The Last of Us Part II

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  1. KuantumShock
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    This game is ahead of its time.
    Great story woven with stunning narrative, breath taking graphics and original gameplay.
  2. talhamoin_
    Aug 10, 2021
    0
    This game is such a bad sequel, I expected waaay better. But this is just a straight up failure. Also don’t trust the reviews that say that this game is good, they are either journalists, fake or sjw **** Please don’t waste your 60 dollars buying this game don’t even buy it on sale. This game has beautiful graphics but like the story itself is so **** bad that it outweighs the good in thisThis game is such a bad sequel, I expected waaay better. But this is just a straight up failure. Also don’t trust the reviews that say that this game is good, they are either journalists, fake or sjw **** Please don’t waste your 60 dollars buying this game don’t even buy it on sale. This game has beautiful graphics but like the story itself is so **** bad that it outweighs the good in this game. The trailer is also false advertising. JUST DONT BUY IT.… Expand
  3. jimRyanofficial
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    Best game in 8th generation
  4. BaileyRyan
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Game was very well executed, enjoyed throughly. Played through 30 hours of game play within 2.5 days. Highly reccomend.
  5. CVddod23
    Aug 9, 2021
    0
    Part II = **** garbage Naughty Dog trying so hard to force down our throats. I can't believe I waited years for this ****

    To see a 93 score based on 120+ "Critic Reviews" just shows how delusional and disconnected these so-called critics are. No wonder people don't give **** to "journalism" anymore, they are full of BS. Druckmann can go **** himself. I am not buying anything from    Part II = **** garbage Naughty Dog trying so hard to force down our throats. I can't believe I waited years for this ****

    To see a 93 score based on 120+ "Critic Reviews" just shows how delusional and disconnected these so-called critics are. No wonder people don't give **** to "journalism" anymore, they are full of BS.

    Druckmann can go **** himself. I am not buying anything from Sony if he is involved from now on.    … Expand
  6. jimhoke070
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i didn't know this game will be that good.

    the gamplay and music and graphic, sound design everything is the best.

    the structure is amazing. from flash backs to swithes between characters. whithout play as abby this game could've lost and forgot between many revenge stories.    … Expand
  7. Roman9911
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    ну 10/10 ................................................................................................
  8. Deidara
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    All you could ask for a game of this genre. An interesting plot, strong characters, great music, great gameplay, ton of hours for the main quest, and a good replay value.
  9. LordZed
    Aug 9, 2021
    1
    Oh wow it's real, real bad. Holy **** this might be TLJ of video games, made for the sole purpose of pissing off the entire fanbase and LGBT propagandy.
  10. tobylord
    Aug 9, 2021
    0
    This game is a slap in the face to everyone that loved the first game. Do not buy this and save your money. The truth and context of this game is much worse than the leaks. Before I get into one of the worst stories ever. The gameplay is very average in today's modern gaming generation. There are minor improvements from the first game and enemy AI is dumb as ever. There are more cut scenesThis game is a slap in the face to everyone that loved the first game. Do not buy this and save your money. The truth and context of this game is much worse than the leaks. Before I get into one of the worst stories ever. The gameplay is very average in today's modern gaming generation. There are minor improvements from the first game and enemy AI is dumb as ever. There are more cut scenes and walking than actual gameplay. SPOILER ALERT..... they destroyed all of your favorite characters. They dumb down Joel's character on purpose to make him weak and stupid. In the first game he was very smart and had a ton of experience. He didn't even trust a guy that was sick on the road. He chose to run him over. Later we find out that stranger on the road was not sick and it was all a set up. They do everything to make you dislike Joel and continue to spit on him. They have a trans female/male shoot him in the leg and torture him with a golf club right in the first 2 hours of the game. They spit on him literally. They made Ellie unlikable and a selfish human being. She kills everyone and continued to blame Joel for saving her life. She cared so much in saving humanity because she has the immunity but instead she became a lesbian and chose not to reproduce. Let that sink in. She even let's Abby the one that tortured and murdered Joel in front of her get away with it. Abby also bit off two of Ellie's fingers. Her letting Abby go is basically saying Joel deserved dying. A loveable character who is the main character of the game. There was no justice for Joel. This game robbed everything from you just for shock value. The current narrative of destroying the male character to make the female character rise is very weak story telling. It is disrespectful to both genders. Females even hate it. Worst of all the pacing of the story is horrible. You literally play as Abby the character we hate for half the game. They tried so hard to make us like her but none of it worked. This game is a waste of time and money and should have never been created as a sequel. The critics are liars and they don't care about what the fans want. They only care about their political narrative and force you to like something that you will never accept. Then they insult you by calling you names because you don't like the product they are praising. They are the worst kind of human being. Trust the gamers that actually love playing the kind of video games you like. Those are the ones who you should listen to. Vote with your wallet and avoid this dumpster fire. Why care for a game created by a studio that is run by Neil Druckmann who is a male feminist and does not care about the fans and the people he works with. That's why 75 percent of Naughty dog left the company due to how he treated them. This game is created by people that don't care about you and backed by people that hate you. The game wasn't made for the fans and gamers. Vote with your wallets and avoid this at all cost. Especially how they are trying to trick everyone with false advertisement into buying this. Look it up on YouTube. Don't trust the shill media. Watch the negative videos about this game and you will see the truth. Long live Joel and RIP to The Last of Us franchise.… Expand
  11. karl12
    Aug 16, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 5/10 because I only liked half of the game. It is clear why. Who tf thought it is a good idea to kill Joel and then to let us play with the killer for 10-15 hours. There are many more reasons why this game is bad but i dont need to say everything in this comment, there are so many videos on youtube and some of them last even 2 hours so....… Expand
  12. Zaser56
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics, the music, the game mechanics are excellent. The story made my feel very sad for the characters. The final was heartbreaking IMO… Expand
  13. arya238
    Aug 8, 2021
    0
    It may not be a bad game but this is the worst possible sequel they could have come up with to follow up the story in TLOU. Shame.
  14. krasnoyarsky
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    Absolutely smasging game, great attention to detail on every step. The story is superb and it does keep you on your toes. It would have been a 10/10 if not for a little to much of LGBT+ agenda beeing pushed that really didn't fit the story at certain points.
  15. Vtekmasos
    Aug 8, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not giving 0 only because of gameplay mechanics. It's pretty good. But as a sequel of LEGENDARY p1 this is a complete **** Ruined plot, ruined characters. If you, writers, think that the entire game-community and fans of p1 are the gays from Twitter, you are wrong. The majority of that "people" who yelling about gay tolerance and feminism wouldn't even play this game. But who would, they DIDN'T WANTED AND EXPECTED that **** that you've done. We wanted continuation of the story about Joel and Ellie with her immunity, not the story about gay Ellie and Dina, fighting with group because of male-looking "woman", who killed Joel, and her trans-friend Lily who has problems with accepting her gender. I (and about the whole community) refuse to take this as the part 2 of The Last of Us. This is fantasies of a sick person, thrown on the legacy of p1.… Expand
  16. ketzer
    Aug 8, 2021
    1
    Перехапленая претенциозная хрень про неведомо как выживших дебилов в постапоке.
  17. AffenhirnAufEis
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    The game is a great masterpiece love it.
    I love the game has no happy ending , that's real life...
  18. JonnyDante
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    This game, play with my feelings. Sometimes I'm happy, then sad and then angry, then happy again.
    I'm so grateful to the developers for this story. It have conquered my heart. Technically, the game is also a masterpiece. It runs smoothly on the PS4 Pro, the loading times are short and the graphics is are bombastic. Thanks, Naughty Dog.
  19. Mewiee
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    I don't know why people get upset about the story, It was completely well developed. The story gave us a full view of every character, the happy life of Joel after Part I, and a great vengeance story for both characters Ellie and Abby. The loss, the pain, and the emotion showed in the game are even better than any movie. People just get upset about ND killed the iconic character but JoelI don't know why people get upset about the story, It was completely well developed. The story gave us a full view of every character, the happy life of Joel after Part I, and a great vengeance story for both characters Ellie and Abby. The loss, the pain, and the emotion showed in the game are even better than any movie. People just get upset about ND killed the iconic character but Joel should have taken
    consequence not in that horrible way but the death of Joel is predictable after the TLOU Part I.    … Expand
  20. Kirill25
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Это лучшее что я видел, все хейтеры этой игры просто не понимают этот шедевр. Сюжет просто восхитительный
  21. Lord_Jowa
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    After waiting over 5 years and a wonderfull part 1, I expected this game to be at least a 7,5/10. But after only a few hours, i realized that the story isn't nearly as good and coherent as the first one was. If i am objectively this game is a 4/10 but subjectivly i can only give it a 1,5/10 because my expectations were so high.

