The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Jemoi
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    So i wasn't one of those hype boys waiting till game will come out and being mad after every delay game had. I mean I bought the pre order and after first part had expectations. The game was good but compared to the first part as a continuation it was just medium. And i would give the game maybe 7 or 8. But the last hour of the game was just awful. Not going to spoil anything but believeSo i wasn't one of those hype boys waiting till game will come out and being mad after every delay game had. I mean I bought the pre order and after first part had expectations. The game was good but compared to the first part as a continuation it was just medium. And i would give the game maybe 7 or 8. But the last hour of the game was just awful. Not going to spoil anything but believe me. That was bad, really bad. New mechanics, really nice looking collectables, graphic that was was breathtaking. I am just hoping that all of these thing that happened are not made by the decisions of Druckmann and it's somebody else fault. I respect guy to much. I would rather have to wait another 7 years to get new TLOU 2 with completely new story and never get TLOU 3. My heart is broken and minds confused. Probably never going to play this game again. But definitely going i am going to play TLOU once again.… Expand
  2. DrMnike
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Welcome back to the Mushroom kingdom. From the music, the extreme detail of technical mastery that blend with the narrative history, this game demonstrates what Naughty Dog can deliver and I am happy that I am able to experience it now.
    Only ND can imprint the level of details in the player surroundings, leaving the quest for finding them to you, notes on the wall, dusty coffee machines,    Welcome back to the Mushroom kingdom. From the music, the extreme detail of technical mastery that blend with the narrative history, this game demonstrates what Naughty Dog can deliver and I am happy that I am able to experience it now.
    Only ND can imprint the level of details in the player surroundings, leaving the quest for finding them to you, notes on the wall, dusty coffee machines, posters, concert ads, employee of the month charts, multi-contact outlets with the known “flashy” light typical of this devices when they are off.
    I dedicated my time looking for every inch in the game to appreciate the details, I was amazed by the details on Ellie’s feelings and how her expression perfectly described that, I remember seeing Dina’s face and recalling a Jordanian friend whose name was also Dina, and how middle eastern both looked. I appreciated going back to the weapon and upgrading system, it felt organically well. I recorded the sound of preparing a Molotov bomb, the sound of the gasoline being poured in the bottle is like “Sound porn”. How the backpack reacted to Ellie’s movements, how can you tear apart with the suffering, the fear of being spotted, the sadness and desperation of your actions, the unease of knowing you will do something that isn’t nice to digest. How stressful the music makes you feel when enemies are around and then the perfect pauses where you learn more about the characters, and what drives them to do what they do.
    ND owns the history and I thank them for letting me experience it, as it is, from their mind and hearts. Play it....live it, enjoy it.    … Expand
  3. Shihab_Sharar
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Fantastic gameplay, unreal open world and a narrative that really puts into focus the perspectives no game has every ambitiously tried this generation.
  4. Silentblade1000
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Coming from someone that has already seen the leaks and were outraged as well, I gave it a fair shake and the controversy was greatly exaggerated by review bombers. It’s by no means a perfect game and, because the first one was put on such a high pedestal, it was bound to disappoint people. Taking the game for what it is: Fantastic gameplay and graphics, acting and animation that couldComing from someone that has already seen the leaks and were outraged as well, I gave it a fair shake and the controversy was greatly exaggerated by review bombers. It’s by no means a perfect game and, because the first one was put on such a high pedestal, it was bound to disappoint people. Taking the game for what it is: Fantastic gameplay and graphics, acting and animation that could only potentially be matched by Rockstar, and a narrative that (while deliberately messy at times) displays the complex nature of violence, hatred, obsession, PTSD, and even love and forgiveness, makes for an emotional and maturing story that is not for everyone, but largely NEEDS to be told.… Expand
  5. MaxBell
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Эбби отстой. Ее плохо раскрыли, отсутствуют предпосылки в прошлой части. Такое ощущение будто сюжет переписывали наспех и не успели доделать. Геймплей хорош, графика супер!
