The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    One of the most gripping and impactful games I’ve ever played. I’m still thinking about it 6 months after I finished it. Gameplay is smooth as butter & it set a new graphical standard for any game I play in the future. Story was a little too long but held my attention the entire time. Y’all really need to let that hate go lol
  2. RandomGuy69
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. I loved every second of it (though it gets very violent). Its a dark, heavy story that will make you want to keep going. Its gameplay is the best from any game, theres a 100 different ways to tackle each fight. It feels like a movie but it's way better than any movie could be.
  3. CandyAppleRed
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Without spoilers, the story is genius. It doesn't give the player what you want, it challenges you and compels you to think deeper. I love how the story investigates the consequences of revenge.

    Game play is amazing!

    If you like a simple story that feeds you who to love and who to hate, this isn't for you. If you are a bigot, this isn't for you.
  4. aluba
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This game is so based. Nah but for real, this game is a huge achievement storytelling in gaming. 10/10 stop getting triggered by a muscular woman, you fat losers.
  5. Spunkbubble
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Incredible game, stunning atmospheres. Good mix of adrenaline/fear and also some nice/beautiful moments just like in the first game. Equally as good at the first. Do not listen to most reviews, they are mostly by angry incel gamers who are annoyed the games plot got leaked. If you ignore the internet though the game is amazing. Really well crafted and tense. Gameplay has improved from theIncredible game, stunning atmospheres. Good mix of adrenaline/fear and also some nice/beautiful moments just like in the first game. Equally as good at the first. Do not listen to most reviews, they are mostly by angry incel gamers who are annoyed the games plot got leaked. If you ignore the internet though the game is amazing. Really well crafted and tense. Gameplay has improved from the first with new mechanics and enemies. A MUST PLAY, especially if you own a ps5. 10/10 Sincerely, A gamer since ‘96… Expand
  6. omar_oxxo
    Jun 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The problem with this game is not that it is inclusive (which is more inclusive than a Netflix Original series) but that, for the simple fact of being a heterosexual white man, he deserves to die, and therefore, you have to empathize with Abbie for having. killed, since that is what he deserves since he is a heterosexual white man and with Marlene for wanting to do it.… Expand
  7. TonyTonyTony1
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having just finished my 8th playthrough with the new 60fps performance patch I can safely say this is, in my humble opinion, the greatest game I’ve ever played; and I’ve been doing this for 40 years. The story, the environments, the characters, everything is dripping with attention to detail. It is a luxurious package. I understand a lot of people are upset with the story. I respect that but personally I cannot wrap my head around that view. I hate all this woke rubbish more than anyone but none of this is that. Yes the protagonists are female, yes one is a lesbian, yes the other is ripped. And there’s a transboy. But everything melds effortlessly with the story and is organic and believable. It doesn’t feel like a box ticking exercise. It makes sense that someone like lev would want to rebel and break free of a traditionalist culture. It makes sense that Ellie is a lesbian. And it makes sense Joel’s past would catch up with him in the most brutal way imaginable. All told it is a wonderful, heartbreaking tale. And it plays like a dream.… Expand
  8. ErickSvieira
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Uma obra prima. Pra fechar a geração PS4 da melhor forma. Gráficos, ambientação, jogabilidade, tudo muito bom. Naughty Dog entra na lista junto com a Rockstar de empresas que podemos confiar em jogos fantásticos
  9. timon_d
    Jun 9, 2021
    3
    красивые локации , а игра мусор , сюжет дерьмо , Abby это рескин Joel, такого дерьмя я еще не играл конечно , распиарили просто этот мусор
  10. PSExclusives
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    These X-bots and pc peasants lmao so pathetic HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAGAHAGAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
  11. JohnGalt_78
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Recently played the first one, dove immediately into sequel and was not dissapointed. Do not understand what the controversy was. Amazing game, visually incredible, story line that is compelling and rivals that of the first game. Must play for fans of the series.
  12. Michaelmyers85
    Jun 9, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The writing was bad but technically this game is a masterpiece. Good acting, but character’s actions are inconsistent with anything we have learned in zombie apocalypse media and even TLOU Part I. The idea of “trust no one and especially strangers” is thrown out the window. All new characters are forgettable and some get killed off so unceremoniously it was laughable like something akin to the Walking Dead TV show. The only new characters that were redeemable were Abby and Isaac. The latter of which is barely given any character development. Abby’s actor is great and that should not be ignored because of the sub par writing. If you take the writing away, this game is great. But when you are doing a sequel to one of the best written games of all time it’s impossible not to consider it in rating this game. I’m glad I played it without having it spoiled for me, I think it did help me appreciate some of the story moments more. I believe if you did read the spoilers it will hinder your first experience with the game for sure.… Expand
  13. Morthnaconkera
    Jun 9, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "The Ending No One Wanted"

    If you're going to kill off Joel, you better do something big to redeem it. It's okay for there to be tragedy in a story, but make up for it. The writers decided to have Ellie go through a lot of hell just to kill all of Abbie's friends, one being her boyfriend, the other a pregnant woman? That's so gross.

    "Oh, but we're writing about how no one wins when you make it about revenge." Then could you make it about something else?

    The point of Abbie's gameplay is basically to get you to understand why she did what she did, which is fine; and how she is actually a "good guy" and has experienced loss. I didn't mind the gameplay, but I question the reasons for it. So... are you saying I should flip and cheer for her over Ellie? Or do you just want me to understand how complicated this is and not cheer for anyone? By the way, you succeeded - I didn't want to kill Abbie anymore! I didn't really want to kill her in the first place, I just went along with it because what choice do I have?

    Basically, no one wins. The fans obviously don't win. Ellie sees two people whom she's close to die, goes through MORE hell and loses two fingers for nothing, and we don't see a welcoming committee when she returns. Abbie loses all her friends and she can't go back to her old life anymore. I honestly felt sorry for her. If anything, I was glad (I mean, if you can call it glad at this point) Ellie didn't kill her just out of pity.

    The gameplay was the best thing about it. It felt nostalgic. The survival aspects that made the first game great are still there. Fighting the monsters and bad guys was cool. I'd do it again for just for the fun of it if the story didn't suck.    … Expand
  14. gugaloli
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Jogo incrível, apesar da crítica entendi o que o jogo quis passar. Obviamente que não esperava o que aconteceria, mas se trata de um jogo muito bem feito e impactante.
  15. MartinAZ
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II Review - Martin A.

    The Last of US is a cautionary tale of what would you give up to save 1 person.
    In this case, the world is infected. The only person you love has to die to produce
    a vaccine to cure the world. While the 1st game is a tale of love, the sequel is the
    payment that is required.

    Joel has sacrificed the world to spend more time with his makeshift daughter Ellie.
    The lie that saved Ellie is the same lie that cost Joel his life. Abby is the
    daughter of the doctor who was killed by Joel. Now Abby is fatherless and a payment
    is needed.

    Right from the start of the game. The story constantly asks the question; Is it all
    worth it? From the 1st part of the game, it constantly poses "What if it doesn't
    work?" What if the sacrifice goes in vain? I believe that if Joel had time to say
    goodbye to Ellie. Ellie would have refused the operation. Which is why Marlene
    rushed the procedure.

    Joel didn't get the chance to confess his love. That was the one thing he couldn't
    say but found a way to express it through travel and bond. That is why the game at
    the end does not give you a choice to not kill the doctor and at the time, my self,
    have even said "I would have killed him too for Ellie."

    I have always said "What's the point of a cure if the world is broken? What good
    would that do? I would rather save Ellie." I've reasoned with my self to save her.
    Now, I'm seeing my own reflection right back. My own agreed decision with others
    and how ugly it is. The infection only got worse...

