The Last of Us Part II

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  1. tmo9
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game is a milestone in gaming history - in terms of story, atmosphere, graphics, game mechanics and morality. The game kept what was good in pt1 and it optimized what was not-yet-perfect in pt1. The result is amazing. The Controls, weapons and KI is really overwhelming. The graphics is absolutely outstanding, never have seen anything like that on a PS4pro. And the story isThis game is a milestone in gaming history - in terms of story, atmosphere, graphics, game mechanics and morality. The game kept what was good in pt1 and it optimized what was not-yet-perfect in pt1. The result is amazing. The Controls, weapons and KI is really overwhelming. The graphics is absolutely outstanding, never have seen anything like that on a PS4pro. And the story is breathtaking and extremely disturbing, and it feels so hardcore 'real' and 'uncandied'. By slipping into the role of Ellie AND Abby the experience gets so much more valuable. And after all, i still love the sad story of Ellie and Joel. And i love the lovestory of Ellie and Dina. Breaking with (bad) standards is controversal, but it makes this game the first of a new era! Best story ever. Best game ever.… Expand
  2. mi_chix
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best game ever!!!!

    I absolutely cannot understand why the game is rated so badly. I don't understand why so many fans want a new story. I think the story is perfect as it is. Naughty Dog has continued the series as it was, always with blatant turns and difficult decisions. Why change history if only a handful of people don't like it? You should just stop taking yourself too    Best game ever!!!!

    I absolutely cannot understand why the game is rated so badly. I don't understand why so many fans want a new story. I think the story is perfect as it is. Naughty Dog has continued the series as it was, always with blatant turns and difficult decisions. Why change history if only a handful of people don't like it?

    You should just stop taking yourself too seriously. The real fans would just be happy with the story.    … Expand
  3. Fhenz
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The absolute best game I played in years, people who can't get over the story just weren't ready for what this game promises: discomfort, grief, sadness, and overall existential questions and empathy. You get to feel what living in a post-zombie apocalypse feels like never before and that is due to the genius of naughty dog's narrative structure. Get in if you are ready for a disturbingThe absolute best game I played in years, people who can't get over the story just weren't ready for what this game promises: discomfort, grief, sadness, and overall existential questions and empathy. You get to feel what living in a post-zombie apocalypse feels like never before and that is due to the genius of naughty dog's narrative structure. Get in if you are ready for a disturbing experience that will change your vision of life forever. Not for the faint-hearted.… Expand
  4. Alexandre-
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good, excellent game. Perfect graphics, good gameplay and incredible story! I Dont understand why people are hating this amazing game.

    It shows that Ellie would do exactly the same thing Joel did for her in part I. In the end, Ellie also let Abby live, and I found that exciting. I was already sad to think Abby was going to die.

    Still, what an incredible game. It made me like the person, Abby, who killed Joel, the protagonist of part I. He showed me that everyone has their reasons and their points of view.

    I also liked Abby and how she saved Lev, and started to care for him as if it were his family.

    Still, even though Ellie killed Owen, who Abby loved, she let Ellie live, which was noble of her. Thankfully, Ellie was also touched at the end and left behind the feeling of revenge.

    My only negative criticism is the ease of the game. I played at the maximum difficulty level, survival, and even then I didn't find the game difficult. Thats the only reason for i dont give maximum rating.    … Expand
  5. aaaaadri
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece and y'all forgot naughty dog's idea. TLOU2 is a game about hate, revenge, the hate cycle and people. Y'all defend that idea that Joel is a hero, but he actually isn't, even in Ellie's story he isn't a hero. He murdered a lot of people and stopped the Fireflies find a cure. Soon or later, someone could search for him to do a revenge, and this was what happened. Joel is the hero only in his story. Abby did a revenge but she lose too. Abby's Father, Yara, Owen, Mel, Manny were murdered, she lost WLF, she and Lev were kidnapped, they starved and were left to die. Ellie lost two fingers, Jesse died, she got PSTD, left Dina and JJ because she's so tortured with Joel's death that she "NEEDS" search for revenge, she couldn't forget herself for be beaten by Abby. Ellie broke this cycle of hate and finished her revenge when she realizes that she lost everything she loved, realizes this is self-destructing and she needs to forgive, then the game ends showing that she's trying now. Every revenge has your costs, every story has your side, but in the end they all become stuck in revenge and then the cycle hate begins. Everyone killing, stealing, doing whatever they want for revenge. Naughty Dog showed that to us, they showed up the consequences, the story sides and why revenge is useless and we shouldn't do this, because we lose everything that we love at the end. They teached us how we should let it go and forgive people. And it's obvious that a story about hate doesn't have a happy ending, as I said, TLOU was about love and TLOU2 hate.

    Also, people are hating TLOU2 because of LGBTQ+ characters. Ellie always was a lesbian, her relationship with Dina it's so well constructed. Lev being trans kid it's so adorable (I want so BAD protect this kid). LGBTQ+ persons (or characters) DO exist and you have to accept that. We don't live at the 80s anymore, we're free to love and be who we are (except if who you are include hating others just for being who they are, confuse? I know lmao).

    Thanks Naughty Dog for the amazing game.    … Expand
  6. LyricMatius
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    I needed some time after I finished the game to process what happend and get better understanding what happend and to realize that game is good not for 10/10 but for 8/10 could be more. The story of the game is heavy and hard to chew but experiencing and playing had something that was keeping me with that game to the END. After 2 hour of game i was shooked what happend. Naughty dog doneI needed some time after I finished the game to process what happend and get better understanding what happend and to realize that game is good not for 10/10 but for 8/10 could be more. The story of the game is heavy and hard to chew but experiencing and playing had something that was keeping me with that game to the END. After 2 hour of game i was shooked what happend. Naughty dog done something that left me heart broken for some time even the ending of the game left me that way. Now more technical site of game graphic and visuals are pretty, face animation best i ever seen on this generation. Ahh the details and ester eggs :). DAMN that game was good and Left me with gaming hangover… Expand
  7. AndrewMPM
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a master piece despite what review bombers say, they story is understandably conflicting and probably make you angry at certain points of the game. But what people fail to see is that exactly what it's meant to do, make you feel angry, upset etc. What I took away from this game is one there is always two side to a story, and probably more importantly actions have consequences and the first two hours of the game show you the action you took in the last game could and probably will catch up to you and the theme stays present through out the game all the way into the final act. The gameplay is second to non and is for me the best game I have played in along time regardless if the story, but then again what to you expect from a naughty dog game… Expand
  8. Mantis312
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even tho' the Abby part can be kinda boring it's still an amazing game. You should try it.… Expand
  9. Eduruano
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best experiences in videogames since the first tlou came out. With a complicated and immersive story that will make you takea moment and think about what would you do if you were in Ellis's shoes.
  10. Se-NP-ai
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Десяточка, потому что те дЭбылы ставят нули игре типа повiстка и больше ничего там нет, хотя некоторые даже не играли. Специально зарегался что-бы восстановить справедливость, всем добра берегите маиу
  11. Marcos98181
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegaso, tiene que ser goty uno de los mejores juego de ps4 tiene buena historia, gráficos, gameplay es una maravilla.… Expand
  12. vavasjc
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I played in my life. It's raw, gruesome, and hell it's sad. It's cruel to the point that reviewers are giving hate to the game because they didn't expect things to go so wrong in our journey through the story. But it's valid and it's incredible. Technically the game is perfect and the gameplay is addicting. I feel they could have gone a bit more creative in theOne of the best games I played in my life. It's raw, gruesome, and hell it's sad. It's cruel to the point that reviewers are giving hate to the game because they didn't expect things to go so wrong in our journey through the story. But it's valid and it's incredible. Technically the game is perfect and the gameplay is addicting. I feel they could have gone a bit more creative in the puzzles and changing safelocks for wardrobes with keys for example. Dodging is a bit cheap. But you will die a lot, ohh you will… Expand
  13. LuccaMartins
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best game ever of time. I never felt so involved with a story, that theater scene made me feel so nervous
  14. d4n5t3p
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This is an awesome game. Gameplay wise it is much better than the first game in terms of mechanics, balance, enemy and weapon variety etc. Level design is a huge achievement for Naughty Dog, they jumped very high in this one, maybe even too high. There is a lot things you may say about the gameplay, but for some reason most of the people don't and they don't seem to care so let's goThis is an awesome game. Gameplay wise it is much better than the first game in terms of mechanics, balance, enemy and weapon variety etc. Level design is a huge achievement for Naughty Dog, they jumped very high in this one, maybe even too high. There is a lot things you may say about the gameplay, but for some reason most of the people don't and they don't seem to care so let's go straight to the story.
    The story is great. People who say about plotholes or smth didn't pay much attention during their playthrough, pretty much everything is explained, even things you might not care about. The storytelling sets a new mark for cinematic videogames, I'd even say that not every movie achieved so much in terms of cinema language. The story is told with the rule - show, don't tell. Pretty much every action and character motivation is shown and not told to you verbally, so you have to think and try to understand the characters by paying attention to all the things they say and do, all the flashbacks shown to you etc. Many people weren't prepared for this, especially after the first game which was pretty easy to understand. Actors in this game play their roles flawlessly and every cinema aspect from camera angles to dialogues is made beautifully. Also story structure is very nonstandard not only for a videogame but for a movie too, but I won't spoil anything, you should play the game for yourself. I give it 10 out 10 because it was one of the most unique experiences I've had in videogames. I tried to not spoil anything so you would get the whole experience for yourself because this game deserves it.    … Expand
  15. BrightonGoose
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Great story, great gameplay, great visuals. Naughty Dog could have made a ton of money by just making a cookie cutter sequel of Ellie and Joel going to New York to get a MacGuffin but they chose to do something far more exciting and risky. The subject matter is very affecting and once players get over the trauma of playing it and allow the story's broader themes to soak in it willGreat story, great gameplay, great visuals. Naughty Dog could have made a ton of money by just making a cookie cutter sequel of Ellie and Joel going to New York to get a MacGuffin but they chose to do something far more exciting and risky. The subject matter is very affecting and once players get over the trauma of playing it and allow the story's broader themes to soak in it will hopefully start to get regarded as the masterpiece that it is.… Expand
  16. OlegKovalchuck
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Дивовижна гра, мені дуже сподобалась.Все на високому рівні. як завжди.Рекомендую
  17. imchris093
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Everyone who rated it 0 thinks they are experts rating lol, I'm sure most of them only watched gamplays on YouTube. The truth is an excellent game.
  18. Deeesco
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of a game that really challenges you to question the motives and your preconceptions of each character in so many different ways, to the extent that you end up even questioning yourself at times.

