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. ForetellerBryn
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going into TLOU2, I knew that the story was supposed to be about revenge. They made it very, very clear that Ellie was going to endure an incredible loss at the hands of a new enemy, and that the entire plot of the game would be based around her desire for retribution. ND also spoke a lot about how revenge affects those around you, how it can turn into a cycle, they wanted you to feel sympathy for those you were hurting, etc etc.

    I watched Abby bash Joel's head in with a golf club, and I thought there was no way I would buy into that narrative for a single moment, because this random character that we've known for ten minutes killed one of my favorite characters in one of the most brutal ways possible. I wanted her dead. I wanted revenge just as much as Ellie did. I was ready to kill every NPC in my path.

    By the end of the game, this isn't what I wanted at all. In fact, I didn't know what I wanted. I just knew that I wanted all of them to stop hurting and finally get the peace they deserved.

    Without going into too much detail about Abby, I couldn't stand her at the beginning. I didn't want to play as her. I didn't want to "grow to like her". I wanted to find her and I wanted to strangle her for taking Joel away from us. And then they delved into her backstory, they forced us into her shoes, and I found myself breaking under that strain. For all that I had insisted I wouldn't find sympathy for her, I did.

    TLOU2 was, once again, a masterclass in storytelling, just as its predecessor was. It was thought provoking, gut wrenching, and so heartbreakingly melancholy at times I found myself crying at the happier moments more than the grief. I can't imagine it being written any other way, and I adore this game with all of my heart. They truly outdid themselves in subverting the tropes of a heavily saturated genre.    … Expand
  2. Nicklander
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    Political correctness ruins everything, and I say that as a left liberalist.
    Stop it, get some help.
  3. willqie
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    I am so stupid to believe the ads. The story is trying too hard to make you feel bad but don't give you a chance to let your anger out. Hope the people who actually like the game also forgive the people that hate this game, like the story suggests. Anyway, this is a story-driven game with a garbage story. Do not buy it.
  4. Zedenex
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Une suite au top, les notes aussi basses n'ont clairement aucun sens. Surtout si vous avez joué et aimé le 1 je ne vois pas comment ne pas aimer le 2.
  5. Fakerake
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Сраное гавно, без сюжета, персонажей, гемплея, зато с лгбд помойкой!!!!!!
  6. Kamila012
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Fantastic. I don't haver words for It, bacause nothing was so perfect like it
  7. cselcuk
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Stop games to push political agendas. You turned an amazing game to a **** one. Congratz Neil
  8. wesparadise
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    ABC da Amazônia: Pato no tucupi. Comer pato é coisa comum no pará, e o pato no tucupi está sempre na mesa em dias de festa. É considerado o prato que não pode faltar no círio de Nazaré, uma das maiores festas religiosas do país. Existem muitos criadores de pato no Pará, alguns apuram a raça a partir de vários cruzamentos, inclusive com patos selvagens, a carne é escura e firme preparadoABC da Amazônia: Pato no tucupi. Comer pato é coisa comum no pará, e o pato no tucupi está sempre na mesa em dias de festa. É considerado o prato que não pode faltar no círio de Nazaré, uma das maiores festas religiosas do país. Existem muitos criadores de pato no Pará, alguns apuram a raça a partir de vários cruzamentos, inclusive com patos selvagens, a carne é escura e firme preparado com vários temperos, o pato é assado cortado em pedaços e mergulhado no tucupi, um caldo amarelo extraído da mandioca, o último toque vem do jambu, planta picante que provoca ligeira dormência na boca e que faz parte de muitas receitas da cozinha paraense.,… Expand
  9. Jon-A-Ton
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    STOP REVIEW BOMBING! IT DISCREDITS ANY REAL CRITIQUES TO THE GAME

    It's a great game, for the most part, but here is my spoiler free critique: GAME: Press square to continue the game ME: *PRESS SQUARE* GAME: You are a terrible person for pressing square. This happens for 25 straight hours The further you get in this game, the more the game makes you feel terrible for playing it.    STOP REVIEW BOMBING! IT DISCREDITS ANY REAL CRITIQUES TO THE GAME

    It's a great game, for the most part, but here is my spoiler free critique:
    GAME: Press square to continue the game
    ME: *PRESS SQUARE*
    GAME: You are a terrible person for pressing square.
    This happens for 25 straight hours