    It is very clear that Ellie did not feel the same way about Joel when revealed what
    Joel had done. It was only later on after "squandered" years of Ellie not talking to
    Joel that it was too late. She loved him as a father figure. She needed time to realize
    she had been saved out of love instead of the her fantasy of being the savior of the world.

    Ellie was not given the chance to forgive Joel which sets her off on her journey for
    blood but every step of the way she is 1 or 2 minutes behind. I was also expecting
    Abby to be somewhat of a monster. Instead, she was surviving like Joel. She was looking
    after kids. As Joel, she also developed a mother figure with Lev, a young boy similar in
    age from Ellie the 1st time around.

    Abby and Ellie are two sides of the same coin. Abby is a Joel. Strong, older and looking
    for love. I have no doubt that Ellie and Abby in another world that we call normal, would
    have been friends. The proof at the end when Abby is done fighting and simply just wants
    to save Lev at the cross. To be honest, I was expecting a boss fight. Instead I got a
    pity fight. No, not Abby, Ellie. Even at Abby's weakest, she still gave Ellie a fight and
    almost won.

    Ellie realizing that her win would only be in vain. Me in tears, seeing what shed had become.
    I only wanted to save her, was this better? Was this worth it? At what cost? Ellie returns
    home only to find out that she has lost everything if not, everyone. Ellie has become the
    worst of Joel. Is she even Ellie anymore to me?
    Looking back, I never questioned if killing the doctor was ever wrong. I don't think ever regretted it either. Now, I understand why Abby and her gang hated him. He killed him and screwed the world. I think back to what Marlene said right before the surgery "And what if this was Abby? -If this was your daughter, what would you do?". The person I was rooting for was a monster all along... The story forces us to walk with ghosts. We see only their love and perception. This game has managed to enraged most people who have played it and I hope they all come around to what I've realized. The unfortunate consequences of every decision. I understand why it's called Part II and not The Last of Us 2. This is not a continuation of the miss adventures of Ellie and Joel. It's another world. In this world, Ellie exists and she is not untouchable. If only we all could have let her be special; she would have lived longer in name. A fallen savior, left alone with no purpose; was our choice at the end. This game, like it's prequal before, is a master piece. It doesn't hold your hand and expect you to expect what everyone wanted. Instead, it asks us. What have we've all done? The Last of Us Part II Gets my 2nd ever 10 out of 10. A brilliant story, game play, design, and amazing cast of characters. This game is a must play for those who even are remotely interested. When asked if a sequel would be made on The Last of Us. Neil Druckmann - "Only if the fans really want it." Thank you for reading my review. I hope you all have a safe journey.    … Expand
  16. Asder79754
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Obra maestra absoluta...El juego de la generación sin duda..El techo grafico de Playstation 4,Las animaciones son simplemente de otro planeta, no se había visto nada igual. La jugabilidad es como el 1 pero mejorándolo en todo, es mas bien una evolución. La historia que es lo mas controvertido del juego para mi es excelente, es arriegada y madura.Pero en lo el juego sale de la norma y loObra maestra absoluta...El juego de la generación sin duda..El techo grafico de Playstation 4,Las animaciones son simplemente de otro planeta, no se había visto nada igual. La jugabilidad es como el 1 pero mejorándolo en todo, es mas bien una evolución. La historia que es lo mas controvertido del juego para mi es excelente, es arriegada y madura.Pero en lo el juego sale de la norma y lo hace tan especial es por los sentimientos que traspasan la pantalla ,y eso, conseguirlo en un videojuego es muy complicado, y este videojuego lo consigue como pocos.Consigue hacer que pases por todos los estados (la alegria,la emoción,la rabia,la fustración,la ira). Un juego único, simplemente hay que jugarlo al menos una vez en la vida para experimentar todo eso,… Expand
  17. meten90
    Jun 9, 2021
    0
    Story is absolutely horrible. Purely bad. Don't play it. Not worth it. Script writer go to hell.
  18. motchymotch
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Man do not listen to what these people with low emotional intelligences have to say about this game.

    It’s confronting and brutal.

    Absolutely brilliant.

    Must play.
  19. Theavggamer
    Jun 9, 2021
    2
    Gameplay and graphics were nice.

    The story was hot garbage. Didn’t even need to play the game.

    2/10.
  20. Siilver
    Jun 9, 2021
    0
    A história simplesmente ficou horrorosa, pouco se importaram para quem realmente era fã do jogo, eu sinceramente espero que não tenha uma parte 3 pois do meu dinheiro no verão 1 centavo.
  21. DazzlingGauss
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    I don't think I have played a better PS Exclusive on the PS4 yet.
    Ignore the hate and play is for yourself.
    YOU WILL LOVE IT
  22. bran_the_don
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing cautionary tale about the poison of hatred and the consequences of vengeance, told with the phenomenal production quality that Naughty Dog delivers and routinely advances the gaming industry with. Get this game. Pace yourself. When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light.
  23. Mobig
    Jun 8, 2021
    3
    This game is proof that high production values and attention to detail don’t matter if the story is rubbish. There was a fundamental misunderstanding by the developers to understand what made the first last of us game so successful and beloved by fans, as well as a complete failure to understand why people play video games in the first place. I don’t know about anyone else, but I playThis game is proof that high production values and attention to detail don’t matter if the story is rubbish. There was a fundamental misunderstanding by the developers to understand what made the first last of us game so successful and beloved by fans, as well as a complete failure to understand why people play video games in the first place. I don’t know about anyone else, but I play video games to be entertained. In a way, playing is an escape from my daily life, or something that I can do that is fun that helps me relax. I think that this is the case with most people. I can’t see any entertainment value in a game as brutal and bleak and depressing as the last of us 2. I don’t want to feel depressed and angry when I want to unwind by playing a game. I understand that some games want to elicit some emotion from you to bring you closer to the story and make it more immersive, but they went way overboard on this one. Naughty Dog will turn around and say that it’s groundbreaking storytelling, but that’s a load of BS.

    I understand that the development team was trying to go in a different direction and capture different emotions from the user than they did with the first installment. This direction was a complete and utter failure. All I ever felt while playing this game was disgust and depression. It’s so dark and bleak, and I did not find it entertaining at all. I’ve only played it once. By comparison, I have played the original last of us at least a dozen times.

    I guess the biggest thing that bothers me about this is not the fact that they made a very polarizing, bleak, and depressing game that angered a massive portion of their fan base; it’s that they pretended like they didn’t do anything wrong and that the game that they created was made of pure gold sprinkled with Atlantis dust. The developers came off as very arrogant and elitist.    … Expand
  24. dancodan
    Jun 8, 2021
    2
    The gameplay is great. They have really evolved since the first installment. To bad they force feed you woke-cookies throughout the run. It’s so extreme that it ruins the game completely. I want a good story, I don’t need to be lectured by a game. Can’t recommend to anyone I’m afraid.
  25. Bodipo86
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    El juego se puede resumir en 2 palabras "OBRA MAESTRA", y es que decir cualquier cosa sobre este juego es quedarse corto. Dejando de lado la para mi absurda polemica del tema sexualidad de los personajes o incluso los tintes politicos que pretendia el juego( de verdad no entiendo de donde se han sacado estas cosas) el juego como juego es un 10.
    Jugablemente creo que es de los juegos mas    El juego se puede resumir en 2 palabras "OBRA MAESTRA", y es que decir cualquier cosa sobre este juego es quedarse corto. Dejando de lado la para mi absurda polemica del tema sexualidad de los personajes o incluso los tintes politicos que pretendia el juego( de verdad no entiendo de donde se han sacado estas cosas) el juego como juego es un 10.
    Jugablemente creo que es de los juegos mas precisos y pulidos que se han visto en mucho tiempo, el guion y la narrativa creo que se caracteriza por dos cosas:
    Primero la dureza y la crudeza con que el juego trata a todo y a todos, siendo esto algo poco visto con tanta dureza en el mundo de los videojuegos.
    Y segundo la capacidad que tiene el juego para enfadarte y hacerte dudar de tu moralidad como ser humano. Y si por eso creo que el juego es grandioso ya que, que un juego te genere ese sentimiento y esa sensacion tan dura es el vivo ejemplo de que el juego esta escrito y dirigido de una manera increible.
    Por ultimo a nivel tecnico es simplemente el techo grafico de una generacion. Ningun juego creo que consigue estos niveles ni por asomo, y os hablo desde el punto de vista de una ps4 normal. No me quiero imaginar como se disfrutaria este juego en un pc con una 3090 en la actualidad.