    It's not quite 100% perfect - it can very occasionally drag or feel disjointed - but for me there's still more than enough to set it aside from any other game from this generation    A masterpiece of a game that really challenges you to question the motives and your preconceptions of each character in so many different ways, to the extent that you end up even questioning yourself at times.

    It's not quite 100% perfect - it can very occasionally drag or feel disjointed - but for me there's still more than enough to set it aside from any other game from this generation and to justify a 10/10 score. It's brutal, intense, terrifying, saddening and beautiful. Even the parts that you initially think you don't like soon turn out to be key parts of the narrative, and they win you over in an amazing way.

    Ignore all the people spamming the internet with negative reviews without playing it. A game like this can't be missed out on - it's an incredible piece of story-telling that you just don't otherwise find in a game. It challenges your ideas on what a game and even what a story arc should be.    … Expand
  19. Jacktero
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O game é muito bom,. Não deixa nada sem explicação é dolorido os acontecimentos, mas acima de tudo mostra como uma vingança pode destruir ainda mais uma vida assim de ambos os personagens! O jogo é fantástico no seu ponto de visão!… Expand
  20. soundfounder
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I was and am a massive fan of part 1. The story in part 2 was very original, unpredictable and took a lot of risks which I like personally. There is a lot of deep psychology involved. The graphics and gameplay are some of the best in any game ever. Damn near perfect game, I didn't want it to end.
  21. JorgeMorales
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Even after all the bad critics and the really painful story, this is one of the best games ever created and at least for me this one is better than first part.
  22. BonJovy
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Кто сам не прошел,а слушает кого то,просто ворует сам у себя.
    Единицы в игровой индустрии делают подобное.
    Невероятная проработка всего и вся. Геймеры которые что то гонят на игру,просто собственноручно хоронят индустрию,показывая что будущее за ф2п,мобилками,онлайн дрочем и вот всем этим с одноклеточным сюжетом. стыдитесь. вы убивает всё хорошее в играх и сами того не понимаете.    Кто сам не прошел,а слушает кого то,просто ворует сам у себя.
    Единицы в игровой индустрии делают подобное.
    Невероятная проработка всего и вся.
    Геймеры которые что то гонят на игру,просто собственноручно хоронят индустрию,показывая что будущее за ф2п,мобилками,онлайн дрочем и вот всем этим с одноклеточным сюжетом. стыдитесь. вы убивает всё хорошее в играх и сами того не понимаете.
  23. csotocerda
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego 10/10.
    Excelente historia, gráficos, presentación.

    Este un juego que nos presenta la historia desde dos lados, sin dejar de lado en ningún momento todo lo bueno desde el punto de vista de jugabilidad que presenta este tipo de juegos.

    Absolutamente recomendable
  24. Sepehr_sh
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Agha mn khodam be game 8 midam vali alan 10 midam chon nomre karbar ha kheili cherte va mikham nomre bere bala
  25. Vectorxal
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Desde que jugué The Last of Us en 2013 me preguntaba si la historia necesitaba que se continuara, cuando se anunció que Part II estaba en desarrollo esa pregunta se intensificó junto con sentimientos de alegría e incertidumbre. Part II llegó y ya sabemos todo lo que trajo consigo. En lo que a mí como jugador respecta, es simplemente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado,si bien no creoDesde que jugué The Last of Us en 2013 me preguntaba si la historia necesitaba que se continuara, cuando se anunció que Part II estaba en desarrollo esa pregunta se intensificó junto con sentimientos de alegría e incertidumbre. Part II llegó y ya sabemos todo lo que trajo consigo. En lo que a mí como jugador respecta, es simplemente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado,si bien no creo que esté a la altura del primero, es una digna secuela. Un gameplay tan desgarrador y una historia que gira en torno a la consecuencia de nuestros actos. The Last of Us es una historia sobre supervivencia, y en la supervivencia no hay ni buenos ni malos, eso lo dejaron bastante claro desde la primera parte, simplemente se trata de ver quien de nosotros es el último en sobrevivir. Esta es una opinión personal, y si quieres tener la tuya lo mejor sería que no solo vieras el juego o supieras de qué va, sino que lo jugaras, como cualquier otro juego.… Expand
  26. soyJoel
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo de inicio a fin, me encanto la jugabilidad gráficos e historia perfecta hay que ser súper fan de xbox para decir que the last of us 2 es malo. Juego perfecto.
  27. Pablodupret
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Excepcional game! One of the best games of all times . Deep, emotional and makes you think
    In different perspectives.
  28. Evergarden
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Honestly I don't know why people are mad at this game. Its solid gameplay and creative storytelling makes really unique experience. Thanks to naughty dog by putting out this ambitious work.
  29. GameCritic79
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    I played through the entire game and took my time with it, exploring every nook and cranny that I could find in each level and so my total playtime was about 35 hours. Therefore, I think I am in a position to write a fair review, seeing as how this game clearly got review-bombed by a bunch of people who never even played it (it had thousands of 0 out of 10 reviews within hours of itsI played through the entire game and took my time with it, exploring every nook and cranny that I could find in each level and so my total playtime was about 35 hours. Therefore, I think I am in a position to write a fair review, seeing as how this game clearly got review-bombed by a bunch of people who never even played it (it had thousands of 0 out of 10 reviews within hours of its launch, when nobody could have possibly finished it). I also played the first one and consider it one of my favourite games ever.

