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. brandoncargill1
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    (Skip to bottom for final assessment)... This review is in progress.... I thought the review bombing was out if hand, and wanted to give it a real chance. Tried my best to avoid spoilers, and went in with an "open mind."... this is all I have to say right now.... Joel is my favorite video game character of all time. My dogs were named after Joel and Ellie.... and after what I just watched(Skip to bottom for final assessment)... This review is in progress.... I thought the review bombing was out if hand, and wanted to give it a real chance. Tried my best to avoid spoilers, and went in with an "open mind."... this is all I have to say right now.... Joel is my favorite video game character of all time. My dogs were named after Joel and Ellie.... and after what I just watched happen... I don't even want to finish the game. 3/10 so far.

    Update: I've played a bit more, and the game is solid. Not much story wise, other than Dina taking jabs at killing "bad guys." There was a touching guitar moment, but nothing solid story wise. Gameplay and setting are top notch though. Up to 4/10.

    Update: Joel moments are well done, but also highlight what could've been. Up to 5/10.

    Update: Playing as Aaby is fun...is. 6/10

    Update: Just finished the game. My final score is an 8/10. I hated the story, the combat drags a bit, but the story ending wasn't bad. It was just depressing and not what I wanted. .That being said, I will never pick the game up again, and it was so manipulative that I won't buy another PS4 title and I'm trading in my PS4. I'll be buying a Nintendo Switch and play actual games with the intent to have fun. Incredibly depressing experience that killed my love for the medium. So they did a good job I guess, if I feel that strongly.

    Updated to 0 for bs.    … Expand
  2. Brunoprado
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
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  3. Partycat123
    Dec 11, 2020
    1
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  4. Donald20thst
    Dec 11, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic gameplay, graphics, sound(including voice acting). Yet I feel like I’ve been slapped in the face, they brutalized Joel, (a beloved character) by this hulk psychopath (female?) character, who they then force you to control all the while trying to develop this connection, when in fact you just hate it everything about “Abby” screams die in a fire yet, they make you keep on truckin’. Then the SJW crap my god.... it’s sooooo woke. WAKE up people, it’s set approximately 30 years after the zombie apocalypse, 13 year old kids ( who by the way grows up in an antiquated tribe like environment), will not have the “decadent luxury” of deciding they’re going to choose their gender... they’ll be a little preoccupied with, you know not dying... oh and they also won’t have the fantastic media we have today to push narratives on troubled or mentally ill youth. All that being said the gameplay and most of the other factors of the actual VIDEO GAME work great, play it on mute and for gods sake skip the cutscenes. Shame first game way almost completely story driven this one just makes me angry.… Expand
  5. Rybs
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No começo fiquei muito puto quando Joel morreu, pensava que de nenhuma forma eles poderiam reverter aquilo. Aí começa uma jornada maravilhosa com a Ellie com vários momentos marcantes e matando muitos dos que faltavam para sua vingança, faltando basicamente a então vilã do jogo, Abby, porém ela que acaba encontrando Ellie e até então ela iria mata-lá, nesse momento que o jogo faz uma coisa única e que me surpreende completamente, ele nos faz jogar com a Abby e mostra o seu lado na história, me deixando puto de início por que eu a odiava mas já no início de sua gameplay já nos mostra o por que de seu ódio ao Joel, Abby era filha do cirurgião que Joel matou, já fazendo a gente gostar mais da personagem, e no desenrolar da trama nós já estamos gostando muito da Abby e não querendo que ela morra e voltamos a parte que ela iria matar a Ellie e deixa ela viver entendendo que a vingança não iria resolver nada e a perdoando, Ellie acaba se estabilizando com Dina e vivendo normal mas não deixa a vingança de lado e parte para voltar e tentar acabar com Abby fazendo um final impactante e maravilhoso. The Last of us part 2 é um jogo incrível e te trás uma experiência diferente e jamais vista nos vídeo games, em quesitos de história, gameplay, jogabilidade é quase perfeito e pra mim não há nenhuma outra nota possível a não ser um 10.… Expand
  6. gheyto
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    " to destroy a franchise".
    i can't get mad, i'm just disappointed.
    don't buy this **** my man
  7. ElCasper
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de la historia no solo se trata de criticar por criticar llorones… Expand
  8. rafaelamp
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Uma das melhores histórias já contadas nós videogames. Tecnicamente é praticamente perfeito. Os que o criticaram foram apenas por birra ideológica.
  9. CJWY
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was really good up to like an hour in pretty good 10 hours in and dreadful with a steep decline from there on. I am honestly thinking about getting counseling for how terrible this game is. It messes with you too. There is no character growth, and no resolution its all around depressing in the end. Part 1 left you with hope for the future, i literally only finished it to satisfy my own curiosity. I saw the abismal user ratings before i played it but i thought hey maybe its bots... its not bots its bad. Not worth playing or buying. Just do yourself a favor and dont play it. Its the story not the game play its awful.… Expand
  10. Zauzer97
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Not worth the money,the last of usbshould end whit the first game and nothing else
  11. Huvpalto
    Dec 11, 2020
    4
    1. The last of us 2 is as Oscar-bait as a game can get with the cheapest predictable and most manipulative plot points. Not to mention all the lies and manipulations used on fans in trailers and press conferences.

