The Last of Us Part II

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  1. CunningstUNT_7
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    First of all, just to address the constant "review bombing"... Most of those who have rated it between 0-4 have most likely not even played a minute of the game, they're just going by the spoilers before release because they're mad about it. Well guess what?.. some of them were actually incorrect anyway! I won't do a long drawn out review type rating, but what I will say is that Part II isFirst of all, just to address the constant "review bombing"... Most of those who have rated it between 0-4 have most likely not even played a minute of the game, they're just going by the spoilers before release because they're mad about it. Well guess what?.. some of them were actually incorrect anyway! I won't do a long drawn out review type rating, but what I will say is that Part II is incredible from start to finish, I actually enjoyed the 2nd half more than the first which I didn't think I would, especially due to how different it is (spoiler free). The graphics are one of the best I've seen on ps4, the facial expressions especially are excellent and really show the emotions of each character. The gameplay itself is incredible, it's just an extension of the original, but made better. The story itself has jaw dropping moments, and then the quieter and more peaceful ones. All in all I would recommend this game to all of the returning fans of the original, as it will not disappoint. What I liked about it most was that at several moments throughout I felt like it was nearing the games end, but then more kept coming, absolutely amazing. My one gripe is actually collecting parts/materials/ammo, this seems to be a bit less responsive than the first game, but we can't have it all!… Expand
  2. Sabertoothache
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game. Ellie as a young adult is wonderful to get to know. She validates segments of the population who've been told to hide who they are. She's extremely realistic within that population. As Ashley Johnson said, all the tomboys and misfits can sit at my table. I also loved her relationship with Dina. I didn't want to play Abby at all, so when I reached a point of sympathy and even liking for her, I knew Naughty Dog had done their job. I also like how it set up an obvious opening for part 3 at the end. Gameplay was fun. There were some improvements in weapons and stealth tactics from the first game. Lying prone and crawling were cool. I love stealth, and this game is excellent for that. To all those I keep reading "I'm not a homophobe but" just remember that "but" negates what came before it. I wouldn't have considered you to be homophobes if you weren't constantly saying you aren't. I believe that many have their balance challenged by two women who don't need men to survive, which is also a huge part of the game's strength. Stop with the online bullying. I cannot wait for 3 and for the HBO series.… Expand
  3. Mohammad13855
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Niiiiiiiiiiii8cccccccceeeeeee naughty dog Thank youuuu
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    And Thank you sony for this games
  4. RobinMR
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a story which is right up there with the one of the first game.
    The gameplay and the leveldesign are the best that i have ever seen and the attention to detail is massive!
    But there are some things that are so unique about it:
    One night i texted my friend who also played the game and said: "Abby is a really nice person
    if you dont think of what she did to Joel". The next thing i was going to say was: "But i am trying to forgive her..." but at the moment i typed it in I was like: wait a minute, thats exactly what Ellie told Joel at the very end. "I dont think I can ever forgive you for that... but I would like to try". In a video about the game i heard the statement: "You play the game, but even more the game plays with you."
    With things like above and many others this statement couldnt be more true.
    Not only the in game characters are in a conflict, but the player is too with the characters, their choices and the choices he takes by himself.
    It takes some time to understand the game completely, but it is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  5. Erickrv29
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito, superou e MT as expectativas, história, gameplay, personagens, tudo MT bonito, MT bem feito!!
  6. chrisdontsurf
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    **** bangs so hard **** the haters they dont kno what they sayin nomsayin' damn
  7. Otavio1992
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push anThis game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push an agenda on you. It just happens that the main character is a lesbian. It wouldn’t change much if she was straight, or a man, or black, or whatever because it’s not important.… Expand
  8. Elaf1993
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    One or a kind! Last of us 2 is atmospheric, intense, well narrated and has the best graphics I ‘ve ever seen in a game.
  9. ThePhilippino
    Aug 21, 2020
    8
    Its not perfect, but its not that bad either. I was initially mad at the game and was going to bomb it, but after giving myself some time to think about it, it really is more than what most of the haters are saying. It's not shallow, it's not badly written, it's a complete story that was just told in an incoherent way. I understood what the game's message was and while I don't agree withIts not perfect, but its not that bad either. I was initially mad at the game and was going to bomb it, but after giving myself some time to think about it, it really is more than what most of the haters are saying. It's not shallow, it's not badly written, it's a complete story that was just told in an incoherent way. I understood what the game's message was and while I don't agree with it, I respect what it was trying to say. I'd recommend this game to any PS4 owner. A fair warning that this game is very bleak and depressing so if you are prone to that maybe skip this one for awhile. It is a complete $60 game with polished gameplay, a good written story, and definitely memorable characters, buy it and try it for yourself.… Expand
  10. ctsang301
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I have never left a review before for anything on this site, and actually just created an account to leave my two cents on this one. I literally just finished it this morning, and now that I can finally indulge in the reviews WITH spoilers, I am simultaneously saddened by the online vitriol from internet trolls and relieved that more in-depth reviewers were left feeling equally as confused as I am right now.

    I want to just focus on the story with this review. I completely understand what Naughty Dog was trying to do to make us feel like every character was flawed, and that the world of The Last of Us is inhabited by far more darkness than light. That being said, it was very difficult to play as Abby for the 2nd half of the game. I found myself rooting for each member of her posse to be taken out. It felt as if I were playing Bill in the Kill Bill movies. It didn't feel right, even with the Lev/Yara storyline. I think if Abby had killed Tommy or Maria while on the run with Lev/Yara from the WLF, or something along those lines, I think I would have felt a lot more invested in her story, even if it still ended up with her killing Joel, but towards the end of the game (when she realizes he killed her father).

    The nihilism of the world of TLOU comes through loud and clear in this chapter, and I applaud Naughty Dog for being brave enough to put their vision out there, regardless of the inevitable backlash. My hope is that whenever they come out with part 3, they wrap up the storylines in such a way as to redeem both Ellie and Abby, and consequently make the infinte sadness of part 2 worth something.