    Por todo ello hacer una mencion especial, al que para mi es el mejor estudio de la actualidad Naughty dog gracias a ellos tenemos los mejores juegos y tambien nuevas vivencias en el mundo de los videojuegos.    … Expand
  26. Ka3rA_freeman
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    هنوز هم نمیفهمم چرا یه عده نمره بد به این بازی دادن
    این بازی به گیمپلی شاهکار و گرافیک عالیش و جزئیات فوق العاده ش
    داستانش هم فوق العاده بود قرار نیس هر بازس با شروعی معمولی و پایانی خوش باشه این بازی با شروع شوکه کننده ش و پایان غم انگیزش انقلابی بود در تمام بازی های داستانی    هنوز هم نمیفهمم چرا یه عده نمره بد به این بازی دادن
    این بازی به گیمپلی شاهکار و گرافیک عالیش و جزئیات فوق العاده ش
    داستانش هم فوق العاده بود
    قرار نیس هر بازس با شروعی معمولی و پایانی خوش باشه
    این بازی با شروع شوکه کننده ش و پایان غم انگیزش
    انقلابی بود در تمام بازی های داستانی
  27. BorisTheBlad3
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Though very divisive with its plot, this game takes you on a journey unlike other games. It's an emotional rollercoaster - with deeply developed characters that feel more fleshed out and human than any other game - with master class grade refinements to existing franchise mechanics combined with welcomed additions to gameplay that create a more diverse and immersive experience that givesThough very divisive with its plot, this game takes you on a journey unlike other games. It's an emotional rollercoaster - with deeply developed characters that feel more fleshed out and human than any other game - with master class grade refinements to existing franchise mechanics combined with welcomed additions to gameplay that create a more diverse and immersive experience that gives player choice and strategy on the forefront - with world class visuals, animations, and sound design: it's a technical and narrative marvel regardless of whether the plot direction worked for you personally.… Expand
  28. Heisenberg1
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.The story,graphics,characters...Everyone must the see and play this game
  29. Suvaru
    Jun 8, 2021
    1
    Sure, graphics are amazing and gameplay is okay or average, just like the first one.
    But who cares about that when you have ruined everything with this absolute poor story.
    Thanks, Neil!
  30. Crisangelo
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    A must play and a must have, a complete masterpiece from start to finish... Is a unique experience with a incredible inmersion level, a top notch Game
  31. hashemenab
    Jun 8, 2021
    0
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  32. YaProstoIgrock
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    Технологическое чудо. Графика и освещение. Поработали персонажей так , что не ощущение искусственного. Показала мне , что сделать супер реалистичную графику не так важно и трудно как проработать все остальное. Это новый уровень.
    Сюжет просто бесить начинает. Но в целом без сюжета игра шедевр.    Технологическое чудо. Графика и освещение. Поработали персонажей так , что не ощущение искусственного. Показала мне , что сделать супер реалистичную графику не так важно и трудно как проработать все остальное. Это новый уровень.
    Сюжет просто бесить начинает. Но в целом без сюжета игра шедевр.
  33. Jackshhhhh
    Jun 7, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7 malditos años para esto Cuando se tiene que jugar abby dan ganas de romper el disco y ver si te pueden reembolsar tus 60 dólares por vender humo… Expand
  34. solelyric
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    The gameplay, graphics, sound are all excellent. I couldn't put the controller down. Masterpiece.
  35. Saitham70
    Jun 7, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fact they had Abby beat Joel to death with a golf club. Then Ellie ends up not even getting her revenge at the end and the make you play as Abby and you can't kill yourself. Is pretty rough. This game has the intention to delivery a story where it failed. It gave us graphics and gameplay. The horror aspects were great, but a game that was made and advertised for story based elements then fail to deliver has no right to be Game of the Year. They should have done a game where you play as just Abby first before her dad died really build the character development and have this be a 3rd game in the series. The gameplay is good but it's nothing I haven't seen already. The graphics and atmosphere is where this game shines. I disagree with the critics on this heavily.… Expand
  36. Jaquez_32
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    Una experiencia inolvidable, y un título IMPRESCINDIBLE, para todos los poseedores de una consoña de Sony. Debido al "review bombing" y tantos ataques por parte de haters, intolerantes, y fanboys de otras compañías, esperé a que el título estuviese rebajado. Sin embargo, a todos aquellos dudosos, les digo que esta obra maestra merece cada centavo de lo que vale. Mucho mejor, en todoUna experiencia inolvidable, y un título IMPRESCINDIBLE, para todos los poseedores de una consoña de Sony. Debido al "review bombing" y tantos ataques por parte de haters, intolerantes, y fanboys de otras compañías, esperé a que el título estuviese rebajado. Sin embargo, a todos aquellos dudosos, les digo que esta obra maestra merece cada centavo de lo que vale. Mucho mejor, en todo sentido, que la obra maestra que ya es el primer título de la franquicia.… Expand
  37. jstew0703
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty Dog took major risks in this game. Knowing they would shake their fanbase to the core, they took these leaps anyway. Right out the bat, they kill off a main character whom we've know and grew to love over the past 7 years. Brutally murdered in front of Ellie the game sets out to be a revenge story. As the player progresses through the story, thoughts and opinions change. The three days in Seattle are thrilling, horrifying, and emotional. Just as Ellie is making her rounds on the people who killed Joel, the player feels a satisfaction. But I saw this monster Ellie was becoming, and so did she. After killing Abby's close friends and former lover, the game resets and you play as Abby. It was an interesting way to approach the villain, as the player creates bonds with Abby and all of her friends you know Ellie will kill later on. Just when I thought it was over, it went on a bit longer. Although I can see why some may not like the ending, I was satisfied. The games main theme for me was forgiveness. Ellie struggles with this not only for Abby but also with Joel. Going through a lot of pain, Ellie changed as a person and changed for the better.

    Gameplay was outstanding. The amount of times I'd be in shock over the brutality of the gameplay was common. Enemies would cry out for their friends after seeing their head blown off. Even killing a dog had an emotional impact. The level design and world it takes place in were beautiful. Lots of exploration to do and many interesting things to witness. Many ways to approach enemies gave a sense of strategy and depth to the gameplay.

