The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  1. KovacV
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the graphics and the gameplay are really astonishing, what really got me in this game was the Thematics of the story. Naughty dogs displayed in such a perfect way the human being. It gives us réflexions in our perception of love, and showed us how love can make great things happen , but also make very horrible things happen. It is display so well in this cycle of vengeance , and violence.… Expand
  2. Reviewandy
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I saw the bad reviews before i played the game but after finishing it what a waste of time and money, already wasted my time on the game so, i will not waste it on reviewing it but the story is the reason i gave it 0 not worthiness a human time
  3. Cesarino9510
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Best game of the generation, love it and have no complains, my favorite game no doubt.
  4. danielmendez88
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excelente juego, los gráficos están entre los mejores de esta generación, las mecánicas del juego muy buenas pero aún así faltan ciertas cosas para hacer más intuitivo la interacción del personaje, el ritmo del juego es bastante bueno considerando que es un mundo semi-abierto y te invita a explorar y eso puede quitar el ritmo, las batallas son excelentes y pueden ser mucho mejores dependiendo del nivel en el cuál estés jugando, el punto flaco es la historia, no es que sea mala por ser mala o porque tenga una agenda política que atender pero es si es cierto que hay agujeros argumentales que pueden dejar con dudas, la ia del juego de lo mejor, en terminos generales un juego excelente y muy recomendable, una gran aventura.… Expand
  5. niicodou
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buena jugabilidad, preciosos personajes e increíble historia aunque un poco triste. Un 10.… Expand
  6. Kegen_2
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It's obviously a great game.
  7. EliteEgo
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    The Last Of us 2 is certainly a divisive game but I'd rather call it a experience. Although the game starts off slow it does this to establish a tone however once things start picking up you know your in for one hell of a ride. Naughty Dog really came out swinging on all fronts for this outing from the graphics to the gameplay and especially it's characters. The main cast of characters areThe Last Of us 2 is certainly a divisive game but I'd rather call it a experience. Although the game starts off slow it does this to establish a tone however once things start picking up you know your in for one hell of a ride. Naughty Dog really came out swinging on all fronts for this outing from the graphics to the gameplay and especially it's characters. The main cast of characters are all portrayed beautifully by the actors behind them especially Ellie. Johnson really gives it her all in this performance she makes you care for Ellie and the hardships she endures and ultimately fleshes out the character more than ever before. TLOU2 is a brave and unafraid masterpiece serving as a fantastic love letter to it's fans and a beautiful send off to the PS4 Era.… Expand
  8. NikolayOss
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. English is not my native.
    I love apocalyptic and survival games. TLOU one of my favorites of all time.
    TLOU2 is not a sequel. It's the ruins of a bright memory of beloved personages. Absolutely destructive and negative experience. Pathetic mockery on gamers. A pitiful, shameful attempt of emotional abuse from devs. I realize something funny: Druckmann and Gross can't in a relationship! They as directors can't create meaningful bonds and believable characters. Neil is a bad leader and has to be demoted or fired.
    But let's start with the best. It's the most beautiful PS4 game I've seen. The world looks brilliant. Level designers, sound engineers, artists who build all environments are geniuses! The human-made surrounding world is absolutely stunning and gorgeous. But Neil ruined all their hard work with his damn infantile story.
    Joel's death is the dumbest thing they came up with. It shows us how low and stupid this story will be. Joel and Tommy have 25+ years of survival experience in that damn world! They are too cautious and won't enter a building full of unfamiliar people(after horde destroyed). Joel won't stand in the middle of the room and declare his real name while being surrounded by suspicious armed people!
    Abby's folks stay in a house with no protection! And they didn't kill Tommy(knew they are brothers)and Ellie(promised to kill them)! Are they really soldiers who kill Scars every day? The dumbest plot move I've seen in years. It was made only to shock, cause anger, create a revenge coolstory.
