.
    Пишу отзыв 24, т.к не стал судить по первым частям гейплея, а прошел ее, подождал пару дней для формирования своей оценки и она ничуть не изменилась.
    Мое мнение - люди не готовы воспринимать так критично происходимое в игре. Да, сюжет незамысловатый, но морали он несет огромное количество. Это как фильм, который не имеет хепиэнда и оставляет неприятный осадок внутри.
    Скажу так - игра вас поимеет, и если вы не умеете думать критически - проходите мимо. Эта игра не для вас. Купите себе лучше какую-то очередную игрушку об отношении отцов и детей или бродилку.    … Expand
  29. Hellhammer35
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game, not a 10, but I enjoyed playing as the other character, real bad ass...not put off by certain YouTube channels who never even played the game, yet thought they can preach...… Expand
  30. niftytitch
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    i didnt think it was possible for the second instalment of a perfect game to actually beat the original but it has, this game is a complete masterpiece in story line and gameplay, it is easily the most impressive story telling i have experienced so far in gaming. if you want to play a game with a gripping story buy this game you will not regret it. please dont listen to the majority ofi didnt think it was possible for the second instalment of a perfect game to actually beat the original but it has, this game is a complete masterpiece in story line and gameplay, it is easily the most impressive story telling i have experienced so far in gaming. if you want to play a game with a gripping story buy this game you will not regret it. please dont listen to the majority of negative reviews they are just hating on a game they haven't played because there where spoilers released a while ago that upset them and now they cant get over it for some reason.… Expand
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  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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