The Last of Us Part II

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  1. CunningstUNT_7
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    First of all, just to address the constant "review bombing"... Most of those who have rated it between 0-4 have most likely not even played a minute of the game, they're just going by the spoilers before release because they're mad about it. Well guess what?.. some of them were actually incorrect anyway! I won't do a long drawn out review type rating, but what I will say is that Part II isFirst of all, just to address the constant "review bombing"... Most of those who have rated it between 0-4 have most likely not even played a minute of the game, they're just going by the spoilers before release because they're mad about it. Well guess what?.. some of them were actually incorrect anyway! I won't do a long drawn out review type rating, but what I will say is that Part II is incredible from start to finish, I actually enjoyed the 2nd half more than the first which I didn't think I would, especially due to how different it is (spoiler free). The graphics are one of the best I've seen on ps4, the facial expressions especially are excellent and really show the emotions of each character. The gameplay itself is incredible, it's just an extension of the original, but made better. The story itself has jaw dropping moments, and then the quieter and more peaceful ones. All in all I would recommend this game to all of the returning fans of the original, as it will not disappoint. What I liked about it most was that at several moments throughout I felt like it was nearing the games end, but then more kept coming, absolutely amazing. My one gripe is actually collecting parts/materials/ammo, this seems to be a bit less responsive than the first game, but we can't have it all!… Expand
  2. Sabertoothache
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game. Ellie as a young adult is wonderful to get to know. She validates segments of the population who've been told to hide who they are. She's extremely realistic within that population. As Ashley Johnson said, all the tomboys and misfits can sit at my table. I also loved her relationship with Dina. I didn't want to play Abby at all, so when I reached a point of sympathy and even liking for her, I knew Naughty Dog had done their job. I also like how it set up an obvious opening for part 3 at the end. Gameplay was fun. There were some improvements in weapons and stealth tactics from the first game. Lying prone and crawling were cool. I love stealth, and this game is excellent for that. To all those I keep reading "I'm not a homophobe but" just remember that "but" negates what came before it. I wouldn't have considered you to be homophobes if you weren't constantly saying you aren't. I believe that many have their balance challenged by two women who don't need men to survive, which is also a huge part of the game's strength. Stop with the online bullying. I cannot wait for 3 and for the HBO series.… Expand
  3. Mohammad13855
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Niiiiiiiiiiii8cccccccceeeeeee naughty dog Thank youuuu
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    And Thank you sony for this games
  4. RobinMR
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a story which is right up there with the one of the first game.
    The gameplay and the leveldesign are the best that i have ever seen and the attention to detail is massive!
    But there are some things that are so unique about it:
    One night i texted my friend who also played the game and said: "Abby is a really nice person
    if you dont think of what she did to Joel". The next thing i was going to say was: "But i am trying to forgive her..." but at the moment i typed it in I was like: wait a minute, thats exactly what Ellie told Joel at the very end. "I dont think I can ever forgive you for that... but I would like to try". In a video about the game i heard the statement: "You play the game, but even more the game plays with you."
    With things like above and many others this statement couldnt be more true.
    Not only the in game characters are in a conflict, but the player is too with the characters, their choices and the choices he takes by himself.
    It takes some time to understand the game completely, but it is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  5. Erickrv29
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito, superou e MT as expectativas, história, gameplay, personagens, tudo MT bonito, MT bem feito!!
  6. chrisdontsurf
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    **** bangs so hard **** the haters they dont kno what they sayin nomsayin' damn
  7. Otavio1992
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push anThis game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push an agenda on you. It just happens that the main character is a lesbian. It wouldn’t change much if she was straight, or a man, or black, or whatever because it’s not important.… Expand
  8. Elaf1993
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    One or a kind! Last of us 2 is atmospheric, intense, well narrated and has the best graphics I ‘ve ever seen in a game.
  9. ThePhilippino
    Aug 21, 2020
    8
    Its not perfect, but its not that bad either. I was initially mad at the game and was going to bomb it, but after giving myself some time to think about it, it really is more than what most of the haters are saying. It's not shallow, it's not badly written, it's a complete story that was just told in an incoherent way. I understood what the game's message was and while I don't agree withIts not perfect, but its not that bad either. I was initially mad at the game and was going to bomb it, but after giving myself some time to think about it, it really is more than what most of the haters are saying. It's not shallow, it's not badly written, it's a complete story that was just told in an incoherent way. I understood what the game's message was and while I don't agree with it, I respect what it was trying to say. I'd recommend this game to any PS4 owner. A fair warning that this game is very bleak and depressing so if you are prone to that maybe skip this one for awhile. It is a complete $60 game with polished gameplay, a good written story, and definitely memorable characters, buy it and try it for yourself.… Expand
  10. ctsang301
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I have never left a review before for anything on this site, and actually just created an account to leave my two cents on this one. I literally just finished it this morning, and now that I can finally indulge in the reviews WITH spoilers, I am simultaneously saddened by the online vitriol from internet trolls and relieved that more in-depth reviewers were left feeling equally as confused as I am right now.

