The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. Devlin190
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    Ok, the game.
    First off, comparing this to the first one, isn’t fair, the first one was a master piece. The story and gameplay elements make it a must play. But this, graphically, and game play wise is breath taking. But story wise, it’s strange. I’m not gonna say anything because of spoilers. But I reckon give it a shot
  2. pugmug
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game was honestly fun for me, the gameplay was great the new enemies and features they brought were challenging and fun including the fight against Ellie which was odd but in a good way. i liked when we switched to Abby, made me see her human side, her reasons and her family. truly great game the ending had me in tears a little, it was truly sad seeing ellie ending up alone. good sad story is all I have to say… Expand
  3. Epsillo
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Great, but not a masterpiece. Sadly :( We all loved the original. The wonderful storytelling centred around Joel and Ellie, the fun gameplay and the great pacing. The temptation and risk was always to make a sequel that’s bigger at the cost of not being better and sadly that’s what Naughty Dog have fallen into the trap of doing. The story is fine (outside the controversy that I’ll talkGreat, but not a masterpiece. Sadly :( We all loved the original. The wonderful storytelling centred around Joel and Ellie, the fun gameplay and the great pacing. The temptation and risk was always to make a sequel that’s bigger at the cost of not being better and sadly that’s what Naughty Dog have fallen into the trap of doing. The story is fine (outside the controversy that I’ll talk about later) - way better than anything out there and I understand why they took the direction they did, but it simply doesn’t have the magic and the originality of the first game. The gameplay is a better version of the first one, but this is both a blessing and a curse. Moment to moment it’s fun, but given the fact that Naughty Dog only seem to be able to make one type of game, i.e. linear, melee, guns and simple environmental puzzle solving, you’ve already played it in the first game, Unchartered 4 and Lost Legacy. Problems still exist - close combat fighting is a pain, human boss battles haven’t progressed beyond L1 to dodge and then square to hit and you just keep doing this. Pacing however is where my biggest gripe is. In the quest to make it bigger, Naughty Dog have added so much padding to the game. At times I was happy to have a little break from the action but at times I simple didn’t want to go through yet another non combat flash back. And (always a bad sign) often wanted this game to come to an end. There’s been a huge amount of fan based negative press against this game, which in the end affected my enjoyment of the game. This annoyed me, but at the same time it was a real wake up call to how the industry works. Simply put everything you hear from trusted sites such as IGN - take with a pinch of salt. Ultimately these sites are reliant on the big gaming companies giving them early access and exclusives and you can image that if they are not nice about a game, well they won’t get the next ... Ever wondered why everyone working for one of these sites have the same opinion? I can only assume that they are told what their employers have aligned on ... Sony and Naughty Dog’s biggest crime however was to lie about what this game is about. It went too far and they mis-sold a game. You just cannot do that. All that aside, the reality is that it is a great game, but it’s just not up there with the true greats. It seemed that the game got stuck in a time freeze (2013 in fact) and the developers got so excited about fancy graphics and their crazy and original idea of a story (which it isn’t) that they didn’t notice the world had moved on. They didn’t notice or try and keep up with masterpieces like BOTW, Red Dead 2, GTA 5, Horizon Zero Dawn and Witcher 3 and instead delivered a game that would have been really cool had it been 2014. Being a huge fan of the first game I always hoped that it would be left to be something truly special. Sadly I always knew that there was too much money at stake and that we’d see a sequel that would be bigger, but sadly not better. And sadly, that’s exactly what Sony and Naughty Dog have delivered. Logically it makes sense to have a sequel and it’s a great game, but Last of Us has never been about logic, it’s about emotions and there’s too much love for the first game for anything to go wrong for a sequel and sadly some things have gone wrong in this sequel.… Expand
  4. Skullpunk
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog ..

    The divine game maker has once again put together a masterpiece. This game has set a new milestone towards the next generation! A breathtaking, emotional, cruel but also loving story awaits you. The game mechanics are just refreshing and innovative. The graphics have brought out the absolute maximum of the PS4 Pro, the display and depth of detail is simply    Naughty Dog ..

    The divine game maker has once again put together a masterpiece.

    This game has set a new milestone towards the next generation!

    A breathtaking, emotional, cruel but also loving story awaits you.

    The game mechanics are just refreshing and innovative.

    The graphics have brought out the absolute maximum of the PS4 Pro, the display and depth of detail is simply incredible. Depending on the scenario, not far from photo realism.

    I really hope that there will be a high-end version for the PS5 again.

