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  1. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of people ho doesn’t understand what ND wanted to show with Ellie not killing Abby, I can only say that I'm sorry, I'm really sorry for these people who were unable to understand and didn’t have the same AMAZING experience that I and several other people had. I venture to say that this was the best game I have ever played in my life and I very much doubt that I have another experience at that level. About graphics, themes and the like, I think we all agree that Naughty Dog has outdone itself, right? Really brilliant and unlike anything I've experienced before. Waited for it. Played it. Finished it. Worth. Every. Second. Expand
  2. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito! História linda, personagens bem trabalhados, me senti participando da jornada de Ellie!
  3. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best NaughtyDogs gameplay. Twisted story lines. New enemy. Today is best graphic.
  4. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Incredible visual Design. Excellent sounds and music. Great gameplay with enough variety to keep player engaged. Compelling story that touch darkest human emotions.
  5. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    A story unexpected that will make the player very emocional, criative gameplay with a lot of diferent strategies and awesome graphics. One of the the best games of the PS4.
  6. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, beautiful graphics, excellent gameplay, engaging story, if you liked TLoU I you should give it a try, it is a much more ambitious and refined game
  7. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Perfect in all possible ways.
    Very deep and intense story.
    Gameplay fantastic.
  8. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I love this game I Love you naughty dog you guys are so smart this games deserve to be game of the year the new things you can do in this game is rly good and I like the new character designs and I also spot dose Easter eggs it’s a rly good game the more you play the more you understand it give it a try trust me
  9. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo do ano!!! Nunca vi um jogo tão lindo assim na minha vida, minha nota para os gráficos do jogo são 10/10 jogabilidade tá incrível 10/10 também, a história também foi muito boa mas uma parte que eu não gostei foi da gente controlar a Abby acho que estava ótimo mostrar do porque ela ter matado o Joel acho que a sensação que o jogo quis passar era de desconforto nunca me emocionei tanto jogando um jogo assim acho que a naughty dog se superou muito mesmo nesse jogo e por último gostaria de falar também eu gostaria que o jogo tivesse acabado na fazenda porque naquele momento Ellie estava feliz e tinha a Dina para ajudar ela a superar a morte do Joel Expand
  10. Jul 3, 2020
    7
    The story is a bit bland and unsatisfying
    The character are mixed cuz the new ones have no depth to them what so ever but the story builds up on relationships we already seen The gameplay is ok i mean its not bad but its not good
    The graphics are honestly phenomenal
  11. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story

    Game shows the chain of revenge. when ı played abby for the first time, game was certainly finish by my side and I was begging to end the game but after that ı realised the game actually showed me both sides of the blade no matter how much I take ellie's side and hate abby, the game realize us what situations they are in and how environment effect them. You can see how these two warrior women fight to death for justified reasons.

    Graphics

    Top point of ps4 definitely amazing.

    Hit feeling

    AMAZING!

    Environment

    No matter how open world it looks, this is not the case except for a few sections. but the section designs are very successful and there are so many places to discover that you get the feel of the open world.

    Musics and sounds

    no need to speak.

    Joel

    If we talk about the death of joel, no matter how shocked and upset I would be, there would be no real vengeance story for anyone other than joel, and I think the plauer could not create that exact feeling of revenge.

    Final Idea

    it is not liked by most people but I think it is a nice and worthy game in general, There is a problem about some characters rub in and game fiction way controversial, but this does not mean that this game is bad, I can say that it is the most succesfull and high quality game that came out in 2020 right now.

    Thanks for reading.
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  12. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    The game is great. Minus the Abby gameplay/storyline. I just could not get into the play as abby part. What was the purpose? To get some kind of connection to her so you can maybe have sympathy for her when she goes after Ellie? That whole part of the game was just a please lets get back to ellie portion. Went on way to long. It almost caused me to lose interest in it.
  13. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big improvements in gameplay from the first installment. The story may have gone in a direction that a lot of people disagree with, but if you just get over that fact the story that they went with is solid and leaves an interesting possibility for a future game. I loved that both playable characters had their own unique weapons, skills, and both had a distinctly different feel to them. A lot of the criticisms I had heard prior to playing the game are simply not true, I Waited for and looked for certain things To show up that people had issues with and they never came up. Definitely recommend. Expand
  14. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    (no spoilers) The amount of polarization this game is creating is fine, people are allowed to love or hate things. After playing fully through this game, the story is definitely overall a different in tone from similar blockbuster titles these days. For me, I loved where they took the story and every other part of the game.

    Gameplay wise, the game is fantastic too. Fights are
    (no spoilers) The amount of polarization this game is creating is fine, people are allowed to love or hate things. After playing fully through this game, the story is definitely overall a different in tone from similar blockbuster titles these days. For me, I loved where they took the story and every other part of the game.

    Gameplay wise, the game is fantastic too. Fights are challenging but rewarding, and there is no one solution to approaching enemies. You can be very creative with how you get past each area. I would recommend playing this on Survivor difficulty. Although several parts can be very challenging, this difficulty pushes you to utilize all tools at your disposal and think outside the box. One specific mechanic that I love is the ability to make enemies turn on each other and sneak through the chaos that you unleashed. This is especially useful if you want to preserve supplies for a later fight. Compared to the gameplay of the first game, it feels like they refined everything that worked before, and added many new great mechanics as well.