    So here is my review of the second game. At first, when I had just completed the game, I thought it was an 8. The gameplay, graphics, and audio are top notch, I don't think anybody who is reasonable can debate that. The animations are some of the best in any game ever, and it ends up making each fight look extremely cinematic. They don't shy away from fully depicting the violence and gore in this game, so when you're engaging in melee combat with your knife, you can see cuts form on your enemies. Shotguns will be able to blow limbs off. It's brutal and the combat is extremely satisfying, but if you're easily disturbed, maybe this game isn't for you. But for those who can handle it, the gameplay will have an incredible tension and atmosphere to it. All the guns feel powerful and the controls are responsive but also feel weighty to match the brutal and heavy tone of the game (e.g., when you sprint, it actually feels like you're running for your life as you feel the thud of each frantic footstep and hear your character panting). And the level design allows for more dynamic combat than its predecessor with its verticality and variety of hiding spots. The additions of tall grass and the ability to crawl under things allow you to slip in and out of stealth anytime, letting you to play your way. New enemy types and guns/craftable items are all fun additions. The puzzles in this game are also a bit better done than the first game. No more annoying raft puzzles, Ellie can swim now. Exploration has also been improved. Artifacts are everywhere for those who are interested in learning more about the game's world, and each room has a unique story to it or some worthwhile loot. The environments themselves look gorgeous, and the set pieces, while kind of sparse, are all intense and memorable. Voice acting is great as usual in a Naughty Dog game and the soundtrack and sound effects (like the clickers' noises) are all really atmospheric and well done. Overall, this game looks and sounds great and the quality of the gameplay is high.

    Now on to the controversial piece, the story. I will delve into SPOILERS here so do not continue reading beyond this point if you don't want to see them. But when I first finished the game, again, I thought it was an 8. The game was definitely extremely emotional but at first, I had a similar complaint to many other people - I didn't like Abby as much as I liked Ellie. Ideally, I thought that the game should've made the players feel equally for both characters to maximize the tension as they fight at the end. So I saw a bunch of other people saying perhaps they should have introduced Abby's character early in the game and humanize her to get us to like her, then maybe have her kill Joel later in the game. Because currently, it is pretty difficult to get over our first impressions of her as the woman who killed Joel, even if we can understand that she felt motivated by her own loss. I loved the overall darker tone of this game and the themes of revenge, forgiveness, loss, love, and humanity, but I just thought it was an 8 because I didn't like Abby too much. But as a few days passed, the more I think about it, the more I actually like the story better this way. I realized we aren't necessarily supposed to like Abby, but the point is that when she first kills Joel, we don't see her as a human being. We see her as a monster and just want revenge, just like Ellie. Our emotions throughout the story mirror Ellie's emotions. So we are supposed to hate her and be blinded by revenge in the beginning. Then slowly, as the game progresses, we learn about Abby's motivations and backstory. And while we don't necessarily have to like her, we at least see her as a human stuck in a terrible post-apocalyptic environment just like everyone else, trying to survive and hold on to the people they care about. There are no entirely good or bad characters here, including Joel and Ellie. Everyone has killed and done horrible things in this story. There are shades of grey, not black and white morality. And eventually, we have to learn to let go of our hate to move on and live freely. That message is super powerful, and I think it was delivered spectacularly. Now the only minor complaint I have is I definitely think some side characters could have been developed more, but as a whole, this game is much more ambitious than the first. They took risks with the story and the quality of the gameplay is superb. 9/10    … Expand
  30. Christoconnor
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Ignore the haters. Probably a 9 but had to balance out the fools putting 0!
  31. alhjajy7
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    it is a masterpiece better than the first part
    Everything in this game is beautiful, do not let anyone spoil you legendary experience
  32. xxboxx
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is bad news for story-driven games as it sets the bar even higher than its predecessor.
    The gameplay is phenomenal, but like the original, it's the story that sticks out. While having some pacing issues (mainly due to its length and bold storytelling format), this sequel surpasses the original in writing, dialogues and character development while working on a    The Last of Us Part II is bad news for story-driven games as it sets the bar even higher than its predecessor.
    The gameplay is phenomenal, but like the original, it's the story that sticks out. While having some pacing issues (mainly due to its length and bold storytelling format), this sequel surpasses the original in writing, dialogues and character development while working on a seemingly simpler theme, a revenge story.
    If you think this game's story damages the first one's, you probably never understood The Last of Us.    … Expand
  33. Zupek75
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    I can just say it is great game. Fine story and super mechanicy and animation.
  34. NastyNastya
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Купила игру в подарок мужу, которому очень зашла первая часть. Сначала всё было ок и никого из нас не смутило то, от чего всех бомбит в начале игры, было печально, конечно, но развивающиеся события были вполне закономерны и логичны (мир LoU жесток, а персонажи, которых мы любим, зачастую сами чудовища не лучше зомби). До середины игры все шло хорошо, а затем у мужа взорвался пукан. ОченьКупила игру в подарок мужу, которому очень зашла первая часть. Сначала всё было ок и никого из нас не смутило то, от чего всех бомбит в начале игры, было печально, конечно, но развивающиеся события были вполне закономерны и логичны (мир LoU жесток, а персонажи, которых мы любим, зачастую сами чудовища не лучше зомби). До середины игры все шло хорошо, а затем у мужа взорвался пукан. Очень сильно. И он бросил игру на середине. Я стала доигрывать, так как денег жалко :) и было интересно, что же будет в конце. Хочу сказать что до момента, как я села играть, я была уверена, что survival вообще не мой жанр и играть я не смогу. Вот серия Uncharted мое, прошла залпом все пять частей. Но! Не тут то было! Я прошла вторую часть до конца, в конце рыдала как не в себя, осталась в восторге от персонажей, геймплея, локаций, боёв, от всего, кроме рваного сюжета. Сюжет непростой, структура повествования намеренно нарушена, чтобы сакцентировать внимание игрока на глубинных темах, что поднимают создатели игры. Это и хорошо, и плохо. Хорошо, с той стороны, что Naughty Dog пытаюсь не просто развлекать, а заставляют думать, переживать, анализировать очень глубоко. То, что они сделали, не делал в индустрии пока что никто, по крайней мере на таком уровне. А плохо это с той стороны, что они не совсем корректно подали историю, разворот на 360 градусов в середине - решение рискованное, подойти к этому нужно было немного иначе, так как мне реально пришлось пересиливать себя, чтобы играть за того, за кого мне предлагали, но миссии, локации и часть новых персов (двое детей) были интересные, а в конце меня вообще смогли повергнуть в шок, я никогда не чувствовала ничего такого, что испытала в финальной битве. Так что игра потрясающая, не могу поставить ниже 10, даже несмотря на упомянутый недостаток. И как следствие - теперь играю в первую часть, а следом заново начну вторую, чтобы полностью уже самой все пройти. :) А история с занижением оценок крайне прозаична: треть от тех, кто вообще не играл и просто любят хэйтить, треть от тех, кто ждал того же, что было в первой части и не хотят никакого развития в играх, треть от тех, кому игра действительно могла объективно не понравится по каким-либо разумным причинам.… Expand
  35. Doucheler
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Story - Best I've seen in a game. I was run through the emotional gambit. From being filled with rage, resentment, sorrow, indifference, happiness and regret. Solid story telling. Some say it jumps around a bit, but the flashbacks add a needed human element at the time and I think it's done well

    Gameplay - far superior to the first installment and very smooth. Overall just an    Story - Best I've seen in a game. I was run through the emotional gambit. From being filled with rage, resentment, sorrow, indifference, happiness and regret. Solid story telling. Some say it jumps around a bit, but the flashbacks add a needed human element at the time and I think it's done well

    Gameplay - far superior to the first installment and very smooth.

    Overall just an exceptional game. It plays out like a movie that I can control and I love it. No game has hit me in the feels like this one. I'm on my 3rd playthrough now and I'm still catching things that I missed the first 2 times. I'll most likely be playing it a 4th time after this.