    Thanks to Naughty Dog that a finished version has finally come onto the market, some publishers should cut off a slice of it.

    To all haters..reading through the story before buying a game and / or rating it with an asterisk because of an anti-homophobic attitude does not testify to the intelligence needed to understand this game enough. Maybe you'd rather stay with Tetris?    … Expand
  5. Petrif
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Se merece mucho mas de lo que lo estan puntuando, esta mejor la historia del 1? Totalmente, el 2 no deja de ser una obra de arte con todos sus errores incluidos, la historia es jugada, quizas podria mejorarse la narrativa para que se sienta mejor. todo amante de los videojuegos deberia probarlo, tiene una de las jugabilidades mas inmersivas que probe, y unos graficos que son una caricia aSe merece mucho mas de lo que lo estan puntuando, esta mejor la historia del 1? Totalmente, el 2 no deja de ser una obra de arte con todos sus errores incluidos, la historia es jugada, quizas podria mejorarse la narrativa para que se sienta mejor. todo amante de los videojuegos deberia probarlo, tiene una de las jugabilidades mas inmersivas que probe, y unos graficos que son una caricia a la vista, las veces que me puso la piel de gallina o que me angustio o que me hizo sentir diferentes emociones, son incontables. Me encontre con solo 2 o 3 bugs en todo el juego, bugs menores, llego muy pulido desde el dia de su salida. Tengo mil cosas para decir de este juego, pero lo voy a hacer muy extenso. el que no lo haya jugado, pruebelo y despues opine porque es una experiencia que no se puede vivir a traves de un video en youtube.… Expand
  6. Beardman-Bear
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Game of decade!!! Don't listen to those people who put 0 ratings because of LGBTQ or poor story. They did not finish the game or just not feel the story. All decision that Ellie made contains emotional part that some people cannot understand and it is not a game problem, it is gamer problem.
  7. NQ95
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Honestly a great game. Don’t listen to the people who are just bashing it to simply bash it. As a gamer, you should be able to put aside politics and “political agendas” and formulate your own opinion on a game. The gameplay is awesome, the graphics are phenomenal. Character development and story are lacking compared to the first game, but don’t nearly deserve as much hate as they’ve beenHonestly a great game. Don’t listen to the people who are just bashing it to simply bash it. As a gamer, you should be able to put aside politics and “political agendas” and formulate your own opinion on a game. The gameplay is awesome, the graphics are phenomenal. Character development and story are lacking compared to the first game, but don’t nearly deserve as much hate as they’ve been getting. The game is about REVENGE and VIOLENCE. It is not supposed to be happy. We’re not always supposed to get the ending we want.… Expand
  8. Apson
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. Gameplay 10/10. Atmosphere 10/10. The study of the world 10/10. The plot is 12/10. The problem of this game: 1 Abby pumped hands; 2 There was 1 part (People expected a TYPICAL 2 part, but the developers pleasantly surprised with their courage. Well done.) My advice to people is to definitely go through this game. And for those who hate this game for the plot: are you stupid? everything that happens in this game is logical and understandable if you think about 1 part. Super… Expand
  9. Olha
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    It was a truly great experience. I can’t believe that I liked this part much more than a previous. Guys, thank you for amazing job you did. I’m delighted with plot, characters and atmosphere.
    9/10 cause sometimes the gameplay was a little boring to me :) But it’s ok
  10. Berkant08s
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abby ile zorla 10 saat oynatması ve ben bu saat içinde elliede aldığım zevkin anca yarısını alabilimiş olmam ve finalinde JOELi öldüren kişiyi bırakmamız yüzünden 8 veriyorum ama ilk 12 saat mükemmeldi ortamlar grafikler tam bir last of ustı birde son 2 saat ama aradaki 10 saat olmamış… Expand
  11. Yorr
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Tolerance in post-apocalypse
    how to destroy a franchise
    story & storytelling = 0/10
    gameplay = 8/10
    graphics =9/10
    but the last of us franchise is all about the story ... now It’s a SJW game
  12. mainzmom
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The game is a sequel to my favorite game of all time in regards of story telling and this one was almost as good with incredible story telling and a very good storypacing which makes you understand both of the main characters and takes you on a journey. The graphics are the best I have ever seen, the game looks incredible. Gameplay is so much fun, I recommmendThis game is a masterpiece. The game is a sequel to my favorite game of all time in regards of story telling and this one was almost as good with incredible story telling and a very good storypacing which makes you understand both of the main characters and takes you on a journey. The graphics are the best I have ever seen, the game looks incredible. Gameplay is so much fun, I recommmend playing on the survival diffuculty because the stealth in this game and the way it tackles enemy encounters is an immense amount of fun. It expresses so much for the runtime and is one of my favorite games of all time. Its sad that it got reviewbombed by a bunch of babys who havent even played the game and are just angry about the leaks. I had a blast playing tlou2.… Expand
  13. Alemolag
    Nov 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the experience of the game the graphics and the mechanics are amazing but unfortunately is was not possible to enioy the game for the terrible history that they offer. I do no care if some characters died but they simply are no justify. Beside the parts that i take control of Abby were a complete nightmare.… Expand
  14. RochaMasters
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    O jogo tem muitos problemas, cenários desaparecem, final fraco, história horrível, o jogo destruiu o que The Last of Us construiu no primeiro jogo. Eu não recomendaria esse jogo nem para o meu pior inimigo.
  15. Aceman
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Sound 9/10
    Story 0/10
    Graphics 8/10 Characters 0/10 Gameplay 4/10 If you loved TLOU, don't play this sequel, save those 60 euros for cyberpunk 2077 or Ghost of Tsushima It is style until the last jedi, the story, the narrative, the plot, the script the characters do not make sense, the development of the characters is little or nothing, When the situation gets spicy, we have    Sound 9/10
    Story 0/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Characters 0/10
    Gameplay 4/10

