The Last of Us Part II

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  1. ViciousFallacy
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Uninspired and bland gameplay that consists of you moving from one zone to another and using the same mechanics and 4 guns to kill the same people over and over again. The "dedicated jump button" that was bragged about in this game is barely considered a jump and is more of a skip that is rarely used unless you're trying to get from one ledge to another (which only happens a handful amountUninspired and bland gameplay that consists of you moving from one zone to another and using the same mechanics and 4 guns to kill the same people over and over again. The "dedicated jump button" that was bragged about in this game is barely considered a jump and is more of a skip that is rarely used unless you're trying to get from one ledge to another (which only happens a handful amount of times). The existing characters from the first game (mainly Joel) feel like they got Men in Black flashed and forgot their personalities. The "Do whatever you can to get revenge" plot is exhausting and unoriginal. The new characters feel extremely forgettable and the game tries too hard to make you care about them rather than let you naturally get to know them. There's a few points in the game that seem like such cliche "bombshell" moments to try to force you to connect to a character who has barely had any "screen time". Where the story, characters, and core gameplay mechanics fail, the graphics are probably the best I've ever seen in any video game and are oftentimes breathtaking. The water effects and the landscape are amazing and immersive. If only this story based game had more going for it besides that.… Expand
  2. Kneckt95
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The fact that this game had so many negative reviews before it was even out is DISGUSTING. This game was a beautiful masterpiece. I did not read spoilers so I had no reason to bombard the rating with false uneducated reviews.

    Here is my spoiler-free review: The game is outstanding in terms of gameplay, story, and the downright stunning voice actor work. From the amazing    The fact that this game had so many negative reviews before it was even out is DISGUSTING. This game was a beautiful masterpiece. I did not read spoilers so I had no reason to bombard the rating with false uneducated reviews.

    Here is my spoiler-free review:

    The game is outstanding in terms of gameplay, story, and the downright stunning voice actor work. From the amazing interactiveness with certain items to the seamless transition between gameplay motion and cutscenes. This game is an absolute must buy if you played and enjoyed the first game. As a game design student currently learning through college, this game is a huge inspiration to what I would love to help create in the future. Excellent job Naughty Dog and excellent job everybody who contributed to creating this amazing art.    … Expand
  3. hern_n
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    I loved the last of us part 1, the gsmeplay wasn't anyrhing special, what carried that game was the stoey, specifically Joel and Ellies interactions with one another.
    In part 2 they destroyed all that, got rid of Joel for shock value less thsn 2 hours into the game, then msde you play as the characters that killed Joel for half the gMe! Not to mention the the worst ending ever, cant give    I loved the last of us part 1, the gsmeplay wasn't anyrhing special, what carried that game was the stoey, specifically Joel and Ellies interactions with one another.
    In part 2 they destroyed all that, got rid of Joel for shock value less thsn 2 hours into the game, then msde you play as the characters that killed Joel for half the gMe! Not to mention the the worst ending ever, cant give thus game any hugher score, specially since this game is all about the story.    … Expand
  4. Lester24
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I liked the story. Don't know yet how te feel about the ending but I really did enjoy the full game. There were things I didn't like as much but overal it was pretty good.
  5. SPCarl91
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A superbly crafted story of hate and loss, and the things that can drive the desperate into. Heartbreaking and gripping.
  6. cole907
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    - gameplay
    - graphics - atmosphere - sound - music All those parts are undeniable very good. Its top notch. Sure the controls sometimes feel weird but they do in most of the games. It would be unfair to say this game isnt up to date in terms of all those points I mentioned. Cons: - story - character design - character development - plot holes So, even with all the    Pros:
    - gameplay
    - graphics
    - atmosphere
    - sound
    - music

    All those parts are undeniable very good. Its top notch. Sure the controls sometimes feel weird but they do in most of the games. It would be unfair to say this game isnt up to date in terms of all those points I mentioned.

    Cons:
    - story
    - character design
    - character development
    - plot holes

    So, even with all the pros this game is really really bad. It makes NO sense that Ellie act how she acts in certain parts of the game but that isnt even the biggest thing about why its bad.
    The reason is: character development.
    If you kill one of the most beloved characters early in the game (Joel) and want to bring in new main playable characters like Abby, you HAVE to bring WAY more backstory in order to make the player feel with her.
    I mean she KILLED Joel!
    How do you make the player like her? Bring more and more backstory before she does that. Let the players play 2-10h as Abby when she was a child or whatever. The backstory of her is basically told in 10minutes and then her dad is being killed. Thats it? And now I have to feel with her and understand why she killed Joel?
    Hell no!
    That is weak story telling. Really really weak.