    Characters are fantastic. There is no way to properly describe why I loved the characters in this game without spoiling major parts of the plot, but overall all characters in this are dynamic, complex and easy to empathize with. I don't agree with the backlash people are giving about not making Joel's character 'true to who he was in the first game', and I urge people who feel that way to play the game FULLY through if they haven't.

    Story, like the characters cannot be best described without spoiling things, so all I will say is that it is NOT The Last of Us 1 at all. It is very different. I loved how Naughty Dog told it. I feel that everything that happened within the story made sense with the actions of the characters, nothing happened "for no reason". Actions have consequences and that is a major theme in TLOU2. I understand why people are upset going into this game and expecting a similar tone to TLOU1, but Naughty Dog chose to do something very different, and you may love it you may not. You can give the story the best chance it can have by erasing any expectations going into it.

    Finally graphics. They are stunning. Watch some gameplay, it just looks great. Not much more to say there.
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  15. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This was easily one of the best video games I have ever played in my entire life, and I made an account just so I can say that. I cannot even fathom those who are claiming the game has a terrible story with poor and/or uninteresting character development. Many people's problems stem from a certain event that happens in the game's prologue, and it's a shame that they are unable to overcomeThis was easily one of the best video games I have ever played in my entire life, and I made an account just so I can say that. I cannot even fathom those who are claiming the game has a terrible story with poor and/or uninteresting character development. Many people's problems stem from a certain event that happens in the game's prologue, and it's a shame that they are unable to overcome their disdain to give the rest of the game serious consideration. The Last of Us Part II is an incredibly sad, incredibly beautiful game with very profound messages about vengeance, forgiveness, and learning to understand others. Many reviewers are trying to generalize the entire 30 hour experience as just "revenge and violence are bad," but it is so much more than that. The storytelling is absolutely phenomenal and left me more emotionally impacted than any other game I've played--including The Last of Us 1. Additionally, the gameplay builds on the solid formula from its predecessor and remains engaging, tense, and brutal. Whoever may be reading this that is on the fence about playing this game because of its poor user score, I am begging you to give it a try. Ignore everything you hear and create your own opinion--I went in having read nothing and had an amazing experience. Just keep an open mind and consider what Naughty Dog is doing with this game. Every little thing is intentional and they all come together to create a soul-crushing cinematic story. Expand
  16. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Это игра очень затянутая, У Элли вроде бы есть цель, но в конце она не исполняет то что хотела сделать, сюжет за Эбби мне показался не интересным, геймлей однотипный доберись от точки А до точки Б, но тебе конечно же будет что-то мешать. Сюжет довольно неплохой
    Графика хорошая
    Однотипные анимации который через некоторое время надоедают, но сделаны они хорошо Феминизм, да в этой игре этого
    Это игра очень затянутая, У Элли вроде бы есть цель, но в конце она не исполняет то что хотела сделать, сюжет за Эбби мне показался не интересным, геймлей однотипный доберись от точки А до точки Б, но тебе конечно же будет что-то мешать. Сюжет довольно неплохой
    Графика хорошая
    Однотипные анимации который через некоторое время надоедают, но сделаны они хорошо
    Феминизм, да в этой игре этого много, но мне полностью плевать на это,если же вам на это не плевать то это ваше дело.
    ЛГБТ, 2-3 поцелуя Динны и Элли за всю игру.
    Это вроде всё...
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  17. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Although the scavenging got old, this game exhibited masterful storytelling with a powerfully emotional punch, more so than angry movie or game I've experienced in a long time. The combat was immersive and felt great, and it is the best-looking, most detailed game I've ever played in my 30 years of gaming.

    I'm astounded by the accusations leveled against this game. At first, I was worried
    Although the scavenging got old, this game exhibited masterful storytelling with a powerfully emotional punch, more so than angry movie or game I've experienced in a long time. The combat was immersive and felt great, and it is the best-looking, most detailed game I've ever played in my 30 years of gaming.

    I'm astounded by the accusations leveled against this game. At first, I was worried about the negative criticisms of the story, but I wanted to see for myself. I heard Joel was done injustice by the writers, the story had big plot holes, and it was a SJW agenda.

    I dont think any of that was true. Dont let leak videos or youtubers, who thrive on controvsery and drama, inform your opinion on this game.

