The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Theghostgamebr
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Imagine saying The Last of Us Part 2 Story is awful

    OMEGALUL haha stop the low quality bait we all know this is a masterpice, the bad reviews u guys are making makes no sense at all
  2. Niobium
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    this game is an absolute masterpiece! it is so fun getting abby killed over and over. whether she's getting her neck snapped by a giant zombie, falling off a cliff, or getting set on fire, the game never gets old! i applaud naughty dog for putting so much effort and detail into abby's death scenes. at one point i took too many hours trying to progress through a level because it was justthis game is an absolute masterpiece! it is so fun getting abby killed over and over. whether she's getting her neck snapped by a giant zombie, falling off a cliff, or getting set on fire, the game never gets old! i applaud naughty dog for putting so much effort and detail into abby's death scenes. at one point i took too many hours trying to progress through a level because it was just too much fun watching abby get stabbed to death by ellie! that's how entertaining it is watching abby get killed!

    this game deserves 10/10! thank you naughty dog!    … Expand
  3. bpcatchpole
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Categorically one of the best games of the year, if not all time. Such a beautiful game with so many different areas/sceneries to visit along the way. The way it was written was amazing.. pacing the action with the story at different intervals and interweaving a beautifully tragic narrative. They didn't have any other choice than to go down this path. If they kept Joel & Ellie as protagonists going forward, the game would be like any other game... boring, repetitive and almost a carbon copy of the last 20 years worth of action gaming narrative. What naughty dog has done is create a wonderful epic that I thoroughly enjoyed. Both the gameplay and storytelling is to be commended. I'm in awe!… Expand
  4. OzzyHxC
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Part 2 is everything the first game was and more, along with an added dose of philosophical introspection
  5. Erelas
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a spoiler free review.

    I completed the game the day before yesterday and I have had some time to reflect on this. You'll have likely noticed this game has been review bombed heavily, undeservedly I think. Other reviewers have pointed out that the characters and or story are badly written and would rate the game on that criticism alone a 0 or 1. I'm on the other end of the    This is a spoiler free review.

    I completed the game the day before yesterday and I have had some time to reflect on this. You'll have likely noticed this game has been review bombed heavily, undeservedly I think.

    Other reviewers have pointed out that the characters and or story are badly written and would rate the game on that criticism alone a 0 or 1. I'm on the other end of the spectrum. I think the characters were completely believable in their actions and I think more than enough time was spend on showing where their motivation comes from.

    Even if you disagree with me on this after you complete the game, that's okay, this game is still a technical master piece. From the graphics, amazing animations and facial expressions, the controls and combat, no other game before has executed this level of excellence before in my humble opinion (the last game to make me feel that was Red Dead Redemption 2).

    The atmosphere this game manages to bring on screen which supported by incredible sound design and voice acting is nothing short of amazing.

    Playing this game gave me an intense feeling of dread, hope, anger, joy and peace.

    To describe The Last of Us Part II in one word: Intense    … Expand
  6. Zachhoover7
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is good; everyone needs to chill out. If you liked anything about the first game, this one is worth playing.
  7. kylocosplay
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Yo no entiendo porque esta puntuación tan baja que tiene puesto, le he puesto un 10 porque me ha parecido perfecto, una historia que conecta directamente con el 1, muchos personajes, gráficos impactantes y una banda sonora preciosa, el único defecto que le pondría es que la PS4 se pone a despegar y hace mucho ruido, pero por lo demás todo el juego es perfecto, uno de los mejores que heYo no entiendo porque esta puntuación tan baja que tiene puesto, le he puesto un 10 porque me ha parecido perfecto, una historia que conecta directamente con el 1, muchos personajes, gráficos impactantes y una banda sonora preciosa, el único defecto que le pondría es que la PS4 se pone a despegar y hace mucho ruido, pero por lo demás todo el juego es perfecto, uno de los mejores que he jugado en PS4.… Expand
  8. Antiagr
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Neil Druckmann's masterpiece. Long complex story, which many people did not understand. Better than the first one.
  9. Dreizehn
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best stories in video games so far. A story not about revenge, but about forgiveness. I hope more games get inspired about creating such strong emotions on players. This is a must of this generation.
  10. arijitfrens2006
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Hats of ND for such bold move. What a game. The quality is mindblowing on a 7 year old system. The gameplay is brutal. AI is fantastically done. Loved everything about this game. Makes you realise how revenge can destroy you and your relationship. Also what people can do for love. It was heartbreaking and sad. Hopefully we get a part 3. Thank you ND for making a game like theHats of ND for such bold move. What a game. The quality is mindblowing on a 7 year old system. The gameplay is brutal. AI is fantastically done. Loved everything about this game. Makes you realise how revenge can destroy you and your relationship. Also what people can do for love. It was heartbreaking and sad. Hopefully we get a part 3. Thank you ND for making a game like the Last of us 2. On my 2nd playthrough now one trophy away from Platinum.… Expand
  11. Corvan
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It's a great game. And I love seeing the internet ape out and throw feces everywhere. Kol hakavod Neil, please bring us more no matter what IP it is.
  12. wilgnerm
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    words can express how emotional, in every single way possible, this journey was. The Las of Us Part II is a masterpiece.
  13. CharlyZiock
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is an extension of the first part in every way. While sequels seems to fail to deliver, this second part feels very much like a loyal continuation of Ellie’s journey and now it’s more mature and bizarre than ever. While not only she struggles with her own demons, it’s also about payback and how your actions intertwine with others on a bigger scale, ni matter if they’re out ofThis game is an extension of the first part in every way. While sequels seems to fail to deliver, this second part feels very much like a loyal continuation of Ellie’s journey and now it’s more mature and bizarre than ever. While not only she struggles with her own demons, it’s also about payback and how your actions intertwine with others on a bigger scale, ni matter if they’re out of love or selfishness, but some way or another it all comes back. It’s survival at its best, when ethics are left aside because it’s your life at risk and the people you love, while you have to make hard decisions, it also works as a way of explaining how bad society works and how incredible human we are.… Expand
  14. shepheard
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Visuals- 10/10
    Sound Design/ Music- 10/10
    Gameplay- 9.5/10
    Story- 8.5/10
    The Game is a bit long than it should have been. Both Story and Gameplay loop starts to lose their impact in the last couple hours.
  15. mattyiceboy
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Just finished it. Loved it. Beautiful graphics and animation, fun gameplay, Ellie is a badass and I love playing as her. There is a point about 13 hours ish in that something happens and it last to long in my opinion. The whole game could have been cut down by about 6 hours probably and been a little more focused m. Overall I love it and I hope they do some DLC or a 3ed game
  16. JackytheRipper
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I don't think I ever experienced such a rollercoaster of emotions. This game is painful and sad, and it's brilliant.
  17. Ajfiricano1
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is my new favorite PS4 game and stacks up very close to Last of Us Part 1, the graphics are phenomenal, the story keeps you interested, the world is immersive, the acting is top notch, the gameplay is fun, the exploration is expanded. I highly recommend this game and it is a must play.
  18. Grimmjowzy
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all I just want to say that yes, I did enjoy the game and I am a HUGE fanboy of the first one. I tried to look at things from a very critical side, ignring my feelings towards the first game so I could be impartial in the second one.