    2. Without spoilers, the game is filled with cheap shots that aim to make you feel bad about yourself and hate the main character. Remember "spec ops: the line"? Well, kinda    1. The last of us 2 is as Oscar-bait as a game can get with the cheapest predictable and most manipulative plot points. Not to mention all the lies and manipulations used on fans in trailers and press conferences.

    2. Without spoilers, the game is filled with cheap shots that aim to make you feel bad about yourself and hate the main character.
    Remember "spec ops: the line"? Well, kinda like that, but cheap, poorly written and doesn't work. Because there it was a clever subversion of a genre and a satire. This on the other hand is just cheap "look, character X is bad and you should feel bad. But look, character Y is good and everyone who hates them is bad".

    3. I wish I couldn't mention it because I want to try to judge this game by its own merit, but since the developers and defenders can't shut about it, I have to address it too:
    Its disgusting how hard do people try to label anyone who doesn't like the story as bigots, transphobic, homophobic, sexist or whatever.
    Having those characters doesn't matter Shouldn't matter if you really want to be inclusive.
    What does matter is trying to use them as shields from criticism and to appear good.

    Graphics - 9 / 10
    Story - 1 / 10
    Gameplay - 7 / 10
    Side note - it's the most accessible game I've ever seen. I don't have any limiting problems now, but having experienced physical trauma that restricted my ability to play games once i felt what its like to not being able to enjoy games. And some people have it there all life. One thing i want to praise this game is all the options to change controls and stuff to make it playable.

    That's why my immense disappointment with the story and the stupid controversy doesn't let me give it a 0/10    … Expand
  12. Ghost09
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, é um jogo que veio pra dividir opiniões, muitos gostaram e outros não, eu amei.
  13. Icebear1998
    Dec 11, 2020
    2
    Easily the most disapoing game i have ever played, You would think that a different studio made the sequel as quickly as posible to make Money of it
  14. GabrielAncap
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TRASH GAME.
    The story of this sequence has nothing to do with the first game of "The Last of Us". Druckmann totally destroyed Joel's image, only to make left-wing political proselytism.    … Expand
  15. zenjo
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    a waste of time. not gonna buy any game from naughty dog, ever.
    Maybe the first time to make you feel so annoyed. A piece of s**t.
  16. Shogunboxe
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Unforgetable experience that transcens playing games. The story, the characters, the details...probably the best graphics of his generation. Mastepiece. (All the hate comes from the same scene in the game.)
  17. Tankx75
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful , tragic , complex , unforgiving, ruthless, just some of the words to describe naughty dogs masterpiece. Graphics, gameplay, story is unmatched by anything that has ever come before it . And the ending will leave you absolute breathless and something that will sit with you for many years and leaves the franchise beautifully placed for a part 3 ... so many emotions so many complexBeautiful , tragic , complex , unforgiving, ruthless, just some of the words to describe naughty dogs masterpiece. Graphics, gameplay, story is unmatched by anything that has ever come before it . And the ending will leave you absolute breathless and something that will sit with you for many years and leaves the franchise beautifully placed for a part 3 ... so many emotions so many complex characters it demands atleast 2 play throughs ...… Expand
  18. CohenAfterworld
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, the gameplay is identical to the first instalment - scavenging, gun battles, modding weapons and creating explosives. It's all there. The dialogue is great and well acted and the graphics are beautiful. Some of the best you'll see on the PS4.
    The enemy AI is amazing, which makes the gun battles and stealth kills all the more enjoyable and satisfying. In short - if you loved the first game, you will love this game too, purely from a gameplay perspective.