    Play it for yourself. You owe yourself and Naughty Dog that much.
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  18. Jul 3, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am so disappointed with this game, I had high expectations for this game but the game didn't meet it. I always like to start on a good note, so let's start with that. First, I honestly feel this is the best graphics the PS4 can produce, Uncharted 4 impressed me so much but this game takes the win. I didn't experience no glitches and no slowdown, I do want to bring up that was I was playing this on the PS4 pro. The gameplay mechanics are very familiar to anybody who's played the first game, very easy to pick up and play. The game is one of the few triple A games that has a lengthy campaign and no lootboxes waiting for you to help you progress, aside from the different game versions you can purchase in the beginning. Now the bad side. the story is so convoluted and has no fluidity. I don't understand how they can come up with a great story with the first Last of Us and come up with this story that makes no sense. Our favorite characters from the last game are put in the back burner, and we are forced to play a hallow character that has no depth. If you're going to kill a main character, at least make a good story that flows in to it rather than just killing a character for the shock factor. Another negative to the game is the monotony of scavenging and crafting, I did not look forward to scavenging to upgrade my weapons since I figured it out earlier that Abby gets all the good equipment and Ellie doesn't get crap, at least distribute the weapons evenly. Overall, if I knew what I know now, I would not buy this day one. Learn from my mistake and wait for this game to go on sale and keep your expectations low as far as the story and replayability. This game has seriously made me think twice about buying another Naughty Dog game since I feel like they don't know how to tell a story anymore. Makes me sad that well respected companies like Naughty Dog pander to the SJW culture at the cost of losing loyal customers. Expand
  19. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    I am giving a nine to the game because I loved the gameplay,graphics,gunplay and old character's new stories but I will NEVER EVER give a ten to the game because they killed my favorite character Joel and to be honest his death was absolutely silly and that sucks for me but I really liked the entire game.
    But the last thing I wanna say I completely respect the other people's opinions
    I am giving a nine to the game because I loved the gameplay,graphics,gunplay and old character's new stories but I will NEVER EVER give a ten to the game because they killed my favorite character Joel and to be honest his death was absolutely silly and that sucks for me but I really liked the entire game.
    But the last thing I wanna say I completely respect the other people's opinions saying that's stupid to play as abby and her backstory is a total mess but personally I have no problem with that
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  20. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    El juego es increíble en la mayoría de sus aspectos. Gráficos, detalles las relaciones entre personajes. El mundo no es tan abierto en la mayoría del juego pero igual es bastante exploración la que hay. La historia es inesperada y te muestra la dos caras de la moneda. No es nada de lo que nos mostraron y lo que nadie quería. Mi única recompensa es que cuando lo jueguen tengan la menteEl juego es increíble en la mayoría de sus aspectos. Gráficos, detalles las relaciones entre personajes. El mundo no es tan abierto en la mayoría del juego pero igual es bastante exploración la que hay. La historia es inesperada y te muestra la dos caras de la moneda. No es nada de lo que nos mostraron y lo que nadie quería. Mi única recompensa es que cuando lo jueguen tengan la mente abierta y sean lo más objetivo posible. Creo que es la única manera de ver lo que nos quisieron mostrar. Expand
  21. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A lot of people won’t get how clever this game is but that’s okay, some masterpieces are not understood by the majority.

    Sometimes the enemy you hate is a direct reflection of the person you become when filled with hate. No spoilers: this game is everything the original was but better in every way. It plays with your heart until you can take no more and then make you dig deep to reflect
    A lot of people won’t get how clever this game is but that’s okay, some masterpieces are not understood by the majority.

    Sometimes the enemy you hate is a direct reflection of the person you become when filled with hate.

    No spoilers: this game is everything the original was but better in every way. It plays with your heart until you can take no more and then make you dig deep to reflect on mankind and their relationships with war, hate, bigotry, racism etc.

    The subtle details in this game left me in awe at every turn from enemies calling out the names of their fallen comrades to the graphical detail in all the scenes. Spoiler or not it doesn’t matter. This is a journey everyone should experience. A true evolution in how a game can tell a story with hidden subplots that ask you to think about every action you take. Play this game with an open mind and you’ll probably never play anything like it again. It’s just terrific!
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  22. Jul 3, 2020
    7
    Good:
    ~ The game has a fantastic gameplay, sound, and level design.
    Bad: ~ For graphics, I personally felt that the game wasn't optimized well enough for the regular PS4 and often times had issues with asset pop-ins or assets not loading in properly and that threw me away from the full experience. Ugly: ~Unfortunately the story isn't the best, and its nowhere near the same quality or
    Good:
    ~ The game has a fantastic gameplay, sound, and level design.
    Bad:
    ~ For graphics, I personally felt that the game wasn't optimized well enough for the regular PS4 and often times had issues with asset pop-ins or assets not loading in properly and that threw me away from the full experience.
    Ugly:
    ~Unfortunately the story isn't the best, and its nowhere near the same quality or as engaging as the first game. Often times it feels like you are watching a post-apocalyptic soap opera and that's not what I was waiting for 7 years. I was really hoping they would take a deeper dive into the whole Cordyceps infection and how it all began.
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  23. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Had everything for a good game, just need to tweak the timeline, and the ending was sad but honestly
  24. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Its not a perfect game but is far to be a bad game. The hate is unffair....
  25. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The world is absolutely stunning with one of the best AIs for enemies I have ever seen, and honestly I LOVE the unusually raw and realistic take in such a common genre. I also have to say I grew to love Abby and her story, as much as she was built to be hated, she is clearly as memorable a character as Joel and Ellie. Definitely recommended.
  26. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Excelente jogo, do início ao fim! Parabéns Neil Druckman, Naugthy Dog e a Sony!
  27. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Weird how many people jumped to rate this game so low within a day of the release . Goes to show you didnt play it or didnt complete it .
    This game was gripping and a fantastic game. Just because some dick spoiled Joel's death doesnt overshadow how good of a game it is. Cant wait to jump back in on a new game plus and play again. I liked how they showed you both sides of the different factions. Playing and seeing Abbys story really shed some light on what other factions were also going through. . 10/10!
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  28. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent sequel. Picks up well from the first, the characters develop in interesting but natural ways. Few minor glitches here and there but you really play these games for the story and it isn't affected. Really hope they make a Part 3. Ignore the bad reviews, they're just from 12-year-olds who haven't played it.
  29. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This entry enhances and expands the world we met back in 2013. Here's a not-so-popular opinion, but I really enjoyed the story. The characters have a real motivation to continue their journey, no matter how much you or I think about acting differently in their places. For those characters, their reasons are valid. To say that the story is garbage because a favorite character dies? Or that the end doesn't make sense because the character's priorities change? It is a story to be enjoyed without waiting for a happy ending. After all, it is a post-apocalyptic world, where being alive is already a victory.