    PS: Sorry for my bad english :)
  22. Kindail
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I had the pleasure of playing, in both story and gameplay.
  23. Ashi014
    Aug 6, 2021
    0
    Has no story. Just following regular tips.
    The first one was a outstanding game but this one...
  24. HankAdvanced
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was quite good, i know the story is kinda sucks and confusing, but that's not what the real problem that i saw now, all i see people kept being salty over a story like most of these people are more worst than Neil, and they kept calling his rude names like more rude than Neil himself, all of this drama could have been avoided if those youtubers didn't upload leaks and making a various hate content on people that worked hard on this game, i don't want to be participated in these drama but what i have to say is: Story is 7.5/10, gameplay overall 8/10, graphics 8.5/10, the animation including dismemberment i will give it 8,5/10, and for the characters i'll give it around 7/10, so overall the total is: 90 (9).… Expand
  25. Keiarehere
    Aug 5, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They Handled this game horrendously, KILLING OFF THE MAIN CHARACTERS in the first 2 hours and then we have to play as the **** who killed him, f that, couldn’t even kill her at the end either. What a waste of an amazing franchise

    Plus for the graphics, sound and gameplay. Those were good    … Expand
  26. karenrobert8100
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    this is best story driven game i've ever played. the only game that you can truly feel the characters. gameplay is so fun. music, sound design and everything else is great.
  27. Sassolina09
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game. I love Ellie, Joel and Tommy. But I don't really like the choose to kill Joel, but I understand it. I really want a part 3… Expand
  28. Afghanrefugee
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have finished the Last of Us Part II and I must say this really got me. The mechanics, the graphics and the sound are great. The way you interact with the environment makes tlou2 a very realistic and immersive experience of its own kind. However the main aspect of games like the last of us, the story, is really bothering me. The story pretty much starts off with Joel’s death. His death had a very powerful effect on me and most people probably. This death had such a powerful effect not only because of the fact that it is Joel who they killed, it’s also the way he got murdered which bothered me a lot. Later the character who killed him, Abby, was also the one we played for half of the game. This part of the game was a way to make us sympathize with Abby, but it didn’t really let me do that. For the entirety of her part, I couldn’t care less for what Abby experienced, let alone even having any kind of sympathy for this character. It was the opposite: Every time I died as Abby, I got happy, I cheered. The Ellie part compensates until a certain point for the failure of the Abby part, but only until Ellie becomes the one who is the most lost. The ending is the ultimate height of futility. What is it even worth trying and fighting for? That’s a question not only Ellie has to ask herself, but also the player. What is even the point in playing if every action leads to more loss and loneliness? Perhaps this is what Naughty Dog tried to accomplish and if it were the case, then perhaps they had the wrong goal in mind.… Expand
  29. aalrif
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Sebelum gamenya rilis, ada spoiler yang beredar dan membuat banyak fansnya menjadi kesal dengan ceritamya, Aku kira gamenya akan jelek karena tergiring dengan opini di internet, aku tidak memainkan gamenya pada saat rilis tetapi beberapa buian setelahnya. Hingga saat aku memainkan gamenya jadi tahu kalau game ini adalah sebuah seni. Seperti seri pertamanya, seri yang kedua ini sangatlahSebelum gamenya rilis, ada spoiler yang beredar dan membuat banyak fansnya menjadi kesal dengan ceritamya, Aku kira gamenya akan jelek karena tergiring dengan opini di internet, aku tidak memainkan gamenya pada saat rilis tetapi beberapa buian setelahnya. Hingga saat aku memainkan gamenya jadi tahu kalau game ini adalah sebuah seni. Seperti seri pertamanya, seri yang kedua ini sangatlah bagus. Pembawaan cerita dengan dua protagonist yang berlawanan sangatlah unik. Ditambah lagi dengan performance dari setiap karakter yang top notch, membuat game ini sangat emotional rollercoaster. Untuk segi artistik juga sangat bagus, musiknya, grafisnya membuat game ini indah untuk dimainkan.
    9.6/10    … Expand
  30. Ayhamrex
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    No matter who all died and whatever has happened, This game would easily go down as one of the Best in the History of Video Games
  31. gabrielgome
    Aug 4, 2021
    0
    This is a masterpiece. The perfect mix between story and gameplay. This game raises the level for the whole industry from now on. It has a long gameplay - that never gets boring, amazing graphics and an amazing storyline.

