The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. TLOU2_was_bad
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thank god i didn't buy the game. (story only review.)
    Contains spoilers, but **** that, look at them so you don't make the mistake of buying it.
    Joel dies to some retarded chick that we had seen for 4 minutes in the whole game.
    "Hole in one mother****ers" Said Naughty Dog.
    Tommy dies in a blink of an eye. Don't miss that. Even though the story did not require for that to happen.
    We don't get to choose to kill that stupid ****ing retarded hoe that killed our favourite characters, the incel ass game that forces us to play as WOMEN ONLY, AND WOMEN IN THE GAME, are IN ALL ASPECTS better than men. There will be a moment in the game where Mel and Abby, who are both women, have better shooting scores than Owen. Because women are surely better at that. And I am not trying to be sexist, the developers are being overly tolerant, ugly ass women all of them could have been 100x more appealing, but no. The sjw is so visible, not even hidden. The graphics and gameplay are a ****ing 9-10 but we expected an amazing story from naughty dog, we know they can do that, and it was at the very BEST lack-****ing-luster. I'm done here, trash me all the **** you want, I do not care, I came here to express my opinion, Also good **** critics, paid review bull****ters. Always look at user reviews guys, the critics don't know **** they are casual ****ing crabs.    … Expand
  2. Halo4256
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Oyunu 14 saatte bitirdim ve mükemel bir tecrübeydi sadece hikayenin sonu istediğimiz gibi olmadı o da nazar bocuğumuz olsun.
  3. DiscoDracula
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    Terrible company with horrible practices. Game took a dive for the worse - the lead developer basically self inserted himself having sex with another mocap lead character watch this review get removed because it's a "reviewbomb".
  4. Lk
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Everyone who put a 0 are stupid as **** Shame on you. The game is really good.
  5. zhibimoy
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This game make me angry, The plot is very poor and unreasonable.
    Naugthy Dog give the Father's Day gift is KILL the joel. Rubbish GAME!!!!
  6. Pudzin
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    TLOU II is a great game if it comes to it's level of detail, yet it doesn't mean that it's perfect in every possible way. Sadly the game is a huge wasted potential if it comes to the story elements and the characters. We cant just bomb the game with negatives just because we read that one reddit comment. I can understand the emotions but we are humans, and humans will always be emotional.TLOU II is a great game if it comes to it's level of detail, yet it doesn't mean that it's perfect in every possible way. Sadly the game is a huge wasted potential if it comes to the story elements and the characters. We cant just bomb the game with negatives just because we read that one reddit comment. I can understand the emotions but we are humans, and humans will always be emotional.

    Lets get to the point:

    - Graphics 10/10 very immersive. For 7 years of work, great job.

    - Gameplay - 4/10 : its more repetetive than the first game for sure

    - Scenography - 8/10 very good detail and in gentle symbolism.

    - Bugs and glitches 3/10: rare but they do appear

    - Story telling- 5/10: All the scenes and dialoges got me some mixed feelings at the first time of viewing. The way TLOU II makes us feel while playing and viewing experience, is just somewhat cruel, but natural, and that's what makes it good, however the entire plot of the game felt empty after completion of the game story. I honestly felt pointless doing all of "this" at the second half of the game. It just asks for another sequel. The entire plot and story is just a wasted potential in my opinion. I think that taking a different approach to the game would make it better.

    - Animations: 10/10: they did a great motion capture on this i must tell

    - Humans/ interactions /emotions: 8/10: natural,/very rarly un-natural (soft-core porn isn't good enough for game industry)

