[37] The change of player character from Ellie to Abby was inspired by the change from Joel to Ellie in the first game, though emphasized in Part II due to its focus on empathy. Four years later, Joel and Ellie have built a life in Jackson, Wyoming, though their relationship has become strained. [23] The team experimented with different plot structures and considered scrapping the game entirely until they settled on an idea that mirrored the first game;[29] Druckmann said that The Last of Us is about the extreme measures one would take for love, whereas Part II is more about how far one would go to bring justice for those they love. They attack Joel and Tommy; Abby seeks revenge against Joel for murdering her father, the Firefly surgeon (Derek Phillips) who was to perform the operation on Ellie that would have killed her. $22.95. [141] In Germany, it sold over 200,000 copies in June 2020,[142] and 500,000 by December 2020. Set five years after The Last of Us (2013), the game focuses on two playable characters in a post-apocalyptic United States whose lives intertwine: Ellie, who sets out for revenge after suffering a tragedy, and Abby, a soldier who becomes involved in a conflict between her militia and a religious cult. By contrast, The Last of Us Part II’s arcade is a dead place, drowned by Seattle’s rising flood, with no prospect of any of the machines springing to life. This continued after the game was delayed. 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. The phenomenal writing will touch every player and won't leave an eye dry of tears. [59] A story trailer was released on May 6,[60] followed by an animated commercial on June 3,[61] and the final pre-launch trailer on June 10. Following some delays, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Last of Us Part II was released on June 19, 2020. They return to an outpost run by Abby's group, former Fireflies who are now part of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF), a militia group based in Seattle, Washington. [23] The developers received permission to use the songs "Future Days" by Pearl Jam and "Take On Me" by A-ha. Jonathon Dornbush of IGN called it "a masterpiece worthy of its predecessor" and wrote that "it delivers a layered, emotionally shattering story on top of stealth and action gameplay that improves the first game's mechanics [... and] still makes time for a stunning, nuanced exploration of the strength and fragility of the human spirit". Abby shoots Tommy, impairing him, and brawls with Ellie and Dina, overpowering them. While on patrol, Joel and Tommy rescue a stranger, Abby Anderson (Laura Bailey), from an Infected horde. [22][23] Neil Druckmann led development as creative director and writer, reprising his role from The Last of Us and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (2016). [49] A month later, on October 25, Druckmann announced that the game was delayed to May 29, 2020, to "bring the entire game up to a level of polish we would call Naughty Dog quality". At Lev's insistence, Abby spares them and tells them to leave Seattle. [120], The Last of Us Part II was nominated for 24 awards at the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards, the most in the show's history;[121] it won eight, including Outstanding Direction in a Game Cinema, Franchise Adventure Game, Lead Performance in a Drama (for Johnson and Bailey), and Supporting Performance in a Drama (for Baker). [85][86] Stacey Henley of VG247 responded that Lev's dead name is used sparingly and that Ian Alexander, a transgender actor, provides the character's voice and motion capture. [34] At E3 2018, Druckmann said that Naughty Dog was refusing to announce a release date until the game was "very close to release", to avoid disappointing fans. The official podcast takes listeners through the groundbreaking journey of The Last of Us and the making of the highly anticipated Part II. [144], Druckmann returned as creative director for. [87] Henley wrote that, while Lev's story is imperfect, it is "a major step for trans characters in gaming, [and] focuses on a highly charismatic and central character who is far more than this transness". [134] By August 2020, it had become the third highest-grossing PlayStation game in the United States, behind Marvel's Spider-Man and God of War. [139] A price discount in February 2021 saw the game re-enter the United Kingdom's physical charts in third place, representing a 3992 percent increase. [98], Polygon's Hernandez observed that the discourse surrounding The Last of Us Part II had become adversarial, with "bigots" attacking the game for its diverse cast and Naughty Dog becoming defensive. The player can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. It was praised for its performances, characters, visual fidelity, and gameplay, though the narrative and the representation of a transgender character polarized critics and players. [36] Gross noted that a goal of the writers was to "create the most multifaceted characters you've seen in games". [50] On April 2, 2020, Sony announced that the game was almost complete but had been indefinitely delayed to due to logistical problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tommy sets out for Seattle