The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Cowydi
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    **Quasi-spoiler warning pertaining to leaks**
    I did my damndest. I tried so hard to give this game a fair chance, I heard the horrible rumors and I wrote them off as fake leaks to get people talking about the game. I went so far as to defend it in forums online before I played this absolute trash. In hindsight, I should have known better. It's The Last of Us part 2, it doesn't need fake    **Quasi-spoiler warning pertaining to leaks**
    I did my damndest. I tried so hard to give this game a fair chance, I heard the horrible rumors and I wrote them off as fake leaks to get people talking about the game. I went so far as to defend it in forums online before I played this absolute trash. In hindsight, I should have known better. It's The Last of Us part 2, it doesn't need fake controversy, The Last of Us was just that good. Ellie doesn't act like Ellie anymore, shes some cartoonish depiction of a dark, brooding, tumblr teen now, her love interest could be replaced with an overly flirtatious 2x4 and the plot wouldnt be affected at all, the leaks were right about Joel, and nothing about the story is redeeming of any of this. I dont know why this always happens, professional reviewers praise the game as the second coming of Jesus riding on a Buddha, while the fans take massive runny dumps all over it, but its gotta stop. Full disclosure, I made an account today for the sole purpose of reviewing this one game, not because I'm a troll or a bot, but because I feel legitimately guilty that some poor loser out there might have seen my defense of this dumpster fire in a forum or in a YouTube comment section and might have been persuaded to give the game a shot. Well I'm fixing that today. I'm going back and following up on all of my comments warning people to stay away from this garbage. There is no retribution for the sins I've committed, but maybe I can right that wrong just a little bit like this.
    The more intricate level designs, parkour, rope puzzles, and enemy additions in the form of dogs, and the Scars were kind of cool, I guess, and they do help get your mind of the trash plot for a moment or two, so it's not a straight 0, but TLoU wasn't well known and universally loved for its gameplay, it was loved for its relatable characters, realistic development, and compelling storytelling. Take that away and evidently your left with nothing but trash.
    Again, I feel legitimately embarrassed for defending this game. They should have just done a prequel about Joel, or Tess, or Marlene, or Tommy, or Bill, or literally anything else, Christ you've got a built in 20 year gap at the beginning of the first game! You should have let the audience decide what the future holds and explore the past that's already set in stone. The series should have chronologically ended with that last powerful moment. "Okay."    … Expand
  2. AloCou
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst ending ever.

    Why she did not kill her? What about your revenge? What about Joel? I'm so mad...    … Expand
  3. Mathus819
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    The graphics are great, the game play is pretty much the same as the first game. The story and writing are awful, no where near the quality of the first game. This game was just sad and unnecessary. I do not recommend buying it.
  4. easy_man
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El juego es una maravilla es todos los apartados, la trama, el diseño tan cuidado de niveles, la inteligencia artificial de los enemigos, la jugabilidad, es una pasada de Juego, aunque en la historia decaiga por momentos, y sentí que los personajes secundarios les faltó un poco más de profundidad, por el resto es un juego casi perfecto, con un gran mensaje e historia que te deja pensando,El juego es una maravilla es todos los apartados, la trama, el diseño tan cuidado de niveles, la inteligencia artificial de los enemigos, la jugabilidad, es una pasada de Juego, aunque en la historia decaiga por momentos, y sentí que los personajes secundarios les faltó un poco más de profundidad, por el resto es un juego casi perfecto, con un gran mensaje e historia que te deja pensando, en verdad puede ser tan cruel el mundo?… Expand
  5. m66rob
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Un muy buen juego, si bien no es el desenlace que uno hubiese esperado creo este juego apunta al realismo antes que ha satisfacer al jugador ya que no te da lo que quieres que pase pero esto le da un gran toque a la historia.
  6. Abe250
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breaks your heart but keeps you enthralled while you do what you need to do to get justice. Great gameplay, amazing graphics all round enjoyable… Expand
  7. Singeid
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Why would they do this to a beloved franchise? It's absolutely unfathomable to me.
    A great series thrown into the gutter for needless pandering to minorities.
  8. Babypnk
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    Disappointing storytelling with beatiful graphics and voice acting. Wait for a sale.
  9. Rakoonit
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gran juego, me sorprendió demasiado y generó muchas emociones,la historia,gráficos, violencia,sexo,Gore,drama etc lo que si me pareció poco bajo fue la jugabilidad pero aún así me sigue pareciendo una joya de juego.100% satisfecho.
  10. aramishm
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Ever bought something to fell bad? This game does exactly that.
    For me, the story is incredibly unsatisfying, the ending is even worse.
  11. svazza
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Story: 7/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay: 9/10

