The Last of Us Part II

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  1. RogeIsShemale
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    My review is this : The game shouldnt be ou there to the public consumption.It sucks 0/10. Save your money.
  2. vlnnso
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    The Last Of Us Part ll tries too hard to bring a emotional history, but fail by not having coherence between their narratives. In part 1, we see how Ellie and Joel relationships develop, slowly seeing the good and bad things of both character, but in the sequel, all of this is left for a couple flashbacks that relive the magic of the first game. Gameplay is improved, but nothing thatThe Last Of Us Part ll tries too hard to bring a emotional history, but fail by not having coherence between their narratives. In part 1, we see how Ellie and Joel relationships develop, slowly seeing the good and bad things of both character, but in the sequel, all of this is left for a couple flashbacks that relive the magic of the first game. Gameplay is improved, but nothing that wasn't expected after 7 years of development. Graphics are amazing. And after 30 hours we don't have any emotions above new characters, they are just a part of the Ellie's revenge journey… Expand
  3. jeanplo
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The firts game is a master piece, now the part 2 is a suck, worst history, everyone dies, gameplay is the same to TLOU1. I give 4 just because i'm fan, but naught dog **** the legacy to TLOU1.… Expand
  4. Juabro
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The reviews for this game are fake and paid for. The story is pure and utter garbage, the gameplay is great as usual but it does get repetitive. Ultimately a disrespect to the main characters.
  5. yeetedfrs
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    pretty much just propaganda masked as a game. it’s not about zombie anymore stay away
  6. trifecta739
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game is a tragedy. Following up on one of the most critically acclaimed and popular titles of the PS3, there were certainly high expectations for The Last of Us Part II, and it has not only failed to meet those expectations, but has become emblematic of a far larger problem in gaming, and the entertainment industry as a whole.

    To start, I can see the spirit of many good ideas    This game is a tragedy. Following up on one of the most critically acclaimed and popular titles of the PS3, there were certainly high expectations for The Last of Us Part II, and it has not only failed to meet those expectations, but has become emblematic of a far larger problem in gaming, and the entertainment industry as a whole.

    To start, I can see the spirit of many good ideas throughout. The visuals, the gameplay, the music, it's all top-notch. The framework for interesting narrative and character developments is present, but what has been applied to that framework is frankly terrible. What could have been a compelling tale of revenge, given Abby and Ellie's near identical personal quests to 'kill their father's murderer', becomes a poorly handled mess as desperate attempts to make Abby appear more likable and relatable fall apart with her ultimate characterization being that of a dangerous psychopath, consumed by her own bloodlust and unchecked by the lawless nature of this post-apocalyptic world. What's worse, is as a person of LGBTQ+ status, her poor characterization feeds into the prejudices many people unfortunately hold to this day, resulting in a character that feels less like positive representation and more exploitation. Ellie, on the other hand, is made out to be far worse than we know her to be in a clear attempt to improve the perception of Abby. And the same is certainly true of former series protagonist, Joel, who is made out to be a monster.

    Abby's past is framed in a manner that neglects Ellie's lack of consent in the operation that would've killed her, trying to further endear her, as well as the posthumous representation of her father, to the player despite their complicity in the murder of a young girl. And while there is opportunity for a deeper exploration of 'sacrifice for the greater good' it goes largely untouched.

    The game's story and characters all are mishandled and misused at best, or outright abused at worst. Now, does this make the game a 0 / 10? No. What does is the impetus of The Last of Us Part II and what it represents in media.

    It's difficult to miss the controversy over the last decade. 'Subversion of expectations' has certainly made its rounds as an excuse for rushed, forced and sloppily handled properties. There's also the implication, particularly in gaming journalism, of a 'cut-off' of insider information which in turn can lead to such outlets losing traffic and by extension, money. It's difficult to remain a competitive news source when you've been restricted access to review copies, trailers, and interviews all because you've been critical of a particular company. But that's not the biggest problem here. That award goes to the sheer venom and spite many companies and teams in the entertainment industry have towards their fan base. To see the directors, writers, producers, all of these major personalities associated with movies, TV shows, and games to show such open contempt for their detractors and critics and to see associated news outlets scurry to their defense is far beyond insulting. We live in a world where if a film releases starring a female lead and it is panned by audiences, there are marketing crews to spin the criticism as sexism to undermine their validity. If a video game releases and consumers flock to berate it, it's classified as 'review bombing' or 'trolling' or sometimes also 'sexism', 'racism', or 'LGBTphobia'. In the Last of Us Part II's case it's all of the above.