to hunt Abby, and Ellie and Dina follow him. [12], Though the player can attack enemies directly, they can also use stealth to attack undetected or sneak past them. The game is played from the third-person perspective and allows the player to fight human enemies and cannibalistic zombie-like creatures with firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth. [127][128] It had the biggest launch of 2020 for both physical and digital sales. [118] It led the nominees for the Game Awards 2020 with 11 nominations,[119] of which it won seven, the most in the show's history: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Audio Design, Innovation in Accessibility, Best Action/Adventure, and Best Performance (for Bailey). [73] The Verge's Webster admired the game's action but noted some "awkward moments when [it] attempts to cover its video game-ness". Baker responded to another comment from Schreier, that "video games are too long", with a quote from US president Theodore Roosevelt about critics being less valuable than creators. [75] Vice's Zacny found that the audio design made settings feel more lifelike in a way that the visuals occasionally failed to do. [133] In the United States, it was the best-selling game of June 2020 and became the third-best-selling game of the year within two weeks, generating the highest first-month sales of the year. PS4, PS5. [73] Andrew Webster of The Verge praised the relationship between Ellie and Dina, though noted some dissonance in Ellie's behavior between gameplay and cutscenes. [54] The second trailer, released in October 2017 as a part of Paris Games Week, revealed Abby, Yara, and Lev. [62] Naughty Dog replaced and altered characters in the trailers to conceal story events; Druckmann cited the marketing of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, which concealed its protagonist in trailers, as an influence. The Last of Us Part II has sold more than 4 million copies.The original moved over 17 million copies, generating more than $1 billion at retail. [48] During Sony's State of Play presentation on September 24, 2019, Naughty Dog revealed that the game would be released on February 21, 2020. [24][25] Anthony Newman and Kurt Margenau were selected to be co-game directors for Part II,[26] overseeing gameplay elements such as level design and mechanics. Meanwhile, pacing is a mess. When a violent event disrupts the peace, Ellie begins a relentless journey for justice. [78] IGN's Dornbush similarly felt that the sounds added realism, and praised Santaolalla's "moving" score. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge your notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain. [81][90] Many of the negative reviews criticized the characterization and plot;[89][91] some complained of "social justice warrior" politics, with vitriolic responses to LGBT characters. Some of the developers allegedly hoped that Part II would fail and prove that the working conditions were not viable. 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[7][72][75][77] Oli Welsh of Eurogamer found Johnson's performance as Ellie to be "standout" due to her depiction of "rawness, vulnerability, and rage". The Last of Us Part II Summary : Strive to survive in this sequel to the hit action-adventure blockbuster release from Naughty Dog and Sony Interactive Entertainment. We’ve been preparing a new update* for The Last of Us Part II, which introduces new features, gameplay modes, Trophies, and more — including the much-requested return of Grounded difficulty. [2] USgamer's Kat Bailey found the latter half to be noticeably slow, noting that the game was five hours "too long". On Twitter, Druckmann expressed disapproval at journalist Jason Schreier after he mocked a comparison of The Last of Us Part II to the 1993 film Schindler's List. Per Act: If you die, you will start from the start of the act (for example: Ellie – Seattle Day 1). [73] Destructoid's Chris Carter and VG247's Kirk McKeand applauded the use of minor dialogue to echo the game's themes. 2 | UK Boxed Charts", "Von schnellen Rhythmen bis zu leisen Tönen: Die game Sales Awards im Juni", "Nintendo and GTA 5 come top in big year for Australia game sales | Australia Annual Report", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Last_of_Us_Part_II&oldid=1017119838, Video games developed in the United States, Video games featuring female protagonists, Video games postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wikipedia pages semi-protected against vandalism, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Infobox video game using locally defined parameters, Articles using Wikidata infoboxes with locally defined images, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Articles using Video game reviews template in single platform mode, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 April 2021, at 23:04. ", "Over 2,000 people and 14 studios worked on The Last of Us Part 2", "The Last of Us Part II Interview – Adding Depth, Staying Grounded, And The Cost Of Revenge", "There are games that are just comfort food. [5] The player is able to scavenge limited-use melee weapons such as machetes and hammers,[9] and throw bricks and bottles to distract or attack