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  1. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Enjoyed the game and really liked the fact is had a daring story that makes you think. The ending won’t be to everyone’s taste but after spending around 24 hours playing as both characters I understood why it ended the way it did Expand
  2. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Любовь к эти, ярость , ненависть, слезы офигевания такой спектр эмоций я получил! Стоит каждого рубля ! Шедевр 99 из 100 пупок Дины ну супер низкополигональный как в гта 3 как будто резину натянули)
  3. Jul 9, 2020
    0
    То каким сейчас образом поступают "Собаки" является крайне низким и подлым поступком, ограничивая пользователей и искусственно поднимая рейтинг за счет подкупа МЕТОВ. Сама игра настолько парашная что хоть сейчас иди и говном мажся. Кто-то хвалит графон? ахренеть а вы не думали что это блин 3А класса и тут по дефолту супер графон. Но слить таким образом и еще так ужасно относиться кТо каким сейчас образом поступают "Собаки" является крайне низким и подлым поступком, ограничивая пользователей и искусственно поднимая рейтинг за счет подкупа МЕТОВ. Сама игра настолько парашная что хоть сейчас иди и говном мажся. Кто-то хвалит графон? ахренеть а вы не думали что это блин 3А класса и тут по дефолту супер графон. Но слить таким образом и еще так ужасно относиться к фанатам... Продажность журнолюг... Expand
  4. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Я прошёл игру и она заслуживает оценку 10 баллов. И не верьте тем кто ставит 0, они дебилы которые не прошли игру, но ставят оценку. Игра лучшая!!!
  5. Jul 9, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My beautiful story, I have never seen the characters spent like this, shame neil this is your work buddy only you bro and the game's play is no matter how beautiful the story is ruining the event, I really wonder how you did it, did not think of any players please take off part III consider players' warnings Expand
  6. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only reason people don't like this game is because they lack the emotional maturity to deal with the themes and are victims of the tribalism that permeates the world of the last of us. Expand
  7. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    The story is apparently controversial to many people, for me it's fine and I think it's a fantastic game. The second part of the game was a little bit too long, but overall I enjoyed the game a lot, it's very tense (with a lot of slow parts to chill down and explore/wander around), has many memorable moments, combat is great and very satisfying. From the technical point of view (visuals,The story is apparently controversial to many people, for me it's fine and I think it's a fantastic game. The second part of the game was a little bit too long, but overall I enjoyed the game a lot, it's very tense (with a lot of slow parts to chill down and explore/wander around), has many memorable moments, combat is great and very satisfying. From the technical point of view (visuals, audio) it's the pinnacle of what can be achieved on PS4. Definitely among my favorite games, along with the original TLOU. Expand
  8. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing,gripping and tense gameplay. It is an improvement over part 1. Story was naughty dog's ownership and we have to accept what message writers giving us. Humans are enemies of each other over petty matters and few resources. We should realise no virus or contagion is threat to us but we are threat to ourselves
  9. Jul 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра просто пробила дно. Смерть Джоэла не так страшна, как весь остальной пздц, который творится в игре. Ваша повестка мне не нужна. Мне нужна интересная игра с классным сюжетом и геймплеем. Expand
  10. Jul 9, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This isn't good game, Also, it isn't bad game. Well, this game make me to think 'Is killing Abby can make Ellie satisfied?'. Welp, At first, the answer is yes(to Ellie), but she knew it was no. Maybe she saw Joel's behavior to Abby's behavior(saving kid or fighting for fire gun). Of course, Abby is bad shet in this game, cause you know, kill Joel, bite Ellie's two fingers... I think Ellie try to kill Ellie like Abby did to Joel,(That's why she cut the rope what tied Abby, and fight with fist, not gun or knife), but she knew all people has reasons. But it isn't good game, I said. It is too unkind to tell this meaning to us. Make too difficult to us. Thanks to me about giving 6, dudes. Expand
  11. Jul 9, 2020
    1
    Storyline this game is suck.. it has better graphic than The last of us..but the storyline it is the worst..
  12. Jul 9, 2020
    7
    Far too fortuitous events make this story less believable, key characters just meet at random, and the outcome of their interaction is sometimes just there for shock value or to get the storyline going in a short amount of time.
  13. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличная игра с увлекательным геймплеем и необычным сюжетом Expand
  14. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Genuinely great game. Fantastic design, incredible graphics, and beautiful music.
  15. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I love the game, you just have to be very thorough and pay attention to the details, that helped me a lot.
  16. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I don't know what to say, it's just amazing. I love this game and the characters, well done
  17. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As time goes on we can start to see the reviews from the people who ACTUALLY played the game and didn't jump to the fanboy/hate bandwagon.

    I would rate it a solid 9.5 but since it is not possible i'll settle for a 9.

    The gameplay is improved in every way imaginable from the first game, it feels heavy and meaningful, you actually feel bad killing most of the time.

