The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. stevostevo11
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I love this game. Playing with difference characters was awesome. Abys character was the best
  2. ambientdrop
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    It's by no means a perfect game, but I appreciate that this isn't simply the hero's journey. It looks great on the PS4, but will probably be super-slick on the PS5.
  3. falsaai
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I blame Disney for making these little princesses think that every story has a happy ending. Reading people’s reviews about this game is so awkward. People are rating a game that hasn’t been out for 24 hours yet, and their excuse is that they have “watched” the game on YouTube. What a joke. The Last of Us Part II is one of the best video games I have ever played, and mostly, because of its beautiful story.… Expand
  4. TomAAA91
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is **** mental. Feeling sorry for the small minded **** missing out on Joel's museum tour and other moments that actually make you grieve for a video game character. Never been so immersed in combat and exploration. I appreciate the people that have actually played it and enjoyed it for themselves instead of crying and banding together with the other sheep just to **** on it… Expand
  5. denizkir
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the best game ever made. Who doesnt like this game has serious physological problems.
  6. SpookyScaryWuf
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Not a 10/10 game by any stretch, but I'm giving it that much to combat the thousands of troll reviews.

    The game might not get every beat right, but it takes a bold approach to storytelling. Graphically, it is phenomenal, and its gameplay is wonderfully refined. There are issues in the storyline, that's completely true, but the game dares to challenge you as a player and everything    Not a 10/10 game by any stretch, but I'm giving it that much to combat the thousands of troll reviews.

    The game might not get every beat right, but it takes a bold approach to storytelling. Graphically, it is phenomenal, and its gameplay is wonderfully refined. There are issues in the storyline, that's completely true, but the game dares to challenge you as a player and everything you're so accustomed to. For that, it deserves a fair chance.    … Expand
  7. mertarman
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Amazing game mean I like it 2010s best game and world ia bast game my Hard joel...
  8. vmfernandes
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING! Dont go with the users review. This game is a masterpiece and deserves a perfect ten. It is complex, political, human and has tridimensional characters. "Every thief is a hero on their own story". Keep this quote in mind and you'll enjoy it properly. TOP 5 GAMES OF ALL TIME!
  9. MsL
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing graphics, sound, and general atmosphere. Stealth feels great! In terms of story, its unorthodox; and maybe that is what makes it special. Rather than being a standard revenge story, it tried something different. An event in the game (you'll know what I'm talking about when you play) is more rushed than it needs to be; but the rest of the game is executed well.

    Its a game that    Amazing graphics, sound, and general atmosphere. Stealth feels great! In terms of story, its unorthodox; and maybe that is what makes it special. Rather than being a standard revenge story, it tried something different. An event in the game (you'll know what I'm talking about when you play) is more rushed than it needs to be; but the rest of the game is executed well.

    Its a game that gets better the deeper you think about it.    … Expand
  10. TheYellowKing
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Well, this is the thing. I know that most of the negative reviews and user scores are coming from people who didn't even played the game. This is not how it works, you have to "play" a game to build a concrete opinion about the experience.

    I finished the game, and I can tell you that personally I don't agree with some of the choices they made in the plot lines. But other than that, I    Well, this is the thing. I know that most of the negative reviews and user scores are coming from people who didn't even played the game. This is not how it works, you have to "play" a game to build a concrete opinion about the experience.

    I finished the game, and I can tell you that personally I don't agree with some of the choices they made in the plot lines. But other than that, I truly had an amazing experience from the beginning to the end.

    If I want to review any game putting in mind only one aspect of it, then it won't be right. Yes there are some issues in the story, but that is one aspect, other than that, the game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  11. kingghaderi
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    After finishing the game, I think I've never had many regrets playing a video game. It literally ruined all the good memories of its predecessor...
    I just gave 2 because of the flashback scenes...
  12. TheJackie1888
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    На контрасте с первой частью очень тяжело воспринимать. Все остальное воспринимается шикарно. Не надо завышенных ожиданий и все ок ))
  13. sultan09
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    THE LAST OF US: PART II, IS LOUDER THAN BOMBS!

    Finally after a break from my usual gaming time, I felt ready to enter the post apocalyptic world of Last of Us once again. I had played the first title twice before, first time back in 2013, on PS3, blew my mind (and I'm sure everyone else's too) never have anyone ever experienced anything like that before (and then second time the    THE LAST OF US: PART II, IS LOUDER THAN BOMBS!

    Finally after a break from my usual gaming time, I felt ready to enter the post apocalyptic world of Last of Us once again. I had played the first title twice before, first time back in 2013, on PS3, blew my mind (and I'm sure everyone else's too) never have anyone ever experienced anything like that before (and then second time the Remastered edition on PS4).

    Now on Jan, 2022 I have just finished Part 2 (I couldn't put the controller down), oh man! What a crazy ride! The game is definitely one of the greatest games of our generation. A pure masterpiece and a masterfully crafted, visually stunning piece of magnum opus novel-esque gaming experience to have and to your surprise it leaves you thinking and pondering afterwards.

    No doubt, Neil Druckmann, is a master storyteller, and one of the volcanic persons in todays gaming industry (Good news that Neil is currently working on his upcoming live action directorial debut "The Last of Us" TV adaptation form HBO). Gustavo Santaolalla's music just adds another dimensional layer to the story.

    The story's dark emotional arcs leave you dry and devastated, while the enthralling gameplay, cinematically detailed rich and lush level designs, bone-chilling action sequences, massive scale of film like set-pieces will surely give you goosebumps.

    THERE IS TWO SIDES OF EVERY STORY, IN 'THE LAST OF US: PART II', IT LETS YOU PLAY IT, AND FEEL IT! THANKS TO EVERYONE IN 'NAUGHTY DOG' FOR CREATING A MASTERPIECE!    … Expand
  14. BryanRocket
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    It's not a **** by far... Good game

    Music 8/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 7/10
  15. BigRedHat
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing as a character the player is right to hate isn't a bad thing. Especially when the game spends time helping you sympathize and understand the characters moral's and personality. **** all the hate this games getting.… Expand
  16. Olbap
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Depois de tantos anos esperando, finalmente lançou o game, já amava o primeiro, mas o segundo superou em tudo o primeiro. (Não dêem importância aos haters, só estão dando notas baixas porque a estória não se desenrolou como queriam.)
  17. nexusbr
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a Flashback simulator, Is a flashback inside a flashback inside a flashback, Is a half-baked vengeance tale, The game have two protagonists Ellie and Abby, and the whole game you are forced to kill each other. Ellie could stayed in Jackson and give up on revenge, and be happy with Dina but no she had to go after Abby, and killed all her friends, Than a second time she could had stayed with Dina and the boy and made a lot of sweet love with Dina, but no she had to go after revenge again, And gave up on revenge three times, and for the end did NOT killed Abby, She lost 2 fingers, lost Jessie, and stayed alone in the end, without Dina and the child, She got shot a lot and stabbed and lost a lot of blood for what? Nothing! Lost everything for NOTHING didn't finished her revenge. The game is very difficult even on Moderate Challenge (Medium Difficulty), I must have died about 30 or 40 times, But managed to finish the game in 25 hours. Despite of that, It is a great game, it is very entertaining, I would recommend to every one!… Expand
  18. walktexranga
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost a masterpiece..