    - Soundtrack: 10/10 true masterpiece

    That's it, thank you for reading my honest opinion.    … Expand
  7. Zienix
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Haters gonna hate. I saw streamer playthrough of lou2 even on Facebook stream that game look good in graphic and gameplay. When I play it it's totally good game and it has decent story.You all talking about that story right? F it . But I feel in people who love Joel are hate ending that I can forgive. But I talking about other who negatively rate it.That negative people they are notHaters gonna hate. I saw streamer playthrough of lou2 even on Facebook stream that game look good in graphic and gameplay. When I play it it's totally good game and it has decent story.You all talking about that story right? F it . But I feel in people who love Joel are hate ending that I can forgive. But I talking about other who negatively rate it.That negative people they are not satisfied their own story( I mean their life story). Most of them are not even play it. But they acting like they played it completely. I think they are Xbox peasents and the one who title themselves master race. Be positive guys. We all gamers. We should rate games equally. I rated halo and Gear of wars for 8 . Coz they're good gameplay and fun to play them. Be positive gentlemen. Peace… Expand
  8. Gameb00
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in every sense of the word. Broken and drained after playing it.
  9. Sneqniizver
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Не слушайте хейтеров игры . The Last of Us 2 - очередной хит от Naughty Dog . Геймплей не стал другим по отношению к первой части , но он стал лучше . Все кор-механики прокачались - стрельба и стелс стали лучше , боевая система разнообразилась системой уворотов , а локации стали шире и выше . Насчет сюжета ничего не пишу , так как игра еще не пройденаНе слушайте хейтеров игры . The Last of Us 2 - очередной хит от Naughty Dog . Геймплей не стал другим по отношению к первой части , но он стал лучше . Все кор-механики прокачались - стрельба и стелс стали лучше , боевая система разнообразилась системой уворотов , а локации стали шире и выше . Насчет сюжета ничего не пишу , так как игра еще не пройдена
  10. Vinxter
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Just to say that this game represents character development in the right way.
  11. Hellyeahv_
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Just finished my first play through, and all I can say is WOW, this game is massive. The scenery, movement, combat style,& the storyline are executed beautifully. This game had me feeling extremely conflicted, I was able to put myself in the characters shoes and wonder what I would do. Definitely worth playing with an open mind and definitely recommend taking your time to explore the wholeJust finished my first play through, and all I can say is WOW, this game is massive. The scenery, movement, combat style,& the storyline are executed beautifully. This game had me feeling extremely conflicted, I was able to put myself in the characters shoes and wonder what I would do. Definitely worth playing with an open mind and definitely recommend taking your time to explore the whole world that has been brought to life by the creative team!… Expand
  12. Recordable333
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is really good but the storyline kinda ruined it for me, They even killed-off one of the most iconic character and the worst part is that we have to play the character who killed him.… Expand
  13. Kreuz-Wahrwelt
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So..... Where can i **** start.

    First of All i know i was no one, and My Opinion or in this case this Review gonna get lost anyway in the Ocean of Angry People so i want to make this **** Quick.

    Wtf Sony? Wtf ND? Do you honestly **** thing not just your Head from a **** Bussiness Perspective is Okay? to do this? alright for some kinda reason i got an early access to the Game in my PS4 (idk if this was a Some kinda Joke? I'm not a Reviewer, why the **** i got a Review Copy?) well because the Controversy behind it i just think, why the Hell i'm gonna Waste my Time with This SJW Bull****.

    So Joel's Dead, yeah he Dead, Dead dead, not i saying it was a good thing, it could be Foreseen, especially when you already leak yourself that Ellie gonna be the Character that you Control in this Game so i get it she need a Reason yeah.
    But why? not why he dead, but the Way he dead, so you telling, there's this Person who has been lived 25 Years in a Post-Apocalyptic Setting, died because some Angry Mob Beat Him, and he whose been on a Dangerous Situation in his Entire Journey that Clearly had some Trust Issues, give his **** name to a **** Stranger, i get it if it just "Oh my Name's Joel or Joe" No the Man literally gives his **** Name, Real Name, Bruh.

    And then the Game Start, you playing as Ellie, don't get me Wrong the Graphic sure looks Nice, the Sound Design well its not Bad, the Gameplay? I Mean it just Assassins Creed a **** Recycle what can i call bad from that? Well there's, why the **** you make it more Simpler? why? You know the Gameplay from the first Game is Enough, it's not Hard Enough for A Beginner but not Easy Enough for a Veteran if you get what i meant, it had some Puzzle there and there that could help spice up the Gameplay a Little bit, and now Knowing about that **** and getting the first impression that the Gameplay is the Same, obviously people will expected the Same atleast to a Degree Challenges, now Robbing the Challenges out from the Game doesn't sound good at all right? then why the **** you do it? Christ man.

