The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Eskimo0504
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game in my opinion hit it out of the park. That being said it is a game you are either going to love or you are going to hate no in between. Definitely a must try for anyone thinking about doing so.
  2. Mentalgent
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    This game was the biggest disappointment I've had in gaming. And it all hinged on the story which was complete and utter garbage from start to finish. A deliberately frustrating shambles with few redeeming qualities other than it looks nice. Gameplay was ok but was tainted by the excremental funk that was the abomination of a storyline. I should have taken my money and glued the notes toThis game was the biggest disappointment I've had in gaming. And it all hinged on the story which was complete and utter garbage from start to finish. A deliberately frustrating shambles with few redeeming qualities other than it looks nice. Gameplay was ok but was tainted by the excremental funk that was the abomination of a storyline. I should have taken my money and glued the notes to my face, then lit the notes on fire. It would have been just as torturous as actually playing the game but I would have saved myself 25 hours of my life… Expand
  3. DandyG33
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Stressful to play through the game but I've just finished it. I don't understand why would anyone play a game that makes you mad the majority of the time. I mean we are trying to have fun to play video games right? This is not the right representation because unlike movies, you need to control certain characters and force you to play certain plotted acts...it's painful and it's not fun! IStressful to play through the game but I've just finished it. I don't understand why would anyone play a game that makes you mad the majority of the time. I mean we are trying to have fun to play video games right? This is not the right representation because unlike movies, you need to control certain characters and force you to play certain plotted acts...it's painful and it's not fun! I am disappointed that maybe Naughty Dog forgot the true meaning of video game...after all we just want to enjoy it and have fun.… Expand
  4. wildlife81
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This was a terrible torture.
    They shattered my beautiful experience about TLOU, leaving nothing but hatred, as they said.

    I've been waiting five years to see this **** and I'm an idiot.
  5. Wyffel
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    The game is very good in a lot of ways, but also leaves me confused with its weird narrative decisions. Because of its predecessor's massive success people naturally expected almost the impossible and had too high expectations for the game, so they couldn't enjoy it when something didn't go their way. The Last Of Us didn't need a second game, but fortunately it's not as bad as it couldThe game is very good in a lot of ways, but also leaves me confused with its weird narrative decisions. Because of its predecessor's massive success people naturally expected almost the impossible and had too high expectations for the game, so they couldn't enjoy it when something didn't go their way. The Last Of Us didn't need a second game, but fortunately it's not as bad as it could have been. It is a very unfriendly game narratively and makes a fair half of its players want to quit and watch the ending from Youtube, and I totally understand why. The pacing is very off which you could view as a massive mistake or conscious decision to make the player feel bad (which it does). But when looking back at the story as a whole, it starts to make sense and has so much great stuff in it most people can't see through their rage which is caused by some bold moves from the directors. The problem is that because of the pacing, player's interest drops too quickly. And from a game so reliant on a good story, this game really missed some points there. Good story but executed in a weirdly manner.
    Gameplay is very good, although the enemy AI is quite dumb and makes killing them way too easy. The graphics can't probably get any better with ps4.    … Expand
  6. KeysJoin
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog, this is easily your guys’ best work since Uncharted 2 and there is a reason why you guys are the top underdogs in the gaming business on delivering the very best experience as possible and I hope you guys get royally compensated for creating this incredible follow-up masterpiece. No wonder why HBO’s The Last of Us is happening with Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl’s Craig MazinNaughty Dog, this is easily your guys’ best work since Uncharted 2 and there is a reason why you guys are the top underdogs in the gaming business on delivering the very best experience as possible and I hope you guys get royally compensated for creating this incredible follow-up masterpiece. No wonder why HBO’s The Last of Us is happening with Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin on-board for the live adaptation..… Expand
  7. MIKEMAC1210
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    The concept of this game should not work when you explain it to someone. Breaking down to the simplest explaination you would have to be crazy to think anyone could like it. Which I won’t get into as it’s spoilers. But once you go from beginning to end, what a journey you go on that brings out so much emotion. Anger, sadness and happiness. This is the most realistic game I’ve ever played.The concept of this game should not work when you explain it to someone. Breaking down to the simplest explaination you would have to be crazy to think anyone could like it. Which I won’t get into as it’s spoilers. But once you go from beginning to end, what a journey you go on that brings out so much emotion. Anger, sadness and happiness. This is the most realistic game I’ve ever played. And the story did what it was supposed to, make you think about it for days. A gripping story that just stays with you in any medium is what you want. In a book, movie, game. Anyone who hates this story, I get it. It’s very divisive. But you HAVE to play till the end and not quit after 2 hours like some did. You know it’s insane when you hate a character so much in the beginning to not wanting them dead at the end.… Expand
  8. Switchstyles
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    I went into this game despite the negative reviews that were already left on it on day one. I thought the story would get better as I played, awesome graphics and game play are what kept me going. After having about 15-20 hours invested and the story getting worse and worse I decided I have to see this game through to the end and I was just disappointed over all... this could have been soI went into this game despite the negative reviews that were already left on it on day one. I thought the story would get better as I played, awesome graphics and game play are what kept me going. After having about 15-20 hours invested and the story getting worse and worse I decided I have to see this game through to the end and I was just disappointed over all... this could have been so much better. What’s done is done I suppose, I won’t be buying another naughty dog game ever again.… Expand
  9. b4F123
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Great graphics and amazing storyline, this game does not deserve all the hate it's getting right now. Yes, the story may not be what most of us expected or wanted it to be, but TLOU Part 2 is about the story of Ellie (and other characters) not the ones we imagine it to be, the game made me relate to the protagonist unlike any other game I have ever played and there are life lessons to beGreat graphics and amazing storyline, this game does not deserve all the hate it's getting right now. Yes, the story may not be what most of us expected or wanted it to be, but TLOU Part 2 is about the story of Ellie (and other characters) not the ones we imagine it to be, the game made me relate to the protagonist unlike any other game I have ever played and there are life lessons to be learned in this game, it truly is a masterpiece.… Expand
  10. Sukru111
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Good game go brrrrrrrrrrrrr yaw mk 75 karakteri nasıl doldurayım güzel olmuş işte
  11. Fondantcookie
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Great game. I wasn’t happy with all the plot points but I can understand and appreciate why some decisions were made. Emotional rollercoaster from start to end. Gripping game. Loved it!
  12. Bane446
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    (Spoiler free)
    Trust me.. it took me a while figuring out if I should play this game with the ongoing controversy going on. I trust me on this! This game is mindblowing! Even the word masterpiece is not enough to describe the past of us part 2 just play it yourself.
  13. garymad2
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    the story is terrible, ending make you feel like you just wanna die
    EVERYTHING IS A MESS
  14. PatWag
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Idk what's wrong with haters. Gameplay is ridiculous. Story is crazy. The fact that I go from hating abby to questioning which character my loyalty lies to between her and ellie is an example of superb storytelling. Idk if people are mad the transgender thing or the fact that ellie is a lesbian, but it seems like hate rather than constructive criticism
  15. NQCowboys2796
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Enjoyed the first half of the game. Once finding out I had to do all 3 days again as Abby, I went from looking into every nook and cranny, to just run and gun. As it was sorta pointless as you know what’s going to happen. Also don’t understand how Joel could get so easily ambushed in this game, but in the first game he knew straight away that the man on the highway who wanted help, was apart of an ambush, and he even didn’t trust Ellie at the start but did Abby. After finishing the game I sat back and fought to myself that whole journey was pointless, and felt like I would of been better off just spoiling the game for myself and not buying it. Positives are great graphics and I enjoy the combat and the new prone and hiding features. The best thing ND can do in my opinion. Is for this to be the final Last of Us game, and move onto another project.… Expand
  16. SeanSMEGHEAD
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    I had to sign up here and write a review, mainly because i was so disappointed at the lack of diversity of thought in games journalism giving a game with many glaring faults the title of 'masterpiece'.

