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July 2020
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139 Reviews
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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
This is one of Sony's best titles yet and a clear competitor for game of the year. Even if you hadn't played the original, this deserves to be in your library...
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Published: 2020-06-22, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Abstract: I needed to breathe for a moment after experiencing The Last of Us Part II before I go ahead and play a second run-through of the game. The game plays more on story and emotion, with horror and combat coming in second. It's violent and at times emotionall...
Ellie and Abby are both complicated and flawed, well deserving of such an intense character study, The overall story is bleak and depressing, but ultimately more impactful for it, Combat is tense, and successfully navigating an encounter with limited reso
Much of the violence you inflict goes unexamined, which makes the gruesomeness of it just unpleasant, Looting and collectible hunting can disrupt the pacing, and the presence of collectibles doesn't always fit the situation well
Published: 2020-06-19, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: “The Last of Us II,” the follow to 2013's critically-acclaimed “The Last of Us,” is finally here, and it is drawing tons of buzz. Of course, the title, which is sure to be a late-life system mover for Sony's (SNE) PlayStation 4, has been one of the most a...
Published: 2020-06-18, Author: Jim , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: The Last of Us Part II for the PS4 is a truly incredible — and incredibly exhausting — videogame experience that could probably only be created by fine folks at Naughty Dog. The game feels, looks, sounds and plays like the culmination of everything that t...
Abstract: How have you been since the initial release of The Last of Us ? The game took many by storm, with a heart-clenching story that while featuring Joel, was ostensibly revolved around Ellie. This girl, the apparent sole person immune to the infection, carries...
Published: 2020-06-15, Author: Kai , review by: wccftech.com
One of the best looking console games this generation, Phenomenal cutscene direction, Emotional acting from all of the major characters, A story of personal growth and loss, Stealth combat with brutally smart and adaptive AI, Accessibility options that co
A narrative not for the weak of heart, Bloated by the sheer density of content and locations to explore, Resolution seems no higher than 1440P30 even on the PS4 Pro
GAME INFOThe Last of Us Part IIJune 19th, 2020Platform PlayStation 4Publisher Sony Interactive EntertainmentDeveloper Naughty DogThe Last of Us Part II builds off of the ambiguous ending to the first game and spins it into a narrative that is both bleak a...
Abstract: The Last of Us is my favorite video game of the last decade. It's an emotionally exhausting, grim, violent trek, but that despair is worth enduring to experience the beautiful, broken, post-pandemic world and the bond between its equally broken survivors...
Published: 2020-06-12, Author: Chris , review by: bgr.com
The Last of Us Part II is the long-awaited sequel one of the most critically-acclaimed games on the PS3.The sequel to The Last of Us picks back up with Joel and Ellie years after the original game concluded, continuing their story while introducing new ch...