    Pros:
    - In technical aspects, the game brings the state of the art within the capabilities of the PS4. Graphics, animations, sound (effects and music), all first class.
    - Solid duration (I finished in more than 43 hours, but I play very slowly)
    - Each playable character has its own, customizable arsenal.
    - Various possibilities for personalizing the experience in the options menu. Many accessibility features.

    Cons:
    - I missed a greater variety in the fighting. For example, we almost always face a team of soldiers or a group of infected people. Hence, we have no incentive to vary the tactics to face them. We rarely have to face soldiers and infected at the same time, for example.
    - There is a lack of a way to track collectibles while playing.
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  30. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved every second of this game. From sounds, graphics, story and character development to ellies flashbacks and Joel’s death. The development between characters and even less important ones seemed so life like. Only a 9 not a 10 because I get emotionally invested in everything and cried at the end. I got upset only because the characters were brought to life and felt so real in this game, so much I didn’t like how Ellie ended up alone after the first game she told Sam that was her biggest fear. Expand
  31. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Really made me look at the characters not just as zombie killers who are surviving the apocalypse but as fully fleshed out human beings with motives and feelings of their owns. Environment is on a whole nother level. Fun mechanics and they really reward exploration. Had a blast, shed some tears, and really enjoyed every minute
  32. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the first game I have to say that it was way beyond my expectations. It is not the story I would like to see, but it is an extraordinary one, and a must game experience. This is my game of the year and a great way to complete the arc which I fell in love with back in 2013. The Last of Us universe is a cruel one, and it always take the best parts of ourselves.
  33. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This game is great. It follows up the first game realistically and takes everything that made it good and makes it better. There was one single story beat near the end that I felt was unnecessary, so that is why I decided to rate 9 instead of 10. But it's amazing, and every moment is well deserved. The cast blew me away, the writing was real and visceral, and the gameplay was outstanding!This game is great. It follows up the first game realistically and takes everything that made it good and makes it better. There was one single story beat near the end that I felt was unnecessary, so that is why I decided to rate 9 instead of 10. But it's amazing, and every moment is well deserved. The cast blew me away, the writing was real and visceral, and the gameplay was outstanding! Bravo naughty dog, I impatiently await whatever is next! Bravo! Expand
  34. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. una muy buena jugabildad conservando elementos de la primera entrega y agregando mas. los escenario de combates son muy variables y te permiten crear muchas formas de emplearlas tanto el sigilio como el cuerpo a cuerpo.
    La historia es muy interesante, te habla de perspectiva nadie es bueno ni malo en esta historia, eres tu como jugador quien juzga los actos de los personajes y entenderlos
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  35. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    O jogo é perfeito e essas pessoas que pararam simplesmente (exatamente lá pras 2hrs de jogo) de tentar entender a história por burrinha me parece um bando de bebê chorão.
  36. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This game will try to emotionally break you. Questionable scenario, but brilliant from all technicals sides. The best game to play for the last couple of years.
  37. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Amei o jogo, e ao lado de red dead 2 é o melhor jogo da geração e os melhores jogos que ja joguei
  38. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game and this was one of the most impactful games ever. Story really doesn't shy away from taking tremendous risks but in the end it pays off. Gameplay is all around improved, there is too much variety to it and every encounter left me satisfied as heck! This game is a must get. Dont judge the game by watching it, do yourself a favor and experience this hella fun(andJust finished the game and this was one of the most impactful games ever. Story really doesn't shy away from taking tremendous risks but in the end it pays off. Gameplay is all around improved, there is too much variety to it and every encounter left me satisfied as heck! This game is a must get. Dont judge the game by watching it, do yourself a favor and experience this hella fun(and dark) but mostly very impactful ride. Expand
  39. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terminei o jogo hoje ainda estou meio à deriva. Gostei de jogar com a Abby desde o início, pois quando ela mata o Joel, percebi que era pessoal, e fiquei bolado pra saber qual era a sua motivação. E é exatamente isso que o jogo te entrega, dois lados da mesma moeda. Uma história vivenciada por duas personagens diferentes. Enquanto a Ellie ruma à decadência em busca de vingança, vemos a Abby crescer como personagem e como pessoa. Sem falar que a campanha da Abby é bem mais dahora que a da Ellie. Enfim, TLOU parte II com certeza superou o primeiro em profundidade de personagens, suas motivações, emoções e sentimentos. Jogo foda. Flws. Expand
  40. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game is awful. Everything about this game is bad, Avoid this game at all cost.
  41. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Me parece un juego impresionante!! Me emocionó muchísimo su historia y sobre todo su música
  42. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog manages once again to craft an unrivaled story, both mature and very emotional. Forget all the noise around this game and experience it for yourself.
  43. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly exactly the game type everyone wanted!!! I’ve seen it online for years wanting a game where the good person becomes the bad Expand
  44. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego muy bueno jugabilidad excelente y la historia te da para reflexionar muy bueno Expand
  45. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. There is a lot of polarizing opinion about this game but maybe that shows just how well this was executed. To get that kind of raw, emotional response so immediately from so many people, they must have done something right. Please try this game out and come to your own conclusions. For me it was a worthy and thought provoking sequel.
  46. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are 2 reasons for not liking this game 1) you are a spoiled baby who can't handle death
    2) you are a bigoted right wing snow flake who can't handle same sex relationships.
    Seriously this game is an absolute masterpiece. Game play, story, the descent of brutality. Hats off to Naughty Dog. It breaks my heart to see people **** on this absolute work of art just because they are either bigots or babies (bigoted babies?)
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  47. Jul 3, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .
    Negatives

    » Less diverse gameplay which makes the experience very repetitive and downright boring after the first 15 hours of the game.