    This plot is trash. It's a bad written 14yo boy's TLOU fanfic with no sense.
    If you want to, do it properly -> Joel&Tommy saves Abby, they ran. Ellie seeks them. While brothers trying to escape infected and fight them, Abby hears their names. Owen hears shooting, came to help her. Ellie finds them, witness tragedy from afar. Abby finds a moment, knocks out Tommy, shoots Joel, beats him hard. Infected horde is coming. Abby's friends save her, drag her on a high point, they watch mortally wounded Joel with bare hands trying to save Tommy. Ellie chooses not to chase killers but to save Joel&Tommy, she kills infected. Tommy unconscious, Joel is bitten, Ellie has to kill Joel. She's furious, seeks revenge, wants to kill Abby. She's angry at Joel and blames herself(vaccine story). IMHO it's a much better way with layers of drama and I didn't even need 7 years to come up with this plot!
    Since that it was unpleasant to play this game at all. Only one good arc The Birthday Gift. They could release it as a standalone DLC.
    After that, we are going to play Ellie with Dina on her side. This is a second great fail we were participating in. Every single companion/minor-char is weak, half-baked, flat. I assume Neil (with Sarkeesian) was so hard trying to fill up his game with sexual minority personages and make them appealing but completely forgot to develop any of them. To my surprise, I'm disappointed with the extremely weak LGBT love plot! I wish to see their love! But devs just throw at us some facts about Dina's life and few scenes of their hangouts. End. Dina appears and disappears almost momentarily, her person isn't developed to reach the goal of sympathy. This is don't feels like a real attachment at all!
    In this game, Ellie acts strange, she doesn't look like herself. She should have grown since the first game. In that world, she must do it really fast and become tougher. But we see 15yo girl with youthful maximalism and serious traumatic brain injury, that forces her to become goofy(sorry I'm exaggerating). I assume Gross was who changed her nature. Again, it looks like 14yo boy's fanfic. Pity.
    Then we go back in time again and forced to play Abby, Joel's killer, the second half of the game. Have you lost your mind? Want to make us feel sorry for her? You fail! And we have more flashbacks in flashbacks. Abby's gameplay is almost the same. After 3 hours I feel like devs took Joel's gameplay, reskin it with she-Hulk, update it to a new mechanics. And devs force us to fight Ellie! I endure all this s**t only because of really cool ambiance. I even don't wanna talk about the needless sex scene.
    Think about it! In the end, Abby becomes... Joel! Disaster!
    I'll speed up. Mel (pregnant surgeon) going to patrol is idiotic! Neil never saw a pregnant woman before? Mel is running and jumping but Dina can't move her fingers. Ruined!
    Environmental storytelling is gone. Every person in this game has to have a piece of paper, a pan and has to write a letter before death.
    A bulletproof vest is only for corpses because Ellie can punch it through with an infinite knife.
    I can carry on&on but there is a limit.
    The worst imaginable ending. Every person from that room was brutally murdered but Ellie saves and lets the murderer go.
    I cried in the end because this game so damn sucks! Devs ruin every character and made them make the wrong decision every time they can and force gamers to regret it.
    -2 fingers out of 10.    … Expand
  9. Katowiice
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    O jogo é lindo, minha mãe sentou do meu lado e ela perguntou: Que filme é esse? O jogo tem graficos realmente incriveis, trilha sonora era boa desde do primeiro então não tenho que reclamar. A história em si é boa porém não é tão boa quanto o primeiro, mas é divertido sim. Jogabilidade é melhor que muito jogos ai. Ou seja, quem ta dando nota baixa ai é tudo caixista que ficou chateado queO jogo é lindo, minha mãe sentou do meu lado e ela perguntou: Que filme é esse? O jogo tem graficos realmente incriveis, trilha sonora era boa desde do primeiro então não tenho que reclamar. A história em si é boa porém não é tão boa quanto o primeiro, mas é divertido sim. Jogabilidade é melhor que muito jogos ai. Ou seja, quem ta dando nota baixa ai é tudo caixista que ficou chateado que não tem jogo para essa caixa velha ai.… Expand
  10. maddoxv
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, ignore many of the homophobic and hateful reviews. Are some valid? Probably, but few actually give constructive criticism that doesn't stem from the game including "identity politics" and everything else.