    Visually & Audio wise the best looking and sounding game ive ever played and I have a 2080ti in my PC. An amazing world with insane detail, I couldnt stop taking screenshots! Amazing gameplay with the best AI ive ever seen in this style of game. Story wise, It wasnt perfect but its no way near close as bad as people make it out to be.. Abby was justified in killing Joel & playing in her perspective shows there is no true villain and just a people dealing with the outcomes of their actions.

    This game made me feel emotions not many have, I felt bad killing dogs just like someone would in real life.. doesnt mean the game is bad.. This game intentionally tries to make you feel bad, and some people cant handle that.

    The story might not have turned out how people expected/wanted but that does not make it a bad one.. People think they know these characters inside out after 25 hours of game play from the first.

    Ignore the negativity hype train and people running their agendas around muscley women & transgenders, it did not feel in any way to be virtue signalling or social justice attempts..

    The story wasnt perfect though hence my score.

    Visuals 10/10 (check out accessibility options where you can increase FOV)
    Sound 10/10 (Amazing detail and 3d placement)
    Story 9/10 (Some odd decisions here and there but not even close to the hate it got)

    At time of writing this game had 5.7 user score, so much trash has higher scores, dont let that persuade you from a must play.    … Expand
  19. HankBoon
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't understand the bad reviews. Seems like everyone is disappointed just because the characters don't act like the audience wants them to act. Also the switch between characters is great and story is also great. Emotionaly touching! don't know any game like this!… Expand
  20. apostolosapok
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    It's sad that so many people didn't get to finish this masterpiece and understand the point of the story, i haven't experienced something this emotional in any form of entertainment since this game nor have my views have been challenged so much before and i really want to congratulate everyone at Naughty Dog both for the excellent technical part of the game and for the amazing writing.
  21. iFelixf
    May 22, 2021
    10
    The best game ever. Thank you Naughty Dog for this masterpiece. Sorry for all haters
  22. ThatGuy007
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    The first game was a Gem but this is a Master piece, ignore all the fanboy negative reviews as most haven’t played the it a just jumped on to deliberately try to bring this game down. Sonys studios are unrivalled in single player story telling.
  23. Almightyblob
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    The amount of negativity towards this game is just **** We all know this game got review bombed before people even got to finish the first hour, by people that haven't even played the game. So the score is already skewed. Then again, there are people that genuinely take issue in the game's story and plot developments, and that is fair. But that even those people give it a 0? ****
    Even if    The amount of negativity towards this game is just **** We all know this game got review bombed before people even got to finish the first hour, by people that haven't even played the game. So the score is already skewed. Then again, there are people that genuinely take issue in the game's story and plot developments, and that is fair. But that even those people give it a 0? ****
    Even if you don't like the story, no way in hell is this game a 0 and it's messed up that people use reviews just to make a petty statement.

    Let's actually review the game, shall we?

    From the moment the game starts, it's clear that ND have outdone themselves when it comes to audio-visual presentation. The game simply looks phenomenal and it's still hard for me to believe they squeezed this performance out of a PS4.

    Gameplay is largely unchanged from the first part. Granted, I haven't played it in years, but it felt pretty much just like playing the predecessor. There are some minor additions and tweaks to traversal and gunplay, but if you're familiar with how TLOU part 1 played, you'll be right at home here.
    The big difference however is the level design, which is much more open and natural, and sometimes simply visually spectacular.

    Story and characters: if you haven't spoiled the game yourself by reading the leaks, then surely this game will not go the way you think. Which, to me, meant that there were a lot of surprises and I constantly felt the need to push on to discover how the story unfolds. I very often read that people found the characters to be unlikable, too grim or that they could not relate to them. Personally, I cannot understand those sentiments. To me, each character's motivation was always clear, even if some choices needed a little time to become clear. "Ellie is not the positive counterweight to this dark world anymore" Well, no **** Her world has been shattered several times. And people can't relate to that? I'm starting to ask myself if some people just have a problem with basic empathy.

    All in all, I found the story and the characters compelling enough to keep me awake into the early hours of the day several times, as I just couldn't stop playing and forgot the time. Only really great games can do this to me.

    You didn't enjoy the story? That's fine. People have different tastes, not everyone will like this. But the problem I predominantly see in the reviews here is that people had certain expectations going into this game, which weren't fulfilled. And the reaction is to go onto a hate tirade against the game director and review bomb the game online. And I'm quite frankly sick and tired of this "entitlement" online hate mob. "The game director did not please the fans, BURN HIM AT THE STAKE!" How petty is that? I can't get my head around it.

    In general, audiences constantly demand something new. They want to be surprised, they don't want stories to be predictable. However, if you take it "too far" as a director, and you do not fulfill people's expectations, prepare to get bombarded with hate. I'm not even going into the "political agenda" bull**** many people out there are getting upset over. If you have a problem with a game including characters with different sexual orientation than yours, or a different idea about gender identity, then GTFO. It's 2020 and if this stuff offends you, please go back to the past and stay there.

    Ellie has a girlfriend. Oh no.
    Lev decides that he does not want to conform to the gender role that was forced upon him and wants to live his life as he sees fit.

    That's all. That's literally all. And number one shouldn't even be a surprise because Ellie was already outed as gay years before TLOU II was released. People are up in arms because of THIS? What. The. Hell.

    Just like TLOU I was a master piece, so is this one. The acting is superb. The graphics are insane. The game play is solid and tense. The story and the characters took hold of me for the entire duration of my play time and three days after finishing it, I am still processing it. On the cover, it might be a simple revenge story, but in reality it has much more nuance and more layers than just that.
    The stakes are not as high as they were in part 1 (potentially saving the world), and it's much more personal this time around. But it's still a very emotional game, for very different reasons, and at least for me, it totally worked.