    I was very afraid that the game would suck, I went in thinking it would be filled with SJW propaganda and things like that, but The Last of Us Part II surprised me. I didn't see a single example of SJW propaganda. Many would argue that Ellie being a lesbian and Lev being a transgender would be considered SJW propaganda, but those two facts mean nothing to the narrative. They're normal characters.
    About Lev, they do bring up that he is/was a girl, but it is in a single moment in the history, and it didn't bother me at all.

    Just wanting to clarify here that I finished the game on HARD difficulty and with 21h of playtime.

    SOUNDTRACK

    Absolutely **** gorgeous. It is **** amazing, way better than the one in the first game (which is also incredible). I was afraid that it would be just a copy of the first one's soundtrack, but that isn't the case.

    10/10

    GAMEPLAY

    I found the gameplay to be very fun. Lots of ways to deal with enemies, many improvements from the gameplay found in the first game. The animations are elder god tier, elli has unique animations for each type of item she grabs on the map. Her facial expressions are ULTRA REALISTIC. it really impressed me the attention to detail in almost every part of the game.

    10/10

    GRAPHICS

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.

    Sometimes I couldn't even see the difference between cutscene and actual gameplay, the most gorgeous game out there and that is a FACT.

    Lightning, models, map assets, EVERYTHING is incredibly detailed.

    11/10

    NARRATIVE

    Okay, now we come to the hard part of the review for me.

    I HONESTLY don't know why the **** the game is getting SO MUCH HATE. I honestly think 90% of the reviews on metacritic are from people that haven't played/finished the game.

    For those who don't know, Joel dies in the first 2 hours of gameplay. I honestly got hit really hard with it, i didn't want to believe he was actually dead and thought "oh **** they ruined the game", but they didn't. Abby (The strong woman) kills Joel because Joel killed her father in the end of the first game, when he enters the surgery room, he kills the first doctor which is Abby's father, and she gets pissed and gets on a revenge trip to kill Joel.

    After Abby kills Joel, Ellie goes on a revenge trip to kill Abby and her friends, which completely changes her character. Ellie in the start of the game (before Joel's death) was still a "child", she would never do the things she does as engame Ellie.

    It is a simple plot, but it changed me in some ways I can't even describe. I was overwhelmed by feelings after Joel dies, but i was REALLY overwhelmed by them when the game ended. Trust me on this one people, play the game first before giving a opinion about it. It is a videogame, it is meant to be PLAYED.

    I was wrong when i thought it couldn't surpass the first game, which was my favourite game of all time.

    11/10. (Still think Joel should have gotten more screentime, though.)

