The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Takun19
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    [SPOILER FREE]
    By far great game, whole roller coaster ride of emotions
    got lucky by not getting it spoiled by anyone but i Highly Recommend this game blind. Even if you know how the begging starts just gotta ride it out to discuses about the ending. People say it's a "Woke" game but it's not Really. Try it out, it's just as good if not better then the first. DO NOT BUY THIS FOR THE    [SPOILER FREE]
    By far great game, whole roller coaster ride of emotions
    got lucky by not getting it spoiled by anyone but i Highly Recommend this game blind. Even if you know how the begging starts just gotta ride it out to discuses about the ending. People say it's a "Woke" game but it's not Really.
    Try it out, it's just as good if not better then the first.
    DO NOT BUY THIS FOR THE LITTLE KIDS THO.
    ITS BRUTAL even tho its obvious.
    Has a great time even tho i became sleep deprived to finish the game to avoid the spoilers.    … Expand
  2. Mvdzukxe
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es espectacular pero no perfecto, la manera de contar la historia me encanta pero se hace muy largo para un juego que es casi siempre lo mismo.… Expand
  3. tkes
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Game make you think about empathy e others things like cycle of violence!
    about graphics there's no other game beautiful like that
  4. PolyPickPocket
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People rate bombing this beautiful game haven't even played it, are going off spoilers from the internet, or are butt-hurt because a character they cared about isn't around anymore so they didn't bother to play past the first hour.

    Before the spoilers hit (which were relatively easy to avoid I might add) it was obvious from the get go based solely off of the small bits Naughty Dog gave us, that there would be a major character death early on. We knew it was a revenge story, we knew it would be bloody and brutal. What did you expect? Regardless of how predictable the main plot if the game would be (which is was, why are you surprised?) It is still a wonderful game, and the perfect way to bring the Joel/Ellie story from the first game to a close.

    The game is meant to humanize your enemies and villainize your heroes. Its shows how complicated revenge can be. How it effects everyone involved, and how it rarely turns out to be what is actually best.

    Don't listen to the negative reviews. Play the game, and build your own opinion around it. If you loved the first game, you'll love the second. Simple as that.    … Expand
  5. joeymac101
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the first TLOU a week before this game came out and I found it pretty enjoyable. It wasn't bad but it wasn't my favorite. I thought the gameplay was alright, the only thing that subtracted my opinions on the gameplay was the fact that the infected were not fun to fight, for me personally. The ending however was amazing, I thought it was such a cool climax to the story of how Joel did not want to lose the only thing left he had in his life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Have a great day!    … Expand
  6. JustinJKS
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Test to see if Metacritic is censoring poor scores. But as of now reviews won't post if its 7 or under.
  7. EddiGaming1
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Disfruten el juego, es dificil no acercarse a los personajes, pero es una nueva entrega entiendan la historia y los que an criticado mal el juego es seguro que ni lo hayan comprado, es un juegazo y con unas graficas espectaculares que ponian mi ps4 a sonar como avion.
  8. JpSteiner
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is perfect and the history is a lesson about the revenge! Revenge is not worth it!
  9. Jimjamslam
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    Not a good game. It might be serviceable if they reordered events. Gameplay is pretty sluggish and repetitive. I've never had a linear game seem so oppressively linear. Rather than trying to explore an area, i'd be pushed into the next with no way back. None of the new characters were likeable or remember able. if I could get my money and time back I would.
  10. 1010masterpiece
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    ''10/10 Stunning and brave'' - Media
    '' 9/10 This game would've been better if I could've played as Abby to beat Joel with the golf club'' --
    -Some random guy
    ''The sex scene was very tasteful, I would like to see more except with ((uckman's face'' - Coomer
  11. surivalhorror
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Just finished TLOU Part 2. I tried to explore as much as I could and it took about 25-30 hours. To get the most out this experience, I recommend taking your time exploring and engaging in all the optional conversations. Also, listen to some of the NPCs, they often mention cool stories. And finally, don't forget to read all the notes, they sometimes give you a background of the newJust finished TLOU Part 2. I tried to explore as much as I could and it took about 25-30 hours. To get the most out this experience, I recommend taking your time exploring and engaging in all the optional conversations. Also, listen to some of the NPCs, they often mention cool stories. And finally, don't forget to read all the notes, they sometimes give you a background of the new characters.
    My rating:
    Gameplay: 10/10. The improvements made in the second part might seem minimal but they make the gameplay much more fun and smoother. Some examples of these improvements: being able to jump, the character being more agile, more interactive environments, combat system is more "reactive". Also, the stealth mechanics (and to some extent the gameplay) resemble that of MGS5.
    Story:(This is the divisive part, I'm keeping this spoiler-free) I personally found the story to be intriguing, and very emotional. I felt like I understood the motivations of the characters to do what they were planning to do. I'd say that you can think of the story in 3 parts: the lore (involving the fungus cordyceps and the factions in this world), the main characters from the first game, and the new developments created in TLOU2. The lore was expanded and I really like the direction they took with it. Regarding the characters from the first game, the direction taken was something I did not expect but it made sense to me. The new "developments/characters" were also surprisingly interesting. I was able to follow the story quite easily even though I've heard some people had problems following the timeline. If you're used to movies from director Quentin Tarantino, then it should be easy to follow the story. I really enjoyed the story despite some of its sad moments. 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10.
    Survival Horror: 10/10. If you're a fan of survival horror, then this game is a must. It has some of the scariest experience(s).

