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  1. Aug 27, 2020
    9
    I loved my time playing this game. I think that Naughty Dog retained their incredible streak of amazing games dating back to Uncharted Drakes Fortune. Many people shredded this game based on leaks and the quick death of Joel. While this is unfortunate, it is not a reason to trash a great game for a decision you didnt like. It was a bold choice that they made to tell a new story, JoelsI loved my time playing this game. I think that Naughty Dog retained their incredible streak of amazing games dating back to Uncharted Drakes Fortune. Many people shredded this game based on leaks and the quick death of Joel. While this is unfortunate, it is not a reason to trash a great game for a decision you didnt like. It was a bold choice that they made to tell a new story, Joels story was over.

    I do agree that we played as Abby a little to much, but i grew to understand why she did what she did and actually agreed with what she did because of the death of her dad. I would have done the same thing in that situation.

    Overall I dont think this game deserved to be review bombed so bad when so many people put so much work into the game for our enjoyment.

    9/10
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  2. Jul 10, 2020
    5
    The graphics are cool, the plot is diarrhea, propaganda, you can continue almost endlessly.
    P.S:1 part was cooler in everything
  3. Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Jogo simplistamente incrível desde aspectos tecnicos como ganeplay e gráficos ate a historia, entendo q tem gente q odiou pois precisa de maturidade para entender os acontecimentos mas acho incrível a maneira q o jogo trata os dois personagens
  4. Jul 10, 2020
    8
    (SPOILER WARNING) Spent and beat the game after 42 hours. It's an 8/10 from me and I wasn't dissapointed. Story kinda made sense, there is no universe in which Joel doesn't die, he wronged too many people, if Abby didn't kill him, it would have been someone else. Even in Joel's last words, you knew it was a long time coming. Gameplay and NPC AI is better than the first game, but not(SPOILER WARNING) Spent and beat the game after 42 hours. It's an 8/10 from me and I wasn't dissapointed. Story kinda made sense, there is no universe in which Joel doesn't die, he wronged too many people, if Abby didn't kill him, it would have been someone else. Even in Joel's last words, you knew it was a long time coming. Gameplay and NPC AI is better than the first game, but not revolutionary. Pacing was also kinda **** with the back and forth via flashbacks. On the plus side this game is more re-playeble compared to the first game, as it is more trophy friendly and more variety in how enemy encounters play out. This also has to do with how big and varied the environments are, resulting in varied and entertaining scenarios with enemies. A second play-through will not play out the same as the first one. Some moments looked like game-play sections at an E3 presentation. Set peace moments are one of the best of this whole generation, even rivaling that of Uncharted's, especially in the Abby sections where the WLF and Saraphites go all out and burning down an whole island. When Ellie killed pregnant Mel, was one of the most shocking gaming moments in history IMO. This game has one of the best cut scenes I have ever seen both on a technical and emotional level. While this game is not as good and revolutionary as the first game, it is still a solid game. While I didn't want to continue after Joel died, I am still glad I did. While this game doesn't deserve GOTY, for the ****ty pacing being the biggest reason, it still should be discussed for years to come. Expand
  5. Jul 10, 2020
    9
    As someone who played through TLoU1 many times, I can tell you the sequel absolutely lives up to expectations. It's really too bad that it's gotten caught up in so much controversy because it is truly a fantastic game. I would highly recommend that any fan of the original play this game.

    Quick thoughts on specific aspects: Gameplay: This is where TLoU really shines. They took
    As someone who played through TLoU1 many times, I can tell you the sequel absolutely lives up to expectations. It's really too bad that it's gotten caught up in so much controversy because it is truly a fantastic game. I would highly recommend that any fan of the original play this game.

    Quick thoughts on specific aspects:

    Gameplay: This is where TLoU really shines. They took everything that was great about the first game and ratcheted it up. The stealth combat sections are incredibly tense and visceral. The AI is fantastic. The maps are large and varied. Crafting and skill trees were upgraded in a way that makes sense and does not feel unnecessarily complicated.

    Visuals: The graphics here are absolutely stunning. From the countless minor touches to the massive set pieces, this is one of the 2-3 best-looking games I've ever played.

    Sound: Same as visuals, the audio here is really top-notch. I especially liked the soundtrack they added for stealth combat sections against human enemies. The music has a tense Nine Inch Nails vibe that makes the encounters so much more tense. Enemy sounds are another standout. Human enemies have an impossibly wide range of audio splashes -- from side conversations to communicating via a whistle-based code ... it's really phenomenal.

    Story: OK, so this is where the controversy comes in. Personally, I loved the story and I loved that Naughty Dog did not go in a predictable fan-service route for the sequel. I won't spoil it, but I did not have any problem with the choices they made. The story is definitely complex and it is NOT the straightforward, linear style we got in the first game. That is why I would definitely recommend 1.) beating the game, and 2.) replaying it before giving the story a final grade. I know it's a lot to ask someone to commit 50-60 hours like that, but I feel like this game is worth it.

    I did have some small issues with the story. First, because of the way the story unfolds, it is difficult to develop the same level of emotional connection to the characters as you did in the first game. This game does some really cool things with flashbacks and perspective changes, but the trade-off is that you're not experiencing the same emotions in the same order as your character. I felt like it all fell into place by the end, which was incredibly satisfying. But it did lessen the emotional investment during first playthrough. This issue goes away almost entirely on subsequent playthroughs, which is why I strongly recommend playing it through twice before making a final judgment.

    The second issue I had was that some of the characters felt underdeveloped - specifically Dina and Jesse. These were great, well-acted characters who both have awesome moments. But they don't feel as fleshed out as some of the characters in the first game. I think this issue comes from the fact that many of the best side characters in the first game (Tess, Bill, Henry/Sam) were only with us for a few chapters, whereas some side characters in TLoU2 are around for much longer. So they have the same amount of character development spread across more screen time, which can make their characters feel kind of watered down and less memorable than some of our favorites from the first game. To be clear, though, this was a MINOR issue.

    Last story point: This may be just me, but my take is that the game ends in a cliffhanger. Not quite your traditional cliffhanger, but I definitely do not think this is the end of the journey for some of these characters.

