The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Mirito
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Positive: Graphics, Gameplay, the E&J flashbacks

    Negative: the story, the new characters, the unsatisfying and stupid ending that devaluates everything you did in this game

    The fact that you are forced to play as A for 10-14 hours is insulting. I will NEVER preorder a naughty dog game again.
  2. Bekiboy
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    hoping for the last of us part 3 to explain more for sure
    Eight/Ten LuXuSxKiLLa
  3. ImDisappointed
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Technically this game is well executed. The landscapes and sound quality is excellent, as is to be expected from a Naughty Dog game. The game loop is incredibly repetitive, I am not sure how anyone is expected to play this game more than once. While I am only some hours in I am already tired of the same old hackneyed hide, grab, and stab.
    The major negatives...where to begin, I suppose    Technically this game is well executed. The landscapes and sound quality is excellent, as is to be expected from a Naughty Dog game. The game loop is incredibly repetitive, I am not sure how anyone is expected to play this game more than once. While I am only some hours in I am already tired of the same old hackneyed hide, grab, and stab.
    The major negatives...where to begin, I suppose the story should be first up. This game is depressing... like I would recommend people avoid it if they have any signs of depression or anxiety because it might push you into a really bad place. There is virtually no hope or joy in the world to speak of, and whatever might be considered joy is dashed by character actions.
    This segues nicely into character problems. I was not as enamored by the original TLoU characters as some people were, but their motivations seemed logically consistent. Honestly what the hell is even going on with these Ellie, Joel, Abby? Joel is completely out of character in comparison to the original game. Ellie and Abby's deathmatch over the course of the game has done nothing for me either as it seems as they will never grow into fully formed characters, rather they will just perpetually be in a juvenile state of vengeance to the end of the game. It has already been spoiled for me so I know what happens, but I am not sure I can last that long even though I am trying to make a review for the game. I was hopeful that this would live up to all the hype that surrounded it, but I have just been disappointed.
    As I said earlier I am not sure why anybody would give this more than a single playthrough, perhaps a completionist or someone who wanted to fiddle with the varied settings could get more out of it, I just don't see myself caring that much. There is nothing to care about in this game, it is brutal for brutality's sake, and the characters are two dimensional at best. It would be interesting to see how many of the critics who gave this a perfect score actually pick this game off their shelf to play it again now that they've reviewed it. Game of the console generation, huh, sorry TLoU2 I've already played Breath of the Wild, and you ma'am, are no Breath of the Wild,    … Expand
  4. MustSeeMelons
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Don't understand the poor user reviews, enjoyed the game very much! This is an extra sentence.
  5. ValiantLeo
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    More game is not better. Game starts really dragging around hour 30 so much so that flashbacks, while annoying distractions from gameplay at the start, become welcome breaks at the end. Also, why take out the multiplayer from the first? Nothing gained from that loss. A game set in a world of death and destruction does not benefit from this plotline as it's justanother drop in the bucketMore game is not better. Game starts really dragging around hour 30 so much so that flashbacks, while annoying distractions from gameplay at the start, become welcome breaks at the end. Also, why take out the multiplayer from the first? Nothing gained from that loss. A game set in a world of death and destruction does not benefit from this plotline as it's justanother drop in the bucket so much so as to make the entire game seem pointless. Bestthing this game does is to illustrate how out of touch critic reviewers are.… Expand
  6. urcent
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It really was not fun at all.
    Just she pandering.
    I should have saved my money
    Trump 2020
  7. killcv
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    I can't describe how disappointed and angry I was after seeing this preposterous story. Neil is the most irresponsible and shameless writer I've ever seen. How much I love TLOU, how much I hate TLOU2. Political right won't bring equality or reconciliation, it will only fk up everything and bring confliction.
  8. Ksdf
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
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  9. popeke
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Look the graphics are beautiful but this does not make it a good game, very repetitive gameplay the story is not good
    boring and uninteresting, not to mention that they put political idiology into this game, the thing that I really don't care for, this is my opinion sorry people would love to like this game is no longer possible.
  10. Thejodjeremie
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    The gameplay, graphics and music are all amazing and had me hooked the entire time. The story takes alot of risks that are interesting but also annoying. There are alot of flashbacks which for me mess up the pacing but overall still enjoyed it.
  11. Ryzhyk
    Nov 22, 2020
    4
    Просто кал по сравнению с первой частью.Во первых почему такой клишированый сюжет,я что в первых асасинов играю?Ок похер на сюжет дело вкуса но блять геймплей с кирпичиками,у меня сложылось мнение что это не ТЛОУ а солянака с асасино,фар края и сетинга ТЛОУ.Просто кал по сравнению с первой частью.Во первых почему такой клишированый сюжет,я что в первых асасинов играю?Ок похер на сюжет дело вкуса но блять геймплей с кирпичиками,у меня сложылось мнение что это не ТЛОУ а солянака с асасино,фар края и сетинга ТЛОУ.
  12. MissDove
