The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Alixenos
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Despicable character ( forced to play) kills one of the main characters in this beloved franchise dooms this game to an epic failure. Ill pretend part 2 never exists.
  2. onesadlittleboy
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best game of this year and definitely top 5 of this generation. Must play!
  3. Xcsi
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The version of game of thrones season 8 in a videogame. What the actual **** were you thinking, such disrespect towards fans, literally disgraceful.
  4. Deltasierra117a
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Naughty Dog just ruined the franchise! They killed off Joel and ruined Ellie coupled with a terrible story. And for the most of the game, you play as Joel's killer. WTF Neil cuckmen and Sony!
  5. Lolidadinprison
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    For a movie-like game like this, messing up the story is a massive deal-breaker for a lot of people, so what they improved the animation and the graphics? that's just part of the basics.
  6. ThrawnVX
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Joel died because he had to, maybe all of you didn’t realize that he was de enemy of the entire planet with a simple lie to the savior who had the cure, he went against the will of Ellie and kill innocents in the midway I obviously would have chosen the same but is wrong thing ‘cause we r thinking with the heart and not with the head.
  7. CaptJellico
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR - The critic reviews are shill/paid reviews... IGNORE THEM. This game is an absolute dumpster fire! Don't take my word for it, go watch gameplay videos on YouTube (from real gamers, not the shills), before you decide to buy--you'll be glad you did.

    Okay, so what's the long version...

    The Last of Us (what we now call "part 1") was an amazing game! I purchased a PS4 just for that game (I wait for the remastered version and it was totally worth it)! The game had excellent graphics, fantastic sound (effects and music), and absolutely solid gameplay. However, where The Last of Us really shined was in the fantastic story line. The best games are the ones which make you feel like a participant in a really good movie, and that's exactly what The Last of Us did. You really cared about Joel and Ellie, and couldn't wait to find out what happens next.

    We got the answer.

    So, let's be fair and start with the GOOD.
    Like part 1, the sequel provides beautiful graphics and level environments. Likewise, sounds is also good. The gameplay is also still solid with some decent improvements that add to the game. And that's about it.

    Now for the BAD.
    [SPOILERS]
    As I said, the story is EVERYTHING. For about the first couple of hours, the store was good. Then, a train wreak happens. Joel is killed in one of the stupidest scenes I've ever seen! After saving Abby from a horde of zombies and returning her home, they all walk into a back room and all of a sudden, Abby shoots him in the leg. She then has her men put a tourniquet on his leg, and then immediate proceeds to beat him to death with a golf club in front of Ellie (yes, it's as stupid as it sounds!). It was like one of the devs was watching Game of Thrones re-runs and decided they wanted to have a shocking and unexpected death scene for a main character because... reasons. And Joel, the guy who went through heII and back to save Ellie, now just sits there and takes it. It was little more than shock-porn and leaves the player rolling their eyes and wondering if they even want to continue playing. The story is a complete mess from that point forward, and the player is often pigeon-holed into doing stuff (often stuff that they really don't want to do) just to move the story forward.

    And this is why the game is such a complete failure. In the first game, you cared about Joel and Ellie and wanted to see what happens next. The gameplay and story were compelling and, like a great book, you were hard-pressed to put it down. The one, however, burns all that to the ground within the first two hours of gameplay. You quickly get to a point where you simply don't care about the story anymore. Joel died pointlessly, and now Ellie is on a quest for revenge (honestly, there was more depth in John Wick's quest for vengeance!). So what happens? She kills everyone involved EXCEPT Abby... she let's her live in what can only be described as a giant middle-finger to fans of the first game.

    And that's assuming you actually play to the end. I would be willing to bet that most people will only play a few hours, and then never finish the game because, when they think about firing it up again, they are like, "Meh."    … Expand
  8. BingofKlues
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Awful. Can’t believe how awful this game is compared to the original. Really disappointed
  9. baankanat
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Şu oyuna hangi gerizekalı 0-5 arası verir anlamıyorum.Malmısınız amına koyim 10/10 oyun.
  10. Medalofhonor
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waite long time this game. I like the director style to gave us story and in game ı cry when ı see joel die. Naughtydog gave us this ccharacter very good and very emetiunal. I like the gameplay and game daynemics… Expand
  11. Aschente322
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Worst sequel ever. Story sucks in all ways, boring second part of the game.
  12. wintage
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I almost excused naughty dogs abhorrent behavior trying to silence people into not saying anything critical about the game. I am not able to make it past the half way point in the game without it pushing a rusty story line and woke agenda. Will be trying to get a refund. This is most definitely pro SJW garbage that i can not get behind what Neil Druckmann was thinking is beyond me.
  13. Tidia
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A 20-hour long cold shower. The characterization and its interactions that made TLOU1's story so endearing are all gone. It used to be a story about finding happiness in a post-apocalyptic setting, and now it's just your run-of-the-mill, poorly written revenge story. Every single event (apart from Joel-Ellie related flashbacks) felt unsatisfying, especially the 2nd part of the game where you're forced to play as one of the new characters, Abby, just to make her seem somewhat lovable. Her story and interactions are so awful it only made me hate her more. How can you be that bad at character development...