    Then there are all the other new characters. Nobody is likeable. Like really. They all feel empty. They are only shells without any meaning.

    This game is just bad. Do yourself a favor and dont buy it. The reviews the journalists wrote are either bought by Sony or ND or are heavily politicly influenced. Sad thing is: because of that same journalists will most likely make this game GOTY. What a joke.

    Safe your money and buy something else.

    And last but not least: this is technically a very good game but the story/characters is/are SO bad it just doesnt matter how well the rest is done.

    You want a good revenge story? Watch "Oldboy" then you know how to make a good revenge story that shocks everybody to their core.

    This game right here? Its garbage.    … Expand
  7. Fernando32
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego, lo recomiendo ampliamente, gráficos espectaculares, la historia me gusto mucho
  8. JAPi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I... don't even think art can be judged like a primary school exam, but people who think it is a zero are wrong, objectively wrong. It's not the developer's agenda that provokes your anger, it's yours. Jewish people exist, ladies and gentlemen, gentlemen, overall
  9. Problemzzz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The fact that SOME people hate the game so much is an indicator that this is exactly what the gaming industry needs right now. Extremely brave for Naughty Dog to bring this project to life. It's not the problem with the game or the story or whatever else in the game, it's the problem with the haters. The game highlighted the issues we have with the gaming (and not only gaming) community.The fact that SOME people hate the game so much is an indicator that this is exactly what the gaming industry needs right now. Extremely brave for Naughty Dog to bring this project to life. It's not the problem with the game or the story or whatever else in the game, it's the problem with the haters. The game highlighted the issues we have with the gaming (and not only gaming) community. It's like when you cut an abscess open and all the pus starts going out... this is what's happening right now. Those zero scores... well you get the analogy...… Expand
  10. Keilapires
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Eu não tenho nem palavras pra descrever essa obra de arte.
    Nunca vi nada parecido em jogos nenhum, são tantas emoções que é impossível colocar em palavras.
    INCRÍVEL!!!
  11. Kgo
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    One of the most thought provoking and beautifully crafted games ever. The visuals are top notch but the characters excel. Not a retread of the first game, the exact definition of a part 2
  12. LastWander
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    VÁ JOGAR ESTÁ PORR*. Uma experiência sem igual nos videogames. Tudo do jogo beira ao perfeito, e a história quebra a sua cabeça e parte seu coração.
  13. sumanlama
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good parts:
    The game is pretty and game play is great. It improves upon the original and I loved it through and through.
    The flash back scenes feels like the real last of us. They have emotional weight and have some good character development for Ellie.
    These are the only good things I found in the game.

    Bad parts:
    Do the infected even matter in this universe now? There was no significant story arc involving infected. You can simply remove them from the equation, replace them with human and story barely changes a bit.

    There is another big problem in story that affects game play in a very bad way.
    You can't sympathize with Abby at all when you have a control of her. I started to not search for supplies with her and die on purpose just to see her die.
    The game gives Abby all the cool weapons and the boss fights to make you like her but the first act of killing Joel probably the most loved character and some dialog in game itself depicts her as a horrible human being. Why would anyone want to play as her for 10 hours?