    The level of detail and passion put into this game by the developers it's really something to be praised. It has a level of maturity in the gameplay and the storyline    This is a masterpiece. The perfect mix between story and gameplay. This game raises the level for the whole industry from now on. It has a long gameplay - that never gets boring, amazing graphics and an amazing storyline.

    The level of detail and passion put into this game by the developers it's really something to be praised. It has a level of maturity in the gameplay and the storyline that put this game in another level compared to other games.

    Worth mentioning that the storyline is impactful and strong. It has moral choices and debates that the game industry has never entered before. Also, social questions that are apply into our present (and maybe, our dystopian future) world.

    The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece.
    If you are in doubt about playing this game, just dive into it. You won't regret.    … Expand
  32. Terron2
    Aug 4, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 rides on a lot of goodwill from the incredible The Last of Us. Without that goodwill the hype would not be there. Unfortunately, I can't say that it has lived up to the hype.

    Everyone critic(Mostly paid shills) and most positive user scores(Of which mostly come from inactive accounts with only one review) are calling this game a masterpiece without any good reason and this is just BS.

    Graphics:Its stunning by all means even for PS4 standards. Character design however looked like ass.

    Voice acting: Again very good, nothing to complain about.

    Gameplay: Nothing to complain about. Its great, but nothing breathtaking or new.

    Story: What I can say is it’s far too long and structurally awkward. But it’s in the second half that this game really falls apart. There is a distasteful theme of underlying patronizing that makes the game feel like a 25 hour endeavor that only exists to tell players off.

    We are forced into performing certain actions we don’t want to do, only then to be admonished for doing so. Often these are contrived parts which compromise the integrity of the characters simply to facilitate certain plot points to get a desired reaction. As such they make decisions that are often fundamentally incoherent and illogical.

    The inconsistency of the treatment of certain characters performing the same actions during the second part is, at times, embarrassingly bad. The ending is a very good example of this it’s laugh out loud ridiculous in its lack of logic. The plot is clumsy, ham-fisted, and trite. Subtle this game is not and comes across as a series of cheap parlour tricks.

    Killing Abby was literally the whole point of the almost the entire game, sparing her made Ellie's journey just all the more pointless. One might argue that she did it because she knew that killing her wouldn't bring her back, but revenge isn't about bringing people back, but giving them justice.

    Ellie also killed dozens of people just to get to Abby, so she might as well have finished what she started, that way the ending would have had a greater impact. At the end, Ellie lost Joel, her father figure and closest thing she will ever have to a family, Jessie, Dina and Tommy threw in the towel on her and left, she got her 2 fingers bitten off, she lost her chance to avenge Joel and she can also no longer properly play Joels guitar anymore, the only memory she has left of Joel, forcing her to leave it behind.

    My Verdict: Everything that made the first TLOU special was just gutted out to the point of being disrespectful, leaving few positives in its place.

    Some might compliment the games Graphics, Voice acting and Gameplay but have to remember that this is a Story driven game. In TLOU 2 case, it absolutely sucked in its core aspect, that being the Story.

    You can't judge a beat-em-up game for its graphics and story when the combos don't work and when it suffers from input lags.

    You can't judge a Strategie Game for its voice acting when it has anything to do with Strategy( Example being Command and Conquer Tiberium Twilight)

    You can not Judge a looter shooter for its Design and Graphics when the game is fundamentally broken. This was also the reason why Anthem failed and got ultimately axed in the first place.

    And lastly, you can't judge a Story driven game for its Voice acting, Gameplay and Graphics when the Story is utter crap.

    Most of the fake users here giving positive reviews can't even make a single convincing argument for the Story.

    What made the previous game special is just gutted out to the point of being disrespectful, leaving few positives in its place.

    I wouldn't be looking forward for a TLOU 3 considering that the majority of the devs behind this and the first game quit the studio due to the horrible working conditions and the abusive crunch that Naughty Dog put these people through. And frankly, im done with Naughty Dog as a whole.    … Expand
  33. Waluigi224
    Aug 4, 2021
    0
    the game play and visuals were really good but the story ruined it all and when the appeal of the last of us was the story, the awful story that feels like it was ripped right out of a fan fiction written on **** ruins the whole game
  34. VictorHugo2
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    History (10)
    Gameplay (10)
    Rhythm (10)
    Graphics (10)
    Soundtrack (10)
    Difficulty (9)
    Atmosphere (10)
    Gender(10)
    Bugs (9)
    Final Score: 9.8
  35. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    9.5 .

    I don't understand that bad score , this game is a masterpiece. I rushed to get finished because of the spoilers , but can say the cutscenes and the facial movement are some of the best ever seen on a game, naughty dog did a great work on the game. The gameplay still feel like the previous game , with some little improvements, if you erase all the bad reviews and play with not    9.5 .

