The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. TornadoKz
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The franchise was ruined by a people who didn't understand the characters at all… Expand
  2. Bleeps88
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    Gameplay is classic, and the visuals are stunning. Unfortunately the poor story pacing and awkward timeline of events pulls all emotion from the story and leaves much to be desired.
  3. RedRetribition
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It's **** I haven't played it myself because I was skeptical and didn't want to throw 60 dollars down the drain so I just watched a full walkthrough, and man am I glad I saved those 60 bucks, I urge you to do the same, truely just a disappointments.
  4. VHS_Linoleum
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    I first saw the original TLOU on Youtube, where someone had edited all of the cutscenes together into a movie. I watched it, then watched it again, then I recommended it to friends and family. That weekend, I literally went out and paid hundreds of dollars to buy a PS3 *specifically* to play that game. I’ve now beaten the original TLOU on every difficulty level. 100%. I’ve read everyI first saw the original TLOU on Youtube, where someone had edited all of the cutscenes together into a movie. I watched it, then watched it again, then I recommended it to friends and family. That weekend, I literally went out and paid hundreds of dollars to buy a PS3 *specifically* to play that game. I’ve now beaten the original TLOU on every difficulty level. 100%. I’ve read every issue of the tie-in comic. I bought the art book. I’ve watched all the interviews and behind the scenes things. I’ve read the entire Wiki. I took home the store displays and posters of the game when my local GameStop got rid of them. I’ve stanned that game to all my friends and family for years, whether or not they're gamers. I’ve watched people on Twitch speedrun it to completion, hundreds of times. TLOU is one of the best “movies” I’ve ever seen and one of the greatest video games I’ve ever played. I used to check IMDB every week or so, specifically to see if there was any news on the TV series, even after it was cancelled the first time.

    But now all of that is gone. I have zero interest in this franchise now. That's what this game did.

    I’m not going to complain about the politics of the game, because frankly, I don’t care. I just want to play video games. I like games made by creators from both sides of the political aisle and starring all varieties of protagonist. But if you want dismiss this as me being a bot or a crazy incel or whatever, you can go right ahead. The truth is that my issue is that this game forgets what TLOU is supposed to be about. Trust me, as I said, I’ve read literally everything ever released about this franchise. The original idea was to have 2 characters experience the world of the game together, and have their relationship change over the course of those events. This franchise is *about* those two characters and their relationship. That is the entire point of the original game. Neither one of them is more important than the other, they were designed to be a duo. The franchise was about these damaged people, learning to trust and love again, amid the zombie apocalypse. This game undoes all of that. It makes it pointless. It punishes you for caring about the story the original told, then it tells you that you were wrong for ever feeling it in the first place.

    I am fine with violence in games, and I’m fine with characters dying, what I’m not fine with is story choices that don’t serve the characters and characters which don’t serve the story. I’m not fine with game mechanics that were already on the verge of being outdated on the PS3 but now return in basically the same form. I’m not fine with you lying to me in your trailers, because you KNEW that I wouldn’t buy it if I knew the truth about what you were doing. I'm not fine with you completely changing everything I previously liked about this franchise: a damaged father and his surrogate daughter fighting monsters, of both the human and infected variety. You did nothing interesting to replace that. You gave me nothing to love, you only provided me with innumerable reasons to hate. Specifically, you gave me many reasons to hate this game, these characters, and this company.

    I signed up to Metacritic today *specifically* to review this game. That’s how mad it made me. That’s how badly Naughty Dog seems to misunderstand their own franchise and the reasons why people like me enjoyed the original. I'm sure there are plenty of people who will love this game. But I am not one of them. At all. I never want to see it again.

    So, this is the end of our long road together, TLOU. I think I’ll focus on franchises and creators who don’t deliberately go out of their way to make me hate them, because that’s their definition of “art.” You said "I'd rather have people passionately hate it than just be like, 'Yeah, it was OK.'" Well, it's not okay and I absolutely HATE it. So I guess you got your wish.    … Expand
  5. yoser58432
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    I never saw the leaks. I never got myself biased by it. But after playing, I am flabbergasted. Really surprised by illogical storyline with a clear political slant. First you unceremoniously kill off a beloved character in Ian unconvincing and stupid way. Then you tease us with flashbacks... Who cares, want to play the character. Anyway lastly you spare the b**ch. If I wanted to feel bad II never saw the leaks. I never got myself biased by it. But after playing, I am flabbergasted. Really surprised by illogical storyline with a clear political slant. First you unceremoniously kill off a beloved character in Ian unconvincing and stupid way. Then you tease us with flashbacks... Who cares, want to play the character. Anyway lastly you spare the b**ch. If I wanted to feel bad I wouldn't have opted for a game. Games are for entertainment not propaganda. I not care about your agenda/views because I am paying. For all decision making people of Naughty Dog, I have a big bag of F**K YOU. Oh. I am giving it "1" for the graphics like a Netflix drama.… Expand
  6. Geshka228
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Story 4/10
    GamePlay 7/10
    Graphics - 8/10
    LGBT masterpiece 0/10
    Well-muscled 20/10
  7. Adrian1990
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vamos a ver, a nivel de game play el juego es bastante superior aunque debería asi de serlo, su predecesor se lanzó para la ps3, por lo que es natural que tlou2 sea encantador en ese aspecto y un poco innovador en sus mecánicas, pero el centro del asunto cuando hablamos de un juego de culto, es que debes de tener una narrativa con lógica y con personajes que sostengan la trama, tenemos que ser claros como historia es de un 8 pero no es lo que un fan deseaba ver, y su final es sacado debajo de la manga demasiado cliché, demasiado moralista en un escenario que no cabe. Si eres fan de tlou vas a terminar muy decepcionado por que  si ese es su problema su final patético, sin sentido sacado debajo de la manga, y eso es imperdonable, ¿por que  la calificación tan baja? , justamente por eso por que es un juego que terminal mal, para un fan que es realista termina mal, y lo mas injusto es que recorres ese camino para terminar de esa manera por lo que se transforma en una estafa, tenlo por seguro que asi te sentirás y ya sabes el por que de tan bajo puntaje de los usuarios.
    Como videojuego es excelente no debemos negarlo, pero si lo análisis existen infinidades de posibilidades de una trama para la historia y justamente eligieron algo así, eso es un pecado. Moraleja: si tienes algo perfecto, dejalo así no lo toques. PD: todos los spoiler eran ciertos    … Expand
  8. SnowyNovember
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    The game is presented beautifully with breathtaking visuals along with a chilling OST and good level designs, but that's literally all it has going for it: the studio tried too hard to create an innovative dark story, but in the end it's one that can happen to anybody in the universe: not unique to our protagonists from the first game, whose previous journey only happened because they wereThe game is presented beautifully with breathtaking visuals along with a chilling OST and good level designs, but that's literally all it has going for it: the studio tried too hard to create an innovative dark story, but in the end it's one that can happen to anybody in the universe: not unique to our protagonists from the first game, whose previous journey only happened because they were who they were. This also means that not a single character trait held any significance to the story as a whole in the last of us 2: they are interchangeable. This is not saying they are not "unique", because they all have their own "trait", but the trait just don't present any plot significance at all.

