The Last of Us 2 Review Thread & |OT| We Could Have Killed You" – "Maybe You Should Have" |UP| New patch out. .

[John Elden Ring]

Atomix - Sebastian Quiroz - Spanish - 85 / 100

With a host of visual improvements and all-new content, The Last of Us Part II Remastered is the definitive version of one of Naughty Dog's best games. It's time to relive Ellie and Abby's iconic journey.

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Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez - 4.5 / 5

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered adds some additional visual flair to a game that didn't really need any, but the new No Return roguelike mode makes it well worth the upgrade.

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CGMagazine - Zubi Khan - 8.5 / 10

The Last of Us Part II Remastered takes an excellent game and polishes it into a gleaming gem made brighter than ever, thanks to the inclusion of new content.

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COGconnected - Patrick Anderson - 90 / 100

It does feel a bit too soon for The Last of Us Part II Remaster. And this just isn’t the kind of game whose story I want to experience again. Not yet anyway. But Naughty Dog clearly knows this and has put together a package with enough new modes and features to make the upgrade a winning proposition.

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Checkpoint Gaming - Elliot Attard - 9.5 / 10

The Last of Us Part II Remastered brings not just extra content but extra heart to an already much-loved game. This is one for the fans, with a plethora of additional features that highlight the best aspects of the game's design whilst giving further context and glimpses into its development. Bursting at the seams with things to do, see, and unlock-The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a celebration of one of gaming's greats.

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ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 9 / 10

With better graphics, gameplay, and worthwhile additions, it’s an easy recommendation to pay and upgrade to The Last of Us Part II Remastered if you own the original. If you didn’t play the PS4 original, then it’s even more of a no-brainer, as this is one of the most polished and memorable games ever made. Not afraid to deal with dark subject matter and fully explore its characters, The Last of Us Part II remains a slightly flawed yet incredible experience.

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Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - Recommended

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered fine-tunes an already incredible game with better lighting, more details, and subtle improvements thanks to new Accessibility options.

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Destructoid - Smangaliso Simelane - 9 / 10

Never played the game before? Well, I don’t think it’s worth piling on any more praise, except to say this is about as good as it gets when it comes to Sony’s cinematic over-the-shoulder third-person action-adventure experience.

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Digitec Magazine - Domagoj Belancic - German - Unscored

The PS5 upgrade of "The Last of Us Part II" impresses with a thrilling roguelike mode and exciting behind-the-scenes impressions. Graphically, not much has changed.

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Enternity.gr - Panagiotis Petropoulos - Greek - 10 / 10

The Last of Us: Part II Remastered fulfills all the requirements of a truly worthy upgrade pack and comes with a number of interesting and highly entertaining additions.

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Everyeye.it - Giuseppe Arace - Italian - Unscored

The Last of Us Part 2 remains a superior work even four years after its debut.

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GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 95%

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GGRecon - Lloyd Coombes - 5 / 5

It’s hard to talk about The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered without speaking directly to two different camps; those who have played it and want to know if it’s worth the ten-dollar upgrade fee, and those who have yet to experience it.
For the first, I’d say there’s more than enough here to warrant the upgrade, especially if the game got under your skin the first time around. Collectible character models, No Return, and the developer commentary are likely worth the price of admission for you alone.
For those who haven’t played it yet, I feel like I can say with my whole chest that The Last of Us Part 2 remains one of my favourite games of all time, and this remaster has only reminded me of that.

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Gaming Nexus - Jason Dailey - 9.5 / 10

Regardless of if you're experiencing the story for the first time, or returning for the $10 upgrade, this is the definitive version of one of the finest video games ever made. It's worth playing for the story alone, but the No Return mode is an intense and fun addition that might keep you around longer than you expect.

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GamingTrend - Abdul Saad - 90 / 100

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is an almost perfect package for both new players and returning fans looking to replay the game but with a new experience.

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Geeks & Com - Maxime Chartier - French - 9 / 10

All in all, The Last Of Us Part II - Remastered is a gem. The game is still a 10/10, but the paint job is not. Agreed, it's close to perfection, but unless you're a die-hard fan of the series, the additions alone don't justify a second adventure. They add spice, but don't change the recipe.