    THE GAME ISN'T PERFECT, BUT IT IS A DAMN MASTERPIECE. 10/10.    … Expand
  19. SleepNot
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome game! Top 3 best games ever I have played! Highly recommended! Thanks naughty dog for the last of us!
  20. Misanthrope
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Just finished it (yes yes it's april 2021 but I had no PS4, and buyed PS5 only now) And I think this is the best game ever. TLOU2 is brilliant in every single moment and part. Gameplay balance is great - stealth parts, story telling parts and shooting is mixed perfectly. Visual part is great - this is the my favorite "realism" + breathtaking art desing. Story is a real dramatic masterpieceJust finished it (yes yes it's april 2021 but I had no PS4, and buyed PS5 only now) And I think this is the best game ever. TLOU2 is brilliant in every single moment and part. Gameplay balance is great - stealth parts, story telling parts and shooting is mixed perfectly. Visual part is great - this is the my favorite "realism" + breathtaking art desing. Story is a real dramatic masterpiece + this is example of detailing depth that is really impressive and no game comes to my mind that can be compared to TLOU2 story. I can recommend to try this game to everyone who can forget about bias that came from negative reviews based on the opinion that the game is supposedly about the agenda. Try it by yourself without a bias and you will find that story is really great, logical, deep and touching.… Expand
  21. prezlinmo
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This was such a great game. You need to play it with an open mind and without any preconceived notion. There were unexpected twists along the way that made this journey a captivating one. Highly recommend this to anyone who likes well made story-driven games.
  22. FranciscoRoqueX
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Just wow what an amazing game naughty dog is the best the industry have to offer.
  23. AzazelSC
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Haters are your typical easily offended white males. If you don't fall into this category, chances are you will love this gem.
  24. 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.)
  25. Lazaro45
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Go on and play it, don't listen to all that junk talking, the game is a masterpiece..
  26. Obscura
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I can see why people are struggling with their emotional reactions to this game, and it's resulting in a lot of people saying things like "no character development" and " bad plotting." There's scenes in this game that are so packed full of emotional weight and dexterity, I think it's catching people off guard. If you wants game that treats you like an adult with a full range of emotions,I can see why people are struggling with their emotional reactions to this game, and it's resulting in a lot of people saying things like "no character development" and " bad plotting." There's scenes in this game that are so packed full of emotional weight and dexterity, I think it's catching people off guard. If you wants game that treats you like an adult with a full range of emotions, this is it.… Expand
  27. sauce001
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Ok Neil Druckman, you've buyed me with just the one music store scene where Ellie plays "Take one me". That's the most beautiful scene in gaming history. The face expressions, the voices, the melody. All that worked just perfect in that moment. I'll give 10/10 just for that one scene.
  28. Akumaspirit
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic gem. This gane needs to be protected. I loved every minute of it. But not everything was peachy. Sometimes it felt too sad.
  29. derkamonsta
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is fantastic, it isn’t perfect but it’s damn near it. A ten doesn’t mean a game is completely flawless but it recognizes it as a monumental achievement, which the last of us part two absolutely is. Please play this game it’s worth your time and the leaks are not representative of the whole plot!
  30. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I both can and can not understand the hate this game gets. In a world where almost every game has predatory monetization, single-player story-based games can still provide riveting classic experiences. However, so many games are predictable and dry. They don't introduce anything new or out of the ordinary. Joel was a remarkable character and I was so disappointed to see him die, but in hindsight, it was such a traumatic experience that it only proves to me what a fantastic job they did with the franchise. When he was dead I wanted revenge, that revenge is ingrained in us in all of media, entertainment, and politics, etc. But what I found remarkable about The Last of Us is that it is both literal (the last humans on earth) and it is about something metaphysical, the last bit of our humanity, our consciousness, our ethics, etc. What separates us from the undead or animals is a moving target, a slow decaying gradient of ethics. Nobody is innocent anymore, NONE of us could make the right decisions anymore. Joel is not innocent, we can not decide who deserves to live and die in a world where people have such innate trauma that they can't possibly get by without making horrible choices. The only innocents died early. The game slowly made me go from that Pulp Fiction-type revenge to remorse, then to apathy, then to slowly care for his killer. By the end of the game I did not know who I wanted to live and who I wanted to die. I just saw this as a masterpiece in all facets. When what I want in a story doesn't **** matter, I am engaged the most because anything could happen. I loved this game. It may in time pass TLOU 1 in my rankings. Right now it is at maybe my 5-10th favorite game of all time. People love to hate this game, and I hope they re-look at it in a few years.… Expand
  31. Doctor_V
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Idiots who set low rating obviously didn't play this. Being kind of biased against the first game which I considered to be good, but overrated, I was rather skeptical. But this is just breathtaking.
  32. ikatar
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I'm really confused by the people. It's simply one of the best if not the best game out there. Period. play it, you might dislike the violence, or some game mechanics but it's still a masterpiece.
  33. M-e-d-v-e-d
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game managed to fool me big time. It brought me back in time when I was a kid and had much brighter gaming experience. For that trick alone I would give a 10. But there are also incredible graphics with a ton of details, atmospheric locations and disgusting ( in a good way) story.
  34. Barkah
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    У меня нет слов что бы описать эту игру. Она вызывает целую гамму чувств. Здесь все сделано с такой любовью, что одна глава по окружению и наративу может стоит целой игры от обычной студии. Я только в середине пути (а может даже до середины не дошел) и все что я вижу достойно только самой высокой оценки.

    You are amazing guys. Good luck and inspiration.    У меня нет слов что бы описать эту игру. Она вызывает целую гамму чувств. Здесь все сделано с такой любовью, что одна глава по окружению и наративу может стоит целой игры от обычной студии. Я только в середине пути (а может даже до середины не дошел) и все что я вижу достойно только самой высокой оценки.