    So the positives: •Great presentation such as its graphics and environments. Animation is by far the best we've seen this generation. Enemies have a very human like response in and to    I had to sign up here and write a review, mainly because i was so disappointed at the lack of diversity of thought in games journalism giving a game with many glaring faults the title of 'masterpiece'.

    So the positives:

    •Great presentation such as its graphics and environments. Animation is by far the best we've seen this generation.
    Enemies have a very human like response in and to combat, they'll call each others name when one dies, they'll give orders and sometimes scream in agony on the floor as they bleed out from missing a limb... awesome.

    •overall gameplay is brutal and meaty like the first, with additions like a dodge button, being able to crawl to enter stealth in tall grass. New additions such as dogs and new infected keep it fresh enough for the 25-30 hour total length. Upgrade trees giving different choices of playstyle are neat.

    • brilliant accessibility and difficulty customization, by far the best on console.

    Now the negatives:

    • The story is very poorly paced, there are rumours a lot was cut, chopped and changed, you can tell they clearly had disagreements with how to pace and lay out the story- its a mess.

    • For a Last of Us sequel it has poor writing, both in the dialogue and the really clear contrivances that play out.

    •Unlikeable characters of which the game very bluntly tries to force empathy with by using props like other characters who's whole purpose is to get the player feeling a certain way or to add to the overall commentary of the game. The game is happy to use Joel as a tool to cheaply attempt the player to feel emotion rather than it occurring through natural dialogue or events.

    • Its pretentious and the main focus of everything is the commentary it tries to make. People who feel this game is a masterpiece will go onto condescend how others "might not get it" or "lack empathy" or even disregard it as all bigotry (although there are attempts to hate this game because... gays?) Listen... the theme is so heavy handed its hard to miss, so is the commentary the game bludgeons the player depressingly with over and over and over with...

    it's abit self indulgent and all of it is premised on one scene very early on being the motive for revenge, said scene is the issue, if you don't buy into it being believable or you think its contrived its extremely hard to buy into the story going forward and feel anything but being taken on the most depressing roller coaster ride where characters are bland, unlikable (especially Ellie) and changed.

    I feel like Naughty Dog took one of the most beloved game and characters of all time and decided to turn it into a message and commentary with those characters being the sacrifice for said commentary, while inverting some characters to maybe attempt to either add depth or complexity but ultimately fails in a way that reminds me of the trend set from season 8 of Game of Thrones or the latest Star Wars.

    Yes, that bad.

    Lastly, i dont know why so many in games media thought this game was perfect when players and even 'influencers' feel so different.. Maybe they did just genuinely enjoy it and games media has a severe lack of diversity of thought... maybe it was activism and progressive politics (of which i feel this game has been somewhat unfairly characterised as having blunt identity politics...it doesn't). Who knows, but its far from a piece of art imho but the gameplay is phenomenal.

    I had two playthroughs roughly 55 hours total.

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  17. MannyZer0
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 6/10

    What a mess!

    I never thought a game would disappoint me so much that I would come and leave a detailed review. I spent 30 hours playing The Last of Us Par 2 and I did not enjoy them.

    Following an amazing game that was The Last of Us, this game falls short. To start off the players are not given a multiplayer mode which would have not changed the review but it would have been better than to just leave us with the bitter taste that ending was. This game takes a story approach that I have not seen any game/movie done successful in a long time. Joel, the main protagonist of the first game was no saint and some can argue he saw it coming, but how many parents did he and Ellie killed while in their quest? Even now in the second game, Ellie becomes a mythical beast just killing anyone in her sight. Joel deserved a better death. As a player what really bothered me was killing Joel and making me play as the killer for half of the game. Why ? On top of that the director of this game thinks that while we play as her we will forgive her. This game even makes Ellie look like a villain. I lost count on how many times I let Ellie put a bullet in Abby's head to get some type of satisfaction out of the whole encounter. This game had no identity and did not know what to do with its characters. The game also introduces idiotic side characters that you only want to avoid. I have no issue with Ellie being lesbian or Abby being built like a wrestler. I actually liked they did not have the generic type of character. I did have an issue as to why the game had to force a love triangle with the two characters it had. Funny enough they all end dead except Dina which was my least favorite side character.

    I would have loved if this game would have let me the player make choices and my choices had consequences in the story. The developers had plenty of time to develop this game. The graphics show the true potential of the PlayStation 4. I played it with the basic edition and still ran amazing. The gameplay was almost the same as the first one except they added some small mechanics that changed the formula a bit.

    Overall, I feel disappointed. The game is not as bad as most people make it look like here, however, the game is not a masterpiece either.    … Expand
  18. Alechander
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    I really liked the game but there are problems with the storytelling of the plot.
  19. Athan78
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game is pure perfection, even more mature than the first one!
    The best survival post-apocalyptic game so far. All the hater reviews lack reason
    and empathy and their arguments are ridiculous to say the least. Don't let them ruin your
    experience of this game. I almost did by listening to so many negative complains.
    But then I played the game and I realized it was all nonsense.
  20. theGnugg
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Stop reading reviews and play it. If you have already finished the game, then you know why people are saying it’s a masterpiece.
  21. isabelo
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Любимая игра. Всё идеально, да грустно, но игра шикарная
  22. TheSl1m3RZD
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Кому надо, то переводите на остальные языки. Мне же удобнее выкладывать свое мнение на русском. Не буду рассуждать о геймплее и графике ведь главное в играх это конечно же сюжет.

    Если вам не понравилась игра из-за сюжета из-за лгбт-сообщество,феминизм и смерти одного из персонажей - вы тупое быдло. Naughty Dogs смело поступили и написали историю НЕ ПО ШАБЛОНУ классических игр и    Кому надо, то переводите на остальные языки. Мне же удобнее выкладывать свое мнение на русском. Не буду рассуждать о геймплее и графике ведь главное в играх это конечно же сюжет.

    Если вам не понравилась игра из-за сюжета из-за лгбт-сообщество,феминизм и смерти одного из персонажей - вы тупое быдло. Naughty Dogs смело поступили и написали историю НЕ ПО ШАБЛОНУ классических игр и фильмов, а оригинально и актуально. Сейчас все больше и больше боряться меньшинства не традиционной ориентации за свои права, и вместо того чтобы поставить на аватарку флаг ЛГБТ (как будто это чем то помогает утвердить права людей не традиционной ориентации), они выкатывают игру со всеми этими актуальными проблемами. Да, в некоторых местах выглядит нелепо , но на есть свои причины.
    Смерть одного из героев (не будем спойлерить), как по мне, специально сделали очень не благородной и совершенно тупой. И вместо того, чтобы люди, которые прониклись персонажем из прошлой части, имели цель идти мстить за него - они просто начали осуждать игру, типу тупая дискриминация прав, как же так, могли бы по-епичнее сделать смерть ***.
    А концовка игры это отдельная тема, ведь именно она раскрывает главного персонажа игры (Элли) не как машину мести, а как человека, прошедшего через многие трудности.
    Да, моя поэма не столь грамотная и четко выражена, но вы должны были уловить суть. Наконец скажу, что игра ЗАСЛУЖИВАЕТ ВНИМАНИЕ не только поклонникам серии игры, но и как новым игрокам.    … Expand
  23. Skittypunk
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great gameplay, great graphics,
    This game was made with a lot of effort and heart, I will not denay that, and honestly I hope it can be a success comercially
    But for me, it does not deserve 10 or 9, or 1 and 3, the last of us shined especially for its history, and the first one is superior in thisaspect, I know part 2 wanted to give a 'different way to show revenge' but it fails for me    … Expand
  24. d7oomySA
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    I don't know where to begin with. TLOU2 destroys EVERYTHING that made the first game great. It's a **** revenge story that I couldn't care less about. The graphics are great, but it wasn't the graphics that made the first game won so many prizes; it was the STORY! here the returning characters (etc Joel, Ellie and ...) don't behave like they were introduced in the first game. they areI don't know where to begin with. TLOU2 destroys EVERYTHING that made the first game great. It's a **** revenge story that I couldn't care less about. The graphics are great, but it wasn't the graphics that made the first game won so many prizes; it was the STORY! here the returning characters (etc Joel, Ellie and ...) don't behave like they were introduced in the first game. they are completely different people, and very stupid people. The dialogues are cheesy and stupid AF. And don't get me started about the ending! If you played the first game, this game makes all you did in the first game completely pointless. And the whole story in this one is completely pointless too once you reach the ending. Don't buy it, don't waste your money… Expand
  25. JeshaN
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all some backstory. Let me first say i am a brown dude with very high regards for liberal views. Now that out of the way. Also I am a PC gamer bought PS3 just to play GTA 5 back in the days and a friend gave me Uncharted 3 and fell in love with the series and Naughty Dogs storytelling. Bought PS4 and also bought Last of Us for PS3 and remastered for PS4. I still play the game time to time like watching a movie again and again that I like. Now lets get to Last of 2.