    "May your survival be long and your ... " (play the game to complete the sentence)

    In conclusion: I highly recommend playing the game, experiencing it first hand is way better than watching it. Now I'm going back to this game for Game+.    … Expand
  12. SoyHenryVx
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi honesta opinión.

    SPOILERS! Yo fui uno de los desafortunados en toparse con los leaks en Twitter, al verlos me sentí asqueado y muy decepcionado. Empero, a pesar de eso, decidí invertir mi dinero para conocer el por qué de cada decisión creativa y narrativa para poder compartir mi opinión, ya que considero que la moda actual de tirarle mierda al presente juego sin haberlo experimentado es ridícula.

    No vengo a hablarles del apartado técnico, gráfico, del gameplay, del sonido, de la banda sonora o de las interpretaciones del elenco, dichos aspectos son excelentes, de lejos lo mejor de esta generación.

    The Last of Us Part II me ofreció una de las experiencias más crudas e intensas que he experimentado dentro de un videojuego. El juego es duro, cruel, muy violento y oscuro, no teme presentar momentos y giros de guion que pueden ser considerados completamente descabellados o de mal gusto.

    Esta segunda parte juega con el tema de la venganza de una forma agridulce y muy compleja, tomando dos perspectivas distintas que nos deja en claro los estigmas, el costo, cuantas personas inocentes pueden salir afectadas y la ceguera durante tu travesía en busca de hacer justicia por mano propia.

    Por un lado, Ellie busca venganza por la brutal muerte de su figura paterna, pero a la vez se le adjunta su sentimiento de culpa por no haber tenido un momento de paz y reconciliación con Joel, cada muerte y asesinato que ejecuta la afecta psicológicamente pero su sed de venganza es más fuerte. Por el otro, tenemos a Abby, quien asesina a Joel por la muerte de su padre.

    Al tener ambos puntos de vista, nos damos cuenta de la realidad: ambas mujeres buscan la supervivencia, tienen amistades, pareja, buscan estabilidad y lo mejor para su gente. Esta venganza no es como de las famosas cintas de Hollywood, aquí no existe un villano, son personas comunes y corrientes que se encuentran en constante peligro por otros grupos sanguinarios y peligrosos.

    El final -muy polémico- me pareció brillante porque representa el cierre del círculo de la venganza. Ellie se da cuenta de que puede llegar a perdonar a Joel por una decisión tan brutal que afectó la esperanza de toda la humanidad, entonces, ¿Por qué no perdonar a esta mujer que buscaba lo mismo que ella? Ambas compartían el sentimiento de venganza y su ceguera provocó la muerte de varios amigos inocentes, si esto continuaba, ¿quiénes y cuántos serían los siguientes afectados por ese deseo?

    La última escena confirma el perdón de Ellie a Joel, dejando sus cosas, sus recuerdos y su guitarra atrás, para dar paso a lo siguiente y al fin comenzar a buscar una nueva esperanza.