    You are amazing guys. Good luck and inspiration.
  35. bergjr
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Best experience I’ve ever had in a videogame. Still recovering from it. It is a masterpiece!
  36. khanafani
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game with amazing gameplay and story. People say the story is bad but this is because they do not understand it. If someone wants story about super heroes then there is a lot of such content already written. If someone prefers to see how real life can look in a post apocalyptic world, then he or she should play this game. Emotions that this game creates will last for long after the game is finished. This is the story about love, about attachment, about hate about (lack of) forgiveness but especially about revenge, No one is a winner in this game (even a player). This is a masterpiece, I love it and I support creators for such innovative approach. Keep up the good work!… Expand
  37. advkiller7
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    the best game i have ever played. in fact after this game gets the game of the year they should never give another game the same award because it will be pointless.every other game i will play from now on will be judged by this standard and i don't think anything will come on par
  38. Ben121212
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Лучшая игра на сегодня, по крайней мере это точно лучшая графика, анимация, детали, ближний бой и стрельба и стелс, геймплэй крутой.
  39. dibbik
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Possibly the most engaging story I’ve ever seen in a video game. Improves on the original game in every single way whilst taking the narrative in a whole new direction. Certainly one of the best games of the decade, and one of my new favourites!
  40. Zavarych
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Cool game, play and understand for yourself. **** the haters. I apologize for my English)
  41. Krtek90
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. Не верьте тем, кто рассказывает сказки про какую-то пропаганду. Надо быть слепцом, чтобы за соломинкой темы толерантности не разглядеть бревно темы человеческой жестокости и предательства.
  42. Davidkick
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Gran juego, una historia que no encuentras ahora mismo en ningún juego. Es increíble!! Digan lo que digan, llorones...
  43. assassin0boy
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    TLOU2 is an amazing experience, the visuals are insane, the gameplay feels good, the music is top notch, and about the most controversial part, the story, all I have to say is that you gotta play this game yourself, and playing it with hate and the tought that it has any sort of propaganda, will ruin your experience and take on the story .
  44. Utopia12
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    it's a gruesome and down to earth experience, unpredictable from beginning to end, and i'd recommend it to anyone who can stomach a reality check or ten. The gameplay is spectacular and probably the most detailed game in the entire market. Hoping for more in the future.
  45. aimn
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    jak wiekszosc z was nie skonczylem tej jebanej gry (przynajmniej juz troche pogralem nie to co reszta) ale daje 10 Brainlet
  46. OmarHazem93
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is their story, not yours. Simple as that. Everyone is trying to suggest how the story should have been and how it should have ended but it isn't yours to tell. The world they live in is unforgiving and does not give chances to say goodbyes all the time and anyone could die at any moment, including the main characters which gives it the aspect of realism and logic to be honest. Even if I hated what happened to Joel, it still made sense that 25 years of his life after the outbreak was full of killings and murders that surely had to come back around somehow.

    As the story goes, I found it to be very sensible for me. Again, no one is safe in that world and every action will have its consequences and that's why I get it, especially when I was introduced to the full story and the different perspective of the tale and letting me understand why exactly what happened has happened. Even though my feelings changed from the first scenes and the last ones towards certain characters, I was satisfied all the way and I couldn't see a different ending that will make sense.

    But what was annoying for me a little bit is the pacing and going back and forth in the story which made me pay less attention to the order of the story.

    As for the game play, visuals & graphics, voice acting, motion capture, soundtracks, sound design, level design and the littlest of the details; all I can say that they are all 10/10 and really one of the best graphics and sounds I have ever seen and heard in a video game so far. Game play was so fun and intense at the same time especially the stealth.

    Thank you Naught Dog for that masterpiece.    … Expand
  47. Vixter12
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is the best game I have ever played, everything about this game works perfectly, the story is heartbreaking, upsetting and really puts you inside of Ellie's mind and how she feels, the gameplay is basically the same as the first one, but better in just about every way, the new mechanics fit in perfectly, the graphics, the cinematography of the cutscenes areThe Last of Us Part II is the best game I have ever played, everything about this game works perfectly, the story is heartbreaking, upsetting and really puts you inside of Ellie's mind and how she feels, the gameplay is basically the same as the first one, but better in just about every way, the new mechanics fit in perfectly, the graphics, the cinematography of the cutscenes are marvelous. And the acting is one of the best I've ever seen in any game, props to Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson.
    The biggest problem that the most of people had (and that brought the review bombing to this page) was about the way it show us homosexuality. The game doesn't shove it in your face, they just took one of the elements that they showed us for the first time in Left Behind (The Last of Us DLC) and they decided to develop it a little bit more, by making this character having a couple that is a girl and is in the whole game.
    And the other problem that caused this review bombing was that this game's story is "politically correct" something that I will say that is completely false, because the majority of the things that you do during the story are on the opposite way.
    This game isn't for everyone, kids can't play it because of it's brutality, and the adults that should play it need to be open-minded and mature because of all the themes that these work of art show.
    This is Naughty Dog's best work to this date
    10/10    … Expand
  48. Napalmlord
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is a milestone in game development history. It is a worthy crown jewel of the final era for PS4.
    Story can be hard to swallow for some, but this is not a simple ride. The whole game revolves around revenge, and its consequences. The game makes you wonder, and at some points question the actions of the protagonist. I am happy to see that in 2020 game development has reqched a    This game is a milestone in game development history. It is a worthy crown jewel of the final era for PS4.
    Story can be hard to swallow for some, but this is not a simple ride. The whole game revolves around revenge, and its consequences. The game makes you wonder, and at some points question the actions of the protagonist. I am happy to see that in 2020 game development has reqched a level that both graphics and story and gameplay can reach a level that I honestyl care about the whole outcome. This entire presentation cannot be achieved in an earlier generation of consoles due to technology barriers. I urge everyone to try it with an open mind, it will awe you, and you will want more. The only sad thing about this game is that it will leave you wanting more, while there is none alike.
    I honestly cannot wrap my head around the reviewers who condemn the game due to the lesbian propaganda. Dude, grow up this is hwat the world is like, whether you like it or not. Regarding the choice of storyline, this is the best way to write it, Some might not like it, but that is the point where it shines the most. Struggle, catharsis, an emotional joyride.    … Expand
  49. VTFear
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing. People voting like fascist is embaracing. An incredible game. I’m loving it
  50. barrybonkers
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    unlike any other game you have played, even the first one. a must play. putting a number on it seems pointless, but ten is where it lands. wonderful.
  51. DrBobLee
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Greetings and Salutations everyone! It's everyone's favorite doctor who can write prescriptions and plays what the kids call video games and today i'm going to review one of the best games I ever had a chance to get my grubby mitts on-The Last of Us 2!

    First off, I would not rate this game a 10, id probably give it a 9.6-9.7 so very close but not quite there. Anywho, I want to say this    Greetings and Salutations everyone! It's everyone's favorite doctor who can write prescriptions and plays what the kids call video games and today i'm going to review one of the best games I ever had a chance to get my grubby mitts on-The Last of Us 2!