    I don't understand that bad score , this game is a masterpiece. I rushed to get finished because of the spoilers , but can say the cutscenes and the facial movement are some of the best ever seen on a game, naughty dog did a great work on the game. The gameplay still feel like the previous game , with some little improvements, if you erase all the bad reviews and play with not much expectations , you will have a great experience playing this game    … Expand
  36. White_Rabbi
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    эта игра может играть с чувствами игрока, и это и делает ее отличным шедевром, музыка, режиссура, геймплей, графика, диалоги, загадки, прокачка оружия, и разные палитры цветов и эмоций. Все это на высшем уровне, эта игра запомнится мне на всю жизнь, это то что невозможно забыть, 2 часть для меня намного лучше первой.эта игра может играть с чувствами игрока, и это и делает ее отличным шедевром, музыка, режиссура, геймплей, графика, диалоги, загадки, прокачка оружия, и разные палитры цветов и эмоций. Все это на высшем уровне, эта игра запомнится мне на всю жизнь, это то что невозможно забыть, 2 часть для меня намного лучше первой.
  37. Jomi-se
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    The Last of Us 2 is pretty much one of the best story-driven games of all times. The gameplay is vastly improved from the first one and makes for an amazing experience.
  38. andreantonella
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Best game ever.
    If I ever were to lose you
    I'd surely lose myself
    Everything I have found dear
    I've not found by myself
    Try and sometimes you'll succeed
    To make this man of me
    All my stolen missing parts
    I've no need for anymore
    I believe
    And I believe 'cause I can see
    Our future days
    Days of you and me
  39. Filtavares
    Aug 3, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foi a melhor game play que vi em anos. The Last of Us conquistou muitos com a game play inovadora, é uma história de conexão através do sofrimento com dois personagens que se amam como pai e filha mas que não sabem se expressar. A Parte 2 foi a perfeita na melhoria da jogabilidade mas no direcionamento da história foi muito ruim. A história não é ruim mas também não é boa como a primeira. Matar o Joel, o personagem que nos conectou emotivamente com o jogo, foi um erro. Pra mim seria mais interessante se a história fosse o conflito entre Joel e Ellie por ele ter tirado ela da mesa de cirurgia. Teve uma cena que eles retiraram jogo que foi dela tocando o violão depois de ter matado uma galera e assim que ela toca chega o Joel.

    Foi um misto de euforia com a excelente jogabilidade e uma decepção por causa da história. Muitas Analise de pessoas que jogaram com acesso antecipado estão "contaminadas" pois a Nought Dog mandou uma cartinha explicando que o Jogo se refere a pessoas e não a Ellie e Joel.

    A Ellie e o Joel Fizeram coisas muito erradas para osbreviver e sabem disso, e o que me conectou com eles foi que eles se arrependem e sentem remorso das coisas terriveis que eles fizeram para sobreviver. Quando a Ellie mata a Mel ela chega vomitar de arrependiment, quando matou a menina do Hospiotal ela conta para Dina com dor e remorso.

    A Abby matas os seus companheiros da WLF sem menor remorso, não ficou abalada com a morte do Lider Isac e muito memos a forma que ela matou o Joel, todos os amigos da Abby ficaram abalados com a forma que o Joel morreu, alguns tem até dificuldades em lhe dar com isso e comentam durante a gameplay. A Abby não ficou me arrependida em nenhum momento que no final quando a Ellie mandou ela ir embora ela nem disse nada, nem um desculpa. A Abby so não matou a Dina no teatro não porque ela sentiu pena, mas pq o Lev pediu

    Alem disso o Pai da Abby nem teve o senso em pensar de acordar a Ellie e explicar a situação da cirurgia e ver o que ela gostaria que fizesse, já queria passar a menina na faca e abrir a cabeça dela.

    A Fria da História é a Abby e não a Ellie. A Ellie deixou de matar a Abby por remorso, se fosse o contrario a Abby partiria a Ellie em dois.

    Decepcionado!    … Expand
  40. mtaktaks
    Aug 3, 2021
    1
    Graphics - 9/10
    Story - 0/10
    Variety of enemies -5/10
    Game's length - 10/10
    Gameplay - 6/10
    Variety of weapons - 2/10
    General world design - 5/10
    Fun factor - 0/10
  41. Papu_master
    Aug 3, 2021
    0
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  42. milton414jordon
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    very brave and stunning storytelling. characters are amazing.
    story 10/0
    gameplay 10/10
    gameplay improvement 10/10
    music 10/10
    sound design 10/10
    graphic 10/10
  43. 1GamingFan
    Aug 3, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didnt wanted to write anything untill I complete game and now here I am after finishing it - I admit little late than most of gamers but I bought my console only recently.

    Anyway I like it and I dont like it. In techicall, graphic and gameplay terms its thumbs up definately since its a massive improvement but unfortunately thats where all good stuff ends. In terms of a storyline which was mere soul of a game its broken and shattered. Murdering Joel in a gruesome way isnt the only reason for my words. Of course like many across the world I was enraged with his early kill but as much as the game progressed later on I didnt felt angry but only like shallow, empty and out of the juice. I barely had strenght to finish it.
    Playing with Abby is iritating I agree but what angered me more is the attempt after attempt after attempt to humanise her and forced attempts and manipulation on us to sympathise with her actions. Quick and sloppy try with copy/paste friendship like Joel/Ellie was Abby/Lev but it wasnt convincing and we didnt took that bait.
    Abby had a reason to kill Joel cuz he killed her father you say ? That same Joel saved Abbie's life when she faced inevitable death and thats the great point how much of a monster is created inside that "girl" who almost looks like a guy with her physics.
    On the other side, with almost desperate attempt to convince us that Abby is a good person, they ruined Ellie's character by making her a ruthless murderous monster on a revenge rampage. We play with older Ellie and younger Ellie in flashbacks, we play with older Abby and younger Abby in flashbacks as well and il that confusion and multiphase storyline we have some short conversations with characters seriosly lacking conversation abilites.
    Specially in those criticall situations where Joel needs to explain what happened in hospitall or when they talk about making peace in the end. It was just left with "huh" in my head. If I were Joel or Ellie that conversation would last like half an hour or hour - in my opinion such criticall situations just CANT be solver in 2-3 sentences and just like "ok see you around". NO NO and NO !

    We have a war between big factions - WLF - Wolves which was Abby's faction and Scars or Seraphites where Lev used to belong. The way they were detailed was a positive also.