    **Side note: I loved the Lev and Yara characters. Sexual identity is 100% self-determined, and I appreciate them working that into the story. If coming out in today's society is difficult, doing it as Lev did is even more impressive. More practically, it lends a real legitimacy to their escape from the Seraphites, rather than simply waking up and saying, this is wrong. Bravo.    … Expand
  11. Thanderbird
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Игра хороша во всем, как сюжетно, так и геймплейно. К сожалению, не было возможности пройти ее на одном дыхании, иначе эмоции были бы ярче и полнее. Однозначный mustplay!
  12. miguelsampaio10
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    For me, the best game ever produced!! What a journey. Its difficult now to play some other game.
  13. SupaRush
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Your heart can either take it.. Or you can't take it. This game captivated me to the max!
  14. SlevinK
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Juego maltratado por las criticas de usuarios que ni siquiera lo han jugado, le dan Ceros por prejuicios, por fanaticos obsesivos con joel que simplemente quieren un juego fanservice, por no ser el juego que esperaban, madre mia yo no quiero jugar a un juego que sea lo que yo espero quiero un juego que me zarandee los sentidos y me sorprenda y que sea diferente no quiero que me complazca.Juego maltratado por las criticas de usuarios que ni siquiera lo han jugado, le dan Ceros por prejuicios, por fanaticos obsesivos con joel que simplemente quieren un juego fanservice, por no ser el juego que esperaban, madre mia yo no quiero jugar a un juego que sea lo que yo espero quiero un juego que me zarandee los sentidos y me sorprenda y que sea diferente no quiero que me complazca. Y criticas tan absurdas como un 0 en serio? (la mayoria) musica 10, graficos 10, jugabilidad 10, durabilidad 10, historia 0, vale, y el resultado es 0 en serio? la clase de matematicas se quedaron dormidos? en fin, un JUEGAZO nivel DIOS.… Expand
  15. Ced97430
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Best game ever!!! I would give it 9 but I give 10.
    It already nets gen. 2020 goty.
  16. cherrykitty
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us II is a phenomenal artistic achievement. It is one of the most profound interactive narrative experiences ever created and a testament to the power of games to evoke empathy in the player. This game will be talked about as a landmark of gaming that pushed the medium forward.
  17. Acelee
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    12/10 . Игра стоит каждого вложенного рубля в нее. Она космос .
  18. Vlithra
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Sen çok güzel oyunsun bee Hikayesi yüzünden oyun çöp değil herkese göre değişir hikaye
  19. Skaas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Gaming Canon right here ladies and gentlemen. Anticipation was high and the wait loooong, but this is how it's done! Thank you for the hard work to everyone who made this happen
  20. Igorffadasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Odeio homi hetero mds nem joguei só dando nota alta pra irritar msm bestas
  21. Joel101
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bevor jemand meint ich sei dem Spiel gegenüber nicht fair, ich beziehe mich hier auf die Story. Die technische Umsetzung dieses Spiels, das Environmental Design, das Acting, auch alles visuelle sind absolut beeindruckend.
    Zum Ableben von Joel:
    Beim ersten zusammentreffen rettet Joel Abby das Leben und dennoch wird sie Joel töten, obwohl sie dadurch mit ihm quitt sein sollte. Schon der Anfang dieser Story ergibt keinen Sinn. Joel ist nicht mehr der den wir kennen, er wirkt in dieser Fortsetzung ziemlich weichgespült. Joels Charaktereigenschaften im ersten Teil sind: Geplagt vom Tod seiner Tochter Sarah, macht er alles was getan werden muss um zu überleben, war selbst schon ein böser Junge, traut keinem u erkennt schnell Gefahr, (besonders durch andere Menschen) fühlt sich verantwortlich für die Menschen die ihm was bedeuten, ist misstrauisch u unverwüstlich. Nun in Teil 2: Blauäugig, verweichlicht, bedauernswert u auch sonst das komplette Gegenteil von dem was ihn einst ausgemacht hat. Bei ihm läuten nicht mal die Alarmglocken wenn er auf eine größere Gruppe Fremder trifft, die mit Militärfahrzeugen u Ausrüstung vor seiner Stadt sind ohne den Grund für ihe Anwesenheit zu kennen. Wie ist Abby überhaupt mit einem Fahrzeug den langen Weg zu Joel gekommen? Alle Straßen in diesem Spiel sind kaputt o blockiert. Tommy lädt diese Fremde sogar in ihre geschützte Stadt ein um "Vorräte aufzufüllen" Wie naiv wurden die Brüder hier gemacht? Joel wird ins Bein geschossen. Ellie kommt dazu, richtet aber nichts aus weil sie ihr Überschungsmoment nicht nutzt. Das sind -1 Intelligenz für ihre Charaktereigenschaften. Auch Ellie ist nicht mehr dieselbe wie im ersten Teil. Die junge Ellie war mutig, rebellisch, auf einzigartige Weise schräg, sarkastisch, liebenswert und direkt. Die erwachsene Ellie ist nur noch eingeschnappt, aufdringlich u zornig. Man hat die persönlichen Eigenschaften der Charaktere komplett ausgetauscht. Abby hätte an diesem Punkt auch Ellie u Tommy umbringen könn. Damit würde man zumindest verhindern das man verfolgt wird. Aber Naughty Dog hat sich entschieden, diese beiden Protagonisten so langsam u leidvoll zu zerstören, wie man es sich nie hätte vorstellen könn...
    Ich könnte noch weiter auf die schlechte Story eingehen, aber das würde den Rahmen sprengen, daher mein Fazit:

    Das hier ist so eine Geschichte die einst gut angefangen hat u dann schlecht weiter erzählt wurde. Wie z.B. bei Star Wars. Die Story fühlt sich an wie schlechte Fanfiction die von jemanden geschrieben wurde, der den 1. Teil gehasst hat. Warum hat man überhaupt etwas so ausgelutschtes wie Rache hier thematisiert, wenn es im 1. Teil um etwas wesentlich interessanteres geht: Verlust. Man hätte etwas tieferes von diesem Game erwarten können.    … Expand
  22. imTheRyan
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the end of the first part, I felt the finished story, so I didn't think there would be a second part. At the time of the announcement of the game in 2016, i was still delighted with this, and waited for the release of the game, periodically replaying the first part. knowing how they like to post various rumors, I avoided all information about the game in order to dive into the game on my own. In the first hours, I got an unexpected pain from the plot twist, but continued the game, I wanted to understand that everything was not done in vain, and everything has a logical development. Unfortunately, my hopes were dashed. The illogicality of actions began with the behavior of Joel, who changed in character and now trusts the first person who comes across and tells all the information about himself: where he lives, what he and his brother do, what their names are, although it is obvious that nobody in this world can no longer be trusted if you never knew him. As a result, the character of both Joel and Ellie changed. The supporting characters are just dummies, without an interesting story and any logical actions.
    Especially pleased with the pregnant doctor, who has nothing to do and she went to fight in the last month, just delirium. Already now it is difficult for me to continue to write a review, with each written word I am more and more in pain from what continuation they made on the first game.    … Expand
  23. GarbageMunch
    Jan 20, 2021
    5
    Positives: Gameplay was enjoyable, visually stunning.

    Negatives: The story was not nearly as good as the first. The game felt too long for its own good. Virtually none of the characters are likable.
  24. Fralleman
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    The story in this game is indeed great, amazing really! Lived up to my expectations and more.
  25. Konstanti
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    I know that many people hate this game, but developers did something different and i really liked that. For those who hated the game i recommend to replay it and see it from another perspective. You will like it. They improved graphics, physics, combat and the general environment. I liked the fact that they inserted a dodge button. It is a masterpiece. Great job as always Naughty Dog. CantI know that many people hate this game, but developers did something different and i really liked that. For those who hated the game i recommend to replay it and see it from another perspective. You will like it. They improved graphics, physics, combat and the general environment. I liked the fact that they inserted a dodge button. It is a masterpiece. Great job as always Naughty Dog. Cant wait for part 3!!!… Expand
  26. ICELIXIN
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    有第一作的金玉在前，PART II我只能称之为粪作。
    玩游戏是为了开心，而这个东西让我不开心，所以我打0分。
    涉及到宗教宣传，这根本不应该出现在游戏里，更别说种族歧视这些私货。
  27. RM2005
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is an utter mess, filled with bland characters and awkward dialogue. The game touches on interesting themes and ideas but the writing just isn't good enough to make you care.

    One of the main themes the game tries to explore is violence and whether or not it's justified. It tries to get us to think about how a violent act can create a cycle of violence that only leads to more misery and loss for everyone.

    One of the problems with this is that it's completely at odds with the gameplay. You are given an incredible array of customizable weapons and throughout the game, you murder so many people in all kinds of gruesome and horrific ways. The game even gives you achievements based on upgrading your weapons to a high level so they obviously want you to care about this side of things.

    You're also made to kill dogs and people to progress the story, you don't even have a choice it literally makes you stab dogs and beat people to death. This doesn't make sense because the game wants you to question your actions as a player but then the game forces you to do things you have no control over.

    The other problem is that the game brutally removes a main character from the first game and then half way through makes you play as the character that kills said character. It's not for a short time either, it's literally half the game. This decision has been praised as being 'bold' and 'brave' by some and in a way that's true but that doesn't mean it's good or that it was the right decision.

    The main reason anybody is buying this game is because they were fans of the first game. The main reason people loved it so much was because of the relationship between our two protagonists. The relationship between Joel and Ellie is the heart of the entire series and it's the reason people bought this game.

