The Last of Us Part II

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  • Summary: Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperateFive years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. Trusted Reviews
    Jun 12, 2020
    100
    The Last of Us 2 is a masterful swansong for the PlayStation 4, and arguably the finest, most accomplished project Naughty Dog has ever embarked on.
  2. Vgames
    Jun 12, 2020
    100
    The Last of Us Part II is the perfect combination of an excellent Hollywood movie with a fat budget with fun and flowing gameplay. The phenomenal writing will touch every player and won't leave an eye dry of tears. Combat and exploration are challenging and lead the player to use creativity and improvisation. A real masterpiece and a must-have for every PS4 owner.
  3. CD-Action
    Aug 10, 2020
    100
    Prepare for anger, fear, pain and disappointment. As clichéd as it may sound, Naughty Dog has reached a new, seemingly unreachable level of narrative design. The Last of Us Part II will hurt you in ways that no game has ever done before. This is a story you must experience. [08/2020, p.36]
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  4. Vandal
    Jun 12, 2020
    97
    Naughty Dog delivers their best game yet –an exceptional game in every aspect. It is an incredibly shocking, epic, terrifying action adventure with an unforgettable story.
  5. Press Start Australia
    Jun 12, 2020
    95
    Though it’s destined to displease those who built Ellie and Joel up as infallible, as an observation of impermanence, tribalism and the terrible cycle of violence that exists at the centre of what’s left of the human experience in this world. The Last of Us Part II is a spectacular sequel, it’s a brave and unexpected direction for the series, expanding on the world both narratively and mechanically, producing a far sounder and rounded experience that never falters or gets in the way of the game’s clear storytelling strength.
  6. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 23, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part 2 has a lot to say about us as people after we connected ourselves to these characters in the first entry. The journey is one that is not for squeamish, but it was one that deserved to be told. As the player, we must once again witness the reality of this harsh world and those who are brought up in it...The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterclass in environmental design, and that cannot be overlooked. The messiness of the second act doesn’t overshadow how significant this adventure is.
  7. Cultured Vultures
    Jun 21, 2020
    65
    In trying to subvert expectations, The Last of Us Part II discards the best aspects of its predecessor to provide a rote revenge tale that is ill-considered, ending on a note that makes everything — all the violence, all the loss, all the struggle — feel utterly, hopelessly pointless.

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  1. Positive: 39,027 out of 80172
  2. Mixed: 4,575 out of 80172
  3. Negative: 36,570 out of 80172
  1. Fancy_You
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Mano, eu gostei do jogo! A trilha sonora é impecável, gráficos incríveis, gameplay top e a história também é ótima. Cavalo
  2. Niksda
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I don't know what to say, it's just amazing. I love this game and the characters, well done
  4. LatinCritic13
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    All it takes is a little push for Ellie to go mad and her quest for revenge story is a brutalistic masterpiece. Do I need to say more? PlayAll it takes is a little push for Ellie to go mad and her quest for revenge story is a brutalistic masterpiece. Do I need to say more? Play the damn game and fully experience a masterfully crafted sequel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and witness the sheer brutality that needs to be played. The first game is all about love, and the sequel is all about hate and you can see why how rare TLOU2 is compared to the first game and it’s unbelievable. Everything ranging from the newly fleshed acessibility gameplay mechanics all the way to the superb writing by Neil Druckmann and Westworld’s Halley Gross is pure excellence. Naughty Dog, this is easily your guys’ best work since Uncharted 2 and there is a reason why you guys are the top underdogs in the gaming business on delivering the very best experience as possible and I hope you guys get royally compensated for creating this incredible follow-up masterpiece. No wonder why HBO’s The Last of Us is happening with Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin on-board for the live adaptation..
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  5. TheTedster
    Jul 3, 2020
    7
    I did enjoy alot of the aspects of this game, but the story and pacing is all over the place. The game looks beautiful and some sections ofI did enjoy alot of the aspects of this game, but the story and pacing is all over the place. The game looks beautiful and some sections of the game is awesome such as downtown Seattle.

    My major gripe was the story itself and the character swap midway of the game which in my opinion hurt the game rather than add to it. The game had too many flashbacks and questionable choices by the characters in the game. The ending was also a major letdown, as you'll be asking yourself "What was the point of this all???"

    From a gameplay perspective, I did find it very fun and the AI of the enemies was awesome as enemies will try to flank you, adding variety to the game.

    Disappointing game, but its definitely not a perfect 10 or awful 1.    … Expand
  6. yurpinzan
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Man, this must be one of the worst games I've played all my life. The only good I have to say is that it does look relatively good but whatMan, this must be one of the worst games I've played all my life. The only good I have to say is that it does look relatively good but what else can I expect from a high budget late generation game. Other than that the story just feels like some tear-jerking plot that desperately tries to make you feel things while taking away any agency from you as a player, so you are in the end just watching a bad movie. Go watch Hackers 1996 instead.… Expand
  7. dave606
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Druckmann said. "I'd rather have people passionately hate it than just be like, 'Yeah, it was OK.'"
    fine.
    OK,its fine games.
  8. potatoman2222
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Very poor writing. Surpassed GOT writers with being absolutely horrible. Thanks ND!

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