The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. betmanenko
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    It's a beautiful game. The masterpiece in gaming. Graphics, story, attention to details all in the highest level.
    The only thing I can complain about - sometimes gaming rythm slows down significantly which can influence overall impression about the gameplay.
  2. Blink0916
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    Dude, if you are so **** about your predecessor, stop being a director. Such a bad story. You ruined the work of other people in this game because of your selfishness and you should be ashamed about it.
  3. jaypanja
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best graphic on the PS4 atm. Gameplay has been upgraded from the first game. Story reflects on how people are so fragile, how confuse human can be and what cost would you take for a revenge.
  4. AnasQU990
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very bad story and bad characters (the female characters are super strong and the male characters are weak....)but the gameplay is good but don't buy and play it because the story is so so bad ......… Expand
  5. Ramparo
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece que este juego está recibiendo demasiadas críticas por diversos motivos, pero bajo mi punto de vista, la gente solo está valorando la historia y los sucesos que se encuentran en ella. Por ejemplo, hubo gente que no le gustó que se pudiese manejar a Abby y a otra gente no le pareció mal esto es por el cariño que todos le teníamos a Joel. Pero a pesar de todo, mi opinión sobre este maravilloso juego es un 9 por los motivos que detallaré a continuación: - Los gráficos son espectaculares y no he visto otro juego con tan buenos gráficos (ya se que hay juegos que tiene muy buenos gráficos pero este también los tiene) en ese aspecto le daría un 10
    - En cuanto a la historia, yo creo que no deberían de haber matado a Joel, si le querían haber hecho daño, podrían haberlo raptado a el y a Dina por ejemplo y poder haber jugado con Ellie para ver sus historias desde esos dos puntos de vista, pero haber matado a Joel y sobretodo al principio no me pareció la mejor decisión ya que es demasiado impactante para el jugador. En cuanto a las historia le pongo un 8 ya que las intenciones eran buenas a mi parecer.
    - En cuanto a los sentimientos que te produce el juego pueden llegar a ser muy confusos, desde que tengas esa sed de venganza que tiene Ellie tras la muerte de Joel, hasta sentir que Abby solo estaba intentando defenderse en mundo destruido de The Last Of Us, hasta ver que Ellie solo quiere matar a Abby debido a que está cegada por la venganza. Hay muchos tipos de sentimientos que te puede causar este juego, puede que te sientas identificado solo con Ellie, solo con Abby, o con las dos y sientas esa confusión de no saber que es lo correcto y que no lo es. Eso concretamente me pasó a mi con este juego, hasta que llegas a la conclusión de que en The Last Of Us es un mundo en el que nadie es bueno ni nadie es malo, solo intentan sobrevivir con lo que cada uno tiene. Ya que este juego se basa prácticamente en venganza y estar en ese ambiente de angustia por la muerte de seres queridos, en cuento a los sentimientos que transmite este juego le pongo un 9.

