The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. JestKnight
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Pt.2 Review

    After playing this filth for over 25 hours, staying up two days in a row to beat it and losing hours of sleep over it I feel its necessary to express myself. I am beyond disappointed, angry, sad, sick, etc. I feel betrayed. I am left wondering why and how naughty dog thought this was a good idea for a sequel. You spend half the game (12hr) playing as Ellie trying to hunt down the people that murder Joel just to get to the girl that actually killed him and loose the fight. However before the fight (that she Ellie lost), you are forced to see Abby's side of the story and play another 12 fu*king hours as the GIRL THAT MURDERED JOEL. After dragging myself through 12 hours of Abby gameplay and losing the fight we then return home as Ellie to give up for a "while". Then here we go again, she can't just stand giving up so we have to go all the way to fu*king California to find her AGAIN. Because apparently all the way to Seattle and back wasn't enough. 2 hours of gameplay later once we finally find her we had our final fight just to pus*y out of killing her. Because apparently after killing all her friends that helped her murder Joel and killing thousands of WLF members to get to the one person that LITERALLY bashed his brains in we needed to gain some compassion. So after Ellie returns home AGAIN, with nothing to show for her adventure other than two less fingers (Abby literally bit them off in our fight) but no by all means let her live.Then BOOM the game ends. Fu*k this game, fu*k the writers, fu*k everyone that said this game was good. They are all lying sacks of sh*t. Please for me, never EVER. Buy or play this game, just pretend it doesn't exist; for your own sake please.    … Expand
  2. LordMarcusrax
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is painful to play, from start to finish. The gameplay is good, and the graphic is amazing, but the true appeal comes from the story and the characters. I can understand how people felt betrayed by the early death of Joel and the bloody circle of violence this puts in action, but I guess this is not a game for everyone. The only two complaints I have are the AI of the companions (that sometimes gets in the way while you are trying to sneak around) and, maybe, a big of heavy handedness in including a transexual character in the game. I'm all about inclusiveness (and I did appreciate other trans characters in other games, like in dragon age Inquisition) but, in the case of Lev, I have the feeling that he could have been handled better.

    None of these things, anyway, make the experience any less enjoyable... even though "enjoyable" isn't really the best word to describe this game.    … Expand
  3. grayk762
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have no clue why anyone at Naughty Dog would think this is a good idea for a sequel. I strongly believe most of the positive reviews here and literally employees of the studio trying to stop this game from bombing. This game’s story **** on all the characters you know and attempts to make you care about new ones in a very forced way. As far as revenge stories go, this is definitely one of the worst. Imagine watching someone murder your dad and then deciding to kill everyone around you and then forgiving the murderer.… Expand
  4. QKOLD
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Я русский мне похуй РУССКИЕ ВПЕРДЕ
    РА СИ Я РА СИ Я РАСИЯ ИГРА КЛАСС!!!
  5. Roccojon
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una obra. Gustos son gustos..no tendrá el nivel de el 1. Pero fue una obra tanto gameplay como la historia adulta y abierta.… Expand
  6. Dslord
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok.... obviously people who played the game and still giving 10/10 have not played TLoUs part 1.
    I do honestly believe graphics, scenery, music was good. But the plot was terrible. I get it it is about revenge and hatred and all, but Abby was no where near sympathetic. If you wanted players to be sympathetic towards Abby you should've put her side of story first and how it came this way. But instead all I saw was death in front, and then story of the past of why she did it. The infamous scenery could've been better by locking Ellie and not let her see the death up front and just see the dead body afterwards. The storyline was epic failure. If it was poorly made, everyone would give at least 6 - 7 for it. But it the story was made terribly in purpose. It's hard to make a good story, but it sure is easy to make terrible one that makes the readers/ players upset. U disgust me.    … Expand
  7. Ssergiu
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    i am not a sex1st, but why Naughty Homeless Dog are an sex1sts. why naughty homeless dog puts men in a bad light, why in this game, all women are stronger than men, when in reality everything is the other way around. I hate feminists because Anita is a feminist, she is a good game destroyer.
    game: very poor story after all these years of waiting.
    this game not worth your time. girls in    i am not a sex1st, but why Naughty Homeless Dog are an sex1sts. why naughty homeless dog puts men in a bad light, why in this game, all women are stronger than men, when in reality everything is the other way around. I hate feminists because Anita is a feminist, she is a good game destroyer.
    game: very poor story after all these years of waiting.
    this game not worth your time.
    girls in this game is like some planks.
    Anita is a st***d b***h.    … Expand
  8. Rangcom
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **This review contains slight spoilers of story theme however no plot points are revealed**