    Uno de los mejores juegos del año.    … Expand
  13. Henrino
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
  14. Deividson
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor game dos últimos anos,nível de god of war,uncharted spider Man.
    Porém com uma narrativa impecável,gráficos excepcionais e a melhor jogabilidade da geração,esse é the last of us parte 2.
  15. MasterGiant4841
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se llevó toda la historia del 1 al caño, eliminó personajes importantes de una manera asquerosa y los que agregaron no tenían ninguna buena justificación, se dejaron llevar por los movimientos pogres… Expand
  16. juteexj
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game of Naughty Dog, strong story, hardest gameplay against first part - i love this game❤️
  17. Wengl3sMurky
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever played in my life so far, it is a mixture of feelings and emotions, it is a game about much more than revenge, but about empathy, and lessons about all of that, a game that fits very well in the current times of humanity.
  18. Calebchadd
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Don't be a hater over the leaks it was superb. An epic game with a great intertwined story, gritty and real characters and insane gameplay/graphics and AI. Its a masterpiece and a worthy contender for best game of all time. And don't give me that "its too violent" bs. All trolls do is complain about that they want tech more real...well here it is most realistic game I've seen and I'veDon't be a hater over the leaks it was superb. An epic game with a great intertwined story, gritty and real characters and insane gameplay/graphics and AI. Its a masterpiece and a worthy contender for best game of all time. And don't give me that "its too violent" bs. All trolls do is complain about that they want tech more real...well here it is most realistic game I've seen and I've played a lot and seen real carnage in person so in short, play this game and experience greatness.… Expand
  19. Killyavi
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Mala historia, espere por 7 años para jugar con los personajes de tlou, y me dieron demasiadas horas con un personaje que no sentí empatia, es terrible
  20. Kagawita
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Captivating, thrilling, gripping... A very impressive piece of art. You’ll learn to love and hate. Naughty dogs made me have feelings that I wouldn’t have imagined I could have in front of a video game. The word game isn’t right to describe TLOU2, you might not have fun, just as in front of many movies and books you’re not having fun. The point is being immersed in the story and theCaptivating, thrilling, gripping... A very impressive piece of art. You’ll learn to love and hate. Naughty dogs made me have feelings that I wouldn’t have imagined I could have in front of a video game. The word game isn’t right to describe TLOU2, you might not have fun, just as in front of many movies and books you’re not having fun. The point is being immersed in the story and the caracters. And in that aspect, it was impressive.… Expand
  21. rique__m
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Tinha que ter mais história sobre o joel acho que a parte da abby foi meio que desperdício.
    Deveria ter mais joel e elie mas msm assim o jogo é bom kkl
  22. Mk1985br
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo da geração! Uma obra-prima! The Last Of Us Parte 2 dá um novo rumo para os futuros games!… Expand
  23. Jonesnou21
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Un gameplay tan bien pulido y limpio como no había visto en ningún otro juego, la dificultad está muy bien equilibrada, visualmente es perfecto, los mejores gráficos de la generación.
  24. DiogoKings
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Its not perfect but its damn close to be... this game is one of those games where you either like it or you dont, there’s no middle ground... the story is beautiful, meaningful and makes you think a lot about your actions. And of course, shows you, that in every story, theres 2 or more different sides, and sometimes no one is right and its just a matter of perspective of the point of view.. 9/10
  25. PeterEldredge
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Incredible game that is unfortunately getting run through the mud by a bunch of inbreds that haven't played it. If you are someone who really cares about games, then you need to play it for yourself, objectively as you can. For me personally, this is certainly my game of the year, and one of my favorite games of all time. I've been thinking about it since I beat it, and its gonna stickIncredible game that is unfortunately getting run through the mud by a bunch of inbreds that haven't played it. If you are someone who really cares about games, then you need to play it for yourself, objectively as you can. For me personally, this is certainly my game of the year, and one of my favorite games of all time. I've been thinking about it since I beat it, and its gonna stick with me for a long, long time.… Expand
  26. Cdoho33
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A truly ambitious and emotionally charged game. Takes actions that developers and creators rarely risk to take. This game is not a ‘happy’ or feel good game. It will make you feel sad, angry, and confused, and will put you in situations where you may question your own moral standings.
  27. emtay
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I loved this game so much up until the very end scene but honestly still very much worth the 9/10. The graphics are insanely good, you almost forget its a video game. Loved all the new characters too, especially Dina. Im hoping they release another DLC or something though bc again the last scene was a little disappointing.
  28. CuddleBuddee
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    3 for visuals. -7 for poor story, clunky controls, and forcing the user to play as an unlikable character the user struggles to empathize with. A linear game requires a good story...which is lacking. What were they thinking? Ego? Agenda? Trying to be edgy or something? Sheesh.
  29. Nikotine
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't know if i will be able to look at a golf club the same for a while now. Last of us was amazing and boy did this sequel suck. Don't waste your money.… Expand
  30. KingBooogie
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    Pathetic attempt by so many people to give this game a 0? Who ever said every story had a good ending? Pathetic to those who also gave this game a 10! This game has always been about Ellie. The truth is somewhere in the middle so take it with grain of salt. For those complaining you spent your money no one held you hostage! You didn’t have to buy it. For those giving it a 10...... come onPathetic attempt by so many people to give this game a 0? Who ever said every story had a good ending? Pathetic to those who also gave this game a 10! This game has always been about Ellie. The truth is somewhere in the middle so take it with grain of salt. For those complaining you spent your money no one held you hostage! You didn’t have to buy it. For those giving it a 10...... come on bruh. Every thing was ruined beyond repair. I’ve played just hours in but the ending was ruined by some disgruntled employee but still. This is one of the most iconic games of alltime. The story may be a low score and the graphics a high score gameplay may be average. I believe the game deserves no lower or higher than a 7 given circumstances. I bought the collectors edition and I be dog on if I don’t enjoy myself. All in all if you a fan enjoy the game and make your own opinion. I believe those that it a 0 have a point but if you never played or knew of this game before you wouldn’t have. And I believe those that gave it a 10 got a case. But that’s fanboy territory! They know good and well this game was no masterpiece. It has flaws. This game is no 0 nor is it a 10!… Expand
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Metascore
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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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