    I want to just focus on the story with this review. I completely understand what Naughty Dog was trying to do to make us feel like every character was flawed, and that the world of The Last of Us is inhabited by far more darkness than light. That being said, it was very difficult to play as Abby for the 2nd half of the game. I found myself rooting for each member of her posse to be taken out. It felt as if I were playing Bill in the Kill Bill movies. It didn't feel right, even with the Lev/Yara storyline. I think if Abby had killed Tommy or Maria while on the run with Lev/Yara from the WLF, or something along those lines, I think I would have felt a lot more invested in her story, even if it still ended up with her killing Joel, but towards the end of the game (when she realizes he killed her father).

    The nihilism of the world of TLOU comes through loud and clear in this chapter, and I applaud Naughty Dog for being brave enough to put their vision out there, regardless of the inevitable backlash. My hope is that whenever they come out with part 3, they wrap up the storylines in such a way as to redeem both Ellie and Abby, and consequently make the infinte sadness of part 2 worth something.

    **Side note: I loved the Lev and Yara characters. Sexual identity is 100% self-determined, and I appreciate them working that into the story. If coming out in today's society is difficult, doing it as Lev did is even more impressive. More practically, it lends a real legitimacy to their escape from the Seraphites, rather than simply waking up and saying, this is wrong. Bravo.    … Expand
  11. Thanderbird
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Игра хороша во всем, как сюжетно, так и геймплейно. К сожалению, не было возможности пройти ее на одном дыхании, иначе эмоции были бы ярче и полнее. Однозначный mustplay!
  12. miguelsampaio10
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    For me, the best game ever produced!! What a journey. Its difficult now to play some other game.
  13. SupaRush
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Your heart can either take it.. Or you can't take it. This game captivated me to the max!
  14. SlevinK
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Juego maltratado por las criticas de usuarios que ni siquiera lo han jugado, le dan Ceros por prejuicios, por fanaticos obsesivos con joel que simplemente quieren un juego fanservice, por no ser el juego que esperaban, madre mia yo no quiero jugar a un juego que sea lo que yo espero quiero un juego que me zarandee los sentidos y me sorprenda y que sea diferente no quiero que me complazca.Juego maltratado por las criticas de usuarios que ni siquiera lo han jugado, le dan Ceros por prejuicios, por fanaticos obsesivos con joel que simplemente quieren un juego fanservice, por no ser el juego que esperaban, madre mia yo no quiero jugar a un juego que sea lo que yo espero quiero un juego que me zarandee los sentidos y me sorprenda y que sea diferente no quiero que me complazca. Y criticas tan absurdas como un 0 en serio? (la mayoria) musica 10, graficos 10, jugabilidad 10, durabilidad 10, historia 0, vale, y el resultado es 0 en serio? la clase de matematicas se quedaron dormidos? en fin, un JUEGAZO nivel DIOS.… Expand
  15. Ced97430
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Best game ever!!! I would give it 9 but I give 10.
    It already nets gen. 2020 goty.
  16. cherrykitty
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us II is a phenomenal artistic achievement. It is one of the most profound interactive narrative experiences ever created and a testament to the power of games to evoke empathy in the player. This game will be talked about as a landmark of gaming that pushed the medium forward.
  17. Acelee
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    12/10 . Игра стоит каждого вложенного рубля в нее. Она космос .
  18. Vlithra
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Sen çok güzel oyunsun bee Hikayesi yüzünden oyun çöp değil herkese göre değişir hikaye
  19. Skaas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Gaming Canon right here ladies and gentlemen. Anticipation was high and the wait loooong, but this is how it's done! Thank you for the hard work to everyone who made this happen
  20. Igorffadasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Odeio homi hetero mds nem joguei só dando nota alta pra irritar msm bestas
  21. Joel101
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bevor jemand meint ich sei dem Spiel gegenüber nicht fair, ich beziehe mich hier auf die Story. Die technische Umsetzung dieses Spiels, das Environmental Design, das Acting, auch alles visuelle sind absolut beeindruckend.
    Zum Ableben von Joel:
    Beim ersten zusammentreffen rettet Joel Abby das Leben und dennoch wird sie Joel töten, obwohl sie dadurch mit ihm quitt sein sollte. Schon der Anfang dieser Story ergibt keinen Sinn. Joel ist nicht mehr der den wir kennen, er wirkt in dieser Fortsetzung ziemlich weichgespült. Joels Charaktereigenschaften im ersten Teil sind: Geplagt vom Tod seiner Tochter Sarah, macht er alles was getan werden muss um zu überleben, war selbst schon ein böser Junge, traut keinem u erkennt schnell Gefahr, (besonders durch andere Menschen) fühlt sich verantwortlich für die Menschen die ihm was bedeuten, ist misstrauisch u unverwüstlich. Nun in Teil 2: Blauäugig, verweichlicht, bedauernswert u auch sonst das komplette Gegenteil von dem was ihn einst ausgemacht hat. Bei ihm läuten nicht mal die Alarmglocken wenn er auf eine größere Gruppe Fremder trifft, die mit Militärfahrzeugen u Ausrüstung vor seiner Stadt sind ohne den Grund für ihe Anwesenheit zu kennen. Wie ist Abby überhaupt mit einem Fahrzeug den langen Weg zu Joel gekommen? Alle Straßen in diesem Spiel sind kaputt o blockiert. Tommy lädt diese Fremde sogar in ihre geschützte Stadt ein um "Vorräte aufzufüllen" Wie naiv wurden die Brüder hier gemacht? Joel wird ins Bein geschossen. Ellie kommt dazu, richtet aber nichts aus weil sie ihr Überschungsmoment nicht nutzt. Das sind -1 Intelligenz für ihre Charaktereigenschaften. Auch Ellie ist nicht mehr dieselbe wie im ersten Teil. Die junge Ellie war mutig, rebellisch, auf einzigartige Weise schräg, sarkastisch, liebenswert und direkt. Die erwachsene Ellie ist nur noch eingeschnappt, aufdringlich u zornig. Man hat die persönlichen Eigenschaften der Charaktere komplett ausgetauscht. Abby hätte an diesem Punkt auch Ellie u Tommy umbringen könn. Damit würde man zumindest verhindern das man verfolgt wird. Aber Naughty Dog hat sich entschieden, diese beiden Protagonisten so langsam u leidvoll zu zerstören, wie man es sich nie hätte vorstellen könn...
    Ich könnte noch weiter auf die schlechte Story eingehen, aber das würde den Rahmen sprengen, daher mein Fazit:

    Das hier ist so eine Geschichte die einst gut angefangen hat u dann schlecht weiter erzählt wurde. Wie z.B. bei Star Wars. Die Story fühlt sich an wie schlechte Fanfiction die von jemanden geschrieben wurde, der den 1. Teil gehasst hat. Warum hat man überhaupt etwas so ausgelutschtes wie Rache hier thematisiert, wenn es im 1. Teil um etwas wesentlich interessanteres geht: Verlust. Man hätte etwas tieferes von diesem Game erwarten können.    … Expand
  22. imTheRyan
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the end of the first part, I felt the finished story, so I didn't think there would be a second part. At the time of the announcement of the game in 2016, i was still delighted with this, and waited for the release of the game, periodically replaying the first part. knowing how they like to post various rumors, I avoided all information about the game in order to dive into the game on my own. In the first hours, I got an unexpected pain from the plot twist, but continued the game, I wanted to understand that everything was not done in vain, and everything has a logical development. Unfortunately, my hopes were dashed. The illogicality of actions began with the behavior of Joel, who changed in character and now trusts the first person who comes across and tells all the information about himself: where he lives, what he and his brother do, what their names are, although it is obvious that nobody in this world can no longer be trusted if you never knew him. As a result, the character of both Joel and Ellie changed. The supporting characters are just dummies, without an interesting story and any logical actions.
    Especially pleased with the pregnant doctor, who has nothing to do and she went to fight in the last month, just delirium. Already now it is difficult for me to continue to write a review, with each written word I am more and more in pain from what continuation they made on the first game.    … Expand
  23. GarbageMunch
    Jan 20, 2021
    5
    Positives: Gameplay was enjoyable, visually stunning.