    The decision to kill off one of them isn't the issue, it's how and when it happened and what followed. Popular protagonists have been killed off again and again in every type of media. It happens in Games, TV shows, Movies and Books, and as long as it is handled well and progresses the story in a satisfying way people are fine with it.

    This game fails to do that.

    They literally tore out the heart of the series and nothing that followed made it worth it. The storylines and relationships that follow are nowhere near as compelling and emotional as the relationship between Joel and Ellie in the first game. They are pretty to look at and there are some nice set-pieces but they don't feel like they matter simply because you don't care that much about the characters involved.

    They could have made a compelling, engaging, emotional storyline that challenged the audience but when you remove the heart of the series it's almost impossible to do that. It's very difficult to get people to care about a story if they don't care about the characters involved. The emotional core of the series died about two hours in and in a game that is driven by its narrative this is a huge issue as it makes everything that follows feel a bit empty and meaningless.

    They try their best but they gave themselves a mountain to climb and they never make it to the summit. They really try their best to make you care about the people involved but none of them are all that engaging, empathetic, or interesting especially in contrast to Joel and Ellie's relationship in the first game.

    I guess the question is why?

    Why did they decide to go in this direction with this game? The game director Neil Druckmann said before releasing the game that "We knew people were going to hate it".

    I don't understand this at all, who is the game for then? If you knew that fans were going to hate it then why make this game? I understand not wanting to write a safe, fan service driven storyline but I don't get why you would write a story that fans would really despise.

    I don't know it just feels like they tried way too hard to subvert expectations and in doing so ripped out the emotional core of the entire series in an extremely unsatisfying way. It feels like a wasted opportunity to not just make a great sequel but to make more great games after this.    … Expand
  28. megjane
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They took all the beauty of what made the first game and tortured it as they tortured Joel at the beginning of the game, and Ellie through the rest of it. There's no redeeming aspect to this game. Complete garbage, zero payoff, not even art. Made me feel nothing but ripped off and sad. They had so much potential with this game, for even a franchise in the future with even games, but there's no way I'll ever be buying a last of us sequel again.… Expand
  29. Zaccla
    Nov 1, 2020
    2
    Bad story and same gameplay since the one.. very disappointed for a game from naughty dog.
  30. ass_rider
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trailer was like a movie, same as watch dogs one fiasco
    story was ****
    we pay to enjoy the game not to torture ourselves by the horrible gameplay
    every puzzle was the same, even the character you control says that it would be too easy if the door wasn't clogged up :))
    poor dialogue writing, almost every character was one
    bad story telling, and so much more    … Expand
  31. ghstrunner
    Nov 2, 2020
    2
    I would rather give up gaming completely than play this trash ever again. Just sad how easy is ruining franchises.
  32. TheOndra
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just had to play this after firts game and at my first playthrough I was a little bit disapponted from story. Then I played it for second time to get all achievments and enjoy whole story again. After that I can appreciate what ND made. Whole concept is perfected and story is well served. This story is sad and will make you think about everything that happened thorough both games.
    Abby is still character that I dont like. Most frustrating was fighting as Abby against Ellie.    … Expand
  33. Dodgetroll
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    I’m out of words! But thats not the first time when it comes to Naughty Dog Produksjons.
    There are very few story’s that stick the way this story does. Sins I finished the game I don’t think there has been one day gone by without me thinking about it. Thats how powerful the production made impact through this storytelling. Sure... some of the outcomes of the story did not make the turn I    I’m out of words! But thats not the first time when it comes to Naughty Dog Produksjons.
    There are very few story’s that stick the way this story does. Sins I finished the game I don’t think there has been one day gone by without me thinking about it. Thats how powerful the production made impact through this storytelling. Sure... some of the outcomes of the story did not make the turn I wanted it to take, but that would simply been boring and predictable... this story is not and I love it. I don’t think I ever seen a game made so much impact on people in general based on comments online. And that says a lot. Naughty dog manages to get everyone emotionally involved. I can’t think of anyone else who manage to do that. I play a lot of games... a lot.... There are not many storylines I can actually remember in detail after a short time. Last of us sticks with me for a lifetime. This game is so well made I sometimes got lost in the beautiful surroundings and fine details... simply stunning. Gameplay is flawless. It gives the player a verity of options on how to play using stealth or go guns blasting. I didn’t even find a bug or glitch in the game. What can I say.
    It doesn’t get any better than this! Thumbs up     … Expand
  34. Chels14
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    It’s not a ten but. This is the only game I can remember that people are being unfair and complex. Most of the people who make videos rating the game on YouTube have videos of 30 minutes or more talking about the game, it’s not a film it’s only a game so there’s no need to go all complex and act like cinematographers when most of you have rated this game with a 5,6 or 7. The fact that theIt’s not a ten but. This is the only game I can remember that people are being unfair and complex. Most of the people who make videos rating the game on YouTube have videos of 30 minutes or more talking about the game, it’s not a film it’s only a game so there’s no need to go all complex and act like cinematographers when most of you have rated this game with a 5,6 or 7. The fact that the user score it’s 5.2 it’s a crime against video games. Just enjoy the bloody game it’s actually really good.… Expand
  35. AJ_tw
    Dec 3, 2020
    1
    ===========無暴雷評論心得===========
    對於玩過、喜歡1代的玩家，2代敘事編排混亂，影響劇情體驗，意圖讓玩家感到噁心不適，且數個角色人物設定崩壞，劇情中個性不一致，行為不合邏輯，似為符合劇情安排而設；其中有稍微歧視亞洲人劇情(見仁見智)，另外，官方預告詐欺玩家，用不實影片吸引玩家預購訂購遊玩，還硬凹怕破壞玩家體驗。2代故事劇情將讓1代玩家崩潰難以接受，讓人傷心心痛，甚至連署2代重作。極度建議想玩2代用借的就好，不然買2手也行，以免玩過後身心靈受創又荷包失血。    ===========無暴雷評論心得===========
    對於玩過、喜歡1代的玩家，2代敘事編排混亂，影響劇情體驗，意圖讓玩家感到噁心不適，且數個角色人物設定崩壞，劇情中個性不一致，行為不合邏輯，似為符合劇情安排而設；其中有稍微歧視亞洲人劇情(見仁見智)，另外，官方預告詐欺玩家，用不實影片吸引玩家預購訂購遊玩，還硬凹怕破壞玩家體驗。2代故事劇情將讓1代玩家崩潰難以接受，讓人傷心心痛，甚至連署2代重作。極度建議想玩2代用借的就好，不然買2手也行，以免玩過後身心靈受創又荷包失血。

    對於沒玩過1代的玩家，本作畫面優美、遊戲動作細節講究，遊戲時長夠，遊戲操作方式比1代進步，因此不至於評0分，然而以上優點本來就為2020年3A大作之基本，本作並無特別之處，光是劇情邏輯性問題、廠商預告又詐欺玩家，怎會完美10分滿分？難不成是在洗評分？既使是新玩家，本作敘事編排仍會讓玩家感到混亂、情緒無法宣洩，玩遊戲玩的這麼壓抑本作也是一絕。另外，遊戲要求玩家不斷殺戮敵人、不給選擇權，卻又用手法拙劣的方式教示、訓斥玩家復仇殺戮不對，甚是雙重標準、精神錯亂。