    The gameplay is also aged badly: tossing a item to distract an enemy is the only true stealth mechanic with the exception of just literal x-ray vision should be only the chassis of the stealth mechanic: not the entirety of it. With games like metal gear solid and hitman, this makes the stealth mechanic in the last of us 2 seem so insignificant and limiting in comparison, and having enemies going in very linear patrol routes of one small area doesn't help at all, wasting the potential of the cosmetically gorgeous level design. The combat revolves around dodging, hitting, and shooting with brutal satisfaction: which wouldn't be so bad, even great, but the inclusion of a dodge button really ruined the experience, as some enemies would just get into superarmored mode/locked into animation and not stop attacking you until you are forced to either dodge or die.

    This lack of freedom also goes to the story telling elements as well: you play as not just Ellie, but also forced to play as Abby: a character that does some horrible things, and the player have no say in the matter and are just forced to go through with the decision made. The fact that this game forces its player base to play an unlikable character or forced to not progress makes this the worst game I've ever played.    … Expand
  9. Nuno146
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Oh boy! Where to start? The game fails dismally where is matters most and where the first game succeeded so well - The Story. That is what made first game Great was the story and characters (Joel & Ellie) who we watched bond and it all made sense in a great way. This doesn’t. A meandering story full of holes and characters we have little empathy for. Only nice thing i can say isOh boy! Where to start? The game fails dismally where is matters most and where the first game succeeded so well - The Story. That is what made first game Great was the story and characters (Joel & Ellie) who we watched bond and it all made sense in a great way. This doesn’t. A meandering story full of holes and characters we have little empathy for. Only nice thing i can say is graphically the game looks good and sound is on point but not worth the God awful story and character development. Avoid avoid avoid… Expand
  10. ChrisTough
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    1 point for the graphics. The way of treating the characters is terrible. Naughty dog doesn’t respect the fans anymore. Epic bad ending. I won’t spoil. But I feel the same after the ending of game of thrones...
  11. IndieRS
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    I'm going to start off with the good part of the game: the graphics are amazing, so too are the details. Now for the bad part: The story is an absolute mess. ND apparently have no idea what made the first game so great, which were the interactions between Ellie and Joel, without this the game would have been just another generic zombie game. Very sad seeing a great and beloved franchiseI'm going to start off with the good part of the game: the graphics are amazing, so too are the details. Now for the bad part: The story is an absolute mess. ND apparently have no idea what made the first game so great, which were the interactions between Ellie and Joel, without this the game would have been just another generic zombie game. Very sad seeing a great and beloved franchise like TLOU get completely ruined by incompetent writing.… Expand
  12. niuxmxing
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    No fk
    Noooooooooooooooooooq is the afternoon time to arrive tomorrow afternoon I am just going to meet you
  13. Sgc94
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Woke, SJW trash held up by a shill media. Don't buy this garbage They killed Joel and stick in what looks like a trans woman… Expand
  14. Roxfox
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. game with only graphics without history so big the world only has collectibles in addition to **** and end the legacy that built disappointment in addition to a mediocre ending a lot of disappointment a lot… Expand
  15. Xen168
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This game is easily the biggest let down I ever had in gaming. The story and writing is absolute garbage. All the critic reviews were clearly paid for it is sickening.

    Do yourself a favor and just play the first game and pretend this one does not exist
  16. Meusberg
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sucks to say this but they ruined this game. Compared to Last Of Us 1 this game is unrecognizable. They killed Joel the main character in the first 2 hours and make you play as the character that killed him. There is tons of obvious jewish propaganda in this game like a Torah you can't destroy and a few other ones. Gameplay is meh and the graphics are okay for a ps4 game. Overall real **** experience personally… Expand
  17. Idcguy
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This could have been a amazing game but they made it into a Last Jedi. If someone is still unaware about the leaks, read them
  18. Evanm12
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    I waited 7 years for this disappointing mess of a storyline. The only reason I’m not giving it a 0 is because the gameplay is fun sometimes and the graphics are excellent.
  19. P3T3M4
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    If i can give negative score, I would. Such a disrespectful and disgusting game.
  20. IMDbVet73
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Huge missed opportunity here.

    In a vacuum, this is an above average game and maybe a good game; however, this game does not exist in a vacuum...it comes as a sequel for one of the best video games of all-time with two of the most endeared characters off all-time. The standards for story-telling were set extremely high and this game fumbled it; there is just WAY too many plot holes,    Huge missed opportunity here.

