The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. parsaborgi
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    If you like propaganda shoved down your throat this games for you, if you want to be tortured by the storyline half the the game this games for you. waited 5 years for this utter garbage waste of money. PLEASE DONT BUY.
  2. AshleyRiot
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Everything built up in the previous game was destroyed here.The Graphics and the gameplay is great but those things doesn't make up for the awfull story decisions..
  3. samir0
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Trash really, no other way to describe it. Don't get me wrong, the graphics are pushing the sh*t outta the ps4 but, tlou is story based game and it just doesn't make any sense.
  4. rustark
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OH MY GODNESS!!! I specifically checked in here to express my outrage. There will be some spoilers!

    Why are all the male characters idiots? Why did the dogs kill Joel? What I just went through?
    There’s no story here. You just run for 20 hours and get no ending.

    For 20 hours, you kill "bad guys" for revenge, and you let the last boss live. Why? What’s the motivation? What’s the point of all this? No response. The developers went crazy with this LGBT and forgot the story.

    I’m convinced that only lesbians should buy this game. If you’re a white heterosexual, you love women, and you’re worried about your brain, don’t buy it! Don’t vote with your money!    … Expand
  5. HanaRima
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was amazing. People complaining that Joel was “dumbed down” aren’t taking the 4 years of peacefully living, in a town filled with people he has to rely on and where they let outsiders pass through, into account at all. Also anyone complaining about the SJW agenda... you do remember Ellie was already a lesbian in the first game right? And I mean how dare they have a diverse cast of characters of different backgrounds? Like are you people serious. I will say I can see how some people don’t like Abby but I enjoyed her a lot. She’s not an evil person. She went on a revenge quest. The same damn thing Ellie did. Like I get it she killed Joel but he killed her father. This whole game speaks to the consequences of revenge and is reminding you that the “enemies” are real people who have lives and loved ones. It’s a series of actions and consequences that felt real. The ending was “bad” because the characters made selfish decisions and paid the consequences, Especially Ellie. A happy ending would have been nice, I honestly would have loved the game just as much if it had ended with Ellie giving up her revenge before losing Dina, but the ending we got was much more real.… Expand
  6. JCastro_1492
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego en el que mete la mamo el lobby LGTB merece directamente esta nota, los ideales o mensajes políticos de los desarrolladores deberían estar fuera de todo videojuego.… Expand
  7. Useris1
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Ultimate Review for Tlou 2 and Neil Druckman
    (with respect) translated from Spanish to English.

    Anita Sarkesian love letter by Neil druckman.

    good to start we will highlight the good, graphics, ia, modeling, ready that is the good (now the bad and what is loaded to everything you name above).
    To start I want to clarify before they tell me homophobic and blah blah blah I'm not, since 1 (in the dlc) already knew about elly and it didn't seem bad to me.
    The game in plot terms is a complete GARBAGE (and do not come to me with that of a dark game for dark times) first in the 2 or 3 hours of the start they **** on one of the best characters in history in a CYNICAL AND WITHOUT SENSE, Joel is killed by abby so cruelly that he makes us hate hatred of abby's own character (or whatever) in addition to another character like Neil druckman spitting on Joel's body and making fun of him (in fact the actor from this character later on Twitter made fun of Joel as well so confirm my theory).
    But instead of complaining about what Miles already says, I'm going to contribute something from me for this, this is nothing more and nothing less than a script that tries to be cryptic giving a message in the style of death stranding (although death stranding is a better game by far) the moral that everyone understood is revenge is bad but other than that goes that Neil druckman wanted to represent the heterosexual white man through Joel and a transgender person through abby and they wondered what represents elly, well elly does not represent a person if not a decision and what decision? The one of the patriarchy and the one of the white man, the movie hero or the one of the inclusion and justification of abby, therefore tlou2 makes the player feel guilty of what elly is and makes you try to understand how elly made the right decision to Assuming Abby had a justification for doing what she did (revenge is bad when it comes to killing a transgender but not for spitting on Joel's face and doing many other things without any argumentative justification) nor talking about Elly losing everything so that at the end he said "better not" is a NO sense of argument and is THE WORST WRITTEN IN HISTORY, so Neil druckman only used the characters to represent ideologies and stereotypes that he based on his own ideology decided to kill and mock in the game (it goes without saying that the TOTAL INFLUENCE OF ANITA SARKESIAN is noticeable) if that were not enough, she also wants to make a tlou3 that I imagine will be some garbage like that and that will use this pseudo-descriptive plot structure p To represent ideologies and distill hatred towards the one who does not like it (basically the right).
    Also druckman can not say homophobic and haters to those who put a bad grade since the one as I say above had a very good reception and already knew about elly.
    Therefore, as the bad story does not allow the discerning player to enjoy the other aspects and makes you play with a hateful character (and who is more powerful abby because that ideology is more powerful) the game is titled "a card of love Anita Sarkesian "and her grade is 0.    … Expand
  8. Lastofus2H8ter
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Video game is a huge kick in the face to people who have played the first game we waited 7 years for this **** piece of **** game. No the characters are laughable just how stupid they killed off Joel then added a character named Abby to which has no back story. or even mentioned in the first game, and don't get me started on the plot because that **** is all over the place while making the player play as Abby through 70% of the game **** that let us play as Ellie and Tommy not that ****. Man **** this game naughty dog should be ashamed of themselves for releasing this piece of **** of a game. Like | said before the story made no sense at all and the only time it was good when Ellie and Joel were together talking. This game also felt like a cheap jump scare to try and make it more spooky and even had a walking dead feel to it by bringing up that 2 characters are pregnant. Just no hell Joel even felt out of character to which in the first game he ran over a guy who claimed to have a injured leg while in this game he tells some random strangers who he and his brother is and where the camp is. Like what are these idiots thinking when writing this who gave the okay to let something like this even be released naughty dog I'm honestly 100% mad at you.