    Joel Dies : No problem, I knew its was going to be his fate since I first saw the revel trailer in my gut.
    How he dies: No problem there, someone taking revenge, he was not a saint
    He was stupid: He let his guard down no problem
    Lesbian, transgender, leftist messages: No problem, I think they should push more of these so we feel normal the way forward in our diverse real world
    Ending: Forgiveness, No problem with that

    THE PROBLEM ? : I do not want to play as ABBY, here is the thing I have every single Uncharted game in my collection except the lost legacy. You know why ? Because I do not care about those characters in uncharted universe. When you buy a Part 2 of a story based game you expect a certain things. For me Last of us is about Joel and Ellie like uncharted about Sully and Drake. The story could have remained same but could have been just Eliies part and later added dlc could have shown Abbys part as they shown Ellies part in first games DLC so we could justify the ending in P2 just like in P1. Force playing as Abby and breaking the story like this jumble way really messed up the story. Do not get me wrong I can handle the dark brutal story but not in this messy way. This is not upto the Naughty Dog standards. Somehow I felt cheated, if you want Abbys story you could have made another separate game like lost legacy as well. Another problem is making me feel bad, hey man whoever wrote the story, learn the difference between a dark story and making the audience feel bad forcefully. Telltale Walking Dead following Clementine was a dark story, where Joel like character Lee dies in first season. But this one is just garbage and you feel guiltier than the Walking Dead playing this game.

    Gameplay felt very polished and graphic my god it is the most gorgeous graphics I have seen in PS4 to date. Here you can see the Naughty Dog Standard. But I have a PC with 2060 TI GPU which was almost the price of a PS4. I do not play games from Naughty Dogs in PS4 for graphics but for story and experience. And if I have a bad experience and feel bad about my self after playing this game then whats the point.

    I do not want to keep this game as I will never play this again and will be selling this to second hand market, I also urge those who bought this do not want to keep sell it to second hand market and flood it. They might have leaked the footage themselves like Thor Ragnarok to create controversy and let the you tubers fired up for free marketing. They sold around four million copies already. Buy it from second hand market guys do not pay them $60, its not worth it and you will not keep it.

    Here is what I will do, I will forget about this game soon and pretend it does not exist. Again the difference between Part 1 I have 2 copy of that in my collection in a very safe showcase and this is going to another person for 20-30 droller. Another thing, good luck selling it to me and a lot of angry gamer a remastered version for PS5. This franchise is dead to me over and out.

    4/10 for the people who worked day and night to make this **** story into a decent game.    … Expand
  26. IGORBRGAMES
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I really like the game! After 3 years of waiting, it becomes my favorite game after the last of us 1. about the story ... I really think it depends a lot on the maturity of each player, he really wasn't pleasant as the first one, this darker theme it puts you under pressure all the time, but the story is really good, it certainly varies people disagree more .... the game is absolutelyI really like the game! After 3 years of waiting, it becomes my favorite game after the last of us 1. about the story ... I really think it depends a lot on the maturity of each player, he really wasn't pleasant as the first one, this darker theme it puts you under pressure all the time, but the story is really good, it certainly varies people disagree more .... the game is absolutely perfect. (THANK YOU NAUGHTY DOG for providing this long-awaited experience.)… Expand
  27. xampai
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Put 40+ hours into this amazing game. Don’t believe the haters, this game is worth the purchase.
  28. SheikhSheeraz
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Played the game
    Liked how,the developers allowed us to play from both the characters for us to understand the story more
    Loved it
  29. ice20102015
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Okay so first things first lets just get this out the way yes i'm giving this game a 10, but that does not mean its perfect. No game is perfect, but this game is truly amazing and does exactly what Naughty Dog wanted it to.

    Story: When they want you to be angry you will be. When it wants you to be sad you will be. When a story makes you feel exactly what the writers want you to feel    Okay so first things first lets just get this out the way yes i'm giving this game a 10, but that does not mean its perfect. No game is perfect, but this game is truly amazing and does exactly what Naughty Dog wanted it to.

    Story: When they want you to be angry you will be. When it wants you to be sad you will be. When a story makes you feel exactly what the writers want you to feel then the story does its job and this game does that better than pretty much any other game I've ever played. Its not a bad story just because it doesn't go the way you wanted. i'm trying to keep this as spoiler free as possible, but a lot of the negative reviews come from people who saw the leaks and never even played the game, or started the game got to a point something happens and they just say nope its trash and never finish it. If you completely finished this game and still didn't like it then you are entitled to you opinion, but that's not where most of the bad reviews come from.

    Game play: What can i say if you played the last of us 1 and enjoyed the game play. Then you will enjoy the game play here as its similar to the first game, but everything is very much improved.

    Graphics: this is probably the most obvious thing about the game. Its absolutely Beautiful. I can't tell you the number of times i just stopped whatever i was doing to just admire the scenery. whether it was looking at snow covered mountains or taking in all the over grown grass and trees.

    Sound: this is another area where the last of us 2 shines. everything from the sound of the guns to the music just feels right. The little things like enemy reaction to seeing someone die, and calling out their name, or how certain characters communicate without ever saying a word, but it somehow just make sense is crazy.

    So to sum all this up The Last of Us 2 is a roller coaster of emotions. i laughed, i cried, i was angry, happy, sad. it has its tense moments through out as you would expect, but at no point did i ever feel completely overwhelmed or that i just didn't care. So yes this game is not perfect, but it is without an doubt in my mind a Masterpiece.    … Expand
  30. Kierz
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    I can definitely understand why some people don’t like the game.personally I enjoyed it, I enjoyed the gameplay and most of the story and the were some really fun and heart racing moments and choices u had to make. A good video to watch on the game is this: https://youtu.be/Jiq0nR8ndD0
  31. Shootcat
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Great game with nice story twist. The ps4 game with the best graphik.
    A good Story with an interesting end.
    The gameplay is good. Ok. Not the best i seen in my life but its fine.
  32. Camillygm
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhorou aspectos do primeiro e ainda conseguiu trazer uma história que faz você sentir uma montanha russa de emoções a respeito dos personagens Gostaria que o final fosse mais feliz para a Ellie mas entendo a mensagem que o jogo queria passar
    Minha única reclamação é que a morte do Joel foi muito cedo acho que deveria ter mostrado mais algumas cenas com ele antes dela mas isso não fez com que eu gostasse menos do jogo    … Expand
  33. Stevecruz90
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing video game that really should be played. 10/10 gameplay 10/10 visual effects and the story is also great.
  34. Johnsonson
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This is hands down one of the most lovingly crafted video games I have ever played. The story is amazing, the game play is unreal the writing is top tier. everything about this game is incredible, please don't stop giving us incredible experiences Naughty Dog 10/10
  35. SilentDave95
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is a pretty brilliant character study, but it's also a fun (yes, fun) third-person stealth shooter with some next level gore effects. The story goes to some **** up places but it's not 100% misery porn, and it's less about revenge than it is about empathy and forgiveness.