    Estos 3 puntos son los que me han llevado a tomar la decisión de poner un 9 de nota a este juego. Mucha gente no estará de acuerdo conmigo en las decisiones ya que se pueden sacar muchas conclusiones de este juego, a si que pueden opinar lo que quieran. Espero que les halla servido leer esto para aclarar el juego a mucha gente. Y bajo mi recomendación, le diría a la gente que no ha jugado el juego por las malas opiniones de la gente, que lo juegue, y cuando lo termine, que saque sus propias conclusiones. Un saludo a todos.    … Expand
  6. Lucy132
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us II es un juego bastante complejo, crudo y no es para todo el mundo, mucha gente no lo va a entender, sobretodo viniendo de el primer juego, en el que se presentaba una historia de amor en la que se remarcaba la nobleza de los personajes. En este se ve su parte más egoísta y se muestra hasta que puntos pueden llegar para lograr sus objetivos, haciendo que el espectador losThe Last Of Us II es un juego bastante complejo, crudo y no es para todo el mundo, mucha gente no lo va a entender, sobretodo viniendo de el primer juego, en el que se presentaba una historia de amor en la que se remarcaba la nobleza de los personajes. En este se ve su parte más egoísta y se muestra hasta que puntos pueden llegar para lograr sus objetivos, haciendo que el espectador los sienta diferentes a los que habíamos conocido anteriormente, ya que el tema de este no es otro que el de la venganza, pero el juego no la glorifica, no la justifica, muestra el sinsentido de esta violencia, haciendo que lleguemos a ocuestionar a los personajes que ya conocíamos; de eso va el juego, no controlamos a un héroe con una moral de santo y con unos valores inquebrantables, controlamos a un personaje con miedos y frustraciones que se siente roto y que comete errores, errores que lo dañan a el mismo y a la gente que le rodea. Es un juego muy realista, crudo y que no todo el mundo llegará a entender, pero es una auténtica joya, y creo que quien no lo haya jugado debería intentar darle una oportunidad.… Expand
  7. Volki
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    I really don't understand the disappointing about this game. I waited last of us 2 for the 1st game, and i agree with this point: the writting is sometimes slovenly, but the game is still a improvement compared to the 1st game. The gameplay is the same during searching phase, fights but with more diversity for every animation, weapons, etc.
    Difficulties that Naughty Dog met during the    I really don't understand the disappointing about this game. I waited last of us 2 for the 1st game, and i agree with this point: the writting is sometimes slovenly, but the game is still a improvement compared to the 1st game. The gameplay is the same during searching phase, fights but with more diversity for every animation, weapons, etc.
    Difficulties that Naughty Dog met during the development are sometimes noticeable in the game, yes. Playing Abby is unexpected and if i played Ellie during the entire game i could have prefered, but please try to be curious and don't be closed excepted for Ellie and Joel. This is my favorite duo and i understand frustation about it, but i really enjoyed the game thanks to a good level design (not everytime but really often) and the capacity to surprise you thanks to a perfect song design and a convincing acting    … Expand
  8. CatatauEmo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Eu arrisco dizer que foi a tacada mais perigosa que a Naughty Dog fez... com várias decisões chocantes e que subvertem as expectativas de qualquer pessoa que jogou o TLoU por completo.. porém foram super acertivos e desconstrutores com toda a história do jogo, em que você acaba vendo que não existem vilões ou heróis, e sim pessoas e pontos de vista da mesma história caótica cercada deEu arrisco dizer que foi a tacada mais perigosa que a Naughty Dog fez... com várias decisões chocantes e que subvertem as expectativas de qualquer pessoa que jogou o TLoU por completo.. porém foram super acertivos e desconstrutores com toda a história do jogo, em que você acaba vendo que não existem vilões ou heróis, e sim pessoas e pontos de vista da mesma história caótica cercada de suspense e medo por conta de todo o estrago do Cordyceps no primeiro jogo.. perfeito!… Expand
  9. Throughout
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    After playing 20+ hours of the game and avoiding all the leaks, this game surpassed my expectations in a way I didn’t think was possible. The plot is solid and the storytelling is unforgettable. Don’t let all the negative comments scare you away, it seems like people have forgotten what a single player story driven game is. As far as graphics go, I have to give it a 10/10, all lighting andAfter playing 20+ hours of the game and avoiding all the leaks, this game surpassed my expectations in a way I didn’t think was possible. The plot is solid and the storytelling is unforgettable. Don’t let all the negative comments scare you away, it seems like people have forgotten what a single player story driven game is. As far as graphics go, I have to give it a 10/10, all lighting and environmental detail is extremely immersive as well as the character detail and dialogue. They also reward you for going off the beaten path and exploring the world which is always a plus. This game puts you into the story they are telling in an extremely effective way, and I’m excited to see the end. No matter how it winds up this will still go down as one of the greatest games to date.… Expand
  10. hdp-plata
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    I post this notice after I finished the game, which is not the case for many. Let's be clear, this game is obviously not worth a completely ridiculous average score. Is it worth the notes obtained in the press, which almost unanimously qualify it as a masterpiece? I don't think so either.

    Graphically the game is very beautiful, it is not a slap either but I clearly do not have to    I post this notice after I finished the game, which is not the case for many. Let's be clear, this game is obviously not worth a completely ridiculous average score. Is it worth the notes obtained in the press, which almost unanimously qualify it as a masterpiece? I don't think so either.