    The game culminated in one of the worst, poorly written, least satisfying endings I've ever gotten to see. This game is a hard pass for any fan of TLOU1, or well, anyone for that matter.    … Expand
  14. Hitscher
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This Story is just insulting... they could have at least done these big character changes and events in a meaningful way. It just feels so cheap and dumb. Gameplay and Graphics are okay but nothing special for such a title. How can this game get anything over 70.. They must have not played the first one or any other Thirdperson Storyfocused game. Just play Tomb Raider and skip this.
  15. JohnRackham
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Great looking game (8/10), average game play (5/10), horrible story (0/10), horrible sequel (0/10).
    2.5/10 rounding down to 2 for deceptive advertising. If you loved TLoU, avoid TLoU2 at all cost.
  16. As96
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bast game for eveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer… Expand
  17. Beowulf69
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Got it this morning (based on my love of the first one and the hype for the second), and played it for a couple hours before work.

    I regret it already. (No spoilers) - I can barely recognize the characters. They are nothing like what we saw at the end of the first game. Also, you're given NO CHOICES. In every situation, you're forced to kill. Every. Single. Time. This is entirely    Got it this morning (based on my love of the first one and the hype for the second), and played it for a couple hours before work.

    I regret it already.

    (No spoilers) - I can barely recognize the characters. They are nothing like what we saw at the end of the first game. Also, you're given NO CHOICES. In every situation, you're forced to kill. Every. Single. Time. This is entirely different from the Last of Us. The game seems like it's trying to tell me that cruelty and wanton murder is bad, yet it's forcing me into wanton murder and cruelty.

    I already don't like it. As well-made as it is, as beautiful as it is, and as much a step up in terms of gameplay as it is, the game itself is not (so far) a worthy successor to The Last of Us. I shouldn't be made to feel bad for my actions in a game when I have zero choices as to how to act.

    Shame on Naughty Dog. They can do better than this.    … Expand
  18. JEFFJEFFJEFFJEF
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Dog devs ruin good series Dog devs ruin good series Dog devs ruin good series Dog devs ruin good series Dog devs ruin good series Dog devs ruin good series Dog devs ruin good series
  19. SvenLorenz
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us was the best game of the last generation, The Last of Us 2 is the best game of this generation. There was a lot of competition - Spider-Man, Horizon: Zero Dawn, God of War - but TLOU2 beat them all. It's been such a great generation for gaming. At least if you owned a PS4. If you didn't, this generation was horrible. And just like last generation, the best game is releasedThe Last of Us was the best game of the last generation, The Last of Us 2 is the best game of this generation. There was a lot of competition - Spider-Man, Horizon: Zero Dawn, God of War - but TLOU2 beat them all. It's been such a great generation for gaming. At least if you owned a PS4. If you didn't, this generation was horrible. And just like last generation, the best game is released at the very end.

    You almost can't talk about the game without spoiling it, but is there really any need to talk about it? It's a 10/10. If you have a PS4, buy it.    … Expand
  20. asp1rant3
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog again proves that it can rise to expectations. With The Last of Us Part II, the studio maintains its prestigious status with a continuation that keeps intact the shades of the original, although it fails to completely overcome it. In parallel, it attempts to resolve a multi-faceted conflict that is impossible to cut, judge, or limit to spectrums as simple as "good" or "evil."Naughty Dog again proves that it can rise to expectations. With The Last of Us Part II, the studio maintains its prestigious status with a continuation that keeps intact the shades of the original, although it fails to completely overcome it. In parallel, it attempts to resolve a multi-faceted conflict that is impossible to cut, judge, or limit to spectrums as simple as "good" or "evil." Although character characterization is commendable, sometimes they feel without growth since they make the same mistakes over and over again. The outcome is grimly satisfying (in a sick and odd sense). The result is a visceral delivery supported by its combat, stealth, and world-building. Part II reaffirms how far the medium has come and the impressive craftsmanship behind its creation.… Expand
  21. Salamandria
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the story like **** ！！ i can’t image anyone can accpt Joel’s death like that ways and anyway im happy 2077jump to Nov… Expand
  22. whatimwatching
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game, story is simple but it is gonna give you so much feelings.
  23. not_alex
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Is it the best game ever? No. Is it the worst game ever? No. Get that stick outta your ass and actually play the game before making judgements.
  24. TommyUpsetty
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some say The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece worthy of its predecessor. Taking strides forward in nearly every way but obviously I'm not a golfer.… Expand
  25. Codylicious
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game could of been great if they stick to the first game's pacing and storytelling. The characters in this game seem out of place, they did have good casting however compared to the game like Horizon or the Netflix Witcher series. But this game had no "feeling" to the storyline. What made the first game great was the bonding of two characters and the development. This game felt so empty, I felt more confused with the characters as the story progress. These are not the same characters we known and loved. This game is a waste of time and money. I should never rely on IGN reviews because this game was not really polished. So many plot holes.… Expand
  26. TLOU2CANCEL
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. VERDICT [4/10] I never expected I'd write a negative review about a game from Naughty Dog. I never expected that I have to write this around 3 AM from where I am because this is too much. First, great visuals, animations, sound, music, environment, design, as always Naughty Dog pushing the game's engine to reach the fullest potential of the PS4's capabilities (Not pro). * HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD*