    В целом можно было бы и так но дизайн некоторых персонажей подкачал:
    (Эбби - ужасна по определению, Дина - не так красива по сравнению с актрисой, игравшей ее, Джоэл - пускай и постарел по сюжету, но выглядит слишком уж плохо, особенно по отношению к певой части)
    "повестку" не рассматриваю в принципе тк это тупо и если у тебя есть голова на плечах то ты сможешь понять что эта (повестка) ни на что не влияет
    1010
    и помните - все жизни важны!    … Expand
  6. Zaine7673
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first after a certain incident I questioned naughty dog and what they did to this game. However, I kept playing and I am so glad I did. When you can get past your own expectations, look past the things you hold onto from the last game and accept the fact that this is anew game not the old one - honestly, this game goes beyond all expectations. The details in this game is beyond belief. The story telling could have been a little better but nothing worth removing a point for. The set pieces, the texturing, the animations, the lighting, the audio, the physics and literally everything in this game is better than probably any other game I have played this generation. I wish more games were like this. Oh and yes some people die, there are lesbians in it and some other things things that may not be culturally or morally correct according to some. get over it. its a game. its a piece of art. I loved it :-)… Expand
  7. flyDelight319
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even with some ways to justify everything in the plot. The violence in some places does not make much sense.… Expand
  8. Szime
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Graphics is beautiful, the gameplay is one of the best, it's really enjoyable to play. The story is heavy but it's really good, and meaningful, those who hate it probably doesn't understand it. The main story's message is that nothing is black or white, you should see both sides of the coin. And that revenge and hatered destroy lives, unless you break the circle. And this has nothing to doGraphics is beautiful, the gameplay is one of the best, it's really enjoyable to play. The story is heavy but it's really good, and meaningful, those who hate it probably doesn't understand it. The main story's message is that nothing is black or white, you should see both sides of the coin. And that revenge and hatered destroy lives, unless you break the circle. And this has nothing to do with the scandal around the game which was in the past few months. Those who rate the game 0-2 probably don't even want to understand it.… Expand
  9. LordSkelhorn
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Genuinely one of the best games I've ever played. The storytelling, gameplay, graphics, environments and atmosphere are all at their ultimate peak in this thrilling masterpiece. The writers took daring risks with the progression of the story, but if you play the game with an open mind and take it all in, you'll come to really appreciate and love the roughly 25 hour story. I give my kudosGenuinely one of the best games I've ever played. The storytelling, gameplay, graphics, environments and atmosphere are all at their ultimate peak in this thrilling masterpiece. The writers took daring risks with the progression of the story, but if you play the game with an open mind and take it all in, you'll come to really appreciate and love the roughly 25 hour story. I give my kudos to all involved.… Expand
  10. samydums
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The games was actually good. The story was good too. People who rate this 0 are obviously those who haven’t played/finished the game just so they could hop on the bandwagon. The graphics are amazing and breathtaking! I despise Abby to be honest, but as her story continues I think i’m kinda getting her (still not like her tho) but her story arcs are actually good imo. Loved the Joel/Tommy/Ellie flashbacks plus the bonus content when Ellie sang Take Me On inside the Music Shop (made me cry). The ending feels sorta empty tho like there’s something big missing. But all in all I actually enjoyed it. I call bsh*t on the haters and fanboys **** on this game. Joel’s death was so sad and sudden and unfair but that’s just life. Ending scene where Joel and Ellie was having a talk by the porch made my heart hurt like hell :(( I would play it again now in survival mode! :D Wish me luck!… Expand
  11. ceedub00187
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    No spoilers. I went into this with an open mind...now having played it I can understand the hate the game is receiving. It's all been said but I want to add one thing. A certain tragic event that happens early that is the driving force of the story. I kind of assumed they were going to do what they did based on the commercials/trailers. Having to play as the character responsible andNo spoilers. I went into this with an open mind...now having played it I can understand the hate the game is receiving. It's all been said but I want to add one thing. A certain tragic event that happens early that is the driving force of the story. I kind of assumed they were going to do what they did based on the commercials/trailers. Having to play as the character responsible and trying to make her story sympathetic just wasn't going to work. Maybe if the original Last of US didn't exist and we just got Joel's story in flashbacks it could have worked. We were already connected to those characters and thought we were continuing their story. There was no justification they could give me that would allow me to like this other character after she did what she did. Everything about the game is top notch...and you do play as Ellie and exact some revenge which I enjoyed. But the other half brings it way down...… Expand
  12. Damiengaillard
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    What a game... I have never felt so many emotions while playing a video game.