    Graphically the game is very beautiful, it is not a slap either but I clearly do not have to complain about this side. I only encountered one big bug in my 27 hours of play, so the optimization is also there, the game is technically well finished.

    The scenario ... great subject ... it is a completely subjective opinion, I rather appreciated it, I found it coherent but it also did not carry emotionally as I expected. I found the new characters quite bland.

    The big problem for me is above all in the very structure of the game, what we do there is just absolutely not interesting! We advance, we arrive in an area with enemies inside or outside but will ultimately be the same as the previous one, human or infected no matter there is no difference in how to defeat them. It lacks surprises, variations in events.
    Having to shave the walls and furniture to 20 cm to see if we can loot an item or not is simply unbearable, Naughty Dog should have made this more visible.
    The successions of keys on which to press to create ammunition or care are not intuitive and pose problem during fights in difficult mode because the enemy simply does not leave us time to create anything.

    TLOU Part II is for me a good game, pleasant to do, no more no less.    … Expand
  11. CzarnyCs
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The best emotional journey :) thank you ND so much :) im wating for TLOU 3 !
  12. RaineDavis
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has made a lot of bold choices that angered a mass majority of The Last of Us fans, I did my absolute best to be as open minded as possible and upon finishing the game I didn't know how to feel, and as a disclaimer I'll say that I'm a HUGE fan of stories focusing on misery and tragedy. I played the first game on release and have held it to a masterpiece level, I came into the sequel with a handful of spoilers and was infuriated with some of the choices made. Though as I played, I couldn't hide my dread for the things I knew were to come.

    Now I must say, I became VERY invested as I played and it's one of the only games in the current generation I didn't have to force myself to finish. I hated Abby to begin with but her reasons became more clear as I progressed, although I couldn't forgive her for killing Joel and was very aggravated when playing as her against Ellie. But I did feel pretty bad for Abby after finding her tortured and hanging on the pillar. Her escaping pissed me right off, but as I thought how she suffered worse than death, Although I wanted Ellie to kill her, I understood why she left.

    Ellie had become very unlikable throughout this game. It was reasonable and believable to her character and situation but how she treated Joel and Tommy seemed very uncalled for. Her decisions to leave Abby alive, brake the promise to Tommy and not tell him she changed her mind, and close out Joel after he came clean and kept his patience. I don't know if I rooted for her because of the history of the first game or because she was the less unpleasant of the two characters. But i was happy she survived and curious where it goes from here.

    I wanted more emotion with the final scene between Joel and Ellie, as I feel the final encounter left a lot to be desired but still had me pretty chocked up how Joel cried and couldn't get out what he wanted to say. A few things lost my emotion, namely how large Abby was and Lev going through a gender transition, more power to them, but I feel during an apocalypse it doesn't seem like something you'd see. a little nit picking but it did cross my mind.

    Overall I didn't want the story to follow what it did, but I was as open minded as I could be and ended up enjoying the game, not as much as the first, but enjoyed it non the less and followed my funny little fetish of a tragic story. You should play it if you were a fan of the first game, but do your best to go in without any hate towards it and don't let all the bad reviews deter you. If you've already played it try not to let the hate train effect your opinion, a lot of things I disliked about this game, but there's not denying it was good. Just a lot of questionable choices.    … Expand
  13. akujal
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    The Ratings main cause is story which could have been more smoother otherwise we have such fine gameplay and other options and everything you can explore , story is just okay okay if it could have been improved more the game could have been 11/10 but there it goes only for story. Let's wait for Instalment III which would be more interesting story wise than Part II , hope for the best! ThisThe Ratings main cause is story which could have been more smoother otherwise we have such fine gameplay and other options and everything you can explore , story is just okay okay if it could have been improved more the game could have been 11/10 but there it goes only for story. Let's wait for Instalment III which would be more interesting story wise than Part II , hope for the best! This was a daring step from Naughty Dog Developers to release a story like this for their all time favourite game of all over the world.… Expand
  14. Lollobrigida
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Fascists who rated this masterpiece 0 don't even have a brain.
    I suggest them to leave the comment section of every **** video on YouTube or blog about tlou and go in the streets to show their support to the #BLM cause. Oh no, wait, they're fascists.
    Happy pride month y'all ❤️
  15. Thatguy420
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    I was kinda dissapointed with the story but everything else was perfect so i cant just give it a 0 because of the story like everyone else did
  16. daniellipe93
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is fantastic, graphics are fantastic, but the story... Jesus, is a really a mess.
    Don't waste your money on this sequel.
  17. Ale84
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    simply amazing you see the great work of the developers. The story is compelling and has a more than satisfactory duration. He is the worthy successor to the first chapter
  18. GPODAWUND
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I waited a couple of days to write my review so I could let it sink in.