    » Absolutely terrible character development:
    - characters seem to take completely irrational decisions all the time for the sake of creating a story and nothing else;
    - characters are deprived from any emotion at all in all circumstances, which is a stark contrast to the first game. Not only that but characters that were part of the original TLOU have seemingly lost their whole personality and values, replacing them with one single goal of getting the petty and useless revenge that fuels the storyline;

    » Equally bad story:
    - it is filled with plot holes;
    - it has an incomprehensible ending, given the plot of the game before it;
    - it attempts to make the player rethink about the events of the first game with a new and negative vision but in a way that is seemingly guilt tripping the player itself for even playing said game and downright trying to decrease our enjoyment of the same title, for no apparent reason. It also adds nothing in return, making the player wish they had never played this sequel.
    - While trying to do what is mentioned in the above point, it introduces new characters but the timing for that is way off. For instance, 15 hours into the game, Naughty Dog makes you play as the very antagonists of the first part of this title, while also trying to make you emphasise with them. This falls flat, as it is near impossible to show empathy for this character after several occurrences throughout the story. Moreover, this part of the game is 10 hours long, feels completely expendable to the main storyline and makes you wish you weren't playing at all;
    - At all times, the story unravels with seemingly no end point other than making the player itself miserable, while hinting the responsibility of all the cruelty of that chaotic game to the player himself.

    Positives

    » On the bright side, it has the best visual effects you will find on PS4 - absolutely stunning.
    » It is also filled with lots of tiny and somewhat fun details, that are a welcome addition to this otherwise completely cruel world, and reflect the attention that was given to this game.

    However, all things considered, this game is disappointing. It captures the gameplay of the original but no element of that game's story is expanded upon, nor taken as inspiration.
    It doesn't feel like an actual sequel, while simultaneously ruining the magnificent open ending of the first TLOU, the characters we had learnt to love and our overall enjoyment of that first title.