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Main characters in the first half of the game had poor chemistry. Their interactions felt forced and unnatural. Additionally, the "we shared a kiss last night so that's enough for me to follow you to a deadly adventure, while being all sugar and rainbows, despite you having faced one of the most dramatic events of your life" narrative is way below Naughty Dog standards of storytelling. TheMain characters in the first half of the game had poor chemistry. Their interactions felt forced and unnatural. Additionally, the "we shared a kiss last night so that's enough for me to follow you to a deadly adventure, while being all sugar and rainbows, despite you having faced one of the most dramatic events of your life" narrative is way below Naughty Dog standards of storytelling. The rest of the story was as good as expected, though not better as expected. Gameplay innovations and improvements, and also new things in general were practically non-existent; which kind of justifies the "part ii" of the title, since it was not a sequel, just a continuation of the first game. Besides those flaws it's still my favourite game I've played this year so far.… Expand
  13. shen_ous
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отвратительная концовка игры. Отвратительный персонаж Эбби. Навязанные сексуальные контакты как за Элли так и за Эбби, так мало того что они вам навязаны, так эти персонажи еще и не вызывают никакой симпатий к ним, ты даже отказать им не можешь. Зачем добавлять в игру навязанный секс? Не нужна в играх ебля бесконтрольная игроком.
    Волосатые подмышки Дины? Вы серьёзно? Зато у страшной и уродливой Эбби все норм. Мерзость.
    Слитый Джоэл. ГЕРОЙ ПЕРВОЙ ЧАСТИ ИГРЫ. Чувак который выживал туеву тучу лет сливается так легко ? Не в какой-то перестрелке, а избитый до смерти клюшкой. Вы что серьёзно? Так слить Джоэла?
    Зачем нам дали играть за Эбби? Нахрена черт возьми!? Эта баба убила Джоэла, и вы даете играть за эту мерзость ? Серьёзно? Какая бы у нее не была причина для убийства Джоэла, какая бы она добрая не была в душе, она убила моего любимого героя первой части, я не смогу ее понять никак, после такого я желаю ей только скорейшей смерти, я не хочу играть за нее.
    Элли всю игру идет за Эбби, убивает сотки людей, гибнет Джесси, Томми получает инвалидность, Элли теряет два пальца и Дина от нее уходит. И что в итоге? ОНА ОТПУСКАЕТ И ПРОЩАЕТ ЭББИ, она прощает за убийство Джоэла, прощает за убийство Джесси, ей плевать на Томми. Почему она не убила Эбби? ПОЧЕМУ? Почему не дали выбор простить или убить? Вы называете это хорошей игрой? Мне жаль что эта игра вообще увидела свет. Дракман, пожалуйста не делай игры больше, уйди на покой. Эта игра омерзительна и отвратительна.    … Expand
  14. Evilswine
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    A story full of relatable characters with a good ending that is not supposed to please the majority of the people, but to do what is supposed to do: tell a story. And in my honest opinion a great story. Positively adding the graphics and the stable gameplay, this just is the last real gem we'll see on the PS4.
  15. AlienGuy
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Gameplay is nothing special, it plays almost the same as the first title. However, the main issues with the game come from the story. The great characters and bonds between them established in the first game are gone, storytelling is awful and new, awful characters are introduced. If you are expecting more Joel and Ellie adventures, don’t buy this game. Only positives are the graphics andGameplay is nothing special, it plays almost the same as the first title. However, the main issues with the game come from the story. The great characters and bonds between them established in the first game are gone, storytelling is awful and new, awful characters are introduced. If you are expecting more Joel and Ellie adventures, don’t buy this game. Only positives are the graphics and voice acting, such a shame they were wasted on a game like this.… Expand
  16. nicos_kev
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    What made the first episode amazing, beautiful, touching and poetic was exactly not having to binary decide if Joel decision was good or bad. The part II literally does the opposite and destroys any form of subtility and force the player to admit what he didn't have to in the first place.
    Oh and also Neil, respect the franchise and your own work. If you binary think Joel deserves to die,    What made the first episode amazing, beautiful, touching and poetic was exactly not having to binary decide if Joel decision was good or bad. The part II literally does the opposite and destroys any form of subtility and force the player to admit what he didn't have to in the first place.
    Oh and also Neil, respect the franchise and your own work. If you binary think Joel deserves to die, at least show your character some respect.    … Expand
  17. dex1
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    The gameplay is better than the first game. Nobody played the first game for the gameplay..
  18. Mitch91
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just had to create an account to review this game.
    obviously it´s not a 0/10 but it´s not perfect either.
    The story makes little sense. We as a player don´t even get the option to have an individual impact. A whole revenge plot that won´t let you decide if you want to take revenge in the end or not.
    If this were to be a movie or a tv show it would be fine I guess. The gameplay is basically the same, though map design changed in a good way.
    Additionally, I like the accessibility features.
    All in all, I would give this game a 7/10. This, however, is the rating I would give using some unbalanced rating scale like IGN´s, where a 5 means absolute garbage like Fallout 76.
    To balance rating scales out, this is a 5/10.    … Expand
  19. al1212
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a fan of part 1, I waited a long time for the game to continue, but the developer didn't give a damn! Why so mediocre merge the main character? The plot is crumpled, the end did not meet the expectation! This is a complete failure!! Terrible game!… Expand
  20. DavidNotDave
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A story driven game with a terrible story.
    We spend the game being beaten over the head with the notion that violence causes more violence, and revenge is a terrible cycle.