    The further you get in this game, the more the game makes you feel terrible for playing it. I've never felt so disconnected from a main character in a game in my life. But it's beautiful game, it's 'fun' to explore, and i will play it again. Having said that, I don't need another Last of Us game... like ever again.    … Expand
  10. Truthhurtsyou
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the first game I was very VERY excited to play this game until the leaks were released, ignoring the leaks I still decided to get this game and boy do I regret it, this game did everything possible to anger the fans of the original game to the point of disrespecting the original characters. Gameplay is pretty linear, in fact it feels more like if you're watching a movie not playing a game. The game is a bit buggy at certain areas, the story itself lacks effort, seems the writers weren't so creative on this one, new characters aren't that interesting and you can't attach to them as quickly as the first. I think this game was rushed and sadly they decided to to go with profit instead of quality. I know many people will disagree and claim that the negative toward this game it's the diversity and politics within the game but that's wrong many people are in fact criticizing the game because of its lacking story and the Disrespect towards the original characters. People accepted and loved Ellie when she was announced as an lgbtq+ character and people loved the sequels trailer and her relationship with dina this, this disappointment isnt because of that but it's because of how this story was written. If you are a fan of this game and you still want to play it I suggest you buy it but go in with low expectations, don't expect a story with the same immersion and captivating experience as the first… Expand
  11. OppaiDragonFan
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    Finished the story and truthfully I can’t replay it again, for the simple reason of how bad the story is. Continuous plot holes, terrible decisions, and dumb characters make this game one of the biggest disappointment of the year in my opinion.The gameplay is what makes me not give it a terrible score. Some sections are very intense, while keeping you on your toes. The combat and stealthFinished the story and truthfully I can’t replay it again, for the simple reason of how bad the story is. Continuous plot holes, terrible decisions, and dumb characters make this game one of the biggest disappointment of the year in my opinion.The gameplay is what makes me not give it a terrible score. Some sections are very intense, while keeping you on your toes. The combat and stealth sections are good, but too over bloated in certain parts of the game. At the end of the day I don’t recommend this game, and if you’re gonna buy it, I suggest waiting for a sale instead.… Expand
  12. pan-tostado123
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you plan to play it for the continuation of the first part, better keep your money.
    They just threw away the plot from the first game and did something completely incoherent.
    The politically correct agenda is the least of this game, really the story is quite boring and simplistic.    … Expand
  13. WelshGuardian
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    So the emotional rollercoaster has come to a close & I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. A great example to bridge 2 sides of a coin before making your judgement an ultimatum. Taps into all your emotions and leaves you exhausted with the brutality which is human nature. Your best work yet @druckmann thank you for sharing your story. The gameplay is fluid, intense, dynamic & fun and theSo the emotional rollercoaster has come to a close & I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. A great example to bridge 2 sides of a coin before making your judgement an ultimatum. Taps into all your emotions and leaves you exhausted with the brutality which is human nature. Your best work yet @druckmann thank you for sharing your story. The gameplay is fluid, intense, dynamic & fun and the artistic vision is a masterclass from naughty dog and is by far their best work to date. Take a bow all those who put their heart and soul into developing this chapter. I consider this a game of the year contender.… Expand
  14. pepon
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    It's not worth your money, it's a not a game anymore but a political statement, games are about having fun, If it's not fun, why bother?
  15. fishyu
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    asian racism. asian racism. asian racism. asian racism. asian racism. asian racism.
  16. peteryco
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Excellent graphics, gameplay, story.
    Combat gameplay is brutal yet fun. Recommended for those who are collecting platinum trophy, this game is easy to platinum
  17. Animefan792
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where do I begin? So, the story is bad, like really really bad. The characters we got to know in the previous game somehow had their personalities horrendously butchered and have become virtually unrecognizable to me.

    Joel, a person who's been careful and paranoid as all hell for all these years just goes onto introduce himself to a bunch of strangers??? For all he knew they could have been a bunch of cannibals......