    Thaniks Naughty Dog    … Expand
  36. Joecrow
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man...the game is rough on you, and it doesn’t give you what you want, but kind of what you need of that makes sense. It’s a strong message about revenge and the price to be paid and the reality of it. This isn’t your typical revenge movie where you just spend most of it just watching the hero gloriously picking off the villains one by one. The lines are blurred and it forces the player to go through some hard stuff. Obviously if you’ve played it you know you have to play as Abby for the entire second half of the game. This enraged me at first and I was still ready to kill her at the end no matter what. However by the time the moment comes, even though you don’t have the choice, I still probably would’ve stopped Ellie from finishing her off. The entire moment is huge and hits like a ton of bricks. Days after I realized....wow...if Ellie had just dropped her need for revenge and ignored Tommy, Abby would’ve died on that post where the Rattlers put her. That’s strong stuff… Expand
  37. mmikkel
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    A brave, worthy and extremely well-made follow up. The worst I could say about it is that it’s maybe a little bit too long.
  38. Den24wwe
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    Мне игра очень понравилась . Да были моменты во второй половине игры когда сюжет начинал терять свой смысл , ну под конец игра очень хорошо разгоняется . И эта из тех игр которые оставляют сильные эмоции , и почву для размещения.Мне игра очень понравилась . Да были моменты во второй половине игры когда сюжет начинал терять свой смысл , ну под конец игра очень хорошо разгоняется . И эта из тех игр которые оставляют сильные эмоции , и почву для размещения.
  39. Hashkie
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    A story that attacks your emotion with no regard for convention or expectation. It lives in all its chaotic yet consistent glory. It tries not to be a game that was created, but a world that exists. I was lost in it for a week.
  40. ahedo_2604
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 is just for intellectuals.
    The final is not bad, obviously after so many years, the main thing is not killing nor Joel.
    it's about people, the way world is different, how death is common and normal.
    You have to stop saying it was a bad ending, it wa real and nothing to be mad for.
    THE END.
  41. CODcobra
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Part II is an unavoidable achievement in so many ways. The few things it doesn’t get right don’t bog it down as many seem to think. Collectively speaking, this game subverts expectations in ways that make it stand out head and shoulders above the rest. For that reason alone, you should feel confident that the money you drop on this game will be money well spent. The PlayStation 4 couldn’tPart II is an unavoidable achievement in so many ways. The few things it doesn’t get right don’t bog it down as many seem to think. Collectively speaking, this game subverts expectations in ways that make it stand out head and shoulders above the rest. For that reason alone, you should feel confident that the money you drop on this game will be money well spent. The PlayStation 4 couldn’t have received a better swan song.… Expand
  42. Txavic
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Ok so unless you have the maturity of someone who has never read a book or watched a good script movie, you’ll like the game AND the surprising unlinear and unconventional good story. But if you are conservative and immature gameplayer who doesn’t appreciate to be surprised, this game is not for you. A masterpiece of B side, to be fully appreciated on the next years. Loved it.
  43. Joaoassembleia
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Melhor storytelling game de sempre. Um hino aos videos jogos. A envolvência que as personagens trazem a este jogo é de outro nível. a NG correu o risco e acertou em cheio. Obg
  44. THERAFA
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    AWESOME, MASTERPIECE.
    Just a few things in this game are predictable, but all the things that happen in the game you can't have a clue. Real brutal and fun to. Ellie grows in matters of character development.
    I loved the experience, really good job naughty dog. ✌️
  45. Jonahnves
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don’t jump on the hate train. This game was absolutely amazing

    Though I was pissed at Abby in the beginning by the end I actually liked Abby & her story. Ellie absolutely love Ellie but totally understood from both characters Where they were coming from Abby wanted Justice for her fathers death & Ellie wanted justice for Joel’s. So by the end I understood where both of them were coming from    … Expand
  46. abdulmuezz
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    The game is perfect in every sense. If you do not like the ending, then you do not understand the purpose of it.
  47. PeGibim18
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    It is a game that turned me inside out with each twist of the screw. Game of the year!
  48. bdbaumbeck
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game I have ever played. These people review bombing this game, i don't get it. What? So people are just cool with Joel killling whoever he wants and ripping the cure for humanity away from everyone for his own selfish reasons? That since Joel is such a likable guy, he dosen't deserve, no matter what he does to anybody else, the reckoning that comes his way? Has anyone ever heard the saying, "what go around, comes back around?" The whole point of the story is to take a character who you hate and don't understand in the beginning (Abby), and have the ability as a sensible human being to understand, empathize, and sympathize with that character by the end. To understand why she did what she did. What? Nobody felt bad that Abby's entire life was destroyed when Joel murdered her dad? To the point that she couldn't even be intimate with her love interest, knowing the man that did that is still breathing the same air she is. What makes Joel and Ellie so much better that Abby? Other than the fact that you learn Abby's story last? The whole point of what made Joel such a fascinating character was that he was simultaneously a hero AND a villain. Saving Ellie was hardly a heroic thing to do, even Ellie would have disagreed with it. People need to understand that a major theme of the game was seeing and perceiving events and the world from certain character's point of view. To understand why each character does what they do and makes the decision's that they do. That's called great storythelling. To be able to understand why character's do what they do. Not just forever staying faithful to a villain just because he's a fan favorite. I applaud Naughty Dog for doing this. Bottomline is this, depending on your point of view, Joel Miller was a villain, and he got what was coming to him.… Expand
  49. TOMOYA
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part II is worth 9.9 points. There is no so-called white washing, but a description of a selfish Avenger Abby who has lost everything. The last forgiveness is to forgive Joel and untie her own heart knot. She saw Joel and her shadow in Abby and LEV, which also means that Ellie finally understood the sentence "if I have a second chance, I will do that again". In the process of recording her revenge in her diary, Allie kept revealing that she sometimes forgot about revenge, but felt guilty, She even thought that Joel would hope that she would not take revenge. She was full of contradictions about revenge. Later, she could not remember Joel's appearance clearly. Once she recalled the bloody scene, she grabbed Abby and recalled Joel's face. The night before she died, she said to Joel that I would never forgive you in my life, but I would like to give it a try, which is also for Abby. Finally, I went back to the farm and drew a picture of Joel playing the guitar in his diary, which was the perfect ending. Deduction: Jesse and Tommy's confused behavior.… Expand
  50. IagoCustodio10
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo fantástico e impactante. The last of us part 2 é capaz de colocar na pele de Ellie e fazer você ter uma montanha russa de emoções, como por exemplo, ódio, tristeza, saudade, amor...
    O jogo é tecnicamente uma obra prima, com gráficos insanos e um realismo jamais visto nos vídeo games. Logíco que tem um probleminha ou outro ali, mas nada tira o brilhantismo e a coragem da Naughty Dog com essa obra.