    9/10.    … Expand
  24. juncaj93
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    As of right now, only 14% of people who own this game have completed it (per PSN achievement stats). That goes to show that people are just very upset about something that happens early on in the game. This story is going for realism. Bad things happen to people in real life. And you then get to see the consequences, whether you like them or not. This game is definitely not that similar toAs of right now, only 14% of people who own this game have completed it (per PSN achievement stats). That goes to show that people are just very upset about something that happens early on in the game. This story is going for realism. Bad things happen to people in real life. And you then get to see the consequences, whether you like them or not. This game is definitely not that similar to the predecessor, but why would you want a recycled story as the sequel? Once you finish the game, you will understand what they tried to do with the story. (I didn't mention game-play/graphics because no one has questioned them)… Expand
  25. Michael6ix
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Please play the game to the end before rating.
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 10 Story: 9 - 10 When comparing this game to the original, Its hard not to give this game a good score. The original was good but almost in every aspect this one has improved. You had Ellie and Joel bonding and travelling to find the fireflies in hopes of retrieving a cure;Joel made one important decision and that was    Please play the game to the end before rating.
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 10
    Story: 9 - 10
    When comparing this game to the original, Its hard not to give this game a good score. The original was good but almost in every aspect this one has improved. You had Ellie and Joel bonding and travelling to find the fireflies in hopes of retrieving a cure;Joel made one important decision and that was it. The second game, I felt juggled and balanced more characters, and subplots to make the game far more dynamic and interesting. The game play is relatively the same compared to the first, with a few minor additions and open environments to make it a little more interesting. The graphics are second to none. Whether you dislike the story or not, everyone can agree that every other aspect of the game is absolutely stunning. IMO, that doesn't warrant anything under a 6. Story is only one aspect of a AAA game and its the most subjective. Take all of those terrible reviews with a grain of salt.    … Expand
  26. IgnaNico
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Story sucks, but at least the gameplay is very very fun, and the graphics are incredible
  27. NemesisrBlack
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Una de las historias más emocionales y traumatizantes en un videojuego. ¡Excelente!
  28. andreslu2700
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    Estupendos graficos y una historia predecible y realista. Tal vez no es el cierre que todos esperabamos pero nadie podria decir que no es algo perfectamente verosímil en un mundo hostil como el que se nos presenta.
  29. TheMegaGodz
    Dec 25, 2020
    8
    I know a lot of people review bombed this game due to Naughty Dog's business practices and Neil Druckmann's ego (which are fair things to criticize), but the game itself is actually very good. The story was very well done for the most part and the gameplay was lots of fun as well. However, the ending was very unsatisfying. I understand the message they were trying to send with it but II know a lot of people review bombed this game due to Naughty Dog's business practices and Neil Druckmann's ego (which are fair things to criticize), but the game itself is actually very good. The story was very well done for the most part and the gameplay was lots of fun as well. However, the ending was very unsatisfying. I understand the message they were trying to send with it but I feel like they really dropped the ball there.… Expand
  30. amierhakimi87
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great gameplay and great storyline. We get both PoV from both Ellie and Abby Character.… Expand
  31. Charlie97
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good game, I don't know why people send too hate, please.be more precise with the reviews… Expand
  32. joshuahopkins21
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did enjoy my time playing this game . Graphics, animations & sound design is freaking amazing . The story disappointed me because I wanted more time with Joel & Ellie . The game was intending to make Abby more likable then Ellie & force the player to do certain things I disliked. The gameplay does get repetitive with looting & with same scenarios over again . The world is amazing & they are several moments I got emotional & cutscenes were amazing .… Expand
  33. Undead_Witcher
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I know I am in the minority but I honestly found this game to be better than the first game.
  34. JazzJeff
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, I have played and fully completed the game before rendering my opinion of it. Overall TLOU2 was emotionally gut-wrenching in a great way. The emotional impacts it had when it had them were amazing and what I have come to expect from Naughty Dog. The graphics, character animations, environments, and gameplay are all amazing! The level of care and detail that they gave to seemingly the smallest things is really amazing. The level of interaction with the environments, the kill animations, all great. Small details like when under a vehicle you shoot on your side and craft on your side instead of just floating the camera like so many other games do. There are too many to list. I very much enjoyed it. I know alot of people have had issues with the story. I have too do toa degree, but not for the standard reasons from what I've heard. I am not upset about how or when Joel died. His death was not a shock. I assumed he would die in this game before any leaks every came out. It had to happen. I get it, I'm fine with it. From the begining I was hooked with the story. The presentation. The darkness of tone and emotion. The death of Joel impacted me and it was some of the biggest feels of the game. I was all onboard with Ellie's revenge plot and totally in untill the second half. When the narrative shifted to Abby (as I assumed it would) I expected a good amount of gameplay but not half of the game. This choice to do this really derailed the momentum of the game for me. I understand what effect they were going for. Seeing the counterpoint to your actions, humanizing the people you've killed, and seeing what Abby has done and will loose due to her actions; like Ellie. The story has them both as morally ambiguous protagonists. But I just didn't care as much as I did for Ellie. This had nothing to do with her having killed Joel - I just never felt connected to Abby or her agency. I felt like this section of the game dragged. At least until the end. The ending was brutal and amazing. Truly depressing and sad. And it was great. I don't care that she let Abby live. I think that was a good moment. But I would have wanted a bit more development around that. Loosing her fingers and Dina in the end. What a gut punch. The number of times I have teared up or cried from this game is a testament to it's strengths, the amazing world, writing and actors in it. I felt it in the first game and it's even more so in this one; these games are post-apocalyptic westerns. This game in particular is essentially an old Western revenge story like that of Unforgiven. It's gritty and dark and depressing and real in so many ways. It really is great and I love the world. I just wish that second half was structured differently for pace and effect. Overall it's a truly great game. But I feel it had the potential to be utterly amazing. But do take I to mind that normally in almost any other game ever - I would not be so critical of these things. It's only because the first game was so good and that this game too is that good, that when aspects of this game don't fully land that it upsetting. I would personally give it an 8/10.… Expand
  35. WafeOfCurses
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Actually its a must-play expierience, which have some plot problems (not all characters are deep enough). The User score actually made me laugh, cause it only shows how bad are people about lgbt theme, which is not the main thing in this great game
  36. Fincher7
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Falls short of being a masterpiece due to it massively outstaying it's welcome by introducing you to and trying to get you to care about a new character as much as you do Ellie, and then fails to find a satisfying way to wrap everything up and make sense of it all. There's an absolutely fantastic game in here though. Environments and combat are much improved from the first game. It'sFalls short of being a masterpiece due to it massively outstaying it's welcome by introducing you to and trying to get you to care about a new character as much as you do Ellie, and then fails to find a satisfying way to wrap everything up and make sense of it all. There's an absolutely fantastic game in here though. Environments and combat are much improved from the first game. It's definitely a visual masterpiece, there's no doubt about that.… Expand
  37. ArtemSolod
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Играл всего 4 часа, но игра мне невероятно понравилась, пока что ощущения даже лучше чем от первой части. Единственный минус - немного тормозит почему-то
  38. Chuzumaki
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Jogo graficamente espetacular, jogabilidade sensacional, trilha sonora fantástica,mas o final simples uma porcaria!
  39. Empyrea
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    What to say about this game? There are moments that I would have rate this game with an 8, 9 or 10. Probably, as a whole, I would have rated with a 9 or 9'5 but because of some haters I'm going to give it a 10. Let's talk about the graphics: they are awesome! This is definitely one of the best graphics in a video game. They are as good or better than Detroit, Uncharted 4 or Red Redemption.What to say about this game? There are moments that I would have rate this game with an 8, 9 or 10. Probably, as a whole, I would have rated with a 9 or 9'5 but because of some haters I'm going to give it a 10. Let's talk about the graphics: they are awesome! This is definitely one of the best graphics in a video game. They are as good or better than Detroit, Uncharted 4 or Red Redemption. Also, facial expressions are stunning. They look very real. About the gameplay, I thought it would be quite different than the previous game but it's basically the same with very few changes. It's difficult to talk about the plot without spoiling anything. I'll just say that towards the end it gets more and more interesting. The best you can do is play this game without reading any review so you don't get spoiled. Somehow I feel that this game is part 2 and 3 although it's always the same story I got this feeling because of the lenght and the characters that you use. About characters, I miss the teenage Ellie but I guess you can't repeat some things of the previous game. It took me 28 hours to beat looking everywhere for suplies. Is this game better than the first one? They are totally different so it is hard to tell. I'd say both are really good. Although gameplay can feel repetitive if you play 1 and 2 one after the other. My main complaint would be the lenght. I think it should have last 18-20 hours although, as I said, it feels like 2 games. Also, I would have loved to see one pretty female character (I mean, even Ellie looks too real and not as pretty as she should be). Overall, yes it is a must have game but please play the first part before getting into this one. Both are really worthy!… Expand
  40. Jonny5784
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Great game, one of the best of the generation that’s for sure, don’t understand the hate for this fame at all, I loved it.
  41. Zizout
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    El Goty de los Gotys. Juegazo de principio a fin, perfecto en todos sus apartados. Historia buenísima, jugabilidad exquisita, personajes con carisma, gráficos de infarto top de su generación. EL JUEGO CON MAS PREMIOS DE LA HISTORIA DE LOS VIDEOJUEGOS. No hace falta decir mas.
  42. Sepoohroth
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Don't listen to the review bombs, but this just shows how important it is to EXPERIENCE a story rather than just read the plot points. The gameplay is tight and polished, the story is adult, mature, and realistic. The characters don't behave "outside the scope" of themselves. This is a revenge tale that takes the time to put the player in the shoes and perspectives of both sides and makeDon't listen to the review bombs, but this just shows how important it is to EXPERIENCE a story rather than just read the plot points. The gameplay is tight and polished, the story is adult, mature, and realistic. The characters don't behave "outside the scope" of themselves. This is a revenge tale that takes the time to put the player in the shoes and perspectives of both sides and make you question how you feel about it. It's a phenomenal experience and people are just, for lack of a better term, being haters.… Expand
  43. Machin_Gon2
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    The game is very polemic, but the main reason is that the people dont like the main history cause its different and it tries something that is not usual in videogames storytelling.
    Having this stated the games mechanics are great, an enhanced version of the 1st games mechanics, simply stunning.
    The graphics and details are amazing, something not even RDR2 could achieve. It should be    The game is very polemic, but the main reason is that the people dont like the main history cause its different and it tries something that is not usual in videogames storytelling.
    Having this stated the games mechanics are great, an enhanced version of the 1st games mechanics, simply stunning.
    The graphics and details are amazing, something not even RDR2 could achieve.
    It should be played without spoilers and with open mind and a lot of emphaty, because the history tries to play with that.
    A very recommended game.    … Expand
  44. ujvaljoshi
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Game is really amazing. One of the best game of the generation. Naughty dog has improved a lot on previous last of us and made it much more better. Really enjoyed my play-through of the game.
  45. JunCLJ
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Game play is fun, and sometimes been scared by the zombies (monsters) when it suddenly jump out in front of me. Story is interesting but the only downside is the story line has too much tragedy. Make gamers always feel anxiety and moody. The story itself is rich but naughty dog put too much negative elements inside it. Gamers never get a happy ending in the game. I do not give bad reviewGame play is fun, and sometimes been scared by the zombies (monsters) when it suddenly jump out in front of me. Story is interesting but the only downside is the story line has too much tragedy. Make gamers always feel anxiety and moody. The story itself is rich but naughty dog put too much negative elements inside it. Gamers never get a happy ending in the game. I do not give bad review because actually this game is quite fun to play.