    Overall, one of the best games on the PlayStation    … Expand
  38. Mr_Toast735
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    I am not gay. And you don't have to be gay to love this amazing, amazing game. This became my all time favorite game after I finished it and I went back to play it again and I enjoyed it even more the second time. PLAY THIS GAME. It is truly awesome.
  39. CommonThief
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People either love or hate this game and I can kind of understand why. I loved this game for so many reasons. I love that this game is dark and harsh. People expect games to always be happy and end well. This game changes that cliche with the early and very brutal death of Joel. They throw you into the rest of the game really feeling and understanding Ellie's pain. They make you hate Abby and everything she's associated with. Right up until they flip the narrative completely. I have never played a game that challenged me to forgive the person you most hated. Naughty Dog and their team challenge you to try and see another perspective from another persons side of the story. Ellie and Abby are very much similar people and have gone through very similar experiences leading up to and during the game. They take the narrative right up to the climax of where you hate Abby the most and then flip the switch to develop an understanding for her motives. The switch and reset back to day one is brilliant. They then run through Abby as a character and as she starts out quite rough and dead set on revenge (much like Ellie was) they build her character very well and ends up risking her as well as her friend's lives in order to save the enemy. She is very well developed and the game challenges you to forgive her, which is not easy. I love the way certain elements from Ellie's first three days tie very well into Abby's three days. I came into the aquarium on the ending of Abby's road to find a dead dog lying on the floor only to realize that I as Ellie had unknowingly killed Alice just a few hours ago. Life is hard , especially if you're living in a dystopian apocalypse, and it doesn't always work out the way you planned it to. Death is unexpected and you never know when it's coming or who it's coming for. I think that the people who don't enjoy this game are either too immature to understand the true message Naughty Dog is trying to convey or they just haven't had to experience life as a hardship, and that's okay. Honestly if you don't like or enjoy this game I can completely understand why. For me this game is a rare and promising step in mature video game future. A lot of people say this is lazy writing and I highly disagree. I think the writing was absolutely brilliant and extremely brave and done incredibly well. The first game was much more light hearted but still delved into some dark topics, and the second game was very emotionally brutal and taxing, this game grew up with the audience that loved the first game so much. The ending of the game had me absolutely bawling my eyes out and I probably won't mentally recover from this game for months. It is without a doubt one of the best games I've ever played and is tied with RDR2 on my list of top game story's.… Expand
  40. Random-Player
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    Good game, i liked it. Its not that bad

    Peepee poopoo stupid 75 characters long lol
  41. Mandalorian92
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    The game is absolut trash - has some nice graphics but the storytelling is just so bad that they should be sued for giving this b******t to all the fans after this long of a time.
  42. Seminho
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Best game of all time.
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  43. steples
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    It’s emotional rollercoaster, but I like it. The high quality of the game is evident in the creation on the smallest details
  44. AnalistaDeBits
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    Basura feminista enfermiza con el peor guion que jamás he visto en un videojuego, nada que ver con el 1 que es una joya, lamentable que juegos como este salgan a la luz.
  45. NathenDonKey16
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    I don't understand why people hate this game. Great graphic, great story... Everything great
  46. tekkeli37
    Jun 6, 2021
    7
    By playing with a **** up story accompanied by a great game mechanics and atmosphere you can experience one of the most interesting experiences in the world
  47. Attila16
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    I hate these kind of games the most, besides being bad, it spoils the taste of the previous game.
  48. Imarex
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    Story Literally Garbage There Is A Big Difference Between The Game Shown And The Game That Comes Out I Didn't Like It At All.
    Trash Game.
  49. dipsdotexe
    Jun 6, 2021
    6
    Once again Naughty Dog has surprised us with their strong design and beautiful environments in a video game. Graphics were absolutely beautiful and the environmental physics was believable. Loved the weapon upgrade system, but it was not much elaborate as I wanted it to be. Also, good job on the Rat King (the new type of zombie - cannot spoil this bit), I literally freaked out loud whileOnce again Naughty Dog has surprised us with their strong design and beautiful environments in a video game. Graphics were absolutely beautiful and the environmental physics was believable. Loved the weapon upgrade system, but it was not much elaborate as I wanted it to be. Also, good job on the Rat King (the new type of zombie - cannot spoil this bit), I literally freaked out loud while fighting one, scary as hell.
    Uncharted introduced me to Naughty Dog, and let me tell you, when I played the Drake saga, his legacy, his final adventure, I teared up. It still stands as the best story based Games ever. My point is really simple to interpret, Naughty Dog has always been about the story, I never cared about the graphics or the upgrades. Now if someone asked me if Last of Us 2 was worth their time, honestly, I would say, play it, but don't get emotionally attached. Kill the zombies, skip the cutscenes (if that option is available, god please). The story wasn't what I expected it to be and I was utterly disappointed with a certain choice that Naughty Dog made. When you sacrifice a hero, You do it honorably, you send him off like a badass (not just bash him with clubs and trigger the audience).
    When I play a game, I wanna be happy, I want to be emotionally connected to the characters. With this game, I just feel empty. I have been a fan of Naughty Dog since Uncharted and Crash and I always will be. I didn't like the game story-wise, but it was still a good game, not a masterpiece like these so called "game journalists" preach. You want my honest opinion, play it once. The game's replayability, to me, is nil due to my issues with the story.
    I hope Naughty Dog really understands fans like me, cuz we are not saying it to make them feel bad, we just want another good game like Last of Us 1 and Uncharted. They experimented, that's good, move on now.
    PS : People who believe this game deserved GOTY, are just lying to themselves. Animal crossings literally blew everyone away and deserved GOTY, no hate Naughty Dog, but they literally deserved it.    … Expand
  50. Andrexis
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    es una cochinada no se como alguien no pudo frenar esta basura videojueguil pero bueno es una mierda total un asco de juego
  51. VitaliyNguyen
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This Druckmann's master peace just blow my mind in positive sense! I'm a huge fan of first part and I have defently to play part 2 again!
  52. EmoGuyGamer
    Jun 6, 2021
    1
    Graphics - 9/10

    Sound / Music - 7/10

    Story - 0/10

    How likable is main character / characters - 0/10

    World design - 7.5/10

    Conclusion - 1
  53. karta0681608
    Jun 6, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole story is just piece if sxxx. Why those SJW just go fxxk themselves?
    The Game is not bad, but story was so disgusting.