    In a vacuum, this is an above average game and maybe a good game; however, this game does not exist in a vacuum...it comes as a sequel for one of the best video games of all-time with two of the most endeared characters off all-time. The standards for story-telling were set extremely high and this game fumbled it; there is just WAY too many plot holes, unnecessary characters injected and rules broken set up by the first game. The gameplay and the ND formula of false freedom of choice, level design and "puzzle" have not been advanced and do not make up for the entire story unfortunately. If one has no ties to the characters of the first game, likes the gameplay and good graphics, this game is for you. Not for me though.    … Expand
  21. The_Warrchitect
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This will be spoiler free. Where do I even begin with this game? The characters in the last of us part 2 feel very out of placed as compared to the first game. Joel and Ellie act very out of character throughout the story. Much of the other characters seemed forced down the throats of the consumers. There are a lot of glaring problems with the plot and MASSIVE plot holes. The ending wasThis will be spoiler free. Where do I even begin with this game? The characters in the last of us part 2 feel very out of placed as compared to the first game. Joel and Ellie act very out of character throughout the story. Much of the other characters seemed forced down the throats of the consumers. There are a lot of glaring problems with the plot and MASSIVE plot holes. The ending was extremely disappointing (worse than game of thrones season 8). You feel so unsatisfied and unfulfilled. It’s honesty a waste of $60. Keep your money and look elsewhere if you want quality story telling. On the bright side the game is graphically stunning which I will give credit for.… Expand
  22. mhills
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Play as your dad’s killer simulator. Absolute trash and insulting to your fan base. Really disappointed after everything I’ve seen from the Last of Us story. I’ll just end it with the expansions in my head thank you. The only good thing about this game is it’s graphics. I went into this knowing that Joel would most likely die because that’s how the story would naturally progress. However, forcing us play as his killer for a good portion of the game and trying to make us see them as a good person is just a slap in the face. The creators were very obviously trying to make something thought provoking but it fell flat and became a basic run around revenge story. It’s disappointing after how amazing the first game was. I’m really sad that this is what they chose to do with what could’ve been a wonderful sequel. Note: I usually don’t feel a need to post reviews for games because I think everyone should have their own opinion. Seriously though, don’t waste your money on this.… Expand
  23. Nxveen99
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Waited 5 years only to play this trash of a game, shame on naughty dog studio.
  24. flipster14
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    The writing in this game was a massive letdown, even if you didn't play through the first game. If you were a fan of the original The Last of Us, this game was a massive slap in the face. The way the characters are written in the second game completely goes against the way they were developed in the first game in order to fulfill an extremely contrived narrative. The drop in writingThe writing in this game was a massive letdown, even if you didn't play through the first game. If you were a fan of the original The Last of Us, this game was a massive slap in the face. The way the characters are written in the second game completely goes against the way they were developed in the first game in order to fulfill an extremely contrived narrative. The drop in writing quality here is actually somehow worse than the drop in quality that we saw in Game of Thrones' final seasons.

    The storytelling is poor and that is just irredeemable in a game where they sacrifice fun gameplay for story development. Throughout the story you take control of a number of characters at different points in time, and so your inventory and equipment are constantly reset and you're never able to feel powerful or in-control. This would be fine as a narrative tool, except the writers utterly fail at convincing the player that the actions and motivations of certain main characters are reasonable or admirable.

    To put it simply, if you're looking for fun, engaging gameplay, this game does everything worse than the first game. If you're looking for an interesting, satisfying story that has a meaningful and coherent message and features convincing character development, this game is absolutely not it. The original The Last of Us was a masterpiece of introducing us to flawed characters and making us fall in love with them. This game is more concerned with finger-wagging and guilt-tripping than doing anything resembling good story-telling.

    Don't waste your time on this one.    … Expand
  25. axelan
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU was never about the zombies. It was never about the gameplay. I was never about the graphics. TLOU was about the relationship between Joel and Ellie. Throughout part 1 you could see how their relationship develops and it touched a lot heart of everyone who loved the game.

    TLOU had some of the strongest dialogue between characters. The scene where Ellie runs away on a horse and Joel finding her after is an example of what made the story and characters into one of the most praised game to date.

    Then you get to part 2. Completely stray away from what defined TLOU. Yeah Joel isn't a good guy and his death was justified, but by doing so, it ruins the whole game. TLOU is literally about Joel and Ellie's relationship. It isn't TLOU without one or the other. I'm not sad because they killed off a main character. I'm sad because their relationship was what defined the franchise. If they wanted to kill off Joel, at least do it at the end of the game then end the franchise there. When either of them dies, its the end of the franchise so might as well do it at the end of the game then end the franchise there.

    TLOU 2 completely ruined the franchise for me and it's a shame because part 1 was one, if not, my favourite game of all time.

    I rate this game a:
    fingers lost / 10    … Expand
  26. Deztructoid
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Good graphics, good dialog, ok gameplay and it's all ruined by the story...
  27. gotmog
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Astonishing graphics and great gameplay mechanics but horrifying story sadly...
  28. Anas19belmont
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This is for joel For seven years we have been witting for the worst story I played in my life it’s the worst feeling to lose trust in naughty dog and all game reviewers they betrayed there fans and the gaming community and cussed a crack in the industry the only good revenge story is the story of the person who leaked the game and we all owe him a massive det for warning the gamers aboutThis is for joel For seven years we have been witting for the worst story I played in my life it’s the worst feeling to lose trust in naughty dog and all game reviewers they betrayed there fans and the gaming community and cussed a crack in the industry the only good revenge story is the story of the person who leaked the game and we all owe him a massive det for warning the gamers about this very bad game… Expand
  29. KelseaWasHere
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. literally what is going on with this game lmao. why is there a sex scene? why was that needed? why does ellie kill hundreds of people before sparing the person who killed joel? it's a damn mess… Expand
  30. Chaosbrekt
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Terrible game. I was warned before buying and playing based on the leaks, and I should have stayed away. I give myself a 0/10 as well for not listening.
  31. 1111me
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The failure of 2020. The worst plot and ending. I have been waiting for 7 years for it...
  32. Ernesto135
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Si no hubiera jugado el 1, derrepente merecería un 6, ya que tiene momentos divertidos de juego, pero TLOU 2 se enfoca más en la historia, y ahí es donde flaquea un montón :/
  33. Darkcel
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    1 for the gameplay, that's it, what a way to ruin a great history with forced lgbqwerty+ characters, left behind had them but they actually were good, those don't, rip the last of us, you are gonna be missed (2013-2020)
  34. IsabellaSoder
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    The graphics where great, some of the best i ever seen, and ive seen like no bugs. The combat is decent, but gets a little boring and repetitive. I wish there was more interaction , but that is more of a personal wish, since i know this is not that kind of game, and never was.

    The writing is awful, and the shifting perspectives does not make the story flow well, like in the first game.    The graphics where great, some of the best i ever seen, and ive seen like no bugs. The combat is decent, but gets a little boring and repetitive. I wish there was more interaction , but that is more of a personal wish, since i know this is not that kind of game, and never was.

    The writing is awful, and the shifting perspectives does not make the story flow well, like in the first game. The message about revenge has been done to death, so it feels kind of pretentious and over-done at this point.