    This practice isn't just becoming normalized either. It IS the norm. And that's unacceptable. Entertainment media should thrive because of its audience, not in spite of them. The Last of Us Part II is yet another case study in a long, long list of these controversies. It is far from the first and sadly I fear it'll be far from the last.    … Expand
  7. L4dpro
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They disrespect existing characters from the much beloved first game in favor of characters that are incredibly unlikeable. You play as the character that kills joel, beat the crap out of ellie, and in the end arent even granted the satisfaction of killing her when you finally play as ellie again. Overall terrible story, and a blight in the videogame community.… Expand
  8. E_M
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    They stomp right over the original game just so they can create some sort of feverish nightmare of a story with sjw politics injected artificially. Breath of the wild dealt with these issues perfectly. They didn't let it affect the story and they didn't force it down your throat
  9. disappointmentN
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i feel anger, disappointment, sadness...we've all loved the 1st one after seeing the love that has grown between ellie and joel really made me emotional. After hearing that the 2nd one will be released, i was delighted till point i couldn't hold my horses and watched it, and regret that moment really. We all knew that Joel had a strong personality not giving adl damn **** about people, how could he introduce himself to a random crew, and watching him dying in such a cruel way that was creepy. What about ellie she left everyone who cared caref about just to revenge but at the end let her go plus she left her with no fingers she can't play guitar anymore .
    Heez she was all by herself no jiel no guitar no crew and no finger f***    … Expand
  10. DoctorWho4224
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This enthralling masterpiece manages to show different sides of Joel’s choice at the end of the previous game, while lifting itself to new heights and having a storyline that shatters the boundaries of typical revenge tales with different themes while elevating itself with gamePlay and acting
  11. LoganRates
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the first couple of hours (not finished it yet) SPOILER WARNING COMING UP

    Joel’s death hit me hard, especially when I was getting kind of used to Abby and the gameplay this time around, so anyone who likes a compelling storyline and zombies/ dead character things you should most definitely pick this game up!    … Expand
  12. DanielaGalidor
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good graphics, sounds and environments. Can't say the same for story. They kill and destroy the characters and make you play as the killer who isn't even likable, for 10 hours. There are many plot holes as well and characters don't act as they did in the past game.… Expand
  13. Thaltom
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredibly woke garbage. Beloved main character is killed off for shock value. Pick this game up after it has been heavily discounted.… Expand
  14. Para87
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This is the greatest game on PS4. This is a must buy. Graphics are amazing on this game .
  15. tm285
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. terrible..... . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..… Expand
  16. Lewdstalker
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    no body is complaining about the game graphics or the gameplay mechanics, but that's not what made the first game great!, what made the first game great is the story and the characters, all I want is to play a great game without controversial topics or politics, LEAVE GAMES OUT OF THIS ****
  17. TLOU2suckslul12
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After spending 20+ hours straight playing through this game I find myself wondering why? Not about why I played the game but why did the writers feel like this is the direction they want for their story? Yes Joel's death was inevitable but why kill him in the most unrealistic and unlikable fashion? Why is a beloved character being killed off by a character we have never met?

    Take your favorite show and think about that main character, you know the one who the show wouldn't work without. The one whose actor has won numerous rewards for their performance as. Sure this character may not be morally correct but still manages to find ways to empathize with the audience. Now imagine this character is randomly killed off half way through the story by a character we have never met who is now going to play a pivotal role to the story. This is objectively bad writing. And this is what happened in the last of us 2.

    The innumerable number flaws in this story leaves me feeling like I could write a book about it. So I'm going to focus on how the game feels rather than the nonsensical decisions and the unlikable characters. In the first game we are thrust into a world where violence and sadness is around every corner yet the player is often relieved of these emotions through Joel and Ellie's relationship. We may be in a world filled with violence and sadness but the story brings hope and happiness through this pseudo father daughter relationship. And it's beautiful. And it's part of the reason the first game was so beloved along with its characters.

    The second game does nothing to bring about positive emotions in the player. The already incredibly brutal violence of the first game has been magnified to a startlingly realistic proportion. And the game goes out of its way to showcase this violence. There is no reprieve from this violence, it goes from extreme violence to more violence then to sadness and back again. This game elicits no positive emotions in the player. The plot surrounding Abby's relationships tried to bring some relief to the story but it fell short as it was impossible for me to empathize with this character. Not to mention the bulk of her story was overwhelmingly sad and violent, following the trend throughout the rest of the game. We were allowed to experience some flashbacks of Ellie and Joel which I believe also tried to bring relief to the story but had the complete opposite effect. Seeing Joel and Ellie together only elicited more sadness, especially the flashbacks which demonstrated their collapsing relationship.

    To top the story off the few characters that actually do survive the story have literally lost everything. I'm not asking for happily ever after. I'm asking for a story whose overarching theme isn't to elicit depression in the viewer. Depression and sadness can be explored as a theme without bringing about that in the player, we can see this as overwhelmingly true in the first game. Not just throughout the game but also in its conclusion.

