The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Pukio
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    La jugabilidad es buena, muy parecida al del uno, eso me gusta, pero, la historia es malísima, se caga en varias cosas que vimos en el primero, y Dios, que final más anti-climatico.
  2. akf123683
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story ruins the entire game experience, despite good graphics and play style.… Expand
  3. micholo
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics&Audio: 10/10 TLO2 carves our the last pieces of power it can find out of this console and delivers a beautiful composition.
    Character Development: 1/10
    Joel: Alive->dead
    Elly: Whiny -> whiny
    Abby: Revenge -> Revenge . . . Wow
    Story: 1/10
    Pretty much non-existent except cutscenes
    Gameplay 2/10
    Combat so bad you have to use stealth pretty much always. Repetitive and unoriginal    … Expand
  4. Smaila
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved it, don't listen to those who says it's a 0/10 game, maybe you don't like the story, but it's a really good game to play… Expand
  5. JoelBestChar
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So , i am going to try and review the game the best i can and how i take it in my head..
    So first off , Joel's death wasn't done right , no matter the kind of reason you think you have , it doesn't justify , the Devs want us to see that the Last of Us World is a cruel world and anyone can die in a heartbeat , just like that..
    The problem is , we already know how cruel the world is , with the likes of character like Tess/Sam/Henry we get the world ins't sunshines and rainbows , it's a Post-Apocalypic world...
    The First Part of the game was actually good , taking Joel's death out obviously , playing with Ellie was a good experience , the Second Part not so much..Everyone has the right for revenge , no matter if it's Ellie or Abby or anyother character , Revenge isn't just for the main characters of course , but Abby dind't try to understand wether the reason for her revenge was what's she thought , she could've first ask the reason for her Father's death but yeah!
    So about develpmente , pretty lacking , Ellie's develpment was actually backwards , Abby's develpment is non-existent and even tho i didn't actually hate playing with her , i felt it wasn't natural and necessary , when ever i played with her , just wanted to switch back to Ellie.
    Gameplay , for all people that are saying that the gameplay was stucked in the first one stop being a dick , that just a reason for you to hate on every aspect of the game , the gameplay is good and is solid , the jump button i don't think it's necessary , but the dodging is a nice feature , since in the Original you had just to eat everything thrown at you!
    Sound was gorgeous too , but one thing that dissapointed me was the soundtrack , compared to TLOU , this Soundtrack lacks a lot in emotion in my Opinion.
    The ending , now there is things that made the ending have sense and things it did not..
    Ellie was tired already , Ellie didn't had any Will left to fight for , literally she killed to many people (One of the reasons that both makes and doesn't make sense IMO) so she was fed up with all of that , she didn't want more blood on her hands , but in the same aspect killing all those people to just let the main one go ins't right either , plus it was basically everything in vain , losing Dina/JJ , losing her fingers , losing her Mind , her peace..All of that seemed pointless , and you can even arguably make a reason and ask:"Why even doing in the first place if you're not gonna finish it"
    Overall there was some really good stuff , like the Joel/Ellie flashbacks , especially the Swimming and the spaceship scenes , pretty magical and the main core to what Joel and Ellie storie was in The Last of Us..
    Now , i won't say the game is pure garbage , because it ain't , the Story is badly written , i could make a better one myself..
    Overall:

    Pros:
    Gameplay
    Sound
    Portrayal of the World
    Graphics
    Scenery

    Cons:
    unappealing characters
    Game is to long for what is trying to achieve (could do it in about 70-80% of what it has)
    Story is terrible written
    The core of what the game is about is only present in a few scenes    … Expand
  6. Mograine
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Story is awful, characters awful as well, motivation is JUST NOT HERE, logic dead as well. For Joel.
  7. Joekr773
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Worst writing ive ever seen in a video game. They force that negan peraona from the walking dead and that game of thrones ending on you, this game wasnt for the fans, i dont know who it was for.
  8. JuanRojas
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buena la historia, pero en la parte argumental ví muchos huecos en la historia lo que no fue de mi agrado, tampoco me gustó controlar a Abby, sinceramente su historia no me llamo mucho la atención pero el final y lo demás si me pareció más entretenido.… Expand
  9. JeanMarcos_
    May 7, 2021
    9
    Good game, it really got to beat the first one, the graphics are nice, the gameplay is nice and the history too". I'm giving a grade 10 so it compensates all the bad grades people are giving for free hate (since they started doing it by 2 hours after it was released, and there was not even time for anything in the game) if you wanna know if the game is good or no, it's better to see withGood game, it really got to beat the first one, the graphics are nice, the gameplay is nice and the history too". I'm giving a grade 10 so it compensates all the bad grades people are giving for free hate (since they started doing it by 2 hours after it was released, and there was not even time for anything in the game) if you wanna know if the game is good or no, it's better to see with your own eyes, even if the storyline may not look as good as the first one for you, the experience of PLAYING it is always gonna be good.… Expand
  10. nessum
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. gameplay and graphics are barely upholding this game from a **** zero , story is completely **** why kill off Joel and include lgbt and **** trans that mainstream audiences don’t like ?!?… Expand
  11. Stae
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No plot All scene have holes.
    They had to make independent movie.
    Not series game....    … Expand
  12. Marquitos
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game doesnt has the same story line as The Last of us part I; however, it makes you love it despite the fact of Joel's death at the begining of the game. When you learn about why Abby killed Joel, you actually understand her and you cant say you wouldnt have done the same if you were abby. Then you kill all of her friends. What would you want her to do if not try to kill you and Tommy? The game has great graphics. I would give it a 10/10 but sometime the exploring parts are just too boring.… Expand
  13. Sandy75
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Slap in the face for fans of the first LoU! Yes graphics, sound design, voice acting etc are great. Technically its super impressive BUT the story and the writing are completely abhorrent this time around. This game has none of the charm, heart or soul of the first one. Do not support people that spit on your beloved characters.
  14. Sid308
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это не прививка от гомофобии, а клизма от уважения… Expand
  15. Tekbear
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! it is a real improvement from the already great first installment. The pacing is really well done and the story keeps drawing me in. T~hey got rid of some annoying mechanics of the first game and it feels like a much smoother experience. seriously one of the best i have ever played.