    Do not recommend.
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  48. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    While The Last of Us Part II is not quite as rock solid as it’s predecessor, it still knocked it out of the park for me. At worst, it’s a weirdly paced story that many will dislike, at best it’s an incredibly raw, rich, and diverse story of revenge, and the damage that a hunt for revenge can cause. No one leaves this story unscathed.
    There were points in this game where I just wanted to
    While The Last of Us Part II is not quite as rock solid as it’s predecessor, it still knocked it out of the park for me. At worst, it’s a weirdly paced story that many will dislike, at best it’s an incredibly raw, rich, and diverse story of revenge, and the damage that a hunt for revenge can cause. No one leaves this story unscathed.
    There were points in this game where I just wanted to turn it off, but I kept going and at the end I got a story that was so impossibly human and real. I love this game, and appreciate Naughty Dog for being so ambitious with their story.
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  49. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Amazing game ! If you liked the first one, you will like this sequel. The graphics are incredible, as the sounds and music, and the narration is among the best I’ve experienced in recent years. This is what mature games can achieves, and if you are looking for a strong and touching experience, this game is for you. I’m really not sure what all the hate and bad reviews are about, but I willAmazing game ! If you liked the first one, you will like this sequel. The graphics are incredible, as the sounds and music, and the narration is among the best I’ve experienced in recent years. This is what mature games can achieves, and if you are looking for a strong and touching experience, this game is for you. I’m really not sure what all the hate and bad reviews are about, but I will recommend this game without a doubt! Expand
  50. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Solid game that does not disappoint. Combat is flawless and lets you be creative every time (New Game+ makes it even better) Storytelling is very daring and pulls it off (just look at all the negative reviews based on plot alone) I will not add spoilers because of that, just know that the point is to get a genuine reaction and it executes it. Do yourself a favor, ignore the reviews thatSolid game that does not disappoint. Combat is flawless and lets you be creative every time (New Game+ makes it even better) Storytelling is very daring and pulls it off (just look at all the negative reviews based on plot alone) I will not add spoilers because of that, just know that the point is to get a genuine reaction and it executes it. Do yourself a favor, ignore the reviews that call out the story (most likely none of them have made it passed the halfway mark to begin with) and play for yourself. In my opinion storytelling is the next innovation in video games and Naughty Dog is leading the charge. Expand
  51. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Absolutely perfect, tragically perfect to be honest, the storytelling is amazing, I felt hate and compassion so intensely that I need a time to process everything, absolutely perfect!
  52. Jul 3, 2020
    5
    The game doesn't deserve such a bad reviews. don't believe the score and play it before you score it
  53. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Buenas mecánicas de juego, gráficos y jugabilidad y una historia para reflexionar
  54. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, amazing story, amazing graphics. I know that there were some upsets for people, but i have to say that this game was briliant. It had some flaws in length and such but it was beautifully told and this game really played into morally grey. People need to compare Joel and Abby, instead of Ellie and Abby, however. Expand
  55. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me ha parecido increíble, tanto la historia como las nuevas mecánicas que tiene, los gráficos, los micro gestos que te esperas que pasen en la vida real y un gran mensaje que marcará a Ellie por el resto de su vida por sus acciones igual que con Abby Expand
  56. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es la demostración de como la ira cambia a las personas, es una venganza de Abby, el juego hace que nos coloquemos en los zapatos de cada personaje, nos lleva al odio, felicidad, después al odio, este juego no hace recordar el pasado demasiado, muchas veces porque mataron a Joel pero entendemos que es algo natural, ojo por ojo, diente por diente.
    Es buen Juego, para estos tiempos de pandemia, es muy bueno inmersiones así porque hacen perdernos del mundo. No aguanto ver y ver el final es un momento dónde Elie decide perdonarle la vida y soñar con Joel nos deja mucho que pensar, espero una tercera parte pero con otra orientación, quedan muchos lobos, scars, ¿Luciérnagas? Algo genial se puede hacer allí.
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  57. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    A perfect game with a perfect gameplay a perfect story and perfects graphics
  58. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Hola!
    Acabo de terminar el Last of Us Part 2! Es un juego perfecto, muy buena historia, mejor jugabilidad, un survival-horror increible
  59. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. They couldn't have nailed it any other way. It was a roller coaster I'm still not over 2 weeks after finishing.
  60. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game that challenges your assumptions about video games as an art form. Still can't stop thinking about it a week after completion.
  61. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Opinion personal.
    Para mi, que fui fan, amante de la primera entrega, y que lo jugue y aun juego sin fin de veces, este juego esta muy fresco, la historia me gusto, el gameplay, cada escena emotiva como frustrante me mantuvieron enganchado , las mecanicas del juego se mantienen como el primero pero agregaron innovadoras , para mi y mis gustos este como el primero sale 10/10.
  62. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    An intense, amazing adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. Combat feels familiar in all the right ways. The story is devastating and impactful, and will leave a lasting impression.
  63. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Like its predecessor, there is no denying this game is a masterpiece. The overwhelming hatred on the internet is a testament to the strong emotions the game evoked to players, which could only have been achieved via Naughty Dog's attention for details and insistence for perfection.
    The story is sad, but everything happened for a reason, and every action from the characters was performed
    Like its predecessor, there is no denying this game is a masterpiece. The overwhelming hatred on the internet is a testament to the strong emotions the game evoked to players, which could only have been achieved via Naughty Dog's attention for details and insistence for perfection.
    The story is sad, but everything happened for a reason, and every action from the characters was performed for a reason.
    Although the story telling is impeccable, the problem of the story is how every action led to the worst possible outcome for all parties involved. I would prefer a story of love over a story of hatred, despite that hateful desire for revenge was originated from love.
    Wouldn't a little happiness and hope be nice, Neil? So 8/10 for the lack of happiness (-1) and hope (-1).
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  64. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 - A masterpiece in storytelling. This game is about pain, grief and suffering and what the complex characters do when faced with those emotions. This game is also about compassion and forgiveness. All wrapped up in a beautiful, intuitive and engaging packaging. I really don’t get how the story flew over so many people. Y’all need to play it again, you didn’t get it and that’s okay. Expand
  65. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Hay que ser claros y objetivos. Y no dejarnos guiar solo por la historia.
    El juego es muy bueno en general, jugabilidad, gráficos, diseños. Sin embargo, en la historia le faltó.
    La calificación es un promedio y a pesar de que la historia no es buena, tampoco es mala, ronda en el promedio.
  66. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo que eu já joguei na minha vida, a continuação perfeita de uma franquia perfeita, os dois jogos, os melhores que eu já vi, sem palavras pra ele
  67. Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story had its faults but the gameplay is actually challenging and fun. The environments and music are hauntingly beautiful. Overall, I was immersed until the end.

    I do have a few things to mention about the story. I honestly really enjoyed this method of story-telling, playing as both Ellie and Abby and experiencing their memories and dreams/nightmares. Unlike a lot of people on here, I feel like I was able to completely sympathize with Abby. Like come on, I loved Joel after the first game, but he really did make a stupidly selfish move taking Ellie and killing all those Fireflies. I will say the cycle of violence in this game was not super satisfying to play through. And I wouldn’t say I feel satisfied at all with the ending. I think I would have really enjoyed seeing a sequel where Ellie works to reclaim the decision to give her life for a vaccine with Joel by her side, searching for another doctor/group of doctors that could engineer the cure. But that doesn’t mean I am disappointed with their decision to have Joel killed. I enjoyed playing as Abby and getting the chance to sympathize with both sides but in the end it just felt like a lot of the things I did as both characters were completely pointless in relation to how things ended. And I get that that may have been the point, but if this is really going to be the last of The Last of Us, I would really have preferred to leave the franchise satisfied.

    Nevertheless, I don’t feel like it’s fair of me to hate on the writers and the studio for putting out this game. Yes I did wait 7 years, and yes I wasn’t completely satisfied, but I don’t think that gives me the entitlement to be a pos on social media to the people that worked their asses off to get this game through. Most of the people running their mouths have no idea what it’s like to work behind the scenes on these games, me included, so that is why I choose to be a decent person and make the best of what I’ve been given. So thanks ND for another great experience overall!