    I really dislike the way lgbt-individuals are being **** and on top of that, it is being paraded around like progressive, when it is painfully obvious that this more misery prn and torturefetish of female and lgbt-individuals. I mean, if that is your knk, then do it, but don´t try and pass it off as progressive to give yourself a hndjob.    … Expand
  35. Zakheiv
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay and Graphic is very good, but the story is very bad
    i think this game is a LGBT propaganda    … Expand
  36. EberVL
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La inclusión forzada, la muerte de personajes importantes sin argumentos y el decepcionante final, es basura total que no se compara con la primera parte.… Expand
  37. Jinkage
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Sadly, this game deserve no more than 0. proof that graphics don't mean much.
  38. BadMuthaJoJo
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This game is visually amazing, it’s just too bad that the story is garbage. I can’t believe this is the best they could come up with after 7 years. Not worth the purchase.
  39. A6b2r8
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    I give it a 1 so it cant be discounted as a "SJW or LGBTQ+" hate vote because its not, I am formally reviewing this game as to keep its votes honest. This game deserves a 1/10, reviewers are paid to say its good, none of them actually care or can even be trusted, the viewer rating of Star wars the last Jedi is a perfect example. I do not understand how a company could spend millions ofI give it a 1 so it cant be discounted as a "SJW or LGBTQ+" hate vote because its not, I am formally reviewing this game as to keep its votes honest. This game deserves a 1/10, reviewers are paid to say its good, none of them actually care or can even be trusted, the viewer rating of Star wars the last Jedi is a perfect example. I do not understand how a company could spend millions of dollars and 7 years and not once actually stop to think about the game. This will have no spoilers so others can see, Do not buy this if you enjoyed the first game it will only do you harm, leave the story where it was left off and make your own in your head. The cannon story is atrocious, horribly written, and asinine in its views towards its players. It single highhandedly made itself the most hated game in the century thus far. Please continue to boycott and give this the rating it deserves. I will not be purchasing this game as I have researched just about every aspect of the game and already know everything about it, which is quite pathetic to its degree since most of the game was already leaked. This company took a beloved franchise and took a heaping **** in its mouth for no parent reason. Please understand this has nothing to do with characters sexuality or anything of the sort. Only to do with the lack of story writing skill, and pathetic display of a ' content ending' that is all a lie. I have never been more disappointed in a game, company, and franchise in my life and i hope it is never topped. The only thing i wish to come out of this is for the company to learn to respect their employees (research the controversies about the contractors of Naughty Dog) respect their fans, and their release date * less emphasis on the last one* What i personally hope for is the company to get a huge backlash and be punished for their blunder as to not have it happen again. Perfect example of a few single celled organisms getting enough pull to design a beautifully awful game. I will not waste anymore of your or my time however i wish i could write out 5000 characters to prove my point. Please do not buy this game, Please understand the real reason we say this, Please understand a few of the haters may hate for not morally good reasons, Please understand that this company needs to learn a lesson, Please understand you CAN NOT STOMP ON YOUR PLAYER BASE AND GET AWAY WITH IT… Expand
  40. Tezito
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Weed, politics and killing the best and most loved character. What a mess of a "game"
  41. Xihuang
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    La inclusión de contenido homosexual fue tan genérica que no dejaba al disfrute del usuario, en otras palabras no supieron aprovechar de manera correcta el uso de éste, pero era tan obvio que se vuelve peor que genérico, y para rematar meten otras ideologías cómo lo es en este caso el racismo, cómo dije antes, si van a hacer algo cómo esto, debe ser hecho bien porque conseguirán el efectoLa inclusión de contenido homosexual fue tan genérica que no dejaba al disfrute del usuario, en otras palabras no supieron aprovechar de manera correcta el uso de éste, pero era tan obvio que se vuelve peor que genérico, y para rematar meten otras ideologías cómo lo es en este caso el racismo, cómo dije antes, si van a hacer algo cómo esto, debe ser hecho bien porque conseguirán el efecto contrario si es hecho de manera tan poco agraciada.… Expand
  42. Pitaus
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They killed the main characters and the game os filled with progressism, awful.… Expand
  43. JHMC
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whos idea was it for killing Joel in the first hour!? Just finished the game. Great job lying to your fans and customers with the false trailers. Great job getting your story leaked due to poor security. I cant believe I waited 7 years to play as the most hated character for 10+ hours!?! What you did was lazy. No multiplayer so let's bloat the run time and draw out the story. My goodness what happed at your studio!?… Expand
  44. doug12
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Played for 15 hours and as a fan of first episode, this story is really a trash. Gameplay wise isn't improved much since years ago. Frame rate dip also an issue.
  45. Holae7ejdv
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Dañaron el juego la historia lo único bueno es la jugabilidad pero cuál es el sentido de la jugabilidad si la historia es mala para que su al final no cobra venganza espere 5 años para esto
  46. Ndl
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played this game as a dedicated fan from 2013. The direction of mechanics, storytelling and We’re well below 0. Don’t waste your money unless you want to be depressed and upset with yourself for playing as Joel’s killer . You’re happier in today’s coronavirus filled world.… Expand
  47. anniedylan97
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start off right away by saying this: I have owned The Last of Us since it was first released. I have replayed the game nearly 20 times, and sometimes when I'm bored I'll just replay random chapters. I've watched, and rewatched, Youtube playthroughs. That's how much I love it. Joel and Ellie are my favorite characters in any video game. So when the second game was announced, you can imagine how excited I was. When the first trailer was released, you can imagine how excited I was. With each step closer to the release, my anticipation grew. I preordered the special edition, prepared to spend $200 on this game. THAT is how much I love TLoU. When the leaks first surfaced, I put my foot down and refused to look. Naughty Dog created Uncharted and TLoU, my favorite video games EVER. I refused to doubt them. A week or so passed, and I'd successfully avoided spoilers. Then I saw it. Stupidly, I scrolled through a comment section, and my eyes caught on the words: "Joel dies". My heart sank and I immediately kept scrolling, trying to convince myself that I hadn't seen it, that it was probably fake anyway, that I could simply move past it. But here's the thing... when I say Joel and Ellie are my favorite characters, the emphasis is on Joel. I. Love. Joel. So naturally, my imagination started racing. "Do I want to spend $200 on the game if Joel dies?" So I took the leap. And I will forever be grateful that I did. Within 2 minutes of reading the leaks I was crying, cancelling my preorder and unable to fall asleep that night. I cannot describe to you the heartbreak and rage that I felt at discovering what would happen to my beloved characters. That was weeks ago, and I've since cooled down. Before this game was even released, I mourned for Joel, went through the stages of grief. So now, at the time of release, I'm no longer raging - I'm just disappointed. Now I've been watching playthroughs, and the graphics are as beautiful as expected. I live in Seattle, and even THAT isn't enough to get me to buy this game. Do you know how excited I was, when I first heard the game would be in my home city?! The idea of exploring Seattle with Joel and Ellie was MINDBLOWING. Now, it's an afterthought. Exploring Seattle within this graphically stunning video game isn't enough. I will not ever be purchasing this game. I will never even buy it used. Now let me explain why.