    First off, I would not rate this game a 10, id probably give it a 9.6-9.7 so very close but not quite there. Anywho, I want to say this game starts off hot with a straight emotional gut punch that I definitely didn't expect. It gave me a dejected feeling like some of my all-time favorite TV shows and movies do. Was it something that I wanted to happen? Absolutely not, but by doing so I knew I was in for a hot-blooded, distinguished experience that has never struck such an emotional response during my 30 years of playing video games.

    The other thing that made TLOU2 such a transcendent experience was its set pieces and whoa nelly where these amazing! While Telltale's season 1 of Walking Dead may rival TLOU2 in pulling on your heart strings, the set pieces in this game has no such rival....and its not even close. There were times while playing where my kisser fell to my gullet and I just pondered to myself, "Gollie, I will never forget that, that was awesome as PETE!" If there is perfection in a game, these set pieces were it, especially for us survival horror fans. Now I played my whole first playthrough on survivor so my experience may have been a bit different than other humans but there were moments where I would be running for my life, barely surviving and getting through by the skin of my taint with a pinch of luck thrown in there. What's is even more impressive is there are 6-7 of these experience. Most games can't produce one experience half as heart pounding in a trilogy of games so the fact that TLOU2 was able to do it and keep doing it throughout the game is mind-bogging and sensational.

    Finally the last thing that made this game stand out above all other games was the fact that it could keep all the combat encounters unique. So many games eventually start to feel the same, after 5- 10-15 hours, even the really great ones, but TLOU2 always changed up elements to make the fights feel uncommon, I do wish they would have had more human vs human vs monster experiences. The few they had in the game were incredible because you never felt like you were safe plus you could turn monster(yes I know "monsters" have a real name that starts with a C but i'm to lazy to look it up) on your human enemies which was wildly satisfying!

    TLOU2 also is a beautiful game, it's well written and acted and extremely detailed. Its also a very polished game on day 1 in 2020 considering the size of the game, I think I only had 1 glitch where I got stuck under a deck of a building. Also its load times are a 10/10, very little wait times between deaths on PsPro-take notes Star Wars Fallen Order. The story isn't quite as good as the first game and the ending wasn't very satisfying but overall this is one of the greatest games I ever played in my life! I love it!

    Also I'd like to point out, this game seemed to receive over 150k zeros within the first 24 hours of the game being released and IMO those people rushed through the game and did not take in the gameplay or story and reflect on it so they could give it a subjective score. That is what had to happen because the only other thing that could have happened is all these people never even played the game and just gave it a 0 out of spite, fanboyism or bigotry and homophobia but i'm sure that is not the case because that would just be petty and insecure so I probably should not have even brought that up I apologize for even suggesting it. Bad Dr Lee!

    Anywho, i'd suggest buying this game in a hot second, its not perfect but its like no game I ever played, fun as the dickens and way ahead of its time, or simply put...an all time classic!    … Expand
  52. Ready_Steady
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Очень сильное произведение,концовка смешанные чувства оставляет,технически игра 10/10,сюжетно не могу дать оценку,в какие то моменты 4/10,иногда 12/10.Не проходите мимо,такие игры очень редко выходят)
  53. ricardopaixao
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    GOTY 2020!!!

    I was disappointed when I read and saw the leaks!
    It was very connected to the first story, and for me TLOUS was Joel.
    ....
    in the first hours of the game I was disappointed with what I was seeing but thankfully I continued to play, it is without a doubt the best game I played for now!!! ( Not the best gameplay or performance ) yeah 30fps
  54. GILTELES
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Ao contrário de muitos, estou votando depois de ter jogado. O jogo tem gráficos belíssimos, uma jogabilidade perfeita. O ponto polêmico vai ser a história e o destino de alguns personagens. Quem não gostar disto depois de ter jogado eu compreendo. Mas, pra mim é um jogo nota 10.
  55. xrouvenx
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I wanted to give 9,5

    Story 8/10 Game Design 9/10 Sound and Music 9/10 (needed more music, but they wanted tension) Character and Animation 10/10 UI 10/10 Level Design 10/10 - 2nd Part was too long. Besides that it is a very good game. You need to truly understand the reasons for their story decisions. Pls dont give this game a 0 only because you have a small dick. You know    I wanted to give 9,5

    Story 8/10
    Game Design 9/10
    Sound and Music 9/10 (needed more music, but they wanted tension)
    Character and Animation 10/10
    UI 10/10
    Level Design 10/10

    - 2nd Part was too long. Besides that it is a very good game. You need to truly understand the reasons for their story decisions.