    In the end the player simply feels empty, not only were the characters we already knew empty versions of their old selves but the new characters also felt empty. We're forced to watch brutal violence over and over with the writers seemingly feeling like they are making a great point about this violence. What point is that? I really don't know. They seem to feel like showing extreme violence is making a point in and of itself yet its not. We watch the characters painstakingly tear down their entire lives and lose everything and every relationship they have in a suicide mission for revenge just to give up in the end after everything has been risked and subsequently lost. It's so nonsensical and unbelievable that it's insulting to the intelligence of the players. They act like this ending is making some great point about hatred, violence, and revenge but it completely falls flat as the game fails to establish any empathy for Abby. I feel like the writers wanted the player to leave the game having a greater understanding of the hatred within them self and what that kind of hatred can lead to. Yet the game elicited the opposite feeling from me, I wanted Abby dead and leaving her alive left me feeling completely unfulfilled. I found myself feeling angry over the fact that Abby lived.

    After walking away from the game I don't feel like I just witnessed something special. It feel like I played through some strange torture porn fantasy that was written by fans who had no regard for logical story telling. And ultimately the game not only feels devoid of characters and plot but also meaning.    … Expand
  18. feketerigo33
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This game provides good graphics but the story is terrible. I can feel that Naughty Dog wants to create a "unusual" and "deep" story but in fact it makes every character in this game unlikable. I cannot empathize with the characters, nor can I understand some of their actions or choices. Also, the astonishing sex scene in this game is really disgusting and ugly that makes me uncomfortable.
  19. Ozama
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay and graphics not bad, but the story is very disgusting, stop politicizing the games (Ethnic and sexual issues), in the beginning is Netflix and now the games -_- , you ruined our world with your trivialities.… Expand
  20. DarthRevan4816
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    The story was a 3/10, everything else was a 10/10. The Last of Us is a game I bought exclusively for the story, so as a whole it gets a 3/10 from me.
  21. sir_jija
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I am pleased with the game! If you are excluded from buying a kiss of girls, then I am sorry that you do not touch this great game. Yes, a little boring at the beginning, but the whole game is amazing!
  22. xaviforce
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been waiting for several years to enjoy this game and so far I have not been disappointed at all. It even beats the previous game.… Expand
  23. camuichan
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good game. There is nothing more to say about a masterpiece. I'm already waiting to finish the game and see the end… Expand
  24. Dfiero10
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Graphically stunning. The story will capture you in a way few others will. Without spoiling anything for people who may wanna experience this game let me just say if the first few hours don’t piss you off and put a hate in your heart for certain characters then this isn’t the game for you.
  25. Jbarnard
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destroyed the game by killing off Joel, then the whole game is you playing as Ellie to get revenge and kill the person who killed Joel, only for Ellie to then let them go at the end, absolutely **** plot line and story, face animation is bad and character design is simply awful… Expand
  26. Thewolfthe
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game has by far the worst story I've ever seen in any form of title ever.
  27. CalKeyzer
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Going into this game I was expecting part 2 of our story between Ellie and Joel. Instead, I got a completely generic Apocalypse story that has been done countless times in all forms of media. Not only that, but they completely disrespected the characters that we loved from the first, and replaced them with bleak, lazy, uninteresting characters. The game looked and played much better thanGoing into this game I was expecting part 2 of our story between Ellie and Joel. Instead, I got a completely generic Apocalypse story that has been done countless times in all forms of media. Not only that, but they completely disrespected the characters that we loved from the first, and replaced them with bleak, lazy, uninteresting characters. The game looked and played much better than the first, but unfortunaley I don't enjoy the Last of us for it's gameplay, but rather for its story.… Expand
  28. Adrian_Fernando
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A gameplay em si é basicamente igual a do primeiro só que muito bem mais melhorado, mas também não ficam atrás os gráficos, pois melhoram bastante e com uma boa exploração + cenários não repetitivo. A história é bem fraca comparado ao primeiro, além de certas cenas forçadas e momentos que esquecem completamente como o personagem realmente é o fazendo agir de maneira trivial(Tipo a morte de Joel que foi bem sem emoção e ignorando que ele já mais confiaria em um estranho).
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Gráficos: 9.5/10
    História: 5/10    … Expand
  29. deaddoon50
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    if you just want to have the cd in your collecction ok, but if you think you are goin to have the same experience,cathc from the first game,you are wrong, for the lore is ok but for the game itself(the plot more specific, it is a waste of money and time.
  30. EthanWulf
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is in comparison to any other video game with a good comprehensive story and respect the characters this game is a absolute disgrace this is without a doubt the worst video game of 2019 and is all the evidence you need to hold up to say what happens when agendas are more important than games and characters The fact that a nobody character kills both the main characters in a gruesome fashion and that the story is severely lacking there’s so many plot holes and unexplained twists throughout the game that don’t make any logical sense that only a bad story teller would be able to do… Expand
  31. Jogadorviciado
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Não sei o que as pessoas estão pensando, você pode até não concordar com a historia e com os rumos que os personagens tomaram, mas isso não tira em nada de como o jogo por um todo é bem executado, narrativa nota 10, jogabilidade 10, trilha sonora 10, gráfico são os melhores da geração então 10.
  32. Brndnmh
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Una secuela decepcionante e inclusion progre forzada e innecesaria, además de que te lo restriegan y saturan en todo el juego.
  33. Phederic
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Nice game....................................................................
  34. Lolololp
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great game graphically, but considering the first game had such a good story compared to this game its just not up to par. The foundation for TLOU becoming such a good game is mainly because of the story line and the way naughty dog decided to present this story line just seems rushed and very bad written, even the character personalities is totally changed. in what world would Joel follow a stranger into their group of people? Playing as Abby for half the game is boring and torturing. Btw the ending sucked even more than Joel being killed off. Please fire Neil Druckman :)… Expand
  35. Thesgnuk
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    To be honest, game is fine.
    The graphic is amazing, the best the end of this generation can offer.
    Gameplay also is good