    I believe in the freedom to create whatever art you want to create. I, however, am also free to despise that art. And I do. If the story was true to the characters and felt honest, things would be different. But it's not, so here we are. They destroy the very foundation of the characters that we love. If you think for one second that Joel Miller would trust a group of strangers enough to follow them into a closed space, and let his guard down enough to give his real name then you DO NOT KNOW JOEL. End of story. If you think for one second that Joel wouldn't have pulled out his gun after being shot in the leg, you DO NOT KNOW JOEL. Joel, fundamentally as a character, at his core, would never follow a group of strangers when he's completely outnumbered and knows that he has a bad reputation. Because of this, his entire death scene loses all credibility.

    Let me be clear and say that I'm fine with Joel dying. His death could have been a devastating, beautifully done moment. Instead, it's fundamentally untrue to his character and only serves as shock value. Instead of inspiring the player, it leaves you with nothing but bitterness and coldness - toward the game itself. I've watched so many people become distant, cold, bitter, uninterested, and detached, during and after the death. I don't believe Joel would have EVER allowed himself to be in that position, therefore the entire scene feels empty, untrue, and forced. Joel is a survivor.

    Now since I have limited characters, I will skip to the end. Throughout the game you/Ellie kill thousands of people. And then suddenly, once you get to Abby, the end goal of the entire storyline... you get... nothing. Suddenly, after killing so many people, this one kill isn't worth it. Suddenly, killing gets you nowhere and shame on us for killing all those people just to kill Abby. Ellie is sad, revenge got her nowhere, it didn't bring Joel back and so on and so on. Abby, the ONE person in the game who successfully got her revenge, disappears into the sunset. Newsflash, Naughty Dog: WE KNOW KILLING IS BAD. KILLING BAD. WE KNOW. Guess what: IT'S A VIDEO GAME. You go through these games, generally, defeating enemies. Usually, by killing them. That's why we upgrade weapons, build our arsenals. It's at the core of these types of video games. So for you to use the boss battle to prove a point about "killing bad. Ellie realizes now. Not before, but now." Is laughable. Any player investment that survived Joel's death is killed off for good with an unsatisfying, anticlimactic ending. In the end, it was all for nothing.    … Expand
  48. thesprogletsma
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I'm almost at the point where I want to stop playing and have been for a little while. Most people have already seen spoilers but I'll try and keep it short as to why I really take issue.

    The story: it's distasteful and basically makes an open mockery of everything I loved about the first game. Its not gritty and edgy/it's just outright discussing and carries no emotional value, just    I'm almost at the point where I want to stop playing and have been for a little while. Most people have already seen spoilers but I'll try and keep it short as to why I really take issue.

    The story: it's distasteful and basically makes an open mockery of everything I loved about the first game. Its not gritty and edgy/it's just outright discussing and carries no emotional value, just shock factor and that's about it. The gameplay is nice, polished from the first but nothing to make up for the main reason I waited seven years. This game is an absolute kick in the groin and its so disappointing, I'm not raging mad, just so disappointed that I think it best that I just trade in now and revel on what I liked about the first game    … Expand
  49. Rumplestiltkin
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine waiting +7 years for the game to come out and they kill your favorite and main character within 2hs into the game, and then they force you to play as the woman who killed him...… Expand
  50. Andrenox
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible plot... Honestly how could they? This game makes the beautifull quemistry of Joel and Ellie, the struggles they faced, etc look blank. Who in the right mind would want to play with the killer of Joel??? Honestly... Im done. Theres no part 2 to me...… Expand
  51. nonstopyawn12
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Cant believe they ruined their own game like this. Just so sad...
    What could've been an amazing game...
  52. jrkooljake109
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I think this game accomplished exactly what it set out to do. The gameplay feels so good. Almost every kill made me squirm in my seat. I genuinely cared for every character, even the ones I thought I never would. My one criticism would be that the pacing of the game feels a little off. There were certain parts that seemed to last a little to long, but may have been necessary for theI think this game accomplished exactly what it set out to do. The gameplay feels so good. Almost every kill made me squirm in my seat. I genuinely cared for every character, even the ones I thought I never would. My one criticism would be that the pacing of the game feels a little off. There were certain parts that seemed to last a little to long, but may have been necessary for the emotional payoff in the end.… Expand
  53. Verpojk
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    A história é forçada e sem sentido, sendo simplesmente ruim, parecendo um trabalho de criança.
  54. Jcleon
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kill joel to catalyze character development and then the climax of revenge is terrible. I could have liked it if the revenge was played out but it felt hollow at the end. Gorgeous graphics though but that plot is terrible… Expand
  55. G-Frags52
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    The story is one of the worst I’ve experienced in gaming history. The first one is an absolute masterpiece. It makes this game even worse knowing that they were able to make such a great game before this. Neil Druckman should be fired and replaced.
  56. Pdgdte
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly can't believe the forced and innocent way in which Joel was suddenly caught in a death situation. The end completely incomprehensible, it felt that they wanted to put Abby through our throat forcing us to use her when it is IMPOSSIBLE to feel some kind of empathy for her. I was definitely left with the first game. Lazy argument beyond that the technical section is a beauty.… Expand
  57. gertan4422
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2 are virtually the same in every way but graphics and plot. Of course there has been some improvements gameplay wise, but fans of the first game will feel comfortable that gameplay stays generally the same. The problem however, is that it is clear the reason why the first game was so beloved was due to the story and characters. There is a clear andThe Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2 are virtually the same in every way but graphics and plot. Of course there has been some improvements gameplay wise, but fans of the first game will feel comfortable that gameplay stays generally the same. The problem however, is that it is clear the reason why the first game was so beloved was due to the story and characters. There is a clear and undeniable drop-off in writing from the first to the second game that made the game a chore to play, with an excruciating ending that serves no purpose or lesson. I love the cinematic games Naughty Dog release time and time again, it is through story telling that they have made their mark in the video game industry. It is quite sad that either through nepotism or money saving by cutting corners that they let an amateur level writer ruin what could have been one of the great franchises of the gaming world.… Expand
  58. Clesiogobetti
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Acharam que estavam fazendo uma grande história e fizeram algo bobo, enrolação para nada apenas uma game play sem alma.
  59. SaOne
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Ужасно много отсылок к мировым проблемам. Игры должны расслаблять после тяжёлого дня, а они возвращают нас в реальный мир.
  60. Bibigames
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    Na minha opinião, o game em si foi bem decepcionante, minha nota 2 vai de consolação para a equipe técnica que fez um excelente trabalho no jogo quando falamos de qualidade gráfica e detalhamento do mapa, agora vamos ao porque que o jogo não merece mais pontos:

    O jogo é repetitivo e entediante, embora tenha mapas amplos, quase não há infectados, os inimigos não colocam medo no jogador    Na minha opinião, o game em si foi bem decepcionante, minha nota 2 vai de consolação para a equipe técnica que fez um excelente trabalho no jogo quando falamos de qualidade gráfica e detalhamento do mapa, agora vamos ao porque que o jogo não merece mais pontos:

    O jogo é repetitivo e entediante, embora tenha mapas amplos, quase não há infectados, os inimigos não colocam medo no jogador e você praticamente não sente nenhuma progressão de dificuldade no jogo o que o torna chato, entediante e repetitivo. você mais assiste a cutscenes e caminha pelo mapa do que enfrenta inimigos..

    Mesmo sendo adiado diversas vezes para ser lapidado, o game apresenta diversos bugs que em alguns momentos chegam a atrapalhar a jogabilidade, como o fato do Rifle, apenas o Rifle não disparar... diversos flics pelo mapa e é claro, os clássicos problemas de atravessar objetos, paredes, grama, personagens dentro do chão e por ai vai....

    A história em si foi muito mal elaborada, personagens pouco explorados "tanto os novos quanto os antigos" você não cria nenhum vinculo afetivo com eles, apenas a sede de vingança para espancar a Abby até a morte, coisa que faz a história girar em torno deste objetivo, porém o diretor não deixa isso acontecer e decidiu manter Abby viva, mesmo tendo matado o protagonista principal da primeira parte e literalmente cuspido no passado. O jogo não trás nenhuma opção para o jogador decidir se quer ou não matar Abby para que ele tome as próprias decisões... faz o jogador simplesmente aceitar tudo e terminar o jogo com o sentimento que todas as horas de gameplay não valeram de nada.

    Joel foi praticamente transformado em um membro burro do grupo, já que no primeiro game o cara não confiava em ninguém, já nesse do nada resolve ajudar desconhecida, ir até o esconderijo do grupo todo inocente e ainda falar o nome pra todos... tem uma morte criada apenas para que o game tivesse um motivo para existir, já que ele é morto pela filha do **** médico figurante do final do primeiro jogo...
    Além de tudo, o jogo te obriga a jogar com a vilã e faz de tudo para que você se identifique com ela e crie carisma, o que de jeito nenhum acontece, vc quer matar a abby em todas as oportunidades.

    Porém, o final do game mostra que tudo o que jogou não valeu de nada, e que na real o jogo só queria te passar uma lição de moral regada a propagandas voltadas a assuntos políticos e sociais que são polêmicos nos dias de hoje, o jogo tenta passar a ideia de que a vingança não compensa e que temos que perdoar independente da maldade que o outro nos fez, só que ao longo do caminho a Ellie mata friamente diversas pessoas para finalmente ter a chance de matar a vilã mas desiste, ou seja as outras vidas foram todas em vão, se fosse pra perdoar, que ficasse em casa tocando o violão (com todos os dedos).

    Desse modo, digo que o game teve um hype muito grande regado a opiniões de críticos tendenciosos e trailers mentirosos que nos passaram a ideia que o jogo seria sensacional, tanto em história quanto a gameplay, mas entregarem um jogo que a história é péssima, uma jogabilidade que não impressiona em, porém tudo apresentado com gráficos lindos... ou seja, o jogo só tem gráfico.

    Para finalizar, o jogo vendeu uma propaganda enganosa que nos fez pensar que teriamos um belo jogo com ellye e o joel, mas nos obriga a jogar com a filha de um npc... Propaganda enganosa é crime!    … Expand
  61. Kauee1998
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráfico bons história lixo, história forçada demais e olha que sou fã do primeiro game, acho que irar flopar em uma semana controlar o Abby mata o jogo... Eles tentam forçar gerar um sentimento pela Abby que ninguém tem, história fraca e vazia… Expand
  62. KimNietzsche
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This is not a worst game ever. But definitely the worse game than previous one.
  63. DinasaurNose
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created an account right after finishing the game just to write a review on this travesty. I have never seen such a massive disconnect between a game's fidelity and its narrative outside of indie games (which generally tend to have great narratives but lack the budget to provide outstanding visuals).

    After waiting for 7 years, the worst has come to pass and Neil Druckmann has killed off yet another series due to his frankly unbelievable retconning of character's personalities; Joel and Tommy in particular feel as if aliens are wearing their skin and masquerading as them, making bone-head decision after bone-head decision.

    Newly introduced characters are about as dry and unlikable as they come, with the exception of Jesse who has some great moments. Dina has the impact of a forgettable, throwaway background NPC. Speaking of forgettable, I wish I could forget about the 10-12 hours I spend playing as the game's main villain, Abby, after she brutally massacres the alien pretending to be the first game's beloved protagonist, Joel, after the alien humanoid saves her life.

    Plot holes aplenty in this adventure, ranging from "mildly infuriating" to "absolutely infuriating, why did I waste time and money I cannot get back on this game?" Whether its Joel and Tommy announcing to a group of armed strangers their true identities, or Ellie finally tracking down Abby yet again after killing hundreds of people who had no direct involvement in Joel's murder - only to shy away from closing the deal because it's "not what Joel would have wanted" (despite claiming herself that Joel would be "halfway to Seattle" if it was her or Tommy that was killed) and letting Abby get away with Lev and two free extra fingers! What a steal!

    Visually, the game is phenomenal. What an immense accomplishment by the environmental artists at Naughty Dog. I urge them to seek employment elsewhere, and escape the sinking ship as fast as possible. Gameplay is dated and boring, but I'll give the game 3 pity points for the amazing scenery.