    And don't get me started on the shi*** ending, Ellie not killing Abby after all that she was forced to go through was the biggest kick in the balls any of us have ever experienced. This is exactly what happens when companies cater to the whims of the SJW retards.    … Expand
  18. Imcuenintel
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Actively worsened the story of the first game, if a game does that, should be a 0.
  19. M4s
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very bad storyline very bad ending disrespecting joel and make him an dam is so wrong… Expand
  20. Arcticwolf2425
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game...omg this game and the critic reviews are just plain stupid. I’m sorry but this is not a master piece. If it was then the term has gone down hill. Even my husband who I watched play the entire game said it was a 7 just because of the ending, but for me it’s just a zero. The game destroyed everything that the first set up. Deconstructing characters and forcing you to play the character who killed Joel. It’s horrible story structure. The game play cinematography is amazing but the game play gets boring and is just the same as the first. 7 years for the same game play and a story that makes no sense. Characters making decisions that in the real world in a situation like that makes no sense. Traveling to kill someone then let them get away after 100's of people killed. Not to mention nearly killing you and biting your fingers off. What is this story. Seriously. And why was armor only a thing at the end of the game. The WLF faction easily looks like they could have body armor but for some reason some loser gang would have all this armor but not a highly militarized group at war. Makes no sense to me. Just this game. It’s not a 10 maybe a 5 but shill critics needs to review honestly instead of reviewing to stay in favor and get review copies.
    BTW I'm not homophobic since I am married to another male. Not sure how some peoples brains work, but shills are saying every review is homophobic or trans phobic.    … Expand
  21. Ink0ma
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It has amazing graphics, great soundtrack and breathtaking environments, this games just feels so immersive that I can't even explain. Naughty Dog dealt everything that they promissed. Even if the history might not be what everyone expected, I wouldn't say that the writting deserves a zero. It does has it's problems, but It's at least enjoyable
  22. mustachecake
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    the game is awesome, we get to see different perspectives from this apocalyptic world, such a shame the actual game critis get buried under the review bombing, there's no 'SHW propaganda" or anything, everything just comes out as natural, i really hopr once peoe get to see the full scope, the rating will start to come up
  23. TheDoomSlayer
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game story is BAD really, and has nothing to do with LGBT or something, I am Gay, so there is no "homophobic" **** here. I played it with my boyfriend, and we were disgusted how they treated some characters. And really as a gay, I found the relationship between Ellie and Dina so ridiculous and cringy at times… Expand
  24. AlexKido
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Matar al protagonista y hacer una historia linealmente aburrida que gira entorno a la venganza para que al final dejes escapar a la persona que ibas a matar habiendo matado a mas de 100 supervivientes. Increible.
    El gameplay y los graficos son lo mejor del juego, admito que la jugabilidad y maneras de interactuar con el entorno son buenas, pero por eso mismo, le quitaria todo lo que tenga que ver con The Last Of Us II y seria un buen juego.
    Hasta ahora para mi solo existe Left behind y la primera parte de este, gracias por un juego tan basura    … Expand
  25. KudosOnYT
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I made an account just to say this. The complete **** reviews this game is getting by people who didn't even play the game is disgusting. I loved every moment I spent in this incredibly immersive world that Naughty Dog presented. If you support this game you are seen and an SJW. WHAT? what in this game is SJW? Same sex couples? If you are genuinely offended by that in 2020, then your lifeI made an account just to say this. The complete **** reviews this game is getting by people who didn't even play the game is disgusting. I loved every moment I spent in this incredibly immersive world that Naughty Dog presented. If you support this game you are seen and an SJW. WHAT? what in this game is SJW? Same sex couples? If you are genuinely offended by that in 2020, then your life just be pretty fragile. First game to actually make me cry a bit since Uncharted 4. Didn't disappoint me at all. Kudos to you ND… Expand
  26. Knight12356
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad story, forces you to play un enjoyable characters, also game is hilariously made like a god mod game easy as hell but wouldn't like to finish it, after realising you have to play through 10 hours with abby, it's like wearing wet socks every step you make using her charactermakes you vomit… Expand
  27. Vincentmogy
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dumb ass plot joal dies in the first two hours by this transgender called abby yes he is a transgender and im calling him he **** off to whoever get buthurt by this Ellie wants revange Kills abby friends to reach to abby Abby kills Ellie frends At the end of the line when ellie gets to kill abby she stupid after Ellie sacrificed everything to be with dina to have a life all for revenge
    And at the end she doesn't even kill abby had a changed of hearts dumb plot Any the graphics are nice and all but im giving this a 0 like you guys giving it a 10    … Expand
  28. andrei1302
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am so glad there are honest reviews out there...they saved me 60$.I will not play the game even when the game price drops dramatically.I will not play it even if i get it for free.I'd rather play The Order 1886 again than this piece of long awaited garbage.I am so frustrated that they ruined it...… Expand
  29. Yuriych
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    In the end of game I just want cry its very emotional final ...
    Game is a masterpiece. you will see later
  30. CrownsChild
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Speechless on how terrible this game is from killing Joel and all of a sudden finding forgiveness to let Abby live.

    Without a doubt the game play isn’t bad and the graphics are good but at end of the day people only care about the story which made the games amazing! Deserves all the bashing    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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  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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