    O jogo tem que ser sentido e jogado. É preciso prestar atenção aos detalhes. Principalmente nas expressões faciais fantásticas. Olhares dizem muito nesse jogo. é preciso entender a profundidade psicológica e emocional dos personagens para entender a real mensagem do jogo. É um jogo para quem tem maturidade.    … Expand
  51. droppedelbow
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This game is a technical marvel. Sound and visuals are impeccable. There are views that will take away your breath, and the characters move, sound and look like real people. The sense of atmosphere is jaw dropping. There are times you can almost taste the choking spores in the air, or feel the warmth of a setting sun on your face. This is a beautiful game.
    The gameplay is good, with some    This game is a technical marvel. Sound and visuals are impeccable. There are views that will take away your breath, and the characters move, sound and look like real people. The sense of atmosphere is jaw dropping. There are times you can almost taste the choking spores in the air, or feel the warmth of a setting sun on your face. This is a beautiful game.
    The gameplay is good, with some basic puzzle solving and platforming thrown in to add a touch of variety, but the core is the fighting. Fighting the infected is usually a tense, nervous experience, while the fights against human opponents are some of the highlights of the game. There is a genuine sense of achievement from picking off a whole group while not once raising an alarm. And if the first game scared you, this too will be no walk in the park. Hail to the king (you'll know him when you see him). If any other publisher produced a game that looked/sounded and played like this, I'd have no complaints and would be happy to give it a high rating. But it's from Naughty Dog and it's the sequel to one of my favourite games, so there's more to be considered than the technical aspects.
    So is this a worthy sequel? Does the plot honour the previous game and are new characters worthy of being talked of alongside Joel and Ellie? Yes. So much yes.
    This game has baggage. It has upset some people. These people enjoy being upset. If you don't like "SJW progressive propaganda" or whatever, don't play it. It's not for you, but you probably know that by now. That being said, there are bad reviews that aren't from bigots and damaged man-babies. There ARE genuine criticisms to be made about this game. I am not saying everyone that disliked it should be ignored. No piece of media can please everyone. This is an experience that will divide opinion.
    I loved this game. But it is emotionally draining and incredibly unforgiving. Joel and Ellie have changed with time, but they're still the characters I loved in the previous instalment. They do things that are stupid, self destructive, selfish, vicious and illogical. And because they feel like real people, you can see why they act that way. Life isn't always logical, and they are living in a strange time with pressures we can't even begin to understand. And the new characters we meet stand up to comparison with those in the previous instalment. There are truly evil villains, heroic allies, new groups, tribes and gangs. Even the infected get a few tweaks. The new characters that have elicited most of the hate are far more complex and nuanced than the naysayers will admit. I ended up caring for them just as much as the more familiar "goodies". And as the story progresses and only one ending seems possible, the dread and horror that something you don't want to happen is inevitable is something I've never felt from a game before.
    This is a rambling, waffle of a review, but I only finished the game yesterday and there's still much to process. When everything was over I was a bit of a wreck. I'd cried, sworn and got quite vocal about the actions that were being taken. I've never shouted at game characters before. THAT is how much I cared about these fictional folk.
    The game has flaws. It isn't perfect. But if you buy into the story, if you care about these people, the game isn't really the point. I can't be objective about this experience. No game has effected me as much as this one. The importance of what is achieved and what it makes (many of) the players feel counteracts any of the flaws. No other game is like this, and frankly that's probably a good thing. I couldn't go through this on a regular basis.    … Expand
  52. Drag_
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    После прохождения игры не смог остаться в стороне и решил зарегистрироваться здесь и поставить свою оценку. Не понимаю за что все так закидали эту игру помоями. На моей памяти не было таких проектов, которые бы так заставляли меня переживать.
    Постановка отличная. Таких кинематографичных игр ещё не было.
    Сюжет непростой. Есть много спорных моментов, но в процессе прохождения ты понимаешь,    После прохождения игры не смог остаться в стороне и решил зарегистрироваться здесь и поставить свою оценку. Не понимаю за что все так закидали эту игру помоями. На моей памяти не было таких проектов, которые бы так заставляли меня переживать.
    Постановка отличная. Таких кинематографичных игр ещё не было.
    Сюжет непростой. Есть много спорных моментов, но в процессе прохождения ты понимаешь, что было сделано и зачем. Ты понимаешь мотивацию персонажей. Ты чувствуешь всю жестокость этого мира. Мне самому многое пришлось не по душе сначала. Но те эмоции, которые оставляет история после своего финала - очень сильные. Но не все смогли с этим смириться.
    По поводу геймплея. Те люди, что пишут, что геймплей скучный или не поменялся со времен первой части, видимо игру даже не запускали. На первый взгляд, каких-то видимых изменений не так много, но благодаря новым механикам и более обширным локациям играется всё совсем по-другому. Перестрелки с людьми - одно удовольствие. К тому же, благодаря некоторым моментам, в игре теперь есть ощущение того, что ты убиваешь живых людей, а не просто ботов. С заражёнными всё осталось плюс-минус как в первой части, но есть пара новых видов, не более.
    Графика, анимации, дизайн - потрясающие. Всё очень красиво. НА PS4 SLIM частота кадров не проседает.

    Естественно, это не идеальная игра. Есть до чего докопаться, как и везде, но этого делать абсолютно не хочется. Игра стоит своих денег, ибо те эмоции, которые ты испытаешь после финала - бесценны.

    PS: Если не проходили первую часть, то обязательно сначала нужно пройти её, а потом браться за вторую часть.    … Expand
  53. Leidydgh
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ¡Me encantó! La jugabilidad es grandiosa, los nuevos infectados, el juego en general, hace que lo ames, lo odies en partes, que rías y que llores..… Expand
  54. bluefloyd
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I never post reviews. This game was phenomenal. It leaves you feeling...like you must do something with the life that you have.
  55. oscarito
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me pareció un juego maravilloso, a pesar que la historia se tumbaba en ciertas partes, esto lo compensa en gameplay y gráficos, una ambiente enriquecido. diría que esta fácilmente en el top 5 de juegos de la ps4. Del tema lgtb me, no tiene nada de malo. La muerte de Joel Tenia que pasar. En concluir un juego buenísimo.… Expand
  56. Josearturo6
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Un juego increíble, superior a su predecesor en todos los aspectos menos en la historia, me parece que the last of us está por encima, pero no quiere decir que sea una mala historia, al contrario, es muy buena. En general es de los mejores juegos de la generación, 9,7/10
  57. Knonkz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite the extremely polarizing reviews of "The Last of Us: Part 2" I decided to buy and play it anyway, being a hugggeeee fan of the first game I couldn't miss out on this. My opinion is that this is absolutely a 10/10 game. It is hands down one of the most phenomenal pieces of storytelling to ever hit the gaming industry. It was an emotional roller coaster of love, sadness, empty revenge, and self realization. I would also be remiss if i did not mention incredible voice acting that puts much of the acting we see on tv to shame. The connections to the characters that are built make you feel every gut wrenching emotion or glimmer of happiness they feel. Also worth mentioning that this game has some of the most impressive graphics and facial animation I've ever seen on a console game. Everything about this masterpiece comes together nicely

    It seems most of the people who didn't like game are truly missing the point of the game. This isn't a game about revenge, its a game about people who have lost sight of themselves and moral values, but ultimately are reminded of who they really are, unfortunately at a significant cost. This game shows us that revenge is not what its chalked up to be. Take a second to actually put yourself in Abbys shoes, the bloodlust she felt is not too different from how many feel about Joel. We lost Joel, yes....and it sucked but its what MADE the game hit so hard. Its clear Abby is on some level remorseful for her actions. She still doesn't sleep well, she struggles to make real connections with people, and is an emotional wreck. But though all this she encounters Lev who helps Abby find herself once again, even when she is at risk of her darkest moment, about to kill a pregnant woman (Dina) who would have just been collateral damage in this situation, and then backs off. The hardest part about this is watching Ellie make all the same mistakes as Abby on her revenge quest, while the audience knows full well that it wont solve her problems, whether they will admit it or not and despite how we all feel about Joel. In the end when Abby is spared, it was only when Ellie hit absolute rock bottom that she realized the error of her ways.....taking an incredible toll on her spirit. The ending was perfect. People interpret it alot of different ways, but the absence of Ellie's bracelet (which Dina gave her), while she was in Santa Barbara, and then the fact that she was wearing it again at the end sequence back at the farm, no longer bloodied up, fingers healed, no longer carrying her weapons she had and unconcerned about Dina and JJ's absence shows us a large passing of time and tells me she had already been back to Jackson and just stopped by the farm to say one last final goodbye to her last connection to Joel.....The guitar. At least thats what i'm hopeful for.

    The other group of people who didn't like the game are reading too deeply into their own bigoted views and what they perceive to be propaganda. *big eye roll* just enjoy the damn game, no one is shoving their values down your throat here. I really thought we were past all that.....

