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. chocobo1198
    Oct 10, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the game in 40+ hours first-run and mostly on Hard mode. My review includes SPOILERS.

    I arrived at the score based on the following point deductions: -0.5 for glitches and enemies seeing thru barriers for hiding, -0.5 for over-emphasis on the sexual themes and messages, -3 for story.

    I don't need to talk about the glitches and the over-emphasis on sexual themes. For me, these together caused a deduction of 1 point in total so it's not a big issue.

    IMO the story was quite annoying because it put me in the driver's seat as a player rather than as a viewer. Perhaps it would have worked better if I was watching a movie or show instead? RE story I say the following:

    First, it was very distasteful for me to have to use Abby after witnessing her kill Joel. Imagine someone spit some phlegm in your face and you try desperately to get it off asap, but you can't, and it becomes a slow and painful test of endurance. That's how I felt and I didn't like it. You are trapped using Abby for maybe 40% of the game. When it first hits you, you wonder when you are done with her so you can get back to Elly. I am a thorough gamer and I want to explore every nook and cranny. I mentioned my hours of play right away and you can see that I took like 3 times longer than the average gamer to finish. I suffered and endured the Abby scenario lol.

    Second, Abby spared Elly twice and spared Dina and her baby. Elly killed Abby's pregnant friend. Let's say the dads were a trade-off (considering Joel a dad). The only reason why Dina and her baby survived was because Abby spared them at the behest of Elly. Why would Elly still pursue Abby after that? I thought majority wouldn't, but perhaps I'm wrong. It also turned Elly into a bloodthirsty monster. It was difficult for me to accept.

    Third, this is the first game where I had a tremendously difficult time pressing the square button because of the story. This happened at the two Elly vs Abby sequences. I had so many openings to strike with the square button and I just didn't want to press it. This is what I meant about better to watch this story than to play the story. When I was Abby, I really didn't want to hurt Elly. The same applied vice versa. It was a driver's seat that I didn't want to be in.

    Final thoughts... I gave the game a full chance. I headed in not knowing the spoilers. I reluctantly endured the Abby scenario. For those that found Abby fun to play the entire time, kudos. I'll admit I developed a soft spot for her at the end, but it took a lot of endurance. If I had known this before I started, I wouldn't play the game unfortunately. I'm sitting on the fence 50/50 on whether I would play LOU3.    … Expand
  2. Amintiva
    Oct 10, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to play as Joel, this game is just a lesbian girl trying to have sex with a peragnent mate and killing every body in the game except the one that deserved, the story makes you play as the f**king Abby for 10 f**king hours, can you imagine playing as the Joel's killer for a whole damn day, this is like having dinner with the person your girlfriend betrayed you with. hey naughty dog thanks for killing joel in the most stupid way that you could, and dear sony lets kill kraytos in the next game and play az his killer… Expand
  3. kingmob2323
    Oct 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll put it simply - this is one of the most remarkable games I have ever played. I just finished this game and I can't even find words to talk about it. I didn't know what to expect going in. I avoided spoilers, but I knew it had very mixed reactions.

    This game is a profound meditation on the consequences of violence and revenge. By the end I was reconsidering my thoughts and feelings about all the main characters. The lines between good guys and bad guys blurred until it disappeared. I never started liking Abby or hating Ellie, but it did make me feel sorry for both of them. They were both put on a path towards revenge by someone else and it cost them both nearly everything and everyone they hold dear. I can't imagine a better image for that than to show Ellie coming home to the empty house.

    The Last of US was an amazing step forward for narrative in video games, but this one puts that to shame. This masterpiece may very well be the best storytelling in gaming, period.    … Expand
  4. dbenros
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    The best game EVER! Naughty Dog didn't give us what we expected at all and that is THE POINT! This is a refreshing new game, stunning mechanics and graphics, wonderful music, and such a brave STORY. Many people didn´t understand it but it is very complex and beautiful story. This is a masterpiece in every single aspects. MUST PLAY for sure. Be prepare for the most scary roller coaster everThe best game EVER! Naughty Dog didn't give us what we expected at all and that is THE POINT! This is a refreshing new game, stunning mechanics and graphics, wonderful music, and such a brave STORY. Many people didn´t understand it but it is very complex and beautiful story. This is a masterpiece in every single aspects. MUST PLAY for sure. Be prepare for the most scary roller coaster ever (You won't be prepare at all XD )… Expand
  5. tangojaxy
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    i love this game...........................................................
  6. Aykarg
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely perfect gameplay, stunning graphics and animations... unusually good story on how pointless revenge is.
    Perfect game.
  7. Safwanalavi
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I started hating it right after they killed Joel in the most disrespecting way but let's just face the reality, we already knew it was supposed to happen any way and not everyone get to choose how they die. Joel's death was a big shock to me however I still continued playing it as the gameplay and graphics are 10/10 without a doubt. I seriously hated Abby so much but after discovering her side of the story I began to like that character, and I think she was way better than Ellie after how Ellie got annoying. No complaints whatsoever. Really liked Ellie in the end like she was so badass than ever before, and she let Abby go. Hence this shows no one was hero or villain, both continued to suffer as long as they kept stabbing each other's back.