    Overall, a solid sequel that lives up to the quality of the first game. Brutal, punishing combat and out-of-this-world action sequences. Story falls a bit flat compared to the first game, but isn’t bad. A few bugs that impacted my enjoyment of the game, but nothing game breaking.
  12. VicGM
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es un muy buen juego aunque a mucha gente no le guste la verdad es que es un juego maravilloso.
  13. Dakkonzerth
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Two types of people are review bombing this game, and they hate each other. One group, are immature anti-SJW types whining about gay agenda, mostly because they just didn't want to play as a girl, and especially not a gay girl. The other type are people disgusted with the graphic violence and depressing tone of the game, who I guess expected Nathan Drake to drop from the sky and giveTwo types of people are review bombing this game, and they hate each other. One group, are immature anti-SJW types whining about gay agenda, mostly because they just didn't want to play as a girl, and especially not a gay girl. The other type are people disgusted with the graphic violence and depressing tone of the game, who I guess expected Nathan Drake to drop from the sky and give everyone ice cream. They're both wrong.

    At the end of the day, this game is A LOT like the first one, with a lot less board carrying, ladder moving, and garbage dumpster placing and a lot more exploration, world/character building and combat tactics.

    Its probably the most beautiful game ever made, and it's probably the first game I've where the slow walking speed that's usually forced in games feels appropriate; the world is just THAT dense with detail. I found myself literally slowing down just because it felt right taking the world in at that contemplative speed.

    The story, is brutal. Period. In fact its miserable. If you like drama like Requiem for a Dream, you'll be right at home, but I understand why this game is too much for some people. It's realistic and it's unrelenting. LoU2 is mostly a revenge anti-fantasy and the game's story ends up being a lot about the price we pay a person hates.

    Game play is a lot of the same but more dynamic with less stupid puzzles to keep you stuck in small areas. Its a wider world and you have a lot more freedom to explore which has been my favorite part. The game probably changes characters and skips around in time a bit for me, BUT these instances more than justified themselves in the story and happen less frequently later on.    … Expand
  14. Jion
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    I’m going to give a 6 because of the design and the graphics of the game and the work that Naughty dog put through this game for years but into the first 2 hours of the game joel died and I am a huge fan of Joel and Ellie’s relationship and I didn’t even know why abby killed Joel then Ellie tried to avenge Joel and at the end instead of avenging Joel she lost everything which breaks myI’m going to give a 6 because of the design and the graphics of the game and the work that Naughty dog put through this game for years but into the first 2 hours of the game joel died and I am a huge fan of Joel and Ellie’s relationship and I didn’t even know why abby killed Joel then Ellie tried to avenge Joel and at the end instead of avenging Joel she lost everything which breaks my heart she didn’t deserved it and the other thing is Abby and Owen’s relationship in my opinion the game is kind of bad but I appreciate the work that you put through though Naughty dog I hope that my wait isn’t a complete waste of time… Expand
  15. derekwoods
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God damn. That’s a hell of a game. It’s astonishing the story the game tells in a way the utilizes the medium in a way I don’t think would be effective in other mediums. The game’s use of perspective in telling the story is incredible and makes for some of the best story telling yet in gaming.