    10/10 highly recommend, This wasn't just a game, it was an experience. All great art evokes a myriad of different emotions and opinions about the subject. So if anything the polarizing reviews of this game are proof of what a masterful piece of art this really is! What an absolute pleasure it was to play, I sincerely hope the devs are not discouraged and we get a third.    … Expand
  58. orkhano
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The game of my life! Spectacular! Emotions, revenge, tears, love, diversity, respect.
  59. jerry_on
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Absolutely new gaming experience. Very thoughtful plot with amazing detail-oriented visuals. Something that stays with you for a long time. Can’t wait for Part Three. Thank you Neil and entire ND team!
  60. hni2
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Game of year
  61. Kesly
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, don’t listen to the bots and the cry babies, this game is a masterpiece, hands down game of the year!
  62. AnotherGuy12
    Mar 29, 2022
    0
    Don't waste your time and money on this pathetic joke. Not only is this game a boring interactive movie/walking simulator with generic gameplay, just like every other PlayStation exclusives, but this one comes with the added bonus of being filled with LGBTQ propaganda. I don't have anything against LGBTQ, but when it is shoved so deep down people's throats like in this game, I have toDon't waste your time and money on this pathetic joke. Not only is this game a boring interactive movie/walking simulator with generic gameplay, just like every other PlayStation exclusives, but this one comes with the added bonus of being filled with LGBTQ propaganda. I don't have anything against LGBTQ, but when it is shoved so deep down people's throats like in this game, I have to oppose it. Also the graphics aren't even that impressive, I have seen better looking games.… Expand
  63. SuluReview
    Apr 13, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruined characters. 0 meaning, Lies in the trailer. it is a bad one. Very sad to see one of the best game series fall down like this because of stupid agenda. All males getting killed within seconds. Just a politically orientated game...… Expand
  64. Haxpeh
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Не покупай это если ты считаешь себя нормальным человеком. Геймплей скучный, аля история Сэма из метро. Повестка в мир психических отклонений, который они пытаются нормализовать. Надо было запрещать ее на территории РФ.Не покупай это если ты считаешь себя нормальным человеком. Геймплей скучный, аля история Сэма из метро. Повестка в мир психических отклонений, который они пытаются нормализовать. Надо было запрещать ее на территории РФ.
  65. drmario311
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Políticamente correcto, estúpidamente violento, mal final para joel, quédense con el 1. P. D. No me llego mi maletin sony
  66. mochichote
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    No this isnt a 0 game come on kids, the graphics, gameplay design they are all triple A, but this isnt a 100/100 game EITHER that was obiously biased media press writing what ND wanted them to write.
    the history on the other hand (and for a guy like me sees the history in the game as the most important part of it) well, the plot holes and turning of events were made as if they didnt knew    No this isnt a 0 game come on kids, the graphics, gameplay design they are all triple A, but this isnt a 100/100 game EITHER that was obiously biased media press writing what ND wanted them to write.
    the history on the other hand (and for a guy like me sees the history in the game as the most important part of it) well, the plot holes and turning of events were made as if they didnt knew their own characters, theres a point when you feel that the game is longer that it should or need to be. oh and they make you play like half the game with someone you give a **** because wow thats a plottwist!.

    and the problem with the plot was never the SJW agenda. no, is the poorly execution of events that felt or missplaced or forced.    … Expand
  67. Mr_Critics
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Utter nonsensical, pointless trash. Spits on the original game, spit on its fan base. The Last of Us Part 2 is nothing but a projection of the director's perverted mind.
  68. WayTooBad
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    It was really bad, In this post-apocalyptic world only the ugly and bare-chested people survive. you have no choice, nothing you do affects anything, they make you do stuff and punish you for it.
  69. JorgeMC
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    I have already pass the game, and the game is just a normal game, just one more, i know that the gameplay and the graphics are really good, but bro you need to realize that the history its a complet **** its a zero, and if you told me that this is the best videogame on the decade, probably this is the firts videogame that you play, because in this decade has one of the best in everythingI have already pass the game, and the game is just a normal game, just one more, i know that the gameplay and the graphics are really good, but bro you need to realize that the history its a complet **** its a zero, and if you told me that this is the best videogame on the decade, probably this is the firts videogame that you play, because in this decade has one of the best in everything that is Red Dead Redempion 2 also God of War, Spiderman, Zelda BOTW, there are a little bit of the great game in this decade, and theres no space for this normal game… Expand
  70. Elain
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Pls don't waste your money on this garbage. You'll thank me later. If you value your health don't buy this game.
  71. Bayushi_oni
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    Gameplay so old it feels like it's 2013.
    Absolutely nothing good in the writing and plot. Joel isn't at all who he was in the 1st. It's a complete different caracter, because... who cares, right? Let's just transform who he is just because no one at ND can write a decent story since amy hennig left the studio...
    Nothing makes sense in a narrative way. Everything feels force and    Gameplay so old it feels like it's 2013.
    Absolutely nothing good in the writing and plot. Joel isn't at all who he was in the 1st. It's a complete different caracter, because... who cares, right? Let's just transform who he is just because no one at ND can write a decent story since amy hennig left the studio...
    Nothing makes sense in a narrative way. Everything feels force and unnatural.
    An immature story for immature people. But i'm not a 16 year old kids anymore, and I really can't understand how anyone above 20 can like this poor writing, with incoherent caracters, stupid decisions, and oh so bad developement overall...
    Graphics are great, but nothing worthy of all these stupids 10/10 reviews.

    This game deserve all the sh*tstorm it received, and if not enough, the blatant lies of Neil Druckmann about it should say it all.
    He lied because he KNEW that if truth were told about this game, people wouldn't have bought it in this huge amount.

    Great job, naughty dog. You sold your game with lies, by deceiving your customers. I hope there will be a part 3, and I hope it will fail so hard that it will be the end of this once great, now disgusting, talentless, arrogant shell of a studio.    … Expand
  72. TheAccursedxx
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Politicized SJW scum. Muscular inhumans called "woman" and other **** should never exist in the game which are mostly bought by sane ppl.
  73. sandorthehound
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    If you consider the technical aspect (animations, level design, ...) this game is almost perfect, but what's the purpose? There is already a medium which has perfect movement and animations: it's the Movie.
    On the other hand, the gameplay is quite boring and the game itself is far too long; the new characters are plain and uninteresting, the older beloved characters are changed to make    If you consider the technical aspect (animations, level design, ...) this game is almost perfect, but what's the purpose? There is already a medium which has perfect movement and animations: it's the Movie.
    On the other hand, the gameplay is quite boring and the game itself is far too long; the new characters are plain and uninteresting, the older beloved characters are changed to make them stupid ("Hi, I'm Joel, what's up?"). The story as a whole is completely not necessary and not believable: it's full of dumb plot twists, of "subverted expectations" and plot holes; the dialogues are trivial, futile and way too slow, too much pause, too much staring and breathing: it's just plainly boring. And when finally something happens, it should not have happened.
    On the techical side it's a 10, on the story and characters side it's 1: so there you have my vote.    … Expand
  74. Objective_Zero
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Neil Drugman made worst story and ending that could possibly can be achieved! this game is just a spit to face to all Last of us fans and logic. Half of fking game we are killing hundreds innocent people to revenge Joel's murder by abby, and at the end we just let her go and she sails away. Excuse me, but what the f@ck? I feel bad for all the programmers, artists, designers of this beautiful game, who worked very hard to make this game possible. This game is 9/10 if you throw away narrative that was made by one idiot named Neil Drugman. If you really care for Story this game is 3/10! Everything is ruined bicause of story. People who really care about story Don't buy this game at launch, you can save money for other exclusive that will come out 17 july. I just can't imagine who was that executive at Sony who approved this story?? who?? Who was that idiot who gave so much manpower, so much money to make this game happen and completely destroyed by Narrative of one man? Sony please send Neil to retirement!!!!!!!!!!! I care about story, and story is most disappointing thing about this game......… Expand
  75. Jalalabuzinein
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Everything about the game is good, except the most important thing in the last of us franchise which is the story.

    The story is so bad, beloved characters act in stupid ways, and the way the story concludes is a spit in the face of all the fans.
  76. F1Fast
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Story line didn’t add up. Made no sense. The game looked rush. Hopefully Ellie was only having a nightmare.
  77. Whoppa
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    I know alot of these reviews are sadly extremely biased in the sense of this game is either a 10/10 or a 0/10 from critics and fans alike, but ND really messed up with this one, but i really wanted to love this game

    What i liked: -Graphics are stunning and the face capture in most parts of this game makes the brutality of the world come off as much more gruesome than the first one. -    I know alot of these reviews are sadly extremely biased in the sense of this game is either a 10/10 or a 0/10 from critics and fans alike, but ND really messed up with this one, but i really wanted to love this game

    What i liked:
    -Graphics are stunning and the face capture in most parts of this game makes the brutality of the world come off as much more gruesome than the first one.
    - Gameplay is still very fun, just slight tweaks and slight enhancments than the first one.

    What i Didn't like:
    -the story. This is my biggest pet peeve, this game makes already fleshed out charecters make dumb decisions left and right that makes you never feel fully satisfied on where the games taking you the whole way through, and the ending raises this feeling to the highest degree, im all for a sad ending, not a needlessly sad ending that feels as if Neil druckman had just got too ambitious with what he started writing.