    If this review helps anyone my advice DO NOT BUY THIS GAME AT ALL once I am able to I am asking for a refund on this game money wasted on a piece of **** of a so called game and if you want a better game go play the first one better than this piece of ****    … Expand
  9. Owlock
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    THE GRAPHICS CAN BE BETTER , THE GAME HAVE A NICE CLIMAX , NICE ALL , DONT STOP CHANGING THE STORY , IF THE CREATOR DESIDES THAT THE CHARACTER IS HOMO , IS NICE BECAUSE IS THE #1 GAME ON CONTROVERSY AND THIS IS SO FKNG INSANE , DONT STOP CREATING ORIGINAL ART , THE GAME IS ART LOVE IT.
  10. Ramson
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Absolutely embarrassing game to even have on the playstation. Sure the graphics are nice but the gameplay is the same and the music isn't all that different or meaningful besides Joel's song he teaches Ellie. If you want to pay 60 bucks to do unsatisfying things and have an unsatisfying ending be my guest. Niel dickman ruined and forgot who these characters were and you'll see if you playAbsolutely embarrassing game to even have on the playstation. Sure the graphics are nice but the gameplay is the same and the music isn't all that different or meaningful besides Joel's song he teaches Ellie. If you want to pay 60 bucks to do unsatisfying things and have an unsatisfying ending be my guest. Niel dickman ruined and forgot who these characters were and you'll see if you play or watch the game… Expand
  11. AboDawood
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not even exist after destroying the story and took out joel
    But anyway the gameplay and the graphics of this game was beautiful the only thing was bad in this game is the story    … Expand
  12. zhou_yu96
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    this piece of **** of a game is the worst kind of absolutely horse****!!!!!
  13. ChurrasikPan
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Creo que este juego no es para todos, sin embargo creo que tiene la capacidad de convertirse en un gusto adquirido para cualquiera.
  14. IzeLynfera
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Its a painful 10/10

    When you look closely, the deets are awesome before next gen hits.
    The story? Overwhelming
    The world aint just no sunshine and rainbows, especially for this one.
    People need to be reminded that lives are fragile
    Those words are just enough to tell what needs to be told
  15. Nickjazz20
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers

    Ok so I have been waiting to share my thoughts on this game for about a day now. I have been looking forward to this game since it was announced back in 2016. The Last of US is my favorite game of all time and I was excited for part II. Luckily I was able to avoid the leaks so I was able to go into the game with an open mind.
    Let's talk about the biggest positives: The gameplay is really fun, the new additions like prone, gun customization and the jump button are nice additions and improvement from part one. The graphics are amazing and all the scenes are Wonderfully acted. I also want to acknowledge Seattle as a whole. It was great. each day/are felt unique and I loved exploring the more open-is area.

    Now for the story. Naughty Dog took a couple risks with the game and I have mixed thoughts on them. So Joel dying in the first hour was really upsetting. It didn't feel real especially since the game was marketed to have Joel more involved in the story. the death was a really good catalyst for me wanting to kill all the wolves. I enjoyed most of Ellies first section. The environmental puzzles slow things down a little too much, however they give you time to get to know Dina and Jesse so there's a tradeoff.
    When we got to the abby section I was extremely angry I signed up to play as Ellie not as some random chick I was introduced to and hour into the game. For the first 3-5 hours as playing as her I really just wanted to go back to Ellie. but as I understood her more and more as a character I began to at least respect her. Once she met lev and started formulating the relationship with she started growing on me. I will say I really didn't care much for any of Abby's friends when they died, obviously they had
    once I got to the first abby Ellie fight I was torn apart of course I loved Ellie and didn't want her to die but I understood abby(the villain) and also didn't want her to die. This strategy of putting you in the villains shoes was a huge risk and I think can only work if you detach (or at least to attempt to) detach your feelings from the characters of part 1. if you understand where abby is coming from I think the story is strong and a bruilty honest look to two sides of a dark world.
    I also want to acknowledge that I liked the difference I combat between Ellie and Abby, they both felt different and unique and the difference in weapons and combat styles.

    The ending I was not a fan off I felt unsatisfied to be honest. I guess the end was supposed to be Ellie forgetting Joel and leaving her ptsd behind. Even though I appreciated the two sided story of Ellie and abby both ended pretty unfulfilled.