    And now the Story..... you know what **** the Story, you gave us the Opportunity as the Bad Guys so in a way we Could Attached to them right? but making the Ending so the Bad Guy wasn't even get what the **** they deserved does that even Sounds Right? What? So you telling me You give us the Player as Ellie a Motivation to Avenge Joel, and yet You Discard it altogether in the End? then why the **** Joel's Dead then? Did you just oh **** man for ****sake **** the Story, it feels empty because it was, for **** sake this game was just an Excuse for a SJW'S Collection doesn't it huh ND?

    You know what i don't care if i get an Early Access somehow i never ever want to **** Play this Game.

    Then why with the 3/10 Score then? Yeah it for it's Graphic and Sound Design and BGM Maybe.
    If those Two Aspect as Bad as the Story as the Gameplay you know what 0/10 is what this Game Deserves.

    My Lil Bro waited 7 Years for this Game, he gonna be Devastated when he Play this Trust me, i pity him Honestly.    … Expand
  14. DavidDiFranco
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Ignore the naysayers. Most of them probably never even finished the game. They’re just a bunch of mindless lemmings.
  15. KyleKikAss
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very disappointed with the story as you play as the **** shehulk who killed joel other than that game play was good… Expand
  16. Steedman303
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A beautifully tragic and heartbreaking story that is accompanied by gorgeous visuals and fantastic gameplay. A perfect sequel to close out Ellie's journey.
  17. Moonshake_
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    There is no way any sane person can give this a bloody ten out of ten. This is literally the worst piece of writing I've ever came across. Normally I wouldn't waste my energy typing about something I truly came to HATE, but this game seriously needs to be discarded and forgotten FOREVER
  18. Nirvanamadliz
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing game as always from naughty dog. Story is brilliant and some real shock moments and yes I carried real tears at some of it. The attention to detail is amazing and graphics are out of this world and not to forget that it was done for 7 year old PS4. Game of the year for sure. Well done all at naughty dog for another masterpiece
  19. AddeBaddePuff
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    (No spoiler review)
    Amazing graphics, improved flued gameplay, A story with amazing character growth and loss.
    The most controversial thing about this game is the story. It's both about what happened and how they executed it. I really enjoyed the story, it wasn't what I was expecting and wanting but it was something different. I think this is a game worth playing even if you don't like    (No spoiler review)
    Amazing graphics, improved flued gameplay, A story with amazing character growth and loss.

    The most controversial thing about this game is the story. It's both about what happened and how they executed it. I really enjoyed the story, it wasn't what I was expecting and wanting but it was something different. I think this is a game worth playing even if you don't like where the narrative is going. Everybody who enjoyed the first game should play through the whole game open-minded and then make up their opinion on the game. Some will like the story and some won't but you can't have an opinion before playing through the game.    … Expand
  20. TiredTiger
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    i give it a 10 so that mean i must have played it. Despite the fact that i don't even have a PS4 but WHO CARE. 10= played, 0= trolls.
  21. Ryan_Warke
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    The gameplay is a 10/10 but the story was abit dead 6/10 overall rating of 8/10
  22. Kvalur
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    [Finished the game on hard difficulty]

    I'm not sure how many times I've played through The Last of Us (Part I). Too many times, probably. One of the key things that keeps making it worth revisiting is the characters and the way they interact with one another. Joel and Ellie are written in a way that feels so true and natural, and that goes for the rest of the characters too. This    [Finished the game on hard difficulty]