    If you loved TLOU, don't play this sequel, save those 60 euros for cyberpunk 2077 or Ghost of Tsushima
    It is style until the last jedi, the story, the narrative, the plot, the script the characters do not make sense, the development of the characters is little or nothing,
    When the situation gets spicy, we have flashbacks that break the rhythm of the game.
    The game becomes boring, very repetitive more or less from the middle to the end especially the parts you play as abby, and a mechanic that I hate in video games; quick time events.
    And the only credible review from the video game press is IGN Japan when it says there are boring new characters.

    Naughty Dog tries to "subvert expectations" by creating a clash of forced ideology and politics.
    The last 12 hours are terribly boring, you just want to get to the end fast and kill the final boss, and refund the game in the store.
    The game fails from the start, Joel would never have trusted a stranger.

    Both Joel and his brother knew the Fireflies will be looking for him, or at least they should expect that after purging the whole building of Fireflies. But instead they get surrounded by armed strangers and they just gave out their real names like dummies. Like hi, my brother here, his name is JOEL.

    This game deserves a 3/10 maximum.

    The video game press and ND emphasize that the game is about revenge, but in the end that long-awaited revenge does not come, after killing everyone, you do not kill the "Villain", because in the last second you realized that "circle of revenge is bad" WTF?!!, an unsatisfactory anticlimactic ending,
    the ending is a **** cliche!!!!!

    The trailer of 09/24/19 is false, it makes us believe that the one who covers our mouth is Joel but no, surprise is jesse !! This should be able to be reported for misleading advertising.

    My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
    Naughty Dog has made an effort so that the game is not fun it has succeeded.

    On a technical level it was more or less what was expected BUT the history is pure garbage. 0/10    … Expand
  16. HeyMrJack
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was hesitant on buying this because of what I heard from leaks, though I did my best to avoid them. So at the last minute I decided I’d get it and make my own decision. And wow, I honestly wish I could get my money back. Not only is the story awful, but I could care less about the characters. I literally had no feelings towards any of them besides our already established ones. This felt like an interactive movie. You can watch all the cutscenes online and you’ll basically miss nothing. It felt like the actual ‘gameplay’ was walking from point A to B and some combat sprinkled in. I grew so tired of the stealth, the AI is easily manipulated, I was sick of seeing the same neck stab/break animation depending on who you’re playing, I started to go into the combat guns blazing. When I did that I was able to clear out the area so quickly. On top of that, you'll get an audio prompt that everyone is dead in the area like “I think that’s all of them.” Meaning, nothing is going to surprise you now and you’re free to collect your resources and now you’re off for the next 30-60 minutes of walking or cutscenes. Difficulty should not have to be inflated to make the actual gameplay/combat just feel longer. And it’s not like the combat is much different than it was 7 years ago, it’s actually easier especially since Ellie has her endless knife and Clickers are totally pathetic now. This game in essence is a QTE Movie/Walking Sim. Just watch the cutscenes online and you’ll pretty much miss out on nothing. There’s nothing here in this game that hasn’t been seen before or done better.… Expand
  17. Minescence
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    After watching this game, thoroughly the gameplay looks great, and all.. Graphicss are amazing for a game made in 2020.. Everything about that is cool..