    The only thing that makes this feel like a last of us game is the title and game play, but the plot is so all over the place and non nonsensical (especially in the later second half) you end up feeling burnt out and unmotivated to even want to see the ending.... just for it to feel just as meh as the rest of it.
    i really hope this isnt the future of ND and i really wish i could say this is an 8/10 but its not.    … Expand
  78. Paloukotis
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This Series is suppose to be its "all about the story" it failed miserably to deliver a Great story the combat and graphics is nothing we haven't seen from other games nothing impressive for a 2020 game...Overall,They delivered a forced political agenda to make you feel pissed plus false advertised game based on their trailers. Its a Terrible no fun game. Finally, the leaks were not onlyThis Series is suppose to be its "all about the story" it failed miserably to deliver a Great story the combat and graphics is nothing we haven't seen from other games nothing impressive for a 2020 game...Overall,They delivered a forced political agenda to make you feel pissed plus false advertised game based on their trailers. Its a Terrible no fun game. Finally, the leaks were not only true but worse.… Expand
  79. Uler
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    7 years, for this. Turns out it all was for nothing. The gameplay, voice acting, graphics, sound design, and soundtrack are fantastic, top tier. However, the story, holy hell it's awful. Take every character from the first game and just switch them, make them do things they wouldn't in the first game for the sake of it. Without getting into spoilers, which I believe you should because it's7 years, for this. Turns out it all was for nothing. The gameplay, voice acting, graphics, sound design, and soundtrack are fantastic, top tier. However, the story, holy hell it's awful. Take every character from the first game and just switch them, make them do things they wouldn't in the first game for the sake of it. Without getting into spoilers, which I believe you should because it's worth spoiling your self just so you don't have to play this. Anybody who loved or just enjoyed the characters/story in the first game has a high chance of disliking this. If you're new and for some reason randomly playing this and not the first, sure maybe it's good if you have no idea about the characters. Even with the weird and downright cringe dialogue but I was hoping the combat and overall production of the game would maybe make it easier but it didn't because I was so frustrated with the story. If anything it made it worse, because of how great this game could've been with a solid story.

    It's so disappointing Druckmann went the "subvert expectations" dumpster fire route. People wanted more of what made the first game so good but no. Also, the false advertising, model swapping is gross. If there's a part 3, I won't be buying.

    If you play this, I hope you find a way to enjoy it.    … Expand
  80. Lorn45reg
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Скука смертная, гемплейно нет изменения. Сюжет шлак. Дракман черт сутулый, раз так поступил с преданной аудиторией ( И да и поиграл в нее )
  81. Assjuice
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    One of most poorly written triple A stories I’ve ever played. Terrible plot twist. The game is full forgettable characters. The game also constantly tries to shove the developers woke agendas down your throat.
  82. Outragebubba
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is by no means terrible but it’s pretty close. Those 0 ratings are by upset people who are trying to prove their point. However I believe they dropped the ball here. This game looks and plays fantastic. Although I felt like the game got too stale and boring less than 10 hours in till the end of the game. The AI actually somehow got worse than the last of us part 1. Enemies grabbing you and the ai will wait to get the enemies off you. Sneak attack in front of The human players. And they won’t be alerted. games best moments were the flash back sequences. between Ellie and Joel. However about 2-3 hours in a very impactful event happen which makes you wish the game took a different approach. This character death would have been more impactful if the game latter half wasn’t so lacking in character development and with its new characters. The game makes you play as a new chapter named Abby to chase down fan favorites. I couldn’t help my self to not care for Abby. Due to the fact she’s after revenge of a death of a character from the first game. A character that wasn’t even a secondary character. More of an NPC that has less screen time than Sarah. Does this game deserve all the hate it gets. Yes. I understand and agree 100%. I’m giving the last of us part 2 a 4/10. Everything looks great. But the game is buggy/glitches. Annoying repetitive gameplay. Terrible story to those who loved the first part. Maybe it could have lost the playable Abby parts of the game to shorten the game length and it’s worst parts of the game. And added more with Joel and Ellie, the best parts of the game. The game started with Joel. And it’s a shame he didn’t get more to do.… Expand
  83. YinYangSoul
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    You read about story already and all this tolerance that flying in your face is annoying as F.

    If I could return this game like in Steam, I would return it in half an hour.
  84. HughMBehavior
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    Notes: 1. If you believe Western print/web game critics in 2020 you are a fool. Some Eastern & YouTube critics are still good though. 2. I have only played 5-6 hours. Got disgusted. Sought out spoilers. It only gets worse. Copy already sold on Amazon.

    Gameplay: average in last game. Above average here. 7. Graphics: 8.5 - Gorgeous. Would be a 10 on PC. Story: negative 10. Remember    Notes: 1. If you believe Western print/web game critics in 2020 you are a fool. Some Eastern & YouTube critics are still good though. 2. I have only played 5-6 hours. Got disgusted. Sought out spoilers. It only gets worse. Copy already sold on Amazon.

    Gameplay: average in last game. Above average here. 7.
    Graphics: 8.5 - Gorgeous. Would be a 10 on PC.

    Story: negative 10.
    Remember The Last Jedi? Postmodern Deconstruction + sophomoric dreams of storytelling revolution + unsubtle Progressive politics... yet still there's cool stuff, & a good editor + a good continuity dept could have made it great. Remember that?
    THIS AIN'T THAT.
    A good editor isn't fixing this. It's *garbage.* You have to be religious to think this is a good story. You know the religion I'm talking about. The one with no God but all the Inquisitions.    … Expand
  85. Storm7
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This is the best bad story every in games history I cant believe this is the part 2 of last of us the part one was great but this part is really really bad don't but this game
  86. kudos
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It probably deserves a higher score, somewhere around 3 or 4, but only if you haven't played the first game and have absolutely no fondness for Joel or Ellie, because this game destroys them. It's like they're not even the same character with some of the choices they make. All new characters are bland and just as thoughtless. Then there are the countless flashbacks that drag the game on,It probably deserves a higher score, somewhere around 3 or 4, but only if you haven't played the first game and have absolutely no fondness for Joel or Ellie, because this game destroys them. It's like they're not even the same character with some of the choices they make. All new characters are bland and just as thoughtless. Then there are the countless flashbacks that drag the game on, with pointless quests and an insane POV during a fight. Moments of extreme violence became desensitized earlier than halfway through the game and often seem baseless. The only good aspect was of course the graphics. Some moments I almost enjoyed but they were tainted by the residue of how poorly all the preceding and sequential events played out. Very disappointed with how it turned out; not worth a single penny.… Expand
  87. luistrouble
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Muy buenas las gráficas, música y producción, como siempre Naughty Dog además de símbolo crunch laboral también es símbolo de calidad en este sentido. El gameplay es bueno, hace mejores respecto a lo que había hecho el original pero después de mucho tiempo jugando se vuelve algo repetitivo. La historia es basura, se basa en plot-twists baratos, le escupe en la cara a los personajes delMuy buenas las gráficas, música y producción, como siempre Naughty Dog además de símbolo crunch laboral también es símbolo de calidad en este sentido. El gameplay es bueno, hace mejores respecto a lo que había hecho el original pero después de mucho tiempo jugando se vuelve algo repetitivo. La historia es basura, se basa en plot-twists baratos, le escupe en la cara a los personajes del primer juego y nos da unos nuevos completamente huecos. La parte cerca de lo que crees que es el final del juego en realidad se convierte en 6 horas insufribles de usar al nuevo personaje (que te hicieron odiar antes) en las que te presentan tramas irrelevantes a la principal y te desconectan completamente de esta. El final no tiene coherencia con los personajes y es completamente insatisfactorio.

