The Last of Us Part II

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  1. IterationTwo
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Like many other players, the original The Last of Us is the game closest to my heart. I’ve probably completed it fifteen times, and it inspired me to investigate programming, after which I changed careers to software engineering. I was very worried about a sequel, especially after all the vitriol surrounding the leaks.

    Now that I've played the game, I can say that it is indisputably a    Like many other players, the original The Last of Us is the game closest to my heart. I’ve probably completed it fifteen times, and it inspired me to investigate programming, after which I changed careers to software engineering. I was very worried about a sequel, especially after all the vitriol surrounding the leaks.

    Now that I've played the game, I can say that it is indisputably a technical marvel. The combat is TREMENDOUSLY improved from the first game (almost feels as good as the Leviathan axe from God of War), and the NPC AI is fantastic. Also, the voice acting is stellar from top to bottom. Most complaints folks have been making revolve around the story design however, so that's what I'd like to discuss here.

    In the first few hours of the game, a horrific event takes place that has upset many players and fans. I have heard people say that it is lazy writing, and that the character decisions that led up to the event in question do not align with the characters involved. When I first experienced that scene, my gut reaction was to agree with these sentiments. However, as the remainder of the story unfolded and I personally reflected on the nature of the characters, I came to fully support the creative decisions made. I will be vague so as to avoid major spoilers, but I do want to (very humbly) offer a couple of general thoughts to consider for those who have or have not yet played the sequel. They’ve helped me better understand the writers’ choices:

    1. Remember that this installment takes place years after the first, throughout which our characters are in a community with amenities, security, and a culture of accepting outsiders. If our characters were the exact same as they were when we last saw them, this would be dishonest writing. Dialog and notes later in the game further support this character development between games.

    2. Consider the intrapersonal consequences of decisions made by characters in the first game. How could these decisions subsequently cause people to choose to behave?

    3. The world of this game is brutal, and nothing is too precious to be lost. Even in our real world, relationships and lives are cut short prematurely, and not everything is tied in a nice, tidy bow at its end.

    To conclude, despite how emotionally exhausting this story was, I am forever changed by it. Its dark moments were some of the most most brutal I've experienced in any medium, and the high points had me smiling from ear to ear with tears in my eyes.

    Play this game. With an open mind and an open heart. It is truly a work of art, and what I would consider an absolute masterpiece. Thank you Naughty Dog for your hard work and sacrifices in order to provide us with this experience.    … Expand
  2. Jolbi21
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This game is nothing but amazing, its a must play for this current generation. I UNDERSTAND that this game is divisive in terms of its story but aside from that which is totally subjective, the amount of effort and detail poured into this experience should be acknowledged.
  3. IOPMM
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Played part 1 several years ago and bought Special Edition for Part 2. Don't understand why everyone think it sucks. I think it is an excellent game by all means.
  4. pumpking
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    The graphics, the amount of detail and the animations are superb. Gameplay is decent but it is pretty similar to the first game which is disappointing. Some parts of the game are also dragged on for way too long. The length of the game should have been a bit shorter. The story however is ruined by uninteresting new characters, stupid decisions made by the characters and the typical revengeThe graphics, the amount of detail and the animations are superb. Gameplay is decent but it is pretty similar to the first game which is disappointing. Some parts of the game are also dragged on for way too long. The length of the game should have been a bit shorter. The story however is ruined by uninteresting new characters, stupid decisions made by the characters and the typical revenge plot that we saw so many times. The ending is also incredibly disappointing and unsatisfying. This wasn't the direction the story needed at all and it is nowhere near as good as the first game.… Expand
  5. Riosgaming
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Good job, Neil Drackmann. It’s really cool game, that I played. Excellent supply of story
  6. LEYR2D2
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is indredible. A masterpiece. It makes you feel so many things... Amazing! ♥
  7. Erfan_gg1
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Most influence Game Of All Time
    The Unique Style Of Writing / Directing Of This Game Made It One Of The Best (Maybe Best) Titles In The Industry.
    GOTY (No Doubt)
  8. TL_nik0n
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never leave reviews for anything, but I felt compelled to say something about this game because of the ridiculousness surrounding it.

    This game is good. Like very, very good. In MY OPINION and in my experience, it absolutely outdoes the first game in virtually every way. It was an extremely emotionally charged experience for me, I cried several times and found myself questioning every action I was making these characters take. The way the decided to tell the story is brilliant in my opinion. They make you dislike the new character, Abby, and her friends by making her do something horrible, and then through her section of the story and through her gameplay in the latter half of the game, they successfully (to me) humanize everyone on her side of things to the point that it made me genuinely feel terrible and conflicted about everything I had just done as Ellie.