    Anyway, I highly recommend this game. Ignore the nonsense from the trolls and alt-right goobers who can't handle anything different. This is a fantastic game and absolutely worth playing. Enjoy!
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  6. Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Good game, buen juego a mi me gustó, lo único negativo fue jugar demasiado tiempo con el antagonista o el villano de la historia, y la historia pudieron hacer algo mejor pero estuvo bien.
  7. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is very good. Story is..... not bad. Picture and sound are perfect
  8. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is a great game good graphics good gameplay good story I think Joel was gonna to die no matter what like he was getting old and couldn’t even fight back to Abby she was strong and he was weak the reason why Ellie let go of Abby was because of Joel. Joel told Ellie to try to move on on her life and she did. The reason why you play Abby more than Ellie was because you need to learn moreThis is a great game good graphics good gameplay good story I think Joel was gonna to die no matter what like he was getting old and couldn’t even fight back to Abby she was strong and he was weak the reason why Ellie let go of Abby was because of Joel. Joel told Ellie to try to move on on her life and she did. The reason why you play Abby more than Ellie was because you need to learn more about Abby I know the ending sucks for people who wanted Abby dead but if you understand the story more then you see why she did that to Joel and why Expand
  9. Jul 11, 2020
    7
    Although there is lots to praise about the game (graphics, sound, performances) the game suffers from bad pacing both in gameplay and story which made for an experience that was not enjoyable to play and at times, rather boring. There is unnecessary hate surrounding this game but I feel there is also too much praise for a game that has clear flaws. The Last of Us Part 2 suffers with a lackAlthough there is lots to praise about the game (graphics, sound, performances) the game suffers from bad pacing both in gameplay and story which made for an experience that was not enjoyable to play and at times, rather boring. There is unnecessary hate surrounding this game but I feel there is also too much praise for a game that has clear flaws. The Last of Us Part 2 suffers with a lack of focus and introduces too many characters with little time with each to actually learn or care about. The first game showed that it took a full game to invest in two characters, and this one tries to develop character investment within the main story with at least nine characters and fails to establish that with the exception of maybe one character. Now of course, this is just my opinion and credit where credit is due, the performances, motion capture, animation and visually fidelity of this game are incredible and deserve praise. But for me the environmental and creature sound is the star of this game. The sound engineers deserve the highest praise for elevating the horror and making the locations of the game feel alive. As a conclusion I do think it is a game worth experiencing but I would recommend lowering expectations if you are a fan of the first game. I hope Naughty Dog don’t disregard all criticism for the game as mindless hate as I believe there is one criticism from many reviews that I have to agree with and that is; the game is too long. Quality over quantity is what Naughty Dog has always delivered, until now. Expand
  10. Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego, buena jugabilidad, presentación de personajes, bandas sonoras, paisajes, escenarios, la historia esta muy bien hecha te hace ver 2 puntos de vista y amar a los 2 personajes principales, el final no me convenció, me dejo 1 vacío, siento que el final debió ser cuando Elli estaba en la granja, hubiera sido chido Expand
  11. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Great Game. Full of emotional rollercoasters. Divisive story, but a very impactful one that left me thinking about for a week. Insanely good graphics, animations, voice acting and satisfying gameplay.
  12. Jul 11, 2020
    8
    El juego visualmente es muy bueno, también en el apartado técnico. También quiero destacar su re jugabilidad, la cual hace que no dejes el juego después de pasártelo la primera vez. Es uno de los mejores de este año, felicidades a todos los trabajadores de naughty dog por traer este juego.
  13. Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can see why the story give sine people a sour taste in the mouth. They advertised it as being Ellies Adventure, so I expected to Play Ellie for at Least 80-85% of the game, but instead IT was more only like 60% which just isnt enough. However the graphics is the best in this console generation. Hands down. And the new so is phenomenal. The new ai is just so impressive and the gameplay is fantastic. Expand
  14. Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não curti muito dá forma que o Joel foi morto, más isso não tira o brilho do jogo, é um jogo pra quem têm um mínimo de inteligência vai entender o contexto do jogo, pra mim jogo do ano. Expand
  15. Aug 21, 2021
    0
    One of the biggest disappointments in gaming. Horrible story wouldn't recommend to anyone ever
  16. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Don't mind all of the negative reviews, this is a great game that can hold it's own to the original.
  17. Aug 27, 2020
    8
    This is not a perfect game. This is not for everyone. There are reasons I like it and other reasons others may not. And that's fine. Just tired of seeing everyone bash each other for simply having a different opinion.

    For me though, I find this to be a better game overall than the first game. The story isn't as strong, but strong enough that coupled with gameplay that certainly improves
    This is not a perfect game. This is not for everyone. There are reasons I like it and other reasons others may not. And that's fine. Just tired of seeing everyone bash each other for simply having a different opinion.

    For me though, I find this to be a better game overall than the first game. The story isn't as strong, but strong enough that coupled with gameplay that certainly improves upon its predecessor makes for a better game in my opinion. Speaking of story, there are elements in it that some don't like that I personally don't have a problem with. Some people don't like certain characters, like Abby, though by the end of the game I ended up liking her more than I did early on. There's a serious event that happens near the the beginning that she is connected with and while some don't like this decision, I think that is the only thing that drives the story from that point.

    The big issue I do have with this game is its pacing, especially towards the middle. I thought the choice here was an interesting one, but it was also very jarring after the amount of time spent playing at that point.

    Gameplay-wise, it's definitely an improvement. Combat and stealth feel smoother, crafting mid-encounter doesn't feel like much of a hassle, and simple touches like jumping and going prone add a few more possibilites to encounters.

    It's also worth mentioning that on the technical side of things, to briefly mention, graphics are stunning, both for characters and the world. Character animations are very fluid and lifelike and facial animations are super realistic, especially in cutscenes.

    Overall, while the story of this game holds it back from being anywhere near great, I still think it's a good story. Taking that with some improved gameplay and this is an experience that I find to be better than the first game, in my opinion. Not everyone will like it, but if you're curious about this game, give it a shot.
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  18. Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel as though this game has been bombarded by people who had the game spoiled for them and either watched a youtuber had a bad time or only focusing on digging up the negative elements.

    My main problem is fans never coming to understand the ending of the original game and viewing the main character from as a unbreakable moral pillar and his death in the second game as pointless shock value. Which I wholeheartedly disagree with.

    I cannot believe people cannot exit the narrative for even a second to see that the end of the first game is a classic trolley problem. You can argue both sides but we have to add the circumstances that Joel also murdered a host of people (including Marlene Ellies only mother figure) to turn the trolley track to hit humanity.

    People even try to break down the fictional universe science using real world science to justify Joel's actions. "The fireflies couldn't have made a cure" is something I hear a lot often levied at the writers (even though there word is usually definite). I don't care about the logistics of a cure. The way I see it Joel would have fought his way through the hospital if it was a 10% chance to make a cure or a 90% maybe even 100%. In Joel's mind he's just saving a girl because he couldn't save his own.

    Even though I think his death scene was handled fine, people have criticisms about how the circumstances of the characters death was handled. I believe that even in a world where he died in fans "perfect circumstances" people would still complain about Joel's death because for the plot to work he has to die horrifically and in the first act.

    People are so angry at this fictional characters death that they are blindsided by rage and go straight into harassing the developers or writers without considering why this character died. It's also not like a real person died, after that point in the game he appears in several flashbacks with some of the best dialogue in the series.

    The part I disliked about the game was Abby's half of the campaign. Not the content but more the structure. The character work is really tight but is let down by the fact that these characters (Abby, Owen, Mel, Manny, WLFs, Nora, etc...) only have 3 days to get as much development as characters that have had whole games to get personalities. The dialogue is all very good

    Some of the theming and comparisons come across as a little heavy handed like the double pregnancies. The game feeds you a lot of information with Abby in such a short time like how she saved a Zebra and how she was in a love triangle, This has lead a lot of people into feeling manipulated by the plot because the game feeds you so many reasons to like abby in such a short time.

    But after coming around to Abby just as a character and not her place in the plot I've come to love the idea that Abby doesn't always know the right thing to do but the people around her do, she's constantly redeemed by the people around her and talk her out of making bad decisions which is really interesting.

    If Abby had been given more time or had somehow been intercut with Ellie. If it were up to me I would have made Abby's campaign optional after completing Ellies because honestly you don't need to know Abby's story before the theater while your invested in Ellie, Ellie only has to feel a little bit of pity by the end of the game for the ending to make sense which Abby's campaign doesn't need to be present for.