    Also people want to complain about the writing and how Joel and Tommy were supposed to be smarter not to trust people. However it is acknowledged later there are tons of traders coming in and out of Jackson. I additon the fact that they were near death and being chased by infected lead to them trusting a stranger.

    Overall I enjoyed the game for what it was. Its not perfect, I was angry at first and confused. But as the game went on I enjoyed it for what it was. If you as a player can get over your feelings about Joel dying and appreciate and understand the two sides of the story it's really a quite unique, creative dark and brutal story that is worth playing. there were some pacing issues and I wish the ending was better but I feel like it leaves room for a sequel    … Expand
  16. Abodi770
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im just sad that i waited and cared for this , the game could have made you angry and sad in a logical or more emotional way that makes sense but OMG , im upset that i cared so much , i feel like the game is asking you to BETRAY Joel , to betray his memory , and the flashbacks ( witch is the only good part ) ,was breaking my heart in a bad way , because that is what i want , that is what i waited for , THAT is what i CARE ABOUT!! , To let me try to empathize with the killer of someone such dear to my heart and possibly, one of the best developed characters in entertainment as a whole. DAMN YOU SIR. Its NOT why he died its , HOW and WHEN..!!!!!!… Expand
  17. mb2
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    It would be totally fine if this is not "Part II" but a whole new story. Now it just seems like Naughty Dog is mocking the Part I fans.
  18. turbodude
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    TLOU2 spits on TLOU1 like Manny spits on Joel. The biggest issue I have with this game is how disrespectful they are to Joel. You can tell Neil didn't like Joel. Joel felt out-of-character in this game too. Why on earth would Joel Miller tell strangers where he lives? After being mad skeptical of everyone for most of his life. Then we have the retcon of abby's surgeon father (who looksTLOU2 spits on TLOU1 like Manny spits on Joel. The biggest issue I have with this game is how disrespectful they are to Joel. You can tell Neil didn't like Joel. Joel felt out-of-character in this game too. Why on earth would Joel Miller tell strangers where he lives? After being mad skeptical of everyone for most of his life. Then we have the retcon of abby's surgeon father (who looks NOTHING like the surgeons in the room when joel kills them). The game just forces you into a bloody revenge tale and constantly reminds you how bad you are. And when you get to the end, Ellie simply stops being blooddrunk? If ellie would have stayed on the farm with dina, Abby would have died.

    There were some good moments to the game. Ellie playing "Take on Me" was one of them. Her and Joel pretending to be in a spaceship is another. The graphics were fantastic. The production value was top notch and the level design was beautiful. These reasons saved the score from being 5 or lower. I can certainly see someone give this a 7, maybe an 8 if they really did enjoy it, but anything higher is SUSPECT. The story is not enjoyable or coherent.

    I'd save the $60. Don't simply buy a game because of "perfect" reviews or bc of nostalgia from the first game. Vote with your dollars. GG    … Expand
  19. Hcastillo97
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    People are honestly hating on it for no reason . The game is amazing visually and story wise
  20. AndreyCooop
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    lack of new mechanics, boring story, too long narration, unnecessary flashbacks, terrible...
  21. ElGap10
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily the best of naugthy dog since how the game start and how joel teach you to play the guitar to how you can craft more items as explosive arrows or mines and the history breaks you since joel is murdered… Expand
  22. UBony
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    After playing the game I really don't know why everyone hates it so much the gameplay got better the story is also really good every chracter has it's own motivation I can't say that I agree with some chracter motivations but that's what makes them feel more realistic
  23. Sydios
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    "How can I make them hate me?" ~ Neil ****

    What a **** joke of a game. TERRIBLE
  24. PogYou
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Game is simply a Masterpiece that not everyone will get to enjoy or understand . An ending that will not please everyone but a good ending non the less to a really violent game . All the hate the game is getting is invalid . The game makes a point and it does a great job developing the story . Would recommend everyone to play it . It's definitely a perfect sequel to the first one .
  25. ElBorrego427
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just rated 10 to overcome the injustified amount of 0’s, the gameplay is awesome as well as the music and graphics, the story is strong the first half of the game, weak the second half but with an ending of nostalgia and hopes of a third game who offers a real closure to the story.
    For me its a solid 8.    … Expand
  26. Maikonrj
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Horrible story..... The last of us 1 was a Masterpiece.....part 2 pure trash
  27. Marwanmo13
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece in graphics and gamplay some might disagree about the part of the storytelling but, in my opinion it is pretty much good
  28. SertanEngin
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    TLOU2 is the game with the worst story I have ever played in my life. No matter how good the gameplay is, a failed game TLOU2. Please don't bring it up and I hope this game will not receive the GOTY award this year. Because he doesn't deserve it.
  29. Shooter161
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Прошел игру на платину) игра 10 из 10! Достойное продолжение достойной игры
  30. FigginTODD
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Didn't like it, the whole time I wanted elly to get eaten by a clicker. And they ruined it by killing off 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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