    The criticisms that are valid (though I don't agree with them, I understand them): it's kinda long compared to other Naughty Dog games, clocking in at 21 hours for me personally, with a time rewind at the halfway point that makes the pace feel a bit strange; the story can be really dark and unforgiving, at times relentlessly so, to the point that I wouldn't recommend it to someone who can't handle watching movies about trauma; not every character is developed all that well (Isaac, and some of the minor WLF characters).

    The criticisms I don't consider valid at all: Joel deserved a noble death (nobody in The Last of Us deserves a noble death); Joel acted out of character before his death (he spent 5 years settling down in Jackson, helping strangers regularly with Tommy, and it is a sign of his growth as a character to have his final act be a heroic one (saving Abby)); Abby is unrealistically buff (living as a soldier in a stadium with a **** farm and a working gym oughta make you fit, not to mention her bulking up so much is motivated by her desire for revenge that lasts for 4 years compared to Ellie's rampage happening over three days); playing as Abby is false advertising or something (go check out the marketing materials for MGS2 that made it look like you'd be playing as Snake); ending sucks (if you wanted to kill Abby after everything that happened, you clearly went into this game wanting to hate it -- like, even if you don't forgive Abby, the fact is that she's not really any different from Ellie, so if you didn't want Abby to kill her in Seattle, you shouldn't want her to kill Abby at the end).

    10/10 because I've never seen a Naughty Dog game balance their gameplay and narrative so well before, and because you can shoot people's **** legs off.

    PS - if you hate this game, remember that games are an artistic work like a movie or a TV show, so if you buy it and you dislike it, it's not the same as if you buy a vacuum and it doesn't work. The Last of Us Part II is undeniably a polished and well made product, so if you disagree with the artistic choices, tough **** stop sending the creatives who worked on the game death threats ffs.    … Expand
  36. UematsuFF7
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Great game in general, I think the unpleasant aspect of it was playing as the main "villain" character but you get used to it and even empathize with both sides ot the story. It doesn't deserve all the hate it's getting, c'mon guys. 8/10 all in all, great music by Gustavo Santaolalla, improved game-play and awesome graphics for a console game.
  37. Elektri
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Я остался довелен игрой во всем, для меня она стала отличным продолжение первой части и закончила историю Элли и Джоэла
  38. QShaxx
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very emotional story that shows the journey of grief, revenge and forgiveness.… Expand
  39. IntelGay
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я думаю понятно что это очень хорошая и добротная игра. Как отдельный кусок произведения получилось очень хорошо, даже отлично! Геймплей, графика, сюжет, правда механики не слишком сильно изменились но они и так были воплощены до идеала.
    Если уж сравнивать с первой частью то тут всё неоднозначно. Первая часть лучше по двум пунктам... Во-первых компания Джоэла и Элли это просто бимба. Маленькая четырнадцатилетняя Элли которое всё же может за себя постоять вместе с бородатым, сильным но чёрствым Джоэлом. Во-вторых первая часть была сделана с нуля. Студия которая раньше занималась мультяшными играми по типу Crash Bandicoot взялась за создание суровой игры с элементами переключения и стелса. Вся вселенная проработана с нуля. Разработчики вообще думали что The Last of Us ждёт провал. Но этого не произошло.
    Вторую часть чуть проще было делать, хотя видно Нил Дракманн старался и я думаю у него получилось. Площадка была подготовлена, вселенная придуманна, сеттинг есть. Надо лишь было только продолжить логические историю и вывести игрока на эмоции приправляя посылом "насилие порождает насилие".
    Лично концовка мне понравилось это лучшее что могло быть в ситуации. Я могу оправдать и Элли и Эбби, но возможно склоняюсь к Элли так как она стала для нас всех родным человеком. На ваших глазах жестоко избили клюшкой для гольфа вашего практически отца. Отца которого вы не до конца простили. Те флешбеки в концовке показывают всю подлость ситуации. Элли попыталась простить Джоэла но это было лишь начала. Прощение заключается в дальнейшем общении, сопереживании, и любви фактически дочки и отца. И только Джоэла спустя два года простили, а его уже больше нет. Очень обидно и грустно. Я понимаю эти чувства Элли.
    Эбби и так уже настрадалась как и Элли. — её отца убили,
    — её товарищи и возлюбленный мертвы,
    — она осталась без дома (ВОФ). Голодная и уставшая Эбби которая была привязана на столбе. Я думаю хоть немного но она искупила смерть Джоэла. Далее убивать её — кощунство.
    Когда Элли топила Эбби она увидела тот самый флешбек с прощением, тем самым и простив Эбби.
    В концовке много посыла и смысла. Просто некоторым не понравилась сюжет. Либо фанатам которые хотели иначе, либо людям которые не поняли очевидных вещей. Начиная от локации боя, заканчивая оставленной гитарой Джоэла.
    The Last of Us единственное произведение (ни кино, ни мультфильм, ни сериал) которое оставило большой след на душе. Персонажи которым ты безумно сопереживаешь. С которыми ты хочешь встретиться, обнять, помочь и пожалеть что они попали в такую суровую реальность. Мне безумно жалко Элли...
    10/10    … Expand
  40. LeonF
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    This game is good and gameplay amazing but the end of the game leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth
  41. Reddog7
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a fantastic game. Well written with tons of character development (unlike what most people say). Character development comes in different forms, while Abby is a completely new character to the series, there is an arch with rich background. Ellie already has her background established so you have to provide her with a challenge which is losing Joel. Going from wanting to revenged to understanding of what Abby did is an arch of its own while throwing in a relationship building aspect with Dina which has its ups and downs like a normal relationship. The fact that a game can bring so many people great emotion (Love or hate) is fantastic that needs to be recognized. Another point I commonly see is that it “doesn’t stick to the Part 1 theme/style”. This brings up the Star Wars Force Awakens problem. If Naughty Dog did the same thing but slightly different, everyone would also hate it for not being a different game. Naughty Dog did well with this game. Good job building off of perfection with perfection.… Expand
  42. Mishelle-Gordon
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The people probably don’t know but life doesn’t go like we want. And this game remember us how the love or hate change ur self, our action has a consecuenses. we need to think about who we are inside, sometimes think we are a humans but our thoughts and actions let us see a monsters. It’s difficult talk about this things in this time many people want to raise your voice for wrong reason,The people probably don’t know but life doesn’t go like we want. And this game remember us how the love or hate change ur self, our action has a consecuenses. we need to think about who we are inside, sometimes think we are a humans but our thoughts and actions let us see a monsters. It’s difficult talk about this things in this time many people want to raise your voice for wrong reason, but GUYS... LIFE IS HIGHS AND LOWS this made us, now Ellie know that revenge don’t give you the peace and happiness that she wish. I’m so happy how the game go.... simple is AMAZING.… Expand
  43. Opterix
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us two is an incredible game combining a story that can only be fully told through interactive media, solid gameplay, and characters you will remember for the rest of your life. Well done Naughty Dog!… Expand
  44. jvid
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. game is fantastic. screw the unwarranted hate, its a bunch of fragile gamer boys crying "woke" because strong daddy died and "girl has MUSCLE!"… Expand
  45. Petr35
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed tlou2 and even tho that Joel dies, you have to play half of the game as Abby (character that everyone hate) and story isn't as good as the first one. It is still a good game and it doesn't deserve that hate.… Expand
  46. MCSythera
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The story of this game is deep and immersive, trying on and tackling social and moral issues while presenting a compelling, very realistic arc. The combat can be frustrating if you like to melee head-on and don't take your time to make enemies lose track of you before sprinting in, limiting your options to being sneaky or ranged. There were 2 issues I had during my play-through, which wereThe story of this game is deep and immersive, trying on and tackling social and moral issues while presenting a compelling, very realistic arc. The combat can be frustrating if you like to melee head-on and don't take your time to make enemies lose track of you before sprinting in, limiting your options to being sneaky or ranged. There were 2 issues I had during my play-through, which were 3 map tears which didn't have a negative impact on the game, and 1 instance where another character was pushed up into a closed room where I had to restart the chapter to fix the issue. The cutscenes were amazing, the story was brutal and fantastic. They truly expanded The Last of Us to new heights. I am sad to see people review-bombing this phenomenal game because they disliked story elements or were disappointed by the end of the game. Personally, The Last of Us Part II is a game worthy of awe for their storytelling and more games should try to achieve this level of depth and character.… Expand
  47. JagaiG
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This game does not deserve all the hate it is currently receiving. It is more than just a story about revenge - it's about loss, hatred and hope. The ending makes complete sense. Even if Ellie's character takes a depressing turn, we learn that in the end, she finds peace in accepting her loss, forgiving the one that brought her pain and moving on from the hurt. Many gamers are justThis game does not deserve all the hate it is currently receiving. It is more than just a story about revenge - it's about loss, hatred and hope. The ending makes complete sense. Even if Ellie's character takes a depressing turn, we learn that in the end, she finds peace in accepting her loss, forgiving the one that brought her pain and moving on from the hurt. Many gamers are just focusing on the plot holes rather than exploring the depth of the story and the moral behind it. Every character in the game have their own story, everyone have experienced loss and are trying to find hope in a merciless post-apocalyptic environment. Ellie's journey comes full circle by the end of the game and leaves the gamers with a bitter-sweet feeling that haunts you even days after ending the game.
    I feel bad for people who could not grasp the depth of the story.
    Don't base your judgement on reviews only. Give it a try and judge by yourself how the game moved you.    … Expand
  48. LMiranda17
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores games, senão o melhor que eu ja joguei na minha vida, com certeza o melhor da geração
  49. Johnny_gibby
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest game of all time in my humble opinion a perfect combination of the most clever and emotive narrative ever placed in a video game alongside breathtaking visuals and sound aswell as the most elite level of voice acting. And the classic gameplay of the first game Inhanced with new features like prone.