    Now, having completed the game a few days ago, I'm still thinking about it and it even compelled me to come here and leave a review.
    This game is all about an emotive narrative - it will anger you, it will make you sad and it will also have you questioning what a protagonist really is and what an antagonist really is.
    As in life, we all have our stories and we can all justify our actions. Put that in a post apocalyptic setting, where the only rule is survival, the ways things 'played' out in the game isn't too overly far fetched.
    Okay, there are some weak points: Why would Joel and Tommy volunteer who they are and where they live to strangers? Why was Ellie spared multiple times throughout the game?
    But how many times do you watch a movie or a TV series (that you love) where you find yourself asking these things, and who's to say these won't be addressed and answered in the next Last of Us game (there has to be one, surely?).

    However, the driving force here is how emotive it is.

    The overall feeling from this game is loss; it's a tragic story and yes, devastating things happen to characters we love. But it's a cruel world and bad things happen everyday, so imagine what it's like in their world? This has to be taken into account - there are no protagonists or antagonists in this world, just survivors.
    Joel did some horrific things in the build up to meeting Ellie and it's even said by Ellie during the gameplay (when scavenging with Dina).
    People's actions have consequences and despite all the loss and brutality, Abby and Ellie show flashes of compassion towards one another, as they're also struggling with what's 'right' and what's 'wrong'.