    Si, entendemos, la venganza es mala y todo eso, pero cada una de las acciones por las que nos quieren hacer sentir mal son acciones que los desarrolladores nos obligaron a hacer. Intentan que simpatices con lo que hace el villano dándote 10 min de su historia pero no lo logran. Infinity War logro de mucha mejor manera lo que TLOU 2 quería hacer. Entiendes por qué Thanos hace lo que hace, por más descabellada que sea su lógica. En cambio en este juego nunca logran que pases mas allá del odio que le tienes al villano.
    Naughty Dog se va a lavar las manos diciendo que los que criticamos el juego y su trama somos transfobicos, homófobos, etc. Estoy seguro que le darán varios premios al juego pues cumple con la agenda política de varios "medios de videojuegos" que no representan la visión de los gamers si no de unos activistas wannabe. La verdad es que la historia decepciona y arruina un juego que si bien no merece un cero en Metacritic , tampoco un 10 o un 9, para mí un 7 seria una calificación apropiada.    … Expand
  88. Zibeks
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Не могу понять как? Это просто ужасно. Зачем создавать таких подруг ? Сюжет вообще о чём?
  89. xMasTwenty
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an opinion that is told by me, a huge fan of The first Last of us.
    I finished TLOU2 from A to Z to make my own and unique opinion of this sequel. Well. I don't even know where to start. I am so, lost and disappointed with this game.
    7 years for that.

    I was one of those who had seen the leaks but still wanted to play being a big fan of The Last of us 1.
    History had marked me. The relationship of the main characters also. Joel in particular seeing in him a father I had never had.

    I was well aware that he would certainly not survive in this second chapter. I was quite ok with that btw. But in this way? WTF happened?
    Joel deserved so much better. His story with Ellie too. How do we get there. How can you spit so openly on the fans and completely destroy a story that was incredible at first.

    My note clearly goes to the graphics wich are incredible and the music let's say.
    The rest, the story, the characters who are ghosts and who have never interested me, the writing, the logic and THIS endgame were an incredible mess. I truly am disappointed.

    "The game is about revenge" they said. "It's worth playing" they said.
    No.
    This game is about a beloved character from the community who is killed like **** by a golf club. His death will want to be avenged by Ellie who when she has the opportunity will simply let go the golfer.
    Ellie loses a father.
    Ellie loses two fingers.
    Ellie loses his girlfriend.
    Ellie loses the ability of playing guitar (the only memory she might have kept from Joel)
    Ellie loses everything.
    When and where is revenge? And why do we get to play Joel’s killer ? What is wrong with u ND ? I don’t want to play this character and i’am not interested in it. I can understand that they wanted to write a story that would explain to us that revenge leads to nothing and that we can end up losing everything but damn not after having taken us Joel THAT way after 2 f****** hours of gameplay !

    Joel's death doesn't bother me more than that because I expected it like any fan. What bothers me is the way they did it, the lying trailers, the manipulation and to repeat myself : the story etc.

    I have never been emotional once in the game. Comparing the last of us 1. At one point, all this violence and hatred didn't even do anything to me. What I mean by that is that it was too much.

    I really and sincerely hope that ND will never think of a possible Last of us 3.
    They disappointed and spit on their community by offering this game.
    For me the game stops at the first one, chapter 2 will never have existed.

    Not to be "too" negative, the only thing that is really worth in this game are the graphics.
    Play without paying attention to the story which is very difficult for someone who did the first chapter.

    If you want to play a game and have never played TLOU1, want to see beautiful graphics and have fun smashing everything then play the last of us 2, you may not be disappointed.

    If you want an incredible immersion, a touching and magnificent story, also with pretty good graphics then play THE LAST OF US 1 !

    I was actually playing the real last of us story only when there were flashbacks with Ellie and Joel. That’s what The last of us 2 should have been. And yeah at some point, Joel would have died by saving Ellie or some **** like that or maybe not who knows, and his last words could have been « you’re always be my baby girl ».
    I don’t know.
    Deception.
    That’s all.    … Expand
  90. o_diego
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Give an 1 just for graphics too. Story... if we have a good story, almost nothing else matter too much. They destroyed everything building in The Last of Us 1. The plot was there, the path to the gold was there and they destroyed. Congratulations Naughty Dog, congratulations for the mess. 70% of the original employers leave the company and the game - dismissed?. That’s the result.
  91. Lego333
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Pure garbage! The story line is weak, with a lot of strange elements clearly added for political reasons. The mechanics are ok, but not state of the art as promised. And man, the bugs.... Lots and lots of bugs.
  92. Ispa16x
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Buenos gráficos, pésima historia
    Nada más que decir Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  93. hzlatev
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Giving it 1 for the effort and graphics. Thats everything positive i can say as a fan of TLOU. Those whole gender thingy and blm and equal rights and gay pride and **** everyone is throwing at the users and gamers is getting too much. Disappointing to make a half game about gender-bender stuff. And all those positive masterpiece crap every single site is trying to feed us gamers with youGiving it 1 for the effort and graphics. Thats everything positive i can say as a fan of TLOU. Those whole gender thingy and blm and equal rights and gay pride and **** everyone is throwing at the users and gamers is getting too much. Disappointing to make a half game about gender-bender stuff. And all those positive masterpiece crap every single site is trying to feed us gamers with you can ... you know what! You dig your own grave with that 100 score “masterpiece” bull****. P.S. Don’t bother leaving me messages about how i broke the rules. I don't bother all those sites That were paid to issue a awesome review about this thing rather then sharing a honest opinion are dead to me anyway including yours!… Expand
  94. Nostra
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    I never actually expected this from one of my favorite franchise ever, I pre-ordered it with the most hype I've ever had and I still waiting for my refund... this game is a joke
  95. Artya785
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Oh my god, probably already the worst game of 2020. What a waste of a sequel, they literally ruined last of us, we went from a very good game with good narrative and characters to a game with plot hole. I wasted 5 days of my life watching playthroughs of this game to get the worst ending in a game of my entire life. What a dumb story and narrative to be honest, even if you wanted youOh my god, probably already the worst game of 2020. What a waste of a sequel, they literally ruined last of us, we went from a very good game with good narrative and characters to a game with plot hole. I wasted 5 days of my life watching playthroughs of this game to get the worst ending in a game of my entire life. What a dumb story and narrative to be honest, even if you wanted you couldn't have made a worst narrative and story to this game. 7 Years to make this, what a joke..
    Good job destroying one of the best game ever's sequel.    … Expand
  96. xrosslamx
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    The gameplay might be innovative and the visuals stunning, but this is a story driven narrative much like the first game and the story makes a series of bizarre choices that leave me very unfulfilled.
  97. Erjirond
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am really sad, as a great lover of The Last Of Us, in saying this; however... Nothing to say about the technical, graphic, sound (and in general of the artistic) sectors.
    I am deeply disappointed and annoyed by the fact that I have to play as a character (Abby) that I don't give a damn about. Naughty Dog tries to make me empathize with a hateful and poorly presented character. Very flat and poor story.    … Expand
  98. VIN_01
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    First of all I want to point out that the Story is anything else but poor, it's a piece of genius. I feel sad see all the bad reviews for a game where many people put their whole effort and love in it. I get why many people hate the Story decisions. But as Joel said "I wish things where different, but they ain't". Most times Life makes the worst decisions and that is what makes the GamesFirst of all I want to point out that the Story is anything else but poor, it's a piece of genius. I feel sad see all the bad reviews for a game where many people put their whole effort and love in it. I get why many people hate the Story decisions. But as Joel said "I wish things where different, but they ain't". Most times Life makes the worst decisions and that is what makes the Games Story realistic. And I love it how they managed to write and develop such a comprehensible and relatable antagonist. Another thing I have to talk about are the dialogs and the emotions, both are like nothing else, more realistic than in any other game before.
    The Graphics are just awesome and sets high stakes for upcoming PS5 Games. The most realistic looking characters and animations ever seen in a video game.
    The gameplay is absolute solid. They took the base from the first game improved it in every aspect and added some mechanics. What more do you want?
    The soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla is perfect again and gives the right atmosphere.
    All in all this game is a masterpiece just as it's predecessor, with a story that makes you think about justice and how useless revenge is.
    I'm looking forward to Part III which is coming to PS5 for sure.    … Expand
  99. CCC78
    Nov 20, 2020
    3
    Story: 0/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    World design: 5/10
    Enjoyability: 0/10
    Conclusion: 3/10
  100. GGGRRR
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Well, where should I begin. In short they just take all gameplay mechanics from original game and put them here and that’s it.
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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