    The graphics are (in my opinion) the best we have seen from the ps4.

    Here comes the "controversial" part, the story. It is a sotry about revenge, about a cycle of seemingly never ending violence.
    Joel's death lights the fuze for this story of revenge, making you HATE Abby and wanting to kill her at all costs. But as time goes on and you get to play as Abby (i'd say probably 1/3rd of the game?) you get to see that like Ellie and Joel, she too has a family and some friends to protect, an active comunity.

    At the end of the first game i kept trying to excuse Joel from the countless murders and the dooming of hope for finding a cure. "He killed a lot of people... but he did it for Ellie" i thought.
    This time is the other way around, i was starting to undertand Abby and why she did what she did while at the same time trying to hate her. "She saved some kids from certain death BUT she killed Joel".

    No other game has ever given me an experience sush as this one.

    Despite all of this i too would have liked to see Abby die (which is why i rated it 9.5 and not 10), but i understand why Ellie ended up not doing it. She finally breaks the circle or death, hate and revenge and becomes "the better woman", in a sense, better than Joel was.
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  18. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. In the game characters has the things that must be done, but must be stopped. In this situation, we can experience extreme suspense and conflict. We are survivors in the game. No supplies are found easily and nothing is enough. It makes every action is risk a shortage, and every moves matter.
  19. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Top4ik. 8181193883939339399394949449494949494949494959595959595959495949499494
  20. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Brilliant game! I put in about 26hrs. Was it better than the first one? Graphics, gameplay - yes. Story - probably not. I thought at times the story was probably stretched a bit, but this was probably one of the few games out there that I actually kept going for more. I really liked the idea of playing the different perspectives. Once again an amazing job done by Naughty Dog!
  21. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Loved the character direction and how the game centered around revenge. Excellent writing and gameplay. The graphics were out of this world too.
  22. Jul 9, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand what happened with the story, but It's really really bad . The way they try to make you feel something for Abby it's just forced empathy, she is a bad person that put a trans children and a random girl in front of her best friend. **** Owen while her friend is pregnant, like holly **** Abby what is wrong with you. I am so ****ing angry At Naughty dog for what they did, like seriously. Expand
  23. Jul 9, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Huge fan of the first one, the second one really let me down. I felt all the reasons I loved the first one weren’t in the second. The relationships presented to us in the last of us part 2 are already established, with no back story for these new relationships and characters. The first one was basically only building relationships. The second one had a lot of meaningless death and brutality for no reason. I’m all for hard core violence but when it’s forced in just because, absolutely silly. The way they grab Expand
  24. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, the best game I ever played.

    ND took some bold risks with the story and I really liked them. It’s a story with lots of emotions. It has no good or bad characters. In its core it is a revenge story, but it’s also so much more. The gameplay is familiar if you have played the first one, but it is much improved. New mechanics to both combat and stealth. The AI is also way
    In my opinion, the best game I ever played.

    ND took some bold risks with the story and I really liked them. It’s a story with lots of emotions. It has no good or bad characters. In its core it is a revenge story, but it’s also so much more.