    The story is quite simply amazing and while I understand how polarizing it is with the gamers, I can only praise Naughty Dogs for taking so many risks and deliver one of the most powerful and impactful story ever seen in the videogame industry. If this was a movie the last of us part 2 would easily tame home the    What a game... I have never felt so many emotions while playing a video game.
    The story is quite simply amazing and while I understand how polarizing it is with the gamers, I can only praise Naughty Dogs for taking so many risks and deliver one of the most powerful and impactful story ever seen in the videogame industry. If this was a movie the last of us part 2 would easily tame home the Oscar for best picture. Thank you Naughty Dogs !    … Expand
  13. snow_kong
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Don't know why this game is getting so much hate, played through the first few hours and my god how shocking this game is....unmatched facial expressions, incredible level and audio design and phenomenal graphics make this one of the most beautiful worlds ever created... The story is shocking and real.
  14. Marcus1234567
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Just finished and its easily one of the best games I've ever played. Didn't think they could top the first one but they most certainly did. The visuals are amazing sometimes I had to go into photo mode just to look at all the little details they put into this game.The gameplay is gruesome and lifelike, but the best part is the storytelling. You really connect with Ellie and Abby as theyJust finished and its easily one of the best games I've ever played. Didn't think they could top the first one but they most certainly did. The visuals are amazing sometimes I had to go into photo mode just to look at all the little details they put into this game.The gameplay is gruesome and lifelike, but the best part is the storytelling. You really connect with Ellie and Abby as they go through their journeys. The hurt, struggle, regret, fear and all the other emotions you take on personally while playing. Never have I ever had that happen in a game before. It's truly a masterpiece. Highly recommend it you won't want to put it down. I give is 5… Expand
  15. oogaboogawooga
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Not perfect, but not that bad either... the graphics and gameplay are great and the story is bold but no where near as bad as people are making it out to be. It’s not perfect but it’s very very far from bad.
  16. AleSalgado
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El juego fue realmente increíble, la jugabilidad es fantástica al igual que la banda sonora. El modo en que contaron la historia fue riesgosa, pero la amé, te deja ver el punto de vista de ambos lados y eso es increíble. El final es realista y muy conmovedor. 10/10!
  17. Ryguy2015
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us gave us an exploration of characters who we came to understand deeply throughout the time that we spent with them. In Part II, we are shown that careful characterization from all sides of conflict. Ellie is no longer the hero, but rather just a lost character desperately trying to do something that would make her life "mean something." The only way she can fathom to do this is to seek revenge for Joel's death by understanding what Joel was, because she was hurt by his actions, rather than what Joel has become after they settled in Jackson.

    Contrast this with Abby's character, which mirrors Joel's, we understand the confusion and guilt that can lead to a change of heart and return to humanity for the character. Ellie may be the one with the moth tattoo. But she spends the entire game failing to "follow the light." She fails at every turn and is punished for it as she puts the people around her in danger. Abby on the other hand, grows throughout the game to understand that she doesn't have to lose hope. There is still light for her to follow. The last shot of the game, with the moth on the guitar and Ellie in the background shows that she has finally accepted Joel for what he grew to rather than as a product of his horrific past. She accepts her last memories of Joel and then goes off into the world to follow the light and do right by him. So damn good man.

    Game play is actually fun this time around. Previously, combat felt slow and frustrating. Now, you are given freedom to approach encounters with enemies in a variety of ways. When gun fighting really kicks up, things feel frantic and rushed. The improved movement and aiming help to sell this as you can move in and out of hand to hand, to range fighting, to running away seamlessly. All the while the game maintains a brutal realism through the weight behind each action. Killing in hand to hand takes time and is messy while firing at range is high stakes to make each shot count.

    10/10. Seeing these two characters grapple with ideas of maturity in a world where childhood was never afforded to them is painful to watch in such a meaningful way. Beyond that game play is enjoyable this time around the length and variety present in the game absolutely makes it worth every penny.

    Naughty Dog cut out the crunch time in your games. People deserve better than that.    … Expand
  18. Elasofas
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    La jugabilidad me pareció exelente, la historia es como un 50/50, pero aún así es una buena transición a futuros juegos
  19. AxelBZ
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Lo que a conseguido este juego no lo a conseguido nadie,al menos personalmente me parece una obra de arte,solo hay una cosa en el juego que no me a gustado por eso no le doy el 10.