    Story - 0    … Expand
  54. AntonovaKs
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Нельзя передать никакими словами те чувства, которые испытываешь при знакомстве с The Last of Us: Part 2. Игра настолько реалистичная и неожиданная, что при погружении в этот мир остается чувство опустошенности и грусти.
    Сюжет второй части, как многие могли подумать, целиком и полностью посвящен теме мести, но нет. Сама суть сюжета заключается в том, к каким страшным и невообразимым    Нельзя передать никакими словами те чувства, которые испытываешь при знакомстве с The Last of Us: Part 2. Игра настолько реалистичная и неожиданная, что при погружении в этот мир остается чувство опустошенности и грусти.
    Сюжет второй части, как многие могли подумать, целиком и полностью посвящен теме мести, но нет. Сама суть сюжета заключается в том, к каким страшным и невообразимым последствиям эта месть может привести.
    В начале игры нам показывают сообщество, которое изолировало себя от ужасов окружающего мира, укрылось за стенами города в лесах Вайоминга. Обычная жизнь, счастливые и радостные моменты, и одно событие, которое запускает неконтролируемый механизм мести, с которым придется иметь дело главному герою. Сюжет наполнен душераздирающими моментами, неожиданными поворотами, которые заставляют тебя задуматься. И вот, когда история заканчивается, ты остаешься с чувством пустоты внутри, размышляя и вспоминая весь пройденный путь, усваивая опыт полюбившихся персонажей.
    Говоря о технических аспектах разработчики не упустили ни единой детали, все проработано до малейшего сантиметра, взять только глубину отображаемых эмоций, которая просто поразительна. Все характерные элементы первой части игры возвращаются еще в более расширенной форме: скрытность, исследование, крафт. Подчеркивается ловкость персонажа, замысловатый дизайн уровней, открытые локации, на которые ты можешь потратить уйму времени, исследуя их. Так же имеется возможность выбрать для себя наиболее оптимальный подход: прятаться и обходить врагов, ползать в траве, делая себя незаметным или же выбрать более агрессивную стратегию выживания.
    Исследуя уголки различных локаций, вы найдете множество ресурсов для успешного выживания в жестоком мире, прочитаете записки, которое столь же трагичны как история главного героя, а в скрытых труднодоступных комнатах вас будет ждать сюрприз в виде сейфа или тайника с припасами. Собранные по пути руководства по выживанию позволят прокачать навыки персонажа, которые в дальнейшем помогут спасти вам жизнь.
    Мир, который скрывает множество ловушек: разнообразие группировок вплоть до религиозных фанатиков, которые появляются на пути у главного героя, заставляя задуматься о стратегии выживания. Независимо от того, с кем вы столкнетесь, ощущение, что вы никогда не будете в безопасности, всегда остается с вами.
    Невероятное музыкальное сопровождение делают одну из самых трагичных историй еще более захватывающей. Актерский состав с мастерским захватом движения с намерением передать эмоции актеров и выражение лица получился впечатляюще реалистичным.
    Нет сомнений в том, что об этой игре будут говорить еще долгие годы. Достойная история, незабываемые приключения, океан эмоций.
    Оценка: 10/10    … Expand
  55. Ys64
    Jun 6, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game. The story isn't bad, but at many points it could be better and more effective. The gameplay is excellent altough it could have differ more from the first game. The immersion and realness of the characters is what made this such a masterpiece. I played part 1 just before the release of part 2 so i didn't get attached to the characters as some of the angry review bombers youBeautiful game. The story isn't bad, but at many points it could be better and more effective. The gameplay is excellent altough it could have differ more from the first game. The immersion and realness of the characters is what made this such a masterpiece. I played part 1 just before the release of part 2 so i didn't get attached to the characters as some of the angry review bombers you see here on metacritic. But apart from some minor questions i have regarding the story, it is an excellent game.… Expand
  56. som_thing
    Jun 6, 2021
    5
    Weak and boring game. Ellie is dumber than ever, Abby is ugliest person i have ever seen. Just meh.
  57. Heretruth
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    Awful game. In fact, one of the worst i have ever had to witness. Just ignore these thousands of fake positive reviews. Most of these positive reviews are just fake double accounts by losers who want to promote their lesbian bs. They never actually cared about gaming. If this game didn't have lesbians, these same people wouldn't care about this game at all. That just shows you how littleAwful game. In fact, one of the worst i have ever had to witness. Just ignore these thousands of fake positive reviews. Most of these positive reviews are just fake double accounts by losers who want to promote their lesbian bs. They never actually cared about gaming. If this game didn't have lesbians, these same people wouldn't care about this game at all. That just shows you how little these people care about actual games, all they want is just some gender nonsense.… Expand
  58. Arkeiss
    Jun 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think gameplay, graphics, design awesome but story terrible. Actually storytelling not bad. So almost wonderful but as i said story really really terrible. I can understand abby but the hours we spend with her are not enough to empathize. Honestly, if Ellie killed Abby, I wouldn't regret it. i would feel like a victory. I never felt sorry for Abby throughout the story and tried to play the episodes quickly so that when it would end and take revenge. For all that i still liked it. A masterpiece everyone should play.… Expand
  59. imjusthonestok
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    What "press_pause" is saying makes no sense. I usually could care less about reviews here, but this one made me literally laugh because of how stupid it is. It seems you really believe that meaning of life is dating a woman and when you date a woman then all your problems go away and you become completely different person lol. You serious? You really think that when someone dates withWhat "press_pause" is saying makes no sense. I usually could care less about reviews here, but this one made me literally laugh because of how stupid it is. It seems you really believe that meaning of life is dating a woman and when you date a woman then all your problems go away and you become completely different person lol. You serious? You really think that when someone dates with woman then he somehow starts to get more about lesbian relationships in video games? It doesn't even make sense. Like where's the connection between these two things? You are also assuming that only men hate this game and that's not true at all. Women hate this game equally and even real Lesbians hate this game, because of how much negativity this one game has brought to them. They would like to live their normal lives, but games like last of us part II are doing everything to make people dislike them. Also i can't believe you come on with this stereotypical "oh you must be too ugly to date someone", pure irony considering that Abby is one of the ugliest women in video game history. Also, acting like dating some woman must be goal of your life is just pathetic honestly. I have never had any issues with women and i'm in relationship right now, but there were years when i just wanted to be alone and just feel free, hang out, date different people etc. Some people even enjoy to be alone. So i'm obviously not caring about your statement, i'm just pointing out pure hypocrisy, because i know personally people (both men and women) who as of right now in their life, could care less about dating someone. They have way bigger goals in their life. They don't even have time for stuff like that. So it's just hilarious to me that you make so big deal out of dating a woman and how this must be somehow connected to hating this game.… Expand
  60. Zibinger
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    Балф сказал поставить низкую оценку, Балфу я верю
  61. Eltop
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Das beste Spiel welches ich auf der PS4 je gespielt habe. Mir war nicht bewusst, dass mich das Medium Videospiel Emotional so stark packen kann. Jeder der bedenken hat, bezüglich einer politischen Agenda oder dergleichen, kann aufatmen. Davon habe ich in ca. 50 Spielstunden nichts gesehen.
  62. AlexJFoxx
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación. Jugabilidad, sonido, gráficos, detalles artísticos, animaciones, música, historia, todo brilla en la última propuesta de Naughty Dog. Aplaudo además la valentía que han tenido de sacar un título tan controvertido en su desarrollo argumental, profundizando irremediablemente en la sexualidad de una de las protagonistas como en la necesidad de empatizar con la que podría ser uno de los personajes más odiados (injustificadamente) de la historia de los videojuegos. Al final, el hilo que sustenta la historia y el contexto, que nos es otro que la relación de Ellie y Joel, es tan natural, precisa y hermosa que deja momentos únicos que serán recordados por quien tiene la pequeña capacidad de entender que no existen héroes ni villanos en un mundo como el de Last of Us.… Expand
  63. Mohammedjifri
    Jun 6, 2021
    4
    the storyline is very bad but the gameplay is good and last of us 1 is way better
  64. press_pause
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all if you seriously have a problem with the LGBTQ+ content of this game or think you are oppressed to believe in a special agenda I recommend psychotherapy for you or dating a girl – oh wait, you might be too ugly for that.

    Now to the actual game: Graphics are breathtaking. I personally liked the overall mechanics – still many didn't.

    Still, the story is a boring "Kill Bill" copy and not even executed well. The first 15h of the game feel like a tutorial being too long. Playing Ally first feels just wrong but after some time her relationship to Lev is one of the few good points were similar emotions come up to the time when Joel and Ellie started to connect. But that's about all actually.
    The characters are flat, not very funny (I especially liked the way Ellie was a "big mouth" in the first part – all gone now) and have changed significantly – especially Ellie. There are only traces of the "old Ellie" of pt. 1 in her character left.