    I give 8/10 because 2 points deduct for the unhealthy practice of this game story line. I guess the producers of this game got mental disorder such as anxiety disorder. You should go to see a psychologist to give you some professional counseling. Everything should think positive.    … Expand
  46. Vilcythe
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this story was beautiful and did what it set out to do. What Joel did had consequences. Abby isn't a bad person and her motives had about as much justification as Ellie's. I do think the Abby section was too long and I just wanted to get back to Ellie, but it served a purpose. This game just makes you not know how to feel, and i can kinda dig that. I love Joel, and I was destroyed when he was murdered, but after playing as Abby and learning her reasons, I get it.… Expand
  47. kobaltronics
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    An absolute triumph. Deeply narrative. Great story. One of the best VideoGames ever made. It is weird to look at so many people giving a score of 0 just because the script was too much for their poor standards. The narrative is so powerful in this game, that I can only compare with great movies or plays, I mean the story is perfect, it is a Shakespearean tragedy and you cannot stop playingAn absolute triumph. Deeply narrative. Great story. One of the best VideoGames ever made. It is weird to look at so many people giving a score of 0 just because the script was too much for their poor standards. The narrative is so powerful in this game, that I can only compare with great movies or plays, I mean the story is perfect, it is a Shakespearean tragedy and you cannot stop playing to know what will happen. I felt bad for all characters because all of them are credible as humans. There are beautiful moments but terrible ones too. The game system is over the top. The missions are difficult, but fair. The enemies are terrific. The game has many incredible moments. Scary jumps too. It is sad and mature and full of action, and it is long. The post apocalyptic world is perfect too. The graphics and sound just awesome. Load times are near zero for a so detailed game. Thanks Naughty Dog. This is not only a masterpiece, it is a art masterpiece. I just hope the opinion of all people crying “you ruined my childhood” don’t affect the future of adult VideoGames. I’m really sorry for all the people who just don’t get it. Is not common having complex and deeply narrative in a videogame, but it was wonderful at last for one time. Thanks again to all the team responsible for this incredible game.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Maybe you can make a DLC “happy ending for not ruining your childhood” or something XD    … Expand
  48. Gieson
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    An incredible story about revenge and forgiveness, told in the most entertaining and satisfying way. For sure one of the best video-games ever created.
  49. Talar97
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Najlepsza gra w historii, pod KAŻDYM względem!!! 11/10!!! Kto myśli inaczej jest po prostu idiotą
  50. Krosent
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Really great game. People indeed underestimate this product. Want this kind of games instead of ****
  51. logan135
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Игра просто бомба. Не понимаю, почему у всех так полыхает от сюжета, я оторваться не мог до самого финала, а после него, еще пару дней обдумывал то, что увидел. Нереальная работа, проделанная одной из лучших студий мира, готов хлопать и воздавать овации ребятам из наути дог, в любое время и в любом месте. Браво!Игра просто бомба. Не понимаю, почему у всех так полыхает от сюжета, я оторваться не мог до самого финала, а после него, еще пару дней обдумывал то, что увидел. Нереальная работа, проделанная одной из лучших студий мира, готов хлопать и воздавать овации ребятам из наути дог, в любое время и в любом месте. Браво!
  52. rickard2014
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Absolutely must play, the key word here is context, don’t let the review trolls shy you away from this emotional experience. The game is very dark and heavy, but it lives up to every expectation, nothing happens without reason or context.

    Strong characters are built with the story, emotional attachment grows even with side plots, the game lets you be the judge of the actions, but not    Absolutely must play, the key word here is context, don’t let the review trolls shy you away from this emotional experience. The game is very dark and heavy, but it lives up to every expectation, nothing happens without reason or context.

    Strong characters are built with the story, emotional attachment grows even with side plots, the game lets you be the judge of the actions, but not change the decisions taken by the characters.    … Expand
  53. S0LiD
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    No matter who may disagree, this is one of the best games of all time. The story, the characters, the details, the music, the mechanics, THE FINAL, what a final... AWESOME AAA GAME. If you don't like it, you know nothing.
  54. fordcj01
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    100% certified masterpiece. Thank you Naughty Dog. After 30 years of gaming, you have made what is perhaps my favorite video game experience.
  55. PSEVEZ
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Typically I buy games on PS when they get a decent discount but in this specific case I decided to purchase an Extended version on PS Store from the day 1 in order to support Naughty Dog! And I didn't regret: the game looks and feels just marvelous, very deep and made with a huge passion by insanely talented people. This game is meant to be played the way ND meant it to be played andTypically I buy games on PS when they get a decent discount but in this specific case I decided to purchase an Extended version on PS Store from the day 1 in order to support Naughty Dog! And I didn't regret: the game looks and feels just marvelous, very deep and made with a huge passion by insanely talented people. This game is meant to be played the way ND meant it to be played and perceived, from the beginning till the credits in the end. And only then conclude about something you didn't like. Though masterpieces like TLOU2 are made unusual, they actually push the boundaries for the whole game industry. For me it's 10/10.