    Pls dont give this game a 0 only because you have a small dick. You know what I want to say    … Expand
  56. michaelslevin
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Literally a perfect game. Amazing story, immersive world, and lived up to the hype
  57. namana
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game, i enjoyed all the time in my play trought the excellent gameplay and characters.… Expand
  58. Simoncino
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The plot is among the most impactful and courageous ever, the characters are unforgettable, the graphics are often photorealistic, the sound is literally Oscar-winning. And now there is also a gameplay worthy of mention, with a system of controls that, relying on crazy animations, manages to convey a wonderful feeling of absolute control. Ultimately, all the goals that Naughty Dog had setThe plot is among the most impactful and courageous ever, the characters are unforgettable, the graphics are often photorealistic, the sound is literally Oscar-winning. And now there is also a gameplay worthy of mention, with a system of controls that, relying on crazy animations, manages to convey a wonderful feeling of absolute control. Ultimately, all the goals that Naughty Dog had set itself at the beginning of the development of The Last of Us Part II can be said to have been achieved, if not exceeded. A seminal experience that will be discussed for a long, long time.… Expand
  59. jay_ck
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Bold, gritty, surprising story choices, inside a graphically rich game, a worthy entry from Naughty Dog
  60. JeR2D2
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece - from graphics to animations, to characters. It's truly a tale that makes you question viewpoints and how powerful video games as an art form can be. Well done!
  61. Imravnos
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Actual score is around a 9.5 or 9.7. game is fantastic. It is sad that morons are reviewing the game pretending it is anything less than great because it has a lesbian and a bi-sexual character in it. It DOES NOT have any Trans characters so the Transphobic people saying it does are just scared that Trump will cut their genitals off and convert them into his trans Christian Army ofActual score is around a 9.5 or 9.7. game is fantastic. It is sad that morons are reviewing the game pretending it is anything less than great because it has a lesbian and a bi-sexual character in it. It DOES NOT have any Trans characters so the Transphobic people saying it does are just scared that Trump will cut their genitals off and convert them into his trans Christian Army of Confederate flag loving inbred incels. Obviously, Trump is an SJW, because, of course. Serious though Being afraid of LGBTQ+ characters in a video game rated M for mature ( as if most gamers are Mature lmao ) is pathetic and those people review bombing this should go extinct.… Expand
  62. FabioHellboy
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The last of Us part 2 is no doubt the best videogame in the last 15 years. It has an emotional and deep story that moves hearts and brains. No wonder Naughty Dog has decided that this sequel would be the last in the saga. Nothing can be better than it...
  63. bryan016
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Thank you Naughty Dog for making such an amazing game. I loved the first one game and this is an absolute masterpiece, one that takes patience, empathy, and grounding yourself in the world the characters are living in to full grasp the compelling story. This has to be one of the best narrative driven games I've played since the original game. I'm not sure how anyone could dislike thisThank you Naughty Dog for making such an amazing game. I loved the first one game and this is an absolute masterpiece, one that takes patience, empathy, and grounding yourself in the world the characters are living in to full grasp the compelling story. This has to be one of the best narrative driven games I've played since the original game. I'm not sure how anyone could dislike this game or anyone rating this below a 5, what is your definition of 5? A blu ray disk that spins and has a loading screen? Six years of dedication went into this game and it shows around every corner and building. The emotions this game instilled in me when I was playing was like nothing I've ever experienced in a game before. This is truly a work of art, one that should be applauded for it's accomplishments. For those disliking the story, you might want to consider a lesson in History and the brutally of the real world and perhaps even the foundations of Psychology to comprehend empathy and sympathy. The games story takes some degree of intelligence to appreciate and understanding the meaning of what these fictional characters are experiencing and how the story unfolds for them.… Expand
  64. bibintheplace
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    What a masterpiece! Story and graphics are crazy! A must! I have never been so sad to finish a game!
  65. MatadorVoraz
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I just finished the game, and during the game, I understood all the hate around the game, it's not about militancy, it's about the story, I thought the story was average, they didn't reach the feet of the first, but the hates came while only 1% of the players had the game trophy finalized. Now, after I finished and made my opinion, this became the best game I ever played in my life, theI just finished the game, and during the game, I understood all the hate around the game, it's not about militancy, it's about the story, I thought the story was average, they didn't reach the feet of the first, but the hates came while only 1% of the players had the game trophy finalized. Now, after I finished and made my opinion, this became the best game I ever played in my life, the game plays with your mind and will make you think what it wants you to think, from start to finish. This is revolutionary. Keep going, you will understand.… Expand
  66. Markitoz
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best 10 games I had played in my entire life, its awesome in almost everything, graphics, history, figths, ambientation, etc. I haven´t finished but I have spendt more than 30 hours, I hope there are a 3. cheers
  67. fDunk
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is about change and letting go.

    We see Ellie going after Abby with a clear intention to kill her and avenge Joel.
    Ellie is full of pain, guilt, anger, and a sense of terrible loss.

    She goes for a killing spree without any second thoughts.
    When she finally gets to face off with Abby she clearly is defeated but spared because of Lev’s intervention.

    Ellie then tries to forget the whole story and let it go by moving in with Dina and JJ, hoping they will fill the void inside.
    But she still suffers from panic attacks and keeps seeing Joel’s crushed face.

    When Ellie goes after Abby for the second time and finally gets to her she witnesses how tortured and exhausted Abby and Lev are.
    She tries to simply let them go, but sees Joel’s disfigured face again and decides to finish Abby off.

    While strangling Abby she sees a flashback of alive Joel with a guitar and it stops her.
    (She actually remembers that whole flashback we see at the end, where she says she will try to forgive Joel)