    It's a shame to see where the story has come. A bad story would have made an average game. The game is below average because it's first 13 h could be shrunk down to 3 – that would have been more fun than this torture we've been asked to play. Sad.    … Expand
  65. crosscn
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    It was a game I hated, and the fact that it was a sequel to my favourite game made it all the more disappointing.
  66. M7MDXCREEN
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    A peace of **** that only contains political topics and agenda with a story that doesn’t make any sense just to serve the agenda the graphics are so good but it’s 30 fps after the 60 fps the last of us remastered we returned to 30 fps again the game play was amazing for the first few hours until I realized that I was doing the same thing for 25 hours which is the game time and the firstA peace of **** that only contains political topics and agenda with a story that doesn’t make any sense just to serve the agenda the graphics are so good but it’s 30 fps after the 60 fps the last of us remastered we returned to 30 fps again the game play was amazing for the first few hours until I realized that I was doing the same thing for 25 hours which is the game time and the first game was 15 hours with far more interesting story so even the game play gets boring after a few hours of playing

    Such a shame for a perfect game like the last of us to have a ****y second game    … Expand
  67. TheNomyx
    Jun 5, 2021
    7
    This game is not as bad as the fans are saying it is. However, it's not as good as the critics are being paid to say it is. Visually and gameplay-wise, it's quite possibly the greatest game ever made. While the story is not the direction I would have taken it, I don't hate it. My big objection to the game comes in later. The first half of the game sees you playing as Ellie. All the momentsThis game is not as bad as the fans are saying it is. However, it's not as good as the critics are being paid to say it is. Visually and gameplay-wise, it's quite possibly the greatest game ever made. While the story is not the direction I would have taken it, I don't hate it. My big objection to the game comes in later. The first half of the game sees you playing as Ellie. All the moments you play as Ellie are fantastic, 10/10. You get set up with a great set of characters, some new some old. The pacing is perfect. It's intense, scary, and fun. That paired with the incredible visuals and gameplay makes for the greatest gaming experience ever. About 11 hours in you switch characters and start playing as the main enemy of the game, Abby. This character change is something that Naughty Dog should've mentioned before the game was released. From here the game falls quickly in quality. After being left on a cliffhanger with Ellie you're forced to play the next 7 hours as this character Abby. Not only is she a one-dimensional character, but the rest of the supporting characters in this section are also incredibly boring. The whole time you really just cant stop thinking about Ellie and the rest of the characters from the first half. While playing as Abby, you go back to the start of the game and play through the events from the enemy's point of view. In between, Naughty Dog tries to make you understand and like Abby's character more by adding unnecessary subplots of her saving useless characters and mixing in a bunch of playable cutscenes showing an extremely boring and cringe-worthy love story between her and another character. This makes the second half very tedious, and it almost feels like a chore to complete. Don't get me wrong, Abby's backstory is extremely important to the overall story, and ties in perfectly to the first game, but she's better off as a non-playable villain, not the main character for half of the most anticipated game in years. Overall, The Last of Us Part 2 is not a bad game and is worth playing through once, but it will come as a disappointment to die hard fans of the series.… Expand
  68. gmanviborg
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story for me was great. A story about letting go, and forgiving, hidden inside a plot of revenge.
    It's depressing and gives you no catharsis, but it really hit home for me. I loved the characters, including the new ones. Especially I loved Lev.

    The game is not perfect, it has some pacing issues, and could trim some fat, but i think the other parts are amazing. Obviously, the graphics, acting, mocap, details, and gameplay is absolutely top notch, but I, personally, also love the story, but it realize that it is a bit hit or miss.    … Expand
  69. captobvious75
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic and emotionally challenging experience. This is a technical masterpiece that other developers need to strive to match. Don’t expect a PG13 experience- it does not hold back from the violence or gore which is needed in this kind of game to satisfy the narrative its serving. Ignore the haters- a majority of them can’t handle people from the LGBTQ community being in videoAbsolutely fantastic and emotionally challenging experience. This is a technical masterpiece that other developers need to strive to match. Don’t expect a PG13 experience- it does not hold back from the violence or gore which is needed in this kind of game to satisfy the narrative its serving. Ignore the haters- a majority of them can’t handle people from the LGBTQ community being in video games and review bomb because of it. Easy 10/10. Highly recommend, especially if playing on the PS5 with the 60 fps patch.… Expand
  70. Manziflex
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    Apart from some parts where the action is sidelined. The game is very beautiful. His 300-odd awards, he deserved them.
  71. LOU2isTRASH
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    Absolute **** writing. Neil **** single handedly ruined the Last of Us storyline and turned it into one of the worst games ever made. It's so bad, it undoes anything remotely good about the first game. Playing this game is like being forced to rape your own children. 0/10 absolute trash
  72. Rix_122131
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. garbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbagegarbage… Expand
  73. ed16loly
    Jun 5, 2021
    4
    Final muy malo, malísimo de verdad, una completa decepción, aunque el gameplay es fiel al original
  74. DaysGone2Coming
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    Awful story, awful unlikable characters, ruins first game completely, there's nothing left in this series lol. I honestly can't believe how stupid Ellie is in this game. I have never met woman so dumb in real life.
  75. Raios-Rogue
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    This game is my top 5 favorite game of the century in my favorite games of all time list my only disappointment was how Joel died it was a dumb way to go i wanted joel to have a hero's death because he was the main character of the first game Niel druckmann spit on the fans by creating an image of himself character to spit on Joel's dead body and the hole plot of the story got leaked so iThis game is my top 5 favorite game of the century in my favorite games of all time list my only disappointment was how Joel died it was a dumb way to go i wanted joel to have a hero's death because he was the main character of the first game Niel druckmann spit on the fans by creating an image of himself character to spit on Joel's dead body and the hole plot of the story got leaked so i got spoiled i am pretty sure all people have mixed feelings about this game like myself i think the management of this game was done poorly leaks where allowed so early to a point where everybody spoiled the story for you which was a big problem for me but in some way that also helped from me not being as disappointed as i was gonna be if playing blind the narrative of this game took a hole another level of bold when Niel Druckmann created a character to look like him to spit on the dead body of a beloved character of the Series Joel who carried the first game and he killed him like he was a btch Joel died like a btch not like a hero and the worst part about it was creating a character from the image of yourself Niel Druckmann to spit on his dead body which was just spitting in the face of the fans it was a bold move i admit not everybody has the balls to do that and the entire plot didn't made sense at the end we sacrificed everthing for revenge including our fingers with Ellie and we didn't get the revenge we seeked so there can be the last of us 3 a sequel and it's like Abby was the main character of the last of us 2 we got more play time with her Ellie just took a second seat but overall the character development was great i could relate to characters but not as much as the first game with the options to turn film grain off and naughty dog adding 60 frames per second to PS5 now the game is so much better than it was when i played it at launch graphics gameplay enviroment accessibility is 10/10 story is a mixed emotional bag i think the story is a fantastic plot hole overall it's good with lots of drama emotions and action whatever you love it or hate you have to admit Naughty dog had balls to pull this off the developers work so hard it was risky but they pulled it off it was not healthy they worked really hard no other game gets to thos level to emotinally mess with your brain you love you hate i like that you hate it you love it you have all kinds of mixed up emotion it's a masterpiece of a game with great action adventure great stability game hasn't crashed once almost no bugs the enemy AI is smart your companion AI is not that smart though this is a game of a decade that improves tremendously on the first game except for some moments of the story where the decisions of Niel Druckmann are bold and questionable The Last Of us 2 is the most awarded game with over 300 awards surpassing the Witcher 3 260 awards becoming the most awarded best game of a decade… Expand
  76. Daniel_Anderson
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    What a great game ... I have never experienced so many emotions and experiences from a game. The Last Of Us 2 evokes the maximum range of emotions. The plot, characters, gameplay, visuals - everything is done at an amazing level. The Last Of Us 2 is an example of how games should be made. Best Game of 2020.
  77. Yeahanu
    Jun 5, 2021
    1
    Bruh really felt like waste of **** ending...it feels like I was scammed
    Going to throw that disk into trash
  78. MetaRogue
    Jun 5, 2021
    4
    What can I say that hasn't already been said about TLOU2?