    I don't know how many of those folks who put bad score actually played the whole 25 hours story (I didn't for now) on the release day or even bought the game. I did - my PS Store order is #206456339819. Share yours too (or disk SN) if you really own your copy!

    P.S. Hey, Metacritic, you should figure out some buyer verification because this review bombing jeopardizes the trust to your site!    … Expand
  56. GunnerMcDagget
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great game with only a few downsides. I told some friends that I am enjoying it and they got really angry at me. Anyway, fun game.

    Combat has improved since the first game. The addition of a dodge is so helpful and the stealth is amazing. The use of tall grass to sneak around, sneaking around a corner as an enemy looks over the top of the table, it's all extremely intense. Many moments    Great game with only a few downsides. I told some friends that I am enjoying it and they got really angry at me. Anyway, fun game.

    Combat has improved since the first game. The addition of a dodge is so helpful and the stealth is amazing. The use of tall grass to sneak around, sneaking around a corner as an enemy looks over the top of the table, it's all extremely intense. Many moments have your heart racing and after triggering an enemy and just surviving a frenetic fight, I leaped to my fight and punched the air.

    The environments are amazing. They allow you so many different ways to handle a fight or avoid the fight altogether.

    The story is bleak but engaging and pretty full on. Maybe skip this if you have depression issues.

    My only downsides so far is that I've encountered a couple of bugs. Nothing game breaking. The loot searching can get tiresome as well but that's like any other survival horror and it adds to the intensity.

    Last of Us was one of my all time favourite games. This one is at least as good, possibly better than the first. Overall would highly recommend.    … Expand
  57. AndSmart
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Потрясающее произведение. Не подвели Naughty Dog. Тяжёлая, грустная история Элли прям в сердце. Хотелось бы в будущем увидеть продолжение, не хочется так отпускать её. Титры с музыкой до слёз просто. Жалею что не взял расширенное издание с цифровым саундтреком, он прекрасен.Потрясающее произведение. Не подвели Naughty Dog. Тяжёлая, грустная история Элли прям в сердце. Хотелось бы в будущем увидеть продолжение, не хочется так отпускать её. Титры с музыкой до слёз просто. Жалею что не взял расширенное издание с цифровым саундтреком, он прекрасен.
  58. Tule24
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took me 30 hours and 37 minutes to beat the game. I cried when Joel died but it game me motivation to kill everyone in the game. The graphics were amazing and the game-play is fun. I see why they made Abbey buff so you can see her at the end super skinny after being on that cross. I loved the car chase scene with Jesse and the Nora chase scene especially.The game had many scenes that reminded me of the Uncharted series and the combat is super brutal. The game game me many emotions and I'm so glad I got to experience this Masterpiece.… Expand
  59. ferycolection
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Amazing Story. Amazing Game Play. Amazing Design. Amazing Graphics. Every Things In Dark And Fantastic.
  60. monkeyking0815
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Stunning visuals, state of the art presentation, addictive gameplay and mechanics, the last of us part 2 is a perfect example what a modern game can achieve. Thank you naughty dog, for not playing it save in regards of the story. This could have been a by-the-numbers-attempt to please everyone. It is not, and that is great. This is part of the reason naughty dog is one of the top studiosStunning visuals, state of the art presentation, addictive gameplay and mechanics, the last of us part 2 is a perfect example what a modern game can achieve. Thank you naughty dog, for not playing it save in regards of the story. This could have been a by-the-numbers-attempt to please everyone. It is not, and that is great. This is part of the reason naughty dog is one of the top studios out there today. So buckle up and enjoy the ride! Don´t let the hate in the user reviews get to you. This is truly one of the great gaming experiences of 2020.… Expand
  61. drconman11
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A truly gripping and shocking story, using before unthought of storytelling techniques, combined with the most polished and detailed gameplay in any video game to date. A beautiful and pertinent follow up to the first game, a must play.
  62. scubasteve70381
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Not sure what these other reviews are talking about. I thought the game was fantastic.
  63. Darkprince1984
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 12 hours in and it's a masterpiece. Don't believe the incels and the salty trolls. Most of them haven't even played the game, let alone experienced it. FYI, killing off a beloved character doesn't equate to bad writing or story. IT'S A VIDEO GAME. It has to be judged by everything not story. Gameplay is samey but refined, the polish is incredible (it's a naughty dog after all) and the music and tone is phenomenal. This is already feeling like my GOTY. Form your own opinions ppl, not what the mob says and in this particular case, ignore the negative user scores.… Expand
  64. Samyar91
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing it since day 1 release...and I just finished it..I shed tears many times..my mind was into the game and it’s atmosphere..the plot is so powerfull,way beyond my expectations...I’ve never seen such a story not in a movie or book or video games..I have to say congrats to niel druckman and his team for giving us a masterpiece..and made our life better than before thisI’ve been playing it since day 1 release...and I just finished it..I shed tears many times..my mind was into the game and it’s atmosphere..the plot is so powerfull,way beyond my expectations...I’ve never seen such a story not in a movie or book or video games..I have to say congrats to niel druckman and his team for giving us a masterpiece..and made our life better than before this game...I don’t know how they made this artistic game perfect in all aspect..just can say thank you and congrats to whole naughty dog… Expand
  65. Marlonmontesso
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game features the incredible continuation of the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of us, in which our biggest problems are caused by humans and not by the dead. The Last of us part II is the example of overcoming, exceeding all expectations and showing how rich the franchise universe is.
  66. HamletDTD
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful and a must play for anyone with a PS4. This goes on the list with God of war, horizon zero dawn and spider man as best of this generation
  67. Coderway
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece unlike anything I've ever experienced. Beyond the stunning graphics, excellent level design, amazing audio, and compelling game-play challenges, this game's storytelling is pioneering in ways that I can't fully describe. It is an emotionally brutal yet utterly captivating experience, especially if you played part 1. Days after finishing the game, IThe Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece unlike anything I've ever experienced. Beyond the stunning graphics, excellent level design, amazing audio, and compelling game-play challenges, this game's storytelling is pioneering in ways that I can't fully describe. It is an emotionally brutal yet utterly captivating experience, especially if you played part 1. Days after finishing the game, I am still processing a mess of deep feelings that this game artfully evoked in me. There are moments in this game that are designed to make you angry and emotionally frustrated. I strongly encourage players to keep playing and push through those moments. They have an important purpose. And they are balanced by heartwarming moments of joy and love that you don't want to miss. I also recommend that, upon completing the game, you reflect deeply upon what you feel. Personally, I found myself still projecting the emotional state of characters I played, and I was experiencing the same internal conflict and difficulty of letting go. These feelings were far stronger than anything I have ever felt from any other story in any media. I believe this is a result of the genius of Naughty Dog's style of interactive storytelling. In a movie or a book, I often sympathize with characters. But in The Last of Us Part II, I find myself deeply empathizing with playable characters. It has been a revelatory experience.… Expand
  68. Spelpojken_se
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Gameplay, story and grafix are all outstanding.
    Loved every moment. 2 weeks until Paper Mario, it’s gonna feel like going back to the stone age. Boy saves pink Girl. After Marcus, John, Nathan, Link even pac-man, it feels soooo f***kn good to have ONE game that is about a girl but plays as a good game. That not the reason for giving it a 10. The reason is at this game is awesome and every    Gameplay, story and grafix are all outstanding.
    Loved every moment. 2 weeks until Paper Mario, it’s gonna feel like going back to the stone age. Boy saves pink Girl. After Marcus, John, Nathan, Link even pac-man, it feels soooo f***kn good to have ONE game that is about a girl but plays as a good game. That not the reason for giving it a 10. The reason is at this game is awesome and every true gamer out there owes it to them selves to play this.    … Expand
  69. Eloyjf
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    Here is a review of a player who paid to own the game and not a journalist SJW, graduated in communism from Gamergate.
    here we like to play video games, unlike those journalists who put their fingers up and say: ah! this offends me!
    -The last of us part 2 is a good game and delivers a heavier atmosphere for the game, the proposal is good and unexpected experience. -My opposite side    Here is a review of a player who paid to own the game and not a journalist SJW, graduated in communism from Gamergate.
    here we like to play video games, unlike those journalists who put their fingers up and say: ah! this offends me!
    -The last of us part 2 is a good game and delivers a heavier atmosphere for the game, the proposal is good and unexpected experience.
    -My opposite side about the game is that Neil Druckmann wants to force a saturated and ridiculous agenda in this game. TLOU2 is a franchise that does not need a social political position to be made.
    Naughty Dog is expressing political positions,this is very bad,is necessary to be aware of it.