    So in summary, 3/10! A little something for everyone.    … Expand
  64. Pulguis
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simple, el juego es perfecto, aunque la historia pierde en partes el sentido, al final entiendes los motivos de Abby y no quieres matarla.… Expand
  65. Benderbonkers
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Do i really need to tell you.... ? Move on, save your $ for something worthy
  66. Thejes
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    After finishing this game all i could say was i lost my time and money . It is disgrace to call it as sequel .
  67. Noah95
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Everybody did their jobs perfectly except for the writers. VERY poor writing.
  68. Pgenerali
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    What is a story driven game without story ? This is the definition of The Last Of Us Part II, a disappointment and a frustation, thats all I have to say.
  69. amariqq
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The story is terrible. I will never play naughty-dog studio games. They molested me.
  70. Swordduck
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Not my game I disagree with many of the story choices in the game not to mention the major twist that happens easy on. The graphics are great but they have been waisted. The self insert of the lead developer makes me sick.
    Playing this game will leave you feeling sick
  71. Nogami
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Tried it with a friend who bought the game to see if it's still worth buying. It is not worth the time or money.
  72. dramon
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Much like the harrowing journey and violence set upon the game’s leads (and the leads themselves), The Last of Us Part II is messy, brutal, conflicting and altogether imperfect. That being said, the sum of its strengths and flaws form an absolute masterpiece in interactive storytelling that delves into themes of revenge and the consequences behind the cycle of violence. Amidst the pain andMuch like the harrowing journey and violence set upon the game’s leads (and the leads themselves), The Last of Us Part II is messy, brutal, conflicting and altogether imperfect. That being said, the sum of its strengths and flaws form an absolute masterpiece in interactive storytelling that delves into themes of revenge and the consequences behind the cycle of violence. Amidst the pain and sorrow the story brings us an underlying sense of hope that, given the current times we’re in, is needed now more than ever.… Expand
  73. xLadyWithGunx
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Can all those paid critics just delete their accounts? Because there is no chance in any universe does this shameful sequel of a most brilliant game deserve even 20 metascore. I would go even further and say it is worse then warcrat 3 reforged with how naugthy dog stepped on their fans with this trash of a story
  74. akitaboyo
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Absolute garbo. Wasted potential. Story was baaaadly writen, for real. The "plot" was confusing and underwhelming most of the times. It feels very fake, disconnected, unrewarding and rushed. And for all the people saying that it forced LGBTQ+, they're right. But the characters aren't bad BECAUSE of their identity, they're bad because ND thought that being different is what made charactersAbsolute garbo. Wasted potential. Story was baaaadly writen, for real. The "plot" was confusing and underwhelming most of the times. It feels very fake, disconnected, unrewarding and rushed. And for all the people saying that it forced LGBTQ+, they're right. But the characters aren't bad BECAUSE of their identity, they're bad because ND thought that being different is what made characters good. This is completely false. If your character's most interesting thing is their sexuality or gender, then that is the perfect set up for the most BORING, UNNECESSARY character. Make their unique identity PART of the character, not their whole existance. I'm LGBTQ+ and I promise i dont ALWAYS think about my sexuality. My sexuality is a part of me. Its just like any other trait. If you focus your character on only one trait, sorry but your character is absolute garbage. Also have a i mentioned how UNNECESSARY so many things in the story there were. COUNTLESS. There was legit a point where it gets laughable. Not worth $60 at all. Or the time. Seriously characters and story are blander than white bread… Expand
  75. adefr
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Игра отстой! Не играйте в эту дрянь, не поддерживайте распространение ЛГБТ.
  76. Maelesh
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Didn't like it at all. Not worth it tbh. Ok there is a little improvement but the story is very bad and the character history is worthless.
  77. LuluNella
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Una trama sin sentido, con un final horrible. Una falta de respeto lo que hicieron con Joel y con Ellie. Pura propaganda. Le pongo 1 porque la jugabilidad y los gráficos son muy buenos pero me arruinaron el fin de semana que espere años. Gracias por nada
  78. lovweey
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story has soo many plot holes. They kill joel in the first 2 hrs of the game with out the motive. It leaves the player to wonder why joel was killed so early in such a disgraceful way.

    How TF is Abby even significant to the 1st TLOU?!? Abby was later found out to be the daughter of a doctor of the Fireflies. And Abby says to Joel: do you remember me? Like **** he doesn't know cuz U insignificant AF.

    BTw she becomes the MC out of nowhere and Ellie becomes the villain now. JUST UTTER ****