    Ellie then says, “Just take him”, referring to Lev.
    She realizes that Abby and Lev are like Joel and Ellie before and that the actual murder will not bring her peace, it will just leave another kid without a ‘parent figure’ and perpetuate the cycle of hate.    … Expand
  68. Simakas
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Quite possibly the best piece of entertainment media i have consumed in years, the bar is once again raised by Naughty Dog. The story is shocking, breathtaking and i can't understand the hate this game is receiving. If you can let yourself to love the game for what it is, you will cry.
  69. Evoliver
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible, I liked every aspect of it. The problem with reviews is that people expected that Naughty dog would surprise them with brand new story but it is has “part two“ in its title, some parts of the story are obvious as the game continues the story of the first part. I would recommend this game to people who wants an interesting story and good gameplay. IThe game is absolutely incredible, I liked every aspect of it. The problem with reviews is that people expected that Naughty dog would surprise them with brand new story but it is has “part two“ in its title, some parts of the story are obvious as the game continues the story of the first part. I would recommend this game to people who wants an interesting story and good gameplay. I enjoyed the game, hope you will enjoy too.… Expand
  70. 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.
  71. iFelixf
    May 22, 2021
    10
    The best game ever. Thank you Naughty Dog for this masterpiece. Sorry for all haters
  72. Strelok_VSOP
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Я прошел игру на одном дыхании. Она действительно великолепна. Для меня это открытие года. Игра заставляет на многие вещи смотреть иначе, очень сильно дёргает за эмоции. В общем определенно отличная игра.
  73. LSW
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Fantastic location and lightening, very good fighting and good story and vest character
  74. Grunge_Bizkit
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I just played 20h of the game, and it’s a master piece so far. The details are insane, the history is great and game play improved every aspect of the first game. If you have a ps4 this game is a must buy!
  75. mostric
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is beautiful! TLOU on steroids! More of the great srory. More of fights with infected. More of exploring... Man I love this game! GOTY!!!
  76. sergiishcherbak
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Writing this as a fan of TLOU I and someone who completed both games. TLOU II has its controversial moments, but overall the game is a masterpiece. As an experienced gamer, never before have I seen a level of detail like this, acting, story (main and hidden ones), and especially realistic and breathtaking combat. An absolute must-play: form your own opinion. Notice that most negativeWriting this as a fan of TLOU I and someone who completed both games. TLOU II has its controversial moments, but overall the game is a masterpiece. As an experienced gamer, never before have I seen a level of detail like this, acting, story (main and hidden ones), and especially realistic and breathtaking combat. An absolute must-play: form your own opinion. Notice that most negative reviews are from people who could not physically finish the game: it takes way more than a couple days to complete the story.… Expand
  77. Borgoros
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I was going to wait to rate this, but because of the hate from religious and fascist people I give it a 10 here and now, to weight up for the hatefull score. Hope more people do this, so more people will play this game and make up their own mind. The story, characters and their motivations do fit in to this universe. No doubt about that. And the gameplay are really detailed and rich! TheI was going to wait to rate this, but because of the hate from religious and fascist people I give it a 10 here and now, to weight up for the hatefull score. Hope more people do this, so more people will play this game and make up their own mind. The story, characters and their motivations do fit in to this universe. No doubt about that. And the gameplay are really detailed and rich! The story are brutal and harsh like reality in a world amongst desperate, vengeful or bad people. Every sacrifice/death doesnt need a big and beautiful meaning. Its nature itself in a primitive apocalyptic world.
    Personally I did not root for Ellie at the end, and I dont think I ever have been so exhausted and excited by the ending of a game before. In retrospect, all the talk about this game has made it a best-seller! Well deserved!    … Expand
  78. philliez
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Just finished... Amazing and unique experience you never had in a video game before. Masterpiece.
    I feel sorry for people who saw spoilers before experiencing the whole game.
  79. sukablat
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
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  80. 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.
  81. Palminius
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I dont know why ppl hate this game, history and technical aspect is great! Its a only one game when i after finish game waiting to the end of credits.
  82. Smirnoff398
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Nice game and beautiful ends. The Last of Us Part 2 very expressive. I love this game.
  83. Val-835
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.
    The main criticism that many have found, the story itself, it's naive to say the least.
    The game designers wanted a more realistic portrayal of an apocalyptic world. Savage, harsh and unforgiving. Since all humans are a product of an environment, they mirror that world. They are savage, irrational, cruel and vengeful. You want sugar coated    One of the best games I've ever played.
    The main criticism that many have found, the story itself, it's naive to say the least.
    The game designers wanted a more realistic portrayal of an apocalyptic world. Savage, harsh and unforgiving. Since all humans are a product of an environment, they mirror that world.
    They are savage, irrational, cruel and vengeful.
    You want sugar coated stories, full of cliches, happy endings, etc ?
    There is plenty out there to satisfy you.
    The characters in this game are well defined, and whether you like them or not, it's beside the point.
    The game play it's awesome. Enemy AI is among the best I've seen and you can adjust the Difficulty
    to a degree that is way beyond you find in any game these days.
    Combat is hard and that's the way it should be. You're not happy ? Go play Ghosts Of Tsushima which has the dumbest AI you can find.
    The atmosphere and immersion are also top notch.
    There is no filler stuff here, if you want that, again, go play Ghosts Of Tsushima.
    Graphics and visuals are up there with the best. Even better than Days Gone.
    It's hard to believe this is possible with just an APU.
    All in all, a great game that you'll remember for a long time.    … Expand
  84. RandallL
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    People that just came here to put 0 to this amazing game, just go play valorant. That seems to be your level of interests.
    Playing game all day, I can say, this is masterpiece and trying to sabotage this game is crime against gaming.
  85. saintandrewsfal
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played. Amazing graphics, great mechanics carried and improved upon from the first game, and best of all, a compelling story. Apparently, there's a lot of people who hate on this game because the main characters aren't straight, white and male. Well I hate to break it to them, but there's all types of people in this world and it was refreshing to not onlyProbably the best game I've ever played. Amazing graphics, great mechanics carried and improved upon from the first game, and best of all, a compelling story. Apparently, there's a lot of people who hate on this game because the main characters aren't straight, white and male. Well I hate to break it to them, but there's all types of people in this world and it was refreshing to not only play two female leads, but one who was homosexual and one who possessed an atypical body type. The story goes deep into the vicious cycle of revenge and shows that in a broken world, you're going to have broken people. In my opinion, 75%+ of video game stories are not captivating, but this one was. I wanted to keep playing because the gameplay was fun as well as to see what happens next.… Expand
  86. VoidEyes
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gameplay awesome, history sad, lovely ans funny sometimes. Its a masterpiece.
  87. RodSal
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    psn: rodsal200
    Love it from start to finish.
    Best looking game of the generation. Its incredible what Naughty Dog can do with a 2013 hardware.
    So far, game of the year.
  88. Gleichzwei
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This is truly one of the greatest games I ever played. I love the story, the setting, I love the romance (50, male, straight). I didn't look on any leak or so called leak before today. Why should I crash the joy of surprises for myself?
  89. luiselx
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Having played this game two years after it was released I must say I don't understand the bad reviews.
    Everything in this game is awesome.
    I really like the history and the main characters!
    A masterpiece!!!
  90. Casualplayer
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The direction of this game is the persona of the moral panic living in US. It's a shame to see TLOU engaged as a political victim.
    Other than that it is the best game of this generation. You should play.
  91. Sergio97costa
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 made me cry twice. I dont cry when I play videogames, and have not cried in years. Playing the first game is an absolute must before playing this one. #TheLastofUsPartII  is something special. Game of the year, game if the decade, and better than the first!
  92. Kingubes
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was, and is very good despite whatever everyone else is saying. I played through in basically one sitting and was never bored. The only real complaint I have with the game is that the ending left a little to be desired after the last scene. The beginning makes sense, seeing through the eyes of the antagonist makes you feel for them and see their point of view. Don't trust these sheep who can't come up with their own thoughts in a game and are hating because some website told them to, or because there's a "political agenda" there's not.… Expand
  93. broyds
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The original the last of us is one of my favourite games ever made. I am not one of those people who felt it did not need a sequel as the story of the first game had such a perfect ending. I have every faith in Naughty Dog that whatever game they make will be of the utmost quality as they have such an incredible track record. I was right not to be concerned, this game is incredible.