    Also, for all the bigots on here hating cause of the game being “too political” by having gay and trans main characters, kindly **** off. Maybe you should have waited until you were mature enough to handle real characters before playing the game. Otherwise don’t fund the studio producing inclusive content you can’t bear to tolerate and don’t ****ing play the game. Or maybe don’t be a goddamn fool choosing to post a rating when you’ve not actually finished the game. Simple as that.
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  68. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game wasn't what I expected. Which is a good thing! It's The Last of Us, not the last of Joel and Ellie. I'm glad to see a game that fleshes out gray moral concepts. At first I was disappointed playing Abby for half the game. Then as the game progressed all I could do was empathize for for the both of them. At times I didn't know whom I was rooting for and I'm refreshed Naughty Dog would take such a risk. Part II added consequences, something that you don't deal with in part I. Hopefully this game popped some bubbles in the stereotypical gamer's lives. But just so you know. If I ever were to lose you, I think I'd lose myself... Expand
  69. Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Si algo que tiene este títuloo es una jugabilidad increíble, la historia se torna algo rara pero es un excelente juego de eso no hay duda, con respecto a las malas críticas solo puedo decir los siguiente: tanto miedo les da que The Last Of Us Part II gane el Goty (haciendo a un lado Cyberpunk) que el mismo día del estreno incluso a algunas horas de su lanzamiento ya había obtenido en estaSi algo que tiene este títuloo es una jugabilidad increíble, la historia se torna algo rara pero es un excelente juego de eso no hay duda, con respecto a las malas críticas solo puedo decir los siguiente: tanto miedo les da que The Last Of Us Part II gane el Goty (haciendo a un lado Cyberpunk) que el mismo día del estreno incluso a algunas horas de su lanzamiento ya había obtenido en esta página 0 de calificación por parte de usuarios que quieren desprestigiar el juego, si no tienen dinero para poder comprarlo y es fácil criticarlo no es asunto mío pero en fin... Muy buen juego. Expand
  70. Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I loved the game. The gemaplay as wel as the story. It's intriguing and the people that are spreading hate, are not capable of thinking while their playing.
    Yes the game forces you to play through parts you're hesitant to play but it al compliments the story. And if you don't like the story, that's okay, I think you're not duploto 'like it', but that doesn't mean it's a bad game.
  71. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing experience. Brutal gameplay with gripping story and unforgettable characters and events. Easily the best release of the year so far and the best game for PS4.
  72. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The last of us fans are now one of the most toxic and terrible comunities among kpop fans and lol fans
  73. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    You can't hate this awesome game!
    I can't explain my feelings after my walkthrough...
  74. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The best game ever best game play best graphics and best of the best storyline and most of the people who say it's trash didn't play it so i wish everyone play this game
  75. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the most memorable gaming experiences I’ve ever had in my years of playing video games. What an Amit I always but beautiful journey!
  76. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I played the game for 25 hours, went through the whole story, discovered a lot of achievements, and after the credits, I was happy with the project. I hope in a couple of years, there will be a sequel, because I wonder what happened next, what happened to Abby and Ellie.
  77. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a flawed Masterpiece. It had some storytelling issues but the story itself was amazing. The characters were really well written. I even started to like Abby. She is a good character and deserves a chance. The ending was kinda depressing but so is real life and the message was really nice. I don't understand all the hate. I was also mad and sad that Joel died early on in the story but that does not make the story "trash". Some people say, that there was an agenda in this game but I don't agree. All of the themes made sense and were really good executed. It's still a game, so let's talk about gameplay, graphics, music, animations etc. All of those things were perfect and I can say the same thing for the actors. The details in this game are breathtaking and I can't wait to see how it will look on the PS5. The ending is a cliffhanger and because of that I hope, that we'll see "The Last Of Us Part 3".