    The gameplay is familiar if you have played the first one, but it is much improved. New mechanics to both combat and stealth. The AI is also way better. The level design is amongst the best I have seen. Animations are amazing and the infected are way better than in the first game.The graphics are also amazing.
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  25. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Having finished the game 20 minutes ago, I must say I really enjoyed this piece of art. It is a really worthy sequel that is even netter than the first game. I highly recommend it.
  26. Jul 9, 2020
    5
    Не могу поставить 0 так как визуал очень приятный дизайн уровней локация понравился но сторитейлинг это 0. поставил бы 6ть но бал срезао тупо из -за того сюжет 2й части не следует логике 1й и рушит все на корню тупым топорным образом.Не могу поставить 0 так как визуал очень приятный дизайн уровней локация понравился но сторитейлинг это 0. поставил бы 6ть но бал срезао тупо из -за того сюжет 2й части не следует логике 1й и рушит все на корню тупым топорным образом.
  27. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Game of generation. Unjustly undervalued by users. Thank you Naughty Dog.
  28. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Perfect emotional beats, i'm so sad but what a journey it was, it effected me more than any other story in a video game. Bring on Part III
  29. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a game that will leave you thinking a long time afterwards. It has the best story telling in a game I have ever seen. It also builds up tension more than any other game. Expand
  30. Jul 8, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Immersive gameplay and beautiful visuals. A potentially unique and visceral story unfortunately executed slightly poorly with brave narrative choices falling short of their desired effect. Lots of subverting expectations and shocking imagery to raise the players heart rate and create despair. Unfortunately this method of storytelling while having an immediate and extreme reactionary affect on the audience will inevitably fail to move anyone in any meaningful or lasting way. Thus while there are some truly stunning moments it fails to achieve the lasting impression that part 1 did. While it is understood that part 2 is trying to achieve different things. The experience feels a little too unsentimental to the legacy of the first game and this feels intentional and disrespectful. Expand
  31. Jul 9, 2020
    3
    This is so sad. I am always looking forward to replay first part again but I had to force myself to finish this one. This is perfect example how beautiful graphics and OK gameplay can be destroyed by awful storytelling. This was forced, unnecessary and sad.
  32. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Masterpiece! I really enjoyed it. You need to play it to feel the full experience that naughty dog has to offer.
  33. Jul 9, 2020
    3
    I can`t believe smn like this game. The story is flat, the characters are stupid, the gameplay is boring. It`s just overhiped rubbish, sorry, but this was the worst money spending of the year.
  34. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра . Её сюжет показывает к чему может привести месть . Разработчики не стали продолжать историю первой части , а сделали новую . Также игра порожает своими мелочами такими как : осколки которые отлетают от основания , трескающийся лёд и следы на грязи и снегу . А в конце истории ты задоёшься вопросом стоило это того.Лучшая игра . Её сюжет показывает к чему может привести месть . Разработчики не стали продолжать историю первой части , а сделали новую . Также игра порожает своими мелочами такими как : осколки которые отлетают от основания , трескающийся лёд и следы на грязи и снегу . А в конце истории ты задоёшься вопросом стоило это того.
  35. Jul 9, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El no merecia una muerte como esa , pudieron habernos un juego glorioso encambio por ser inclusivos nos dieron un juego con un final mediocre , respeto la idea de matar no es la solucion pero matarlo asi fue un desperdicio para la trama , pudo morir protegiendo a ellie o tratando de enmendar sus errores egoistas y ellue de ahi sacar el coraje para salir adelante y no solo matar a medio mundo para al finar no matar a quien deberia. Expand
  36. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Hi, I'm from r/thelastofus2, here to leave my 50th 0/10 metacritic review on Neil CdrUCKmann's badly written, social justice agenda pushing, plothole ridden, flop of a sequel. I didn't play it, but the leaks were 100% accurate and I can't believe they killed the good guy, Joel. Joel wouldn't just say his name to strangers. Why did they make him soft? I don't want to play as his killer. IHi, I'm from r/thelastofus2, here to leave my 50th 0/10 metacritic review on Neil CdrUCKmann's badly written, social justice agenda pushing, plothole ridden, flop of a sequel. I didn't play it, but the leaks were 100% accurate and I can't believe they killed the good guy, Joel. Joel wouldn't just say his name to strangers. Why did they make him soft? I don't want to play as his killer. I stopped played after 30 minutes, when the game makes you play as evil buff woman. She has arms bigger than mine and it makes me insecure. Why does Ellie find real love? I can't believe Neil would represent a trans person. This is America! Most of these 10/10 reviews are PAID! Hitler wasn't even as evil as Abby. Do not buy this game and form your own opinion! Make sure you tick helpful on this review! Expand
  37. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever made
    I’m playing 15 hrs and can’t explain the story but I can say every one who loves game should play this unbelievably beautiful
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  38. Jul 9, 2020
    5
    Story is so well organized and very wonderful. No hate on this game. Jokes on you haters.
  39. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. s. The gameplay is a bloodied brilliance and shows awesome perspectives that would otherwise be ignored. Nothing quite like pursuing justified yet irrational revenge killing from both sides of the story. It's a shame there are so many people who can't appreciate that or accept that when faced with death and rage, people do rash things. One of my favorites now, for sure Expand
  40. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    После кампании первой части, после dlc, после 200 часов офигеннейшего мультиплеера, потом после трейлеров, вторая часть конечно оказалась совсем не такой, которой ее ждали. Но! Никто не обязан оправдывать мои сюжетные ожидания. Сюжет такой, какой он есть и он все равно хорош. Игра очень интересная. В общей сложности потратил часов 35-40 на 3-й по счету сложности. Геймплей как всегда хорош,После кампании первой части, после dlc, после 200 часов офигеннейшего мультиплеера, потом после трейлеров, вторая часть конечно оказалась совсем не такой, которой ее ждали. Но! Никто не обязан оправдывать мои сюжетные ожидания. Сюжет такой, какой он есть и он все равно хорош. Игра очень интересная. В общей сложности потратил часов 35-40 на 3-й по счету сложности. Геймплей как всегда хорош, графика на старушке всё ещё на высоте. Expand
  41. Jul 9, 2020
    8
    While the first game was a masterpiece this game didn't quite reach that. It was still one of the best games I've played in years.
    Visually it was amazing. The advance in graphics since the 1st game has allowed Naughty Dog to show how nature is reclaiming buildingsthe world.
    I believe the negative reviews are largely driven by two things. 1 The lgbt characters. This was never really made
    While the first game was a masterpiece this game didn't quite reach that. It was still one of the best games I've played in years.
    Visually it was amazing. The advance in graphics since the 1st game has allowed Naughty Dog to show how nature is reclaiming buildingsthe world.
    I believe the negative reviews are largely driven by two things.
    1 The lgbt characters. This was never really made much of a thing to be honest. They just happened to be lgbt. If the exact same story was made with a heterosexual cast there would be much fewer negative reviews.
    2 expectations were too high. A lot of people hold up the last of us as 1 of the greatest games of all time. Sequels never satisfy in these instances. If the game was not a sequel, a lot of these 0 scores would probably be 5-7.