    That's just my thoughts on some of the more controversial story elements. But I haven't talked about gameplay.

    I think for single player action adventure tlou2 has no match, I won't go in depth but it is perfect and my grounded playthrough was a once in a lifetime experience

    Puzzles are much more interesting than the first game, a quarter as many ladder puzzles and no water pallet puzzles was great.

    The only chapter where the game started to drag was Jackson and Ellie day 1.

    Music was great but unlike the first there are no tracks i'd listen to outside of setting ambiance.

    Upgrade trees were much tighter than the first.

    Best dynamic animation work in a game since red dead 2.

    Collectibles were fun but I always think there are way to many and that letters shouldn't count.

    Graphically amazing but wish the film grain would go away, also made my ps4 fan go off like crazy.

    The faction and character dialogue writing always stays at the top rung.

    I think I touched everything I wanted to talk about.

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  19. Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Definitely doesn’t deserve all the hate it’s getting online. Graphics are some of the the beat I’ve ever seen. Top notch gameplay, music, and sound design. The only problem with the story is the pacing kinda sucks and things happen a little too conveniently. I actually really like Abby as a character. Definitely not as good as the first one but I didn’t really expect that anyway. OverallDefinitely doesn’t deserve all the hate it’s getting online. Graphics are some of the the beat I’ve ever seen. Top notch gameplay, music, and sound design. The only problem with the story is the pacing kinda sucks and things happen a little too conveniently. I actually really like Abby as a character. Definitely not as good as the first one but I didn’t really expect that anyway. Overall phenomenal game. Expand
  20. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Моя любимая игра, вместе с первой частью. Потрясающий геймплей и соундтрек
  21. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This thing blew me away. A complex dive into what it's like to grieve a loved one, to lose everything. And the brave decision to swap over half way to another character.. people will hate it and people will love it. This game seriously deserves better than the bad reviews it's getting... Play it for yourself and do your own opinion. But for me this is one of the easiest 10/10 I've given. This and God of war are the definitive PS4 games in my opinion. Expand
  22. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    The game is great!
    Very emotional, cool characters, great graphics. I have played 30+ hours and do not regret the purchase
  23. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Obra de arte não tem outra colocação, jogo perfeito com uma história q e diferente de tudo q ja vimos até hj nós games um verdadeiro filme parabéns a produtora.
  24. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Semplicemente meraviglioso, il gioco più emozionante di sempre! Naughty Dog ha fatto un lavoro eccelso.
  25. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    some may say that the story is poor but i see those people as being close minded, it was advised by Troy Baker himself to play the game with an open mind which i did, and i loved the story, the Graphics were absolutely Beautiful, The Game play added a few new things like Dodging and Proning allowing for more stealth options, and the Story actually made me Regret some of the choices isome may say that the story is poor but i see those people as being close minded, it was advised by Troy Baker himself to play the game with an open mind which i did, and i loved the story, the Graphics were absolutely Beautiful, The Game play added a few new things like Dodging and Proning allowing for more stealth options, and the Story actually made me Regret some of the choices i didn't have any control over, and honestly as much as the ending annoyed me, i get what Naughty dog was trying to achieve with this game, Revenge isn't worth what you might lose, i was in tears at multiple points in the game, and i'm actually happy that Naughty Dog did this, yes i have my personal Gripes with this game, however i still loved it all the same, if anyone sees this, i would say play with game with an open mind, and dont be so harsh on the Developers for taking a chance on a Beloved Franchise, yes there are a lot of things i would have pushed to do differently if i worked on the game but i didn't work on the game, however i can still appreciate what i would call a masterpiece of a game, this game has more than earned being the first game i've actually put a review on Expand
  26. Jul 13, 2020
    9
    No es mejor que el uno pero tampoco es una basura disfruten mucho el juego y luego con la mente fría critiquen el juego
  27. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us II is not gonna give you what you want. This is the entire point of the game. It is supposed to make you suffer and feel uncomfortable unlike anything else can.

    Everyone wanted Joel and Ellie adventures continuing their beautifully established father-daughter-esque relationship in part I. Well no, you´re not gonna get what you want. Endure it and survive!

    Instead the games takes a very bold approach, one that I personally approve of. And there it is - personal preference. Everybody is gonna have their own opinions and thoughts about this game. So please get the full experience, play it for yourself and then decide how much you like it. For me it´s a 10. I am amazed by TLOU II and what impact it has on me long after I finished my first playthrough. I had a remarkable *unique* 30 hour experience with many mixed states of emotions. You might disagree with that, you might have hated the way the story continued and overall see it only as a 4. And that is totally fine! But don´t let anybody (including me) or any leaked scenes or reviews influence you how to feel about a game (and basically anything in life). And please don´t hate on or even personally attack people who completely stan or bash the hell out of a game, that´s disgusting and there´s just no room for that. Respect other peoples honest opinion.

    The Last Of Us II is able to portray such diverse emotions and aspects. Fear, sadness, fun, tragedy, violence, anger, redemption, forgiveness, panic (increases with difficulty level), love, friendship, nature and beautiful scenery, I could go on... The visuals and character performances are absolutely stunning and create a real life atmosphere feeling. The soundtrack is very well used in the right spots to strengthen these effects.

    I´m not gonna dive very deep into the story itself, I just wanna mention a few things about Abby. I hated having to play with her in the beginning. After everything I´ve been through with Ellie, it was just a smack in the face with a brick. TLOU II is very good with these kind of moments. I let Abby die intentionally a couple times. The game makes you suffer again and does exactly what you don´t want: trying very hard to make you like Abby. As the story continued, I started to get a new perspective on her. When it came down to the dramatic fight backstage in the theatre I didn´t root for her as my emotional connection with Ellie is much stronger. But I gotta admit, Abby has been through some rough stuff. Up high in the skyscrapers and down low in ground zero on day 2 captures this best. Some people might´ve wanted to free Abby from her sins at the pillars in Seraphite fashion. But in the end I was okay with letting her go. Maybe breaking that cycle of revenge is exactly what Ellie needed to do to get her redemption and get the chance at a "normal" life.

    No other video game or movie for that matter left me more emotionally drained when the credits rolled. I stared at the screen in disbelief of what had just happened until a beautiful version of wayfaring stranger started playing making me tear up. After my first playthrough I felt empty, sad and confused. Ellie seemed to have lost everything. I hated it. Seeing her end up with her biggest fear: ending up alone with everyone she cares about either gone or dead. That´s just tragic and hurts my soul. This was just another huge bottle shattered in my face bringing me down.

    It took me a while to process everything and it still does. I was so shocked I didn´t notice small details like: Ellie wearing Dina´s bracelet after not having it on her when leaving the farmhouse. Ellie carrying no weapons and acting unsurprised and unbothered by the empty house. This hints at the possibility of her and Dina settling down in Jackson which I´d be happy to see.

    I believe she went back for the only object you can interact with in the last scene: the guitar. I´m not sure if she planned to take it with her. But after attempting to play with her missing fingers and then putting to rest what was her only connection left to Joel, for me it symbolized that she has finally come to peace with Joel and she can fully forgive him moving forward.

