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July 2020
(94%)
139 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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The editors liked
Combat more fluid with more elements
Pockets of exploration
With plenty to collect
More upgrade options
A deep story that builds upon the original
Ellie's story and the tales of those around her are all touching and nuanced
Combat is viciously satisfying
Sets a new benchmark for diverse representation in gaming blockbusters
Powerful writing
Improved combat
Accessibility options
Deep emotional impact
Well-written narrative
Stunning visuals
Fine-tuned gameplay mechanics
Characters are fully developed and believable
High level of detail in-game and in options
One of the best looking games this generation
Gripping story with complex characters
Stealth-based but guns blazing is an option
Powerful
Provocative storytelling
Fiercely reactive combat drenched in tension
Ingenious level design grounded in a breathtakingly realised universe
The editors didn't like
Wish we could explore more
Small parts of campaign could have been paced more gracefully
Certain villains could have benefitted from further development
Few new enemies
Pacing problems
You might cry (I did)
Gating inhibits more full exploration
Slow to start
A narrative so ambitious it occasionally loses focus
Even from just two hours of play time, we can see that The Last of Us Part 2 is a darker, grittier game than its predecessor.It gives Ellie a lot of new abilities to master, but always feels familiar and intuitive - enabling fans to pick it up immediately...
Combat more fluid with more elements, Pockets of exploration, with plenty to collect, More upgrade options
Wish we could explore more
The Last of Us 2 doesn't seem to be simply a rehash of its predecessor. Instead it elevates the original formula, adding some small but vital features, while keeping the elements that made us fall in love with the original...
A deep story that builds upon the original, Ellie's story and the tales of those around her are all touching and nuanced, Combat is viciously satisfying, Sets a new benchmark for diverse representation in gaming blockbusters,
Small parts of campaign could have been paced more gracefully, Certain villains could have benefitted from further development,
From this chapter alone, The Last of Us 2 is an accomplished sequel in every regard. It feels marvellous to play, and doubles down on the thematic elements that helped the original shine. Ellie is a stunning, nuanced lead who exhibits far more emotional d...
Abstract: These people are wrong, they are evil, aren't they? They shoot first, they…they kill people we love but why do they cry out for their friends. Why do they plead, why can't they just disappear.Through all of this I am worried about Dina, wish we were home...
Abstract: It's been seven years since the release of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us, exemplifying what video games as a medium can do for the sake of storytelling. It also pushed the boundaries of what the PlayStation 3 would do graphically, making an excellent last...
Abstract: We're just a week off from the official launch of The Last of Us Part II. We hope you've read our initial impressions of the game, along with an interview with the game's co-director, Anthony Newman, right here. We'll be diving deeper into various aspec...
Published: 2020-06-25, Author: Paolo , review by: monitornerds.com
The Last of Us Part Two is a superbly designed and well-written game that is worth the purchase and the effort to finish. The game's focus on revenge and the clash between two opposing yet convoluted characters is what makes it so interesting and refreshi...
The Last of Us Part II tells a deeply upsetting, bold, and powerful story that is sadly held back by painful pacing issues. The game's structure not only holds it back narratively but also from a gameplay perspective as well. Still, Naughty Dog's PS4 swan...