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God is a Geek - Chris White - 10 / 10

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a dense collection of content that fleshes out the main story, with a rogue-lite that is a lot of fun.

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Impulsegamer - Marc Rigg - 4.8 / 5

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a solid upgrade to an otherwise already fantastic game.

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Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Leo - 70 / 100

If you've played The Last Of Us Part 2 before and really, REALLY want to play the game in 60fps and don't mind killing a few hours on a roguelike action title using the game's brand of crafting and survival combat, I do suggest waiting for a price drop or PlayStation Plus version of this title. If you're either impatient OR it's your first time diving into this? By all means jump into the depressing world ruled by cordyceps-plagued zombie people and cruel military factions. The story's divisive and isn't as well-plotted out like the first one, but it's got some good shooting and survival horror coatings to tide you over its other flaws.

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Kotaku - Jen Glennon - Unscored

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is the best way to play this truly excellent game, with sky-high stakes, stunning visuals, rewarding exploration, and phenomenally varied and thrilling combat. But to get the most out of it, you’ll probably need to have a stronger stomach than I do.

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Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 9 / 10

Still one of the greatest achievements in video game storytelling and while the changes are minor the new roguelike mode and cut levels are interesting and worthwhile additions.

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Nerdburglars - Dan Hastings - 8 / 10

The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PS5 refreshes the acclaimed title with enhanced visuals and intriguing new content, including previously unreleased levels and the "No Return" roguelike mode. While the visual upgrades are polished, they fall short of fully utilizing PS5's capabilities, especially when compared to other titles. This remaster, primarily appealing to new players or franchise fans, serves more as a bridge to Naughty Dog's future endeavors rather than a standalone landmark.

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Nexus Hub - Sam Aberdeen - 8 / 10

The Last of Us Part II Remastered's technical improvements are minor (many will question if it's even necessary), but the side content like No Return is great and worth the upgrade.

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PPE.pl - Wojciech Gruszczyk - Polish - 10 / 10

The best version of Naughty Dog's blockbuster. It's still not a story for everyone, it's not a production for all PS5 owners. It is, however, a title that will delight fans of the universe - The Last of Us Part II Remastered is (at least currently) the best version of the game you loved or hated on the previous generation.

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PSX Brasil - Rui Celso - Portuguese - 100 / 100

All the extras greatly increase the lifespan of the game and manage to delve the player even deeper into the narrative in an extraordinary way.

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PlayStation Universe - John-Paul Jones - 10 / 10

Boiled down to its most basic properties, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is the definitive version of the best game of the last generation and as such, it's still a ten. Easily.

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PowerUp! - Adam Mathew - 9 / 10

At the very least, acquire The Last of Us Part II Remastered for its unmissable base combat, then become hopelessly infected by its new fun[gal] layer of arcade challenge addiction.

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Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 9.5 / 10

The Last of Us Part II Remastered might ring up an emotional toll that some aren't ready to part with so soon after its original launch, however it's still a worthwhile release thanks in large part to its celebratory behind-the-scene glimpses at how the game came to be. Adding more value to the package is No Return, an excellent, compact roguelike that feels like an apt showcase for the game's blunt force combat.

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Push Square - Aaron Bayne - 9 / 10

Looking upon the whole package, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is an excellent upgrade. In many ways it's a sublime treat for fans of the series, with behind-the-scenes content that we lapped up, a survival mode worth the purchase price on its own, and small, albeit present visual and performative upgrades to one of the best games to come out of the PS4 generation.

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SECTOR.sk - Táňa Matúšová - Slovak - 9 / 10

While remastering a game 3,5 years after its release is hard to justify, The Last of Us Part II Remastered still offers one of the best videogame experiences that now comes with the perks that PlayStation 5 has to offer. Even though most of the changes are cosmetic and graphics-wise barely make a difference, the roguelike No Return Mode brings a new challenge that may be worth the price, especially as an upgrade for players who own the original game.

