The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. MalekthePlayer
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I don't even know where to start with this one, let's go with DONT BUY THIS GAME, here's why:

    First of all i wanna make something clear, the game is graphically impressive, just like the first game was during it's time, pure eye candy... But that's just it! Nothing else about this game is alluring. The gameplay is not exactly thrilling, it's your standard over the shoulder shooter, just    I don't even know where to start with this one, let's go with DONT BUY THIS GAME, here's why:

    First of all i wanna make something clear, the game is graphically impressive, just like the first game was during it's time, pure eye candy... But that's just it! Nothing else about this game is alluring. The gameplay is not exactly thrilling, it's your standard over the shoulder shooter, just as it was the case with the first game, a formula we've seen thousands of times already, that doesn't add anything new and that many games previous to this one have already done better. No, gameplay isn't the reason why The Last of Us became popular to begin with, it's the story... And there's where the problem starts:
    It's like a cheap satire, the amount of plot holes, questionable writing choices and overall silliness of it all hurts me, because this game had such a great predecessor in that department and it FAILS to deliver, horribly so. There's barely any character development for the cast, and if there is, it's for the worst. Joel's hurt badly in this regard, it won't explain much, but if you were a fan of him, you'll be very disappointed. The fact that ND falsely advertized the game by showing us footage of Joel in the trailers, and then having him replaced by another character in the actual game cutscenes, is the most insulting part of it all. There's some other questionable things like that disgusting sex scene which had no point or place to begin with.

    Overall a terrible successor and both the nail and the coffin to the franchise, if you were to ask me, The Last of Us never had a sequel. Save your money.    … Expand
  2. El_Oso
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I think that if a video game get 10/10 on most sites and that’s ok, nobody can call out 0/10 reviews for being hatefull. That said, i will post my review as i can normaly do (unless I am in a dicatorship with mind control like the ones of the 20th century) and i will take a screenshot of it to prove the censorship of this website if i can’t post it or if it comes to disappear.
    I rate it 0    I think that if a video game get 10/10 on most sites and that’s ok, nobody can call out 0/10 reviews for being hatefull. That said, i will post my review as i can normaly do (unless I am in a dicatorship with mind control like the ones of the 20th century) and i will take a screenshot of it to prove the censorship of this website if i can’t post it or if it comes to disappear.
    I rate it 0 because the fact that a game with an old gameplay (almost identical to the one from the first « The last of us » wich ca on PS3) get perfect reviews because (and it has been proved) video games websites didn’t want to lose their access from Sony makes me sick. It’s funny how the critics are unanimous but players don’t like it at all. And strangely, negative reviews begin to disappear and to be more difficult to post while positive ones still work just fine.    … Expand
  3. GalacticChaos
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. worst game of the year, developers had to twist and turn the story just to make feel bad for Abby. WHY!!!! killing Joel is like killing john wick's dog, at least to us who played the first game, I'm really disappointed and probably wouldn't play a sequel, you could've just gave us what we wanted and then add a sequel about the Scars (Yara or lev story with prophet of sepharites) that would be cool, but now my only assumption of continuing the story is if SCARS raid Jackson and killed tommy and Dina for real, then Ellie and her son can take revenge, that would be pretty solid though. don't get me wrong, graphics and game-play are a 10/10, story is a 3 (being humble), i hope you think about that in your future games Naughty dog to avoid losing more fan-base and regret. gave it overall a 2.… Expand
  4. GetWokeGOBrok
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    SJW pandering do @@@@ that completely craps on the first story and the characters that made the original game special, very pathetic attempt to push libearal braindead ideology!!!!!
  5. PaskWho
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    THIS GAME IS A MASTERPIECE. the technical part is the most amazing we have ever seen , th plot is controversial but i liked it a lot 'cause is not just a john wick revenge but it's more complicated and sublime. giving 0 just cause you don't like the story is stupid btw , the game without counting the plot is a 8 alone.
  6. xiaodeng836
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely the darkest game I've ever played, which I love.
    I appreciate that Naughty Dog created something like this, they are very brave.
    I love the part how they handle your emotions and let you become the character, and I am seeing that this is the future of the industry.
  7. Takeaseatmate
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. False advertising. Where is Abby in any of the trailers, when you spend way over half the game playing as her? She gets her revenge, yet somehow the message is revenge is bad? Why doesn't Ellie, and us the player, get our own revenge? Wouldn't that have been more satisfying? I can tell you it would… Expand
  8. Trezevic
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En mi opinión el juego tiene cosas muy buenas pero cosas muy malas,

    1-. Acontecimientos sin sentido.
    2-. Reacciones y acciones de los personajes que no coinciden con sus personalidades.
    4-. Pocas peleas memorables contra los jefes.
    5-. Mala organización en como se contó la historia.
    6-. Demasiados temas forzados para demostrar temas políticos.
    7-. Publicidad engañosa en trailer, game play. (nos engañaron con la idea de que jugariamos con joel y no fue asi) escena trucadas en los trailer!

