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. Mrzr7
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game I ever played. Amazing graphic and gameplay
    And very good and emotional story    … Expand
  2. austinthug
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, let me say this game is decisive when it comes to the player base. That can be seen from the reviews alone. But for the open-minded, this game breaks beyond the mold that is storytelling in video games. By the end of the game I had gone through so many emotions. I had laughed and cried along with the characters. Every death, whether it be Joel, Jesse, or the suspected death of Tommy, literally had me putting my hand on my mouth in fear and melancholy. The character development, and storytelling that is done without dialogue (such as reading Ellie’s journal) is phenomenal, and the average player wouldn’t even know it was there. The player that goes the extra mile and reads the small things like that will truly appreciate the story. Let me get on to one of the biggest “upsets” for the game, the ending. At the end of the game, you fight Abby who is the woman who killed Joel and Jesse. During this fight, Abby’s surrogate son “Lev” is injured and unconscious in a boat nearby. Ellie beats Abby and is holding her underwater, on the verge of drowning her. It’s during this brutal cutscene, that you see a very short flashback of Joel on his porch, picking away at his guitar. Ellie then gets off of Abby and tells her to take the boat and leave. I think so many players despised this ending for Abby, because they were so focused on the perspective of Joel and Ellie. Just like Ellie at the beginning of the game, they were blind with hatred and wanting revenge, no matter the cost. I believe that the flashback serves as Ellie remembering what Joel meant to her. She didn’t want anyone to feel the pain she felt by losing a parent figure, So Ellie lets Abby go. I won’t speak on the rest of the ending because it is so masterfully crafted and moving that you really should experience for yourself. Any fan of the first game is going to feel a deep sense of closure when you hear that credit soundtrack. This game has changed the way I will forever see storytelling. Another masterpiece and my new favorite game, all thanks to Naughty Dog.… Expand
  3. alexmcnakkey
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Ребят. Я смотрю, что тут сплошные фэны первой части собрались. Сплошные нули да единицы, позор вам всем. Прошел первую часть с огромным удовольствием (трижды, в погоне за коллекционными предметами), проникся героями и сам был удивлен, мягко говоря, идеям дракмана, но камон будьте благоразумны, нельзя, слышите? -нельзя только по этому ставить игре нули!Ребят. Я смотрю, что тут сплошные фэны первой части собрались. Сплошные нули да единицы, позор вам всем. Прошел первую часть с огромным удовольствием (трижды, в погоне за коллекционными предметами), проникся героями и сам был удивлен, мягко говоря, идеям дракмана, но камон будьте благоразумны, нельзя, слышите? -нельзя только по этому ставить игре нули!
  4. Biruk
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Honestly I went into this game feeling sketchy but in the end everything was awesome. A few problems here and there though.
  5. Rreview
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the **** game to bits, **** the people who are so sensitive to the death of Joel or the "failed" revenge story people which Ellie had but thank god that Abby lives since she was such a nice person and did not deserve to die at all, hell she was so much nicer than Ellie throughout this whole story… Expand
  6. Bicayn
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It’s a beautiful, thrilling game. The voice acting from Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker and tons more is absolutely incredible and passionate. The talent in this team is unreal. The scenes and graphics are stunning and overlooked. The characters, new fighting mechanics and new infected are really well thought out and developed, I’m so impressed and addicted to it, I can’t wait toIt’s a beautiful, thrilling game. The voice acting from Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker and tons more is absolutely incredible and passionate. The talent in this team is unreal. The scenes and graphics are stunning and overlooked. The characters, new fighting mechanics and new infected are really well thought out and developed, I’m so impressed and addicted to it, I can’t wait to play it again. All these people moaning about the game before they even finish it is so unfair. People pick things apart so much for crap reasons, when in reality it’s a great game, such a shame to not see it getting the recognition it deserves. Amazing Game.… Expand
  7. Anikvelis
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Две стороны одной медали-почему бы и нет...
    Так же, физика Next Gen- такого я еще не видел.
    10 из 10 и точка.
  8. IvanU
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Im just 8 hours into the game but exploding every corner and It has been amazing. Its not a game with too much story, its a story driven game.
  9. AhmadXgamet
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    **** game bad story one of **** game I ever seen I cant believe its win game of the year
  10. Ethan129
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is really hard to believe that this game is receiving such a hate mob. There really are only two reasons people are so upset with this game:
    1. Joel's Death
    2. Ellie has a girlfriend/Abby is a very muscular woman who was rumored to be trans... uhhhh maybe her sex scene with Owen will scare away all the alt-right bloggers for at least ten seconds or so