    The narrative is so clever and brilliant if you trust in naughty dog and you keep a open mind

    SPOILERS BELLOW

    The death of Joel has been said to be disrespectful were as in actual fact it is realistic and fits in with the world and law of the last of us. It was also very ballsy and ambitious from naughty dog which stopped the game from being just a carbon copy of the first game.

    The game has also gained criticism for having to play as Abby for the lions share of the game this is probably from close minded people who didn’t give it a proper chance your supposed to hate Abby and hate having to play with her but then you grow to love her due to her Joel esk character development. , they did horrible things in their past Joel was a hunter like the ones we see in Pittsburgh he “did what he had to do to survive” and he doomed the whole world with his selfish decision at the end of the first game Joel is not a hero but we see him become a better person and develop due to his bond with Ellie. Abby brutally killed a man in front of his “daughter” with a golf club but she develops as a character through her bond with lev. Also the Abby part of the game has the far superior gameplay and set pieces

    The game is genius in its two Abbie vs Ellie boss fights you don’t want to kill Ellie in the first fight and you don’t want to kill Abby in the last fight it makes you feel a feeling you cannot get in any other form of media wether that be book or a film.

    But the cherry on top for me is the final fight we’re you left to interpret who are you mashing square for is it Ellie trying to drown Abby or is it Abby trying to get Ellie of her

    It is genius

    Greatest game of all time.    … Expand
  50. Southpole
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Gameplay and story are amazing. I think I am one of the very few people who actually likes Abby even though I loved Joel:(. I’m very also confused why people are so surprised that Ellie is gay I mean we already knew this from Left Behind lol
  51. HumanAreMad
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. This is an historical moment that we're are going through and when we're gonna look at the history of videogame in the future, we are going to talk about a game that was daring and that didn't stop himself from standing up in front of the people that tries to spread the hate in that world. The game is about how group of people cannot understand each others differences. ThatA masterpiece. This is an historical moment that we're are going through and when we're gonna look at the history of videogame in the future, we are going to talk about a game that was daring and that didn't stop himself from standing up in front of the people that tries to spread the hate in that world. The game is about how group of people cannot understand each others differences. That lead up to violence and it's exactly what's happening outside of the game. This is genius work from ND.… Expand
  52. andrewfokeefe
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Affection for the “The Last of Us” remains so strong as to leave any successor labelled unworthy. Its characters were uncommonly human and complex for the medium. Dialogue was naturalistic and subtle. Normally in games, nothing is withheld—it’s all agonisingly surface-level. TLOU respected its audience, both expecting and requiring their patience, in a way which for its time felt fresh.Affection for the “The Last of Us” remains so strong as to leave any successor labelled unworthy. Its characters were uncommonly human and complex for the medium. Dialogue was naturalistic and subtle. Normally in games, nothing is withheld—it’s all agonisingly surface-level. TLOU respected its audience, both expecting and requiring their patience, in a way which for its time felt fresh. Part II shares many of its predecessor’s strengths. That said, side-characters are sidelined, archetypical, and generally less interesting than in Part I. Leads, too, are less immediately likeable. Ellie is damaged, quasi-mute, carrying trauma which extinguishes her fiery spirit. Her co-lead is stoic and gritty—vulnerable but only if you’re listening closely. The game’s story is more structurally daring than Part I’s, and will appeal to fewer sensibilities. It occupies a vision of the future even crueller and more nihilistic than before. Characters’ monstrousness takes centre stage—moments of tenderness are fewer and further between. Violence is considerably more explicit and rendered in greater detail and more frequency. Gameplay is an astonishing improvement. TLOU was a game in which the player crouched behind waist-high boxes and tried to ignore their allied NPC noisily sprinting around under enemy’s noses. Stealth is now tight, tense, and convincing. Encounters are drawn out across enormous maps, and sometimes for up to ten minutes. There’s less tactical variety than a game like MGSV. But this was much better at making me use every option presented. You will be required to constantly switch between weapons, keep moving and improvise. The game takes a little while to find its feet—it took until Hillcrest for me, which is several hours in—but has a knockout second half with some memorable encounters. It’s a surprisingly long game—and one which arguably outstays its welcome. But I started through again from the beginning straight away. One niggle: ammo and items are less scarce. The game is a little too generous by default, but this setting and others can be adjusted in a comprehensive difficulty menu. It won’t please everyone—but like TLOU1, the fact it’s not trying to is probably the best thing about it. AAA games are so synonymous with artistic cowardice that it’s refreshing whenever any big-budget fare which could be considered disagreeable comes along. Without debates provoked by unique games like this, the whole thing would stagnate.… Expand
  53. Loogyturtle
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Absolutely in love with this game. It did its job, makes you think about everyones different perspectives and puts you through emotional turmoil. I can't stop thinking about it, it's different routes, decisions, what everyone has to go through, ect. That's what a brilliant game does, makes you think, and feel.
  54. Brenbird
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughtydog,

    I wanted to take the time to do my part in saying how wonderfully powerful this game is. This game captures (and I mean that in the most literal sense) so many different human experiences in such a beautiful way. What you’ve created here is without a doubt a masterpiece. Please keep following your intuition with stories and games.    … Expand
  55. mmqn
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This is certainly a divisive game; almost everyone either completely hates it or completely loves it. I’m in the latter camp. If you’re able to, please go into this game with as few impressions of it as possible (which is ironic if you’re reading this review).

    I love it because I believe it’s an incredibly emotionally complex game. There’s multiple layers to every event and detail in the    This is certainly a divisive game; almost everyone either completely hates it or completely loves it. I’m in the latter camp. If you’re able to, please go into this game with as few impressions of it as possible (which is ironic if you’re reading this review).