    I don´t know if there´s gonna be another emotional roller coaster part III but I´d be happy to get any new TLOU content, next time hopefully without leaks.
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  28. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    best game I've played in my life. incredible, surprising, exciting.
  29. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This is without a doubt a game that will be talked about for a long time. Truly groundbreaking in terms of storytelling. Big applause to Naughty Dog for having the courage to tell such a risky story like this, having the artistic integrity to see it through to the end, and for being superstars at their jobs to pull it off so beautifully. If you can handle the subject matter it's definitelyThis is without a doubt a game that will be talked about for a long time. Truly groundbreaking in terms of storytelling. Big applause to Naughty Dog for having the courage to tell such a risky story like this, having the artistic integrity to see it through to the end, and for being superstars at their jobs to pull it off so beautifully. If you can handle the subject matter it's definitely a 10/10 must play. Expand
  30. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although Joel does and you don’t get to kill Abby, overall, the game was a blast to play and left me satisfied and ready for Part III. Very great game! Expand
  31. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I've been playing video games for well over 20 years, and never before has a video game touched me this deeply on so many levels. This video game let's you experience it all: dread, grief, hatred, anger, confusion but also love, affection empathy, hope. It is perfect and in my opinion truly a masterpiece. It is more than just a game but rather a piece of art. It has lifted the art of videoI've been playing video games for well over 20 years, and never before has a video game touched me this deeply on so many levels. This video game let's you experience it all: dread, grief, hatred, anger, confusion but also love, affection empathy, hope. It is perfect and in my opinion truly a masterpiece. It is more than just a game but rather a piece of art. It has lifted the art of video game storytelling to a completely new level that I believe will inform the industry for years to come.

    Let me go through the relevant aspects one by one.

    Story: Simply stunning. Obviously the story is what drives this game. Never before have there been so many plot twists and moments where I was like...."WTH IS HAPPENING."...and completely surprised and moved. I was among the lucky ones to not have experienced any spoilers before release, so I was completely blown away be the story. But even if you did experience some spoilers, I still believe that the game is worth your time. You need to experience it yourself in order to fully understand the power of the story and the chraracters' progressions and development. Never has a game succeeded this perfectly at making you identify and empathize with the main characters and relive their feelings this intensely. The fact that I, as a 30 year old who has consumed quite a large amount of media and literary content, have been dreaming of this game every night for almost two weeks, is testament to how well the game manages to draw you into its world. This never happened to me before.

    Addressing the critics: The large amount of negative reviews is clearly due to review bombing. Unfortunately, our gaming culture has a problem with a large and very vocal minority of bigoted, mostly male player who are not open enough to identify with women or LGBT+ characters. They simply can't get over the fact that after 40 years the gaming industry is finally ready to tell stories of people other than white, western men. Hence, these reviews are to a large extent driven by misogyny and homo- and transphobia.

    I assure you that if you keep an open mind and truly care about the characters, which you will, if you enjoyed part 1 and aren't a total sociopath, the story will deeply affect you - irrespective of your gender or background. As in most pieces of art and in real life, things happen in the story that you wish were different. But art is not about pleasing the audience. It is about triggering deep reflection on what it means to be human. And this game achieves just that.

    Graphics: Absolutely stunning! You can see that the developers pushed the PS4 hardware to the absolute limit. The lighting, the vegetation, and especially the character models and facial expressions are next level. Exploring rainy and misty Seattle and roaming through lush, green overgrowth truly immerses you in this world. The same goes for dark tunnels or minutely recreated neighbourhoods and downtown areas. On more than one occasion have I just stood around to take the bittersweet beauty of the world in.

    Gameplay: Everything that we loved from part 1, but better! More challenging and intense fighting (especially melee fights). Way better opponent and companion AI. Better weapons and more noticeable weapon upgrades. A more motivating and satisfying skill progression arc. Simply exploring long abandoned buildings is a lot of fun. Also because of the notes and collectibles that are scattered throughout the game and give additional context to the story and different factions (significantly more so than in the last game). This is reinforced by the amazingly detailed conversations the characters have while exploring the levels.

    Sound: The sound effects and soundtrack is truly amazing. The composer, Gustavo Santaolalla, is a genius. The soundtrack is an important element for reinforcing the feeling and experience that the game invokes. I'd definitely recommend playing with good headphones.

    Overall: The game is the best game I've ever experienced. I've intentionally said experienced, because at some point in the story it is not even about having fun anymore. It is about touching our humanity and challenging our identity as a person. Never has a game required this much of me to the point were I had to take breaks, because it was emotionally exhausting. As I said, a true masterpiece that I can recommend. Thank you to Naughty Dog for creating this wonderful piece of art. I hope there'll be a part 3!!
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  32. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Un juegazo, de principio a fin, lastima que haya habido tantos imbeciles tirandole mierda injustamente, en fin.
  33. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super jeu, l'un des meilleurs auquels j'ai joué sur ps4. Au niveau narratif, il est sûrement en dessous du premier mais le changement de perso inattendu arrivé à mi-chemin permet de réfléchir encore plus profondément aux décisions de Joël. Super gameplay et super beau. Expand
  34. Jul 13, 2020
    8
    Pleasantly surprised. Loved the new combat styles. Played the first one to death so found this one pretty easy on the regular mode. Will try on the hardest setting next. Beautiful looking game. Storyline was slow in parts but overall I really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend it.
  35. Jul 13, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego, hablando en términos de jugabilidad, excelentes gráficos, una jugabilidad muy intuitiva y una historia que... De haberse contado de una forma distinta, podría haber sido perfecta, narrativamente el trabajo de hacer sentir al jugador esa sensación de vacío e incredulidad al ver morir a un personaje importante no podría haber estado mejor lograda, sin embargo les salió el tiro por la culata, pues esto no hizo más que hacer sentir el final aun más decepcionante, una especie de cliché predecible qué confirmó nuestros temores sobre si se haría justicia al final o no. Expand
  36. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** Joel he killed Abbies father and friends, **** Ellie she killed Alice the dog, and **** anyone that thinks this game isn’t a masterpiece Expand
  37. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    I really liked the game, a very deep and interesting plot, graphics, animation, mechanics, everything is at the highest level.