    First off I would like to say that if Joel dying automatically ruins the whole game for you and that you feel the need to write a negative review even before beating the game, which it appears thousands have, then I do not think you understand the harsh reality of the Last of Us Universe and more importantly the fact that this is all about ELLIE. Joel is not Master Chief or Superman. He is very mortal in a universe that is dangerous and **** up. Characters are more than good or evil. They are complicated like actual human beings, so when Abby kills Joel because he killed her dad and the Fireflies. You should understand that Joel wasn't necessarily a perfect person and his death was justifiable to Abby. If you think the death of your favorite character from the previous game ruins the game for you then stay on Xbox where Master Chief and Marcus Fenix always live. This entire game is about Ellie's journey essentially as Joel's daughter. She learns from her father's past mistakes and is in the process of forgiving him for what he's done along the way. Instead of blood-crazed revenge she lets Abby live at the end because she understands that Abby isn't some awful terrible person. Abby wanted revenge for her dad's death, and Ellie's ENTIRE story is literally her seeking revenge for Joel's (her father figure) death. They are the same people on opposite sides. Ellie realizes this, and that revenge is not the way to gain closure. People hate the fact the Joel died and they hate even more that the person who killed him isn't some cool mega-villain. Instead it is a complex person. The writing and set-up for all of this is perfect, and just because portions of it were leaked by some **** doesn't change that.

    Now, the bane of all conservatives enters the fray. Gay couples. If Joel shacked up with some woman nobody would say anything, but you better believe that when a gay couple is in a video game it is "agenda's being shoved down our throats." Grow up guys. It is called love and it is excellently portrayed here. Ellie's relationship with Gina is so heartwarming and at the end when it seems to be over it is devastating. Sadly, we live in a world that dismiss the game as soon as themes such as gay relationships enter the picture and that is incredibly sad.

    Lastly addressing another concern I see for this game, Abby. A lot of hate from the leaks were poured onto Abby's character because she killed Joel and is muscular so people assumed she was trans. She literally **** a guy in the game so people hating on that should actually play the game. I understand not liking Abby for torturing Joel. Everyone loved Joel. It was why his death summoned every high-schooler to there metacritc account to write a scathing review about the game's poor writing. "You can't kill Joel we love him!" The unique and amazing thing the Last of Us 2 does is give you a large chunk of game where you play as Abby, and develop alongside her. Abby's character arc is such a great parallel to Ellie's. I really would like you to dig deep in what both protagonists have learned by the endgame, and see how much they have changed. Abby is a great character who was given too much hate for murdering Joel and possibly being trans (There are a lot of people who hate that I guess.) The idea that having gay characters makes it pandering to a certain crowd btw is absolutely stupid. This is life and people can love whom they choose. Especially in a **** apocalypse.

    This game is a graphical masterpiece with an amazing soundtrack and terrific writing. Sadly, due to Joel's death and the divisiveness of views on LGBTQ relationships, the Last of Us Part II is being unfairly buried. This game is a perfect story that makes you want to laugh and cry, and it has many hard pounding sequences along the way. I implore anyone who loved the first game to play this. because This is a story of love and empathy.    … Expand
  11. metrogloomin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really loved the game im just left with this feeling in my gut that i dont agree with the ending but im okay with it.I really wanted to kill abby for what she did to joel’s beautiful soul.… Expand
  12. RageKLR
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Really great game would play again. Graphics are on point, new enemies are good for keeping you on the edge of your chair.
  13. LewG
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is outstanding. For people to review bomb it for no reason is just sad, it took me 19 and a half hours too complete and that was with a little amount of exploring. BUY THIS GAME.
  14. Smackers
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    Good graphics, terrible gameplay, terrible story, nothing can come as shallow and boring as modern AAA games. But at least last game had a great story to compensate for boring AAA stuff... NOT ANYMORE.
  15. Anagabrielly
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is incredible in several aspects such as graphics, gameplay, soundtrack, facial expressions and others, but Joel's death was very bad for a smuggler like Joel, his death was necessary, I was already resigned but the way they did it sucked, he could die fighting. The game is incredible at various times in history, for example, the flashbacks, I got really emotional and it was very well done, in the end my opinion is quite divided but I understand the message they wanted to send but I think I could have the option to kill Abby or not because it was up to each player to decide. The perfect game does not exist everyone has its defects and flaws but the last of us part ll is worth… Expand
  16. SarahJM
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't believe the poisonous teenybops who rejoice in their collective opinion based on no personal experience and a lot of bigotry.