    本作創意總監、編劇強行灌輸意識形態給玩家，並指責「批評遊戲的玩家」就是歧視LGBT，甚是傲慢不專業，也不尊重玩家。騙了玩家購買遊玩又不得退款，還在叫囂批評玩家，實在讓人厭惡其嘴臉。本作衍生一堆爭議，事出必有因。玩家評分要遊戲推出後36小時才能評，難道不是限制言論自由？那媒體評分有無收買、收好處、保密協議影響評測公正性，或是因優先評測權講好話怎麼不去管一管？根本不公平的機制。這風氣繼續下去，因詐欺預告、公正性存疑的媒體滿分評測而被騙購買的不就更多了？可悲。    … Expand
  36. Alana_Wesker
    Nov 23, 2020
    0
    **** is played more with abby than with ellie and in the trailer it said that it was played only with ellie and in the end abby does not die i hate abby **** game
  37. Gaming_Reviews
    Dec 4, 2020
    1
    Abby must be one of the best villains/evil person of any video game ever, because i have played 100s of games and i have never felt this level of deep hate towards any villain ever. Usually it's just cool to fight evil bosses or chase down bad guys, but Abby is different, she really makes sure that you are going to hate her on every level possible. I would have been fine with it, but theyAbby must be one of the best villains/evil person of any video game ever, because i have played 100s of games and i have never felt this level of deep hate towards any villain ever. Usually it's just cool to fight evil bosses or chase down bad guys, but Abby is different, she really makes sure that you are going to hate her on every level possible. I would have been fine with it, but they completely screwed this story up and actually wanted to brainwash you into thinking that Abby is actually good person. This is complete nonsese and not only that, they let her go at the end of the game. But biggest mistake of this game was that they force you to play as Abby for over 10 hours after she brutally murders first game's main character. Equal situation would be, if Doom Guy would get killed and you would have to play rest of the game as Demon who killed him and at the end Demon gets away and they wanna brainwash you into thinking that Demon was actually good guy. I feel absolutely nothing towards this series anymore, this second part completely ruined my interest in first part, forever. Because now first part is completely pointless, whole adventure in first part is no pointless. Awful writing, awful story, awful characters, overall bad game and also example how never, never treat your main characters.… Expand
  38. Quazarr
    Dec 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disappointing game. I was really hyped for it but it was awful. Every missions are same just in different places. The worst part is the story… Expand
  39. xRoB1nx
    Jan 25, 2021
    2
    After seeing this game get the GOTY award over so many other enjoyable titles, I was really looking forward to playing this especially since the first game was one of the best I have ever played. While the graphics and gameplay is good, a game like this is story driven and this story is horrible. Nothing that was enjoyable and captivating from the first game was in this game and towardsAfter seeing this game get the GOTY award over so many other enjoyable titles, I was really looking forward to playing this especially since the first game was one of the best I have ever played. While the graphics and gameplay is good, a game like this is story driven and this story is horrible. Nothing that was enjoyable and captivating from the first game was in this game and towards the end, all I wanted was this miserable experience to finish as quick as possible so I could get my platinum trophy. If you enjoyed the first game, do yourself a favour and give this a miss. This is the only game in my platinum collection that left such a sour taste in my mouth that I created an account to leave a review so others would not have to go through what I did. Would not recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  40. DevChriz
    May 26, 2021
    1
    Repetitive gameplay, bad and politic history, with LGBT things... Thanks for ruin the game naughty dog
  41. artandpassion
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    As a professional video game developer myself (since 2007), i'm glad i didn't work on this project. I could never forgive myself. No amount of money would make me work on game like this.
  42. EmoGuyGamer
    Jun 6, 2021
    1
    Graphics - 9/10

    Sound / Music - 7/10

    Story - 0/10

    How likable is main character / characters - 0/10

    World design - 7.5/10

    Conclusion - 1
  43. Korokota
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    It’s a pity. So much potential wasted.

    All the good technical work thrown away because the terrible story and the insufferable characters, even the ones we loved so much once. In the end, the true value of a game is the experience you live playing it, and this one was a bad visit to the dentist. Most of gamers I know felt they didn’t want to keep playing anymore in many stages of the    It’s a pity. So much potential wasted.

    All the good technical work thrown away because the terrible story and the insufferable characters, even the ones we loved so much once.

    In the end, the true value of a game is the experience you live playing it, and this one was a bad visit to the dentist. Most of gamers I know felt they didn’t want to keep playing anymore in many stages of the game, and we just forced ourselves to go on because the memory of our loved The Last of Us (part 1, obviously), and the good amount of money we already paid for it.

    IMHO, this is not at all what a game should be, indeed, it’s the opposite.    … Expand
  44. Futanaridaddy
    Apr 11, 2022
    1
    Horrible, forced lgbt, no character development, poor writing
    Audio was cool tho...
  45. GreenOnions
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    Graphics - 10
    Gameplay - 8
    Story - 0

    Overall score is 0 due to the false advertising. This has been advertised as a story about Joel and Ellie. That's a bait-and-switch, you have been warned.
  46. xdestron
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This sequel was butchered by Naughty Dog like Ellie taking a knife to the throat an innocent NPC.
    This is probably the worst sequel I've ever played. It's actually nothing like the first game outside of gameplay (which is EXACTLY THE SAME). The themes and tropes of the first game have been replaced with "muh cycle of revenge". The entire message of the game is not subtle, but rather    This sequel was butchered by Naughty Dog like Ellie taking a knife to the throat an innocent NPC.
    This is probably the worst sequel I've ever played. It's actually nothing like the first game outside of gameplay (which is EXACTLY THE SAME). The themes and tropes of the first game have been replaced with "muh cycle of revenge". The entire message of the game is not subtle, but rather beaten into your head over and over, similar to the fate of a beloved main character.
    The story is actually one of the most pretentious dog piles I've ever witnessed. The writing thinks it's 100 times more profound than it actually is. In reality it's about as deep as a puddle.
    The entire game exists to massage the egos of the developers.
    Naughty Dog no longer gets a pass after this one.    … Expand
  47. werkyu
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    After playing this I felt angry, confused and insulted that a game company would feel that this is acceptable to do. How do you go from a great first installment with an amazing touching story and characters to suddenly turn full SJW and make garbage like this. This is the future of identity politics in gaming. Man = bad, push for sjw politically correct narrative.
  48. Utshab99
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    The game we all loved, the game that made us wonder, explore the beautifully crafted relationship between Joel and Ellie in the first game.. ruined by this undeserving sequel. Many movies and entertainment products rarely ever exceed the prequel but this one completely demolished all built bonds and completely disrespects the characters like they meant nothing. Shame on Naughty Dog
  49. hoodie_666
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, the music is great, the animations, the feeling of dread when you see the clickers. But all of that is **** useless because the story is awful. One of the main characters is killed in a brutal way at the beginning of the game, and then they force you to play as his killer for at least 1/3 of the game. They try to make her likeable but it only makes the game worse, she's not funny, loveable, she just a forced character that should never have seen the light of day. At the end of the game when Ellie can take her revenge she decides to spare her! THE GAME IS A REVENGE STORY BUT HAS NO REVENGE SECTION.… Expand
  50. Devilbat
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where do you even start...?

    People on subreddits and different media outlets called out the people who saw the leaks. They were called homophobic, transphobic, and all sorts of things.

    I consider myself an intelligent person, and as such, I've never cared for sex, gender, or affiliation in the games. I consider myself open minded, and never had a problem with anything, as long as it made sense, and it the story was written well.

    Obviously, I had no problem with Ellie loving women. It was hinted at in the DLC of the first game, and it played out in this one without any kind of issues. (The love triangle with Jesse, Dina being pregnant, and pregnancy giving Dina a plot armor was kinda meh though)

    But oh boy, the writing in this game. It's unbelievable. It's just ... wow.

    The man who taught Ellie how not to trust strangers, just randomly saves someone (doesn't even care if she's infected or not, because you know, it's not like there's an apocalypse happening). He goes one step further, he says "oh you live there with God knows how many of your buddies? Sure let's go", and then he practically introduces himself "Hey, I'm Joel". Of course Abby instantly knows it's the Joel she's looking for, since she saw the town 4 minutes ago with probably hundreds of people, and she already confirmed on Facebook, that there's only one Joel in there.

    So she goes on and brutally murders Joel. She murders Ellie's father figure right in front of her eyes. I expected Joel to die in the game, but definitely not like this. Disrespectful would be putting it lightly. Even the game devs said that they want to create a meaningful story, and not base this on shock value. Well, guess what this is. (Yes, shock value).