    I'll begin my review with a positive statement: I LOVED The Last of Us (Part 1). Everything about that game resonated with me on every tangible level. It was a tour de force. It was Naughty Dog's magnum opus. It was everyone's Game of the Year for 2013. I played the game on PS3 and then again on PS4 - twice in fact (my first    What can I say that hasn't already been said about TLOU2?

    I'll begin my review with a positive statement: I LOVED The Last of Us (Part 1). Everything about that game resonated with me on every tangible level. It was a tour de force. It was Naughty Dog's magnum opus. It was everyone's Game of the Year for 2013. I played the game on PS3 and then again on PS4 - twice in fact (my first playthrough, then a New Game Plus playthrough). What more needs to be said? I really, REALLY LOVED The Last of Us. Everything - from the characters, to the story, to the gameplay - and when I reached the ending, I felt something that no other game had quite made me feel before. In every sense of the word, The Last of Us is an exceptionally excellent masterpiece. And that is why it pains me to talk about The Last of Us Part 2.

    After all the hype, the information spiels and red herrings, The Last of Us Part 2 is the second biggest let-down of 2020 (the biggest let-down of 2020 being Cyberpunk 2077). I knew fully well that the story would encompass the theme of 'Hate' to contrast the original game's theme of 'Love' - I thought that it would be interesting and might pay off in some way - but in truth, I never could have predicted how epically disappointing it would be.

    I don't know what happened, but Naughty Dog took the theme of 'hate' and ran with it into 'uncharted' (pun intended) territory to a degree that made TLOU2's narrative grossly unlikeable and managed to alienate their fans. If anything, Naughty Dog took things WAY TOO FAR.

    It was in the first 3 hours that Naughty Dog did the UNTHINKABLE IN A DISAPPOINTINGLY BAD WAY. I won't say what, but I was left feeling shocked, mortified, and simply insulted by such a blatantly BAD narrative decision that spits in the eyes of fans of the original TLOU and adds insult to injury in EVERY WAY POSSIBLE. It was after this moment that I simply lost the will to continue playing TLOU2, but I somehow managed - even though I deeply regretted every moment of it.

    I can't talk about Joel (hint, hint), but I can talk about Ellie, and in all honesty I don't like how her character has changed since the first game. At the end of TLOU (and even at the beginning of TLOU2) Ellie is still relatively bright, despite her experiences. Right off the bat at the start of TLOU2, Ellie is UNLIKEABLE in every way - even going as far as to distance herself and not talk to Joel, not to mention being downright depressing. After THAT moment she just gets worse to the point where I didn't even recognise her at all.

    Another issue is how TLOU2 ham-fistedly integrated political and social statements about LGBTQ aspects into it's narrative - so much so that I felt I was playing less of a videogame and more of a manifesto (to clarify I completely respect all LGBTQ rights and ideals). My point is is that the game could've integrated these aspects better and with more subtlety - instead the game chose to jump on the band wagon of woke culture by making these narrative elements OBVIOUS, even to the detriment of an already appalling story.

    Another major negative is how the writers (Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross) handled the themes of 'hate' and 'grief'. Ellie is so hateful, even to the point where she doesn't think about the consequences of actions - a fact that Abby, the game's secondary protagonist and primary antagonist, is also guilty of. Throughout the story, things happen that SHOULDN'T happen. In actuality TLOU2's story is SO hateful, it turns the whole game into a TOXIC EXPERIENCE (do not mistake this with emotional catharsis).

    I don't know where it all went so wrong (I actually think I just quoted one of the characters from the game), but Druckmann's nihilism got the better of him - (Halley) Gross' mentioning of the fact that she tapped into her personal experiences with PTSD while writing the story didn't help matters much either.

    In terms of gameplay, TLOU2 moves things forward slightly. Yes, I'll praise the graphics and the animations, but all of that doesn't matter when the main story driving everything forward is so toxic and unlikeable (it actually makes playing the game a chore to see how horribly the plot moves forward). In actuality, TLOU2's gameplay feels more like an obligation instead of something lovingly and professionally crafted (unlike Naughty Dog's previous efforts). Gunplay feels sluggish, imprecise, and simply, not very fun, turning most firefights into frustrating ordeals. I remember aiming at a thug who was barely 5 metres from me and even with the reticule trained squarely and accurately on his head, I still managed to miss him somehow(!). Another nuisance is that Ellie can be stunned or easily knocked over which just further compounds my issues with TLOU2.

    I don't know how TLOU2 won GOTY 2020 last year. It simply is a BAD GAME and a HORRIBLE SEQUEL that does things that no-one asked for. The only comparison I can think of is the recent Star Wars trilogy.    … Expand
  79. NewOrest
    Jun 4, 2021
    2
    I kind of knew what I had to expect, but thought I might give it a try anyways since I really loved Part I because of its great storytelling and gameplay. TLOU2 has real awesome graphics; controls and gameplay are not much different from its predecessor. However, the storytelling, the main reason that I loved Part I for is just nuts. Millions of dollars spent on graphics and advertisementI kind of knew what I had to expect, but thought I might give it a try anyways since I really loved Part I because of its great storytelling and gameplay. TLOU2 has real awesome graphics; controls and gameplay are not much different from its predecessor. However, the storytelling, the main reason that I loved Part I for is just nuts. Millions of dollars spent on graphics and advertisement and then they put people in charge of story writting that cannot come with anything better tha a po*n script. Plus some weird intersexual storytelling points I do not care about (and that do not fit into the setting I expected) and would like to ignore but can't because they shove it right in your face. Seripusly, why???… Expand
  80. MrMatias_
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    A Phenomenal Game. A game that made me feel things that i've never had felt in my life with videogames. The Game picks the very wonderful things the first one had, and put it in another level. The soundtrack was beautifull as i already knew it would be. Graphics, Lights, Scenarios, Cinematography sequences, all of them are outstanding. But the thing that caught me the most was how theA Phenomenal Game. A game that made me feel things that i've never had felt in my life with videogames. The Game picks the very wonderful things the first one had, and put it in another level. The soundtrack was beautifull as i already knew it would be. Graphics, Lights, Scenarios, Cinematography sequences, all of them are outstanding. But the thing that caught me the most was how the story and the journey were told, like nothing needs to be rush, the game sets its own pace, and with a extraordinary devolopment of characters. This game besides all of this, has an incredible gameplay, with new wonderful additions, that builds new ways to approach each scenario from a different form. The stealth in this game is superb. The Story teachs so many lessons about life and it touched me so much, empathy is all. It is a game that elevate the art of making games, by making a bold story, and showing something different about the usual black and white characters and story. The fact that wether are villains or heroes, or who is or not, it is up to the player.It humanizes the characters like no other game has ever done it. A touching game. An unforgettable game. A game that it is marked in the history of videogames. A Masterpiece. Thank you, Naughty Dog. And thanks to; all the devs, Neil, Ashley, Haley, Shannon, Laura and ma man Troy for building the game that it will be with me for the rest of my life. I will never forget, thank you.… Expand
  81. DzmitryBoston
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    It is a good game. I can understand why people get frustrated with where the plot went to, etc., but to say that the game is terrible is just unfair. There are no reasons not to play the sequel.
  82. Klantopots
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Купил игру, прошёл, а значит имею право на мнение. Игра плевок фанатам первой части. Моя столь низкая оценка за то, что слили главных героев первой части, то что Джоэл погиб. Хотя это лучший главный герой за всю индустрию видеоигр. Так же бесит SJW-ЛГБТ пропаганда в игре.… Expand
  83. Catspaw-_-
    Jun 3, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I just played it after a year of its release because I was so busy last year &now I was free also there was a good discount on it for days of play or something & I thought it's the right time to buy & play it & I really managed to keep nothing spoiled of the game for me all this time altho it was really hard for me like I knew something was gonna happen to Joel so I was so hyped to play it even now because man I loved the first part like I played it when I was 13 on ps3 then again remastered on ps4 & now I'm 21 so it's better be best experience to remember my childhood & even tho the rating was so bad by the very most of the players & everyone was **** about it & I was like they're hating it because it has gay couples & man that was not the problem because when I finished the game I was never feeling more disgusted about a game like this before honestly the gameplay was so far the best experience that's why im giving the game 4, hear my side of view because I really didn't have any problems with anyone being gay nor Abby having big guns even the death of Joel wasn't the real problem to me because I learnt last year that i can lose anyone at anytime & I shouldn't judge the way that someone died was it surprising or not because I lost my aunt & my uncle 2 different causes & my uncle was like a father to me anyways talked too much i was saying Joel was like a father to me in video games world so I cried my **** when he died & I was really mad & going to kill whoever killed Abby but I knew that there will be a cost even if Ellie died for it I'd be ok if we killed Abby but to get to play as Abby man that was so **** funny like seriously if she could now kill herself to save the humanity I wouldn't sympathize for her like really 10 hours?? What a waste of graphics & gameplay I really was playing myself out just to know the end I wasn't even fighting enemies like I did with Ellie that was really a waste i really wanna know what they were thinking when they made it they could just sums it up with a cutscene about why Abby killed Joel even they can show us she's nice or whatever they were trying to do like I don't really understand the point of showing her nice? Like plz what? I thought the death of Joel would be worth a great ending but that we didn't get & I know that they were trying to show us that revenge is making Ellie doing some bad **** & I don't really care because in their world everyone is killing everyone to survive like what do u want me to expect? Sue Abby?… Expand
  84. Sriram_007
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game needs to be played by those who can understand how the real world works but not by those who always want a good ending.
    If you want such games, go play Disney games, leave this game to adults.
    You can't understand the game if you don't know what empathy is...
  85. 0147
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Great technical but all of this wasted by a real bad and awful story.......
  86. thewilder
    Jun 3, 2021
    3
    The first game was very nice, atmospheric, and believable. One of the best intro for a game in existence.