    Buenas

    1-. Graficos imprecionantes.
    2-. Ecenarios hermosos y llenos de vida.
    3-. Abby me gusto como personaje, fue interesante
    4-. Cinematicas fluidas.
    5-. Musica y banda sonora excelente.
    6-. Bastante realismo en las muertes y heridas.

    Es un buen juego, te diviertes te asusta a ratos, te impresionas en otras muchas, vale la pena comprarlo ya? la respuesta es que No ! no es suficiente lo que se presenta TLOU2 es un juego que representa una buena historia pero se diluyo y se perdió a medida que iba progresando, por un momento pensé que estaba jugando un DLC o spin off del primero me duele decirlo pero es mejor esperar que rebaje su precio y comprarlo y con la mentalidad que no encontraras muchas cosas a las que aferrarte a la historia. Solo espero que la franquicia pueda levantarse de este golpe ya que no basta con solo tener elementos gráficos o musicales para que sea un excelente juego, un ejemplo claro de como se hace (Red dead redention 2) gráficos + Historia !

    Puntaje Final 4/10    … Expand
  9. juiceboy
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    treat your employees with respect!
    honestly, I don't even care about the game that much, if you like it, you like it. but the backlash is justified if even half of the allegations are true.
  10. Donerik9
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de ps4 todavía lo estoy jugando pero me tiene claro que es lo mejor de la serie uncharted y the last of.
  11. Senhor_Loko
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo de todos sem dúvida!
  12. Flok
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This doesn’t feel like TLOU everyone knew and loved. Great game, just isn’t the last of us and the story is very poorly written for a project like the last of us. Will have to give this a 0 as this is not last of us it’s just some fan fiction of an edgy teenage girl in a body of Neil Druckmann
  13. Danielshiposh
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, долбоебы, которые обрушили рейтинг, тупое стадо, которое даже не играли в игру, обидно за разработчиков, которые сильно старались создать данный шедевр
  14. restMyUker
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    fails to carry on with the epic adventure we got from the last game.
    It really disappoints as Ellie falls out of character and the story telling does not convey any real emotions.
    Without mentioning that heavily imposed ideologies are thrown at us
  15. Yousif_ali99
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبة مو كلش القصة مو كلش الجرافيكس الكيم بلي زين بس الباقي مو كلش… Expand
  16. ihavestandards
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    This game is by no means as bad as some people make it out to be. But neither is it a masterpiece.

    The mechanics are ripped out of the new Tomb Raider games with stealth, crafting, melee and gunplay. Though there is a slight addition of watching your trail with dogs that can sniff you out, as well as sound cues from enemies similar to Officer Enemies whistling from Sniper Elite 3/4.    This game is by no means as bad as some people make it out to be. But neither is it a masterpiece.

    The mechanics are ripped out of the new Tomb Raider games with stealth, crafting, melee and gunplay. Though there is a slight addition of watching your trail with dogs that can sniff you out, as well as sound cues from enemies similar to Officer Enemies whistling from Sniper Elite 3/4. Little innovation compared to the first game, though at least it isn't a game-long escort mission. This meets expectations for game published by a major studio. But that's all. (5/10)

    The story, which seems to be the most controversial part, is a massively over-hyped "was it worth it" revenge story. Very unoriginal. And while the quality is not bottom-of-the-barrel as some are inclined to believe, it is unimaginative, and very much average. (5/10)

    Graphics-wise, the game looks how one expects a Triple A game to look. Polished, and refined. But that's expected. It does not stand out beyond that. (5/10)

    Base score: (5/10)

    Additional factors:
    The social justice angle is something I find meaningless to the story. So what if the main character is straight, gay, bi or otherwise "non-binary?" Did it add anything to the story? No. Does it detract from the story? Also no. The story stands on its own merits, though as I said above, it needs work.

    The fact that this game had a "pre-order incentive" that affects gameplay is a major sticking point for me personally. Just for that, -1 from the score.

    Finally, Naughty Dog, get over yourself. You and your works are not some gift from on high. You have fallen victim to creator bias. You are unable to see the GLARING flaws in your product, which is understandable, and you are lashing out at anyone who dares suggest that it is less than a masterpiece. A "masterpiece" is defined as "a work of outstanding quality/workmanship." Your studios workmanship is hardly outstanding. It was average for a Triple A studio. And this game (based SOLELY on its own merits) is also average. It is not a masterpiece.
    "Outstanding," by the way, is defined as "exceptionally good." Do enlighten us all as to what is "exceptional" about this game in regards to the quality or workmanship, let alone "exceptionally good." And if your response has something to do with the main character being a strong female with non-traditional orientation, let me stop you right there. That has NOTHING to do with the QUALITY or WORKMANSHIP of your game.

    Final score: (4/10) due to pre-order scumminess. 5/10 otherwise.