    I    The original the last of us is one of my favourite games ever made. I am not one of those people who felt it did not need a sequel as the story of the first game had such a perfect ending. I have every faith in Naughty Dog that whatever game they make will be of the utmost quality as they have such an incredible track record. I was right not to be concerned, this game is incredible.

    I will not spoil anything here as the less you know the more you will enjoy it. What I will say is that the story is not afraid to take risks and is far better off for it.

    But of course this isn't just about the story, it is about the gameplay and everything else in between, it is all top notch. It runs very smoothly, combat encounters are tense and memorable. The kills are brutal and you will often hear screams of agony and enemies calling out names, which adds to the realism and immersion.

    It is also very violent, you can almost feel Ellies hatred when she kills people involved in a horrific incident early in the game, I love panning the camera around to Ellie when she is taking down an enemy from behind, you can clearly see the hatred etched on her face.

    Some people may disagree with the direction the story takes and some of the actions taken by the lead characters, but I personally feel very pleased with how the story panned out.

    Every single environment feels incredibly detailed, I was desperate to explore everything I possibly could, there are plenty of secrets to be found as well as quite a few Easter eggs. This game demands exploration and I genuinely felt saddened when I realise there was something that I missed.

    I cannot recommend this game enough, you may have heard people complaining a lot about the story and yes it is divisive, but I think it is much better because of it.

    I finished it 2 weeks ago and have not been able to stop thinking about it since.

    A must buy!!    … Expand
  94. jodieholmes
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    game of the year for me. it made me feel so many emotions i cried so much in the end... a masterpiece just like the the first one
  95. grace13ss
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I'd go with 9, but I think, I have to balance those d*cks with zeroes and ones.
  96. IronValkyrie
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The brigading of negative reviews of this game makes me disappointed in the gaming community. Objectively, this is an amazing game, whether you like the story or not. Be fair with your ratings, the developers deserve better.
  97. hhf2
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a masterpiece.

    Let no one tell you otherwise. It is the intention of the game to make you feel deeply uncomfortable and unsettled in changing perspectives. Even it’s seemingly unending nature is by emotional design. This games dives deep and takes you on a journey that is so important in this day and age - the journey of ambiguous choices. There’s no clear good guy. No clear bad guy. Just like in real life this games acts like a mirror...and it pisses people off. But the journey, the story, the cinematic experience are the best videogames has to offer to date. If there were an Oscar for games, this one would bring home every category. It’s that good. Period.    … Expand
  98. SteveCrse
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game does everything right.

    From a technical standpoint, this is one of the more ambitious games out there. From the graphics, to unprecedented rope physics, all the way to a fully functioning guitar - Naughty Dog surprises with an unbelievable level of detail, without ever sacrificing the game’s performance. The story is what you’d expect from the next title in the installment. With    This game does everything right.

    From a technical standpoint, this is one of the more ambitious games out there. From the graphics, to unprecedented rope physics, all the way to a fully functioning guitar - Naughty Dog surprises with an unbelievable level of detail, without ever sacrificing the game’s performance. The story is what you’d expect from the next title in the installment. With that, I mean that the story meets (and exceeds at times) the unreasonably high expectations anyone may have had after playing the first title. It’s original, heartfelt, and sincere. The characters are so well written that their adventure feels like your adventure, love and heartbreak, and all.

    The gameplay is a perfect extrapolation of what made the first game great. From combat, to stealth passages, to small passages of open world exploration, it doesn’t do anything incredibly new, but it does everything incredibly right. Who should play this: If you’re a person with a heart, and you love heartfelt stories driven by sincerely written characters, you should definitely play this game. It does stand on its own legs, but to understand the characters’ motivations, you’ll need to have played the previous title.

    Who shouldn’t play this: If you can’t stand blood and gore, and strong language, you might want to be careful. This is also not a game for children. Additionally, if you have a problem with the creative director denouncing Nazis, or there being gay characters, you shouldn’t play this game, and instead take the next rocket heading straight into the sun.    … Expand
  99. Darthpibe
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome and beautiful game, the story in great and the gameplay top notch as usual.… Expand
  100. aorrico
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    What a game, what a scenario, what a history! A must play game for this generation.
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Awards & Rankings

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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

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  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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