    What's great about the game:

    The graphics, as expected, are beautiful. I've spent twenty minutes staring at the mountains because of how gorgeous everything looks (and how disgustingly terrifying the zombies look). The characters, both old and new, are amazing. I think the story in itself offers up a level of realism with the relationships going on, even between characters we've just encountered. Ellie feels like the Ellie we meet during the first game, but she's older and stronger (and a little terrifying as well). SPOILER MENTIONED: Of course, we all know (or most know) what happens to the beloved Joel. Even though his horrific death is gutwrenching and awful, it fits the story. I can get being upset about losing a character you love, but his death leads to the rest of the game and the feelings of the characters, even Tommy, who we only see in glimpses and through his actions. SPOILER OVER

    The cinematics (which I do have a tad of a gripe about, mentioned below), are also incredible, and some of them give us the much-needed relief from the horror. This game is definitely more story-driven than the first one, but I don't have a problem with that. The Last of Us has always been a more story-driven game. Representation is important, especially in video games. To some, it's pushing an agenda, but video games reach large populations, meaning they need to more diverse than they were growing up. This game does just that without making it a focal point. Ellie being gay has been established since the DLC of the first game came out, so I do not understand the shock there.

    SPOILER: There is a transgender character later on named Lev, and not Abby, as many tried to enforce due to her body shape and appearance. So, don't fall into that misinformed belief. SPOILER OVER

    What I find to be the best thing about the game is the horror of it all. So many post-apocalyptic games tend to forget the setting and what is at stake. They fall short on the zombie aspect and just struggle to create moments of true tension and horror. The Last of Us II is a great example of wonderful horror. It has tension and builds tension without making the moments too obvious. As the one playing or the one watching, the game creates a level of anxiety many others come nowhere close to achieving. The gore and violence, which I have seen many say is too much, is just right for the game. It does make it more mature, but the violence fits the setting and the plot.


    Onto what I found to be the negatives:

    In regards to the cinematics, I do find that they do happen a little too often. It feels as if every other moment is a cinematic scene, which can bog down the overall gameplay if too frequent. Granted, the cinematic scenes are great, but I feel some moments didn't need to have one.

    SPOILER: One of my gripes and this may just be me, is how quickly the relationship happens between Ellie and Dina. This is probably just me and my struggle to understand the passing of time, but it jumps so quickly from them having this awkward thing going on to them calling each other babe and talking about their lives together. I do think the game could have done better with spacing that out so it does not overwhelm the story. SPOILER OVER


    These are my negatives so far. More may arise, but not enough to warrant such a huge drop in a review.

    Overall, the game is great as a sequel. It also works as a standalone game. I think a lot of the reviews, especially the negative ones I have read, expected one thing and are upset that they got something else. That's how these things work. And certain types of characters being in a game is not pushing an agenda. It's simply saying we exist and deserve to be included in all forms of media, not just the political ones.    … Expand
  11. Battlekidx2
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game managed to take all my expectations and flip them on their head. It's a deeply moving tale about guilt, grief, revenge, and redemption and none of those came in the form that I came in expecting. I saw a lot of people upset after the leaks surfaced and deciding they didn't want to play the game, but I strongly encourage you to play this and see how it plays out yourself in itsThis game managed to take all my expectations and flip them on their head. It's a deeply moving tale about guilt, grief, revenge, and redemption and none of those came in the form that I came in expecting. I saw a lot of people upset after the leaks surfaced and deciding they didn't want to play the game, but I strongly encourage you to play this and see how it plays out yourself in its entirety. The story hit me in a way I wasn't expecting and it is my favorite first play through experience.… Expand
  12. Sycoraxe
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who beat the game I can say the gameplay and graphics are top tier. I would say the first half of the game is good even if you don't like what happens to Joel. But man once you get put in Abby's perspective it just gets so bad. Since it goes to her perspective on a cliffhanger on Ellie's POV all I wanted was to go back to Ellie, but the game makes you keep playing Abby and keep doing it for hours and hours. Sure you understand her character and the fact that shes not a terrible person, but in the end I still didn't care about her. The entire time playing as her, I just wanted it to end and see her friends suffer, quite a bit. The theme of the story was evident and the way the story would unfold was extremely predictable with absolutely no payoff. By 75% through Abby's POV i was so desensitized from all the violence and all the shock value Naughty dog put into the game and I could not find how the story could possibly salvage itself in the end, and it didn't.

    The ending makes sense at face value but if you think about all the actions it really doesn't add up. Ellie basically decides to spare Abby's life after all the murder she's done because "Joel would want Ellie to be able to forgive." Nevermind the fact that you literally killed hundreds of humans that could easily have a similar backstory, you can't kill Abby who you much more reason to kill because.... I have no clue why. I guess you gotta end the cycle of violence that's extremely evident in the story. Still in a zombie apocalyptic world where violence is necessary and everyone does it without a drop of a hat though. But I guess in the end Ellie learned her lesson and will never kill again, because killing is bad! Can't wait to see The Last of Us Part III where everything is flowers and roses since Ellie stops killing from this point onwards since she learned her lesson right? No more killing for the rest of her life because that would start the whole cycle again. If you think about both POV you could say both characters learn or should learn a lesson, and both contradict each other. On Abby's side it would really just be don't spare anyone and tie your loose ends. Hell, if Abby just killed Ellie and Tommy along with Joel none of her friends would have died. And on Ellie's side it would be to know when to give it up and be thankful with what you have, that way she'd at least have Dina and the kid with her. So I guess the real lesson is, when you do commit violence make sure to kill all the witnesses, and if you are the victim then its best to just forgive the villain and make do with the rest of your life.