    All this while having engaging and fun gameplay mechanics that keep you in the world in a captivating way. Well done.    … Expand
  16. Pozzab
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    the ending is pointless Abby is no interesting Joel deserved better Ellie deserved better
    The flashbacks with Joel and Ellie are the only Good thing this game is a disgrace to the original
  17. DefiledSon
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    The graphics are stunning, I could stay for hours just staring at the scenarios. The soundtrack is awesome, almost cried sometimes. There's a massive improvement at the gameplay, mainly on the stealth. Now, talking about the story: it's really hard to accept some events, 'cause we know how a character should act in that certain situation, and that was pure nonsense. But it's okay, it gaveThe graphics are stunning, I could stay for hours just staring at the scenarios. The soundtrack is awesome, almost cried sometimes. There's a massive improvement at the gameplay, mainly on the stealth. Now, talking about the story: it's really hard to accept some events, 'cause we know how a character should act in that certain situation, and that was pure nonsense. But it's okay, it gave such an emotional motivation to the plot. But then, going to the outcome, looks like the game wants to teach you a moral lesson, like almost every game nowadays, and nothing is solved at the end. The Last of Us was never a game about what's wrong and what's right; The Last of Us introduced us to great characters and told us a great story. Looks like the director wanted a gigantic hole to lead to a sequel, and that was a even bigger mistake.… Expand
  18. Alejandrohm1999
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Recuerdo que cuando jugué al primero con unos 14 años me encantó, el Gameplay no era nada del otro mundo, pero la historia era tan buena que realmente no importaba, además de que los gráficos eran increíbles para ser un juego de 2013, y ha día de oh me siguen pareciendo sublimes.

    Tras finalizarlo lo primero que sentí fue un vacío interior, ya que las 11 o 12 horas que dura me las pase como un niño y sabía que podría rejugar el juego, pero nunca sentiría lo mismo.Ademas pensé que era el juego perfecto para no tener secuela, ya que el final era suficientemente redondo y las cosas que se estiran acaban mal.

    Me emociones increíblemente cuando salió el trailer el 2017 creo recordar y desde entonces hasta que ha salido he estado totalmente hypeado.

    El juego lo he comprado de salid y me arrepiento muchisimo.Parece un fan fickal echo.

    Lo que tiene de bueon es que tiene unos gráficos y animaciones despanpanantes, ya está, eso es todo.

    El combate por mucho que se diga que no no es nada del otro mundo, han puesto lo del l1 para esquivar,las grietas y echarte a tierra y ya esta, aunque esto no me molestas mucho.

    Lo que si me molestas es la historia, y esque esta clase de juegos se supone que se basa en eso, la narrativa.Para empezar la muerte de Joel es totalmente forzada y denigrante para el personaje, además de matarle se le tortura y todo con Tommy y Ellie delante.Mas adelanté, por conveniencias del guió, se les deja vivos a los dos personajes anteriormente citados.

    Ellie emprende su venganza junto a dina, la novia, más o menos, y durante la persecución hablan de cosas totalmente banales y disfrutan del paisaje.Mas tarde controlamos al personaje que ha matado a joel, una idea genial.El final es irrisorio y todo el juego está cojido con pinzas

    Supongo que naugthy dog quería enseñaros que la venganza es mala, y que en este mundo no existen ni los buenos ni los malos, pero esta relaizado de una manera patética y sin ningún sentido.Para mi este videojuego no es canon.

    Abro pataguas    … Expand
  19. AuroIX
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a waste of an incredibly innovative take on the whole zombie genre of games. The original game was a complete masterpiece. Full of emotion, incredible visuals for the time and one of the best written stories I've ever seen in a game.

