The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Zenaku
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Su historia es horrible. Matan sin sentido ni respeto al personaje protagonista del juego anterior para dar paso a un personaje sácado del culo y obligandonos a jugar con el para "apreciar" a la comunidad LGBT. En vez de ganarse el respeto. LO PIERDEN
  2. Herlan0314
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Although the story was a bit disappointing, the gameplay, graphics, and overall sound design and music made me love this game and although at times I feel conflicted on how I feel about this game, it has definitely made a lasting impression.
    Gameplay:10/10
    Story: 6/10
  3. neighbs
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never reviewed a game before like this and actually created this account just to do this. The last of us part 2 is as poorly written as it is beautiful. After completing the very lengthy story of the game I truly still can’t comprehend why the writers of this game chose to treat these beloved characters with such disrespect. Joel’s death is something I won’t even get into because of how obvious it is on how disrespectful and poorly thought out it was. The rest of the story on the other hand is possibly the worst narrative I have ever had the displeasure of experiencing. The story follows a revenge plot with no pay off mixed in with a confusing attempt to make the player play as and sympathize with the very person that committed the heinous act of brutally murdering Joel and other characters during the story. Throughout this time playing as Abby (which was nearly if not half of the game) I had zero empathy for her and her group of friends and was honestly just bored and not wanting to continue through the story. This boredom was also attributed to the games poor pacing as it would constantly throw you into intense pivotal scenes only to pull you into a flashback from years before. As much of a massive fan as I am of the original game I have never felt so disappointed and utterly betrayed as I have after experiencing the last of us part 2. This in my opinion even with the success in sales will forever be one of the biggest disappointments in gaming history.… Expand
  4. mhills
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Play as your dad’s killer simulator. Absolute trash and insulting to your fan base. Really disappointed after everything I’ve seen from the Last of Us story. I’ll just end it with the expansions in my head thank you. The only good thing about this game is it’s graphics. I went into this knowing that Joel would most likely die because that’s how the story would naturally progress. However, forcing us play as his killer for a good portion of the game and trying to make us see them as a good person is just a slap in the face. The creators were very obviously trying to make something thought provoking but it fell flat and became a basic run around revenge story. It’s disappointing after how amazing the first game was. I’m really sad that this is what they chose to do with what could’ve been a wonderful sequel. Note: I usually don’t feel a need to post reviews for games because I think everyone should have their own opinion. Seriously though, don’t waste your money on this.… Expand
  5. Ggggiiiikkkk
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Other games
    Fanboys : "You have to finish the game!"

    TLOU part2
    Fanboys have to finish the game.
  6. AlperM
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I ever played. People who complained mainly angry because of the one moment in the beginning of the game.… Expand
  7. WyattK250
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to all the noise. Play it for yourself if you're a fan of the original, and make your own judgment. I found the story deeply moving, dark, well told, and heartbreaking, making me feel every emotion imaginable. I implore you to give it a chance with an open mind, and keep going even if you're questioning why. As well, the gameplay is improved massively, ans is way moreDon't listen to all the noise. Play it for yourself if you're a fan of the original, and make your own judgment. I found the story deeply moving, dark, well told, and heartbreaking, making me feel every emotion imaginable. I implore you to give it a chance with an open mind, and keep going even if you're questioning why. As well, the gameplay is improved massively, ans is way more satisfying than the first one. I loved it, and suggest everyone give it a chance.… Expand
  8. Elwa7sh
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    The game is 10/10 in all aspects but the story.. which is truly disappointing since it's the main focus of the game! We get it. every person isn't purely bad or good and revenge is bad but it just feels very heavy handed and forced in. Honestly The flow of the narrative is not natural as the first game!
  9. Kouseo
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    If this is how you would prefer your sequels then by all means by the game and give your support.
  10. joeymac101
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the first TLOU a week before this game came out and I found it pretty enjoyable. It wasn't bad but it wasn't my favorite. I thought the gameplay was alright, the only thing that subtracted my opinions on the gameplay was the fact that the infected were not fun to fight, for me personally. The ending however was amazing, I thought it was such a cool climax to the story of how Joel did not want to lose the only thing left he had in his life

    TLOU2 had a cool story concept, trying to take down Abbys friends to find her location and get avenge Joel, but I feel like the execution could have been better

    The Good:
    The Gameplay: Even though it is almost the exact same gameplay as the first game, I felt like they added mechanics that made the gameplay loop a little bit more enjoyable in this game. I loved the dodge and prone features the most, those added a lot to the encounters. The jump button was pretty useless though lol. (Gameplay - 8/10)

    Graphics: Not a lot can be said about this. The graphics were super stunning and created amazing environments, although every once in a while a characters model would look a bit weird(Graphics - 9/10)