    You might not like how the story plays out, but that's how it goes sometimes - it doesn't mean it's a bad game or even a bad story. Far from it.    … Expand
  19. Rafa_cneto
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Parece que o review bombing não deu muito certo visto que tlou2 ganhou jogo do ano e mais 6 prêmios no TGA, é preciso muita maturidade pra entender um jogo desse e infelizmente pessoas preconceituosas, mal intencionadas ou que “jogaram pelo YouTube” só sabem fazer barulho, não se enganem por essa nota baixa, o jogo traz uma ambientação e sensação de sobrevivência excelente, com uma tramaParece que o review bombing não deu muito certo visto que tlou2 ganhou jogo do ano e mais 6 prêmios no TGA, é preciso muita maturidade pra entender um jogo desse e infelizmente pessoas preconceituosas, mal intencionadas ou que “jogaram pelo YouTube” só sabem fazer barulho, não se enganem por essa nota baixa, o jogo traz uma ambientação e sensação de sobrevivência excelente, com uma trama complexa que te faz pensar por semanas depois de zerar… Expand
  20. nicktlk
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Terrible story that makes no sense, boring gameplay and them ideologies forced upon us.
  21. George-RR
    Dec 11, 2020
    5
    The story was terrible written, I don't get what they were thinking by doing this. I give this a 5 because it is a fun game and the visuals are beautiful, but we came here for the story in the first place.
  22. Brobrey5
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    This game is arguably one of the worst things to happen in 2020, and that's saying something. I honestly hate Last of Us Part II, I literally get so mad when it gets brought up or I think about it. We absolutely loved the first game and we thought the story went in a good understanding direction, but then you get to part two and it voids everything that happened. Yes, not all stories haveThis game is arguably one of the worst things to happen in 2020, and that's saying something. I honestly hate Last of Us Part II, I literally get so mad when it gets brought up or I think about it. We absolutely loved the first game and we thought the story went in a good understanding direction, but then you get to part two and it voids everything that happened. Yes, not all stories have happy ending, but this is a dang video game, this game literally made my wife cry and not in a good story telling way. We got about 75% of the way through the game and had to stop because we couldn't take it. We looked up the ending and we were shocked about how far they took it. Worst game I've ever played and worst way to end a franchise (and that's saying something when starwars is out there). We now I vented, I hope this game was better for you, but I still can't even think about it.… Expand
  23. Xx-_SnYpeR-_-xX
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    The best game I ever played in my life, a top experience very complete the game
  24. ArshiaStrong
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    TLOU Part II is a great game and a wonderful sequel to the first game...
    The graphics are insane!
    Both enemies and allies AI are awesome (in a +moderate difficulty) The story is perfect and the way that naughty dog staged it is just god tier!!!
    You'll love it so much, this game is a must-play, just play it with an open minde instead of blindly hating it....
  25. chrisangelo
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Game of the year! Best graphics, best AI and great stable performance. Good job Naughty Dog!
  26. Chierys
    Dec 11, 2020
    1
    A huge disappointment. I can't believe how they did it but they ruined one of my favorite games thank you very much.
  27. bluebeetle
    Dec 11, 2020
    1
    La primera sensación tras poner The Last of Us Part II en mi consola, fue la de estar ante el juego de la década. La puesta escena, el trasfondo narrativo y los valores de producción se sentían fantásticos, uno de esos juegos que desprenden cariño y dedicación por cada uno de sus costados. Creo además, que sonoramente supone un punto de inflexión en los juegos de gran presupuesto, laLa primera sensación tras poner The Last of Us Part II en mi consola, fue la de estar ante el juego de la década. La puesta escena, el trasfondo narrativo y los valores de producción se sentían fantásticos, uno de esos juegos que desprenden cariño y dedicación por cada uno de sus costados. Creo además, que sonoramente supone un punto de inflexión en los juegos de gran presupuesto, la inmersión en el mundo es absoluta gracias a este aspecto, y suma sin duda alguna, un plus extra a la experiencia. Sin embargo lo bueno acaba ahí, cuando profundizas en su jugabilidad te sumerges en mecánicas toscas y poco intuitivas, lo que termina lastrando la experiencia. Además a nivel narrativo presenta algunas incongruencias, especialmente en el caso de Joel, y visualmente no parece aquél juego que nos deslumbró en el ya lejano E3 2018. En cuanto a la IA amiga parece hacer perfectamente su función, pero la enemiga vuelve a estar lejos del rango de acción que se mostró en el E3 2018.

    Por otra parte el juego presenta algunos problemas técnicos en forma de bugs que en algunos casos te forzarán a reiniciar tu progreso en el juego.

    Cómo conclusión señalar que The Last of Us II es un juego que se propuso unas cuotas de ambición que se convirtieron en utópicas tras los problemas de desarrollo. Aún así sigue siendo una experiencia positiva si te gusta el género.    … Expand
  28. iggorbatko
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    9/10, but put 10 of 10, because of cave-people who are horrified from girls kiss, understimated. Real mark is about 8,7-9,0/10
  29. CIb0WSkI
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    I have never written reviews before. But it’s just not fair. The plot is top notch. But there is one problem. What's happened to music? Where did that splendor of the first part go? Don't say this **** up because of the main theme of the game - anger. Bam. bam. bam. - this is not anger, this is idiocy. Sorry.
  30. igorbertolino
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    one of the best games of the year def. story is great, engaging, emotional, full of important discussions and the characters are beautifully developed from the prequel.
    gameplay is awesome, innovations are great.

    a game that will always be remembered as a masterpiece after the hate speech era ends, and it's close.
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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