    My rubric:
    0/10: Unfinished. I never give credit for unfinished work.
    1/10: Alpha. Severely Broken. There was an attempt, but that's all that can be said.
    2/10: Beta. Major improvements needed, but at least the game is beyond the conceptual stage.
    3/10: Broken. Some work is required to optimize and fix the technical issues.
    4/10: Unimpressive. Falls below expectations, but otherwise a functional game.
    5/10: Average. On par with other games of its bracket. No more. No less.
    6/10: Novel. There are a few aspects that are different from others of its kind.
    7/10: Exceptional. Significantly better than the average game.
    8/10: Stand-out. Truly innovative mechanics/story, very high quality.
    9/10: Masterpiece. Very few flaws. Minimal improvements can be made to this game.
    10/10: Perfection. Actually, literally perfect. Zero flaws. Also impossible.    … Expand
  17. LastAlpha
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Feels like certain aspects where forced onto the game which resulted in lack of story and actual plot. Over all wouldnt play again
  18. PopUptheBrain
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    It is a masterpiece. Can't imagine how much time and effort it'll take to finish such an epic thing. This is indeed the most ambitious and delicate project by ND.
    But **** you for discrimination to Asian.
  19. Blazemost
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Una verdadera obra maestra tenemos aquí, cada aspecto de este juego derrocha calidad, algo que ya nos tenía acostumbrados ND, desde el gameplay super pulido y logrado hasta una historia inolvidable, emotiva y con giros inesperados, ampliamente recomendable, quisiera aportar muchos más detalles pero no quiero hacer más spoilers, de lo mejor que se ha visto en el año, felicitaciones
  20. Leo1234
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This just did not live up to the hype or expectations. The new direction they went was very poorly written.
  21. bill_dep
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game.. Masterpiece, play first, vote later. If you dont like the story, this is not a reason for 0... i love story anyway
  22. l1zard7
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece that surpasses the first episode in every aspect takes gaming to the next level. You might like the spoilers or not but you sure need to play this game to understand it.
  23. lowlari
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I love it. obrigada por tudo. chorei horrores.
    coração quentinho com esse final.
  24. CarlosAMP
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    REALLY?
    THAT'S IS HORRIBLE ( GAMEPLAY AND HISTORY)... And the downgrade...
    Esp: Un juego que prometia, ante la parte I que fue una total JOYA, prefirieron volver una historial totalmente políticamente correcta....
  25. moyogaming
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Nope. Just Trash. Don't buy, don't play. If you love TLOU1 then don't do yourself the disservice and save your money for something better.
  26. Billy324
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The characters, the gameplay, the final, the GAME! A real masterpiece!!!!!!
  27. TheFran990
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is **** the ending make you feel really disappointed. Do not buy this game by any reason. That's all.
  28. c4r0n73
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awesome graphics, mostly the same gameplay of the first one, and sweet baby jesus, the plot is horrible. half the game you get to play the most unlikable character ever. And i am not even taking account of the sjw message that they try to shove down your throat, or the horrible way naughty dog behaved in responding to what the paying customers think about this 7 years worth mediocrity.… Expand
  29. alberivia
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    There are only 3 pieces of entertainment that left me absolutely sobbing at the end and they are Beethoven's 9th, Bojack Horseman, and The Last of Us Part 2. This game was one of the most intense, gut-wrenching, awe-inspiring experiences I have played through in my entire life. The story lives up to the masterwork of the first game. Although it isn't nearly as contained as the first,There are only 3 pieces of entertainment that left me absolutely sobbing at the end and they are Beethoven's 9th, Bojack Horseman, and The Last of Us Part 2. This game was one of the most intense, gut-wrenching, awe-inspiring experiences I have played through in my entire life. The story lives up to the masterwork of the first game. Although it isn't nearly as contained as the first, NaughtyDog weaves every gear together seamlessly to tell a story that I interpreted as Ellie fighting to find the strength to forgive. The stealth-action gameplay is a hefty improvement from the first one, as Ellie is more nimble and agile then Joel leading to quicker and smoother combat. The graphics are incredible. No need to say much on that end, everybody can see this. I love this game. I don't know what else I could say. This is a must-play.… Expand
  30. MagyXerza
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    So much hate...it's sad. I don't understand why people put so much 0 for this game. That's not being objective at all. I did like the game, very mature, nice graphics, nice gameplay (yes similar to the first but I do think they had to respect at some points the last of us 1).Yes a bit long at some points but I like exploration in games so it doesn't bother me much. Naughty dog did a goodSo much hate...it's sad. I don't understand why people put so much 0 for this game. That's not being objective at all. I did like the game, very mature, nice graphics, nice gameplay (yes similar to the first but I do think they had to respect at some points the last of us 1).Yes a bit long at some points but I like exploration in games so it doesn't bother me much. Naughty dog did a good job. I had real fun playing this game.… 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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