    This second game is... featuring genderless, ugly, disgusting females. I have really no idea what was the exact reason doing so, but yeah, that's a thing in this flick. Also featuring a gáy lesbian jewish pregnant chick. Yeah, because nothing describes a surviving post-apocalyptic    The first game was very nice, atmospheric, and believable. One of the best intro for a game in existence.

    This second game is... featuring genderless, ugly, disgusting females. I have really no idea what was the exact reason doing so, but yeah, that's a thing in this flick. Also featuring a gáy lesbian jewish pregnant chick. Yeah, because nothing describes a surviving post-apocalyptic horror best, like featuring LGBT propaganda all throughout the game.

    Don't get me wrong, the game is still fun, combat is exactly the same as before. But yeah... the ugliness (both inside and outside) really tanks the whole experience. Game of The Year my áss.    … Expand
  87. sbbos99
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us part II is a masterpiece. It takes you into the cruel world of the last of us. The dramatic violence adds to the emotions of the game. The things you go throw as Ellie in the game adds to the way she griefs and the way she is mixed up in her emotions. The game makes daring choices on how the story is told. And that's why some people hate the game. But most of those people haven't played it.… Expand
  88. Khajimurat
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр для PlayStation, каждый раз когда сажусь в неё играть после работы, всегда ловлю кучу эмоции и кайфа. А Элли стала для меня как родная. Становится в один ряд с первой Last of Us и God of War
  89. Akira282
    Jun 2, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disappointed by how the writers treated the two titular characters would be an understatement. I especially did not like playing as Abby, a character I had no motivations to like for obvious reasons, especially towards the end when you play her to "defeat" Ellie. During this scene, I was like WTF? I about just rage quit the game during the quick time event where it tells you to basically choke out Ellie during this scene. So, basically I played as Abby for 12+hrs not caring two **** about her or her motivations and had to deal with a bad revenge story on top of it. Gameplay was fine, obviously graphics were great. That alone doesn't make a game what it is. I'm sorry for Ellie and Joel.

    Update: After having some time to marinate and self reflect on my thoughts I've raised my score. Do I like the story? No. Do I respect the game developers? Yes. Am I devastated by the direction they went? Yes. I raised my the score due to the impressive rope physics haha. Now, will I happily play this game again? Probably not. There was a lot of impressive set pieces in the game, but the story killed it for me. So, final update. Thanks.

    Final Update: Year later - I have had a chance to play the game again. I've settled down some on the director's choice/approach. I definitely see the game as a technical achievement and I can see the amount of time put into the game. The game is difficult to replay given the outcome of events. In our own pandemic, I felt closer to the story this time around and for that, there was some kind of solace or acceptance of the inevitable this time around. I hope Part 3 comes so we can find out what happens to Ellie, not so much Abby.    … Expand
  90. piff2000
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    The Last of Us didn’t need a sequel, but when one was announced, I was cautiously optimistic. There were so many directions they could take it it. They didn’t take any of them. Joel and Ellie were what made the first game so special, and getting rid of that left the hollow shell of a story that is told by this garbage sequel. The game gets top marks for visuals, audio, programming, levelThe Last of Us didn’t need a sequel, but when one was announced, I was cautiously optimistic. There were so many directions they could take it it. They didn’t take any of them. Joel and Ellie were what made the first game so special, and getting rid of that left the hollow shell of a story that is told by this garbage sequel. The game gets top marks for visuals, audio, programming, level design, and every other technical aspect. But the sloppy, convoluted, depressing story that goes nowhere and leaves the player completely unsatisfied at the end ruins the entire experience. The first game is one of my favorites of all time. This disappointing sequel is one of my least favorites.… Expand
  91. Thedookier
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Es una obra maestra, realmente cualquier cosa que uno quiera observar es perfecto, desde historia, gráfica, escenas, desarrollo de personas y la realidad que puede existir en este mundo. Simplemente increíble un 10/10
  92. Sinku
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. U don't kill abby, they kill joel at the beginging, **** character development, not as many weapons.… Expand
  93. MasterofGames99
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    Bad writing, overall unlikable characters, whole tone of weirdly off, characters make decisions they would have never made in first game. Pass.
  94. Virtuafighterr
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    Just extremely weak story, awful characters and boring world make up for one of the weakest games of 2020. Thankfully this series will be forgotten by 2023-2024 when GTA VI comes out.
  95. artandpassion
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    As a professional video game developer myself (since 2007), i'm glad i didn't work on this project. I could never forgive myself. No amount of money would make me work on game like this.
  96. yapmabedruckman
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel cant die.Come back Joel,please.(random:joeljoeljoeljoeljoeljoeljoeljoel)… Expand
  97. BungieJumper
    Jun 2, 2021
    4
    I give it a 4 for fantastic graphics, truly revolutionary and lovable, but this story has to be one of the biggest disasters of the year. I have no idea how Naughty Dog thought it was a good idea.
  98. Viniciuschagas
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    What an incredible game, what a fantastic and captivating story. Without a doubt one of the best I've ever played in my life.
  99. soso1234
    Jun 2, 2021
    1
    The worst game ever.I never so anger to any game like this one.It destroy my dream about Sony.
  100. THR0B
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    Игра отличная, всем советую. Ставлю заслуженную 9 из 10.
  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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