    TLoU2 boasts a complex story that takes Ellie on a struggle to put meaning to her own existence that sees her fighting through the infected, a paramilitary force, religious zealots, amazing environments, her own demons, and sadly a bunch of real world bigots. Yeah, there's some gay stuff in it - Ellie's gay. If this offends you, well that's on you. Gay people are real, get over it. The Last of Us Part II is incredible. The visuals, gameplay, adventure and story are second to only one. The Last of Is Part I is the best game of all time. Part II does not dethrone the king, but eff - it comes pretty close.    … Expand
  17. LordICO
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To poop on your own creation just to join the progressist bandwagon... Disappointing and sad. And not helping that cause, IMO.… Expand
  18. raptor1010
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    I was not waiting 5 years to play THIS!! Game is garbage. I want my money back!!
  19. Leon98
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    WTF, Naughty Dog? You didn't need to do that with the game.
    I loved the first one, and I expected to love this one too, but it's dissapointing. I'm definitely not talking about the gameplay, mechanics, graphics, etc. I`m talking about the story. I spent a lot of money in this game, and what I got? This horrible ending.
  20. LowHeat2001
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is actually an 8/10 for me but I'm afraid I have to give it a 10/10 to offset the butthurt fans who review bombed the game as soon as it came out, even though at that point it would've been impossible to have completed the entire game at that time.

    This game really works and goes in directions that most video games or movies will never do, and for that unique experience Naughty Dog has to be commended. The story is beautiful and harrowing and dark and not only lucidly conveys the theme of 'violence begets violence' and 'the vicious cycle of vengeance', but also what reality is like in this horrific post-apocalyptic world.

    A few hours into the game, Joel is brutally murdered and this is one of the main reasons people are hating this game, because the death was so shocking and displeasing...but that was the whole point. The palpable heartbreak we feel at watching Joel die reflects how Ellie's heart is broken too, and initially that allows us to justify her mission of vengeance. The argument that Joel 'deserved' a better death is extremely childish--in a bleak reality as this, death is commonplace, it is a terrible way to live. Joel dying in some predictable and rosy fashion (e.g. like Iron Man in Endgame) would have been far more disrespectful to the game. But also it's more than that. As the story progresses, Ellie's vengeance gets more brutal and more bloody and by the end of Day 3 in Seattle, we are left not in an agreeable position with her. However, the opposite occurs with Abby's three days in Seattle, as it's shown how she is a foil to Ellie and in many ways they are the same, and though initially it is jarring to play as the previously perceived 'antagonist' of the game, by the end of Abby's three days in Seattle, you end up seeing her more as a protagonist, whereas at the end of Ellie's three days, you see her more as the antagonist. Therefore, when you have to fight against Ellie, playing as Abby, when you return to present day, it works in the narrative.

    The story moments don't always hit, but Naughty Dog illustrate how violence will only ever lead to more violence and how vengeance will corrupt even the best of people (Ellie). The final fight on the beach, Abby doesn't want to fight anymore, as she has made peace with her vengeance, but she is coerced to fight as Ellie threatens Levi's life. Showing once again how Ellie has now become the antagonist and corrupted with hate. Abby is now the protagonist, a reversal you never expect when Abby kills Joel. When Ellie spares Abby is finally when the vicious cycle of vengeance that started with Joel killing Abby's father is finally broken.

    The narrative isn't as good as the first game, however, it is worth experiencing none the less. People should be more open to mature content, and instead of expecting Joel to have some predictable send off similar to Iron Man's death in Avengers Endgame, realise that being subjected to darker and bleaker emotions can be a richer experience.    … Expand
  21. Konstantinosg
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! You need to experience the full story to appreciate it though. If u see just some parts out of context or read all the hate online you be missing out! Play and see for your self. Amazing gameplay, and graphically is the best this gen had to offer .
  22. seniletankcrew
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics were beautiful, but the whole thing did not compare to the utter trash of the game. The political agendas forced into it really dragged you away from the story. I don't even think you can call THAT a story because of how garbage it is. Had high hopes when the first teaser was released and due to the place I live in not forcing these politically correct ideas down your throat, I welcomed the lesbian relationship of Ellie while being confused on why people didn't like it. But now this is just too much and it's just outright a circus of weirdos which stumbled into a "story."… Expand
  23. oschaha
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    이 킹엄페럴갓게임에 제가 감히 점수를 매길수없어 0점 드립니다.
  24. Rolentorro
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que manera de destruir la historia solo por comerle el coño a Sharkisian.
    Druckman enfermo    … Expand
  25. Sanohel
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece, adventure takes you to the guts. The gameplay is striking and the storyline asks you what your own actions can engender and that the distinction between good and evil does not exist. As Ying and yang say, nothing is completely black or completely white. We go through everything emotions, fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust, surprise short the game does not leaveA true masterpiece, adventure takes you to the guts. The gameplay is striking and the storyline asks you what your own actions can engender and that the distinction between good and evil does not exist. As Ying and yang say, nothing is completely black or completely white. We go through everything emotions, fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust, surprise short the game does not leave indifferent it is a masterpiece in every way… Expand
  26. Dumespiro
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    @NaughtyDogs, I would like to thank You. Thanks for this amazing and heartbreaking story of a girl, that nearly lost her humanity. But in the right way she finally found peace and became stronger. Thank You for this journey from love to hatred, full of wonderful and beautiful moments, nervous and scary twists, for this lifetime that a gamer can experience. I can be sure, that The Last of@NaughtyDogs, I would like to thank You. Thanks for this amazing and heartbreaking story of a girl, that nearly lost her humanity. But in the right way she finally found peace and became stronger. Thank You for this journey from love to hatred, full of wonderful and beautiful moments, nervous and scary twists, for this lifetime that a gamer can experience. I can be sure, that The Last of Us story is great and honorable! No matter how disgusting and unfair fans can think of it! You showed us that humanity has no limits and borders. Love has no genders. Everything that matters is peace, understanding and acceptance.