    The Eh:
    Story (Before the ending) : First off I want to say I didn't hate the story, but there are some subtle things here and there that I thought was dumb. The first plot point I thought was kind of dumb was the fact that Joel saved Abby. In the first game he knows not to trust people, it's shown multiple times throughout the game, but in this story he just finds a random girl in the woods and brings her back to her place and talks about Jackson and his name?? I would understand this a lot more if they might have explained that he grew to trust people more, but this came out of no where

    People also say that Joels death was stupid for such an amazing character, and I feel like this was kind of the point. I feel like Neil wanted the player to be upset that the legend went out like this, he wanted us to be upset with Abby for killing him so we can have more of a reason to want revenge, but instead more people were mad at the game and Neil

    Even though that part was questionable I kept going and I was enjoying the story of trying to hunt down the people who murdered Joel and constantly getting leads to where they are, and at the same time looking for Tommy. I loved the hospital fight with Nora, and I thought the aquarium scene was pretty cool too

    The next story moment that was questionable was the switch to Abby. At first I hated it. I thought "why would I want to play as the bad guy for the next 3 days", but it turned out to not be as bad as I thought it would be. I definently would've preferred to play more as Ellie though. I understood what they were trying to do with this section of the game. They wanted you to see Abby and her friends that Ellie killed as good people so you could see how both of these protagonists were hurt by each-other and they both have/had the intention to avenge a loved one. I feel like they wanted you to not root for anyone in this situation. After all of Abbys arc, I still wanted Ellie to get her revenge. I did start to like Abby as a character/villain/"good person" but I never wanted her to get away/win. Ellie was already too committed to just lose or give up. (Or so I thought)

    I also didn't care for the part of Abbys story when she helps the two scar kids. I understand why she did it and why Neil wanted to do it. Neil wanted her to seem like a better person and she wanted to do it because they saved her life. But going across a tall bridge and fighting a new type pf infected boss to save that one girls life for her to just die like 45 minutes later made the entirety of Day 2 feel pointless and wasted. (Story - 7/10)

    Those were the only parts of the story that really didn't sit well with me, but now it's time for the part of the game that probably disappointed me the most

    The Bad:
    Ending: I first thought the ending was the first part of the farm. If it would've ended there, I would have thought it was anticlimactic, but an okay ending. But nope it had to keep going. Ellie wants to hunt down Abby to finish what Joel started. She nearly kills Abby, then stops, and lets her go, making the entire game and story (for me) feel pointless. I understood that she realized that revenge is wrong, but the last two hours of searching for Abby just to let her go felt so pointless. The ending was super unsatisfying but I feel like that was the point. I wish Ellie would have gotten her revenge and come back home to Dina, but Neil wanted to tell a different but understandable story where an unhappy ending is not uncommon in this world. (Ending - 5/10)

    Overall, I enjoyed my time with the game. The game was definitely carried by the gameplay rather than the story. The story was alright with a crummy ending for Ellie.
    7/10.