    Then the game ends with Abby getting her revenge and riding off into the sunset with her best friend. Meanwhile Ellie denies herself revenge and loses everything, even two fingers.    … Expand
  21. Yayeetus
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    The art, atmosphere, and animations look and feel amazing. The level of detail put in by the art team is astounding. The gameplay is fun if you liked TLOU and is basically just a slight upgrade. My main gripe is with the characters, decision making, and general story choice. New characters aren't relatable and some flat out replace old ones (You really think I'd let you go alone?). TheThe art, atmosphere, and animations look and feel amazing. The level of detail put in by the art team is astounding. The gameplay is fun if you liked TLOU and is basically just a slight upgrade. My main gripe is with the characters, decision making, and general story choice. New characters aren't relatable and some flat out replace old ones (You really think I'd let you go alone?). The story is lackluster and the ending feels unsatisfying and unrealistic considering the vast swath you've just finished murdering. Overall it's a shame the game turned out this way. If you wanted more Joel and Ellie, I'm sorry.… Expand
  22. Zlatan10
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    LGBT propaganda, which appeared due to the personal preferences of the game designer of the game, which is absolutely superfluous in this franchise.Also available is a dull story that threw an important, beloved character into the trash, but introduced new, foolish characters.I want to play games free from the imposition of any personal views, especially if this is an AAA level game. DoLGBT propaganda, which appeared due to the personal preferences of the game designer of the game, which is absolutely superfluous in this franchise.Also available is a dull story that threw an important, beloved character into the trash, but introduced new, foolish characters.I want to play games free from the imposition of any personal views, especially if this is an AAA level game. Do not spend your money on this game, which is the propaganda of your personal beliefs of one person who needed to open his indie studio and develop OWN games, and not spoil the successful franchise, which has its fans who had their own expectations, who successfully trampled into the mud.… Expand
  23. KingPins
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Neil Druckman's new trannie-sim sexual fantasy! Please play through this game if you enjoy throwing up during grotesque sex scenes, enduring hours worth of tasteless and stiff dialogue, and questioning the motivation of characters that seem like they were whipped up by some preteen egirl with the self imposed last name "brat". This is quite possibly, the biggest cluster **** to ever graceNeil Druckman's new trannie-sim sexual fantasy! Please play through this game if you enjoy throwing up during grotesque sex scenes, enduring hours worth of tasteless and stiff dialogue, and questioning the motivation of characters that seem like they were whipped up by some preteen egirl with the self imposed last name "brat". This is quite possibly, the biggest cluster **** to ever grace gaming!