    Negatives: The story was not nearly as good as the first. The game felt too long for its own good. Virtually none of the characters are likable.
  24. Fralleman
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    The story in this game is indeed great, amazing really! Lived up to my expectations and more.
  25. Konstanti
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    I know that many people hate this game, but developers did something different and i really liked that. For those who hated the game i recommend to replay it and see it from another perspective. You will like it. They improved graphics, physics, combat and the general environment. I liked the fact that they inserted a dodge button. It is a masterpiece. Great job as always Naughty Dog. CantI know that many people hate this game, but developers did something different and i really liked that. For those who hated the game i recommend to replay it and see it from another perspective. You will like it. They improved graphics, physics, combat and the general environment. I liked the fact that they inserted a dodge button. It is a masterpiece. Great job as always Naughty Dog. Cant wait for part 3!!!… Expand
  26. ICELIXIN
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    有第一作的金玉在前，PART II我只能称之为粪作。
    玩游戏是为了开心，而这个东西让我不开心，所以我打0分。
    涉及到宗教宣传，这根本不应该出现在游戏里，更别说种族歧视这些私货。
  27. RM2005
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is an utter mess, filled with bland characters and awkward dialogue. The game touches on interesting themes and ideas but the writing just isn't good enough to make you care.

    One of the main themes the game tries to explore is violence and whether or not it's justified. It tries to get us to think about how a violent act can create a cycle of violence that only leads to more misery and loss for everyone.

    One of the problems with this is that it's completely at odds with the gameplay. You are given an incredible array of customizable weapons and throughout the game, you murder so many people in all kinds of gruesome and horrific ways. The game even gives you achievements based on upgrading your weapons to a high level so they obviously want you to care about this side of things.

    You're also made to kill dogs and people to progress the story, you don't even have a choice it literally makes you stab dogs and beat people to death. This doesn't make sense because the game wants you to question your actions as a player but then the game forces you to do things you have no control over.

    The other problem is that the game brutally removes a main character from the first game and then half way through makes you play as the character that kills said character. It's not for a short time either, it's literally half the game. This decision has been praised as being 'bold' and 'brave' by some and in a way that's true but that doesn't mean it's good or that it was the right decision.

    The main reason anybody is buying this game is because they were fans of the first game. The main reason people loved it so much was because of the relationship between our two protagonists. The relationship between Joel and Ellie is the heart of the entire series and it's the reason people bought this game.

    The decision to kill off one of them isn't the issue, it's how and when it happened and what followed. Popular protagonists have been killed off again and again in every type of media. It happens in Games, TV shows, Movies and Books, and as long as it is handled well and progresses the story in a satisfying way people are fine with it.

    This game fails to do that.

    They literally tore out the heart of the series and nothing that followed made it worth it. The storylines and relationships that follow are nowhere near as compelling and emotional as the relationship between Joel and Ellie in the first game. They are pretty to look at and there are some nice set-pieces but they don't feel like they matter simply because you don't care that much about the characters involved.

    They could have made a compelling, engaging, emotional storyline that challenged the audience but when you remove the heart of the series it's almost impossible to do that. It's very difficult to get people to care about a story if they don't care about the characters involved. The emotional core of the series died about two hours in and in a game that is driven by its narrative this is a huge issue as it makes everything that follows feel a bit empty and meaningless.

    They try their best but they gave themselves a mountain to climb and they never make it to the summit. They really try their best to make you care about the people involved but none of them are all that engaging, empathetic, or interesting especially in contrast to Joel and Ellie's relationship in the first game.

    I guess the question is why?

    Why did they decide to go in this direction with this game? The game director Neil Druckmann said before releasing the game that "We knew people were going to hate it".

    I don't understand this at all, who is the game for then? If you knew that fans were going to hate it then why make this game? I understand not wanting to write a safe, fan service driven storyline but I don't get why you would write a story that fans would really despise.

    I don't know it just feels like they tried way too hard to subvert expectations and in doing so ripped out the emotional core of the entire series in an extremely unsatisfying way. It feels like a wasted opportunity to not just make a great sequel but to make more great games after this.    … Expand
  28. megjane
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They took all the beauty of what made the first game and tortured it as they tortured Joel at the beginning of the game, and Ellie through the rest of it. There's no redeeming aspect to this game. Complete garbage, zero payoff, not even art. Made me feel nothing but ripped off and sad. They had so much potential with this game, for even a franchise in the future with even games, but there's no way I'll ever be buying a last of us sequel again.… Expand
  29. Zaccla
    Nov 1, 2020
    2
    Bad story and same gameplay since the one.. very disappointed for a game from naughty dog.
  30. ass_rider
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trailer was like a movie, same as watch dogs one fiasco
    story was ****
    we pay to enjoy the game not to torture ourselves by the horrible gameplay
    every puzzle was the same, even the character you control says that it would be too easy if the door wasn't clogged up :))
    poor dialogue writing, almost every character was one
    bad story telling, and so much more    … Expand
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Metascore
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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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