    And when finally an oportunity for clash between Abby and Eliie happened, it was just... dont kill Dina shes pragnant and than Abby was like- meh "dont ever let me see you again" and they just walk separate ways - at that point I didnt care what will happen to both of them. And after that completely unnesecery and pointless 2nd attempt after crippled Tommy instructed Ellie where was Abby last seen. She than left the peace at the farmland with her girlfriend Dina and baby she delivered, having a serious PTSD and nightmares from what happened in Seatle to again chase Abby who was captured by another (almost random) group of villains who appear at the very end with no reason or point at all.
    By the time Ellie gets there Abby looks miserable, skinny and left to die slowly tied high on a pillar, Lev also. Both of them ruined physically and mentally they do one last battle in which again illogically Ellie has a backpack full of guns and arms but she wants to fight like with a pocket knife with Abby... and at the end when she had oportunity to drown her in a water she had sudden call in from humanity and spared her. No word said no conversation, no nothing. She just left her and sent her away in "just go away" manner. And at the end of the game I felt empty, dissapointed, shallowed, wondering why the hell am I played it when nothing was solved or done ?
    The only message that made any sense in this whole mess of a story would be "revenge destroys everything and anyone on its path including the one doing it"
    And that was the only outcome I could see - Ellie destroyed both mentally emotionally and physically, Abby also devastated, destroyed in every way, and so are we - the people played this game. I personally felt drained, empty, kinda sad, and dissapointed after finishing the game.
    5 out of 10 was score "at best" which I could give for the game and mostly for tech/graph/gameplay elements. The rest is just much weaker than the first game and storyline shattered between past and present.
    Not a hate but for 7 years waiting it should be much more quality story and for 3rd sequal its enourmous pressure on creative team to regain the glory and shine from the 1st part. In my opinion game needs soft reset with both Ellie and Abby gone (killed off screen, semi-retired or just put in the drawer) with maybe some new fresh faces who will build up the story from the rubble. In this situation I see pulling off Ellie from the state she was in a difficult task and after huge mental breakdown and hard PTSD I dont see the reason for her going into action again.
    All the best to TLOU fans out there ! :)    … Expand
  44. vitesong
    Aug 3, 2021
    7
    The Last of Us - Part: II is a gorgeous game, make no mistake about that. It is also a prime example of flavor that overpowers function. At some point during its development, its ambitious ideas became an insurmountable obstacle for its own success and it sadly brought down the experience provided by the first title.

    The concept here was "The never-ending cycle of violence" (these are    The Last of Us - Part: II is a gorgeous game, make no mistake about that. It is also a prime example of flavor that overpowers function. At some point during its development, its ambitious ideas became an insurmountable obstacle for its own success and it sadly brought down the experience provided by the first title.

    The concept here was "The never-ending cycle of violence" (these are the author's words not mine). This adventure carefully constructs and delivers upon that idea while forgetting this is a videogame.

    Interactivity, you see, is a boon and a curse. Audiences can be taught important lessons through media and art. But they're not supposed to feel patronized for decisions that are being made for them. By restricting the player's actions, pacing, and choices at critical moments (which I won't spoil) the suspension of disbelief is shattered and we just follow this dramatic narrative that often undermines its own ideas.

    It is difficult to justify any other criticisms regarding its story or pace without spoiling interested players, so I prefer to leave it at that. What's crucial here is realizing that games of this nature derive most if not all of their value in the strength and delivery of their narratives. So a failure here means catastrophe for such a piece.

    There are simply better, more engaging, and interesting shooters, survival horror games, and even zombie revenge stories out there.

    The presentation is superb, in every sense of the word. From audio engineering to accessibility options, the full playthrough is a sight-to-behold that even if impressive, never quite subverts expectations in a breath-taking way.

    The gameplay is basically an expanded and refined version of what was on offer before. More enemy variety, verticality and challenge better the experience. Pacing for these more "action-focused" sections is a bit worse though.

    The Last of Us - Part: II will always serve as an example of how not to take advantage of a medium to tell a story but it is otherwise an amazing looking game with gameplay refinements over a well-received first entry.

    P.S. A bit sad I never did hear my own name when blowing up a dude's head though.    … Expand
  45. bob_0003
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    A great game! Imo it's far better than the first part. The gameplay, as well as sound and music quality, is just amazing. Stelth is a lot more thought out. I think the real score for this one is 9, nevertheless I'm putting 10 because I'm sick of this hatred!
  46. Winssy
    Aug 3, 2021
    3
    Обидно, что продолжение шикарной первой части вышло таким, мягко говоря, спорным. Из плюсов можно лишь выделить техническую реализацию. Сюжет и персонажи это просто что-то с чем-то.. Лучше бы она вообще не выходила. Дракмана за это уволить нужно.Обидно, что продолжение шикарной первой части вышло таким, мягко говоря, спорным. Из плюсов можно лишь выделить техническую реализацию. Сюжет и персонажи это просто что-то с чем-то.. Лучше бы она вообще не выходила. Дракмана за это уволить нужно.
  47. Idkkman
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely the best story and writing I’ve ever ever experienced in a video game. 100/10 would recommend to anyone but don’t let the tragic events early in the game turn you off of it they make a strong comeback in the 2nd and 3rd act. Play this one people!! The only gripe I have about this game is how they did my boy Joel like I understand what they were trying to do but still it hurts to not have him.… Expand
  48. Peterian1201
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Best gameplay. Best game of zomebie
    Don't listen to giving-1-star-noob
    You have to finish game and you'll know the best of this game
  49. MyaChan225
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    One of the most amazing games and sequels I've ever had the privilege of playing.

    contrary to belief In regards to the contravesial events that take place in this game leading from the first part of the game, the last of us 2 has stunning Enhanced graphics which see's Ellie take on her hunt for revenge against the WLF and will see her cross bounds of no limits in a world that's totally    One of the most amazing games and sequels I've ever had the privilege of playing.

    contrary to belief In regards to the contravesial events that take place in this game leading from the first part of the game, the last of us 2 has stunning Enhanced graphics which see's Ellie take on her hunt for revenge against the WLF and will see her cross bounds of no limits in a world that's totally deprived of human nature and its herself and abby's cycle of violence that ultimately pays the highest consequences which gives us the players of witnessing heartbreak tragedy and no less a road where they will no longer be able to return too.

    The game itself takes place in the beautiful world of seattle which was one bustling full of life pre outbreak and its here we witness that this world is no longer what it used to be and that there are no limits to who's life will suffice when it comes to revenge.

    10/10 masterpiece neil druckmann once again proves his unique ability to story tell in a world where humans no longer have compassion or kindness to one another where humanity once lived together they once again fight for survival as well as learning to live with the cordeceps infection as Ellie the only person who has natural immunity to the infection.    … Expand
  50. presidentXi
    Aug 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .Don't buy this **** game .… Expand
  51. Abbasmirzanader
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This game challenge your biases in unexpected ways. Just finest storyteller games can do this
  52. MikiRaine
    Aug 2, 2021
    0
    I will rate this game based upon on what level i would want to play it again. Before that, I had this one Literature teacher that said, "A good movie makes its audience question themselves, 'what the f did i just saw?'".
    And that is what an audience, a curious audience, to want to watch the story again and again and again, until he understands, or not, i.e. Shutter Island, Joker,    I will rate this game based upon on what level i would want to play it again. Before that, I had this one Literature teacher that said, "A good movie makes its audience question themselves, 'what the f did i just saw?'".
    And that is what an audience, a curious audience, to want to watch the story again and again and again, until he understands, or not, i.e. Shutter Island, Joker, Inception.