    Truly a great game. The vast majority of the negative reviews are from day 1 and are for all the wrong reasons. Not all negative reviews fit this bill; I appreciate the critical reviews for those that actually put an effort in.

    You will see a few points of reasoning from the other folks (or bots) posting negative reviews:

    - The Gameplay hasn't evolved.
    Yes, it's true that the gameplay is similar to that of TLOU1 but isn't that the reason we fell in love with the first game? I had a blast with the game mechanics and systems and never felt as though they were dated.

    -The Story is Awful/They destroyed the characters we loved!
    The story is not awful, there is an incredibly dark theme to this story that is upsetting folks. It shows a side to Joel and Ellie that people don't want to believe. Just because a story doesn't have a happy ending, doesn't mean it's bad

    And then you have those that criticize the game because the protagonist is a lesbian. There is no reason to battle that as those that see this as the reason a game is a disaster is a bigot.

    Anyway, what do I think of the game. It's a must buy in my book!

    Graphics & Sound: 10/10 - Absolutely gorgeous graphics from the character animations to the environment themselves. The soundtrack as well was brilliant. I truly felt engrossed in the world.

    World Design: 10/10 - Level design is second to none as this game feels like an open world while it is actually "on rails". It makes you feel as though you are making the choice of the path as opposed to being guided. It allows for exploration and each level feels unique.

    Gameplay: 8/10 - TLOU2 maintains nearly identical gameplay with its predecessor with some added features such as guitar playing and a jump ability. The controls do at times feel a bit clunky and hence the detraction

    Story: 8/10 - If you are expecting or wanting a tale of hope and optimism that the predecessor left us on, this is not what you will get. You will get a bloody story of revenge with an incredibly dark theme. There were a couple of plot holes that could not be overlooked but overall a solid story.

    Overall Recommendation: 9/10 - Play the game, form your own opinion because I can guarantee you it is heaps and mounds better that the user score shows. That is of course if you aren't afraid of seeing two females kiss.    … Expand
  9. leoideyas
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    uma obra prima em que todos os jogadores de vídeo game deveriam experimentar. Quem tá reclamando da história não entendeu o primeiro jogo, e só lamento por vocês. Tecnicamente impecável, 10/10. Parabéns Naught Dog, sou muito grato a vocês.
  10. Cristh5654
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. antes que todo esta opinión contiene spoilers.

