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. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    9.5 .

    I don't understand that bad score , this game is a masterpiece. I rushed to get finished because of the spoilers , but can say the cutscenes and the facial movement are some of the best ever seen on a game, naughty dog did a great work on the game. The gameplay still feel like the previous game , with some little improvements, if you erase all the bad reviews and play with not    9.5 .

    I don't understand that bad score , this game is a masterpiece. I rushed to get finished because of the spoilers , but can say the cutscenes and the facial movement are some of the best ever seen on a game, naughty dog did a great work on the game. The gameplay still feel like the previous game , with some little improvements, if you erase all the bad reviews and play with not much expectations , you will have a great experience playing this game    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. lucasbitencourt
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    - História bem contada e sem pontas soltas.
    - Melhores gráficos já vistos na geração.
    - IA excelente. - Conseguiram melhorar todos os pontos do primeiro. - Ótimo desempenho mesmo no PS4 padrão. - Ótima dublagem. - Acessibilidade. - Nível de dificuldade totalmente personalizável. O jogo é um divisor de águas e claramente um grande candidato ao GOTY, o único ponto fraco é que    - História bem contada e sem pontas soltas.
    - Melhores gráficos já vistos na geração.
    - IA excelente.
    - Conseguiram melhorar todos os pontos do primeiro.
    - Ótimo desempenho mesmo no PS4 padrão.
    - Ótima dublagem.
    - Acessibilidade.
    - Nível de dificuldade totalmente personalizável.

    O jogo é um divisor de águas e claramente um grande candidato ao GOTY, o único ponto fraco é que qualquer triplo A após o TLOU2 vai precisar lutar muito pra se destacar diante do que foi realizado.    … Expand
  5. Marceloo25
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Well, it has been 12 hours since the game released. Of course I didn't play it. But so didn't any of the 6000 reviews already bringing the game score to an all time low. What I hate more than bad and misinformed reviews are hate reviews so I'm doing the lesser evil.

    And tbh, I don't even know why they hatin but I sure as hell can gurantee you that none of them played the game. Great    Well, it has been 12 hours since the game released. Of course I didn't play it. But so didn't any of the 6000 reviews already bringing the game score to an all time low. What I hate more than bad and misinformed reviews are hate reviews so I'm doing the lesser evil.

    And tbh, I don't even know why they hatin but I sure as hell can gurantee you that none of them played the game.

    Great game. Haven't played it yet. But at least I'm being honest about it. 10/10 would review again.

    Ps: Will write a proper review in 2 days when a normal human being can actually finish it.    … Expand
  6. omidaxe
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The Story is unpredictable, sad, and disappointing just like life. These haters are the people who disappointed because the story is tragic and painful.
    If you played the last of us part 1 and you loved it, it doesn't mean you gonna love the second part as well.
  7. 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.
  8. Fyil
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The game is great. It makes your feel a lot of different emotions. From pure rage till empathy and forgiveness.
    Amazing gameplay and world.
  9. OhioSteve08
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game.
    Maybe the best playstation game of this generation.
    A true masterpiece...respect Naughty Dog.
  10. AJAK
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    First I read the spoilers and felt that I don’t want to play it. But then I bought the game anyway and played it through. It was actually really really good.
  11. jaricci
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Severely great game. Extremely cinematic, complicated character development, dire tone, tense pacing.
  12. 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
  13. vzermiani
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I finished the game a few days ago. I had nightmares about the ending. No game impressed me so much, the story is heavy, deep, sensitive and emotional, also depressive, violent and perverse. just life as it is. The ending is so bitter that it gives me chills... i just love it.
  14. 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.
  15. isthatcaio
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
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  16. chagopmb
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    El juego es excelente, de los 5 mejores que he jugado en mi vida, la gente solo por joder pone las notas negativas, y los que realmente lo jugaron y no les gustó la historia es porque piensan que es una historia de la vida real, dejen de ser tan ineptos " es un juego " y esta muy bien que hagan una historia trágica y no lo de todos los juegos que siempre tienen una historia y final feliz.El juego es excelente, de los 5 mejores que he jugado en mi vida, la gente solo por joder pone las notas negativas, y los que realmente lo jugaron y no les gustó la historia es porque piensan que es una historia de la vida real, dejen de ser tan ineptos " es un juego " y esta muy bien que hagan una historia trágica y no lo de todos los juegos que siempre tienen una historia y final feliz. Neta no mamen… Expand
  17. benkhouya
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    a perfect video game!
    a perfect video game!
    a perfect video game!
    ..
    a perfect video game!
  18. zoe976
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Uno dei giochi più incredibili che abbia mai giocato, grafica, gameplay, i.a. animazioni, sonoro ecc ecc tutto hai massimi livelli. Consiglio a tutti quelli che amano questo hobby di giocare questo titolo con mente aperta e senza farsi indottrinare da nessuno.
  19. geostat
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Im not homophobic but im totally disappointed from the gay agenda of the sequel to one of my favorite games... After all i hope they going to get the message..
  20. FrankGTR19989
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game ever. I'm 31 years old and I have played many games in my life, and for 11 years I have not been so passionate about a videogame. Thank you, ND.
  21. fhariri
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I think the hate is blown out of proportion, even if u don't like the story (so far I personally like it), there's plenty of other stuff to enjoy here (world, gameplay, visuals, sound, animations etc.) In no way shape or form does this deserve a zero!