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Siliconera - Cory Dinkel - 10 / 10

The Last of Us Part II Remastered does far more than simply justify its existence on the PS5, it elevates an already near-perfect experience.

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Spaziogames - Domenico Musicò - Italian - Unscored

The Last of Us Parte 2 Remastered is just a re-sell of the same game with new modes that could have been added for free.

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TheSixthAxis - Gareth Chadwick - 8 / 10

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered refines and improves a much misunderstood masterpiece. It's hard not to be amazed at how good this game still looks, and it comes with a new mode and some behind the scenes stuff to enjoy.

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Tom's Guide - Rory Mellon - 5 / 5

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is an essential PS5 game for new players and veterans alike. The visual and performance upgrade is minor compared to the PS4 original, but the suite of additional content is worth the admission price. The roguelike No Return mode is a real winner, and the deeper insight into the game’s development will delight longtime fans of the franchise.

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Too Much Gaming - 3 / 5

There’s just not enough meat to justify the use of the term “remastered” in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Visually, the improvements here are minimal, and even without it, the original The Last of Us Part 2 can still go toe-to-toe with the biggest games released today. The real highlight is No Return and the option to play at true 4K resolution as everything else feels like padding.

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WellPlayed - James Wood - 8.5 / 10

Polished, functional, and visually stunning, The Last of Us Part II Remastered is every bit the product it sets out to be, betraying the game's art and dealing a blow to its dignity in the process.

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Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 8 / 10

At the end of the day, The Last of Us: Part II - Remastered is a fine but pointless upgrade. In a vacuum, it's a straight boost to the PS4 version in every way, and the $10 upgrade cost is probably worth it if just for No Return. For all of its glories and failures, Part II is still the same game, even more so than The Last of Us: Part I. It's the best version of the game but probably not something that players need to rush out to get.

 

[Gamernyc78]

Atomix - Sebastian Quiroz - Spanish - 85 / 100

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Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez - 4.5 / 5

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CGMagazine - Zubi Khan - 8.5 / 10

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COGconnected - Patrick Anderson - 90 / 100

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Checkpoint Gaming - Elliot Attard - 9.5 / 10

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ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 9 / 10

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Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - Recommended

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Destructoid - Smangaliso Simelane - 9 / 10

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Digitec Magazine - Domagoj Belancic - German - Unscored

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Enternity.gr - Panagiotis Petropoulos - Greek - 10 / 10

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Everyeye.it - Giuseppe Arace - Italian - Unscored

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GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 95%

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GGRecon - Lloyd Coombes - 5 / 5

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Gaming Nexus - Jason Dailey - 9.5 / 10

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GamingTrend - Abdul Saad - 90 / 100

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Geeks & Com - Maxime Chartier - French - 9 / 10

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God is a Geek - Chris White - 10 / 10

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Impulsegamer - Marc Rigg - 4.8 / 5

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Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Leo - 70 / 100

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Kotaku - Jen Glennon - Unscored

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Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 9 / 10

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Nerdburglars - Dan Hastings - 8 / 10

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Nexus Hub - Sam Aberdeen - 8 / 10

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PPE.pl - Wojciech Gruszczyk - Polish - 10 / 10

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PSX Brasil - Rui Celso - Portuguese - 100 / 100

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PlayStation Universe - John-Paul Jones - 10 / 10

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PowerUp! - Adam Mathew - 9 / 10

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Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 9.5 / 10

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Push Square - Aaron Bayne - 9 / 10

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SECTOR.sk - Táňa Matúšová - Slovak - 9 / 10

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Siliconera - Cory Dinkel - 10 / 10

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Spaziogames - Domenico Musicò - Italian - Unscored

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TheSixthAxis - Gareth Chadwick - 8 / 10

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Tom's Guide - Rory Mellon - 5 / 5

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Too Much Gaming - 3 / 5

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WellPlayed - James Wood - 8.5 / 10

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Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 8 / 10

Thanks I could have added alot more but no need ppl have the meta links but thnks anyway.