    -history- 4/10
    - soundtrack- 9/10
    -visual-10/10
    -gameplay-8/10
    -use-10/10
    -Final Result: 8 / 10-    … Expand
  70. RomeoArnone
    Jun 27, 2020
    10

    The Last of Us: Part II is the pinnacle of the gaming industry.
    As a full package, it is unmatched in its visuals, gameplay, story, and interactivity. If you have a PS4, there is no reason why you shouldn't play this game. Some will hate on the twists and turns that the story throws your way - but that is the entire point. The games entire intention is make you think, make you
    The Last of Us: Part II is the pinnacle of the gaming industry.

    As a full package, it is unmatched in its visuals, gameplay, story, and interactivity.

    If you have a PS4, there is no reason why you shouldn't play this game.

    Some will hate on the twists and turns that the story throws your way - but that is the entire point. The games entire intention is make you think, make you uncomfortable, and make you question what you thought you understood and felt about the series. It's bold, risky, and breathtaking in how it comes together and what it amounts to.

    This is a mature game not just in its subject matter, but in what it sets out to do.

    They'll be teaching this game in classrooms years from now.

    10/10    … Expand
  71. edulikapuma
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Unbelievably good and by far the best game of PS4’s lifespan. It’s bold, original and it will make you feel all sorts of things. Pretty much every aspect is perfect but it’s really the story, specially in its final moments, that will leave a lump in your throat for a long time to come. Please do not believe the short-sighted reviews, this game really is one for the books.
  72. NagMyDoor
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Rate is 10 because of crazy haters, real rate is 8. This game is really gives me unusual expirience. I didn’t like looking at events from both sides at first, but then the second part of the game became much better for me than the first. The second part presented a new narrative experience that was not there before. But for the main plot topics, the developers had to sacrifice functionalRate is 10 because of crazy haters, real rate is 8. This game is really gives me unusual expirience. I didn’t like looking at events from both sides at first, but then the second part of the game became much better for me than the first. The second part presented a new narrative experience that was not there before. But for the main plot topics, the developers had to sacrifice functional characters, which I did not like. I did not understand the ending right away, for this I had to remember the game and look for answers, because the reason for the act was much deeper than other similar moments in the scenario. Gameplay is awesome. There are transfers to only 2-3 encounters, the rest is great. Graphics, technology and details ofc amazing too… Expand
  73. Boon_Hala
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU 2 это очень смелый скачок в видеоигровой драматургии с отточенными до блеска механиками первой части, которые разбавили новыми особенностями, углубляющие геймплей, с чудесными визуалом и звуком. Люди, ругающие игру, либо не разбираются в играх и кино вообще, либо изучили Part II по трем мемам и сливам.
    Скажу о самом ненавистном в интернете. То, как поступили с Джоэлом.
    Смерть Джоэла очевидна не только сюжетно, но и мотивированно. После этой сцены вы чувствуете гнев и ненависть, но пускаете их явно не в то русло, выставляя игре 0 из 10. Сценаристы умно прикинули, что заставит вас ненавидеть главного злодея сильнее всего, поэтому и убили Джоэла. Никаких скрытых подтекстов о победе феминизма или унижении белого мужчины нет и в помине. Джоэлу уделено достаточно много времени и все сцены с ним трогательные и захватывающие. Есть даже сегмент, в котором практически целиком передается дух оригинальной игры, что сильно бьет по ностальгии. И если бы эта игра была просто копией первой части об очередных приключениях, она была бы блеклой повторюшкой своей старшей сестры.
    TLOU 2 не плюет на оригинал, не пытается его переписать и не хочет внушить в головы игрокам SJW-трактовки, как заверяют многие, кто даже в игру не играл. TLOU 2 грамотно играет на чувствах и воспоминаниях игрока, преподнося ему яркие моменты и трогательные сцены, а потом рушит их суровой реальностью и демонстрирует, что жизнь не так уж и однозначна, что дорогие вещи могут легко потеряться, и что самое главное, порой, в попытке вернуть что-то важное для себя, мы пересекаем пути другим, запуская производство человеческой боли и потери снова.
    Видеоигровой индустрии нужны такие проекты, которые будут выворачивать наизнанку и очень хорошо встряхивать игроков.
    TLOU 2 очень сильно играет на чувствах игроков. И не все игроки корректно и правильно выплескивают свой гнев через наезды на разработчиков. Если они получили этот гнев в процессе игры из-за сюжета и важных сюжетных поворотов, пускай там они его и оставят, потому что так игра и задумывалась.    … Expand
  74. dreamcast900
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    if you give this a low ratings game you all need to go to the doctor, so what he die, the walking dead is the same way your fav person dies in that too, don't be stupid
  75. Corematt
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!
    The game shouldn't be the one you want it to be. Just open your mind and give the story to drive.
  76. Ricardop
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego. el gameplay es muy entretenido, los gráficos sublimes y la historia da para debate.
    Si lees esto, de seguro quieres o afirmar tu idea de que este juego es malo porque la muerte de Joel o el final es una porqueria. También puede ser el caso de que te gusto el juego y quieres reafirmar esa idea. Pues eso es bueno, debatir sobre las cosas siempre han sido buenas. NO SEAS COMO ELLIE, no dejes que tus emociones de hagan hacer algo estúpido y perderlo todo.    … Expand
  77. illit12
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Al final aún con todos los spoilers, y la muerte a mi parecer, mal llevada de joel, el juego se merece todos los elogios.… Expand
  78. anfil18
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    Juegazo. Una ambientacion brutal con unos escenarios increibles y detallados con una jugabilidad buena, La historia es brutal ( no apta para todos ) ya que te pone en la piel de dos perspectivas contrarias hacia un mismo desenlace. No quiero hacer “spoilers” pero Joel.... recordar en el primer juego su apto al “salvar” a Ellie.
  79. Nandoseraph
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Game with fantastic graphics. The gameplay is sometimes repetitive and monotonous, but it is very good. The story is controversial. She is very well tied with the story of the first game. However it takes us out of the comfort zone, as it shows us that Joel and Ellie are not heroes. Perhaps that is why many did not like it, but it is a unique experience. Give the game a chance and drawGame with fantastic graphics. The gameplay is sometimes repetitive and monotonous, but it is very good. The story is controversial. She is very well tied with the story of the first game. However it takes us out of the comfort zone, as it shows us that Joel and Ellie are not heroes. Perhaps that is why many did not like it, but it is a unique experience. Give the game a chance and draw your own conclusions… Expand
  80. DotExplorer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Truly, truly powerful, nuanced, sensitive, complex art. It doesn't trap itself by wanting to be safe at any point and feels like something unique and just emotionally amazing. The structure is genius. Druckmann somehow topped the first game. The ending is the best I've seen in a game, by far.
  81. isthatcaio
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
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  82. benkhouya
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    a perfect video game!
    a perfect video game!
    a perfect video game!
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    a perfect video game!
  83. JAMAS449
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game is wonderful. the story is realistic in the extreme. I liked it, not 100%, I would change some things, I liked the game but I understand the point of view of those who didn't like it.
  84. bona
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game ! Very dark and amazing story, you have a rollercoaster of feelings and it concludes masterfully. A True masterpiece.
  85. artificeprime
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To see the world through the eyes of your enemy. In most games, the acts of the characters we play as are portrayed as just or treated as escapism. In this, we play as characters who do terrible things and those acts aren't justified. It is a tale of consequence. How I felt about the characters at the beginning was very different from how I felt about them at the end. I think that is why it is so divisive. The characters you play as make a lot of choices that can be hard to accept and the player has no control over those decisions. In some ways, it's like the end sequence of the Last of Us 1, we don't chose who the characters are for better or worse.