    I personally do not understand all of the hate for this game...I guess that's just the world we live in today, and people are mad that this story isn't the way they would tell it. The world of TLOU is dark, and the people living in it are just trying to survive in their own way (and maybe survival is to take    I waited a couple of days to write my review so I could let it sink in.

    I personally do not understand all of the hate for this game...I guess that's just the world we live in today, and people are mad that this story isn't the way they would tell it. The world of TLOU is dark, and the people living in it are just trying to survive in their own way (and maybe survival is to take advantage of others), but it is what it is. There are no heroes in TLOU, there are only survivors, and because of that this isn't a feel good story...just as the first one wasn't a feel good story (Joel literally lied to Ellie at the end of the first game by telling her the Fireflies couldn't do anything with her immunity).

    Personally, I loved this game and I can't wait to play through it again.    … Expand
  19. Tybo31
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I understand people's issues with the story, but this game is still super fun and a technical masterpiece. Blowing people up with proximity mines is the most fun I've had in a while.
  20. Skef14
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2020! From the plot to the graphic component. All people condemning the game just because of LGBT people, I sympathize with you!
  21. Abbyx
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Very Good Game
    I hope it's the best game of the year
    The story has the best narrative
  22. Gwen0100
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Nothing is perfect, but, The Last of Us part 2 has an incredible, deep, and moving story that is a worthy follow up to the original. The gameplay mechanics are a polished version of the first game, giving immediate familiarity, but with an additional layer that makes for a more rewarding experience.
  23. cgdubdub
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I've been a fan of linear, story driven games since I can remember. I played TLOU (part 1) about 12 months ago, and it did a damn great job at showing me how invested a game can get you in it's story and characters; But nothing could have prepared me for Part II. Naughty Dog clearly knew that this franchise has a strong emotional grip on it's players, and they utilised that to presentI've been a fan of linear, story driven games since I can remember. I played TLOU (part 1) about 12 months ago, and it did a damn great job at showing me how invested a game can get you in it's story and characters; But nothing could have prepared me for Part II. Naughty Dog clearly knew that this franchise has a strong emotional grip on it's players, and they utilised that to present something so damn refreshing, unique and emotional. I have never experienced such a gripping, emotional journey in a videogame. You can enter this game and let one event ruin your entire experience (an event I personally believed to be totally in line with the tone of the series), or instead, you can accept the direction, and let it take you on this challenging journey. The ups and downs felt so genuine – the writing never feels contrived, and the characters just feel real.

    Sure, it has it's issues as well, which for me sit mostly with occasional gameplay and A.I. hiccups. For example, support character A.I. sometimes gets in the way, or becomes a pain to navigate with. This is something you never dealt with in God of War, for example. Occasionally the character you're playing can feel rigid in its motions, especially when transitioning between different walking surfaces. The same can be said for engaging with the interact prompt when picking things up etc... sometimes you find yourself shuffling around for a few seconds until the damn Triangle button prompt lets you activate it. Also, the interaction with your weapons/crafting menu's can be a bit too step-by-step driven – an example might be when selecting a weapon, and then selecting to reload quickly after – you have to wait for your character's weapon accessing animation to completely finish before you can instruct to reload; It would have been nice to have some more fluidity in this process, and allow speedier instructions, or at least instructions that are tacked on in that instance to play after the character finishes the animation. In the grand scheme of it, though, these things are very quickly overlooked, but do drop the gameplay score a bit as it pulls you out of the game.