    i also find Ellie as a character much more compelling than Joel. people    This game is absolutely amazing! it is a real improvement from the already great first installment. The pacing is really well done and the story keeps drawing me in. T~hey got rid of some annoying mechanics of the first game and it feels like a much smoother experience. seriously one of the best i have ever played.

    i also find Ellie as a character much more compelling than Joel. people who are really butt-hurt by him not taking the spotlight really need to check their daddy issues.    … Expand
  16. annual_ring
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    beautiful graphics
    but nothing else
    dont pay for it
    I will never but NDs game again
  17. Raul0582
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Nan très surpris pas le scénario la trame de l'histoire comment il nous la raconte visuellement magnifique. Apres je peux comprendre que bcp de personnes n'aime pas surtout le début du jeu est très dure ..... mais le studio a eu qd meme les couilles de le faire !!
  18. RobertoSchettin
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is the peak of this generation and It’ll define next games to come, seriously just play it. I challenge you to find a single flaw that’s not based on your personal opinion on how the story should end, and how much you hate lesbians.
  19. Nixursa
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 (The Last of Us 2) Is a disgrace to the original game and the franchise as a whole. The original game found light in the dark world that naughty dog created by using clever dialogue and a fantastic relationship between Joel and Ellie. This relationship was built throughout the entire story and ultimately is what drove many people to love the game. Not only were the characters realistic and likable but the journey they go through is beautiful and unforgiving at the same time. The characters are fleshed out in a natural flow and as we play the game we grow a bond with the characters just as Ellie and Joel are in the game. Respectively, in TLOU2, we find ourselves with characters that are thrown at us with little backstory and no development. The only character that brings the same spark as Joel and Ellie's relationship did is Dina. However, this is short-lived as Dina becomes pregnant and becomes a side character that is forgotten about almost as quickly as she was becoming interesting. With Dina out of the picture, we get Jesse as a companion which is a complete disaster; the character is seldom enjoyable and we don't know any of his backstory or who he is as a person. The combination of these two characters ultimately cuts Ellie's part of the game into 3 sections. Parts with Ellie and Dina which are enjoyable, parts with Jesse which are lackluster, and parts with only Ellie which would have been a nice splash of darkness if the parts with Jesse felt refreshing, although they did not and therefore we have the feeling of a much too lonely story, not to mention that Ellie herself has become an even darker character with only a fraction of her endearing dialogue. Aside from those characters, the others are little explored - Maria and Tommy barely appear, although they could have definitely been much more involved characters that would have brought a sense of familiarity given that we met them in the first game and that Tommy is Joel's brother. Finally, without Joel to converse with Ellie, the brief joy that could be shared in such a dark world was lost and Naughty Dog's effort was poor at keeping it refreshing, which brings us to the story that has disappointed millions.

    In the first game, the story was of a typical post-apocalypse game; a person is immune and goes to save the world. Of course, this stereotypical plot is riddled with fantastic dialogue, intriguing characters, and impeccable plot-twists, all wrapped up in flawless storytelling. Although there is another piece of the puzzle that makes Ellie and Joel's adventure unique - only they could have that story. In TLOU2, the plot is a generic revenge story; a loved one dies, and the hurt party seeks out revenge by killing the characters who harmed her loved one. Anyone could have this story. It isn't unique and it isn't refreshing, and it's one of the reasons why the entire plot in the first place was a direction that the game shouldn't have gone in. Aside from the revenge plot being mundane, it was stupid - the character of Abby felt completely irredeemable since everyone loved Joel - no matter how you saw his decision in the first game, and for the record, I disagreed with it. His death was long overdue - however, his death was not overdue in such a manner that portrayed him as a novice of the bleak and unforgiving world they live in.
    In the first game, we see Joel and Ellie in a car entering a town and are greeted by a man that calls out for help - Joel instantly sees this as an ambush, showing his experience in reading situations, so unless Abby and all of her friends are actors, I think I'd rather come to the conclusion that it was simply poor writing. Moreover, we play as the killer of Joel which was largely in the second half of the game - this introduction to a new character is trying to shape a moral foundation for her actions however for many it is already too late. She is hard to be seen in any other light than the person that killed a favorite character which is why her approximately 8-hour playthrough felt like an obligatory side mission which I couldn't wait to finish. In my opinion, the fact that I don't like Abby isn't my fault - She isn't funny or interesting and her moral compass is shoved down the player's throat in an attempt to redeem her actions which simply does not pan out, not to mention the horrific ending of Ellie getting her fingers chomped off and her suddenly remembering Joel for a split-second and deciding to spare Abby; it's not Ellie, it's not character development, it's poor writing and it's a poor ending set out to be poetic but simply does not feel satisfying or elegant at all - They rushed character development and told a foolish story in a lousy manner that paid a terrible homage to Game Of Thrones by killing characters for no reason.