    I love it because I believe it’s an incredibly emotionally complex game. There’s multiple layers to every event and detail in the game and I think the people who hate it are just unable to comprehend that depth. There is obviously room for improvement, but I think for the most part the story is told incredibly and executed beautifully.    … Expand
  56. Scave
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Ignore the worthless user score, as it only really serves as an indication of just how self-entitled and toxic the gaming community can be. It's a constant problem with sequels when developers radically change the narrative instead of just delivering More Of The Same Part 2. The story is both poignant and gripping and the action is tense and compelling. Difficulty can be incrediblyIgnore the worthless user score, as it only really serves as an indication of just how self-entitled and toxic the gaming community can be. It's a constant problem with sequels when developers radically change the narrative instead of just delivering More Of The Same Part 2. The story is both poignant and gripping and the action is tense and compelling. Difficulty can be incredibly frustrating in certain fights, but overall a classic game.… Expand
  57. nunoacbarreto26
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Perfect game... 10/10 .... game of the decade. huge feel of emptyness all over my body.
  58. SadDryPotato
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Honestly a second masterpiece. So much lore, everything connects, and there's so many interesting discussions to have, finding meaning in the subtleties of the facial expressions, the body language, small details you may not notice on the first playthrough, symbolism, themes and foreshadowing...It's all there.
    This game was meant to be replayed and dissected like an engrossing literary    Honestly a second masterpiece. So much lore, everything connects, and there's so many interesting discussions to have, finding meaning in the subtleties of the facial expressions, the body language, small details you may not notice on the first playthrough, symbolism, themes and foreshadowing...It's all there.
    This game was meant to be replayed and dissected like an engrossing literary essay. This is one of the games that years down the line will finally be appreciated as the art it is. I truly believe in my 10/10 score.    … Expand
  59. SportyGeek
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Quite possibly one of the greatest games ever made. The ND team completely outdid themselves
  60. Enegy
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. I can’t believe the hate it’s getting for some of the dumbest reasons. Truly a masterpiece and thank you ND for letting me experience it.
  61. schnitzski
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Really excellent game. incredibly detailed game-play that only expands on the previous game. best played on harder difficulties to get the nuances of game-play and the tension and stress that it can provide. A well written but decisive story that does pull you along for 30 hours on hard mode. Visuals are the best of a console generation, voice acting and mocap is high quality. PeoplesReally excellent game. incredibly detailed game-play that only expands on the previous game. best played on harder difficulties to get the nuances of game-play and the tension and stress that it can provide. A well written but decisive story that does pull you along for 30 hours on hard mode. Visuals are the best of a console generation, voice acting and mocap is high quality. Peoples backlash to the story is undeserved, and issues they have with specific characters are issues they have with the community not the game. This is a worth while story that anyone who enjoys games should participate in. Big fan, but definitely play it on Hard or higher to really get that stress.… Expand
  62. toilntrouble
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved every minute of this game. Great storytelling, plain and simple. Once again, Naughty Dog uses their platform to their advantage. We already love Ellie from the first game, and now we follow her on her quest for revenge, but it’s not so simple. People aren’t simple. Naughty Dog puts us in control of another player, Joel’s murderer. We want to hate her, but she is in Ellie’s place too. Naughty Dog makes us empathize with her, leading to a confrontation that will leave the player worried for both parties, and conflicted with every step forward and bullet shot. It would be easier to stay with Ellie, to hate Abby, but not nearly as interesting. Naughty Dog forces Ellie, Abby and us, to confront our impulse to get even, to do violence. Violence begets violence, but a selfless act can also be contagious, and we’re all just people trying to survive.… Expand
  63. RomulusReviews
    Jul 9, 2020
    6
    Naughty Dog dropped the ball on this one. Last of Us Part ll was the most anticipated PS4 exclusive I think there has ever been, and possibly the most anticipated game of all time. With a petty revenge story that drives the plot, which doesn't even conclude with a satisfying ending, the characters all seem to feel meaningless and misguided. The story was pointless. Visuals and gameplayNaughty Dog dropped the ball on this one. Last of Us Part ll was the most anticipated PS4 exclusive I think there has ever been, and possibly the most anticipated game of all time. With a petty revenge story that drives the plot, which doesn't even conclude with a satisfying ending, the characters all seem to feel meaningless and misguided. The story was pointless. Visuals and gameplay does hold the game up on it's legs, however, that just is not enough to make this nearly as wonderful as the original installment. Such a shame.… Expand
  64. Ansixsix
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Solid 8 for me, the combat it's good, although not fresh but if it's not broken, don't fix it. Graphics, sound, visuals, colors, particles, animations, everything is top notch
    The bad: besides de cycle of violence, which is the theme of the game, there is also other cycle, the cycle of: combat → heal → loot → repeat. After a while it gets repetitive and the way the story is told it's a    Solid 8 for me, the combat it's good, although not fresh but if it's not broken, don't fix it. Graphics, sound, visuals, colors, particles, animations, everything is top notch
    The bad: besides de cycle of violence, which is the theme of the game, there is also other cycle, the cycle of: combat → heal → loot → repeat. After a while it gets repetitive and the way the story is told it's a little weird but enjoy it anyway, definitely a must play for anyone who has a PS4.    … Expand
  65. Santiago_Weglin
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tengo que decir que la jugabilidad mejoro bastante, la reacción de los enemigos a la muerte de sus compañeros o la implementación de un sigilo tan bien conseguido hace al mundo de the last of us parte 2 algo más realista y provoca que te adentres más en el juego. No es una historia de amor familiar como en el primero, pero tiene todo lo que necesita una historia, y lo más importante es el mensaje que da el juego, la venganza solo trae pérdidas, como Abby con sus amigos y Ellie con su familia. Ya se sabía que este juego no iba a tener un final hermoso, es una historia más realista y cruel, si quieres tener un buen final, juega un uncharted o algún juego por el estilo. No es el mejor juego del mundo pero para nada el peor. Es un muy buen trabajo y una muestra de cómo los juegos pueden afectarte emocionalmente, ya que yo pasé por muchas emociones durante mi partida, como el gigante odio hacia Abby hasta que descubrí su punto de vista. Simplemente un muy buen juego y con un final que impacta mucho.… Expand
  66. dannybrenes
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. The greatest narrative experience of my life. Neil Druckman, you’re a genius (and brave one at that).
  67. mertssyy
    Jul 10, 2020
    3
    Güzel oynanış bok gibi senaryo resmen oyunun ağzına sıçan social justice warriorluk muhabbeti eğer last of us 1 i oynadıysanınız oyun büyük ihtimalle size bok gibi gelecektir ama oynamadıysanız beğenebilirsiniz
  68. MishanyaGr
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    Проспать такую игру это хуже чем человека убить, в плане сюжета игра полнейшее говно, как и геймплей
  69. Asthenicbeet199
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ho giocato il primo aspettavo il 2° episodio da anni, una delusione totale dal punto della storia e anche dal punto del combattimento.
    EVITARE    … Expand
  70. GrayLong
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    After playing it once, she will stay with you forever. Best game i ever. It spoils the first part but for the better. A lot of emotions. This is a brilliant game. Thank you "Naughty Dog"& Neil.
    P.S. I think I'll start learning to play the guitar, again :)
  71. CHANhe
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    игры просто насмешка над фанатами первой части.....
  72. needpeace
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only problem i had was the ending, i felt like the game should have ended with the first farm house scene with Ellie, Dina and the baby.… Expand
  73. Cordee710
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Loved it, story was unlike any other story in a video game! Overcoming bias is a really hard thing to do, I'm glad they showed different perspectives.
  74. rachad94
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    The last of us part II embrace a huge gambling and from my perspective it paid off. While I understand some people playing the game and dislike it, It had a big impact on me. The only issue i felt is the pacing, which is inconsistent sometimes, overall it’s a solid 9/10.
  75. edfromthenet
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The game is about vengance being an obsession not that violence is bad... the message that the games give is amazing. A complete emotional challenge, you will need a couple of weeks to actually understand what the games is about. A complete peace of art
  76. Zeitgeistical
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to create an account to rate this. The game is an absolute 10. No matter the pettiness of thousands of users that simply saw the leaks and already made up their minds, this game is not meant to please the player in the sense we are used to. Nor did the first game do that, let's be honest here, the ending was absolutely brutal in what seemed a perfect bitter sweet story.