    In games, its replayability. How much do i want to play it again and again and again?

    How much do i want to play the Last of Us part II again and again and again?

    Zero, but one for graphics.    … Expand
  53. Pokelena
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us Part II is just perfect.
    Apart from great animations, character interactions, graphics, the game drags you through a realistic, crude world where pity is non existent. Personally, I think reality would not be far from this.
    Naughty dog slapped us in the face repeatedly during the story, and never in a kind way. Every loved character death (starting with the first, the most important) contributed to build up Ellie's character, and it's even more poignant when we see the final cut scene.
    The search for revenge, rage driven vendetta that consumes both the protagonists more and more during the story makes us see how their stories are just parallel lines.
    There is no right or wrong part: Joel, Ellie and Abby have light and dark aspects in their motivations, and that's what i loved the most.
    To me, the conclusion could not be anything else than what it is. Ellie, finally interrupting the circle of violence that Joel started in the first part. And finally, letting him go. I just loved it, a depressing, realistic
    masterpiece that make some bold plot decisions but works them all out in the end.
    Personally i see no use in the critiques to Joel's early death, yes it hurt, but it was necessary.
    About the critiques to Abby's appearance... I have no words for the ignorance of some people. If you want to play a game just to see hot chicks, play something else because this is not it. Also, her physique is not "on steroids". Women can be buff, especially contextualized to her role where she obviously trains a lot.
    And about the critique on Lev's character, I find them so stupid too. Making him a trans character doesn't ruin anything and if you have a problem with it for the simple reason he's part of LBGT then maybe you should try and be less of an ****
    If I have to find a flaw in the game I'd say that some parts of the game were a little bit tedious, but nothing that can make my opinion change.    … Expand
  54. Amcr7
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Best, best, best,best,best,best,best,best,best,best, excellent, excellent, excellent
  55. Cqstle
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aside from incredible detail, gameplay and sound, this game is a masterclass in story telling.
    I've heard all the negative reviews and can understand why some people are upset at the direction this game took but something drastic had to happen. Life isn't always peaches and cream and damn did this game hit me in the gut.
    It was a good pain though because it made me realise I love Joel that much more and he'll always be there in Part 1. Maybe we can have a prequel of the time Joel and Tommy were on their own or a sequel showing what happens after Abbey finds the Fireflies. Either way, this game is an amazing work of art.    … Expand
  56. Aikenpierce36
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Another art by naughty dog. best studio ever. best videogame ever. don't matter what haters says
  57. firebladex
    Aug 1, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first game. The sequel feels forced and the ending is quite disappointing. Such a long game and after you finish the game and contemplate what you have played, it comes to this: Ellie seeks revenge, travels across whole continent, and it end up not getting her revenge. If i could have all the hours back, I would gladly take it.… Expand
  58. franigam
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Master piece, I don’t understand the people who vote negative this game, just because the story don’t take the road they will hope
  59. Wowdamnepic
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Captivating story, unique, memoreble. Simply a masterpiece. The combat is intense, open and full of posibilities and fits a wide range of play styles perfect for replayability, this fantastic complimented by great ai with realistic conversations
  60. TheBMax
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. I don't understand the controversy around it, people are mad that Ellie didn't kill Abby, but when I reached the end I was hoping she didn't. I was so relieved when Ellie pulled her head out of the water. The game did a great job at making you feel symphaty for Abby. The graphics are excellent, I loved the gameplay, but what impressed me the most was the random details and polish. The animations feel so natural, the transitions between cutscene and gameplay were amazing, and much more. This game was amazing… Expand
  61. Arnablp
    Jul 31, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I still don’t comprehend how Neil decided to just kill off one of the most beloved game characters in the very beginning hours of the game… Expand
  62. Ts004
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I first played this game just after it came out, having been able to avoid the initial spoilers. At that time, I came here to write a review, which was mostly “I hate what they have done but I can understand why they did it”. I wrote a lengthy review with positives and negatives and ended up giving it a 7 overall, because despite my personal issues with the story, I do think the gameI first played this game just after it came out, having been able to avoid the initial spoilers. At that time, I came here to write a review, which was mostly “I hate what they have done but I can understand why they did it”. I wrote a lengthy review with positives and negatives and ended up giving it a 7 overall, because despite my personal issues with the story, I do think the game itself is fantastic. I decided to wait, until I’d played it a second time to post. Now here I am over a year later and I have played this game multiple times through, I have platinumed it on PS4, and I can honestly say I have thought about this game every day since I first played it. I frequently listen to the sound track, love podcasts that talk about it, reviews, and each time I finish the game I am already planning how long to wait until I play it again. The only reason it’s a 9 and not a 10 is personally, i thought some of the open areas (although beautiful and fun to play) slowed the game pace down a bit too much. I have come to really love all the characters, despite how much heartache this game still causes me, and I can’t wait to see what Naughty Dog and Neil have instore for the future.… Expand
  63. pela777
    Jul 31, 2021
    7
    graficos 10/10 apartado tecnico 10/10 y todo menos la historia 10/10 la historia le doy 5/10 ya que esta mal contada sin enbargo no esta tan mal sinplemente es que el uno es una obra maestra y este un juego con una historia mas mediocre y normal
  64. nick_kuzn
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Its the best game ive ever played!!!!!!
    Soundtrack a little worse than in the first game but its okay
  65. Lennard2507
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt the greatest game I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The Last of Us Part II offers an emotional experience that is unforgettable and will leave a lasting mark in your memories for years to come.
  66. Excrazx
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tlow 2 is simply a masterpiece, and that's why Joel felt sorry for the amazing plot, but I think he deserved it. The gameplay is excellent, kneading enemies with a pipe is simply gorgeous. The sounds are very cool and nice and the soundtrack is great. for me this is a favorite game, and the lgbt game did not spoil me at all. And then the boy was a girl, I didn't give a **** and it was a pity that he was not accepted, and the problems of the naughty dog ​​people did well and harmoniously, I repeat this masterpiece and now my favorite game!… Expand
  67. Borip
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This game is undoubtedly PERFECT. It’s definitely a 10/10 rated game for me.
  68. KenSled
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    The only thing this game doesn't completely obliterate the first game in, in terms of quality, is the character development and design of non main characters. In every other aspect Naughty Dog has raised the bar for the Last of us. The story is fantastic if you have the willingness and ability to see the narrative for what it actually is, a story about forgiveness rather than a story aboutThe only thing this game doesn't completely obliterate the first game in, in terms of quality, is the character development and design of non main characters. In every other aspect Naughty Dog has raised the bar for the Last of us. The story is fantastic if you have the willingness and ability to see the narrative for what it actually is, a story about forgiveness rather than a story about revenge.… Expand
  69. Reanimator
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Décevant , le 1 était juste magique . Mais le scénario du 2 totalement décevant . J’aurais espéré autre chose . Ils avaient tant de choix pour faire plaisir aux joueurs et au lieu de ça ils nous donnent que de la frustration je suis dégoûté , merci pour torturer les esprits avec ce scénario .… Expand
  70. lemakaz
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    masterpiece by naughtydog just play the game and dont worry about all the haters
  71. jordonyeker943
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    this game shows you how a sequel should be. after playing this game, I can't play anything else. 10/10
  72. Ibrahim679
    Dec 1, 2020
    1
    Graphics 10/10 Story very sad 10/1
    Game play 10/7 Everything in this game so good but not so cool. The story is so disappointing
  73. SuperTeun
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Best video game yet. Once you start it is very hard to stop. The story is simply amazing.
    Presentation is amazing. Gameplay is perfect. 11 out of 10.
    Must play.
  74. Justagothgamer
    Jul 29, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did not enjoy this
    I played the game without seeing the leaks i was excited because i love the last of us part 1 and the remastered game and left behind
    But here....the story is very shallow i tried my best to focus on the story to understand the characters and the story but in the end it's just bad writing
    The new characters are .....well couldn't feel a **** about them i enjoyed manny death and nora death..i couldn't feel anything for dina she was just talking about herself over and over and the teen drama pregnant thing
    While the part 1 characters were changed so **** much
    It was so bad like joel tommy and ellie acting so out of character
    Anyway. Anything you make is supposed to be enjoyable
    Like the 300 movie . It's not historically accurate but it's fun to watch
    Even when you're trying to make a depressing story it's not hard to make it enjoyable
    1 good point for the graphics
    1 good point for the killing brutality    … Expand
  75. Ajax-x
    Jul 29, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is the worst game of the year The game is the worst game of the year.… Expand
  76. Zahrakarish
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    This is how gaming future should be. Can't wait to see what naughty dog gonna do next
  77. kuiriz
    Jul 28, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No me gustó porque tengo que jugar como la asesina de Joel cuál si fuera buena y además putear casi de muerte a Elli vaya mierda de historia y al final ni la mata 20 horas esperando a matarla y la deja viva vaya decepción debieron dejar que uno eligiera si matarla o no estoy decepcionado… Expand
  78. kswex
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    Not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but this story that has produces such a pronounced sense of ego death in the player that I have not seen yet in video games. I have issues with the pacing in parts, but a much more ambitious story coupled with vastly improved gameplay, crafting, and upgrade systems when compared to the original has led to one of my favorite experiences in aNot perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but this story that has produces such a pronounced sense of ego death in the player that I have not seen yet in video games. I have issues with the pacing in parts, but a much more ambitious story coupled with vastly improved gameplay, crafting, and upgrade systems when compared to the original has led to one of my favorite experiences in a linear action-adventure game.… Expand
  79. Gap6267
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un gran juego, con una historia muy arriesgada, pero en general es un juegazo!!… Expand
  80. CoolboyGaming
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    The Last of Us 2 ist ein tolles Spiel. Meine Erklärung dazu ist, das in diesem Spiel sachen passieren die nicht jedem gefallen werden, aber notwendig sind um die Story des ersten Teils weiter zuentwicklen. Auch viele sachen die man im Spiel gemacht hat kommen zwar bei vielen nicht gut an, aber sie sind trotz dem gut gewählt um abwechslung in das Spiel ineinzubringen.
  81. Monty88
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Don't hear the haters played it again after a year after it's release it is amazing
  82. grouchobear
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Extremely hard game to review,
    The Pros:
    Ambitious in every sense; story - bold to go in a very different direction than the first one, nothing more boring than a sequel thats just the same thing as the original (like most sequels lets be honest) they really tried something different. Extremely well crafted cutscenes, graphics, characters, details, enviroment. It actually made me feel    Extremely hard game to review,
    The Pros:
    Ambitious in every sense; story - bold to go in a very different direction than the first one, nothing more boring than a sequel thats just the same thing as the original (like most sequels lets be honest) they really tried something different. Extremely well crafted cutscenes, graphics, characters, details, enviroment.
    It actually made me feel things, the game got me so engaged I ended up crying at the end.