    But...
    I just wanted a little choice.
    To witness the end as intended by naughty dog or end the cycle of revenge with actual revenge.

    Finished the game and everything felt...unresolved.
  36. octaviohpetri
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best game of the ps4. In my opinion ofcourse. Emotional experience and brutal.
  37. bcpurshe
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They ruined a great story. Do not buy if you cared about Joel and Ellie from the first one (and how could you not). Nowhere near the quality of the original.… Expand
  38. conferatu
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This game is a total sacrifice of good scenario and authenticity of sequel for social propaganda.
  39. Darkness109
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This game will go down as one of the most disappointing endings in video game history.Trust me, this game feels like a fan fiction sequal than an actual sequal thats ‘canon’. The critics lied, this isnt a 10/10 ‘masterpiece’ , its a disgrace of a Naughty Dog game and a disgrace to the Last of Us Series . The story is mundane and makes absolute no sense considering what happened in theThis game will go down as one of the most disappointing endings in video game history.Trust me, this game feels like a fan fiction sequal than an actual sequal thats ‘canon’. The critics lied, this isnt a 10/10 ‘masterpiece’ , its a disgrace of a Naughty Dog game and a disgrace to the Last of Us Series . The story is mundane and makes absolute no sense considering what happened in the original game , as something tragic happens in this game which seems like a cheap trick to produce ‘conflict’. I would recommend skipping this one and just acting like it never happened.… Expand
  40. Tj-135
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    The game is not terrible. Nowhere near as poor as people make it out to be, unfortunately why story is concerned they let the game down in massive ways the only redeemable quality scenes from the game are the introduction and flashbacks purely because they captured what made the original captivate people in the first game.
  41. Solid22
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Es como jugar the las of us por primera vez pero todo es muchísimo mejor :D
  42. JoseSiilva
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy malo, lineal como el solo, un juego pasillero al 100%.. muy decepcionado con la compra.… Expand
  43. MannequinSkyWLK
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I honestly don't think that this game is cannon. It can't be. There are legit so many plot holes and don't get me even started on the characters. But i have to say that the sound quality/soundtrack, graphics and combat is very good. But story-wise it is NOT a good game. Like a wise man by the name of Geralt of Rivia once said: The story is like ordering a pie and finding that it has no filling.
  44. guig
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is simply a Masterpiece. Best game aI ever played. I still dont understand so much hatred about it.
  45. Wouloak
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Basura que tira a la mierda la historia para llevar a cabo su agenda política progre. Todo por satisfacer a los estúpidos SJW y colectivistas.

    Y antes de que salgan con sus pendejadas. Existen juegos donde hay personajes con otras orientaciones sexuales, pero no se le da un enfoque política o sobre exaltación de estos rasgos de manera absurda, y no infieren en la decisión de a dónde    Basura que tira a la mierda la historia para llevar a cabo su agenda política progre. Todo por satisfacer a los estúpidos SJW y colectivistas.

    Y antes de que salgan con sus pendejadas. Existen juegos donde hay personajes con otras orientaciones sexuales, pero no se le da un enfoque política o sobre exaltación de estos rasgos de manera absurda, y no infieren en la decisión de a dónde llevar la trama.    … Expand
  46. kuniokun233
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego demasiado crudo para cualquier persona, quizá exagerado, todo ha sido mejorado, la primera parte sigue siendo mejor, de cualquier forma es una obra maestra.… Expand
  47. mokoantic
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This is one of those things that if i could, i would erase this game from my head and be forever happy thinking The last of us only have one game and it's a perfect story. Unfortunately it's too late.

    I feel so sad and angry at the same time... The question that was always in my head while playing was "Why?..." I don't care about social politics or sexuality. What i care about is the    This is one of those things that if i could, i would erase this game from my head and be forever happy thinking The last of us only have one game and it's a perfect story. Unfortunately it's too late.

    I feel so sad and angry at the same time... The question that was always in my head while playing was "Why?..."