    In terms of visual and sound quality, its at the highest level. The character modeling, environments, animation, lighting and FX are all among the best of any game I have seen. That's been said by countless people so I will focus on my experience overall.

    The gameplay is split between two characters, Ellie and Abby. About an hour into Abby's story, after being saved by Joel, Abby and her friends turn on Joel, murdering him in front of Ellie. This act makes Abby incredibly hard to like and makes playing as her feel like a huge betrayal. For everyone who loved Joel in the first game, playing as the character who brutally murders him, especially after he just saved her life is hard. With that said, I think that is the point, from very early on, the player gets to share Ellie's feelings of hate. To me, that was an effective part of the experience. Most of the characters aren't ideal but they are believable and multidimensional. Almost every character makes many bad decisions, they were hard to like but by the end I could empathize with them, even if I still couldn't agree with them. I don't think you need to like the characters for the game to be good though. The game isn't trying to tell you that these characters are justified in their actions, it is taking you through the series of events that shape their view of each other, themselves and the world. in that I felt it was very effective.

    The first half of the game you mainly play as Ellie hunting Abby. Along the way, Ellie finds and kills Abby's friends and accomplices one by one. The problem is, most of Abby's friends didn't take part in killing Joel, so for Ellie, killing them is not satisfying. it doesn't lessen her hatred because she doesn't associate them with the act. She is almost singularly focused on killing Abby. She risks everyone she loves and kills any person that gets in her way. As I played further and further, I found myself losing respect for Ellie, she continued to make choices that I could not justify. In the first game, Ellie pretty much kills people out of self defense but in this game she is the hunter. Most of her kills can still be attributed to survival but progressively more of her kills are unnecessary. Other characters start pointing out that the people she is killing are not so different from them and ask Ellie what Joel might have done to cause people to come after him. Ellie almost always brushes it off, looking for reasons to distinguish the people she kills from herself and the people she loves. She acknowledges that Joel hurt a lot of people but never seems to consider that the people who killed him had similar motives to her own. At first it seems like Ellie isn't aware of what Joel did at the end of the Last of Us, but then a flashback reveals she learned the truth before the beginning of the game. She already knew Joel killed the Fireflies. I thought she wouldn't learn the truth until later in the story and that would shift her perspective but she already knew. She is too emotionally driven by her hatred to care. Ellie eventually kills nearly everyone Abby cares about. Yet if she doesn't kill Abby, to her, it was all for nothing. She can't live without finishing it.

    Playing as Abby starts off difficult. Even though I had begun to sympathize with her, I couldn't look past what she did to Joel. Playing as her doesn't undo her crimes but it shows them in a different context. Seeing all that she has lost and learning about her enemies perspective reveals not only her humanity but the humanity of others as well. Her journey is not only similar to Ellie's, by the end it is similar to Joel's. In many ways, by the end, Abby becomes a similar person to who Joel was in The Last of Us 1. Just like Joel, she carries guilt but lives to protect a child, a child that has come to represent hope for the future. Abby has the opportunity to kill Ellie but chooses mercy because she has seen her enemy clearly and knows killing her won't make things better. Even after being shown mercy though Ellie can't let go, she needs to complete her quest, years later she is haunted by it. Only after Ellie has Abby's life in her hands does she realize their similarity. She comes to a similar conclusion as Abby. She lets her go and lives with the loss and the consequences of what she has done    … Expand
  86. ReeferMad
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the most complex stories ever in a game, thematically and gameplay wise. A masterpiece of duality. Don’t let the memes or the spoilers ruin the game for you. I knew the spoilers but nothing could take me away from the connective tissue of the narrative that makes Naughty Dog a master of storytelling. The game is meant to be completed to the end credits. A mature game thatProbably one of the most complex stories ever in a game, thematically and gameplay wise. A masterpiece of duality. Don’t let the memes or the spoilers ruin the game for you. I knew the spoilers but nothing could take me away from the connective tissue of the narrative that makes Naughty Dog a master of storytelling. The game is meant to be completed to the end credits. A mature game that the mob mentality can’t seem to see through. It speaks to the complexities of revenge in a post pandemic world. There were new supeises on every frame. I can’t recommend it highly enough.… Expand
  87. lolsummxoxo
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. Awesome graphics, awesome gameplay and great story. Its worth several playthroughs
  88. Syblues
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    What a nice game , nice second chapter , but he's not the perfect game ^^'
  89. Lcp
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece, it’s a shame people won’t experience what being a human being truly is until they play this game.
  90. Burretploof
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is absolutely amazing to me how many people see Joel as a hero and are just mad that he's killed off.

    Joel is a terribly selfish and violent human being. His decision at the end of the first game is understandable - but it doesn't make him a hero. At all.
    In many ways he did have it coming and it would've been pretty cliché and boring if he was just given a lame, bog-standard redemption arc (and, I mean, he kind of got one in this game... at least somewhat).