    The combat and the stealth in this game are easily one of the best out there. It's an absolute masterpiece in this regard.

    Now people are mad about the story, but the game has a compelling and brilliant told story. It makes you see similarities from different points of views. You are forced to do things that get under your skin, but since the ending of the first game (at the very least) that has been the point of this series. You are initially resistant to play as others characters, but they grow, you begin to see how similar they are to the characters you love and are so mad about throughout it's gameplay.

    It's a disruptive game. Unique, even. It is absolutely a must play.    … Expand
  77. LiamK19
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning and a compelling narrative.
    Odd that in a story of viruses, mutations, and cults, the most heart-pounding and gripping elements are the consequences of anger. The lengths one can go for vengeance is clearly the star of the show.
    The game is overly long and unmistakable in its over-the-top brutality. But it serves a purpose. And while some may argue that the creators were    Visually stunning and a compelling narrative.
    Odd that in a story of viruses, mutations, and cults, the most heart-pounding and gripping elements are the consequences of anger. The lengths one can go for vengeance is clearly the star of the show.
    The game is overly long and unmistakable in its over-the-top brutality. But it serves a purpose. And while some may argue that the creators were heavy-handed in their choices, I'd counter that argument by saying that it's important to be heavy-handed if you want to obliterate that which you hit.    … Expand
  78. daleomaster
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Gameplay, Graphics, environments, outstanding. Nothing more need be said about those. The story is much more under the surface then the first, a requires a lot of thinking to make ends of. I came out with a deep appreciation, and recommend anyone on the fence make their decision about this game by playing it.
  79. scaryanddamaged
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This game traumatised me deeply and made me ugly cry longer than any other game I’ve ever played in my whole life. It was quite the journey that really makes for an emotionally challenging experience. On my second playthrough now and loving all the details to pick up on with hindsight now in hand. Visually and aesthetically stunning in every possible way.
  80. Nalzaro
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. This is the best game ever. I love the gameplay, characters, sorry, narrative, pacing. I love everything. Thank you so much naughty dog.
  81. BERKUTGAMER
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So much LGBT! Very good gameplay and graphics on this generation. But the game has a lot of LGBT, and the plot is boring at some points.… Expand
  82. Seangosemann
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutly amazing.
    The last of us part 2 is the best game on the year 2020 on the ps4.
    And hope that neil druckman to make a part 3 for this franchise^^    … Expand
  83. lilgod8080
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing And that's more than just a game.
    Thank you naughty dog for everything
  84. AlexAntonov
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thanks Naughty Dog! It was awesome
    Закончил прохождение этого шедевра, прокручивая пережитое в моей голове, подобрать другие слова для этой игры достаточно трудно, но я постараюсь.После первой части казалось что история закончена,но Naughty Dog удалось сделать так, чтобы the last of us part 2 стала как неотъемлемым продолжением первой части, так и вполне самостоятельным произведением.
    По моему мнению, история получилась отличная, а что более важно, правдоподобная. С самого начала игра дает тебе клюшкой по голове, и показывает насколько жестокой будет эта игра, и как много боли и страданий нам предстоит пережить.Месть является важнейшим мотивом игры, играя за повзрослевшую Элли, не всегда кажется что она действует логично, и все её действия оправданы.Однако когда в конце игры нам добавляют финальные кусочки пазла, в виде флешбека с Джоэлом, все встает на свои места, и пройденный кровью путь, и запоздалое смирение с тем, что произошло.
    Что касается кампании за Эбби, это было очень неожиданно, и позволило показать другой взгляд на происходящее.Вначале было сложно играть, за так скажем "главного злодея" этой игры, но со временем, все стало не так однозначно.Уже не думаешь кто плохой, а кто хороший.Это как мне кажется прекрасная интерпретация того, что мир не делится "черное и белое".Могу сказать что к концу игры Эбби я сопереживал не меньше чем Элли.
    А финал и вовсе разбил мне душу, блестящая кульминация и пример того куда может завести одержимость местью.
    Крайне важно, что в the last of us 2 интересно не только наблюдать за сюжетом, но и играть.Геймплей выведен на новый уровень,и сочетает в себе лучшее от стелса и экшена.Мне было очень интересно проходить игру скрытно, но если меня замечали,игра тут же предлагала невероятной зрелищности экшен.Каждый удар, выстрел сопровождался криками и стонами противников, которых даже становилось жалко в определенные моменты, что еще раз показывает насколько жесток путь насилия.Исследование локаций тоже является важной частью геймплея, видно что каждый элемент сделан с душою, большое спасибо всем кто причастен к арту этой игры, за то что подарили множество красивых скриншотов, и невероятных пейзажей запавших мне в память.Хотелось бы также отметить прекрасную работу с освещением и графикой в целом, моя старушка PS4 показывала невероятную картинку, в какие то моменты казалось что смотришь фильм.
    Подводя итог, хочу сказать спасибо Naughty Dog за такое переживательное приключение в котором мне удалось побывать, после него есть что вспомнить и о чем задуматься.Я бы рекомендовал каждому пройти и составить свое мнение, и поделиться им, а не полагаться на летсплеи и общую истерию.Лично я не могу поставить этому шедевру меньше чем 10/10!
    Спасибо что прочитали.    … Expand
  85. SKILOdeBOREST13
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    For me, there are two words to define this game: perspective and maturity.
    Most games are based on explaining yourself all the time, this game doesn't care about that, the intention is to pass messages, whether the player understands it or not, likes it or not. Every game tends to toast the player after a stage, or at the end of the game, to create the feeling of reward and comfort. The    For me, there are two words to define this game: perspective and maturity.
    Most games are based on explaining yourself all the time, this game doesn't care about that, the intention is to pass messages, whether the player understands it or not, likes it or not. Every game tends to toast the player after a stage, or at the end of the game, to create the feeling of reward and comfort. The end of this game reminds me of great jobs, such as: Breaking Bad and Mr Robot ... what do they have in common?
    It is precisely because it is philosophical and reflective. It ends in a different way than most games, as the script is very different and mature from start to finish. It is not exactly new, but in this specific art (games) it is not common and, therefore, players are not used to this approach. At least for a while.    … Expand
  86. Alcastrel
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Crazy thing is....I truly believe Ellie did have a happy ending, we just missed the clues... another YouTuber commented on the letter you find at the farm when you are with Dina and the baby. It's from the baby's father's mom saying they will always have a place in Jackson if they choose to come back home. And, if you notice.....when Ellie leaves to fight Abby at the end....she's not wearing the bracelet Dina gave her....but when she returns...the camera zooms in on her hand ...we were focused on the fingers missing but looked completey passed the fact that now she is wearing the bracelet, possibly meaning she has already been to Jackson...and is living with Dina......she just went back to the farm for the guitar....but decided to leave it. That represents her finally being able to accept Joel's death and end the cycle of revenge.

    Here's some more things to back this claim......

    1. When she comes back to the farm...she's not hurt or not wearing any of her weapons.

    2. She doesn't seem surprised that everyone is gone when she enters the house. She doesn't call out Dina's name or anything.

    I think people were so caught up in "Revenge" that they missed all of these details.