    The overwhelming majority of the criticism leveled at this game is complete nonsense. I am not normally the person to tell a fan base that their outrage is unjustified. I was angry at The Last Jedi. I was angry about Game of Thrones turning into a dumpster fire. This isn't that. The game is fine. If you don't like some of the creative decisions they decided to make, that's on you.

    Joel being murdered and not a central playable character is not an objectively bad creative decision. It's just that you don't like it. Having to play as the woman that killed him is not an objectively bad creative decision, you just don't like it. Ellie deciding not to kill Abby at the end of the game is not an objectively bad creative decision, you just don't like it.

    I can understand why the game going this direction would possibly make you feel some kind of way. But bombing it with 1's and 0's simply because YOU personally didn't like it is stupid and beyond childish.

    And as for the extremely toxic "fans" and trolls **** on the game because Dina is Jewish, the lesbian romance, Abby's physique, and the fact that there's a young trans character in the game- you are all very simple, pathetic and hate filled people and no one needs to take you seriously.

    So in closing, it's okay if you didn't like the game's story. It might not be your cup of tea. But personally, as a massive fan of the first game, I enjoyed every second of it. I think the new characters are wonderful. I think they made huge improvements in gameplay over the first game. The graphics, models, facial animations (and animations in general), sound design and music are all simply breathtaking.

    It's a shame that there are some people leaving reviews here giving it a 10/10 that may not actually feel that way about the game in order to try and push out the review bomb. Personally though I think the 9.5 critic score is completely warranted. I enjoyed it that much.