    I don't care about social politics or sexuality. What i care about is the awesome story and the relationship between Ellie and Joel. They took that away and put it in a trashcan very early on. The story and the characters are horrible in this sequel.

    My advice is for you to do what i didn't do: stay with the image that you have about Ellie and Joel and don't look back.

    0/10 for the fact that they managed to ruin such a beautiful story.

    P.s.: This game is an excellent example why people don't read critic reviews anymore. We all know for a while that this reviews are payed for. But in this case is so obvious and with no shame. And i see online that this people are now calling people that didn't like the game homophobes. Are you serious?? That's now a thing?? I can make an horrible game with a gay character in it and if people don't like it i can just say "hE's JuSt aN HoMoPhObe!1!"?    … Expand
  48. Swordfish77
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Das Beste Spiel 2020! Das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Ich und alle die ich kenne lieben dieses Spiel!!!!! 10 Punkte!!! Eigentlich 100 Punkte!!! Werdet endlich Erwachsen!
  49. j178is8dfe
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as a fan I'm really sad for what happened to Joel, the introduction of the new characters to me felt more like a political statement than a natural storyline.… Expand
  50. Cussernova
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    There is a snuff film quality to the cutscenes in this game. I don't mind violence in video games, I don't want that censored or removed, but this made me sick to my stomach.

    I lost count of the number of times where women were put in vulnerable positions, begging and pleading with their aggressors. I thought this was going to be an empowering experience toward women, with Ellie in the    There is a snuff film quality to the cutscenes in this game. I don't mind violence in video games, I don't want that censored or removed, but this made me sick to my stomach.

    I lost count of the number of times where women were put in vulnerable positions, begging and pleading with their aggressors. I thought this was going to be an empowering experience toward women, with Ellie in the lead. There is nothing redeeming in the cut-scenes, the main vehicle for the narrative, it's just perverse filth for the sake of perversity.

    You don't hear gumbas begging Mario to stop, you don't see Doom demons begging for their lives, or the lives of their parents. This "game" is sick, I can only assume that the creative direct harbors deep feelings of resentment toward women and loves seeing them debased, brutalized and vulnerable.

    I can only assume the access media reviewers did not get far enough into the game to see most of these cutscenes. I refuse to believe they saw this smut and still thought it was worth a perfect score.    … Expand
  51. pusheen26
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    PURO HATER CON MULTI CUENTA QUE NI LO HA JUGADO. NO HAGAN CASO. YO OPINÓ QUE HAGAMOS LO MISMO CON HALO Y ESOS JUEGUITOS CHAFAS. YA QUE METACRITIC NO REGULA A LOS MULTICUENTA
  52. pairedcar09
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I have an hour of the game & it is amazing! Don't read those negative reviews because they are just trolling just to make people think it is a bad game.
  53. FBraggy12
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I refused to believe the spoilers and make my own decision. This is the first review I am doing on Metacritic because of how lackluster this game is in comparison to the previous.

    Graphics and Mechanics on the game were fantastic... there are sections of the game where the graphics are absolutely phenomenal, and it is seriously impressive how far and how detailed this franchise has    I refused to believe the spoilers and make my own decision. This is the first review I am doing on Metacritic because of how lackluster this game is in comparison to the previous.

    Graphics and Mechanics on the game were fantastic... there are sections of the game where the graphics are absolutely phenomenal, and it is seriously impressive how far and how detailed this franchise has come. That being said, the story... I cannot believe that the characters developed throughout the previous game have been thrown to the wayside and dumped on like they have. I am not going to spoil this because there is enough spoilers in this thread, but seriously... I've seen better plot lines in Dynasty Warriors games. Playing as Abby feels 100% forced and you have to conduct things as Abby that are forced. I didn't even like Abby yet I am being forced to carry out actions against characters I enjoyed playing and want to succeed. It's like watching Rob Zombies 31 and not caring if any of the protagonists die because you cannot stand any of them.

