The Last of Us Part II reviews

best game
I borrowed it from a friend, and it blew my mind! I liked the first part, but this one’s definitely now in my top ten all time favourites 👌🏻
«Blew my mind»
«That ending!»
Incredible narrative with emotional moments that make this game my favourite of ALL TIME.  
A sequel that isn't just fan service. It took some bold risks, I know it didn't pay off for some but for me it for sure did.
«Blew my mind»
«That ending!»
One of the best things mankind ever made.
«Blew my mind»
«That ending!»
8/10
There are so many things to say about this game, but I guess the best summary would be: it did not (and probably could not) live up to expectations set by the first game, but that doesnt make it a bad game.
Story: 7/10
Gameplay: 10/10
If only they could have tightened up the story and fixed the pacing, then the story could have matched the gameplay in greatness and we would have had another massive hit like TLOU or Uncharted4.
Masterpiece in animation and an incredibly moving story. One of the best games I’ve ever played, and one of the best sequels in any form of media. 

EDIT: played it again. Utter perfection. Do yourself a favor, go back and play the resort level on infinite crafting and ammo. Did it after new game +. Hilariously fun blasting everyone with bomb arrows after grinding for supplies the whole game through. Plus, zero guilt for annihilating the Rattlers. 
«Beaten more than once»
«OST on repeat»
Even though this sequel didn't stand a chance against its originator, I still fell in love with it. I liked the idea introduction of new characters as well as their stories. My issue is I feel like some things are out of order, whether that be just my taste or how I am used to traditional storytelling. Though without spoiling, there is a reason why the story is written this order. 

Even if you're skeptical, I would recommend trying the game for yourself. There's still a lot of chatter from both extreme sides (this is either the holy grail of gaming or bugsnax will take GOTY over it). I went in thinking it was going to be disappointing due to critics, but loved it. Even if you end up hating it at least you used your own thoughts to come to that. 
«OST on repeat»
!!!
«Blew my mind»
«Just one more turn»
Yeah a lot of people can hate it for perfectly understandable reasons, but for what it counts, it blew my mind with just how much of a dick the game tries to make you think Joel and Ellie are, which is perfectly reasonable. The game centres around a very basic premise, but is elevated by voice acting and some damn good writing. Biggest problem was the downtime, the game spends far too much time wondering around, which is kinda sad considering how fun the game can get at times. Wouldn't recommend it for anyone looking for Mario, or anyone looking for Spec Ops or BioShock, play it if you're looking for an interactive movie with interesting pacing. Lastly, if you're angry that there's a lesbian in the game, you are fucking stupid
Absolute masterpiece of a game. A high bar was set by the first game for sure and this cleared it with ease. 
The upgrades to the combat system really brought that extra level of flexibility to the character movement and I loved the fact that most of the situations you get into can be approached in different ways and play styles.

The storyline was always gonna hit hard, we knew the world going in. It was raw and realistic. Really challenges a person to consider more than what they see in front of them too: giving us the opportunity to see a situation from a different perspective. It definitely left me with a lot to think about in between play sessions and has cemented this game as a firm favourite for me.

I laughed, I cried, I swooned,  I yelled outloud, and I cried some more. Truly an incredible experience to play.
«Blew my mind»
8/10