    The cons:
    The story doesnt match the gameplay, this is actually a big one, replaying both the first and the second its obvious the first has a more straight-forward more linear more conventional story. Almost like a western, and the gory dark gameplay matches it perfectly, the second game though, it does has more obvious problems matching the constant killing with a revenge-story pointed at a single characher that ends in a sort of redemption story, even thoung both Abby and Ellie becomes mass murderers in the process

    I still give it a 9 bc its so extremely ambitious and it actually made me feel things no other game has made me feel, it was one of the closest things to experiencing great art I have experienced playing games.    … Expand
  83. TBoH
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    The story isn't that bad--as a matter of fact, it's great at most time which brews a good atmosphere. Where it's bad is only when it comes with the question: to kill, or not to, in several conflict scenes. To me, these arrangements for characters' death are too forced, not fit with logic and common sense, which sounds more like in the storyteller's stubborn wills and on purpose. It mightThe story isn't that bad--as a matter of fact, it's great at most time which brews a good atmosphere. Where it's bad is only when it comes with the question: to kill, or not to, in several conflict scenes. To me, these arrangements for characters' death are too forced, not fit with logic and common sense, which sounds more like in the storyteller's stubborn wills and on purpose. It might be better if there are more reasonable details and explanations of why this character dies, why that character survived or why the character didn't choose to kill.