    Gameplay was good but lacked diversity and flare; same with enemy types.
    Graphics, voice acting, level design 10/10

    PS: 5000 character limit; unlucky.    … Expand
  20. Mrone
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Gameplay Is so Good But Stories is really bad...that's Awful and ending is so bad
    I can't believe that after Years,I am very sad that my favorite game was ruined
  21. juannbini
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Manny Druckman spits on Joel (us gamers) shame on you gamepress and sony! this is poor storytelling, awful characters, good gameplay, empty world!
  22. kurikomoe
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    I just to angry to say a single word. How dare he write such a story. TLOU2 is a GAME ! NOT A MOVIE, I have my own value of what is right and what is wrong. DO NOT TEACH ME WHAT I SHOULD DO
  23. MlSAGl
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Good graphics, garbage story. I will just pretend tlou2 never existed. I would not recommend buying it.
  24. Leo07
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished the game and I really disliked it.
    Now gives us multiplayer- please.    … Expand
  25. dumbincels
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I actually played the game, and I loved every minute of it. The way the game recontexualises the orginial and gives new perspectives to the cycles of violence that drive the conflict in the game was masterfully done.
  26. estragacu
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    I am really disappointed at Naughty dog.

    Graphics are great indeed, but for us that played the first game we know that the last of us is much more than that
  27. SzF
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I can assure you guys that it has left me completely unsatisfied and down-right wondering why i put myself through the pain of finishing this thing. Im gonna keep this spoiler free. More cutscenes than any game I've ever played in the past 3 years, coupled with a confusing and almost nonsense plot, and no emotional payoff at the end of it all. Some scenes were just brutal for the sake ofI can assure you guys that it has left me completely unsatisfied and down-right wondering why i put myself through the pain of finishing this thing. Im gonna keep this spoiler free. More cutscenes than any game I've ever played in the past 3 years, coupled with a confusing and almost nonsense plot, and no emotional payoff at the end of it all. Some scenes were just brutal for the sake of being brutal, with no psychological build up or anything resembling smooth character development, just strange decisions made in the moment especially THAT ENDING, UGH!!! I regret putting my faith in naughty dog after the leak, should have trusted the reviews and saved my money.

    Yes, it is indeed as bad as they say. Save 60 dollars and don't even bother.    … Expand
  28. asapPablo
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    so **** up
    Neil Druckmann did Joel dirty
    the game has a horrible plot
    Neil Druckmann is a joke
  29. kstewart0825
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Overall I enjoyed the game play and the story. The character development could have been better. Regardless as a fan of TLoU I believe the twists and turns were believable.
  30. Aalexashka
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ужаснейшая игра! Позор! Так хорошо сделать Анч, и так хреново сделать Ласт. Мне ещё тогда первый не опнравился. Я сам его не проходил, сидел рядом с другом, с которым мы вместе стримы ведём, он её проходил, а я скучал и терпел. Так вот, эту я, естественно, проходить сам тоже не буду. Обзоров и начал прохождений мне вполне достаточно, чтобы понять, что из себя представляет эта игра. Тут такие же глупые, неестественные диалоги, озвучка диалогов, такое же глупое поведение людей и других персонажей. Игра пытается претендовать на реаличтичность вижена, на реалистичность физики, поведения, но при этом во всём видна такая тупизна, просто ужас!!!! Лица людей не похожи на реальные лица, поведение, походка не похожи, диалоги не похожи на реальные. Физика животных, как и внешний вид тоже не естественные. В самом начале увидел, как лошадь бежит по снегу, и это так небрежно сделано, да ещё и физика движения лошади вообще ничего общего с реальностью не имеет, не говоря о физике её взаимодействия с внешним миром, со снегом, на которые она наступает. Кстати, такую же фигню я заметил и в отношении человеческих взаимодействий с предметами и окружающим миром. Вообще ужасно проработано. И это в игре, которая хочет казаться реальностью, фильмом! Короче, жесть. Дальше, сюжет. Скукотища полнейшая. То, что там показывают и то, что приходится делать по сюжету, не вызывает никакого интереса. Приходится через силу это всё делать, потому что надо. В общем... Дальше продолжать не буду.. И так понятно всё, в каком духе дальше речь бы шла. Я не могу похвалить эту игру даже за графику, в отличие от других ребят и обзорщиков. Отстой, а не игра!!!!!!… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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