    So, after this, you're kinda left hanging and thinking, "okay, but they had Joel in so many places in the trailers, this can't be real". It is. Most of the scenes you saw are flashbacks that are just too short, but still show you the potential in this game. The thing it could have been with good writing. In other parts, Joel simply wasn't there. ND put him there for you to buy the game obviously. Calling this false advertising might be going a bit too far I guess (I'm not a legal expert though), but it's certainly a dick move which will cause some loss of trust among the community's members.

    Through the flashback scenes by the way, Ellie will learn the truth about the ending of the first game. She then starts hyperventilating and crying, because she didn't get to die. Yes. She's crying because she survived. The game practically tells you that there was only one doctor who could make the cure in the world (lol) and he's dead now because of Joel. You're not allowed to think that maybe, MAYBE the fireflies wouldn't have been equipped enough to start producing serums for EVERYONE, or even create the serum AT ALL. Joel is painted as the evil being that destroyed humanity's last hope. (You had this question popping up at the end of the first game as well, but back then, you were allowed to think about it). I saw a Youtube video discussing this (sorry, I don't remember the channel) and the guy mentioned that he wouldn't give up his life for anything at 14 years of age. Well, I wouldn't either.

    So what's after this?

    Well, you go to Seattle, murder every living being associated with our great friend, Abby. Along your journey here and there, you will encounter the religious (? I couldn't really figure out) cult, the Seraphites, that just kill for fun. Obviously the message here is... Religion bad? I don't really know.

    Also, did I mention you play as Abby for 8-10 hours? Oh yeah, you have to play as Joel's murderer, and what's worse, they'll try to get you to actually like her. I mean... If they change the ending, and take these hours out of the game, it might not even be as bad as it is.

    Before the ending, there will be a few nice moments (mostly flashbacks), and some horroristic ones. And of course, endless, useless violence. Ellie freaks out because she murders a pregnant woman (in self defense, since as she's about to lower her guard, they approach and try to kill her), and Abby comes back from her tour with her new friend. They fight, but end up going their separate ways after that.

    And the ending... You actually find Abby, and force a fight, but since you have a vision of JOEL (who was brutally murdered in front of you) you decide - after murdering half the United States - that it's actually not worth it... ok. You also lose a couple of fingers.

    I'm not an expert on changing hands with guitar, but she definitely has 5 fingers on the other hand, and with 3 fingers, you can play pick, slap, or fingerstyle. So she leaves the guitar, obviously.

    We get a final scene with Joel, so after all this, you may feel a bit better.

    I think this game was not developed to be naturalistic, it was just developed by a psychopath.

    It will get GOTY ofc

    4/10 for me. Visuals.    … Expand
  51. H3kT0R
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Destroyed first game. I dont get how it got a 95 meta this game is **** on first game
  52. Xd36
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I think I don't need to explain anything, this is just stupid, I don't know what Druckmann was even thinking...
  53. Vonvampy
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Neil druckmann's revenge porn for the first game, it's ironic because the first game was directed by a woman who left the studio after Neil kicked her out, she made something amazing, one of if not the best game of this console generation. The game looks amazing but the horrible story makes it hard to notice the beautiful scenery, this game makes you try to sympathize with someone who killed your father or raped your mother, so much hypocrisy, just horrible.… Expand
  54. BestcriticNA
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game is a prime example of pushing a narrative that no one but SJW's wanted. Absolute and utter trash story. The gameplay and graphics aren't bad at all, but that's all the game has going for it. I have to ask what are these paid critics smoking when reviewing this game. Like 10/10? WHAT??? How much did ND pay you for that review? Anyway I just can not get over how garbage these newThis game is a prime example of pushing a narrative that no one but SJW's wanted. Absolute and utter trash story. The gameplay and graphics aren't bad at all, but that's all the game has going for it. I have to ask what are these paid critics smoking when reviewing this game. Like 10/10? WHAT??? How much did ND pay you for that review? Anyway I just can not get over how garbage these new characters are and the story as a whole. I don't get why games need to push this garbage narrative of equality down peoples throats. It is very obvious what they are trying to do. I'm not saying that anything is wrong with being gay or trans the problem is when you keep shoving this garbage SJW **** that no one cares about there is a clear message you are trying to convey. All I want to do is play the game kill some zombies and have a good or somewhat story that will make people who played the first game happy. But instead got nothing remotely close to that. Naughty Dog wake the f*ck up you should be ashamed of this disappointment of a story. To the paid critics that probably couldn't beat the intro of the game b4 writing a 10/10 review you guys are out of your minds.… Expand
  55. Zombiestyle360
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Everything is good, except the story.

    The Story is pure Garbage.

    It a Revenge story with no Revenge at the end..
  56. Totalimus
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    This game is phenomenal in terms of graphics, animations and audio design. That being said, the story is the most important part of any game for me and it was, unfortunately, horrible.
    TLOU2 does such injustice to the first game that it truly makes my heart hurt as I'm sure many other fans can and will agree with. I read some of the leaks before the game came out and while I was saddened    This game is phenomenal in terms of graphics, animations and audio design. That being said, the story is the most important part of any game for me and it was, unfortunately, horrible.
    TLOU2 does such injustice to the first game that it truly makes my heart hurt as I'm sure many other fans can and will agree with. I read some of the leaks before the game came out and while I was saddened by Naughty Dog's decisions, I was sure they would justify these decisions in game and execute them properly. However, that is not the case.
    Very unfortunate that this is what we get after ~7 years of waiting.    … Expand
  57. FatumFL
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Cheap, lame story; deadly boring gameplay; great visuals.Half of the game is a meaningless filler.
  58. notajoker
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Trailers for this game tricked the consumers into completely different story that would include the previous cast, comepletely changing scenes in the final product. What I got in the end was more like a movie than a game. In a game with such potential TLOU2 spits on everything it worked towards for a ending conclusion that leaves you feeling disappointed and uneventful for any futureTrailers for this game tricked the consumers into completely different story that would include the previous cast, comepletely changing scenes in the final product. What I got in the end was more like a movie than a game. In a game with such potential TLOU2 spits on everything it worked towards for a ending conclusion that leaves you feeling disappointed and uneventful for any future stories in this world. I am not giving this a 0 purely to spite this storytelling, the gameplay itself feels like its stuck in the previous generation, the only positive note was the difference in enemy types which I enjoyed. Naughty Dog has become creatively bankrupt, and I cant continue supporting a studio that slave drives its workers.… Expand
  59. Willmerto
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Technically amazing game, wonderful locations, character models look good, gameplay is similar to previous game.

    Negatives outweigh the positives, tremendously. The story is abhorrent in every sense of the word. Logically, it doesn’t make too much sense in grand scheme of the overarching plot. It almost feels as if TLOU1 and TLOU2 are in entirely different universes. While it might be innocuous at first, the romance/sexual plots become increasingly contrived and painfully exasperating. The juxtaposition of multiple sexual trysts in a apocalyptic setting make the game jarring, and at points unbearable. There is one sexual encounter that is completely tasteless, and actually felt ashamed viewing it, much without my consent. The emotional highs are at best counterfeit of any actual human response. It feels as if the characters become bizarre caricatures of what somebody who has never interacted with society would think normal people would behave. If someone told me the story was written by a pre-pubescent teen tasked at writing a zombie holocaust melodrama, i would believe them. It’s that bad. Shallow and devoid of any realistic emotional nuance, this game is a dud and falls flat, far beyond the expectations of the first game.