    I loved the last of us and thought it did not need a sequel. It was probably the best story telling in video game that I have ever played. But they had to ruin my memory with this game.
    The only way to explain story with an analogy is a dog taking a giant crap, steps on it and walks everywhere. It is stinky, messy and all over the place.    … Expand
  14. XBULLX
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    La gente que opina que es un mal juego, es la misma que dejo de ver Naruto por que muere Jiraya!
  15. Thepatriot
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Sensacional, es muy complicado innovar a día de hoy. Al acabarlo te deja pensativo, cuestiones morales, el bien, el mal, la venganza y no sabes a que personaje apoyar. La que se han marcado!!
  16. Evolution5k
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This game sucks. The gameplay and graphics are better than the first. That's not exactly a compliment though, the first is 8 years old. Regardless, the story is so far beyond complete butt cheeks that it is mind-blowing. The game also seems to have a political agenda. The terrible story aside, the game feels like 50% filler objectives to stretch things out. The enemies feel like much ofThis game sucks. The gameplay and graphics are better than the first. That's not exactly a compliment though, the first is 8 years old. Regardless, the story is so far beyond complete butt cheeks that it is mind-blowing. The game also seems to have a political agenda. The terrible story aside, the game feels like 50% filler objectives to stretch things out. The enemies feel like much of the same. They added one, maybe two, new infected that blend in so much with what was already there that it doesn't feel refreshing at all. Watch someone else play it, get bored 70% of the way through, save your money.… Expand
  17. Sduckgirl
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Um dos poucos jogos que me fizeram chorar, uma obra prima! Gostei muito da jogabilidade e gráficos também ! Perfeito !
  18. encore209x50
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Total waste of time and money, will never support ND again for all the misleading marketing and false DCMA claims ans this trash heap of a game,
  19. Davicillo
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    It's **** amazing, the best game I ever played in my life. It has the best details that I ever seen in a videogame
  20. Manats
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I really don't understand all the criticism and hate this game is getting. Some of them do genuinely seem to come from people that never played rhe game or played just a part of it or just read the leaks. The only real criticism I can think of is that the plot is overpacked but even that combines quite well. Both of the characters you play have an amazing fleshed out story and that's notI really don't understand all the criticism and hate this game is getting. Some of them do genuinely seem to come from people that never played rhe game or played just a part of it or just read the leaks. The only real criticism I can think of is that the plot is overpacked but even that combines quite well. Both of the characters you play have an amazing fleshed out story and that's not easy considering one of them is a completely new character. The tension and suspens you get i don't think i ever felt in a game. The emotional turnoil is amazing. I had to take like 5 min brakes just to recover mentally sometimes. A big complaint i read is the ending and I have to say out of all the endings I imagined that may have been the happiest I could've imagined, especially for a game like this.
    Yes some controversial, bold decisions were made and honestly hats off for them. Some people will hate, some people will love it(well maybe not love it but embrace them)
    It    … Expand
  21. ToxicEst
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Me encanto el juego en general, su jugabilidad y su historia son dignas, supieron manejar muy bien la historia tocando temas psicológicos
  22. JackR23
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    El juego mantiene la jugabilidad del primero pero perfeccionada. Graficamente es de lo mejor de ps4 y un gran sountrack. La historia es muy arriesgada y cruda, con un mensaje amargo.
  23. oscarzrt
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasted my time & money in this trash called TLOU 2.
    They ruined one of the best game ever!    … Expand
  24. LiePz
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    História boa, gráficos bons, gameplay boa... Com certeza é um dos melhores da geração, se destaca no meio de muitos jogos, simplesmente incrível o que a naught dog fez com esse game, acabou não agradando a todos, mas se você jogar e se aprofundar no game, entendendo tudo, você irá amar!
  25. saod216
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    dañaron una obra maestra, me toco vender el juego a mitad de precio. una verdadera basura
  26. Parziva1
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok. I think i should start with the cool things: First of all, the gameplay is just like the original game, so that's a good thing. The music really fits, and the visuals are really beautiful. I can hear, i can see, and i can play in a wonderful way.

    So, why do i give it a 3?
    The story, THE **** STORY

    WHY DID THEY DO MY DEAR JOEL DIRTY LIKE THAT? WHY?
    Because muh revenge. Just because of that.

    I'm going to be absolutely honest. I wouldn't have minded if Joel had died. BUT DEMONIZING HIM AND BEATING HIM TO A PULP? REALLY? There are better ways to manage things like that.
    Now, Abbie. ABBIE. I really had a bad time playing as her, i couldn't forgive her for Joel, and the only thing i liked about her side of the story was the Scar brothers (though they killed one of them, so..... Yeah, that was really **** overall)

    Another thing i found really sad and disappointing was the ending. YOU DO A WHOLE **** ADVENTURE TO SEATTLE, YOU TRY TO AVENGE JOEL (your "dad"/parental figure), WHICH GOT BEATEN UP AND KILLED IN FRONT OF YOU, YOUR (PREGNANT) GIRLFRIEND ALMOST GETS KILLED, YOUR FRIEND/BIOLOGIC DAD OF YOUR KID GETS SHOT IN THE FACE AND DIES RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, So you spend a long time trying to rebuild your life, with constant traumas from the past, and your "uncle" (which was also deformed by the same bad guy) finally gives you a hint of where THE VILLAIN may be.
    So you decide to risk it all to finally get that sweet revenge. YOU FIND HER, YOU FIGHT HER, YOU WIN! But nooooooooo, i can't kill her, She aint that bad of a person, she cares about his friend (which you don't know at all so why would you care?) SO WHAT WILL I DO? I'LL SET HER FREE! I'LL **** LET HER GO WITHOUT ANY KIND OF REASON!.
    What i'm trying to say is, the story really should've at least allowed you to have a choice in the matter, because for me, i would've definitely killed Abbie, without a doubt (but that doesn't mean that everyone will have the same idea as me, so it would've been great to have a choice).