    Thank you, Naughty Dog
  38. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my entire life. It's even better than the first game that it was already perfect.
  39. Jul 14, 2020
    8
    Я могу понять разочарование людей в некоторых сюжетных решениях, но игра явно не заслуживает таких низких оценок. И да, очень много людей даже не играли в неё, так как предъявления в духе "беременная и паркур" являются попыткой обосновать своё очевидно предвзятое мнение, так как на таких мелочах ни один нормальный человек который проходил 30 часовую игру никогда бы не стал зацикливаться.Я могу понять разочарование людей в некоторых сюжетных решениях, но игра явно не заслуживает таких низких оценок. И да, очень много людей даже не играли в неё, так как предъявления в духе "беременная и паркур" являются попыткой обосновать своё очевидно предвзятое мнение, так как на таких мелочах ни один нормальный человек который проходил 30 часовую игру никогда бы не стал зацикливаться. По сравнению с первой частью игра имеет более сложный сюжет со множеством поднимаемых тем (помимо мести), не всегда поданных удачно, но сам факт наличия которых в видеоигре (!), вызывает чувство уважения к режиссерам. Expand
  40. Jul 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It‘s a fantastic Game with a brilliant story and a heay ending. This game show you what will happen when you run into a vedetta. With both characters Abby and Elly. Expand
  41. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Don't let the leaks or just watching the game fool you. This game is made to be experienced---played first hand. It was such an emotional roller coaster ride. I particularly loved going through the game as Ellie. ND provided a gaming experience that is so immersive I could feel what the characters were feeling. The cutscene to gameplay transition is so good it was hard to tell when aDon't let the leaks or just watching the game fool you. This game is made to be experienced---played first hand. It was such an emotional roller coaster ride. I particularly loved going through the game as Ellie. ND provided a gaming experience that is so immersive I could feel what the characters were feeling. The cutscene to gameplay transition is so good it was hard to tell when a cutscene has ended. I also liked the new characters. It is a sad story, don't get me wrong, but sad stories does not mean they are not good. This is an excellent game and I am on my way to getting my platinum on my second playthrough. It will be hard to top this game. Expand
  42. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Excellent game, narrative, visual, desing, setting, animation, gameplay, great history and great game congratulation ND
  43. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    The Game of the year, the game of current gen.
    No words to describe this wonderful project
  44. Jul 14, 2020
    9
    It's sad that these days every decision made by artists are ripped apart and people are outraged by a woman who doesn't look like a model. The game is good. Really good. It's an emotional experience backed up by a gorgeous art style and amazing sound design. Yes the gameplay can be a bit repetitive but if you enjoy the style it's not too bad to where you don't want to play it. The game isIt's sad that these days every decision made by artists are ripped apart and people are outraged by a woman who doesn't look like a model. The game is good. Really good. It's an emotional experience backed up by a gorgeous art style and amazing sound design. Yes the gameplay can be a bit repetitive but if you enjoy the style it's not too bad to where you don't want to play it. The game is detailed, fun and yes has a deep, shocking storyline. If you go into the game unbiased you will most likely have a good time with a surprising amount of content. It's a good game that suffered from people having too many years between the games to write their own sequel in their minds and they can't accept the direction the story tellers decided to take. Expand
  45. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Sr. Juegazo. Gráficos espectaculares, animaciones tanto faciales como ingame bestiales, con una historia compleja y arriesgada que saca a naughty dog de su zona de confort.
  46. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Great detail, the best graphics and animations on the PS4. The storyline makes empathy with the characters.
  47. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game. Great real life story and the gameplay improves upon the first in every way.
  48. Jul 15, 2020
    9
    The only thing I didn’t like was that the Abby part was too long, other than that the whole experience was amazing
  49. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    плохие оценки ставят аутисты, которые игру не прошли, игра-пушка 10ка
  50. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Um jogo excelente, que faz juz à saga The Last of Us, gráficos, ambientação, trilha sonora e efeitos perfeitos. Personagens bem trabalhados, sistema de combate e melhorias aprimorados. bastante extras e colecionáveis, o que nos trás uma grande vontade de explorar ainda mais.
  51. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Creo que es un guión bueno, debido a que te hace sentir diversos sentimientos y sensaciones , ya sea a través de flashbacks, muerte y diversas escenas de diferentes tipos. Creo que no todos entienden el sentido del juego o mejor dicho lo que quiere expresar, todos los argumentos que dan en contra del juego, son más que debatible pienso que no es mejor que el primero, pero creo que hay queCreo que es un guión bueno, debido a que te hace sentir diversos sentimientos y sensaciones , ya sea a través de flashbacks, muerte y diversas escenas de diferentes tipos. Creo que no todos entienden el sentido del juego o mejor dicho lo que quiere expresar, todos los argumentos que dan en contra del juego, son más que debatible pienso que no es mejor que el primero, pero creo que hay que entender el valor emocional y los problemas que tiene Ellie en su cabeza para entender el final del juego. Gran juego por parte de naughtydog Expand
  52. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    The plot is something extraordinary. Naughty Dog managed to bring the gameplay to another level.
  53. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game… It managed to broke me and at the same time give reasons to live. I literally cried in the end because I really love Ellie and Joel and it hurts to see what happened to them. Their relationship meant so much to me and now they are just gone… I understand why Joel did what he did in part 1. Ellie was all he had, so he couldn't lost her like he lost Sarah. So he saved her. Killed for that. But you know what? I don't care. Because... I would do exactly the same thing. A little girl was alive. Even if it was just for a few years, she was happy. So for me, it was all worth it.
    I wanted Abby to be dead. But then Ellie would lost herself and I don’t want that for her. Joel wouldn’t want that for her. He always protected her from this cruel world and wanted her to stay that happy sarcastic kid. She gave him a light that he thought was gone forever. She gave that light to me, I learnt to enjoy small things, just to be happy with what I have. Cause one day it may just not be here anymore.
    TLoU showed me how brutal people can be. And how they can change. Once, at the end of the fight, there was one women left unarmed. She begged for mercy. But i killed her. I knew that if I let her live, she would shoot me in the back. Just one death of hundreds, but it really got me. It felt real. Like I really killed someone. At that moment I realised that people in that world don’t always want to be cruel. It’s like “kill or be killed”, you just don’t really have a choice. I will never forgive Abby, but I understand why she did what she did. So as I understand Ellie. She couldn’t let it go. She knew that everything is gone too far, but just couldn’t stop. And I’m happy that, eventually, she could.
    This is amazing game. I’ve never experienced anything like that. After part 2 I replayed the first game and all those moments with Joel, every their dialogue, it felt so nice seeing them together again, but also sad, cause I know how it’s gonna end…These games taught me to appreciate life and see the light even if I feel lost and empty in this **** dark around. So thanks, Naughty Dog, for giving me that.
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  54. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    this game is amazing the game play the characters the grapics they were all amazing except the story it wasnt that good but its still fun to play in my opinon :)
  55. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I know quite a few are hating on the story telling, but I think it was great! I’m playing through a second time now and can’t get enough!
  56. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Despite the off-putting storytelling, I applaud the rest of the game’s efforts in its minute details and the love and care which went into the world-building.
  57. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I'm all up for constructive critique, but some of the negative reviews up here are just borderline ridiculous. No matter if you liked the story or not, the technical aspects (graphics, visuals and animations) are mind-blowing, the atmosphere is amazing (some parts of the game are outright terrifying), the environments feel as real as technology enables, the gameplay is fun and intense andI'm all up for constructive critique, but some of the negative reviews up here are just borderline ridiculous. No matter if you liked the story or not, the technical aspects (graphics, visuals and animations) are mind-blowing, the atmosphere is amazing (some parts of the game are outright terrifying), the environments feel as real as technology enables, the gameplay is fun and intense and i don't think theres much to say about Gustavo Santaolalla's fantastic soundtrack.

    One can argue about taste, but to call this well-crafted piece of entertainment garbage or rating it anywhere below 4 or 5 just boggles my mind, especially considering how modern mainstream gaming is overshadowed by big companies producing stale and repetitive games over and over again and just changing the name tag (miraculously getting better user ratings than this).

    All things aside, the story is extremely dark, violent and ruthless and i deeply admire Naughty Dog for taking a rather unconventional path. It just seems as if most people were upset about the first 5 hours and didn't even try to experience the game with an open mind, let alone try to take a somewhat objective stance on what the developers were trying to convey. People who dismiss the game as just another dull revenge story seemed to miss that it's much more than that. The story deals with guilt, regret and forgiveness, and more often than not kept me thinking about certain values in life. The game does a great job on making you feel that sweet pain, slowly burning and getting more intense up until the point the credits roll around 35 hours later (on hard difficulty - highly recommended). It really feels like a maturation process for Ellie.