    One thing I would like to give an extra mention to, is the audio design. I played this with Extreme Dynamic Range enabled, under Studio Reference. This was on a 2.1 KEF system. This was nothing short of exceptional. The gunshots were jarring, the whistles of the Seraphites in the distance were clear and incredibly well placed, the ambience of the cut-scenes pulled you in. The game has a dark, disorienting bass-driven tone in the darkest scenes of the game, which feels incredible. Each kill felt horrific and impactful, and each major cutscene had such a strong soundstage and tonal mood, that I was genuinely impressed.

    I never review games – honestly, I generally just don't really care. I play a game, I finish it, it was good, sure, it was bad, whatever. This game deserves a genuine review, though. I can't believe how anyone can play this from start to finish and not feel that the emotional cues were expertly placed. I'm a 30 year old dude and it even had me tearing up at the end... i'm so damn impressed. The story didn't go how you wanted it to, and for that I am incredibly glad, because I want to be taken on a unique path.

    For me, this is a solid 9.5/10, which I'm rounding to 10 for Metacritic.
    Visuals: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Story: 10
    Audio: 10

    I hope Naughty Dog continues to push the boundaries of story driven gameplay. I cannot wait to see what's next.    … Expand
  24. Godwurmple
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    the people who didn't like the story are basic, or they didnt play the game. fact.
  25. Vcsrl
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrivelmente fascinante, altamente imersivo. Com certeza o mais envolvente que já vi na história, com os personagens e suas filosofias.
  26. FidelDM
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Un excelente game de inicio a final, una trama que t hace ponerte en la piel de ellie y un apartado grafico, sonoro y artístico de 10...
  27. ArturoAlejandro
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego e historia que e visto en mi vida muy recomendable para la persona que piense comprarlo
  28. Spike19
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After playing the original Last of Us probably around 10 times through because it’s one of my favorite games of all time I was extremely excited to play part 2. I stayed away from all the leaks and went into the game with very high expectations. I even preordered the special edition and the ps4 pro console edition. After finishing the game I was extremely disappointed. Naughty Dog and Sony deceived me from the trailers. Scenes they provided with every trailer I saw made me believe he was a vital part of the game. However what they did was model swap him and change his appearance from flashbacks. They then decide to kill Joel off and make you play as his killer for half of the game. Playing as Abbey was brutal to play through. There was not a single second playing through her story that I enjoyed. And not one time did I emphasized with her character. Sony and Naughty Dog deliberately kept her out of the trailers and reviews because they knew if the fans found out about playing half of the game as her they would not have bought the game. I am extremely disappointed. I don’t believe I will ever be able to play the game through again. Playing as Abbey was punch in the face to fans.



    hisappearance from flashbacks.    … Expand
  29. BigBoss2505
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Just as when I played the first game, my thoughts are basically saying that there won't be any other game - or media at all - that could give me such emotions. This game is about empathy. Just as it is about revenge. An infinite cycle. People these days reallydislike to see the other side of the story, and Naughty Dog knows that, THAT'S THE FERLING THRY WANNA PASS TO YOU. And they do itJust as when I played the first game, my thoughts are basically saying that there won't be any other game - or media at all - that could give me such emotions. This game is about empathy. Just as it is about revenge. An infinite cycle. People these days reallydislike to see the other side of the story, and Naughty Dog knows that, THAT'S THE FERLING THRY WANNA PASS TO YOU. And they do it flawlessly. If you're reading this, don't judge the game for the review bombing it is receiving Please, play the game and feel the emotions for yourself. Play it open-minded, and feel uncomfortable yet astounded...… Expand
  30. PlagueFlowers
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do yourself a favour, ignore the negative reviews, and ignore the spoilers. Play the game for yourself and make up your own mind. One of the most captivating games I have ever played. I am perplexed at the negativity this game gets, and essentially boils down to people rating it bad because it didn't go that way. The game is about death, loss, and consequence. If you aren't ready to accept that, and that your favourite character is not and unstoppable superhero, then don't play the game. The storytelling is confronting yet rewarding, the gameplay is unlike anything you have ever experienced.… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
93

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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