    The reason for the bad review is due to the fact that the story makes no sense at all, especially considering that the story is supposed to be the 'meat' of the game.. But that's all proven wrong with Neil Druckmann's terrible skills at    After watching this game, thoroughly the gameplay looks great, and all.. Graphicss are amazing for a game made in 2020.. Everything about that is cool..

    The reason for the bad review is due to the fact that the story makes no sense at all, especially considering that the story is supposed to be the 'meat' of the game.. But that's all proven wrong with Neil Druckmann's terrible skills at trying to write a story that would've made any sense.    … Expand
  18. braveandstunni
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    That was painful to sit through, i was really hoping the leaks were not true.
    Like Jesus christ, what were they thinking. Also a big boo for paid reviews.
  19. FFN
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    I was so excited for this game, but all I've got was an awful story. Only good thing are the graphics and the gameplay even though it's pretty dated. This game is truly a spit in all fans faces.
  20. Vincetorix
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    They took everything from part 1 and destroyed it. Great job, ND. Please don't make a part 3. This sequel does not exist for me.
  21. facuts11
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Trama terrible, jugabilidad repetitiva y personajes desagradables,Falta absoluta de respeto hacia el 1er juego. La historia y los personajes están tan horriblemente escritos, en fin pésimo juego
  22. Nekromanton
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ending is horrible. If you are a fan of the last of us 1 then you propably gonna hate the story. If you know nothing about the first game, then you might give it try. But still it is not great.… Expand
  23. ToubabooKoomi
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    They try to lure you in with the pretty graphics and the world you know and love, only this time instead of coherent world building and thoughtful interplay between characters you know and love you're essentially being lectured to by feminists. This is supposed to be your entertainment and escape. "Look what they did to my boy"
  24. zhangdapao12139
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I'd give:
    9 for graphic
    8 for gameplay
    8 for music
    -99 for story
    overall 0
  25. CyclePlus
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Game is visually spectacular but that's where it ends unfortunately. The story is bad, the writing is atrocious (bigot sandwiches anyone?), the characters are lame and the game is a massive boring chore to playthrough. This game is so bad it makes ME: Andromeda look like a masterpiece.
  26. RichyRich89
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Ignore the idiotic review bombing. An incredible game that is well worth your time playing - games are not made to please people at times, and the story would have upset some. Get over it!
  27. elmarko
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved it, beautiful and powerful. A true masterpiece. Gameplay was varied and mechanics clever and intuitive. Story was spectacular and thought provoking. Characters rich, diverse and complex. Left us wanting more. Does an excellent job of breaking away from conventions that many gamers can't let go of. It's refreshing and exactly what gaming needed. I would recommend this gameAbsolutely loved it, beautiful and powerful. A true masterpiece. Gameplay was varied and mechanics clever and intuitive. Story was spectacular and thought provoking. Characters rich, diverse and complex. Left us wanting more. Does an excellent job of breaking away from conventions that many gamers can't let go of. It's refreshing and exactly what gaming needed. I would recommend this game to anyone, play it and see for yourself.… Expand
  28. RAY997
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Its a piece of sh*t wrapped in gold, the graphics and gameplay are really good but the story really ruin everything good about this game.
    The failed the characters and everything the first game build, just like s8 of GOT its really impressive but it actually has no soul or loyalty to the fans or characters, and no respect to the first game.
  29. Cuba
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    There is not much difference compared to the first game, but even so it seems quite good, the story of the game you have some ups and downs and met with some reviews on how the plot was handled, some times the walks become eternal and I personally think that ND could replace them with more action there, by the way you will find some other things that will leave you with the jaw open andThere is not much difference compared to the first game, but even so it seems quite good, the story of the game you have some ups and downs and met with some reviews on how the plot was handled, some times the walks become eternal and I personally think that ND could replace them with more action there, by the way you will find some other things that will leave you with the jaw open and amazed, in conclusion the game is very good and really transports you to the reality of what a post apocalyptic world would be like in which you have to fight for your survival, even breaking your own rules and bringing out the worst in you as a human.

    plot: 8/10
    gameplay: 9/10
    graphics: 9/10    … Expand
  30. comka
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Keep going on putting politics into video games, you're doing well. This game does not deserve any attention.
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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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