    I would not pay the admission price for this game, wait to get it on cheap, or find another way to play it. The asking price is to much for such a abomination of story telling.    … Expand
  60. fareshero
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    the game play very good and the story is very very very bad **** lust of us part 2
  61. FrankStien316
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as expected ..
    The graphics are lower than the trailer , 2017 graphics are better , and there's a lot of noise    … Expand
  62. antybac
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    "Saw 3D" of video games. Laughable story with no moral, abundance of violence and one distasteful sex scene. This game has absolutely nothing to say. The writer may think it does, but what it tries to do, other games had already done better and with more finesse. Then again, being more subtle than a sledgehammer is not exactly difficult.
  63. Reffff
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally two hours in, Joel acts like an uncharacteristic moron, uninstalled.… Expand
  64. snlp3rr
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fans of the series waited 7 years for a follow-up to one of the greatest stories of gaming. Would the sequel develop on finding a cure? Exploring the roots of the virus? New adventures with both Joel and Ellie? F*** no.Let's kill a beloved MC for shock value, demand players to play a shallow character (joel saves her life and she just shotguns and golfs his head in) that no one gives two **** about,
    plot the entire game on revenge after revenge and in the end force our character to do exactly what most players dont want.Plus there is so many plotholes through it all,and most character's are like "Hey it's me this is my story"(and one in particular just exists to justify a pregnency, then dies like a **** dog) and then we never see them again.

    One thing, that i did like story-wise was the relationship of Ellie and Dina. It felt natural and believable.I enjoyed that.But it all falls apart on this mess of a story

    Gameplay is awesome, but the story ruins it all.(After all it's a narrative story) Also, Sony false advertised JOEL in the trailers. JOEL appeared on many parts of the trailers pointing that there would be an adventure with the duo, but they fking replaced it with Jessee.Also the flashbacks of TLOU were altered to comply with this story.

    A mess of a game. How low did naughty dog fell.

    Worse that this **** game is the "critics". How dare they all give 100's on this mess?
    I wouldn't accept the rumor that sony pays for reviews, but in this case...it's more than evident.    … Expand
  65. Vladimir47
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Horrible story, horrible new character, everything about this game is trash.
  66. kfozla
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. first this game is 500 tl in turkey and it is a lot of money in turkey. i think that no one could buy this game expect from tlou fans like me.

    you are giving a lot of money for one single game and you want see something great. well but this game isnt GREAT it is very BAD.

    I DONT CARE ABOUT GRAPHICS!!!! I just wanted to see how story continues so i bought this super expensive game and story was f*cked up. they just f*cked first game. WTF? did you think 7 years to write this story?
    you have to do better

    come on Naughty Dog .    … Expand
  67. edelgard
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Buggy mess that forgets the events of the first game while trying to deliver a message about revenge and failing once you consider all sides. Shock value added just for shock value.
  68. roelani
    Jan 10, 2021
    2
    EDIT: Thanks for deleting my review, metacritic. Submitting it again, and I will do so until it sticks.

    A bleak trudge through a largely disappointing series of combat encounters that relies on shock value to carry its clumsily-paced story. The gameplay has seen some improvements from the previous entry and the environments and character models are impressive, but the whole experience    EDIT: Thanks for deleting my review, metacritic. Submitting it again, and I will do so until it sticks.

    A bleak trudge through a largely disappointing series of combat encounters that relies on shock value to carry its clumsily-paced story. The gameplay has seen some improvements from the previous entry and the environments and character models are impressive, but the whole experience feels needlessly maudlin, dwelling on traumatic events with an insistence that borders on pornographic.

    There’s something off with the tone of this one, in comparison with the original, beloved game, and the difference is jarring enough to keep me from enjoying either the story or the generally repetitive, uninspired gameplay.

    If this were an original IP, it would be much easier to rate it higher. To evaluate it as a story in a different genre, and praise its gorgeous environments. But as it stands, as a sequel, it fails to successfully deliver its simple message, ending on a note that feels pompous and ridiculously proud of itself even as it lands its last, resounding note (and dialog scene) with a hilarious lack of self-awareness.

    Yep.    … Expand
  69. metacritic64
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    nice graphics, but the history was destroyed, the game is ruined for me, sorry
  70. ixPhanToXx
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics: Amazing
    Story: Terrible

    This game just killed a character that's been alongside with us and the Developers just had to kill him right into the beginning. Also, the ending doesn't make any sense. Those who bought the game, I recommend you for a refund if possible. $60 for a trash game is a waste.    … Expand
  71. m_ONEILL007
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    TLOU 1 was my favorite single player game. Replayed it 3x. Loved the multiplayer. Was immersed in the game, loved the story along with Joel and Ellies character progression and struggles/tough decision throughout.

    Have been more excited for this game than any other i can think of..EVER. I cannot believe THIS is what i waited for. Ruined everything i loved about the game and regret playing    TLOU 1 was my favorite single player game. Replayed it 3x. Loved the multiplayer. Was immersed in the game, loved the story along with Joel and Ellies character progression and struggles/tough decision throughout.

    Have been more excited for this game than any other i can think of..EVER. I cannot believe THIS is what i waited for. Ruined everything i loved about the game and regret playing and spending money on it. Please if you havent played, and loved the first game, do yourself a favor and pretend this was never made. Cannot believe ND could mess this up so incredibly badly.    … Expand
  72. Proboy117
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Trash of Us 2. What a way to ruin a good story with killing of a beloved character in a hortible way and introducing a complete **** of another
  73. bigdog84
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    I have looked forward to this game for years and they have betrayed the characters and fan base for forced diversity that was not needed or wanted. And completely ruined the franchise as so many have come before forcing politics into entertainment to pander to the left.
  74. yoisi
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    awful. it destroyed everything that made the first game good and was made to purposely upset people
  75. CanG
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    One of the most dissappointing and rambling sequel script that i have ever experienced in a movie or a video game.
  76. Joshua-gmr
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Yes it's my first review and no, i'm not a bot or a hater, I just felt the need to say what I think of this game)

    There's a thin line between hiding things on trailers to let the players experience the story without spoilers and creating false cutscenes for the trailers which is what happened here.

    Probably the best looking console game so far, incredible facial animations and motion capture with mostly good voice acting, the problem is that this things alone can't make a good game without a good story and even more so when we are talking about tlou sequel.


    Everything that was loved about the first game is destroyed here, the characters from the previous game just don't feel like themselves, there are many other plots that I can imagine in seconds that would be way more interesting than this revenge story, there are just so many questions that end without an answer.

    In terms of story, part II is an inferior game, gameplay is improved but becomes boring way before the game ends.

    Let's just say I feel betrayed, the game fails at making me feel empathy for the new characters and the ending "missed the notes" it desperately wanted to make me feel.

    Most fans should stick with the first one, the message there is powerful, here it's hollow just because.    … Expand
  77. T-POD
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I finished this game, started from midnight as soon as it came out. And i didn't stop playing because i was hoping for the game to redeem itself for making the godawful decisions it did.

    This game is not special, the plot is cheap and there is nothing unique about it or the characters involved in it. The game constantly tries to force strange things in, like being trans or whatever. It    I finished this game, started from midnight as soon as it came out. And i didn't stop playing because i was hoping for the game to redeem itself for making the godawful decisions it did.

    This game is not special, the plot is cheap and there is nothing unique about it or the characters involved in it. The game constantly tries to force strange things in, like being trans or whatever. It all felt out of place. There no issue with the character being trans, but why did the game make it a big deal?! It had NOTHING to do with ANYTHING. at all. It just left me in the same state i was in for 90% of the game, which was that i just wanted to get to the next section so i could just know what happens next. Surely, the way this game started, there must be a reason. there must be some sort of redemption..

    And i only kept playing because i wanted ellie to do just ONE thing by the end of the game. JUST ONE. and even then it wouldn't be fully redeemed for how they treated beloved characters from the first game.

    And so i get to the end of the game, and i didn't even get what i wanted. (Pretty sure, what everyone wanted). Instead i got a boring, terrible, awful, nonsensical ending. Where everything that was experienced (as horrible as it was) was all for nothing.