    I'm not sure how many times I've played through The Last of Us (Part I). Too many times, probably. One of the key things that keeps making it worth revisiting is the characters and the way they interact with one another. Joel and Ellie are written in a way that feels so true and natural, and that goes for the rest of the characters too.
    This quality carries over perfectly into Part II. This game presents a story that's much darker than what was served up in the first game. Even though Part I was certainly dark, the core theme of the game's story was that of finding hope in a world that feels lost. The themes of Part II are much heavier, dealing with the cyclical nature of violence, the futility of revenge, and losing yourself to hatred. But much like the first game, it's all carried by the excellent character work.
    As the game takes Ellie down an increasingly darker path, she's still given little personal moments with her loved ones that serve to flesh out the humanity in the characters. These interactions feel just as natural and charming they did in Part I. The story plays out in a pretty surprising way, which I won't spoil, where it forces you to consider the humanity of the people that you're killing. It's less so a revenge story as much as it is a story about turning into the very monster you've sought to destroy.
    There are two caveats to the story telling that stuck out to me though. One is that it gets a bit overindulgent with time jumps and flashbacks, which kind of trips up the pacing and the flow of continuity a little bit. The other is that it does drag a bit at times. There are a few parts where I was wondering how relevant what I was seeing is to the overall story. But even through those parts I wasn't too bothered, because the characters are still interesting to follow and I was busy enjoying the gameplay. Which brings me to...

    The gameplay is just as solid as it was in the previous game, with some extra polishes and tweaks added on top. Encounters with infected people remain nerve-racking, the scarcity of supplies keeps the tension high, fights against human enemies feel even more brutal than in the first game and most importantly, you get to play fetch with a dog.
    Exploring the remains of human civilization, catching glimpses of the lives of people who came before is still a great and, at times, harrowing experience.
    If you played Part I and enjoyed the gameplay, then Part II totally delivers.

    The graphics are top notch. Just stellar. I don't know what else to say on the subject. Try turning the camera around to Ellie's face from time to time just to see how much care was put into her contextual facial expressions. She'll smirk or frown or display whatever relevant emotion she may be feeling during incidental conversations during gameplay. You could play the whole game just staring at her back and never see this. There are so many little details like this in the animations, scenery and environmental storytelling that take this game to the next level. The devs didn't need to do any of that. But they did. Because they love you and this game is how they show it.

    The Last of Us Part II feels like a worthy, but challenging, successor to a classic. This could've been an easy retread that doesn't take any chances. It could've just put Ellie and Joel on another journey across the country, filled with hero moments and easy to process "kill the bad people" scenarios. But instead it goes for a more nuanced and difficult to digest story that makes you think about the characters and their morality.

    Oh, also the game has like gay people and women in it or something (wow, just like real life!) If you find that difficult to deal with then I guess you're not ready for this game yet. Give it time. We all grow up eventually.    … Expand
  23. Morgz_
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I start this review there are quite a few aspects of this game i thoroughly disliked. However I believe most of the bad is counter balanced by the good. In the sequel theyve fixed many grievances making the gameplay and combat feel smoother and less clunky in comparison to its predecessor with a new range of weapons and items to make combat scenarios feel fresh. The story doesnt live up to the expectations the original but i dont think its as bad as people are making it out to be. I believed the final boss and gameplay segment before it was drawn out and un necessary. However i believe that the epilogue was extremely powerful and was probably one of my favourite ending of all time. I believe this game was worth it in my opinion but its very divisive and i think youd have to judge it yourself… Expand
  24. Jacob08698
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. Naughty dog is limited with the graphics and what they can do with the current hardware. Wait for the new hardware to come out and possibly, most likely last of us part 3. This game shows the dynamic of the franchise and how it can immerse you in the world and relate. This is a world of dead. An apocalypse. The world has ended and there is people who survive and people who die simple. Not every death will be deserved or the best way to die it’s an apocalypse. That is the point of story telling. You have good and bad moments. Will it be sad at Times yes. When Joel dies yes it was sad and it hurts but not everything will be roses. Not everyone will just die on a death bed. The game is meant to be like that it’s called great story telling. Different story telling it’s not like your typical game that sticks with the same characters for 5 or so games. Then if that was case you same people would complain how it’s josh Joel and Ellie and not anyone new. They took the shocking approach. Ellie is still alive. Yes Joel dies but he had a great legacy and will forever be remembered. Abby is still alive which can spark up stuff for a third game. We have new characters that they can build off of and make you love them as well. I know people want more backstory playtime with Abby to get invested. Maybe that comes in another game. I’m fine with what I got because most people just wanna know why and they tell you why and yes if someone dad dies it’s enough to want to kill someone. Plain and simple. I think some people just saw cut scenes heard spoilers and said forget the game without playing through it and getting that experience as too why. It’s a great game with a great story again. Just have to learn how to get over stuff it’s a game. Also if you are leaving a bad review or rating because Ellie is lesbian then figure your life out. That is not a reason to hate a game get over yourself and be a adult. Otherwise the game is great I still think first one is better but this game is great. People need to stop whining it’s a game it’s meant to have heartbreak and sad stuff. Amazing game I would definitely recommend play the whole game before you judge it otherwise you are not doing yourself any justice.… Expand
  25. ichflorian
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *This Review is for anyone who really wants to know how good the game is!*