    Incredible!    … Expand
  24. SuperNickmann
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Story is just TRASH. I played Tlou1 only because of the Story because gameplay was bad. Its just the same bad gameplay here. And they ruined the story.
  25. Sasori_Nagashi
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Not much to say here. This game is more or less a DLC to the first one that somehow took them 7 years to make. It heavily reused assets. The enemy and environment design is more or less identical to the previous game. The sound design is identical to the previous game. The menus and user interface are more or less identical to the previous game. The gameplay is nearly identical with a fewNot much to say here. This game is more or less a DLC to the first one that somehow took them 7 years to make. It heavily reused assets. The enemy and environment design is more or less identical to the previous game. The sound design is identical to the previous game. The menus and user interface are more or less identical to the previous game. The gameplay is nearly identical with a few minor changes, some of which are good but others that make the game significantly worse to play.

    The AI is so legendarily garbage you can pretty much just walk up to it at times. The story pacing is a mess. We are introduced to characters one after another with no time to develop any kind of feelings for them and they are killed off just as quickly. With such a rapid fire of companion deaths it really challenges the disbelief that OUR character just happens to be the chosen survivor of each encounter. Every attempt to make you 'feel' something or shock you/subvert your expectations is the dictionary definition of hamfisted. It's just all around a terrible experience that feels like it was authored by an 11 year old from fanfiction.net    … Expand
  26. moondu
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sad and disappointed. I loved the first game so much and it feels like the sequel just screwed everything over. After all the leaks I had at least hoped that the relationships between the characters would keep me going - but it didn't.

    Beloved characters acted completely out of character, best example Joel's death early into the game that was caused by him walking into a group of strangers and giving them his name - which seems so weird when you think about the Joel we met in the first game.

    The game was filled with unnecessary, very graphic violence and torture p*rn at some points. I remember someone saying that this game is "rarely any fun" and that's right - the game isn't fun at all, it's depressing. And not in a good way because most of the characters in the game are so uninteresting to the story that you don't particularly mourn them. It's just boring.

    The graphics are of course outstanding and the acting is very good, even though some dialogue seems very forced and unnatural. I liked the flashback scenes with Joel - this is what I would've wanted more. More Joel, more hope. But all I was left with was Ellie, left alone by her friends and her love, missing 2 fingers, letting the one who killed Joel live and going off into the wild.

    I really hope they don't make Part 3, I don't think they can fix this.    … Expand
  27. Balbino
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Sem comentários, destruíram um jogo , uma história , agora ficou um jogo tosco sem sentido
  28. froot_bat
    Jun 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A question for the critics: are y'all okay?

    The Last of Us 2 is hardcore trauma p0rn where cishet characters and racial minorities die horribly or randomly, often traumatizing the hell out of queer characters who end up surviving. Nobody wanted this. It's all shock value. It's especially insulting how the game came out during Pride Month and also Father's Day weekend in some countries.

    I refuse to support this game, and I refuse to accept the story as canon.    … Expand
  29. Ciriaco97
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terminei o jogo essa semana e pra mim e um dos melhores títulos do ps4, acredito que deveria ter uma continuação pois a historia deixa algumas pontas soltas, eu aposto em uma dlc futura.… Expand
  30. Juangonz1996
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This game is so pointless everything about it is pointless. I wanted this game to do so well i wanted this game to prove people wrong and me wrong but it didnt. It was a huge slap to our face. Naughtydog ruined one of their best franchises and i hope to god they never make a 3rd one
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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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