    To summarise, the game is a great game definitely better than 90 percent of other games on the market. It is lacking in innovation as the gameplay hasn't moved on much since the 1st game, hence it doesn't quite deserve a 10 but any score lower than a 5 is a spite rating
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  42. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is a bloodied brilliance and shows awesome perspectives that would otherwise be ignored. Nothing quite like pursuing a justified yet irrational revenge killing from both sides of the story. It's a shame there's so many people who can't appreciate that or accept that when faced with death and rage, people do rash things. One of my favorites now, for sure. Expand
  43. Jul 9, 2020
    1
    Unfortunately the game's main story is disgusting. And I'm not understand how people can love it may be they never play in first part?
  44. Jul 9, 2020
    0
    The game has chosen surprise instead of creativity. Too many action, weak, very very weak story, and without a soul its just boring. Stopped playing after 8-10 hours.
  45. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    When I finished the game it was 6/10. Few weeks later 9/10. A great sequel for a great game.
  46. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una joya de juego Me Encantó Mucho Michisimo una historia triste.
    Recomiendo mucho este juego les va a encantar.
    La verdad si merece cada centavo no me arrepiento de comprarlo.
    Tiene unos excelentes Gráficos una Hermosa historia Me Encantó uno de mis mejores juegos
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  47. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Не знаю, что так все взъелись на игру из за меншинств, там показывают такое так мало, что как то все равно, игра на свой сюжет нацелена и он очень хорош
  48. Jul 9, 2020
    8
    The Last of Us Part 2 is in the must play category. Even if you have had certain details spoiled like I had, the journey of the game and context is like none other. The game adds meaningful story to TLOU universe. You WILL be thrilled and surprised playing the actual game. The graphics are beautiful, pushing the PS4 Pro to its limit. I did encounter the odd glitch but nothing gameThe Last of Us Part 2 is in the must play category. Even if you have had certain details spoiled like I had, the journey of the game and context is like none other. The game adds meaningful story to TLOU universe. You WILL be thrilled and surprised playing the actual game. The graphics are beautiful, pushing the PS4 Pro to its limit. I did encounter the odd glitch but nothing game breaking. If you loved part 1 you owe it to yourself to experience the emotions that this game will put you through even if you do not agree with some of the choices. Naughty Dog does it again. 8/10 Expand
  49. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just can't understand how people can hate aus game so much.. yes joels death seems kinda underwhelming and i god yes how i hated abby at times.. but to be honest in the great picture no game told a so intense story like TLOU2 and in my opinion it is an absolute masterpiece Expand
  50. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this is a wonderful game. In addition to beautiful graphics and gameplay, the game has a lot of meaning and a very complex plot. This game is about people, not about individual characters. A game about one of us, the last of us. I believe that every fan of the first part should play this game, go through and relive the whole story from beginning to end.
    After going through
    In my opinion this is a wonderful game. In addition to beautiful graphics and gameplay, the game has a lot of meaning and a very complex plot. This game is about people, not about individual characters. A game about one of us, the last of us. I believe that every fan of the first part should play this game, go through and relive the whole story from beginning to end.
    After going through the whole plot, a strange feeling remained inside me, it is difficult to describe it in words, you need to feel it yourself.
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  51. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Finished the game on survivor, after palying3-4 hour every day, the plot, logic and character arc seems quite clear to me. In fact, places where some other players suggest a logic fallacy exist, I found them to be quite understandable, and sometimes the character's sharp turns of opinion and code of conduct seem quite logical and even brilliant in terms revealing their characters. TheFinished the game on survivor, after palying3-4 hour every day, the plot, logic and character arc seems quite clear to me. In fact, places where some other players suggest a logic fallacy exist, I found them to be quite understandable, and sometimes the character's sharp turns of opinion and code of conduct seem quite logical and even brilliant in terms revealing their characters. The narrative of the story is quite superior to most other games because it obsessive follows and symmetrical structure both in terms of narrative structure as well as characterization. This way of telling a story is quite uncommon in video games but often found in critically acclaimed literature and movies. TLOU2 is a bold step forward, pointing the gaming industry to move from purely catering to people's liking, and into a much more serious and artistic style.