    Have a great day!    … Expand
  11. IamJustNormal
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For fans of the original, this is a joke and a absolute disappointment for all of those who have waited seven years for a great, and even better sequel. The story is mediocre and is a slap in the face with razor blades and lemon juice. Yes the gameplay and graphics are some of the best I have ever seen, but the story is so atrocious, that I had constantly found it challenging to continue my play through. My hands were as if they did not want me to pick up the controller to pick up where I left off. Spoiler warning from this point on: In the beginning we play as Joel for only 1-2 minutes and then his killed off in a terrible way. For the rest of the game we play as Ellie and Another woman whom I cannot name. These two women are suppose to be “strong female characters” or that is what it appears to me. I do not have a problem with playing as women, the problem is how they decided to make us play with the person who killed the protagonist of part one, who was loved by many because of how relatable and defined his personality was. That was all thrown out the window for part 2, because Joel is much more carefree and friendly. For anyone who as played part one, this is a different Joel compared to the cruel survivor of part one. The cool character that we once knew for his rampages and one man army fights, was easily taken down by just a small group, not to include that Tommy was there too. Half of the game we play as Jack M. Crazy Fist (the woman who killed Joel) I don’t what the writers were thinking when they made the choice to make US the player, play as this hated character. If they wanted to tell her story, then just do it in flashbacks that aren’t long. As for Ellie her story is getting revenge for her father figure, Joel. Revenge and a love story is what Ellie’s journey is. Normally I wouldn’t have a problem with choices like this, but the way they chose to show and tell these events were just awful. Back to Joel, he is just a “memory” in this sequel, as he is only seen in flashbacks from the moment of his death that happens in the beginning of the game. We the fans wanted a fully playable Joel with a combination of his old man strength, and raw beard power. If we could not play as Joel, then it would have been nice to at least have him as a companion with a later death with a purpose. There are many other factors to contribute to the downfall of such a beautiful masterpiece, such as the trailer that had many fans believe that Joel was alive and was with Ellie during her journey. My last point is the ending. Ellie’s entire journey was to kill Joel’s murder, and at the end she lets The ox woman live. Not to mention that Jack M. Fist bites Ellie’s fingers off and she doesn't finish her off. Ellie forgives for the cold killing of Joel, but doesn't forgive Joel for saving her, this made me want to grab a brick in real life and throw it through my TV. The only reason I don’t give it a zero, is because of the graphics, gameplay, and attention to detail. This game was a HUGE let down and disappointment.… Expand
  12. Fk-lastofus2
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Gameplay without good story is trash i don't know what n****** dog thinking about .
  13. Levi_
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    good game excellent gameplay but in relation to the possibility and the carelessness with the story it was strong they ended up trying to please a lot of people and got the hatred of many others for me the game is very good but the story regarding the expectation generated in the first plummeted right at the beginning of history so it is
  14. Seantheship
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A tragic ending to a perfect story. Thank you naughty dog for doing the impossible again. I just hope that Ellie finds peacevwith Dina again.
  15. Rubomoobo
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Terrible. Just bloody terrible. Neil has wrecked this game and franchise. What a disappointment.
  16. Jimmy98q
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look. I am hurt that the story is not great. I feel that Joel was done wrong and that Abby was way to forced on the player. But the gameplay is phenomenal. Every situation felt tense and I always felt like the odds were never too unfair. To me gameplay is one of the most important things , and despite the story being bad (at least in the second half) I enjoyed my time with the Last of Us 2. Part 1 will always be my favorite, but two is a great game. Just a bad movie/sequel.… Expand
  17. Lamas72
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an utter disappointment, I can't believe that this is the best they managed to come up with after all of 7 years. This game has the worst story out of all the games I ever played, its pretty much "hurr durr revenge bad kids, don't do revenge cause if you do its a never ending cycle, I am veery smort xd", but at the very least graphics qnd gameplay are good but as a fan of the first one this is stupid critics who gave this 10/10 are a joke… Expand
  18. nffwonvu
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    completely insulting for anyone who played the first game. they put their political agendas ahead of the game. in the end this game is worse than battlefront 2
  19. 12332
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Игра офигенная просто пушка и не надо говорить что игра говно вы сами попробуйте такой шедевр зделать
  20. Pedroto
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The story, the graphics, the characters development and the gameplay are amazing. This is the best game ever.
  21. AHKJ
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    Gameplay and motions are amazing. but, Awful storyline building without any logic connection between events and stupid destruction of characters that I’ve seen ever ,wwwhhhhyyy ,I hope they are thinking now to reproduce last of us part 2 as strong and beauty of last of us part 1
  22. BearishCoast
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    The sequel to the last of us fails in every way the first game in the series succeeded. Had the first game not set such a standard this game may have been almost worth playing.
  23. TheMistDuke
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    No es fiel al juego original por que pretenden no divertir a los jugadores por que es una pendejada
  24. JAMES2222
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    The Last of Us Part II tried to be so ambitious that it lost what made it unique in the first place
  25. moJado
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Buen juego, lamentable el hecho de que Naugthy Dog, rellene el juego contando la vida de Abby, a nadie le importa eso, hubieran puesto la historia de Tommy o mostrar algo mas interesante.
  26. Jdavi
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing, heart wrenching, an experience like nothing before. It will leave you thinking about it for hours.
  27. HamoodLord
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    Add a review here for The Last of Us Part II, or submit with only a rating...
    Graphics: Great
    Gameplay: Good
    Plot and Storyline: Bad
    Having all the good graphics and gameplay doesnt justify the bad and poor plot and storyline. This would be great for Nintendo Nes where players were looking for entertainment only
  28. rugal1998
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    Em algum lugar dessa bagunça havia potencial para uma grande história, mas infelizmente ela é atolada por tramas secundárias desnecessárias e escolhas desconcertantes de personagens. Infelizmente, os gráficos não são suficientes para salvar este jogo por si só. Para um jogo de sequela, em vez de construir no primeiro, parece querer apenas derrubar tudo. Os gráficos e a atenção aos detalhesEm algum lugar dessa bagunça havia potencial para uma grande história, mas infelizmente ela é atolada por tramas secundárias desnecessárias e escolhas desconcertantes de personagens. Infelizmente, os gráficos não são suficientes para salvar este jogo por si só. Para um jogo de sequela, em vez de construir no primeiro, parece querer apenas derrubar tudo. Os gráficos e a atenção aos detalhes são algo a admirar, mas para um jogo baseado em histórias que se concentra mais em fazer o jogador se sentir infeliz, esse jogo falha espetacularmente.… Expand
  29. Redwolf26
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Game sensacional nao va pelas reviews falsas de outros usuários que a maioria eh fanboy caixista e gente preconceituosa
  30. SafeSpace
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disastrous!! This game is not safe for my space. Spoiler alert, waste of money. Go and watch a movie, go for a walk or something, but don’t play yourself, ok… 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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