    I wish I could remember the YouTubers name who pointed the letter and the bracelet out but sadly I don't remember... he/she is the real hero.....I just added more context and details to back their theory.    … Expand
  87. Credo05
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    I think the hate for this game is completely uncalled for, it seems ridiculous to give this game a 0 just because they killed your favourite character, and tried to explain that in the post-apocalyptic world, good people can be turned against eachother.
  88. alanleong88
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When i heard the news that the game is going to be suck... i was hesitate to finish the game or even start the game. Took me a month to finish the game. Here is what i thought about the game.

    Pros
    ------
    - The graphic and gameplay is great! gameplay is a little repetitive, but I'm still enjoying it
    - The world is more real than previous entry, they added more details and story in the game that makes me believable
    - Two characters gameplay, makes me understand each character's story more.
    - Because i get to understand Abby side of story, I started to care of her. I'm glad Ellie didn't kill Abby... But I can't forgive what she did to Joel. (It should have be Dina die instead of Joel)
    - Character Control has improved from the last game
    - Weapon and Ability upgrade are big improvement and i like it.

    Cons
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    - Enemy AI are not as intelligent as what the first demo shown(so Naughty Dog, please don't lie to us again)
    - I find the action and gunplay are not as good as the first one but is acceptable
    - Character Dialogues is kinda weird to me, is not Last of Us style, too slow and too much pausing in between dialogues....
    - Sex Scene is unnecessary in Last of Us story... Seriously, not necessary, kinda ruined the story.
    - Too much Flashback and some scene transition can edit better.
    - Abby's Gameplay are more exciting than Ellie's Gameplay and Abby have more interesting infected enemy.
    - Story is not the best Last of Us story.
    - Too many Characters sudden death.....

    In conclusion, you either love Last of Us Part II or hate it, so i can't give this game 10/10 but 8/10.

    If you want to keep the good memory of this game, just treat the Part II doesn't exist. Because of Part 1 ending is perfect cliffhanger and it will always be a masterpiece.

    If Naughty Dog decide to release Director's Edition that make the whole story interesting and didn't let Joel Die, I would love to play again.    … Expand
  89. GinThaHouse
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Even the amount of details in this game can score a 10. The music, the acting, the world they've put together, sound effects, easter eggs you name 'em.

    Just because the story wants you to think and question things doesn't make it necessarily a bad story. They are approaching a well known feeling from very different perspectives and backgrounds. They want us to feel sad and they want to    Even the amount of details in this game can score a 10. The music, the acting, the world they've put together, sound effects, easter eggs you name 'em.

    Just because the story wants you to think and question things doesn't make it necessarily a bad story. They are approaching a well known feeling from very different perspectives and backgrounds. They want us to feel sad and they want to go bold. Take it in and enjoy the ride.    … Expand
  90. BirolIsmail
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    After playing through the game I can say the story had the desire impact on me. I'm still thinking about it. Beats any TV show or movie and I'm only happy to see the gaming media advance so much in this generation. The sound/music, gameplay and graphics are the cherry on top for me. The game is up there among my all time greatest. A true masterpiece and a must play!
  91. Raulramber
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Un juego al que han puesto a parir, cuyos actores, actrizes, directores, diseñadores, etc.... Han recibido amenazas o malas palabras, incluso mensajes racistas, antisemitas y demás. Para mi el juego es un 10, la humanidad un 0
  92. Inferno131rus
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Awesome. I really do not understand why People hate this game. It is not about lesbians or anything, it's about completely different things.
  93. Skzszadt
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion TLoU part II is soo good but that ending... why cant we decide to kill abby or not.
    In the overall game is cool and beautiful. Btw we still dont know what happen with dina and JJ.    … Expand
  94. towelbox
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    it's really good. you should play it. tops the first one, in my opinion, but that's rather subjective.
  95. Beatris96
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coloro che hanno dato un voto basso a questo gioco a mio parere sono soltanto dei bambini capricciosi che non ne hanno colto la vera essenza. Il gameplay con Abby è stato a dir poco stupendo, anche io all'inizio ero un po' contraria, ma giocando con lei arrivi ad empatizzare e a capire il perché del suo gesto. Il finale è stato al pari di tutto il gioco. Se Ellie avesse ucciso Abby penso si sarebbe portata questo perso sulle spalle per tutta la vita. A dir poco meraviglioso, 10 è poco.… Expand
  96. fplavorante
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made! Best history ever created! Brutal, intense and realistic! Life changing!
  97. emarino10
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    An amazing game all around, for me, it was the logical continuation of a much acclaimed first part. Gritty and emotional, you’ll face dilemmas that will keep you thinking about them over and over again! Upgraded gameplay that rewards you for being stealthy, but doesn’t necessarily punish you for going all out on your enemies if you fight your encounters correctly. A compelling story (toAn amazing game all around, for me, it was the logical continuation of a much acclaimed first part. Gritty and emotional, you’ll face dilemmas that will keep you thinking about them over and over again! Upgraded gameplay that rewards you for being stealthy, but doesn’t necessarily punish you for going all out on your enemies if you fight your encounters correctly. A compelling story (to me) that makes you realize the villain is the one holding the gun, giving you different perspectives of a never ending revenge story. Overall a great experience!… Expand
  98. bfongbfong
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the greatest story I've ever played. As the youtube channel "Girlfriend Reviews" mentions, it starts off as a cliché, revenge story, but transforms completely into something never before done in storytelling, and something that can be achieved really only through an immersive video game experience.

    What other way for us to become fueled with rage, to BECOME Ellie, than for us to experience something as horrible as losing one of our favorite video game heroes of the 2010's? Which, is clearly not as bad as losing a real father figure like Ellie did. I felt so much anger, frustration, and conflict, being forced to play as Abby, hunting down.... myself.

    This game forces you to think critically outside of your subjective point of view about who's right and who's wrong. No game could challenge us morally like this game has. Another insightful thing that "Girlfriend Reviews" mentioned was that in the same way that we are forced to walk in the shoes of our hated enemy, and grow to see their struggle and empathize with them, Abby herself is walking in the shoes of Lev and Yara, her hated enemies, and learning to do care for them... I've never felt such a real guilt in a game from killing all of Abby's friends as I did when I began to learn and care about them... remembering how justified I felt in offing theses "bad guys."

    Not to even mention the gorgeous graphics, creative gameplay situations, varied environments, and lack of performance issues.

    HOWever..... WHY did they make me kill dogs :'(
    That level of conflict was almost on par with mashing the square button, trying to push a knife into Ellie's face or Abby's heart.

    Naughty Dog has proved again to be a master at making you feel SO conflicted. Beyond just sad or happy or angry, but complex emotions like guilt and conflict. What other game can do that! All in all, amazing.    … Expand
  99. SamirHeisenberg
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Thank you for this game and this STORY ! It's a great game with real risk in uncompromising history.
    No hero just human
  100. thepaperelf
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    The game has a touching, deep and mature story with a breathtaking narrative and gameplay. i understand the hate in the game, but only because I understand that most of the people in general that played the game are not mature or open-minded enough to accept differences and the reality of facts.

    The funny part about it is that the game talks about hate and how it acts in society, such    The game has a touching, deep and mature story with a breathtaking narrative and gameplay. i understand the hate in the game, but only because I understand that most of the people in general that played the game are not mature or open-minded enough to accept differences and the reality of facts.

    The funny part about it is that the game talks about hate and how it acts in society, such as how toxic and harmful it can be to the people who receive it and to the people who spread it out.

    You can be 10, 20, 30 or 50 years old, but if you're a prejudiced, immature or/and an ignorant person, you will totally hate the game. I get it, man. If this is the case, I tell you: grow up and try to see things beyond your limited view. The majority (not all, but the majority) prejudice comments just make the genius of the team behind the game more evident.

    Just to finish it: The Last of Us Part || is not a perfect game, but only because there's nothing perfect in this world. Anyway, this game gets really close to something I'd call "absolutely perfect". All my compliments to the Naughty Dog's team. You guys are the best.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  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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