    I'd rather go back to playing the first game and enjoy the development versus playing this again. I literally hated the forced narrative and essentially destroying characters I built in the previous game. Yuck    … Expand
  54. Aus0l
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is that game !! what nau-thy dog or may be ("agenda dog" i think that better than the name they call themselves by it) do that for them ? just for praising them & let all they love the last of us part 1 why ? why ? why the story too too bad really i mean who wrote this b s
    but the game play is mixed not good not perfect of course because "agenda dog" always the game play of these games always normal but the story not always but be good so that it s need really perfect story to hide any problem in game play but is what is happens is the opposite
    i think if you play days gone (bad game) better than you play this s
    & i want to know why IGn & the others gave this sh (not a game of course) 95/100 but i think its rating is trash/10000
    i m sorry but i don't like this game & thank you    … Expand
  55. FabLeena
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us is the best game I ever played in my entire life. This game is more than what the leaks showed and trust me when I say play it to believe it
  56. Aljarjour
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Shame on the developers cause they turn this beautiful game to some crap !.
  57. yoloswagmuncher
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    the game forces you to play a disgusting looking character that you hate making it a slog getting it to the end. The ending is absolutely disastrous. the game play is boring, easy and riddled with bugs. But the worst part is the hideous sex scene that is unskippable as far i know. This game isn't worth 5$.
  58. Elcapobienbueno
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Me parece un muy buen juego en todo sentido, en cuanto a la historia me parece buena y la jugabilidad está genial como en el primero agregando mejores cosas
  59. pastormy
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Once again, PC culture destroys everything it touches. The graphics and visual design are some of the greatest I've ever seen in a game, but that's where the positives for this game end. The magic of the story and characters that was in the first last of us is long gone. All there is now is inconsistent storytelling and pandering. It's utterly sad to see naughty dog from fall grace.
  60. Panapets
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    The story killed the Game , regardless of its prowess in other sectors , like Graphics , Soundtrack
  61. AbdallahWaleed
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It’s a shame to make a game with story like this specially after part one
  62. Felix908
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Gameplay is ok. Story on the other hand is absolutely garbage. Very disappointing for the sequel to a amazing game.
  63. RonJones45
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I cant. believe that they killed joel. The writing is absolutely horrible. The graphics are amazing though… Expand
  64. Saintres
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Это игра лучшее во что я играл на пс4 ну ещё и первая часть, Naughty Dog вы лучшие!
  65. Ryuzanagi009
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O Game evoluiu como tanto divulgaram sim , a gameplay , gráficos , interface , Representatividade né , menos o Roteiro preguiçoso que mataram um personagem tão bem desenvolvido e finalizaram de uma forma tão mal feito , o final que retratava a vingança bem ruim .… Expand
  66. Lobo_Nocturno
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Here's the analysis from my gameplay so far:

    Gameplay (9/10) Now for ta majority part of the game you control Ellie, and she feels totally different from Joel. She is light, faster and agile. And now there's an option to dodge the enemy's attacks, I got saved a lot of times thanks to this feature. Another new move is jumping, although it could have been done automatic, they decided to    Here's the analysis from my gameplay so far:

    Gameplay (9/10)
    Now for ta majority part of the game you control Ellie, and she feels totally different from Joel. She is light, faster and agile. And now there's an option to dodge the enemy's attacks, I got saved a lot of times thanks to this feature. Another new move is jumping, although it could have been done automatic, they decided to put a button to press for jumping (that isn't bad but I doubt that would be necessary). I'm glad they didn't change a lot from the original gameplay, because they are the things this game is so great. Stealth is a must if you are doing a Hard running, but if you are taking it light is fun to shoot them all.

    Graphics 11/10
    Stunning, can't find the words to describe the beautiful graphics this game has. It is impressive this game runs on a PS4 which has technology from 7 years ago. I got amazed they cared for every detail, the foldings on Ellie's jacket when changing weapons to the spores that can be seen floating in certain places. Speechless.

    Music 10/10
    The music fits perfectly for every situation in this game, very relaxing when taking a ride on horse.. or very stressing during action scenes. The acoustic guitar is a trademark of this game, even there is a mini game where you can play the guitar using the D-pad. I hope someone could play a song with the in-game guitar, could be fantastic.