    However Naughty Dog has only gone and destroyed its legacy with this dumpster fire of a game. Don't get me wrong, this game has definitely lived up to the visuals and physics I was expecting of the second iteration of The Last of Us. Though these are important, the story of this new game is horrible. The fact they killed off one of gaming's favourite characters as if he was a side note or a character with no personality. Due to this, the game felt more like a lackluster cliché revenge flick. I am highly disappointed by this title. Naughty Dog messed up badly and they definitely need to fire the entire writing team for taking the outstanding concept of The Last of Us and turning it into nothing more than a psuedo-emotional wreck.    … Expand
  20. 4gatsu
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "You killed this character? oh guess what?... SHE'S PREGNANT. Revenge bad how dare you >:(" - Last of us 2 summarized… Expand
  21. Clders
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How should I say...........
    I don't like the story very very much.............    … Expand
  22. Yeahboi88
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** and bad, its so bad and bad and more bad with some of bad thats a lot of bad… Expand
  23. Yorkie995
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I’ve never written a review but I figured I should considering how big of an impact this game series has had on me. I’ll preface by saying I’ve basically memorized the first one, absolutely loved it and it’s been my top favorite game for the entire seven year wait for the sequel. I felt connected to that game, and I was emotionally invested in all of the characters. Naturally when this was announced several years back I was heavily excited. But on to the actual review As I’ve literally just finished the game. SPOILERS! I’ll start with the negatives: I understand why Joel was killed in the fashion that he was, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I liked how it happened and especially didn’t like that it happened pretty much right from the start. But if you’re going to build a game around a revenge journey, what better way to do that than to mercilessly murder a truly loved character. I wish that act would’ve waited a couple more hours in the game and I would’ve liked some more Ellie and Joel time not in flashbacks. My next negative is that I honestly felt like this game was pushed and lead on that we’d be focusing on Ellie, yet here we are spending half of the game playing as Abby and going through her story. I honestly got frustrated because I just wanted to play as Ellie and continue her story and journey. But after playing as Abby for a while, I realized what the developers were doing with this game, which is basically showing us the other side of our actions and that the actions we make, both in the past (Joel killing her father in cold blood) and present (Ellie killing her friends in the aquarium) will eventually have consequences. It’s a dark world that they live in, and everyone is just trying to get to tomorrow. Though I will admit, it was neat how they told all of the events from Ellie’s point of view, and then all of the events from Abby’s point of view. It helped show me that there’s more to this world, even though I was really only wanting Ellie’s revenge story. And lastly, Kinda wish that she didn’t let Abby live but that’s just my opinion. Now on to the positives: despite the negatives that I have with the game, which really isn’t many even though they’re quite large, I still thoroughly enjoyed the game. I enjoyed the smarter AI with the enemies both infected and non-infected. The added challenge was nice and a major improvement on the first. Also, combat and environmental movements felt a lot like Uncharted 4 to me which was odd at first but I grew to really like it eventually because working my way through this world was really enjoyable. Also, as someone who regularly plays on PC with uncapped frame rates at first I struggled but honestly even though the game is locked at 30FPS, it really didn’t seem like it too much. Graphically the game is gorgeous and I think they did a great job on it even if my PlayStation wanted to take off from the fan kicking on so high. But I think the most important positive above all of the others is that this game, even with it being different than what I expected and wanted, still made me extremely emotional and reminded me as to why I loved Ellie and Joel so much. I hate that he’s gone, but I love that he lives on through Ellie and that she’ll go on in life carrying him with her and impacting those based on how he helped raise her. In summation, I wish there were some different things in this game, but it’s still a good one nonetheless. It’s still a good story, still emotional and powerful but in a different way than the first. I give it a solid 8/10. One last note however, typically I find that a lot of games and movies fall short when they try to incorporate females or those who are gay or minorities in to lead roles because they tend to focus on the role being a strong FEMALE/GAY character instead of a STRONG female/gay character. The character is garbage and not engaging if they’re not a strong character regardless as to their sex, race etc... And contrary to the popular belief from many reviews I’ve read, I don’t necessarily agree with most of them because I think they got it right with Ellie and Abby. Both of their characters put the plot and story first, they’re both strong characters, and the fact that they’re female/gay isn’t the centerpiece of the story.… Expand
  24. Zakiyro
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    They killed some of the games with such a promising plot ... Of course let's make a game that complascates a minority and launches it to the majority ... Anyway, good gameplay, with a decent plot. Another title to the trash
  25. Gianoia
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whats the point on making us play with the **** Abby? OMG I was so hyped for this game, now I am in the middle of the game and I’ve lost all of my lust for the game! Not even exploring the map as I was doing when controlling Ellie. Stupid call making us trying to UNDERSTAND abby.… Expand
  26. Minpin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Masterpiece. Masterpiece.
    Best game ever.
    Game of the decade.(Century)
  27. Ledzcog93
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic game that unfortunately drains you emotionally so much that makes you not wish for a sequel. Short review
    Gameplay and graphics: 10/10
    Story: 5/10