    The game has an unusual tension arc and often relies on flashbacks (probably the best scenes of the game), but as the story goes on, you will really appreciate what the game is trying to make you feel, considering you want to feel it. It also does a great job on expanding the TLOU-universe and creating some interesting new perspectives. In my opinion, the characters motives are reasonable and the legacy of the first game is carried on with dignity. I love games that stick to me even after the credits roll and TLOU 2 did just that. I just needed to get that off my chest after seeing how divided the reactions were. I'm glad to call it one of my favorite games on PS4, right behind the remastered version of the first game.
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  58. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Para mi tlou2 a sido el mejor juego tanto jugabilidad , como historia , etc
  59. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is really looks like next gen game I like how facial expressions looks so perfect in this game, the graphics was good, real good, the gameplay was better than any other linear game in this generation, tbh the world of the last of us is boring, the only thing that made the first game was masterpiece is because the development character was perfect, they made us care for Ellie and Joel, that's the only thing I didn't found on the sequel. Expand
  60. Jul 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us 2 is an amazing game with beautiful graphics and amazing gameplay however the story is good although can be improved upon overall i would recommend Expand
  61. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After being a huge fan of the first game I was eager to play the second to say the least, Ellie and Joel are two of my favourite characters from any game and I know tlou2 has had a lot of criticism but for me personally I loved the game from start to finish, the gameplay is perfection and effortless, each chapter of the story offers you something slightly different and your surroundings are magnificently done with even fine details not being missed. Yes some of the story frustrated me to a point that I rushed through some of it just to get back to Ellie but by the time I completed it I fully understood why they made me play through as Abby and the final fight had me rooting for both characters ( im still team Ellie) and not to mention the infected are still as intense and combat with the different groups is very fun, each group giving you a different challenge. So yes the first game was amazing! But this second one is definitely better even though we lost our beloved Joel ( which broke my heart ) there's as much heart to it as the first one with more skill and drive to get you were you need to be, big thumbs up from me! Expand
  62. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Great game, truly underrated. I can not understand all the hate for this game and a lot of terrible reasoning, why the game is bad. It’s not perfect but no game is perfect. It tells the story well and the gameplay is great too for the type of game it is. I understand people giving this game a 5/10 but seriously a 0/10? I feel aside the story some may feel was wrongly told and paced.Great game, truly underrated. I can not understand all the hate for this game and a lot of terrible reasoning, why the game is bad. It’s not perfect but no game is perfect. It tells the story well and the gameplay is great too for the type of game it is. I understand people giving this game a 5/10 but seriously a 0/10? I feel aside the story some may feel was wrongly told and paced. Whatever it is an amazing game immersive and would highly recommend. Expand
  63. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I understand why this game is divisive. It is very different from the first game in terms of cast, the journey and the way the whole narrative takes shape.

    However for me this game is an extraordinary follow up to the original. It takes the fundamental question that the original left you wrestling with - the morality of Joel’s decision and actions to save Ellie at the cost of so many
    I understand why this game is divisive. It is very different from the first game in terms of cast, the journey and the way the whole narrative takes shape.

    However for me this game is an extraordinary follow up to the original. It takes the fundamental question that the original left you wrestling with - the morality of Joel’s decision and actions to save Ellie at the cost of so many others - and let’s the player unpack it alongside Ellie across a tumultuous revenge tale. It’s thematically consistent with the original but looks at the same themes through the lens of new characters that will shock when they’re introduced by warm your heart - if your open to them - by the end. It is in effect anti-fan service, and given that I do understand why so many who love the first game might have trouble stomaching this one. Games are subjective, and this game takes some very deliberate risks that are certain to put off some people.

    Apart from the narrative, this game has gifted us with one of the most amazing survival horror/stealth action gameplay sandboxes of all time. I was not a particular fan of the gameplay in the first game, but this game truly took all of the potential of the first one and maximized it in ways that kept me glued to the screen my entire play through.