    Straight to the point on why I'm giving it 1/10 for the story. (TLOU1 was good because of the writing, not much on the gameplay.) They really tried to mix things up, like how it usually happens in the 'good' movies or films, books or shows. I am in for it and I was already anticipating Joel's death even then when the very first teaser for this game came out. In this sequel, you're going to play as Ellie and Abby. Both characters are going to be involved in revenge (although Abby did it first right away). You'll be able to play as Abby for the next half of the game. Naughty Dog wants you to build empathy for a character that killed your main character. It's a really good concept but it's beyond ignorance as to what they're really trying to achieve here. Antagonist Main Character? Sure you can give me that, Playing as the antagonist because you'll have to accept her "revenge" to your protagonist and empathize with her? No. Big no. Building up empathy for the "antagonist" is like building up empathy for ignorants/murderers allowing your citizens to die from the real world pandemic/police brutality.

    For Joel and Ellie:

    Joel got killed in the very first 2hrs of the game (IDK how long, prob even less than 2hrs). Basically, the story was already being set up as a revenge plot. Joel is the key to the revenge plot (forgive me, I love Joel as a character, He and Ellie were the reasons why TLOU1 was great). Now, Ellie was ready for that, and even Tommy was. Let's face it, the game was pulling an LGBTQ card right from the beginning (I'm being sensitive, hear me out). I don't care any of that, Ellie can always be who/how she wants to be (Same goes for everyone out there who's LGBTQ). Shouldn't have taken the political route. What else were they pulling in the game? SJW. (Yes, you've read this from other reviews already). Well, guess what, for 20+ hrs you'll be playing a massacre, killing every single one of the enemies who're Washington Liberation Front except for one character that killed Joel because why would you, right? Why would you kill someone who killed your father-like figure right? That's wrong, killing is bad but only after you've killed like 100 of them and letting go the one you played to kill for the whole game. I guess that's ethical and merciful.

    No, you do not set up a revenge plot and not giving it to the end. What's the whole Joel death thing for? (and those you killed with all the graphic/gore?) "He just died because it's life, just kind of like how reality works." It's basically what Naughty Dog is trying to teach us here. The lesson is to kill everyone and only to realize that it's not right and so Ellie let go of Abby.

    Fantastic story! Great ending! Way to just steal people's money for selling a plot we all thought how it was going down. Great job Neil Druckmann, I feel like you and your team just want to end Naughty Dog's reign as part of the SIE. No wonder why it had to be released before PS5. Good job on the paid reviews as well.    … Expand
  27. Thebvirus
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game so far. Not sure it's a 10 yet but just trying to counteract the false bombs if the lgbtq haters.
  28. Warreaper
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This is a story based game with one of the worst stories I've ever experienced. It is bleak, nonsensical and leaves one feeling hollow by the end. It disappoints on so many levels and any fan of the first game will not just be let down but insulted. Save your $60 for something more deserving.
  29. Reda60
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    WTF! I would not advise anyone to buy this nonsense damn They spoiled a game
  30. AxelCorvera
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En verdad me espere a que el juego llegara, me rehusé a comprarlo por los diversos spoilers que llegaron, me vi ya unos gameplays y de obra maestra no tiene mucho, no me parece raro el downgrade que debía de sufrir como es costumbre por la empresa encargada del desarrollo del juego, pero bueno, a estas alturas ya muchos deben de conocer el destino mal trabajado de joel al cual muchos creo que estamos de acuerdo con que muriese pero siempre y cuando con una muerte a la A L T U R A del personaje… Expand
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  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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