    From the technical aspect I believe this is one of the best PlayStation exclusives I've seen. From the graphics to the controls and level design, this game was strongly satisfying and for that I do believe it gets a 10/10. Now when it comes to the story, this game is a mixed bag. I do want to start by acknowledging that this story would very well serve as a plot for a movie or show as it analyzes from different perspectives, very strong emotions we as humans experience: loss, anger and pain. Now with that said, the story as good as it might does not entirely work for me with this franchise . I believe this comes from the fact that many... many fans just expected the game to take a different route. Ever since the previous installment, some fans begged Naughty Dog for a sequel as means to continue the ever evolving relationship between Ellie and Joel and based on the misleading trailers it looked like we were going to get it. Instead we were treated with a harsh realisation as during the first couple of hours the latter dies in a way that was very upsetting for anyone who loved the character. Throughout the entire game as you survive the streets of Seattle as Ellie, you keep hoping that he magically reappears wishing that he somehow survived his injuries. He does appear later in the game in the form of flashbacks and without a doubt those to me where the best parts of the game. These playable flashbacks serve as connecting tissue, explaining what happened in the 4 years in between each game, however; I can confidently say that they are way too short and do not do the characters any justice. In the game you do explore Ellie's relationship with Dina (her girlfriend) and Jesse (friend) but unlike with Joel it only takes a couple hours for you to feel that her relationship with them cannot evolve any further. Halfway through the game you are abruptly taken from Ellie's perspective and into Abby's perspective (antagonist). You can clearly see that it is an attempt to make the player empathize with the antagonist, to show that she is actually a good person and that she did what she had to do... That did not really work. I do have to admit that the best levels of the game are played through Abby's eyes and ultimately were the most fun for me. With that said, at no point was I able to take off the back of my mind that she was the one responsible for Joel's death. Although I could see that she had a noble goal throughout the game, I couldn't stop believing that everything horrible that occurred to her was deserved. At times I would even purposely let her character fall off a cliff and get swarmed by clickers just to be able to say "you deserve that **** However, her relationship with a young boy named Lev later in game did make me feel familiar emotions as it resembled that of Ellie and Joel but even with that I hoped for Ellie to end Abby by the end. The ending of this game was a bit of a letdown as it did not provide in my opinion a good nor satisfying closure to most of the plots in the story. The beginning of this story leaves our beloved Ellie hurt and broken and by the end of it we see that she remains that way both emotionally and literally. Naughty Dog effectively conveys the same emotional toll for the player as you also feel emotionally broken once you finish, that however does not mean it is a good thing as it also makes me not wish for another installment. I do believe the game was good overall but I think I would have preferred this as the third installment with the second taking place in the 4 years in between with both Ellie and Joel. In the end, The Last of Us part 2 makes a great game that people should definitely experience but the story somewhat disappoints.    … Expand
  28. MiggysUniverse
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Hey guys, Miggy here!

    I just got through the game The Last Of Us Part 2 & oh my... what a game. Before we get into my review I first want full disclosure. This review is MY opinion and MY opinion only. Take it with a grain of salt and PLEASE play the game first before finalizing your opinion on the game. Also, please don’t base your opinions on my opinions, I’m only human after all.    Hey guys, Miggy here!

    I just got through the game The Last Of Us Part 2 & oh my... what a game.

    Before we get into my review I first want full disclosure. This review is MY opinion and MY opinion only. Take it with a grain of salt and PLEASE play the game first before finalizing your opinion on the game. Also, please don’t base your opinions on my opinions, I’m only human after all. Anywho,

    The way the world and story hook you from beginning to end is exhilarating! It literally made me feel like I was living, breathing, and killing inside the world of The Last Of Us. The story, although surprising and completely unexpected, has left me in awe. It truly leaves an impression. The new characters that we are introduced to add an extra level of depth to Joel & Ellie’s relationship and how that relationship is affected by the world they currently find themselves in, that really make you appreciate them ever the more. It is truly a masterpiece. The gameplay has left me constantly wanting more yet feeling guilty and with remorse for my enemies. It was an overwhelming yet satisfying fight for survival around every corner. You are doing yourself a disservice by not experiencing the feelings and emotions that this game can provide. It is truly Naughty Dogs best take at the 3rd person shooter style of gameplay since, well since Crash Bandicoot. Take that as you will. Overall, The Last Of Us Part 2 has met and even surpassed my expectations. Although I did experience a few minor graphical pop ins and the friendly AI did get in my way once or twice, it just wasn’t enough to dampen the immersion and the experiences I was having with the game. I highly recommend this game to anyone who was a fan of how raw and real the first game was. You will definitely fall in love with this one immediately & amazingly enough, it will make you fall in love with the first game even more than before.

    The Last Of Us Part 2 gets a 10/10.

    A masterpiece.    … Expand
  29. Maatze69
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of The best games i had ever played! A game, what makes you wondering and thinking after you had finished it. Truly masterpiece!
  30. Jame500
    Jun 21, 2020
    4
    Waste of time what the hell is this story in this game. The Devoloper promote that we will get to play joel and ellie and we got this
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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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