    This 95 meta score is PAID FOR by Sony, 3000% sure    … Expand
  79. lemon-man
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    this whole game can only be summed up in one word: SHOCKING! i'm speechless
  80. Ajnodsreea
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    No tiene buena historia, cambiaron completamente la personalidad de los personajes, plot twist sin sentido y carentes de argumento, una completa decepción de principio a fin, gráficos y jugabilidad muy buenos, pero no compensa jamás la historia horrible que tiene
    Cómo matas a un personaje principal por un personaje totalmente sin importancia con razones muy estupidas para matarlo
  81. Mattdesho
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Este juego tiene muchas mecánicas iguales al primer juego, aun así agregaron nuevas funciones que se agradece, esperaba un juego que me llenará de intriga y emociones pero solo te hacen sentir odio y venganza, no me pude sentirme atraído a la historia, en algún punto del juego es tedioso seguir jugando lo cual quita por completo las ganas de volverlo a jugar.
  82. pihaso16
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Белые гетеросексуальные мужики которые похожи на тряпок и неудачников,сильные,в гипертрофированном смысле,женщины,которые лучше всех вместе взятых, одинаковые механики прохождения за ОБЕИХ ДАМ, которые отличаются лишь вариативностью оружия, слитый финал, который размазал этот и без того смазанный сюжет...
    Художники молодцы, им один балл за старания,но только им!
    Остальные были очарованны    Белые гетеросексуальные мужики которые похожи на тряпок и неудачников,сильные,в гипертрофированном смысле,женщины,которые лучше всех вместе взятых, одинаковые механики прохождения за ОБЕИХ ДАМ, которые отличаются лишь вариативностью оружия, слитый финал, который размазал этот и без того смазанный сюжет...
    Художники молодцы, им один балл за старания,но только им!
    Остальные были очарованны женщинессой Анитой,которая превратила очередную игру в помойку.    … Expand
  83. Nanorising
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Naughty dog man. **** story
  84. Kellerman7
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Good graphics and gameplay, but bad storytelling and a lot of propaganda. It is not what i have waiting all these years.
  85. Dreamcage
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    When they had succeed the Part1, they said it may be the end of TLOU story. That's right, This game like thing is not a part of TLOU. It is very disgusting.
  86. FerranRomero
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Nice graphics and physics but political agenda everywhere. No interested on jewish lies
    currently waiting for the homophobic dlc
  87. Jvr_fall
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Tienes buena jugabilidad, pero tal vez sea lo único bueno que el juego tenga para ofrecer. Historia realmente decepcionante y el juego no supone un desafío para el jugador. Si decides comprar este juego solo siéntate y disfruta tu película.
  88. saemgoodi
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The game is so awful. there is no respect for users who had enjoyed part 1.
  89. Ripcaligula94
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Bought this game despite the leaks because i had to play it after all these years of anticipation.The game looks great and the controls are solid just like the original(adding dodging mechanics and traversing similar to tomb raider). Gunplay is fun as usual especially when wiping out the super whiny enemies.the addition of fending off dogs and new infected types is a welcome addition toBought this game despite the leaks because i had to play it after all these years of anticipation.The game looks great and the controls are solid just like the original(adding dodging mechanics and traversing similar to tomb raider). Gunplay is fun as usual especially when wiping out the super whiny enemies.the addition of fending off dogs and new infected types is a welcome addition to the gameplay.Unfortunately the story in this game is absolutely awful.Do not trust the critics on this one,more than half of them were paid off by Naughty Dog. Aside from the performances by the main cast it does not save this wretched unwanted tale of unrelenting agenda pushing.Neil Druckman has created a compromised mess of a game.By choosing to go the Rian Johnson route by subverting expectations,ignoring playtesters and fans,taking advice from questionable sources,and forcing employees to go through rigorous crunch periods to push out this unrealistic and laughable phantasmagoria he conjured in his head. For a story driven game the writing is stunningly poor to the point where you wonder why noone questioned the choices Druckman has fatefully made.I will refrain from spoilers but everybody knows at this point the dreadful scene that appears very early on in the game. Why naughty dog? Why this way? Why do it so poorly? It was a heartrending scene in not the way they intended. To me it felt like Druckman was personally spitting on whoever enjoyed the first game because he felt like they enjoyed it for reasons he didnt agree with.As i trudged through this bitter clunky story i noticed the Ellie we love didnt even develop as a character,instead becoming static midway through. Why you ask? Because in order to fully insult fans of this game the plot needs to be sacrificed. The controversy surrounding the LGBTQ aspects in this game is of no consequence,its great to see inclusion and perspectives from people on all sides of the spectrum but poor poor misguided Druckman used this as a tool and a crutch.Hammering these character traits down so hard the game seems to be more concerned with the way the characters are perceived and persecuted rather than focusing on an actual story. Making such a spectacle out of Ellie and Abby's sexual preferences takes the opposite effect.Rather than presenting these traits of the characters as something positive and organic,it is used in a very ugly way by punishing the characters for being gay. You can look at it as being realistic but the fact is it is not done in a well executed way.Supporting characters have bad goofy dialogue,poor decisions are made to fit the plot,and a very unfitting and pitiful end for a certain character leaves a bad taste in your mouth.The first game was brutal of course but it had a big big loving heart and by the end you understood whyJoel loves Ellie so much and why he had to do what he had to do to save her. In this game there is no heart,just ugly depressing situations that leave you with no hope and no sense of catharsis by the time the credits roll by.I finished this game feeling burnt out.With whats been going on in the world in 2020 we needed a win whether it be big or small,but this game is one big giant loss.Shame on Mr.Druckman for foisting his vile view of the world onto us. We dont need this game. Personally the story ended for me once Joel made his promise to Ellie after saving her.This sequel is just a representation of a delusional fantasy from a very sad man.Go back and play the first one and dont buy into this.… Expand
  90. lisianthus7224
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Good graphics, but story and gameplay outdated. TLoU was way better I think they tried to much about this game.
  91. Nao056
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Last of us 1 Was so good i was emotionally attached to that game it was a wonderful journey But last of us 2 really disappointed me the story was simply awful and the trailer mislead you about Joël
  92. jobby
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Beautiful graphics in such a mediocre story. Without the first part, this product would be better. But alas, this is the disappointment of the year. RIP TLOU.
  93. Danudaia
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first game I don't like and I give a note and leave a review. I usually get it that liking a game or not is subjective but when you present a trailer and show scenes with Ellie and Joel only to later find out it's not gonna be like that, i already feel this is **** Let's be honest, most of the people loved the first game because of the story, not the gameplay so the people complaining about people leaving bad reviews based only on the story should understand that if the story alone can make a game good, it should be able to make it bad as well. Having to play the character that killed my favorite character so therefore, i don't really like it and having to keep it alive and explore it's story (that's what you do while you play ) adds a completely different feeling to the game than the first one and I, like most of the others, bought this game because I liked the first one and hoped to experience what was presented in the trailers ( Joel and Ellie ) , not just some flashbacks. I will not complain about the inconsistency of the characters because tbh i wouldn't complain about it if I would've like the story .… Expand
  94. heatseekingamer
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    the player is the reall reviewers here not the sities you can pay to thim and i think the score say every thng .. the story is such abig dissapointing like it dosnt belong to part one and all the thankfull goes to ND ofcourse please SONY do not make games like this again .. just shame
  95. Elterriblejohn
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im so mad. A guy spits on joel corpse. Theres no proper way ellie got to say goodbye to joel before his head got smashed. It immediately transition to a cutscene that joel is already buried at the cemetery, they should have made a short burial cutscene for him… Expand
  96. Nonamegiven654
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    I really wanted to like the game, It actually has really good graphics and decent game play, but that is to be expected of a triple A game as anticipated as this one. That being said the story was awful, the new characters were awful and I absolutely hated what they did to Joel. It might just be my biased opinion but the story could have been handled much better.
  97. Thanyma
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lgbt!!
    The story is also bad. Gameplay is good but with the development of tech it is normal.    … Expand
  98. WhiteW0LF
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I wish I could‘ve given it a -100000. you messed up something, which could‘ve been something great. The community is so disappointed, that you should apologize for this shhhhh you released. I‘ll give you a 1 for the graphics though.
  99. Amirwarlox
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cheapest story in videogame lifetime .l recommond don't buy it and enjoy tlou part 1… Expand
  100. wacu
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    это последняя игра от Naughty Dog которую я купил.Феминизм просто гигантских масштабов,куча клише,сильные и независимые рулят как всегда!
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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