    If the game ended with ellie waking up and the whole thing being a dream, it would have been a better game. That's how awful this steaming pile of garbage is. Stay away from this game if you wish to hold good memories of LOU1.

    i actually want a refund. i'm embarrassed for naughty dog. i will NEVER buy anything n.druckman directs ever again. holy crap, what a waste of a weekend.    … Expand
  78. wingpan79
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Don't waste your valuable time on this game, if you really want to experience this game, wait for the discount or buy it from the second hand when it became cheaper.
  79. Beejmeister
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Extremely disappointing this game is hot garbage. Does its predecessor such a disservice.
  80. JohnMcdermott
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    Disappointing to say the least. The gameplay hasn't really changed that much since the previous instalment. For 2013 the gameplay was fantastic but I felt it was at best routine and at worst felt bored. I still like the crafting mechanics but felt it could have been improved seeing as a similar AAA title 'Days Gone' had done this element better in their game last year. I discovered that IDisappointing to say the least. The gameplay hasn't really changed that much since the previous instalment. For 2013 the gameplay was fantastic but I felt it was at best routine and at worst felt bored. I still like the crafting mechanics but felt it could have been improved seeing as a similar AAA title 'Days Gone' had done this element better in their game last year. I discovered that I had a lot of glitches in my playtrue. I ran into instances when fighting enemies where I fell through walls into nothingness repeatedly. Other times, my character became stuck on invisible ladders while climbing walls. If it happened once or twice, I would let it slide but it felt like the game was made with a first day patch in mind. From a graphics standpoint, I expected much more. The graphics are improved since the last game circa 2013, which is expected, yet are not as groundbreaking as I have heard from friends. They are quite similar if not slightly worse than the graphics from 'RDR2' and 'GOW' which came out more than two years ago. That being said, the graphics were one of the things I enjoyed about the game. The story was difficult to get through. I was able to understand characters motivations but felt that the execution was lacking. I enjoyed Ellies relationship with Dina but could not connect with any of the other new characters in the same way. I felt that Jesse's character in particular could have been fleshed out more given the games running time, which ran longer than the first. It made me hard to sympathise with these new characters when the revenge plot kicks in. I think the game lacks the ambiguity of its predecessor. The first game made characters organically feel grey. Joel, Marlene, Bill and Ellie all had their own intentions that you could understand even if you disagreed with it. Most of the characters in the first seemed to show human emotion towards their actions, both the good and the bad yet the sequel strays from this. Even the worst characters in the first showed a glimpse of humanity in their actions yet the sequel takes all of the humanity out of the characters. Overall, in a story driven game if you find yourself at times bored and at others wishing to play other excellent story driven games such as 'Life is Strange' or 'Telltales TWD' then you know the story has issues.… Expand
  81. fcukneil
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    game of the century, the worst.
    7 years, a great IP, destroyed by Neil. You are a shame in the game world. burn in hell.
    Political correctness is the most disgusting thing in this world.
    The only meaning of this game is to let players recognize the ugly face of the media.
  82. thisisme12
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    TLOU 1 was about a person who lost everything and through a harrowing adventure relearns to love again and also decides the fate of the human race, just one of the best stories ever told.

    The last of us 2 is about some hormonal teens that think more with their genitals than brains, with motivations that change like the wind, and do nothing of any importance throughout the entire game.    TLOU 1 was about a person who lost everything and through a harrowing adventure relearns to love again and also decides the fate of the human race, just one of the best stories ever told.

    The last of us 2 is about some hormonal teens that think more with their genitals than brains, with motivations that change like the wind, and do nothing of any importance throughout the entire game. it s so bad its embarrassing that we waited 7 years for this......    … Expand
  83. quizhan
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    For those who can't take on the role of abby, this game is just a bad tv show like 'the walking dead'.
  84. Azel49
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    SUMMARY: Story driven game that fails ultimately in its delivery of a simple core message. Upon reflection, my time feels wasted and no satisfaction from playing this desperate struggle of trying to tell a coherent story thats on jumbled around. GAMEPLAY: It comes secondary and grows repetitive so fast.
  85. karada
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 唉 打完最后生还者2了
    救命吧 就我看来 剧情确实稀烂[骷髅]
    可能是因为前面太大恶人了
    后期就算操控艾比
    我也完全没有get到她的点[嘘]
    跟女主对线的时候我还一直想着把她弄死就好[doge]
    （别喷我别喷我
    汤米前后反差也有点大 人设崩了的感觉？？
    [作揖]
    整个打下来
    我：？？？就这？就这？就这？    … Expand
  86. 0ARYZ0
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome graphic
    Good but repetitive gameplay
    Garbage story telling
    Good music    … Expand
  87. Sayz
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Я ждал игру 5 лет, я потратил на неё 4к, и что я получил? Унылый сюжет, куче сюжетных дыр, игру никому не рекомендую, только зря потратил деньги
  88. rootstar
    Jun 29, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay and the mechanics of The Last of us 2 are pretty much what you would've expected. Some new features make it more dynamic than the previous game and although not very innovative it still works pretty well. Players who liked the last game will surely enjoy this one too. But all the sneaking and fighting was never the point of this franchise. It was the story. And herein lies the big problem. Be warned, there are massive spoilers up ahead.

    Joel's murder is staged in a way that we, the player, instantly share Ellie's longing for revenge. As we set out to confront his murderer, every action is driven by that desire and while being very brutal we have little compassion for the organization said murderer is part of. During her journey we begin to understand that Ellie will have to sacrifice her own well-being and emotional health in order to avenge Joel's death. The arch of tension is build up very nicely until the point of Ellie's confrontation with Abby. And then nothing. Just a gigantic cliffhanger. As we desperately want to see how the encounter ends we are thrown back three days just to play as Abby. And here is where, in my opinion, the game takes a very wrong turn.
    We experience Abby's own sad background story, find out Joel killed her father and are tangled up in an unconvincing love triangle. Abby starts to question her believes and changes from cold blooded killer to a caring person. She shows compassion towards her enemies and saves two children. And yet we couldn't care less. This is because from the very first minute we slip into her role, we see through Naughty Dog's blatant attempt to make us relate to her and to see more in her than just Joel's killer. Even worse, we feel lectured. It is as if the developers are teachers who are resolving a conflict by forcing us to understand our opponent's motives.
    Abby's crime is so heinous and leave us so shocked that we just don't care. As her story unravels piece by piece we get more and more frustrated as we can't build a connection with her but still have to play just to advance the plot. We understand and comprehend why she did what she did, we may even come to the conclusion that we would've done the same. But we still care to much about Ellie's loss. A few hours of gameplay as her main antagonist is not enough to forget that, let alone sympathize with Abby.
    Unfortunately this is so annoying, obvious and unconvincing that the experience is ruined beyond repair.
    Everyone old enough to play this game knows there are always two sides to the same coin. The message of the game is clear. The way it is presented, however, does not work and leads to a very frustrating and disappointing experience.    … Expand
  89. Aniseed
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    At first I would rate this game a 6, but after I replayed it and really pay attention to every event and scene that happened, there were so many important story details that I missed. You need full attention, I mean FULL attention to really understand the story and it's message and it's much more than just revenge, it's forgiveness but also having a peace with yourself and how you dealAt first I would rate this game a 6, but after I replayed it and really pay attention to every event and scene that happened, there were so many important story details that I missed. You need full attention, I mean FULL attention to really understand the story and it's message and it's much more than just revenge, it's forgiveness but also having a peace with yourself and how you deal with grief and anger. 25 hours of mostly killing people is not enough to tell a big story like this, and they're using these little subtle hints to tell what is actually happening and most people won't notice these hints, which hurts the game for those people. The game needs more time (not gameplay time) so they don't need use these subtle hints to tell the story. Plus it's not a straightforward storytelling, which is not ideal for the people that play the game intermittently, those people would forget what has happened in the game. For me it's a great solid game, with amazing acting and animation (the best I've ever seen), marvelous soundtrack, fun stealth, satisfying combat (some of it dragged out more than I would like), a little confusing story at first but not anymore. And that is 8.8/10. But I will post it 10 because so many fake players giving it 0 which is not fair at all, so a 10 for balance things out.… Expand
  90. bestreviews2020
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    Just came here to say, here's my negative review for this awful game............
  91. AngryShark92
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    + Great atmosphere
    + Excellent sound design
    + Good soundtrack + Beautiful world design - Politics infusion - Lackluster story - Doesn’t break new ground - Same, tired formula - Same immersion-breaking stealth mechanics - Boring (pacing issues) - Anita handprints everywhere - Forced diversity - New characters are awful - Old and beloved characters are treated awfully and are    + Great atmosphere
    + Excellent sound design
    + Good soundtrack
    + Beautiful world design