    While the pacing is off and certain parts of the story are messy, it is a very compelling and exciting experience. It's certainly one of the better "video game stories".    … Expand
  91. pikapika175
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Very good game, very big emotions, thanks this game, it's amazing, graphic10/10
  92. berthoy
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, everything is good in this game, the sound design, the level design, the gameplay... nothing bad to say about this game
  93. Julianfvp
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Only those who played know how good the story is. It cannot be evaluated by those who read spoilers without the context that only the whole game provides.
  94. zakeador
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    the last of us parte 2 se ha convertido por meritos propios en el mayor baluarte técnico y argumetal. todo un referente para los proximos videojuegos y la generación que se acerca. Narra una historia cruel, sangrienta y oscura con un elenco de personajes muy por encima de la obra original. Un juego arriesgado que apuesta todo a una baza y que obliga al jugador a experimentar todo tipo dethe last of us parte 2 se ha convertido por meritos propios en el mayor baluarte técnico y argumetal. todo un referente para los proximos videojuegos y la generación que se acerca. Narra una historia cruel, sangrienta y oscura con un elenco de personajes muy por encima de la obra original. Un juego arriesgado que apuesta todo a una baza y que obliga al jugador a experimentar todo tipo de situaciones. Un juego imprescindible si eres amante de los videojuegos y un tributo a su primera entrega, cerrando el círculo de violencia que se inició al final de la primera entrega. Solo queda esperar si ND decide seguir con esta historia, que por el final, da a entender que todavía tienen algo que contar.

    the last of us part 2 has become on its own merits the greatest technical and argumentative bulwark. a benchmark for upcoming video games and the generation that is coming. It tells a cruel, bloody and dark story with a cast of characters far above the original work. A risky game that bets everything on a trick and that forces the player to experience all kinds of situations. An essential game if you are a video game lover and a tribute to its first installment, closing the circle of violence that began at the end of the first installment. It only remains to wait if ND decides to continue with this story, which in the end, implies that they still have something to tell.    … Expand
  95. BravelyD
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I didn't beat the game, the game beat me and tore me to pieces. Really can't say more than that...
  96. taekun
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Not bad as other people said.
    Gameplay is good, fun to play
    Story has some confuse but it will make sense when you get older.
  97. basserto
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well the Last of Us 2 was it better then the first one? Definitely not.

    Did that made it a bad game? Hell no!

    Gameplay : 10

    Graphics : 10

    Characters : 5.5

    Story : 7

    (I only explain the last two because those need explanation)

    Characters

    Well this was in my opinion one of the worst parts in the game.. Were the first game really nailed it the second part just fell flat on his face. Not all characters were bad don't get me wrong The original cast like Ellie Tommy were good of course and I also really liked Lev. Jimmy wasn't that bad but Dina.. ohgod I really did not like her she was dull and boring. she was just a pain in the ass. And I think the biggest problem with her is that Ellie already is in love with her before the game started . in that way it is harder for the player to also immediately like/love her. If the bonding between those two evolved as the story progressed and if the kissing scene was saved for in Seattle it would have been better in my opinion. (and just skip the pregnancy) And Abby.. she was just extremely unlikable and I think I don't have to say the reason why. Manny as wel (one of Abby's friends) he is even worser then Dina. He was one of the most annoying characters in the game and I was glad when Tommy finally shot a bullet trough his head.

    Story

    So the the story which is the most debatable topic for most.

    Let me start with this it wasn't a bad story at all IF this was with all new characters you haven't met before.(and if they changed the ending a bit) Because I totally get what they are trying to tell with this story : "revenge is bad". Telling it from 2 points of view is really interesting to do something I always wanted to see in a game. But because you have already played as Joel and Ellie and bonded with them and even love them. There is no way this story would ever work with these characters because even tho Joel is no hero what he did in the first game you will never like or even understand Abby at all. This is in my opinion the biggest flaw of the story.

    So the first 22 hours I really enjoyed the story even tho they killed Joel I kind off saw it coming and understood why they did it. I just preferred it was a little bit different. But it gave me a lot of motivation to play this game and enjoying it. Even tho it sounds like a cheap revenge story it was fun to experience the journey with Ellie to kill the people who murdered Joel. Were I preferred to travel with Tommy you were stuck with Dina.. but at least she finds out she is pregnant and Ellie could continue the journey on her own. This is where I really started to enjoy the story it was really well written and you felt Ellie her taste for revenge but also felt her pain and happiness in the flashbacks with Joel. and then this happens the story continues with Abby in like the worst timing ever.. she killed Jimmy knocked Tommy to the ground and held Ellie at gun point. and then the game decided to start over again at Day 1 but now as Abby which kind of ruined the game for me because I rushed trough it didn't explore that much because I just wanted to now what happens at the theatre. I have to admit that her story gets interesting though with the war against the scars and the kid Lev that you are trying to save from them and the climax of her story looks absolutely gorgeous. But I just kept thinking why didn't we do this with Ellie instead. because it was definitely possible! I totally understand that they want to tell the story about these two factions being at war, but why don't you save it for another game or let us experience it with Ellie instead. Well after a while you are back in the theatre.. and then you have to fight Ellie which I did with a pain in my heart. but in the end Abby decides to don't actually kill Ellie which made her a little bit more likable because she sort of accepted revenge isn't everything. But I kind of hoped the story would have end there with Ellie murdering Abby. Because what happens after this I really did not enjoy at all. It was not bad at all but it was so pointless that made me question why even do it at all? So long story short after a while Ellie goes after Abby again only to decide to not kill her while she was drowning her because she got a flashback of Joel. Abby leaves and Ellie starts crying and I was flabbergasted about what just happened and I said to myself "this ending just made the whole game pointless." while I definitely understand what they are trying to say with this story it just does not work in this way with these characters.

    My conclusion is : It could have been a masterpiece IF they cut Abby's part out and told some of her story with Ellie instead, and if they altered the ending OR if they just told this story with completely new characters.

    But in the end I respect their decisions I just hoped the story went a little bit different.

    Let's hope they will end Ellie character arch in a way everyone would like it in part 3.    … Expand
  98. lion_kg
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Finished the game. Wow, that was some major game experience. The graphics a just insane, the best I have seen on the ps4, having played almost all major AAA games of ps4. It is just amazing. The characters are well written and recreated in game, animations, emotions shown, very small details just insane!
    The plot is good, nothing fancy, but believable, plenty of unexpected turns and events    Finished the game. Wow, that was some major game experience. The graphics a just insane, the best I have seen on the ps4, having played almost all major AAA games of ps4. It is just amazing. The characters are well written and recreated in game, animations, emotions shown, very small details just insane!
    The plot is good, nothing fancy, but believable, plenty of unexpected turns and events (the deaths were the most shocking). I loved the way the devs allowed me to see both sides of the conflict, hating the antagonist at first then getting to know her story, sympathizing her, then hating again, then sympathizing ... again.
    The same goes for Elly, the hate she felt, I hope I will never have to experience that, what she had to go through is just insane. Can't even imagine what would I have done being in her shoes. But at the same time all this really could happen to a person, no fantasies there. It is grim, ugly, cruel, far from black and white, ... SO F REAL!
    Great job ND!    … Expand
  99. TheSold3y
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    It's not flawless by any means but its also excellent on so many fronts that it's a 9/10 for me.
  100. tanonero
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This is what happens when games step it up a notch. This game elevates video games as a medium.
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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