    Peace.    … Expand
  9. skydog000404
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2 point is for the game play,graphic and ellie s 2 fingers,bad story fake trailer,don t buy it !!!… Expand
  10. Kenny47
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a sensational game that showed what reality is like in an apocalyptic world. the story of the game is fantastic and complex, the emotional load that the game goes through is sensational, incredible gameplay and the best graphics of this generation of consoles.… Expand
  11. juankrlos_7
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego que te sumerge en una aventura profunda, la cual te hace recorrer diversos escenarios con un gameplay simple pero eficaz.… Expand
  12. Theboss2317
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    es lamentable como cambiaron todo en este videojuego en el ámbito de la historia del uno con esta versión y de la forma que nos quieren demostrar que el mundo está cambiando y quieren que aceptemos de manera drástica las preferencias de los seres humanos, qué buena historia tenía la parte 1.
  13. Fugasito
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What to say.. Master piece by best video game company. I understand that hate critic by many ppl. They kill your favorite character from part 1 and you are forced to play for his killer.. But.. You need to go over it. That feel when you kill someone who has his own history and friends (Owen, Mel) and its not only NPC anymore is totally destroying me. I love it, I never played game like this, really. And end, when Ellie finally forgive herself and Joel and let Abby go is satisfying.
    Thank you for this, highly recommending to play this game to everyone. Just go over first tragic part and enjoy rest of the game.
    It's worth it    … Expand
  14. krychla
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Ok. Nice graphics and optimization. But the game is horrible. Story, characters and motivations, all of that is very poorly mounted together.
  15. Josephacua
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Bad history. My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.
    I waited 5 years to play this
    And they gave me a horrible intro and **** ending
    I just want to forget about this game.
  16. MazenFAK
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is so so so emotional! The gameplay is perfect. Also, the graphics in the game is the best graphics I have ever seen in a PS4 game. Every fight I had in both Abby and Ellie was so exciting! The dialogs is so passionate especially in the flashback chapters. Best game I have ever played!… Expand
  17. Xavagestarlight
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece. You go into the game well knowing something devastating is coming your way. The game delivered that. It might not be what people wanted. But honestly there wouldn’t have been a part two if not for that event. The flashbacks the game has provide you with some of the most heartfelt and purest scenes. The INCREDIBLY details in gameplay the movement the flow from cutscene to gameplay once again. The upgrade system and work bench. Everything was looked after with so much care and detail. The thing that I probably love the most about this game is the relationship between Ellie and Dina, the chemistry the warmth in the most subtle of ways. And the fact the game never made use of the bury your gays trope. A trope that has been used so many times and is so damaging to the community. In fact they did the opposite. We get a taste of what it can be like. And what in my opinion is to come after the final shot in the game. I don’t think I’ll truly like Abby ever, I understand, but don’t agree. And even if it starts out of guilt her most redeeming quality is caring for the seraphite children. Lev is one of the purest characters I’ve ever met and in many ways reminds me of Ellie in the first game. I wanna say the acting and talent this game contains are out of this world. Everything comes across so well. The screams are felt in your bones. And scenes that are happy make you sob happy tears. The game is supposed to make you feel exhausted by the end of your search of revenge and you do. It plays on your mind for hours on end. But to me after that last Scene with joel. The game ends on a much lighter tone. One with hope and closure.… Expand
  18. Diogo_Melo03
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us parte 2 é foda demais só uma coisa que eu não gostei foi a morte do joel, no primeiro game ele desconfiava de tudo e no segundo ele entra no acampamento inimigo e fala seu nome tá é de sacanagem comigo.Os gráficos e a jogabilidade são ótimos.… Expand
  19. Sevak2203
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Одно из лучших художественных произведений, которое я видел. Прочитано множество книг, просмотрено множество сериалов и фильмов, но никогда ещё не получал таких сильных эмоций от сюжета. 10/10
  20. hishow
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    everything is fine in the game, Naughty Dog thanks for 7 years of expectations that were not in vain
  21. JoaoLeal
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    O jogo é incrível, foi realmente uma experiência marcante a Naughty Dog consegui fazer o impossível, que foi melhorar o jogo em todos os aspectos em relação seu antecessor. O jogo traz uma ambientação totalmente sombria e misteriosa nas primeiras horas de Gameplay algo perturbador acontece na história deixando o jogador se perguntando o "por que" sem entender o que está acontecendo.AO jogo é incrível, foi realmente uma experiência marcante a Naughty Dog consegui fazer o impossível, que foi melhorar o jogo em todos os aspectos em relação seu antecessor. O jogo traz uma ambientação totalmente sombria e misteriosa nas primeiras horas de Gameplay algo perturbador acontece na história deixando o jogador se perguntando o "por que" sem entender o que está acontecendo.A trilha sonora cumpriu muito bem seu papel no jogo deixando os momentos de tensão ainda mais intensos, momentos triste ainda mais triste e momentos felizes, simplesmente inesquecíveis. Em relação aos graficos surpreendetes um dos melhores do PlayStation 4, mesmo rodando a 30 fps sem quedas. The Last of us part 2 é o jogo modelo para todas as outras desenvolvedoras se inspirar.… Expand
  22. Anthonyus
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    En mi opinión el juego está muy trabajado, pero la historia no está mal pudo ser mejor pero aspectos como el marketing del juego que yo lo veo así u otras cosas son las que le bajan al juego pero para mí son mínimas y no lo veo tan mal.
  23. RamosRocksUrMom
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was NOT a failure in story telling. Joel knew he was a terrible human being in the past and murdered dozens of innocent people along with other evil people. He knew it was a long time coming. Abby is the female version of Joel. She has also killed ruthlessly with no remorse. This game is about ELLIE, ABBY and JOEL and there personal journey of losing everything they love because of their blind rage. This story was used to show us the cycle of violence and how it can literally tear entire societies and families apart. 10/10 for this game. I wish I got to experience Joel and Ellie’s tight relationship on ONE MORE journey though. :,( THANK YOU NEIL, TROY, ASHLEY and NAUGHTY DOG for this MASTERPIEVE… Expand