    i'm gonna ask u this, how many good games have u played that had "bad writing" but u still enjoyed them?
  22. kitamo
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Stunning. Animation and graphic is the best of all the time. Many of plot twists, very brutal. Love it.
  23. Goldfrappian
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Incredible world, continuity and emotion. Loved how it adapts. I love the characters and the representation for LGBTQI people. Very brave and a middle finger to the transphobes. Well done. Babies be crying because it’s not another Over saturated hetro. If only the review bombers put as much energy into the negative reviews as they do in educating themselves they would be able toIncredible world, continuity and emotion. Loved how it adapts. I love the characters and the representation for LGBTQI people. Very brave and a middle finger to the transphobes. Well done. Babies be crying because it’s not another Over saturated hetro. If only the review bombers put as much energy into the negative reviews as they do in educating themselves they would be able to appreciate a great game.

    To those saying it’s an agenda or pandering, you forget that she was a lesbian in the spin off. AND by having LGBTQI characters is NOT and agenda or pandering especially when there was a connection from the start. The world has changed and if you cannot move forward and accept that YES there is gay people in the world now then I suggest you go hide in a closest, plenty of room for you now all those with “agendas” are out and living their best life and getting the representation we deserve.    … Expand
  24. Vernardo
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Just spetacular. Plot and story are perfect, the characters are deep and the gameplay is fun. But more than that, it's a masterpiece about empathy that only the videogame media is capable of doing. Last of Us par 2 is art, for sure.
  25. Sagnol
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this era. i am not gonna say anything specific but if you liked the first one then this is a MUST! I respect the decision of Naughty Dog giving it a more cinematic look with a tough plot!
    Play it before you judge it.
  26. 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.
  27. Ardwinna
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Before I start, if you see a review below 7/10, it's from a person who saw leaks out of order and was unhappy with what they saw. They didn't play the game, and thus have no idea how amazing it is. They only came here because Metacritic doesn't have any account linking to prove you've actually played the game (like Steam does -- this should be mandatory), and all the crybabies who saw theBefore I start, if you see a review below 7/10, it's from a person who saw leaks out of order and was unhappy with what they saw. They didn't play the game, and thus have no idea how amazing it is. They only came here because Metacritic doesn't have any account linking to prove you've actually played the game (like Steam does -- this should be mandatory), and all the crybabies who saw the leaks review bombed it, hoping it wouldn't become PS4's bestseller. Well guess what, it's been nearly 2 months now and people are STILL talking about TLOU Part II.

    Now, let's get to the good stuff. The review!

    This is by far the best video game ever created for the PS4. The visuals outshine that of The Last of Us. The actual details (if you make Ellie go prone repeatedly on cement, she'll have scrapes on her forearms and wrists). The story is really great (although I feel like they could have made the game longer to expand on a few things). But overall I thought this was the best game I have ever played on PS4 from Naughty Dog. SO good in fact that I played this game 3 times in a row (not only to get the platinum, which was easier without factions), but because I just love the whole Last of Us world (and I waited 7 years to be with Ellie in her world again).

    I HIGHLY recommend this game. The quality outshines any other game out there. Naughty Dog created new tech just for realistic EYES!

    Do yourself a favor and buy this game. The story hits hard, but that's okay.    … Expand
  28. Moge4579
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    El juego es increible, la historia es brutal y comienza incluso más fuerte que el primero.