    Even if it is hard for me to accept that my beloved characters are harmed, I can not deny this game is a very good game, and it should be marked as an important moment that video games evolved once again!
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  52. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played surely another game of the year for last of us 2 great work naughty dog
  53. Jul 9, 2020
    0
    If you like pre production, if you like games, if you are a normal person, please do not buy this game. Because you will waste your time, your money, your feelings and your life. It's also bad for your physical and mental health because of anger and disappointment. Because the story of this game is veryveryvery disgusting!
  54. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I love it. Great story, gameplay, atmosphere, direction. 35 hours in. Masterpiece
  55. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt a masterpiece of a game, great story telling, fun gameplay and stunning visuals.
    Well done Naughty Dog
  56. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, a true masterpiece ... but you have to stop and think. The game’s story of hate, revenge and redemption is even mirrored in the first game’s fanbase ... just check the 0-rated reviews. Can we save ourselves and not only Ellie?
  57. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    No matter if the story didn't go the course we expected, it's still a masterpiece in concept. Also, its graphics, sound design and characters are all captivating, so there's no denying that it deserves the attention it gets
  58. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    The greatest game of this year! T.y.Naughty dog for this. Good story plus awesome design!
  59. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Deep and complex story with amazing gameplay and graphics. Some parts will make you mad but whilst playing you can understand why. Always keep an open mind while playing.
  60. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of the generation. Beautifully crafted environments, brilliant voice acting and a fun game play loop alongside a brutal sad narrative.
  61. Jul 9, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1.For the first time i would says thanks to the spoilers, save me 468HKD :)

    2.Disgusting stroy, how much you like The Last of US, how much you will hate this one

    3.To be honest, i can accpet Joel's death, but not in such stupid way !! remember in TLOU1 ? Joel figured out the hunters when he drives the car, at the first sight, and , in part2, he went into these well-trained, armed strangers' base ? Even Ellie knew not to tell her name to a stranger, why Tommy will tell everything ?
    4. Dont want say more, all you should know it is just a piece of ****
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  62. Jun 20, 2020
    7
    It will break my heart to say it but you are my disappointment of the year, don't buy this game if you expect a good story and character development, you will only have graphic improvements and excellent gameplay and then disappointments and even boring parts.It will break my heart to say it but you are my disappointment of the year, don't buy this game if you expect a good story andIt will break my heart to say it but you are my disappointment of the year, don't buy this game if you expect a good story and character development, you will only have graphic improvements and excellent gameplay and then disappointments and even boring parts.It will break my heart to say it but you are my disappointment of the year, don't buy this game if you expect a good story and character development, you will only have graphic improvements and excellent gameplay and then disappointments and even boring parts. Expand
  63. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I did prefer the first game overall, there is no question to me that this is objectively one of the best games on this generation of consoles. Subjectively, of course people might like or dislike some elements of the game (whether from a gameplay or story standpoint), but there is no way this is objectively rated "average" at a 5, let alone a 0. I'd say people rating this a 5 or below are not acting in good faith (or have not played enough games in their life to know what a mediocre game really looks like), and the "0" reviews should entirely be discarded (alternatively, any user review posted on the day of the release should probably have been prevented or deleted by metacritic. The game itself takes 25h to finish)

    The Last of Us 2 has flaws (although they in my opinion don't prevent it from being an excellent game) Gameplay wise, I'd agree that the stealth aspects of the game feel a bit dated for example. Story wise, I'm sure a lot of things could have been told differently, although I won't pretend I'd know how.

    I could discuss at length the many qualities and issues of the game, but a lot of critics, professional or otherwise, have done a better job at it than I ever would. What I can say is that after finishing the game, I felt empty and extremely sad, but in a good way, if that makes sense. Basically there are not that many video games that can make me feel connected to the characters in such a strong way. "Life is Strange" comes to mind, and TLOU1, of course. As such, I'd say this game was a huge hit for me. I know I will still be thinking about this experience 10 years from now.

    Not a 10/10, because 10 to me was TloU1, and I don't think #2 beats it in my heart, but definitely one of the best games on PS4 as far as I'm concerned. Super disappointed that the review bombing has been preventing adult discussions on the flaws and merits of the game.
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  64. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Игра топ , если вы не верите то можете катиться от сюда Ггоо
  65. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The barrage of red numbers breaks my heart, for art was not designed to be spot on. Art was made to make the individual think, contort in uncomfortable stupor, and gasp in awe.

    While I understand games are not TV shows, games are not primarily stories aiming at showcasing a disastrous world that can perhaps divide an audience, The Last of Us II is a game that does just that. As an aspiring writer, I always think of taking risks with storytelling, but I worry that my audience will not respect my choices. While I know I love my characters, do they ultimately belong to me, or the people who read?

    The Last of Us II is phenomenal for me because it makes me uncomfortable to live in my own skin; I had to constantly look over my shoulder while playing this game, I felt like I was in trouble, and watching Joel's death did a number on my mental health, but while this made me angry, while this made me hate the game, I trod on. I felt Ellie's pain, I felt the discomfort that crept in Dina's mind when watching the woman she loved make such decisions, I felt these character's ideologies being spat at on their face because the world that they live in was not kind. We knew this starting from Sarah's death in the first game, this world was anything but kind, but this game showed us just how monstrous.