    Best game ever, really enjoyed every single moment of it except for Joel's death scene of course but could have give us more time to play as him. Definitely loved the flashback scenes of both Abby and Ellie.

    I wouldn't mind if the game continues to get DLC featuring Joel as playable character, that would totally rock. 8/10 for the storyline and 10/10 for the graphics & gameplay    … Expand
  8. Engobbaz
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    This is a bold game, and requires the player to stop and think. Many times. Naughty Dog could easily have created a sequel that was another adventure with Joel & Ellie, and that would have been fine, full fan service but in the end forgettable. The story they chose to tell was destined to upset and dissapoint, but that is part of why I love this game, it forces you to realize that there isThis is a bold game, and requires the player to stop and think. Many times. Naughty Dog could easily have created a sequel that was another adventure with Joel & Ellie, and that would have been fine, full fan service but in the end forgettable. The story they chose to tell was destined to upset and dissapoint, but that is part of why I love this game, it forces you to realize that there is more to everything than what you first realize. A simple lesson but one that still is important. Life is not fair, in real life, people you love and treasure can be taken from you in the blink of an eye. Nothing is for granted. Real life can be cruel and unfair, just like it is in TLOU2. I like to think naughty dog expected the players to make the same Journey as Ellie, and cope with their grief as she did. But alot of people just wanted to kill Abby. If that was a choice, the game would have had less meaning and less food for thought, you could say the same for the ending we got but thats how views are different. An eye for an eye would leave the world blind.… Expand
  9. HaiderZara
    Oct 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Garbage in any day it’s complete rubbish and more that that I would not say it her… Expand
  10. odinmaveth
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Really enjoyed this game.
    Bit linear but story was really interesting.
    Upgrading the guns was fun, characters were mature and awesome.
  11. Lucerofranco98
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juegazo!!! LOS QUE LO CRITICAN ESTAN ACOSTUMBRADOS A QUE TODOS LOS JUEGOS TENGAN FINALES DE CUENTOS DE HADAS!! LO RECOMIENDO AL 100%… Expand
  12. kain798
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это удивительно насколько нужно ненавидеть игроков как подлизывать всем меньшинствам и насколько нужно быть высокомерным, что бы не замечать проблем.Нил Дракман-ПРЕДАТЕЛЬ… Expand
  13. Sosgame
    Oct 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра разрушила всё что было в первой части,из Джойла сделали придурка,который просто пришол к незнакомца,и самое смешное из прекрасного сюжета прошлой части сделали игру про месть...… Expand
  14. whyiexist
    Oct 9, 2020
    3
    I'm not gonna sit here and have people tell this game is good because I'm **** if I don't think that. Even a bad movie or game can have elements of enjoyment, this is lowlife trash. Avoid.
  15. Ariel_Alanda_94
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Gráficos: 10.
    Jugabilidad: 10.
    Ambientación: 10.
    Sonido: 10.
    Historia: -40.
    Puntaje final: (40 - 40)/4 = 0.
  16. Ukon
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    I don’t get all the hate for this game. I just got around to finishing it. And I have to say that I really enjoyed it! It did not hit me as hard as the first game. But it still was a great game. Nice story that makes you do hate certain characters at times(but in a way I am ok with), good game play IMO, awesome graphics for a ps4, superb acting and all that.

    Sure, people might not agree    I don’t get all the hate for this game. I just got around to finishing it. And I have to say that I really enjoyed it! It did not hit me as hard as the first game. But it still was a great game. Nice story that makes you do hate certain characters at times(but in a way I am ok with), good game play IMO, awesome graphics for a ps4, superb acting and all that.