    Now, to wrap things up, i will say this: If you like it, good for you, thou art a free individual. BUT, that doesn't mean that i will enjoy the same things as you. For me this game was really good, a solid sequel to the masterpiece that was the first TLOU, but for every right it gave me, like the gameplay or the soundtrack, it kicked me in the balls with the story. I enjoyed the first half of the game with Ellie, though i feel that some traits of her where changed (but since she grew up it's all right); i DESPISED the second half with Abbie, and the end was pretty disappointing overall. So yeah, that's why i think it deserves a 3    … Expand
  27. Elbaltiloco
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Me parece una accion inmadura de parte de los gamers calificar este videojuego con notas tan mediocres cegandose en sus caprichos antes que en su juicio evaluativo. El juego es una maravilla a nivel jugable, narrativo, y grafico. Me parece un acierto por parte de ND haber arriesgado tanto por contar lo que ellos querian antes que lo que queriamos que contaran.
  28. jPetsas
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    If you've even played the previous game, please forget this exists. Just knowing that this trash exist brings my blood to a boil!
  29. stoyboy
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Totally undeserving of the hate and review bombing. If you see the game the entire way through, you cannot deny the technical and emotional marvel this tale is. I kind of describe it as an amazing story that I wish wasn't told, but I am damn happy I got to experience it. This is not something you can watch or read. It is one you have to sit down and experience for yourself. It's notTotally undeserving of the hate and review bombing. If you see the game the entire way through, you cannot deny the technical and emotional marvel this tale is. I kind of describe it as an amazing story that I wish wasn't told, but I am damn happy I got to experience it. This is not something you can watch or read. It is one you have to sit down and experience for yourself. It's not perfect, but it's pretty close.… Expand
  30. Archultram
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A pesar del lamentable ataque injustificado en su salida, es importante después de acabarlo y platinarlo aclarar cada parte del juego:

    Jugabilidad: se siente la evolución desde la primera parte, brindando grandes opciones para enfrentar las situaciones, ya sea de forma sigilosa o totalmente como una maquina de matar. Gráficos: Me parece que las imágenes hablan por sí mismas, una gran    A pesar del lamentable ataque injustificado en su salida, es importante después de acabarlo y platinarlo aclarar cada parte del juego:

    Jugabilidad: se siente la evolución desde la primera parte, brindando grandes opciones para enfrentar las situaciones, ya sea de forma sigilosa o totalmente como una maquina de matar.

    Gráficos: Me parece que las imágenes hablan por sí mismas, una gran forma de cerrar la generación actual, todas las texturas con un gran nivel de detalle, incluso se puede apreciar las texturas en la ropa, y los rostros de los personajes sumamente expresivos.

    Sonido: Al igual que el primero juega un papel importante aqui, no solo por el soundtrack que te ira acompañando para cada situación, también es importante para poder detectar a los enemigos (ellos podrán hacer lo mismo si haces ruido al correr o pisar objetos como cristales rotos), o incluso grandes detalles como poder abrir las cajas fuertes guiandote por el sonido.

    Diseño: Este es un punto que merece la pena destacar, todos los escenarios por diseño permiten explotar todas las situaciones desde diferentes ángulos, y está de una forma excelente retratado la union de restos de edificios y calles en conjunto a la naturaleza, mostrando estampas post apocalipticas muy pocas veces vistas.

    Historia: Este es uno de los puntos más atacados, pero es importante resaltar que no porque sea mala, desde antes del lanzamiento se habia comentado que dividiria a los usuarios y me parece que eso es acertado, es mundo que siempre ha buscado retratar de forma realista y cruda el mundo, por lo que no esperen historias típicas del héroe donde toda su vida tiene tintes magníficos y heroicos, muestra la realidad de supervivientes en un mundo cruel, y a lo largo de todo el juego se construye una narrativa acerca de lo venganza y lo mucho que pueden destruir sus consecuencias, el final es cierto no agradara a todos, pero no por eso es malo, al avanzar y vivir toda la historia para llegar al punto final va en concordancia con todo lo ocurrido, por lo que es una historia que tiene claro sus objetivos y los cumple, que a cada uno le agradece o los entienda dependera mucho de que tipo de usuarios seas.

    Conclusión: El juego es una experiencia que vale la pena, por todos los apartados podrás experimentar diferentes emociones, y que a cada uno podrá llevar al limite de diferentes maneras, si eres usuario de ps4 y lo empiezas con la mente abierta a disfrutar y poder entender la motivacióin de cada uno de sus personajes y porque hacen lo que hacen, sera mucho más gratificante de lo que puedas esperar.    … Expand
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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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