    Ellie, hope U r ok. Take care❤️    … Expand
  27. sucodefrutalps
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decepcionante o que a ND fez com a dupla Joel e Ellie nesse game, foi tipo jogar todo o desenvolvimento dos dois no primeiro jogo no lixo, tudo isso para focar em personagens pouquíssimos carismáticos. A Abbie é uma protagonista extremamente forçada e pouco carismática, fora que caiu de paraquedas na sequência que nem mesmo numa cena pós-crédito do primeiro jogo ela apareceu.
    7 anos de desenvolvimento para entregarem um jogo lotado de bugs e com uma trama cheia de furos e forçadas de barra,o Joel entrar numa casa cheia de desconhecidos e sair revelando seu nome verdadeiro para todo mundo foi de uma incoerência absurda, e nem falo que incoerente com as atitudes do personagem no primeiro game, no próprio TLoU Part 2 o Joel pede para a Ellie usar uma máscara em determinado momento só para ninguém descobrir que ela é a garota imune,como esse cara extremamente sagaz virou uma batata anos depois ao ponto de confiar numa galeria desconhecida?
    A gameplay do jogo recebeu algumas melhorias, o que não é mais que obrigação, porém nada que já não tenham os visto em um Metal Gear Solid V da vida, até mesmo a novidade dos cães farejando a Ellie não encheu meus olhos. Os gráficos do game estão belos ( isso na versão Pro do console, não sei como ficou nas demais) e as faces dos personagens principais ficaram excelentes, porém tudo isso é muito pouco se levar em conta o tempo de espera e hype criado em cima desse jogo.
    E com muito pesar que eu admito que a ND já não é mais a mesma, me preocupa o futuro dos jogos do estúdio já que além de TLoU 2 ser um game decepcionante, muitos talentos do estúdio estão migrando para outras desenvolvedoras. Estou tão decepcionado com o game que nem pretendo jogá-lo em outras dificuldades e tão pouco quero uma dlc.    … Expand
  28. Ahjom
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What to say about this game? It has got so much potencial in the first half... First half was for me 9/10. But there is BIG BUT. The 2 part of the game come. Such a boring experience playing as a character which you hate from the start and you are forced to understand why she killed joel. I just dont care about her story I wanted her dead because I loved joel. And this part was just dull side of the game. 4/10 this part had only 2 good moments. Superzombie in the hospital and finally her End. Which we knew from the start of that part what will happened. And there is a ending. Oh boy how much was I dissapointed. Ellie wanted here revenge and she got nothing. That was only extrnded ending nothing more. The last of us 1 was much better. This was solid and for me 7/10… Expand
  29. Chinoeka
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el juego. No a toda la gente se le puede dar gusto. Hay que aprender a disfrutar los juegos. La historia es buena, si quieren realidad no jueguen videojuegos. Felicidades a todos los creadores de este gran juego.
  30. Manvesa
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us II es un juego que relata la insignificancia de la vida humana en un mundo dónde la humanidad apenas es capaz de sobrevivir. Las personas que se quejan de la muerte de Joel y argumentan que "los nuevos personajes son vacíos", realmente no se dan cuenta que el juego busca retratar la crudeza de la vida y muerte sin glorificar los actos egoístas de alguien en vida. La decisión de Ellie de perdonar a Abby realmente hablan de la humanidad y su capacidad de perdón y cambio, tomando un camino diametralmente opuesto al egoísmo mostrado por Joel en la primera entrega… Expand
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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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