  24. RyanRanch
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    When I began playing the game I hated it. I was very frustrated with the story and what they did to Joel. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that Joel had it coming. I wish he would’ve died a different way but that’s what makes his death so powerful. The gameplay and graphics are terrific and I felt that the story got better and it was a great game overall. The story isWhen I began playing the game I hated it. I was very frustrated with the story and what they did to Joel. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that Joel had it coming. I wish he would’ve died a different way but that’s what makes his death so powerful. The gameplay and graphics are terrific and I felt that the story got better and it was a great game overall. The story is not as good as the first but I doubt anything will be able to surpass the first story. The gameplay is better than the first. Very smooth. I liked how they humanized the characters and made it a very, very dark game. I would give the first game a 10 but part 2’s story did not live up to it.… Expand
  25. AdrianM20
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Many people dislike the game due to the change in the direction of the story, but that is just whining over their presumptions. This game is a masterpiece! A beautiful masterpiece. The gameplay and visuals are stunning and feel next gen, but the story is just art. Is art in an amazing form. They storytelling is exceptional and guides you through a roller coaster of emotions and that isMany people dislike the game due to the change in the direction of the story, but that is just whining over their presumptions. This game is a masterpiece! A beautiful masterpiece. The gameplay and visuals are stunning and feel next gen, but the story is just art. Is art in an amazing form. They storytelling is exceptional and guides you through a roller coaster of emotions and that is something to long for. So unless you people out there leaving the comments have ACTUALLY PLAYED the game 'TIL THE END, stop leaving bad review because you are frustrated ignorants.… Expand
  26. Kokomoandmacy
    Jul 3, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some of the combats were fun but overall the story was terrible. It would have made sense for many people to want to hunt down Joel and Ellie but this was just a revenge story for multiple characters. It makes no sense that the entire world stop looking for Ellie, Joel, or a cure. The game was intent on destroying everything fans loved about the first game. Joel, Ellie and Tommy are all destroyed, as are their relationships with each other and with everyone else. New factions are introduced and there could have been something very interesting there but the focus is purely on personal rage, revenge and hate. The story could have been redeemed a bit if Abby had offered to take Ellie to the Fireflies at the very end to complete what TLOU1 mission was and what Ellie had wanted along and what Abby’s dad wanted. The intro of yet another faction in the last 5% of the game was also never really explained. There werent even any lazy storytelling by way of found notes to give context to these rattlers, prisoners and chained zombies. Too many loose ends, too little character development, too little chemistry in the romances and no depth in these new loyalties/friendships that are introduced.… Expand
  27. applejacknemo
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Loved the first game. This sequel sadly went to the trash. Terrible story. Would recommend replaying the first game instead.
  28. Tarvik
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Честно, я не особо фанат игры, но я смотрел её на ютубе(прохождение), да, это не то, если бы я играл, но все-же, смотря на первую часть и дополнение (left behind), это было ОЧЕНЬ КРУТО, ОЧЕНЬ!, эмоции, переживания, но не этот сюжет который я ждал 7 лет, не эту ситуацию, которая произойдет в первых часах игры, они не должны были такого делать, хотя бы не так, как это произошло. Я понимаю, что Нил хотел показать, что за все есть расплата (за смерть платят смертью), но не таким глупым способом, я лично считаю, лучше-бы он сделал хэппи энд. История и правда тяжелая для обычного обывателя, но Нил показал жизнь, как она бывает в реальности, но сразу-же встает вопрос, почему мужчина проделавший такой путь, вдруг расслабился и пошел в логово к девке, которую знает 5 минут?, ну блядь, такой глупый слив, что пиздец, хотя-бы как-то в конце. Я явно не ждал эту игру, я ждал другую игру... Где будет хороший конец истории, ебаный разработчик получай свой ебаный НОЛЬ, и самое классное это подводка к протогонисту, типо они тоже люди, но я не хочу играть/смотреть(нужное подчеркнуть) 5 часов за тварь, которую я хочу убить, я морально сгорел и пошел снова смотреть первую часть этого шедевра.… Expand
  29. umaso
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I raise my score to 10 for this game, just to justify the user score to what I grade this game .8.5
    I think the story is a very good one,but it takes time to understand what it means and people must play it by themselves,so they can realize the meaning of the storyline.
    The ending is not horrible to me. After I experience the whole story,I can feel the pain,the anger and hatred in their    I raise my score to 10 for this game, just to justify the user score to what I grade this game .8.5
    I think the story is a very good one,but it takes time to understand what it means and people must play it by themselves,so they can realize the meaning of the storyline.
    The ending is not horrible to me.
    After I experience the whole story,I can feel the pain,the anger and hatred in their heart , but there is no other way than just letting it go.Once you hurt someone,you will start a hatred line,'I revenge on you,you revenge on me'.The hatred will grow and grow ,and **** stuff never comes to an end.
    The game didn't make me sad, but the spoilers did it.
    They come all over around and shout about how bad is this game.They just saw some videos about it,and they think they are right because they are many.
    I wanna shut up and stop the meanings argument,but it frustrates me because Im the one who plays the game,why must I shut up and let their wrong words spread?
    This is just,sad.    … Expand
  30. EricBlack47
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    I really like this game,Naughty Dogs could do better，more than better.most of them can't put themself in this game ,but if u getover it,u will find it
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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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