    While I did not entirely enjoy playing as Abby, some of the best gameplay of the entire game was in her play through. I understand the need to hate on her, because GOD I hated her, and I not sympathise with her, and I understand that ND failed there to induce any sort of sympathy in my mind for her being, but I could not deny her existence. Abby existed in the world Joel did, and what Joel did to her was enough to have him killed, even though the way he died was just downright brutal. I jumped out of my skin while fighting the Rat King, I hated any part that displayed Abby's kindness, because who was she and why the heck did she have to be kind? She had no right after what she did to Joel. And by the time I could get accustomed to playing her, as if I were in a limbo and weren't playing The Last of Us 2 at all, I am forced to fight Ellie. I am nauseous by now, my ears were ringing, my hands were trembling and my temptation to see Ellie kill Abby was so tumultuous that I actually let it happen a couple of times, just to see it end.

    But then we begin to play as Ellie. Ellie's living with her trauma, but is she really living? She can't forget the images Abby left behind for her, she can't forget what happened to Joel. Obviously, she goes after Abby. Obviously, she finds her after immense struggle, and quite practically leaving behind everything she could have loved. The image Abby left behind for her, Joel's dying form, keeps ringing in her mind, ringing in MY mind. I will kill Abby when I find her and man, how satisfying it'll be.

    But we find Abby. We find her, but she's not Abby. She's a shell of who she was, lost everything and the look of pathetic desperation in her eye. I am awed, disgusted, and I know what's coming. I am praying in my mind, 'No, Ellie, it's not worth it, don't kill her', and I say 'It's not worth it', because Abby is no longer a threat. Abby is a dot in the scheme of existence itself, Abby is dead. Abby is gone. But, we fight her and my goodness, what a troubling experience that was. Neither one want's to fight, while both are struggling to live. Tired of having merely survived all these months.

    The image of what Abby left behind, Joel's dying corpse, is now replaced by the image Joel left behind. A loving man, drinking coffee too late in the night, playing his guitar. He is soft here, because given the chance, he would have always been, and he is proud of Ellie, because when was he not? Killing Abby the way she is would ridicule the very life a man like Joel had lived.

    The game was heartbreaking because the emotions were spilling out. I did not like Abby, but playing as her made me sympathise with Ellie more. Playing as Abby made me understand that the world is not black and white, but shades of grey plastered over the horizon in uncomfortable shades, shades meant to push and pull, make your mind ebb and flow with the current this game chose to flow with. I am thrilled to say I loved this game, loved every second, while I wasn't too sure while playing it. For the mere fact that it destroyed my psyche, I think the Last of Us II is a masterful genius in its genre, and while the hate breaks my heart, I think it is not a game meant to be enjoyed by everyone.
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  66. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I don't think I have ever played a game that made me feel so many emotions. It's an engaging game with bold storytelling and compelling characters. I have a few issues with pacing and some decisions made, but that doesn't take away from the whole.
  67. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Una historia y gameplay increíbles, mejora al primero en todos los aspectos, de lo mejor que he jugado esta generación junto a rdr2
  68. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    People who hate this game for story is wrong
    Story is not bad Only they don't like it because it's a story that has never been seen so far
  69. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    An incredible game. A rollercoaster of emotions and a game that will have you reflecting on what transpired for days. It's uncomfortable at times but also beautiful and funny. I loved the pacing of the game.
    Don't listen to the hate, play it with an open mind and enjoy the journey.
  70. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I got completely hooked by the story and characters. Made me feel uncomfortable at times, in a good way. Made me questioned things. Music great as always. Beautiful graphics.
  71. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The detail put into this game is astonishing. I really hate that people are review bombing the game because they don’t agree with some of the decision making. Naught Dog worked very hard on this game and it shows. The Story, Graphics, Sound Direction and emotional impact this game has is unparalleled. This game with have me thinking about it for a very long time.
  72. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely beautiful game, sizing up to the first one, story may not be quite on par, but its close call.
    Absolutely don't get why this game gets so much hate, just because one of their favourite character dies in a brutal way or because of the ending being far from the happy one.
    Anyway, it was en epic journey, thanks Naughty Dog.
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  73. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the best games ever created Graphics 9/10 (ps4 things meh)
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story (the story is incredible if a) you arent a bigot or a complete idiot b) you dont have some magical fan fiction prewritten in your head before you start the game c) you are a functional human being that can experience emphaty
  74. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game coincidently met the types of stories in general that I prefer. It's very deep, dark and unique. I love it!
  75. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Part 1 and Part 2 complement each other to give this final result in TLOU2.
    To me it seemed like a great game, I would dare to say that it is an artwork, it touched my heart and made me think, there are very few things that manage to "touch your heart and make you think" and one of those things is this game.
    This game is awesome.
  76. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Great game, the plot has its gaps and minuses, but it's still very good. It is not a 10/10 game, but considering all the ratings about 0 from mental amoebas that hold burning crosses in their hands and jacksoff to photos of Donald Trump, I have to give her 10/10 instead of real 8.5 or 9/10. All negative opinions comes from idiots.
  77. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, ignore the trolls. If you loved or even liked the last game you will love this one.
  78. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was simply great. The graphics were the best I’ve seen on PS4, and the gameplay was phenomenal. The story is still the best part of the game though. The way it makes you question every single one of your decisions, and shows the cycle of violence, can’t be described in words. Expand
  79. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Great game! The two sided story is amazing. Naughty Dog always has something new to offer. Compared to the first game, this one builds characters that are more realistic. Still love TW3 better though.
  80. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Emotions after the game go through the roof. At the same time, playing the game is pleasant, interesting and atmospheric, for me there is no need more, 10/10
  81. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Шедевр, проработка мельчайших деталей впечатляет, геймплей великолепный, хоть и есть лгбт повестка но она не портит игровой процесс.
    Naughty dog сделали очередной шедевр.
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  82. Jul 8, 2020
    8
    I finished the game two weeks ago but i finally decided what to say about it. Gameplay and graphics are amazing, i played it on survivor so it was a real challenge and also a great experience. Characters were good, maybe the story had some flaws but that doesn’t mean this game is bad as most of the people have been saying/talking. It was worth waiting seven years for this sequel.
  83. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    wow. this games was amazing! I like everything about the history. I hope the last of us lll in the future, I want to know what happened with Ellie after all that. :) thanks for this game! too sad in the ending but no problem
  84. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Эй, пекари (° ͜ʖ͡°)╭∩╮.