    This game uses its gameplay to service the story and themes in ways I’ve not sure I’ve seen before on this scale. It will always be divisive, but it will always go down for me is a masterpiece.
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  64. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Game tecnicamente absurdo, gráficos e jogabilidade, mutos bons.
    Um roteiro que coloca o jogador em diferentes pontos de vista, achei genial.
    Queria muito ver uma DLC mostrando o lado e a jornada do Tommy, mas acho que não acontecerá.
    Enfim, mais um masterpiece na Naughty Dog, NOTA 10.
  65. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This Is such a good secuel and excelent game, people are just soooo stupid.
  66. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Make no mistake, this game got review bombed to hell. Even if I despised the story, the gameplay is so phenomenal it would probably rank at an 8 at least. Encounters are filled with dozens of enemies spanning across entire streets of buildings, lining rooftops, searching rooms. Avoiding detection isn’t impossible but certainly difficult, and once you’re spotted the game turns into aMake no mistake, this game got review bombed to hell. Even if I despised the story, the gameplay is so phenomenal it would probably rank at an 8 at least. Encounters are filled with dozens of enemies spanning across entire streets of buildings, lining rooftops, searching rooms. Avoiding detection isn’t impossible but certainly difficult, and once you’re spotted the game turns into a desperate game of wits and survival, where you’re forced to make the saving shot, saving dodge, saving throw with an inch of health or one bullet left.... over and over and over again. This is one of the only games I’ve played where my character’s exhaustion mirrored my own. The fights are long, difficult, stressful, and mentally taxing. It’s the best depiction I’ve ever seen of one person fighting insurmountable odds in a video game, ever. The story is beyond incredible as well, provided you have the emotional maturity for it. Characters you love and connect to will die in brutal, unfair ways completely out of your control. Characters will make decisions you wish they wouldn’t, and consequences for previous actions, whether they were justified or not, inevitably make their ways to the characters with zero remorse. It’s a hard thing to watch, but the story is one that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Overall, the complaints I have are minute compared to the praises. There are certain plot points that feel rushed, or things that could have been explained more fully. But they won’t hinder the absolute **** 20+ hour experience that is The Last of Us 2. There is nothing like this game and I doubt there ever will be again. Don’t let the haters ruin this for you, try it out yourself! Expand
  67. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Brilliant absolutely loved it. The people who say that the story and the ending is **** then they dont fckin understand whats it about. And it makes me so angry that some people downvote the game because there are lesbians in it. Disgusting. I feel really sorry for Naughty Dog rn.
  68. Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Never has a Videogame captured my emotions the way TLOU2 did. It wasn't alway easy to live with decisions the storytelling did. But that even emphasizes how deep my emotions were involved. And this is just because the writing. I can't understand how people hate the game for being emotionally involving. It's like hating a cake because it's very tasty. Gameplay was good. The pacing was a bitNever has a Videogame captured my emotions the way TLOU2 did. It wasn't alway easy to live with decisions the storytelling did. But that even emphasizes how deep my emotions were involved. And this is just because the writing. I can't understand how people hate the game for being emotionally involving. It's like hating a cake because it's very tasty. Gameplay was good. The pacing was a bit to slow sometimes but all in all I almost never played a game that good! Expand
  69. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't really know what to say that hasn't already been said about this game. Personally it was the most emotionally driven game I've ever played. It took a few days to sink in. I've never cried after playing a game but I did with this game. There are moments of deep sorrow, rage, and beauty. And it left me changed for the better. Expand
  70. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I loved every second of it. This game made me feel a plethora of emotions which I still think about and analyze. This is what I need from modern gaming. I feel bad for people who genuinely did not enjoy the game, but I am sure many simply decided they would not like it no matter what and thus ruined the entire experience and meaning of the game for themselves (which is a huge shame). 10/10I loved every second of it. This game made me feel a plethora of emotions which I still think about and analyze. This is what I need from modern gaming. I feel bad for people who genuinely did not enjoy the game, but I am sure many simply decided they would not like it no matter what and thus ruined the entire experience and meaning of the game for themselves (which is a huge shame). 10/10 for me, an absolute masterpiece in every way. I need more of this! Expand
  71. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10
    Nie rozumiem czemu tyle hejtu wylało się na tą grę. Gra w dobitny sposób pokazuje jaki świat postapo jest brutalny i że każdy może zginąć że wystarczy tylko się wychylić za osłony i można dostać kulkę (Manny). Wiem że Śmierć Joela wielu osobą się nie podobała bo np. Chcieli aby zginął w inny sposób np. Kogoś osłonił swoim ciałem ale nie jest tak i moim zdaniem dobrze jego Śmierć miała zrobić to że będziemy nienawidzić Abby i jej znajomych a gdy nią zaczniemy grać wszystko zrozumiemy czemu to zrobiła i że wcale nie jest taka zła . Mną wstrząsło to że w czasie kiedy Ellie zabija jej przyjaciół to Abby ratuje Yarę i Leva. Gdy Ellie może zabić Abby to ją zostawia tak jak Abby zostawiła ją i Dinę.Abby zaczęła opiekować się Levem jak Joel ellie . Co do samego zakończenia to myślę że Ellie najpierw wróciła do Jackson do Diny bo gdy jest na farmie to nie ma zesobą broni i ma inne ubranie. Myślę że poszła tam wybaczyć wkońcu Joelowi
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  72. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Новый веток развития видеоигр. Люди, спамящие отрицательные отзовы, либо не играли в неё, либо им просто заняться нечем.
  73. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is excellent. Game of the year 100%. And **** haters that can’t survive Joel dead. Expand
  74. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    It was superb how they conducted the story. They ran away from the expected and did an incredible job putting you deeply on the skin of both characters side, making you understand their decisions. It's a perfect mix of feelings that you have during the journey.
  75. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This game is just incredible, no game made me feel as many things as this game, please play enjoying what is in front of you.
  76. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    The last of us parte 2 es una clara evidencia del significado de la palabra videojuego. Ya que tú vives el momento, no había reido de una manera tonta en un videojuego por algún dialogo. También te hunde en su mundo, y te encuentras con momentos tensos que los vives de forma casi real. Es realista en todo su esplendor ya que te demuestra la cruda realidad (y difícil de aceptar), como lo esThe last of us parte 2 es una clara evidencia del significado de la palabra videojuego. Ya que tú vives el momento, no había reido de una manera tonta en un videojuego por algún dialogo. También te hunde en su mundo, y te encuentras con momentos tensos que los vives de forma casi real. Es realista en todo su esplendor ya que te demuestra la cruda realidad (y difícil de aceptar), como lo es ver morir personas queridas y no poder oir sus últimas palabras. Nadie puede salir ileso de tantas cosas. Creo que es por eso que la gente no lo supo apreciar. Es de reflexionar, ya que así es la realidad Expand
  77. Nov 14, 2021
    0
    You all know whyYou all know why

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  78. Dec 11, 2020
    0
    this game is dog **** **** metacritc for not allowing negative reviews if this gets taken down you have proven my point even more **** naughty dog and **** ****
  79. Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece! The gameplay was fantastic, the best survival horror I have ever played! The different human factions and the different type of infected all gave an incredibly unique experience to combat and was always intense and fun! The story was intense and delved into the concept of consequences better than any game or story I have ever experienced andThis game is nothing short of a masterpiece! The gameplay was fantastic, the best survival horror I have ever played! The different human factions and the different type of infected all gave an incredibly unique experience to combat and was always intense and fun! The story was intense and delved into the concept of consequences better than any game or story I have ever experienced and made me question my morality in more ways than I ever anticipated. Perspective is a powerful theme in this game and for me, they nailed the ending! I wouldn't change a thing about this game! It's simply perfect! Exceeded all my expectations! Expand
  80. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! Making me experience both sides of the story was brilliant! Go Abby! Just loved it! Expand
  81. Apr 10, 2021
    0
    What a disappointment. I was very hyped for the game, being so popular title, but I regret every cent I have spent on this.
  82. Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Let me just say first before my review that way too many people are giving this a bad review based on sentimental and pre-determined views from before the game even came out due to the small portion of the game in which people find out Joel dies. So i think this game is getting much hate for no reason other than childish petulance of the people who feel the game should have been how theyLet me just say first before my review that way too many people are giving this a bad review based on sentimental and pre-determined views from before the game even came out due to the small portion of the game in which people find out Joel dies. So i think this game is getting much hate for no reason other than childish petulance of the people who feel the game should have been how they wanted it and not the way the story went.

    Now to the game, the game itself is is very good, the story is fluent and pulls on the heart strings a few times, it gives you the sense of how both Abby and Ellie feel during a revenge battle and after thoughts and I feel it moves well enough into the new story, although a few more missions at the start about Joel and Ellie after we left them would have been better. The game graphics are very good and the visualisation of the game is great as it gives the sense of apocalyptic scenery. The game play itself was immersive depending on how you choose to play, whether stealth or shooting, but harder levels will deffinately require you too play more stealth, in some respects it could have changed up the style of play sometimes but overall was good enough to give goosebumps when surrounded by enemies in dark places.

    The game wasn't perfect and it could have done a few things better but over all the game play was smooth, scenery great and story was perfectly fine for me and what I expected of the game regardless of the spoilers. It certainly doesn't deserve such a low user score and too many peopl are influecned by others. 8 out of 10 i think is the best score for this game and it doesn't deserve the hate it hs gotten. I have completed the game got most of the trophies and i'll be going back for another Game + on a harder difficulty to finish off the rest of the trophies and find every angle of this game.
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  83. Jul 17, 2020
    9
    I know why its getting so much hate but trust me play through the end... Its a great game... An emotional roller coaster
  84. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the beginning you could see that this game was going to be a visual and gameplay masterpiece. Every setting you find yourself in is so detailed, and somehow Naughty Dog has made the end of the world look even more beautiful.

    Gone are the clunky mechanics and occasional glitches of Part 1, and the new upgrade and skill trees are much more fun to play with. Combat is exciting and gory; where you land your shot depends on how the enemy will suffer and it made fighting seem like real combat.