    Honestly this game just felt like a huge middle finger from the devs to the fans. The only people I can see enjoy this game are those that get off of pain and torture and losing everything dear to you. So yeah get this game if you like that, otherwise save your money.    … Expand
  13. BaoRozzo
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, period.
    It’s stunning under every aspect you can watch it.
  14. vilaptev
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece! One of the best games on PS4!

    10/10 - Graphics
    10/10 - Sound
    10/10 - Characters
    10/10 - Gameplay
    10/10 - Story
  15. makok69
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Pretty sure all the negative reviews are from people who either haven’t even played the game or even finished it....Its beautiful, has made me smile more times than i can count, and yes a bit depressing but so is real life when your old enough....there is literally nothing wrong with this game
  16. Chorocaixistakk
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra de arte, digno de um game de PS, gráficos lindos, som, narrativa, etc, vc se envolve e se diverte muito conforme avança, um dos melhores games dessa geração !!!
  17. Cativo
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Gameplay muito boa ,boas mecânicas,história envolvente,boa ambientação,excelentes gráficos,realismo na dose necessária
  18. rafaelbraz
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is awesome! Very inclusive all the way! Im in love with the game. The option for blind people is incridible! A good story!
  19. Maero
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great to see the xbox gamers active and rating PS4 games! It is a sign of fear from them for rating this game so low. Xbox has some great games and i dont go rate them a low score. The Last Of Us 2 is one of the best if not the best games of this generation.
  20. Neurit
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It`s revolution Johny! this game taught me about revenge and that any violence leads to more violence and LGBT propaganda didn't stop me from doing it :)
  21. dancchikjane
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The last of the party 2 is a wonderful game, although it could not jump over its predecessor (although the fans expected this), but I think this is a wonderful story that tells about the cruelty of people in difficult situations, reveals the whole gray moral of our heroes. I played this game, climbed every house, read every note. And it’s very cool that every house has its own story andThe last of the party 2 is a wonderful game, although it could not jump over its predecessor (although the fans expected this), but I think this is a wonderful story that tells about the cruelty of people in difficult situations, reveals the whole gray moral of our heroes. I played this game, climbed every house, read every note. And it’s very cool that every house has its own story and can be read. I noticed a big effort by the developers over every detail in the game, and because of this my rating is -10… Expand
  22. MissAdaline
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Y’all really out here so salty that a trans woman is being represented that you’re going to give this game 0 stars? Get a life lmao.
  23. mmadkeramatniya
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    The game may not be as great as the first version, but it's unique in its kind. You feel hatred in the game and you want revenge. In the game, each character gives himself the right to do whatever he wants from his own point of view
    In the end, it should be noted that this game did not need to pay so much attention to Ellie homosexuality
  24. Borglin
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    love this game
    it contains just about everything that i love
    if you have not played this series so speed up and do it now
  25. Jos3ph
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game, the only thing I don't like ia the death of joel. I knew that joel will die but hes deaht was too early.… Expand
  26. Criticalconsume
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is beautifully, whether your straight or lgbt this game is for you, it draws you into this grimey dark world, for a long time follower of this game it pulls at heart strings I have never felt while playing .
  27. Negri_pidorasi
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Обсолютно не то что мы ожидали, обсолютно никаких улучшения в плане стелса , множество персонажей добавлено только ради того чтобы угодить современной повестке, не рекомендую покупать игру
  28. Italo_Otonashi
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is game is perfect in any way! The story gets you feeling, the way you feel with everything happening so fast is incredible, it really is a master piece, no doubt!
  29. Wandersuco
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Juegazo, los tintes políticos lo meten ya en todos sitios, o los aceptas o los ignoras, es lo que nos ha tocado vivir.
  30. TerWebz
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    Hey gamers luigi here to do his first review on the review-bombed and controversial tlou2 game, it's ok.
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  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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