    Игра шедевр, образцовый синглплеер. Игру делали настоящие перфекционисты, эти анимации и эти перестрелки... это просто великолепно.
  85. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Superb graphics. Superb acting. Superb voice acting & sounds. All the environments have been made in such detail which I have not seen before. Stories where you guess what happens next are boring. With last of us 2 that did not happen. Overall I liked the game a lot
  86. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    El juego que necesitabamos, pero no lo sabíamos todavía. Mejora a la primera parte en absolutamente todo.

    -Gráficos: un despliegue técnico y el culmen gráfico de ps4, no he visto nada igual hasta la fecha. Jugandolo a 1080P, las texturas están supercuidadas y no hay ninguna que no haya sido mimada. La vegetación es, de lejos, la mejor que he visto hasta la fecha y consigue esa sensación
    El juego que necesitabamos, pero no lo sabíamos todavía. Mejora a la primera parte en absolutamente todo.

    -Gráficos: un despliegue técnico y el culmen gráfico de ps4, no he visto nada igual hasta la fecha. Jugandolo a 1080P, las texturas están supercuidadas y no hay ninguna que no haya sido mimada. La vegetación es, de lejos, la mejor que he visto hasta la fecha y consigue esa sensación de inmersión única que te hace querer looteralo absolutamente todo.

    Jugabilidad: adictiva y realista, me encanta el movimiento de la camara que acompaña a Ellie y te hace vivirlo todo como si te estuviera pasando a ti. El juego te hace sentir incomodo con la muerte y te transmite sensaciones y sentimientos únicos, a través de su jugabilidad

    Historia: impecable. Una historia que te hace plantearte tu propia moral y todo lo que sabes acerca del bien y del mal. Una historia de venganza con giros de guión unicos. No es el tipico juego en el que los buenos vencen a los malos, sino que te dejará marcado y pensado en todo lo que acontece en el juego durante mucho tiempo. Todos los personajes tienen una personalidad única y son muy profundos