    I just played through the game and was thrilled in every way until i saw the reviews of it here on Metacritic! I was shocked at how many people rated this game so badly, and this shortly after the release. It is simply impossible to play through the game at this time, which made me wonder what the basis of most reviews is.

    First we come to the gameplay and graphics:

    -The graphics are absolutely mindblowing, for a title that is still on the
    old generation consoles, it looks really beautiful.

    -the gameplay is not as many say monotonous and boring. Because in my opinion it's one of the best there is. It may be sluggish, but whether or not someone likes it depends on their opinion of such realistic gameplay. I myself find the realism and the feeling of always being vulnerable sensational!

    Now to the most criticized part: THE STORY

    The story may not be everybody's cup of tea but it's not bad in any way. Because Naughty Dog does something no one has ever done before, it questions your own decisions and makes you look at Ellie and Joel's story from a different angle. It shows the consequences based on our decisions in the first part, which when you think about it were devastating. Keyword: the last mission in the hospital! I couldn't put the controller away while I was playing through. The game simply tied me away.

    ATTENTION SPOILER:

    Many criticize the decision of joel's death, which I believe was well founded at the end of the game and not too bad. Just because the main character of the old game dies doesn't mean that the new main protagonist is worse. Ellie plays herself great and is still one of the most interesting characters there is.

    Now for the conclusion:
    The game has captivated me like no other game! It made me think and made me fear it. This is the first game in which I question my own actions, and I am shown that there are always two sides of a story and not everything you do can be justified. And before you say something negative about a game, you should first play through it!    … Expand
  26. HotSince90
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    Don’t need to explain why this game is an insult to the gaming world. Good graphics though so gets a 1 for that.
  27. Johnissora
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People are to harsh. This isn't a revenge story. It's a forgiving one. And the difference between what someone's willing to do till they are satisfied. They way the story is set, I do disagree. I believe if they split up abby's moments before we saw her as Joel's murder, it would have been much better. But that's not the case. But it doesn't change the fact it was a good game from gameplay and effort. And maybe they left the end open for a 3ed. So we'll see what happens, but honestly I'm not disappointed but not impressed… Expand
  28. hugoprudente
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Besides the graphics, AI and all tech that all loved the game presents a complex approach to problems and shares different points of view building where you play to build the character you see how they become what they are now and what if on the alternative timeline could have been done to prevent all of that to happen. At the beginning playing with the different characters didn't grow onBesides the graphics, AI and all tech that all loved the game presents a complex approach to problems and shares different points of view building where you play to build the character you see how they become what they are now and what if on the alternative timeline could have been done to prevent all of that to happen. At the beginning playing with the different characters didn't grow on me but after an hour I was already hooked to the depth of the history, I understand the premeditate rage but that was part of the feelings that the studio was delivering. Some points regarding some sensitive matter could have been addressed with more concern and should have a little bit extra development to not fit on the cliche plot, but this doesn't reduce the overall psychologic concept that the game is bringing that you must look in a whole and not analyze in pieces.… Expand
  29. gesthome
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    The sequel is a perfect insult to the previous work.
    Nutty Dog's talent is wasted. They should make social movements, not make games.
  30. Infinite__Flame
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Man... this game brought me unlock my deep emotions. Definitely play the first one before Part 2. Trust me when I say this, the only reason why this score is so low is because the game got spoiled but it didnt turn out to be entirely true. Just, play the game. Form your own conclusions.
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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  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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