    espere 7 largos años y pues la verdad la muerte de un personaje importante no solo en ese juego, sino también en la industria, fue una muerte horrible y muy dolorosa, aunque no he acabado el juego puedo decir que fue un dolor inmenso y algo que no hubiera imaginado después de la primera gran entrega, sin embargo, el juego no es para nada malo, pero creo que es algo que no concuerda con la misma experiencia del primer juego y nos obliga a actuar como quiere el juego. Otro de los aspectos más innecesarios es jugar con abby, igual que yo como muchos jugadores la queremos ver muerta por lo que hizo a Joel y no jugar con ella y sentir empatia, sinceramente una estupidez. agradezco a naughty do, que se bien que el desarrollo de un juego no es fácil, pero es algo que no me esperaba y mucho menos de esta desarrolladora, para destacar es una jugabilidad muy buena y hermosos gráficos, pero con todo el dolor que me causó la muerte de joel creo que me llevo un sabor agridulce, espero que si llegan a sacar una tercera parte para la siguiente generación, lo hagan de mejor manera.    … Expand
  11. andr3wc4mpb3ll
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am disappointed in this game. So much potential. So much to explore with the new technology and that. I'll admit the graphics are and the animation is amazing. But the story just ruins it. I feel cheated, I feel betrayed. Why even make a game around the theme of vengeance and not actually furfil it?… Expand
  12. vizex
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Stupid game, they just made it to support LGBT and this **** communites.
    Nothing in it is nice at all they ruined the first part with this bad part
    The people who gave it 10/10 are dumb and not honest at all.
    It desrves to get lower than 1/10
  13. Vonfather1
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game is not what you want... It’s what you need, a true real world narrative, based on hardships. It not afraid to piss it’s fan base off and that’s what makes it so unique.
  14. Renge0907
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    The game play is alright at best, not upset by it. Its just the story that really peeves me. How can you go from Last of Us 1 to this in terms of story?
  15. Astarothunder
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 3tjarjarjarhaeehh.dsjarjrajrwjetjstjstjstjtsjtsjrsjstjraharhrajrjarjrajjrara… Expand
  16. Hispanion
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Is a good/fair game not an epic, no a must play, you will have a fun experience but the history is a backdrop from the original, also i can't stand how they threat some characters and animals they deserve more respect
  17. vudor
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Game is a masterpiece. This is an experience that will follow you for years.
  18. uckboy
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Incredible work behind this game. I cannot even express how i love it. Thank u Naughty Dog
  19. Elflacopr
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A sequel like no other. I did resources comparing this game with the godfather part 2 and it's the exact same of how the narrative is told with different points of view of the characters. Godfather when it came up recieved divise on critics and audience same with last of us. A work of art
  20. havelcito
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece❤
    Masterpiece
    Masterpiece
    Masterpiece
    Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh    … Expand
  21. sweettooth55
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    1 point for graphics. The other for gameplay. Weak story. Boring characters. No need to force another story out of this world after whatever this was supposed to be
  22. foxit
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Don't give this game a bad rating just because of Joel's death. It's just a great game. Good story. Perhaps sometimes it is delayed, but the plot is good. You must play this game. Really. Naughty dog have done very serious and hard work. My praise for the work done. As for me I absolutely love this game.
  23. KoRaG
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Игра не говно, но и не шедевр! Баллов 6.5 заслуживает за великолепное техническое исполнение. Но за отвратную подачу сюжета, за повестку SJW, которую тычут в нос, за наглый подкуп "журналистов" и всяких блогеров, от которых игра получила 12 из 10 и так далее:

    0 (ноль) ставлю за введение игроков-покупателей в заблуждение + борьба с инакомыслием, когда тех, кто не ставит игре 9-10,    Игра не говно, но и не шедевр! Баллов 6.5 заслуживает за великолепное техническое исполнение. Но за отвратную подачу сюжета, за повестку SJW, которую тычут в нос, за наглый подкуп "журналистов" и всяких блогеров, от которых игра получила 12 из 10 и так далее:

    0 (ноль) ставлю за введение игроков-покупателей в заблуждение + борьба с инакомыслием, когда тех, кто не ставит игре 9-10, начинают поливать говном, угрожать им. Пытаются выставить их дебилами, дураками, которые не поняли "великий замысел Дракмана". Да и сама SONY давит все мнения, которые подрывают ей продажи этой НИКАКОЙ игры. Всё это напоминает фашизм какой-то... Вот он КАПИТАЛИЗМ "животворящий"

    ФАШИ́ЗМ (Мужской род)
    Форма открытой диктатуры с опорой на расизм и шовинизм, направленная на искоренение демократии, на установление режима жестокой реакции и на подготовку агрессивных войн.    … Expand
  24. PEWilliams
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Infecteds got mor blinde and everything of this game is better than the first part thanks to Naughty Dog ❤
  25. Vazelintus
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    You took such a wholesome story from first game and turn it into nothing. You made player to hate Abby and than force us to play as her. This is ridiculous. Who had though this was a good idea?
    Usually the end of the game leads to some kind of conclusion, and that makes you feel different emotions. Like ending in the first game was incredible. But this one...Part Two ending makes you feel    You took such a wholesome story from first game and turn it into nothing. You made player to hate Abby and than force us to play as her. This is ridiculous. Who had though this was a good idea?
    Usually the end of the game leads to some kind of conclusion, and that makes you feel different emotions. Like ending in the first game was incredible. But this one...Part Two ending makes you feel like what you did to get to the ending was for nothing. The end makes you feel so empty, angry and uncomfortable. You ruined whole series of this game, and for what? For nothing.
    So yeah, pay us 60$ and watch how your beloved characters gets ruined by every way possible.
    1/10 only for a good graphics.    … Expand
  26. 20010
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Techinical graphics is good, undeniably. But come on, this game is base on the story, and the story **** up, the character development, the choices.... huge disappointment.
  27. CPTBREXIT2020
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    My experience of the game, My first review