    Un juego para jugar si o si
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  87. Jul 8, 2020
    5
    This game is worth 10/10 on graphics, the graphics improvements very obvious, but did I just pay 59 dollars for the graphics?
  88. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story of the game is incredible for those who have maturity to understand it. The way in which it is told was excellent, in addition to the great graphics and very fluid gameplay. Naughty Dog did a really great job. Expand
  89. Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor Story and old gameplay thats not really fit into a game of 2020...random Person that hunt down a Protagonist because He killed a random doctor... And no revenge at the end... And you have to play this random Person...this is no masterpiece Expand
  90. Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Bad game, bad line, bad grafics, bad SJW, bad everything. I stoped playing after 1 hour.
  91. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm here to scare gamers. Y'all are just mad that her arms are bigger than yours. Expand
  92. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    The amount of attention to detail is beyond anything i’ve ever played. This game made me go from hating a character to actually understanding them. Still hating them however hahah! It was very much an Ellie story and it’s something that needed to be told. I finished this game two weeks ago and have thought about it a lot lately. It’s definitely not like any other game i’ve ever played.The amount of attention to detail is beyond anything i’ve ever played. This game made me go from hating a character to actually understanding them. Still hating them however hahah! It was very much an Ellie story and it’s something that needed to be told. I finished this game two weeks ago and have thought about it a lot lately. It’s definitely not like any other game i’ve ever played. This includes the first game. While playing it I would go to bed and wake up at random intervals thinking what’s gonna happen? I was genuinely scared for these characters, knowing this world. Knowing that there’s a real chance they aren’t getting out of this alive. It didn’t pull its punches and in the end it showed me something about life that I had a hard time coming to terms with. Nothing has held my attention so viscerally before and I am not sure something will ever come close as Last of Us part 2 did. Great game. Great acting. Great time. Expand
  93. Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited 7 years for this, to get a story full of plot contrivance and plot convenience.
    Gamepl is the same old 30 third person shooter on a controller, A.I are still stupid.
    None of the character are likable, they managed to turn Ellie into a complete dumb lunatic.
    The only saving grace is the music and the graphics.
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  94. Jul 8, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game sucks. Joel was killed in the most disrespectful way possible, its completely possible to kill off main characters but that was the worst possible way to do it of all time. Yeah that's right all time no game will ever kill off a character in a more garbage way than in this game. Then the characters man they try so hard to make you feel certain ways about certain characters. Last but not least the ending what a garbage ending that was. I haven't seen a worse video game ending than that. The game looked beautiful but the story was garbage, the things they had you do was garbage, but most of all the Lies they told you when they we're marketing the game were garbage. What a garbage game you piece of garbage company. Expand
  95. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Finished the game today. Oh what an amazing experience. Even if you feel horrible about the story, play it for its gameplay. A true masterpiece.
  96. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played, the history caughts you completely and made me feel things i didn't ever think that i can feel for a game
  97. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра шедевр. Прошёл её до конца, и могу сказать, что она заслуживает 8 балов минимум, но обезьяны которые в неё даже не играли пошли её дизлайкать. Я просто похлопаю.
  98. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a bit of a shame that you don't get to play as Joel for more than a few minutes. Joel is one of my favourite game characters of all time and it was heart breaking to see him die in part II.
    At the time of that event happening in the game i was so sad and upset at the same time. It really made me hate Abby to bits and I couldn't wait for Ellie to get her revenge.

    Halfway through the game you suddenly get to play as Abby which was so annoying at the time. However, as time progressed in the game and more events happened I actually began to understand where she was coming from. By the end I kinda liked her.
    Abby actually has some pretty epic moments in the game. Especially when she goes down in the basement of the hospital where it all started. That was seriously a crazy, dark and claustrophobic place where you take on the rat king. It was so epic to use the flamethrower here - truly an unforgettable experience.

    Ellie has her moments as well. She also gets some pretty wicked weapons such as the exploding arrows and trip mines. These weapons will rip people apart and it just looks absolutely mind blowing to watch. I can't remember a game that handles explosions so well.

    I would have liked to see more of Santa Barbara since you are not there for long. I really liked the environment and the way the Rattlers were keeping infected on chains. It was really fun to release these infected and watch them chase the Rattlers down.

    The story is not as good as in the first game but I do think the gameplay and mechanics are so much better. You can even go prone now! The game certainly feels way longer than the first one which is expected since there is currently no multiplayer available as there was in the first game. This game is one of those games that you HAVE to play. It sets new standards for sure.
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  99. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра мне очень понравилась. Получаю большое удовольствие от исследования и боевых столкновений. Глядя на отзывы игры, критикующие примитивный геймплей, который никак не развился с 2012 года, наверное стоит согласиться. Однако, как человеку играющему в игры по 4-5 часов в неделю (и то не всегда), мне геймплей очень зашёл. Анимации в игре наверное лучшие из всех что я когда-либо видел, порой ощущения будто смотришь лайв-экшен, а не играешь в игру. Сюжет очень крепкий, особенно финал. Полностью прочувствовал состояние Элли, которая уже не понимала что она вообще делает и для чего.
    Рекомедную игру таким-же непритезательным йоба-геймерам, как и я. Более продвинутым геймерам геймплей наверное может показаться не самым крутым.
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  100. Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The game starts decent, then it's getting better the entire story of Ellie, after that sucks horribly, I mean , dude you manage to ruin what could had been an amazing game, with some disgusting history.
    The gameplay it's great, they added new functions and ways to play that weren't in the part 1, but everything else, it's just horrible.
    Except for the previous scene of the game, when you
    The game starts decent, then it's getting better the entire story of Ellie, after that sucks horribly, I mean , dude you manage to ruin what could had been an amazing game, with some disgusting history.
    The gameplay it's great, they added new functions and ways to play that weren't in the part 1, but everything else, it's just horrible.
    Except for the previous scene of the game, when you can feel the end of the history, that part it's great in what about history concern,but the rest it's just...
    Don't buy it now, wait until you can get it for free and don't waste your money.
    What a disappointment.
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  101. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.
    I waited 5 years to play this
    And they gave me a horrible intro and **** ending
    I just want to forget about this game.
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]