    - Politics infusion
    - Lackluster story
    - Doesn’t break new ground
    - Same, tired formula
    - Same immersion-breaking stealth mechanics
    - Boring (pacing issues)
    - Anita handprints everywhere
    - Forced diversity
    - New characters are awful
    - Old and beloved characters are treated awfully and are unlikeable now

    The Last of Us (2013) was one of the best games I have ever played in my life, hands down. It always felt like more of a movie than a game, because of how well written it was, with the initially reluctant partnership of Joel and Ellie, the ups and downs, the wise crack cheesy jokes, the environmental storytelling, and the father & daughter bond that they shared and developed throughout their journey. The progression and character development that took place was truly something special that cemented these two as one of gaming’s iconic duos.

    The Last of Us II (2020) does not have the same deep emotional connection between any of its characters and it focuses more on preaching personal politics of its developers (and one absolutely out-of-touch consultant), rather than crafting an interesting, competent story with established characters. What you end up with is simplified, petty, revenge plot, that does not break new ground or take any risks.

    I’ll get the good stuff out of the way first. Naughty Dog is incredible when it comes to crafting atmospheric games with excellent audio, the wilderness of Jackson, and the streets of Seattle are an absolute master craft in environmental design and graphical quality, not unlike the first game, but certainly enhanced to a stunning level. I also have no complaints with Gustavo and his competence with crafting an excellent soundtrack that fits the dreary, post-apocalyptic setting.

    Where do I begin with the bad? There is about 15 hours of walking around with fluffy dialogue thrown in while you explore an empty landscape to find a few extra crafting materials, where you end up in a gunfight or infected encounter that you will try and stealth your way through, but ocassionally fail so that a cutscene or set piece can play out. Rinse and repeat.

    This game does nothing new, it has identical gameplay mechanics to the first game (with a few Uncharted mechanics thrown in) which, while that may not seem like a bad thing, makes the game rely heavily on its narrative to differentiate its experience from its beloved predecessor. The problem is, its narrative and character development are subpar at best, and downright awful at worst.

    The story tries to make you take it seriously, but after a couple hours of gameplay, you realize that this game has forced you into a standard and contrived revenge plot that you have seen 1000 times before. The back half of the game has you playing as Abby, who regardless of what she has gone through, I have zero attachment or sympathy for, and again, only to jump back to Ellie, who I am now starting to dislike? Who thought this plot was a good idea seriously?

    Anita clearly came in and made sure that all the diversity checkboxes were hit, white men are incompetent, all the females have no physically attractive characteristics, and to mention bigotry and fascism wherever possible. Though I’m sure Neil had most of this setup already. You pile this crap on top of the way employees were treated, Sony’s censorship of Youtubers who discussed leaks, and add in an incoherent, generic story… you realize that there’s not much here that you haven’t seen or heard (because the leaks were accurate) before.

    All of this, culminating in an underwhelming ending that is an absolute slap in the face to everyone who played and loved the first game. Last of Us (2013) DID NOT NEED A SEQUEL. It is an absolute step down from the first game, and gets a 4/10 from me. This is game is an outright travesty, and I'm sure it'll win awards and accolades because of the sales, progressive demeanour, and paid off critics, but you would be a fool to believe that this is anything but another corporate cash grab on an established IP. This is the gaming industry now.    … Expand
  92. husseinmq
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Thanks to Sony and ND for ruined the game. I just wonder what the ..ND was thinking? I just can't think again about TLoU P2. they ruined the story. gameplay are exactly the same as it was in the past. Reviews are abseloute disgusting shame on critic for giving this game a high rate just for Femenism. are they blind? they gave the game 10 out of 10 just for the graphics????
  93. LEEEEEES
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The PC element is too protruding. The story I wanted was not a revenge because it was the story of Eli and Joel.
  94. koker
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Every negative review is h0m0ph0bes weee weee its not because the story was dogsh1t
  95. MAGE1234
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    I honestly think it was a bad game because TLOU is focuse on a good plot. The plot was all messed up and people including myself think it could be told in a different way, more appealing wich could create a connection between us and the characters. I definetly would say not to buy it because of what i said tho i liked the graphics a bit, but overrall it as a boring gameplay after the gameI honestly think it was a bad game because TLOU is focuse on a good plot. The plot was all messed up and people including myself think it could be told in a different way, more appealing wich could create a connection between us and the characters. I definetly would say not to buy it because of what i said tho i liked the graphics a bit, but overrall it as a boring gameplay after the game trully begins, like almost in the middle of the game where evrything y do dont have a purpose since y dont like any character nor the one you are controlling.… Expand
  96. Tedwu
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the most worst game all of the games my played, waste my money and time.… Expand
  97. ShadowIC
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    What did I just play? I was so unimpressed by this "game" that I have created a Metacritic account and did this review, the first time I have ever reviewed anything.

    If your central premise in a game is to show me the futility of violence and revenge then don't make a game that 1) glorifies violence like some sick snuff movie and 2) force the player down a story path where I as the    What did I just play? I was so unimpressed by this "game" that I have created a Metacritic account and did this review, the first time I have ever reviewed anything.

    If your central premise in a game is to show me the futility of violence and revenge then don't make a game that 1) glorifies violence like some sick snuff movie and 2) force the player down a story path where I as the player have no agency over what happens but just partake in a 20+ hour linear quick time event. The second point is the most grievous. It shows both a lack of skill and laziness in creating a game that both wants you to experience a story or moral, but does so by not giving me the chance to make those decisions myself as the player, thus I don't really care.

    The story was uninspired and simple. The characters were unlikeable and unbelievable. The violence and the bizarre sex scene where over the top and out of place. Sometimes, not showing has more impact. Sometimes, less is more.

    As a game, this sucks and is a waste of my money. This would have been better suited as a movie, as that is what this is. A 20+ hour long interactive movie where I have no agency over what happens, about characters I don't care about and a story that is uninspired.    … Expand
  98. Finalxz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i need to put this out there; this is one of the best stories i have ever experienced, i feel shattered, repulsive, tired, longing for some release, but in the end just as Ellie, i understand that the only path for revenge is forgiveness, she knew that killing abby wasn't going to give her peace, as we learned halfway through the game, when we saw that killing joel didn't give abby peace. i lament that people can´t get the brilliance of this script, i will never forget this game. The world, music and characters that accompany the story end up creating something memorable, it is not a perfect game, but it is a masterpiece that takes video games to a new level.… Expand
  99. Seinekar
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    1- Make a terrible story wich spits in the face of any1 playing it (specially on the previous entry fans)
    2- Add gay character
    3- People criticize because point 1
    4- Pretend game is being review-bombed because point 2
    5- Profit

    GG ND
  100. Moza_m
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This is an awful game with a horrible message. The pro-political agenda is ridiculous. Terrible enemy, and terrible overall plot.
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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