    Story 10/10
    Ok, there are some way that the story could have take and there are some strange decision of the main protagonists... but hey, that is the story they want us to learn. This world is not perfect nor the people, sometimes you are a hero and sometimes you are the enemy. Put a note of 0 just because you don't like the story is immature. It is told beautifully, so I'm giving it a 10 just the way it is told, not the content or if you like it or not.
    Overall 10/10
    If you want a game that balances beautiful graphics, great gameplay, moments of tension and a well developed story-telling this game is for you, it is the perfecto continuation to a great saga. Everyone has to die sometime.    … Expand
  67. GameStopSux
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game is complete garbage. Not worth a moment of your time. Don’t even watch a video on it.
  68. nrfghttyt
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Es una maravilla en todo sentido, El juego de esta década quizá y por lejos el mejor de esta generación
  69. Floki47
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Just because a main character or characters are killed and stir emotions, does not make a game great. Weak writing
  70. OliverHayes
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This game is the ulitimate example of how you can not trust the mainstream bought and paid for media, do not buy this game! Trash!
  71. MrZone
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juegaso, ese es el spoiler, increíble, muy buen juego, de lo mejores del año GOTY… Expand
  72. L1m0n
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Terrible writing and direction. Everyone else on the team like programmers, designers and voice actors worked hard and did an outstanding job. Don't buy this game.
  73. Tedstermitchell
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the 0 and 1’s make up your own mind on the game it’s really good
  74. Benns
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Great game!
  75. pfchaos2020
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Visually looks great but the gameplay has not improved at all and the story is absolutely terrible, contrived, forces the characters in terrible directions and to top it all off, the ending can't even commit to what should happen given the rest of the game.
  76. Ahmad08
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    They are killing the game in every ways with a bad story and stupied with how they killing joe with they view of Their anomalous ideas!!! they kill it!!
  77. oskar200510
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    the plot is so bad and terrible, the characters are so hyperbolized in order to pay attention to all the "minorities", the first part was art, just for making money, my advice is, do not play this worst movie in the world after the first part. Just a spit in the soul
  78. jb2000
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    I feel that i am going to getting more gameplay and enjoyment from doing a chargeback against sony for misrepresentation due to sony blatant false advertising and taint and legally silencing review of game to only include ellie and they way they have advertise this has a ellie only game. i am angry about this and i will be pushing for a charge back of misrepresentation. which will costI feel that i am going to getting more gameplay and enjoyment from doing a chargeback against sony for misrepresentation due to sony blatant false advertising and taint and legally silencing review of game to only include ellie and they way they have advertise this has a ellie only game. i am angry about this and i will be pushing for a charge back of misrepresentation. which will cost them on top of what has been spent if they refuse to refund and if necessary small claim courts case. if you fell aggrieved by their under handed tactic and brought the game with your debit card/credit card. i urge you to return it and demand a full refund and if denied do a charge back there is clear case of misrepresentation.
    from nda reviews to dmca take owns to false advertising and employees lying to the purchaser. hopefully if there is enough charge back which cost sony enough money this cause them to rethink how they treat their customers. evidence of sony misrepresenting the product    … Expand
  79. Monsutashi
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This is without a doubt, the worst story i've ever seen in a video game. This is worse than GoT s8
  80. dempzeez
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    There's not much I can say that hasn't been said yet, but honestly, what was that? This is the worst writing i've seen since Game of Thrones Season 8.

    10/10 would want my money back
  81. ossama17
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It is clear that a game wants to market rotten thought in the heads after crazy, and that is at the expense of a game that has been defaced in front of two players.
    shame on you
  82. nvourlio
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    I remember back in PS3 days TLoU came and we had a gorgeous looking game with a great story line and characters to connect to. Emotional and endearing. On the other hand we have TLoU2; After playing several hours I came to the conclusion that the world is stunning, the graphics are awesome and the dark mood is there bu that's all there is to it.. I felt that Joel and Ellie were the polarI remember back in PS3 days TLoU came and we had a gorgeous looking game with a great story line and characters to connect to. Emotional and endearing. On the other hand we have TLoU2; After playing several hours I came to the conclusion that the world is stunning, the graphics are awesome and the dark mood is there bu that's all there is to it.. I felt that Joel and Ellie were the polar opposite compared to the first part, dumb decisions (from Joels part mainly, becoming so trusting to others) and many more that ruined the feeling from me. I think that ND took a risk by getting in a different perspective for the story that didn't work out at least for me.… Expand
  83. EruIluvatar503
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Dissapointed. Trying to be politically correct. The same happened with Uncharted
  84. Alex9099
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Political issues aside the story is a basic revenge plot with a less than satisfying ending as you are not actually able to complete your revenge. The whole thing felt like a bad fan fiction. Granted the graphics and gameplay are improved from the first game. I expected this though. During the first game I played nonstop secondary to being captivated by the story and characters. With TLO2Political issues aside the story is a basic revenge plot with a less than satisfying ending as you are not actually able to complete your revenge. The whole thing felt like a bad fan fiction. Granted the graphics and gameplay are improved from the first game. I expected this though. During the first game I played nonstop secondary to being captivated by the story and characters. With TLO2 I was driven to keep playing by the desperate hope that despite each ridiculous decision made by the characters, the amateurish dialogue and the overall cringey plot that there would be some sense closure at the end. This game truly leaves a bad taste in the mouth. I regret buying it.… Expand
  85. Keslerr
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    First time I'm ever leaving a review for a game, genuinely feel obligated to help in warning people away from this. I don't mean to discredit every good review, you are welcome to like this game but the disparity between player feedback and these journalists reviews are laughable. Personally this sequel has completely ruined The Last of Us for me, pretty much the same feeling I got after S8 of GoT
  86. TheMadZealot
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    While there’s some beautiful animation and environments, the story is just incredibly incoherent and poorly written. Every beat is so heavy handed and there’s a huge portion of the game that barely ties in with the main narrative. On top of that the gameplay is in exciting as you spend 95% of the time walking everywhere.
  87. Sobreira20
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Os melhores gráficos da geração, jogabilidade aprimorada em relação ao primeiro jogo, experiência imersiva e um bom desafio. Ou seja, mais um motivo para qualquer um ter certeza de que fez a escolha certa ao adquirir um PS4.
  88. Jinx_Salem
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Possibly the worst sequel in history from ND. Shame. Jak 2 and Uncharted 2 by far blow this pile of garbage out of the water.
  89. Christophergo7
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego, las gráficas son increíbles para una consola de 7 años la historia te agarra y no te suelta.
  90. XxrandomguyxX
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    While the visuals and gameplay hold up well, I can't forgive the writing. The game sacrifices world-building and butchers beloved characters just to tell a forced story about revenge being fruitless which results in an unsatisfying ending for not only the characters we loved but for the player on a whole. Furthermore, it makes a baffling decision around the halfway point that will upsetWhile the visuals and gameplay hold up well, I can't forgive the writing. The game sacrifices world-building and butchers beloved characters just to tell a forced story about revenge being fruitless which results in an unsatisfying ending for not only the characters we loved but for the player on a whole. Furthermore, it makes a baffling decision around the halfway point that will upset many fans of the original. This game did to Last of us what The Last Jedi did to Star Wars in more ways than one.… Expand
  91. Anama1chan
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I am loving it.