  20. Elsamueloide
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I think si the Best Game i have ver played, i used to play the last of Us 1 a Lot like 3 times, and the emotions are diferent, in the first Game You see a dad who have passed for too much and finds something that give him hope, but in the part 2 all falls down apart... In a good way because all the Game yo have that anger and the path of the vengeance. I think that the fans have pointedI think si the Best Game i have ver played, i used to play the last of Us 1 a Lot like 3 times, and the emotions are diferent, in the first Game You see a dad who have passed for too much and finds something that give him hope, but in the part 2 all falls down apart... In a good way because all the Game yo have that anger and the path of the vengeance. I think that the fans have pointed this so Bad because they waited for something diferent and naughty dog didnt give Us that fan service. And thats why i love it.
    Don't compare just enjoy    … Expand
  21. Asoo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Incredible games and creative the story is masterpiece it’s game of year with doubt and no complaints
  22. Saijax05
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is the best experience in my time , omg thanks you for game dogs. Most beautiful game , so many emotions , now this game is my top 1 game. And yea i don't like Gays ,SJW , but this game broken my heart, i love this world , i love this game. Sorry my bad English.
  23. Meraz117
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, una historia amarga pero logré entender el punto que NG querían dar entender,un mensaje que pocos captamos sobre el perdón y la misericordia
  24. rightneider
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    After two hours into the title, and how the story unfolds at this point, I really was confused if the game could really hook me. I love the first game, but this one is a different beast. What followed was an emotional rollercoaster ride that wasn't always on par with my expectations. This is basically the Game of Thrones of Videogames. You will hate the developers and also the charactersAfter two hours into the title, and how the story unfolds at this point, I really was confused if the game could really hook me. I love the first game, but this one is a different beast. What followed was an emotional rollercoaster ride that wasn't always on par with my expectations. This is basically the Game of Thrones of Videogames. You will hate the developers and also the characters for some of the decisions they made and make in the game. However, if you get involved into the story they wanna tell, you will have an absolute blast. This story isn't about hope, it's not about fun - it's a story about revenge and defeat. In the end, I must admit, that I also love this continuation of the whole story. While I'm not into what some of the characters may have become, but I'm looking forward to what awaits them in the future. You absolutely should give this game a try. Even when you think, you've heard it all throug spoilers and rants.… Expand
  25. Europcar2000
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really thoroughly enjoyed this game.. The graphics are some of the best and the combat is good step up from the first with the introduction of tall grass, crouching and silencers adding a lot of depth to the game play. At first I didn't like the story and was ready to put the controller down when I realized I was going to play as Abby for half the game. But somehow they made me care and sympathize with her and her friends. This is a story about forgiveness and revenge and I think Naughty Dog did a great job at telling it.… Expand
  26. DaquanThePigeon
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Perfect sequel to a perfect game.
    Cinematics, Graphics, Gameplay, everything off the charts. Story might not be what everyone expected it to be but in my opinion there's nothing wrong with anything the story and the characters went through.
  27. jessisabaker
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Loved this game, start to finish. Answered all the questions I had from the end of the first game.
  28. Subtervotion
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    TLOU is my favorite game. Obviously I should have high expectation for Part II. I went in knowing as little as possible. I managed to not be spoiled at all. The game was enjoyable in all aspects.

    Probably the most divisive part of TLOU Part II is the story. I thought what happened to the returning characters fit them and I enjoyed the new characters. Specifically, the character Abby. I    TLOU is my favorite game. Obviously I should have high expectation for Part II. I went in knowing as little as possible. I managed to not be spoiled at all. The game was enjoyable in all aspects.

    Probably the most divisive part of TLOU Part II is the story. I thought what happened to the returning characters fit them and I enjoyed the new characters. Specifically, the character Abby. I think her arc was handled well. Seattle Day 2 was my favorite chapter. The last chapter was quite a surprise. It worked for me. I'm looking forward to my next playthough.    … Expand
  29. Bacaneira
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get yourself be influenced by "Joel girls", prejudiced people or xbox fans that are rating the game. The Game is a masterpiece, better graphics of generation (and of all games to). Great animations, brutality and so
    Just remember this is not Uncharted, do not expect a happy ending with everyone alive. GG    … Expand
  30. Somber13
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tremendo juegaso, debe ser el juego del año si o si, lastima que a la gente no le guste por ser muy lesbico y otra por no darle mas protagonismo a joel… 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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