    Pro's Graphics are incredible 9/10 seem some bad textures here or there. Voice work is amazing 8/10 as some lines are delivered badly. Motion Capture 8/10 as some areas some capture expirations are horrifying to watch or like Abby in one scene looks like brick. Cons The gameplay 4/10 it's boring i was struggling to push myself I woke up    My experience of the game, My first review

    Pro's
    Graphics are incredible 9/10 seem some bad textures here or there.
    Voice work is amazing 8/10 as some lines are delivered badly.
    Motion Capture 8/10 as some areas some capture expirations are horrifying to watch or like Abby in one scene looks like brick.

    Cons
    The gameplay 4/10 it's boring i was struggling to push myself I woke up wanting to reformate my PS4 hard drive then play it was ok for the first game as I wanted to get to the next scene so I pushed my self more and more and was enjoying it. but this game I could not after the first 2hrs I wanted to put the game down and just jump back on my pc.

    The story 3/10 the problem is seen as major plot points are dropped and charters don't act how they would truly act. I won't go into spoilers but Abby's character does not make me care about her I wanted to just jump off a cliff and had more fun when I died in stupid ways.

    *spoilers*
    The plot is focused on revenge and how the cuticle just keeps going until someone ends it. but Abby gets away scotfree Abby loses what nothing really but Ellie loses Joel loses her girlfriend loses her fingers and ability to play the guitar. it feels like in the end she has nothing and Abby has everything. the last fight was Ellie finding Abby tied up left to die Ellie cuts her down and proceeded to have a brutal fistfight and at end of fight Ellie starts to drown Abby but lets her go at last second and lets her drive away with the boat. this fight is stupid if Ellie had drowned Abby who would know that Ellie did it. Abby was left to die tied up on a pole with others. The reason I say this is because people's argument is Abby's friend will hunt down Ellie. but why how would they know it was Ellie. They cant for all they know she drowned after trying to escape, died because of her injuries or starvation, and ended up in the water.
    another point I want to call out is Ellie can forgive a person who caved in Joel's skull basically her father with a golf club but can't forgive a man how made her sandwich and she called it a bigot sandwich even though he apologized to her and made it as a gift. it seems like to many political points were thrown into this game. it's more point-scoring like they made a list of political point tweeter and media can get behind and just shoved them in
    LGBTQ+ as main characters, Trans sex scenes, man-hating female empowerment.
    There's nothing wrong with these things but there more shoehorned into the game

    If you herd about the behind the scenes of the game I think it explains everything they burnt out there staff so much with crunch they ran out of people in the industry to work for them as they had to grab film VFX students to work for them as no veterans or anyone else wanted to. there are reports and testimonies from the dev hoping the game will fail so the crunch will end.

    My final score is 4/10
    The graphics and voice work and motion capture are amazing all together deserves a 9/10
    but the main thing you're doing for 20hrs+ is the gameplay and its boring combat and stealth sections and AI pathing is terrible 4/10
    and last the story I have already scratched the surface as I'm too tired to talk anymore about it anymore 3/10

    I hope you enjoyed reading my review.    … Expand
  28. Papsyboy
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    such a boring and awful game, stay away from it, really bad plot, nonsensical history
  29. DerHammer
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    The Narrative of this game is Awul!
    It’s Like a Fanfiction of a 14 Year Old Girl.
  30. Cheessed
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    They just killed Joel who was the most loved character of the last game in the first two hours, and in the end you don't identify with Abby not even because the game tried to do it.
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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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