    Strong story, heart wrenching moments. Impecable gameplay.
  92. Jewden4k
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Eto govno sobachee. Tam trapa ebut. Chmo loh igra jopa. Lol kek sps no. Sosite avtors
  93. Yomera
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Had to create an account to share my dissapointment, 7 years for this **** show? What a joke.
    Still, visuals, render, textures, enviroments and animations are AMAZING, sadly the story ruins this completely
  94. kobaleka
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    То что игроделы стелятся под ЛГБТ это самое худшее их решение, ведь они даже не играют в эти игры
  95. Graphic-J
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Yet another franchise where old characters everyone likes are ruined/killed off by shoddy writing to prop up someone's forced agendas and politics. Agendas down the throat....This is 2020 ladies and gentlemen. Yes graphics are nice but it's story is such atrociously bad. - Also this game has proven that the game activists...err i mean "game Journalists" are still a joke.
  96. QueefBurglar
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    If you buy this game return it. It's a waste of your time and money, but also because it's probably not meant for you since it's just fetish porn. You wanted a good game and this isn't it.
  97. Nil1993
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    O gameplay e gráficos são ótimos, mas a história é ruim.
    Os produtores se esforçaram para fazer com que o jogador goste de personagens nada carismáticos.
  98. Rambo6006
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    People are judging this game without even playing it . This isn’t fair . I’m a big fan of the series and despite some OUT OF CONTEXT leaks I found this story groundbreaking and well written. But To get to this point you have to experience it for yourself.
    ND has set the bar very high for AAA games. The enemies and compagnons AI is so advanced that makes you think it’s a real person.    People are judging this game without even playing it . This isn’t fair . I’m a big fan of the series and despite some OUT OF CONTEXT leaks I found this story groundbreaking and well written. But To get to this point you have to experience it for yourself.
    ND has set the bar very high for AAA games. The enemies and compagnons AI is so advanced that makes you think it’s a real person. After finishing it I had only one desire : is to replay it again and explore more of the world and story.    … Expand
  99. Shadesofblack
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    The gameplay is mediocre for this game. It's not too different from the previous last of us, but there are some minor tweaks like better AI behaviour and Ellie can dodge and go prone now. Most of these things you would not take advantage of unless you play on harder modes. The gameplay itself is not varied. You enter an area, clear the enemies with stealth and/or shooting and move on toThe gameplay is mediocre for this game. It's not too different from the previous last of us, but there are some minor tweaks like better AI behaviour and Ellie can dodge and go prone now. Most of these things you would not take advantage of unless you play on harder modes. The gameplay itself is not varied. You enter an area, clear the enemies with stealth and/or shooting and move on to the next area. It's typical last of us, like I already mentioned. Visually, the game is pretty. The graphics are one of the best this gen. Story wise, the game is **** It tries to tell a story about revenge but fails to deliver on it. The story makes no sense. The ending is disappointing, most of all, because it retcons all the people you've killed throughout the game, so basically it retcons the plot itself. Most of the side characters are really poorly written and have nothing meaningful to convey. On top of that, this game actually tries to promote mental illnesses like gender dysphoria, which is really unhealthy. Verdict: I wouldn't suggest you buy this game based on graphics and game play alone for $60. It is not worth the price. You should wait for a sale and buy it some months down the line for $30.… Expand
  100. Adelsalleh
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Have we ever seen such a cutting sequel ? Seven years after the first episode, The Last of Us Part II is a true masterpiece, at every level : not only has Naughty Dog released a bigger, richer, longer and darker adventure, but its surprising story plays wickedly with the fans hopes, and question the very nature of roles, and what humanity should stand for. If only more AAA games could choose for such strong choices despite the consequences, the media would surely be more interesting. Released at the very end of the PlayStation 4 cycle, The Last of Us Part II feels like the definitive synthesis of this generation."… Expand
  101. Cloganart
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers. Stunning game, excellent storytelling that builds upon the unforgiving apocalypse. Top notch gameplay for its genre. Another masterpiece by Naughty Dog… Collapse
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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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