    p.s. sorry for my bad English (I am German)
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  78. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solid game for a sequel, I enjoyed Part 2 as much or even more than Part 1. Playing as Abby and seeing her story made sense why some could hate on her (I did not) but she grew on me and I enjoyed playing as Abby a lot. I hope to see Abby in a Part 3. Great job Naughty Dog....again. Expand
  79. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me was a amazing game, the story dont have a happy ending, Just shows what revenge was bad for the two characters, was Very Sad but a amazing story, about the graphics, no words, amazing tio, gameplay too, i going for the Platinum now, If you have a open mind you Will like the game , ALL the consequência for the first game Expand
  80. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I loved how the story made you question the motives of loved characters - it really shows that no one is good or evil, these characters are just trying to survive in the apocalyptic world the best they can and protect those they love... even if it means being destroyed by revenge in the process. I loved Abby and thought it was a great addition to play as her.
  81. Jul 4, 2020
    9
    O jogo é incrível, graficamente, jogabilidade e história, não dou 10 por conta da lacração.
  82. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei! História, gameplay, gráficos! Tudo incrível!
  83. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un'avventura che mi ha preso e portato al fianco di Elly nel cercare vendetta, come per il primo capitolo un'immedesimazione profonda e travolgente che regala emozioni fortissime Expand
  84. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Literal masterpiece. Storyline, script, character development. Absolute masterpiece
  85. Jul 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 is a great game just come out too late with all what happing in the world at the moment this game needed to come out for the PlayStation 5 with the LGBTQ+ so heavily in the game I like it but too be honest a lot of people at the moment don't like the community but anyway that's why I think it's controversial. So to the story it's a good story some people will be disappointed but they said you'd need a open minded about the game. But it's 4 years after the events of the last game and Ellie and Joel have been quite distended with each other the fact what happened in the first game with Joel killing the firefly to save eliie because she was his chance to have a daughter again. But it's starts with Joel telling Tommy what her did then goes to Ellie with dina on pritrol later we play as a woman called abby who later ons kills joel with a golf club then Ellie goes on a adventure too kill all of the people who killed Joel so joel needed too die. Ellie and Dina are together and have a kid the dad is Jessie but abby kills him then we play abby for around 10 hours so half of the game I finished it in 19 hours and 5 minutes at the end of the game Ellie has PTSD because abby killed Joel, Jesse and hurt Tommy badly. She with Tommy reminding her that Ellie said she will kill all of them she leaves her adopted son and girlfriend to kill abby but then realise that "revenge is a fools game" that's from red dead redemption 2 but basically that's what she was thinking so it just ends after Ellie and Joel make up in a flash back before it all starts off and she walks off and the game ends. There is a few things I've left off for people to find out there self's but this isn't game game for a happy ending it reminds you of everything that is said in the first game and that's what I love about it. Last of us part 2 is a fantastic game about revenge, loss and forgiveness in a beautiful but dangerous world this is not just a game is a film and book and a story. The last of us is a great way to say goodbye to the ps4 for the ps5. Expand
  86. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Complete the game as you grow up and listen to every character’s words. So you will understand the idea and meaning of this project as much as possible.
    Regarding LGBT:
    Do you call it LGBT propaganda? Play in ME Andromeda and realize the truth - this game has a minimum of propaganda, compared to other massive projects. This project in itself is "complicated" for complete understanding
    Complete the game as you grow up and listen to every character’s words. So you will understand the idea and meaning of this project as much as possible.
    Regarding LGBT:
    Do you call it LGBT propaganda? Play in ME Andromeda and realize the truth - this game has a minimum of propaganda, compared to other massive projects.
    This project in itself is "complicated" for complete understanding by absolutely all users. Just if you do not understand the plot, close your mouth and be silent, especially if you are a person of mass significance for the audience.
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  87. Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Buen juego, no perfecto pero buen juego que merece la pena jugarlo, no hagas caso a la crítica de los llorones que se quejan de la historia, son gente frustrada y que la mayoría de ella ni la ha jugado
  88. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    An emotional journey like never other game did before. Probably too mature and ahead of its time for some Close minded people. You get immersed in it in the few first minutes. Be aware that the game might crushed you emotionally
  89. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The best of the best. Thats it. This game is not about revenge of lesbian, this game abot guilt.
  90. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Хорошая игра,графика хорошая,играл на ps4 slim, не слушайте никого ,игра достойная Expand
  91. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Unconventional but engaging story. Divisive. Polarizing. But a masterpiece.
  92. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Gamers cry too much

    That’s basically all I gotta say. Uhhhhh gotta fill up that minimum
  93. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone can agree that the gameplay graphics and environment are stunning. But yet theres a lot of controversy about the story. Most people seem to neglect the fact that ND said it was going to be a game about Ellie, not Joel and Ellie. Too many fans don't seem to leave the first hour and a half of the game in their minds. They watch Joel die and then that's it for them, they spend the entire game thinking it's a run of the mill revenge story and they dont comprehend everything that's playing out in front of them. It's also seems like none of them even pay attention to the fact that Joel is still by your side throughout Ellie's journey through the game, whether its flashbacks, dialogue, or just those little moments where you know Ellie's hurting. These "fans" who bash this game don't even seem to take notice of character growth throughout the game. They don't seem to take notice that this adventure takes everything out of you and Ellie. It destroys her in emotional ways she didn't think she had anymore, and actually sickens her physically at a few points. Then you play as Abby. One of the most well written characters I've seen, phenomenal from her voice actor to her story. You're supposed to hate her at the start, but anyone in the world should realize that she's doing what almost anyone would do. You learn her backstory, how she was raised by a very caring man, how his death affected her (side note: Jerry was the the dark horse character I didn't know I'd care about this much, and it was rough when you could tell that making the cure for mankind was weighing on him because the thought of taking a child's life wasn't something he wanted.). Anyways, you watch Abby grow after the events in Jackson, and you watch her grow more than any other character in the game. She starts to understand that there's more to the world than what she sees and you can tell she understands the consequences of everything that's happened when you finally make it to the end of her journey. I've seen a lot of people say the story falls flat but, they couldn't be more wrong. I've never played a storyline game that runs you through the wringer the way that this one does. The year isn't over, and with the PS5 coming out soon, I can see it being challenged, but there's no reason this game should not win Game of the Year. It should get Game of the Decade too. And the writers should be acknowledged more for the genuine piece of art they laid out for us to enjoy. The actors should be praised for the absolutely masterful way they portrayed their characters and the developers and soundtrack people and anyone who I'm forgetting to mention should all be acknowledged too. You all truly gave us something worth the wait, something I plan on playing many more times. Expand
  94. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Don't be folled by user scores being low... this AAA game is a must play game, and a kewl sequel of TLOU1.
  95. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Fantastic story telling. Is very dark and not for gamers who want everything to be happy and perfect.
  96. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Не игра а произведение. Очень жаль тех, кто не смог.
    Спасибо создателям.
    Спасибо Вам, кто ставит заслуженные высокие оценки.
  97. Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Anyone reading these reviews deciding whether or not to buy the game, please do not listen to the butthurt people who wanted a basic game with a happy ending. Just buy it and play it for yourself.
  98. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    It’s so great how this game makes you feel all the possible emotions. My favorite game so far.
  99. Jul 4, 2020
    9
    It is a very fun and good game that does have minor problems but for the most part is a very enjoyable game that I would recommend to anyone
  100. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece that it shouldnt be missed by anyone who loves videogames. First game is about love, second part is about letting go. Just play the game, you will not regret it. Expand
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
  2. Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]