    The game's fantastic in every aspect if we ignore its a few flaws on the plot. it's really a good job.

    Some mad players gave a 0 review, admitting its stunning graphics, amazing scenery and better gameplay than the first, but only for its so so storytelling, denying its all just on this one point... which I think unfair. Tlou2 can't be a 0 reviewed game, and it should be above the average. So I give it a 8 just as IGN Japan did.    … Expand
  84. GOLL
    Jul 27, 2021
    0
    Everything that was good in the original was destroyed in this one. Waited so long for a part 2, to get this...my money will go somewhere else.
  85. lgabe5958
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    it really deserved every "300 game of the year" awards that won. best game ever.
  86. MrDront
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    I can't understand people who give low marks. It's a good game with interesting twists, plot and atmosphere. The first part lifted the bar to heaven, and the second, although it did not jump over it, is quite at the level
  87. powerer
    Jul 27, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Эта игра мне очень понравилась. Сюжетная часть, графическая составляющая и вообще геймплей просто шикарен. Да, меня тоже разочаровало смерть Джоэла, и всякие лгбт темы, но это не даёт мне повода ставить игре низкую оценку. Это моё мнение
    Нил Дракман, спасибо что ты есть, и спасибо тебе и твоей команде за такой труд.    … Expand
  88. Koenaltena
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best i ever played ...................................................... ........................................................... ....... b b b n b b… Expand
  89. Saske
    Jul 27, 2021
    0
    This is total **** cant understand why people play this abby is fool this game is absolutely stupid
  90. Mote54
    Jul 27, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is garbage you can't just add a new character and kill jole and all this game about Promoting homosexuality We won't wait all these years for you to do this just to earn the respect of a class of society… Expand
  91. gabrieljesus
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Um jogo que mexe com o seu psicológico, impressionantemente bem executado, nota 10!
  92. Squishyl0v3
    Jul 26, 2021
    1
    One for good graphics but that won’t last and it’s not ahead of its time. Everyone has already said it, story is terrible and gameplay is clunky.
  93. amirshoorss00
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    well written story. fun gameplay. stunning graphic and sound design and music. 10/10
  94. Reggis
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    The game is not for everyone and certainly not for those who did not play the first part. But if you liked the first TLOU, then this part will not leave you indifferent:)
  95. Fincasey
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bunch of either homophobia/transphobes. Nothing about this game that deserves that hate other than you idiots who ruined it for yourselves by looking for spoilers online. I hope you leakers rot in hell. It’s Amazing game, you all suck. Like seriously what is your guys’ problem?!? Grow up! My god it was amazing story “oh boo hoo because (blank happened)” at the beginning!” ? Jesus grow the hell up. You need to have something different for a sequel to be good. Christ none of you guys could stomach an episode of game of thrones if that’s how you handled a main character death or think that something like revenge is always simply black and white, or one sided… Expand
  96. sniffiekittes
    Jul 26, 2021
    8
    This isn't as grounded of a narrative as the original's, but this is Naughty Dog's most ambiguous work; and I kind of love it.
  97. Armboy
    Jul 26, 2021
    1
    Плохая игра Техничейская часть топ
    Но лгбт пропаганда испортила игру поэтому 1 на метакритик
  98. Susanoo22
    Jul 26, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It breaks my heart to write this, but I really did not expect such a poor story after all these years of waiting.
    Joel dying was as poorly executed as it can get, imagine The walking dead games Lee, thats how you handle something like that.
    Also pushing modern politics THAT much into videogames, shouldnt be a thing, I dont mind it a bit but it was just too much in this game    … Expand
  99. hello_world
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    So let's just address the elephant in the room from the outset. No the story isn't a dumpster fire and nor is it a masterpiece. As someone who thought the first story was good, the second is similar in that it is a okay story that is told somewhat competently. I can write paragraphs on why some of the common complaints I've heard aren't that big of a deal, but I'll digress for the sake ofSo let's just address the elephant in the room from the outset. No the story isn't a dumpster fire and nor is it a masterpiece. As someone who thought the first story was good, the second is similar in that it is a okay story that is told somewhat competently. I can write paragraphs on why some of the common complaints I've heard aren't that big of a deal, but I'll digress for the sake of conciseness. The main issue with the story is the pacing. There are huge swaths of gameplay inbetween the progression of the plot. The first game had the benefit of being about the relationship between Ellie and Joel, where the interactions between the two during gameplay is also plot relevant. Part two is about revenge, and while one could say that the plot is furthered by her slaughter of countless people just to get her revenge, this is a lot less compelling than watching a relationship develop in front of you. The former is more amorphous and harder to see the changes in her character. I know a lot of people like to think that the longer a game, the better it is because you are getting more entertainment for your money. But I think this game would have benefited if it cut content, such that it can tell a tighter story and not have gameplay slow the pacing of its narrative to a boring crawl. But the story takes risks, which I respect and the dialogue is well written. The characters do lack the charm that Ellie had in the first game, but they have a grounded like-ability to them. I can believe that these are real people and not just characters in a video game.

    On the gameplay side of things, it's very similar to the first game and boy do Naughty Dog know how to make engaging gameplay. The game makes sure that you are getting new weapons crafting recipes and enemy types to ensure that you aren't doing the exact same thing over and over. Couple that with the fact that the layout for each encounter is meaningfully different and you'd be hard pressed to get bored of the combat during its run. Contrary to the narrative, the gameplay justifies its length.

    All in all the story was okay. Maybe a 6/10 if I were to be more on the critical side. But it had a point to it and a message to say. They didn't make it to please everyone and if we want to say that games are art (as I believe) then that's okay. But the gameplay more than makes up for it. It is fun even if they apparently don't like to use that word.    … Expand
  100. KGOTT
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    It was the best game I played in my life, instead of writing an optimistic story like other companies, they wrote a story in a fearless way and adapted it to the game in the best possible way. It was a top game in every way, thanks to Naughty Dog for this unique adventure.
  101. Cloganart
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers. Stunning game, excellent storytelling that builds upon the unforgiving apocalypse. Top notch gameplay for its genre. Another masterpiece by Naughty Dog… Collapse
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  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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