 

[KiryuRealty]

I'm glad that I don't rely on reviews to decide what games I want to play. I've been gaming for a long time and I know my own taste. I choose not to let these no-face reviewers tell me what I should like.

Add in the fact that many of the gaming sites these days are staffed with a mix of paid shills, political extremist ideologues and people who don’t even like games, mainstream reviews are highly suspect these days.

 

[Gamernyc78]

Add in the fact that many of the gaming sites these days are staffed with a mix of paid shills, political extremist ideologues and people who don’t even like games, mainstream reviews are highly suspect these days.

Im really looking forward to dive in after finishing part 1 yesterday. Such a great series. Nothing else like it.

 

[Doncortez77]

Add in the fact that many of the gaming sites these days are staffed with a mix of paid shills, political extremist ideologues and people who don’t even like games, mainstream reviews are highly suspect these days.

The issue with the gaming community is that it has a low barrier of entry. Anyone can claim to be a gamer and gain a following without even playing a single game. This is due to the fanbase's need to hear positive news about their favorite brand. This has led to the community being plagued with misinformation, to the point where people are no longer having intelligent conversations about their favorite games or discussing actual gameplay. That's why I rarely engage in conversations anymore. I just post something funny and bounce back to work, life, or gaming.

In the gaming social media world I'm happy that I don't have to conform to the opinions of others or accept false information just to fit in somewhere. I'm here to stay updated on gaming news, discuss games, socialize with fellow gamers, and maybe even discover some hidden gems that I might have missed.

I came across some great gamers here tho.

 

[KiryuRealty]

The issue with the gaming community is that it has a low barrier of entry. Anyone can claim to be a gamer and gain a following without even playing a single game. This is due to the fanbase's need to hear positive news about their favorite brand. This has led to the community being plagued with misinformation, to the point where people are no longer having intelligent conversations about their favorite games or discussing actual gameplay. That's why I rarely engage in conversations anymore. I just post something funny and bounce back to work, life, or gaming.

In the gaming social media world I'm happy that I don't have to conform to the opinions of others or accept false information just to fit in somewhere. I'm here to stay updated on gaming news, discuss games, socialize with fellow gamers, and maybe even discover some hidden gems that I might have missed.

I came across some great gamers here tho.

I stopped bothering with mainstream games media even before gamergate revealed the proof that it was one clique running the whole industry.

 

[JAHGamer]

I stopped bothering with mainstream games media even before gamergate revealed the proof that it was one clique running the whole industry.

A clique that hates games, gamers, and normal people.

 

[Gamernyc78]

 

[Kx11]

Good luck spotting the difference

 

[Gamernyc78]

Good luck spotting the difference

You tell me

 

[Kx11]

You tell me

I need x10 zoom in to see it

 

[Gamernyc78]

I need x10 zoom in to see it

I bet you do with the rose tinted glasses you have on I see you playa lol

 

[Kx11]

I bet you do with the rose tinted glasses you have on I see you playa lol

I don't use glasses, my 4k monitor is good enough to see those pixels

 

[Gamernyc78]

I don't use glasses, my 4k monitor is good enough to see those pixels

I bet

 

[ElCapitano]

The second shot in the forest looks so fucking good

 

[Gamernyc78]

The second shot in the forest looks so fucking good

Yeah. Was just playing part 1 Remaster and alot of it looked really good too.

 

[Darth Vader]

Hope Sony doesn't clock up my order so I can play this later.

 

[Gods&Monsters]

It's "Nathan Drake is a serial killer" again. Why are these critiques only at Naughty Dogs games?

 

[DForce]

The game was out of the top 100 on Amazon for weeks, but now it's 30th overall in video games and 1st in PlayStation 5 games.

I'm expecting the game to chart well in January but then it will see a steep decline in Feburary because owners decide to go the upgrade route instead. If the game charts in the top 15 on the NPD charts in Feburary then that will be a major plus.

 

[Kokoloko]

a 9.0…
Man what has happened to gaming. MS and its shills have destroyed any credibility for reviewers. Please go 3rd party and get the fuck out Of the console industry