    Sure, people might not agree with 9/10. But giving it 0 is just silly, and are probably people throwing them selves on the hate wagon or who have not played the game and maybe read some spoilers and did not like what they read. Not the same as playing it.    … Expand
  17. pitusvk
    Oct 9, 2020
    7
    Well, from a technical point of view, this game Is awesome. Stunning graphics, amazing sound. From a Narrative perspective, wow, this is a strong emotional game but in gameplay, I didn't find anything new. After a few hours playing I was moving forward only because of the story because I found a perfect recipe to finish my enemies.
  18. Mokan
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Oyun mükemmel bir oyun ilk başlarda abby karakterine alışamamıştım fakat sonra beni kendine bağladı herşeyiyle güzel bir oyun keşke birazdaha uzun olsa idi.
  19. hiloho
    Oct 9, 2020
    6
    игра хорошая, но много нелогичностей и посредственный сюжет
  20. Pluto2k
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Пожалуй худший сюжет из сех возможных, что можно было придумать для 2 части. Это просто эпический провал. Игроку подсовывают на лопате говно и говорят, что это конфетка.
  21. Derred
    Oct 9, 2020
    0
    Why all this **** All this wreat graphics used with a ****-story, i m really not happy, i m going to sell my copy to anyone want
  22. Juan-kmadrona
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una experiencia brillante, no apta para muchos, en la que no se busca el agrado del jugador, sino su aceptación y resignación hacia los hechos que ocurren en su historia, contada de forma sublime por un sublime estudio desarrollador de videojuegos, que te hace cuestionarte más de una vez que harías tu en varias de sus situaciones, sabiendo jugar con la perspectiva adecuada haciendo que cada paso que das te resulte más difícil pero no puedas dejar de seguir avanzando. La obra maestra de naughty dog que muchos no sabrán entender por falta de conocimiento personal propio. Un nuevo ocupante del puesto de plata en mi top 3 personal, por debajo de the last of us y por encima de red dead redemption 2.… Expand
  23. REDF109
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    The game is without a doubt a masterpiece. I loved the story and the gameplay, as well as the photography and the soundtrack. Simply wonderful!
  24. Pask5855
    Oct 9, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a solid game but the way she threw the fu**ing spliff away when it wasn't eaven half smoked really infuriated me.… Expand
  25. Uosiek
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Due to all the negative comments I started game thinking it is going to be bad. I was looking hard for what I could dislike The game but sorry...it was awesome. Beautifull game, extremely well balanced with fantastic story. Haters gonna hate but it doesn't matter.
  26. XmanYu
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Many people didnt like the end, but is the history and we need to accepted. But how we feel the history, they did a great job and graphics are insane like ghost of thusima.Gameplay so realistic and perfect.
  27. riot_grrl
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Absolutely loved the game, the characters were wonderfully diverse and realistic, the world building was amazing and the plot whilst confronting was gripping and felt true to the characters.
  28. Flexonaut77
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Eines der besten Videospiele die ich je gespielt habe, und das auf jeden Fall wegen der fantastischen Charaktere und der Story.
  29. Pamela2808
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego muy bueno, sus gráficos son muy buenos, la jugabilidad es muy cómoda, sinceramente durante avanzas en la historia te das cuenta de tantos puntos muy específicos y hablando como una estudiante de psicología y a poco de salir, el adentrarte en la vida de cada personaje es muy muy interesante y muy bien desarrolladas. Tal vez a muchas personas no les agrada la idea de compartir o jugar la parte de lo que te hacen creer un "villano", pero te das cuenta que en realidad no hay "villanos" son personas que al final sufren pérdidas muy fuertes y que te enseñan que de alguna manera el buscar venganza y lograrlo (cómo lo hace Abby) no te da paz de ninguna forma, es más te aleja de las personas que siguen ahí y que te aman y sobre todo que estarán ahí para apoyarte y no dejarte sola o solo. Esa perspectiva que te dan tanto con Ellie y con Abby es simplemente fantástica, al principio me enoje mucho cuando Abby mato a Joel, pero después cuando comienza el viaje de Ellie con Dina, me di cuenta que en verdad no hay muertes dignas, Joel murió como una persona podría morir dentro de un apocalipsis donde engaño, mato, robo a personas que probablemente solo querían sobrevivir, claro que el también lo hizo por sobrevivir pero esos actos no fueron los correctos y al final sabíamos que un día Joel tendría un final así dado al odio que muchos personajes dentro del juego le tenían al personaje. Una de las cosas muy interesantes dentro del juego es que ocupan mucho la psicología del color con respecto al estado mental tanto de Ellie, cómo de Dina, Abby, y otros personajes, lo cual es muy importante porque todo esto se refleja dentro de los paisajes y escenarios donde están los personajes.… Expand
  30. Pessin
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Just the best game of this generation absolutely!!! A wonderful work from Naughty Dog!!! A master piece!!! But of course, like all games, not everyone will enjoy It, but my advise is to not believe in critics or players, and just play it for yourself and give a chance for the game, and make your opinion by yourself.
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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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