    Whilst the story was the opposite of what I expected I loved it. After the intro it became clear what was going to happen and what this game aimed to deal with, and the parallels in the second half of the game worked really well. It was great to see a story that dealt with consequence, grief and loss.
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  85. Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Interesting, dark and realistic story, I love how the developers took several risks to create a story that we’ll never forget. It was difficult to accept Abby but at the end you realize that her intentions were as valid as Ellie’s an Joel’s... the world ain’t just black and white.
  86. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo da minha vida! com uma história que me agradou MUITO (basicamente, se você gosta de uma "história básica" esse jogo não via ser muito bom! mas se você gosta de uma história "grande" não sei outra forma de descrever ela, mas existe vários mistério, um final em aberto, segredos como os WTF, serafitas, o Rei dos ratos e até o local misterioso no final.)
    o que não me agradou
    O melhor jogo da minha vida! com uma história que me agradou MUITO (basicamente, se você gosta de uma "história básica" esse jogo não via ser muito bom! mas se você gosta de uma história "grande" não sei outra forma de descrever ela, mas existe vários mistério, um final em aberto, segredos como os WTF, serafitas, o Rei dos ratos e até o local misterioso no final.)
    o que não me agradou foi a forma que executaram na primeira grande cena do jogo, que da o inicio do jogo ( basicamente o roteiro queria fazer aquilo e ponto... " isso não é legal " )
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  87. Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Kept myself sheltered from all spoilers, didn't realize the extent of the fuss until after I played it. It can be truly heartbreaking but beautiful. I felt the story continued naturally from where the first game ended. Only issue I had was some parts drag a bit to long. I highly recommend this game
  88. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Very good game, worth every penny.
    Very good game, worth every penny.
    Very good game, worth every penny.
  89. Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing game. No other game like it.
    First things first: The game looks, sounds and plays amazingly. I stopped a few times and thought to myself " I can't belive they made a game that looks this good". Environments are stunning, but the thing that stood out most immediately to me, were the INSANELY well done facial animations and body animations. Second to NONE right now.
    Absolutely amazing game. No other game like it.
    First things first: The game looks, sounds and plays amazingly. I stopped a few times and thought to myself " I can't belive they made a game that looks this good". Environments are stunning, but the thing that stood out most immediately to me, were the INSANELY well done facial animations and body animations. Second to NONE right now.
    Story and writing: Blew me away what they did for the medium. Won't spoil anything, but playing trough the, lenghty, campaign it grabbed me like a great HBO series has. GoT season 1, Chernobyl. Great writing IMO. Better than, the already good, first game by a long mile.
    Gameplay was good, maybe not amazing, but plenty good for a game where the narative is the focus.

    I can't reccommend this game enough, but please: set the mood before playing it. Headphones, no screaming friends around, no distractions. Take the time, make the commitment to get through it. Accept that the game wants to provoke feelings from the player. I hope you like it, but even if you don't I hope you at least try it.
    I have deducted 1 star, since the company allegedly has some rather problematic issues concerning overworking the staff. This needs to change in the industry.
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  90. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Very very very very very very very very very very very very very very WOOOW
  91. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I have played in my life. It´s one of the best sequels I played regardless to the decisions to create a new story, game play is awesome, I love how it makes you think in the battles, difficult is excellent, characters are awesome specially the new one, story it´s brave and the music beautiful. I have to admit that is not better than the first game, otherwise it´s oneOne of the best game I have played in my life. It´s one of the best sequels I played regardless to the decisions to create a new story, game play is awesome, I love how it makes you think in the battles, difficult is excellent, characters are awesome specially the new one, story it´s brave and the music beautiful. I have to admit that is not better than the first game, otherwise it´s one of the PS4 games. I like it and i hope people before criticising it would play before giving their opinion. And I recommend it to play. Expand
  92. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Everything I wanted and more.
    Definitely don't play before the first one but thats obvious lol
  93. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The graphics are amazing. The gameplay is fun, the story, not so much, but that's what the game is supposed to be. A raw story about a grim reality. I loved it.
  94. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I absolutely LOVED this game, I really don't understand all of the hate the story was told very well, yeah there were a few characters that died that I wouldn't have wanted to die but that's what makes good story; ups and downs. During the entire game, I have to be honest I didn't have a single problem this just seems like its more about people's favorite character dying than anythingI absolutely LOVED this game, I really don't understand all of the hate the story was told very well, yeah there were a few characters that died that I wouldn't have wanted to die but that's what makes good story; ups and downs. During the entire game, I have to be honest I didn't have a single problem this just seems like its more about people's favorite character dying than anything which, to be honest is a poor excuse to hate a game or a person. All in all a great game and definitely worth the full price. Expand
  95. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor experiência em jogos, diferente de tudo que já vi, não é um jogo para todos, mas aqueles que gostam de apreciar a obra por um todo, a história, a construção do game a jogabilidade. As expressões dos personagens são de tirarmos fôlego de tão reais, momentos extremamente emocionantes, afeta bastante o psicológico da gente, mas não necessariamente de um jeito ruim, mas faz a gente pensar na sociedade e a refletir até mesmo em nossas decisões do dia a dia, será que elas são as melhores mesmo? Exepicional
    Para quem procura uma história foda com conteúdo feita de uma forma perfeita não pode deixar de jogar, é uma obra de arte mesmo! A luz e sombra utilizada nas cenas é impressionante.
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  96. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The game did a great job showing you what revenge can do to people and how they truly can lose themselves in it. I liked the story with all its flaws and think the shared gameplay was well executed although it took me some time to get used to it. The game is really intense and thrilling and overall just fun to play. The gameplay, lighting, sound and environment in total is just amazing asThe game did a great job showing you what revenge can do to people and how they truly can lose themselves in it. I liked the story with all its flaws and think the shared gameplay was well executed although it took me some time to get used to it. The game is really intense and thrilling and overall just fun to play. The gameplay, lighting, sound and environment in total is just amazing as well as the graphics. The actors did stunning performances and i would recommend everyone who heard of all the bad reviews to drop their prejudices and just play and enjoy the game, it will be worth it. Expand
  97. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Definitely an awesome game. Such a strong story. Just because someone you like dies doesn't make it a bad game. And the graphics, they have broken limits in PS4. Definitely will leave you crying. Also if you are someone who's going to take the game personally and threaten the cast don't even play this game. Hating a game is fine but threatening the ppl who put created this masterpiece isDefinitely an awesome game. Such a strong story. Just because someone you like dies doesn't make it a bad game. And the graphics, they have broken limits in PS4. Definitely will leave you crying. Also if you are someone who's going to take the game personally and threaten the cast don't even play this game. Hating a game is fine but threatening the ppl who put created this masterpiece is unacceptable. Expand
  98. Jul 17, 2020
    8
    The Last of Us 2 ist ein düsteres Spiel, ein wunderbareres aber ein Düsteres.
  99. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Não é um jogo para todos e isso é um fato. Para jogar the Last of Us 2 e tirar a experiência que ele se propõem em te passar você tem que estar disposto a tentar entender a proposta da empresa e aquilo que ela quer contar. Eu amei muito o jogo, entrou fácil no meu top 3 de jogos que ja joguei. A história é envolvente e uma grande experiência, gráficos lindos, gameplay melhorada daNão é um jogo para todos e isso é um fato. Para jogar the Last of Us 2 e tirar a experiência que ele se propõem em te passar você tem que estar disposto a tentar entender a proposta da empresa e aquilo que ela quer contar. Eu amei muito o jogo, entrou fácil no meu top 3 de jogos que ja joguei. A história é envolvente e uma grande experiência, gráficos lindos, gameplay melhorada da anterior, level design também. Em suma tudo que já era bom no anterior foi melhorado nesse. Expand
  100. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    What was already good turned to be greater. The best game of all time. A must have for who has a Playstation 4.
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]