The Last of Us Part II

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  • Summary: Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperateFive years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. 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. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. Trusted Reviews
    Jun 12, 2020
    100
    The Last of Us 2 is a masterful swansong for the PlayStation 4, and arguably the finest, most accomplished project Naughty Dog has ever embarked on.
  2. Vgames
    Jun 12, 2020
    100
    The Last of Us Part II is the perfect combination of an excellent Hollywood movie with a fat budget with fun and flowing gameplay. The phenomenal writing will touch every player and won't leave an eye dry of tears. Combat and exploration are challenging and lead the player to use creativity and improvisation. A real masterpiece and a must-have for every PS4 owner.
  3. CD-Action
    Aug 10, 2020
    100
    Prepare for anger, fear, pain and disappointment. As clichéd as it may sound, Naughty Dog has reached a new, seemingly unreachable level of narrative design. The Last of Us Part II will hurt you in ways that no game has ever done before. This is a story you must experience. [08/2020, p.36]
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  4. Vandal
    Jun 12, 2020
    97
    Naughty Dog delivers their best game yet –an exceptional game in every aspect. It is an incredibly shocking, epic, terrifying action adventure with an unforgettable story.
  5. Press Start Australia
    Jun 12, 2020
    95
    Though it’s destined to displease those who built Ellie and Joel up as infallible, as an observation of impermanence, tribalism and the terrible cycle of violence that exists at the centre of what’s left of the human experience in this world. The Last of Us Part II is a spectacular sequel, it’s a brave and unexpected direction for the series, expanding on the world both narratively and mechanically, producing a far sounder and rounded experience that never falters or gets in the way of the game’s clear storytelling strength.
  6. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 23, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part 2 has a lot to say about us as people after we connected ourselves to these characters in the first entry. The journey is one that is not for squeamish, but it was one that deserved to be told. As the player, we must once again witness the reality of this harsh world and those who are brought up in it...The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterclass in environmental design, and that cannot be overlooked. The messiness of the second act doesn’t overshadow how significant this adventure is.
  7. Cultured Vultures
    Jun 21, 2020
    65
    In trying to subvert expectations, The Last of Us Part II discards the best aspects of its predecessor to provide a rote revenge tale that is ill-considered, ending on a note that makes everything — all the violence, all the loss, all the struggle — feel utterly, hopelessly pointless.

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  2. Mixed: 4,597 out of 80359
  3. Negative: 36,635 out of 80359
  1. Noidy
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved it. The new mechanics, the better audio, the upgraded combatsystem, the graphics all were top notch. The game teaches you that the 'bad guy' also has their story,history reasoning to tell. And theyre not tht bad after all… Expand
  2. LittleManFatBoy
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog spent several years on this game, with two delays, the time put into this game is reflected in the gameplay, the story-line is notNaughty Dog spent several years on this game, with two delays, the time put into this game is reflected in the gameplay, the story-line is not repetitive, there are no tedious tasks, the game puts alot of emotion within it, which I appreciate. This is a game which you cannot watch on a Youtube/twitch stream, it needs to be played. I recently played through all 4 uncharted games, and replayed the last of us Part 1, to refresh my memory. I can honestly say Naughty dog has outdone themselves. I am sad to see the toxic culture of the gaming community base the quality of the game, on their beliefs on what is acceptable in society.

    I did not rush through this game, it took me about 10 days to play, so after each session of playing I could actually digest what the hell had just happened, there remains alot to question in terms of the story line, but the biggest questions are answered, why, what when and who. I myself would love to see a third, heck even a fourth.

    All in all, I recommend this game to those who seek to play it, and those who are familiar with story driven games.    … Expand
  4. LatinCritic13
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    All it takes is a little push for Ellie to go mad and her quest for revenge story is a brutalistic masterpiece. Do I need to say more? PlayAll it takes is a little push for Ellie to go mad and her quest for revenge story is a brutalistic masterpiece. Do I need to say more? Play the damn game and fully experience a masterfully crafted sequel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and witness the sheer brutality that needs to be played. The first game is all about love, and the sequel is all about hate and you can see why how rare TLOU2 is compared to the first game and it’s unbelievable. Everything ranging from the newly fleshed acessibility gameplay mechanics all the way to the superb writing by Neil Druckmann and Westworld’s Halley Gross is pure excellence. Naughty Dog, this is easily your guys’ best work since Uncharted 2 and there is a reason why you guys are the top underdogs in the gaming business on delivering the very best experience as possible and I hope you guys get royally compensated for creating this incredible follow-up masterpiece. No wonder why HBO’s The Last of Us is happening with Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin on-board for the live adaptation..
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  5. OwenNeo
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    This game has to be homed to one of the most divided community's Ive ever seen. But as I stand, I like the game but it has its flaws
  6. kingpin457
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    the graphics 10/10 stunning views.
    game-play is basically the same not much improvement but its not a problem i loved the original game play    the graphics 10/10 stunning views.
    game-play is basically the same not much improvement but its not a problem i loved the original game play anyway.
    story 1/10 i don't know what were they smoking to even think this was art such a shame, because of this i did not enjoy the game at all the only thing i enjoyed is the flashbacks and that's it.    … Expand
  7. takur87
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. seriously, what kind of fetish is this... i never had any problem with the design, texture, lighting, superb scenery, etc but combining all that with a stupid story line? it just wrong.. this game is a revenge story without any revenge on it..… Expand
  8. Clders
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How should I say...........
    I don't like the story very very much.............    … Expand

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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020