enemies. The Last Of Us Part II. The Last of Us Part II Ellie T-Shirt Item: 1515512. Neil Druckmann returned as creative director, co-writing the story with Halley Gross. The Last of Us Part II is a third person action game, a survival horror, an immersive sim, a walking Simulator, and snippets of so many others, all at the same time. [29] Improved artificial intelligence (AI) allowed for deeper connections with characters and the creation of bonds through gameplay. [33][29], Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker reprise their roles as Ellie and Joel, respectively, while Laura Bailey was cast as Abby. [95][96] Laura Bailey, who played Abby, became the target of online death threats in response to the character;[97] Naughty Dog released a statement condemning the threats, and Bailey was supported by James Gunn, Ashley Johnson, and Craig Mazin, among others. Just as The Last of Us showed the previous generation at its best, The Last of Us Part II is another masterful triumph from Naughty Dog, a rare superior sequel that can be uttered in the same breath as The Godfather Part II. Get free shipping on your entire order with any games purchase of $50 or more. Druckmann tweeted that he was "heartbroken" for fans and for the team, who had devoted years to development. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and upgrades allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style. It was the subject of review bombing on Metacritic. The Last of Us Part II depicts the future, yet fails to escape its own past. However, that’s not all that’s been keeping us busy. [86] Writing for Paste, Waverly praised the choice to have Lev played by a transgender actor, but felt there was too much emphasis on his gender identity and the suffering he experienced for it. [91], The playable Abby chapters were controversial, as players had expected to control Ellie for the majority of the game. After the surgery, Lev runs away to convince his devout mother to leave the Seraphite cult, forcing Abby and Yara to pursue him. Screenshot: Erik Kain. Set five years after The Last of Us (2013), the game focuses on two playable characters in a post-apocalyptic United States whose lives intertwine: Ellie, who sets out for revenge after suffering a tragedy, and Abby, a soldier who becomes involved in a conflict between her militia and a religious cult. Development of The Last of Us Part II began in 2014, soon after the release of The Last of Us Remastered. [14] The player may be impaled by an arrow, which will progressively decrease their health meter and disables Listen Mode until removed when in cover. [81], Critics praised the cast's performances, particularly that of Ashley Johnson, Troy Baker, and Laura Bailey. Ellie returns to the farmhouse and finds it empty. When you chose this setting, you will restart the game from certain part. The Last of Us Part II Ultimate Fan Bundle Item: 1524224. The official podcast takes listeners through the groundbreaking journey of The Last of Us and the making of the highly anticipated Part II. [23] He recalled watching footage of the 2000 Ramallah lynching, and how, after hearing the cheering crowds, his mind turned to violent thoughts about bringing the perpetrators to justice. [83], Barker of Push Square described the sound design as "stunning", identifying the 3D audio as a technical feat he would not have expected until PlayStation 5. See PlayStation.com/bc for more details. [8] Bailey also criticized the dissonance between the game's statement against violence while also necessitating it during gameplay. Abby betrays the WLF to save Lev, and Yara sacrifices herself to allow Abby and Lev to escape. Host Christian Spicer talks to Writer and Creative Director Neil Druckmann, stars Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, and other talents and visionaries who brought the games to life. Find out more about how Naughty Dog is ensuring that The Last of Us Part II can be enjoyed by as many players as possible. Though Yara suffers a broken arm, Abby leaves them to find Owen who, disillusioned with the war, plans to sail to Santa Barbara, California, where the Fireflies may be regrouping. [4] The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements to the game, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat. [73] Kevin Dunsmore of Hardcore Gamer wrote that the "haunting and subtle melodies blend into the world seamlessly". Combat and exploration are challenging and lead the player to use creativity and improvisation. Schreier suggested that development was slowed due to the enormous turnover of employees following the development of Uncharted 4, with few veterans left on the team. Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment granted Naughty Dog an additional two weeks of development for bug fixes. Ellie arrives at Santa Barbara and rescues the pair. Living in a thriving community gives them stability, despite the threat of the Infected and desperate survivors. Waverly felt that "Lev's story isn't made for trans people, but to give cisgender players a space to connect with their guilt and pity for trans people". Feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. 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