    Gente, por favor no sean tan inmaduros y dejen de votar 0 solo porque el juego no sale en su consola. Haber si maduran que aun están a tiempo.
  29. supersi
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the best narrative of this generation, if not more, combined with one of the most advanced technical compartment I have ever played.
  30. 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.
  31. mnelbm
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    One of the most powerful videogames I ever played
    Doesnt deserve it the hate.
  32. jblanier
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I genuinely believe it is the best video game ever made. It is a truly brutal depiction of the ramifications of revenge. Good and evil is a matter of perspective in a lawless land. This is the pinnacle of the medium of video games. If you have a PlayStation 4, you need to play this game
  33. Hector_021
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II
    is a hot pile of mess (and emotional mess) and that is a complement
    It will make you feel things u didn't know you could feel that's what the writers and creators definitely intended to do with it, they knew where they are taking the plot and they obviously know where to take it next They developed the story of the first game and how there are consequences to the    The Last of Us Part II
    is a hot pile of mess (and emotional mess) and that is a complement
    It will make you feel things u didn't know you could feel that's what the writers and creators definitely intended to do with it, they knew where they are taking the plot and they obviously know where to take it next
    They developed the story of the first game and how there are consequences to the ending of that game
    Visuals, AI, acting, gameplay elements, all some of the best works ever created
    It's a crime tha    … Expand
  34. PrettyBru
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Não está sendo como as pessoas esperevam e por isso estão odiando... penah kkkkk
  35. wargaz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I've never had such emotional response to a work of fiction before.
    They took very brave decisions with the story, and for me it was all brilliant. Exactly what I want from a story. Misery in fiction is cozy to me. If that's not your cake, it might not be the game for you.
    Best console graphics I've seen. Great acting, phenomenal sound design. Game play had room for improvement, but    I've never had such emotional response to a work of fiction before.
    They took very brave decisions with the story, and for me it was all brilliant. Exactly what I want from a story. Misery in fiction is cozy to me. If that's not your cake, it might not be the game for you.

    Best console graphics I've seen. Great acting, phenomenal sound design.
    Game play had room for improvement, but was good enough.    … Expand
  36. millenwagon
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    All I can say is you pathetic entitled brats scoring this game so lowly need to get a life. Pathetic. If you liked the first last of us then there is no way you can dislike this one. It builds on everything the first got right, and ties the story up perfectly.

    Trust the professional reviews, not these idiots.
  37. PlayStationAdam
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The single greatest entertainment product in history, artistically combining perfectly crafted virtual visual realism, strong character development, a brilliantly unpredictable plot, emotive acting and dialogue and some of the best gameplay design in history.
  38. ProVidik
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Шикарная игра! Не понимаю тех, кто ставит низкие оценки...
  39. Nolicon
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game! Surely one of the most impactful video game experiences I've had.
    The story hits deep, and even though it caused me the most pain I've felt in a while, I enjoyed it more than I can describe.
    Thank you Naughty Dog, for delivering this beautiful, heart wretching game. It will stay with me for a long while.
  40. 9to10Gaming
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece...!

    Probably the best video game I’ve ever played. Brave story, amazing gameplay and it sets new standards regarding atmosphere and characters.
  41. RavLeeRoy
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    This game is State of the art, one of the best stories of this century. I wish everyone could play it. And i think every emphatic human being should.
  42. Reed618
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It's a shame hackers leaked the story. I went in blind and completely loved it... one of the best games I've played this year and even better than the first.

    There are sections which felt straight up like they came out of a horror film... it was intense. I really liked the characters both new and old and felt they expanded on the world in some very interesting ways. It felt like they    It's a shame hackers leaked the story. I went in blind and completely loved it... one of the best games I've played this year and even better than the first.

    There are sections which felt straight up like they came out of a horror film... it was intense.
    I really liked the characters both new and old and felt they expanded on the world in some very interesting ways.
    It felt like they mixed uncharted 4 with the last of us part 1. There are some great action setpieces which really helps break up the pace. There are parts where I felt like I was spending too much time stealthily taking down enemies and scavenging for supplies but before long I was outrunning clickers and or watching a cutscene.
    Loading times are quite short, there was hardly any pop in or framerate issues. The game ran really smoothly.
    The sound design in this game is from another world... it's unreal... sometimes I shot an enemy and they'd lie there screaming for help. Or I might cut someone's throat and then i'd hear them choking on their own blood... it was horrible but really helped create the sense that this world is brutal.

    Brutal is a word which defines this game. Some parts were hard to play through. I found myself shouting at my tv towards the end. Overall it's just an unforgettable experience and one which you shouldn't miss out on.

    also I hope metacritic goes through and trims out some of these troll reviews. Right now the user score is way too low. The game has been out for like four days and according to psn only 7.7% of players have finished it so many people here (many of them on the very day the game released) have given it a zero. I imagine a lot of this is down to bots as well. Just play the game yourself and you'll see it's something special :).    … Expand
  43. NakedSpaceMan
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    If a few character deaths and a gay character is all it takes to apparently make a bad game I shutter to think how you idiots will play games in the next couple of years. The game is fine. The story is great. The game play is superb.
  44. matheuspaessk8
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is on another level, it's such different, not just than the first one, but than all games i've already played. The Last of Us Part II is a unique experience, a visionary game in all aspects, congrats to Naughty Dog.
  45. Ahmadiranmeta
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It's just fantastic I really enjoyed playing it I suggest you play it. One of the best 5 games I ever played
  46. hobo1
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Great game. Cant stop thinking about after finishing it. Highly recommended.
  47. conf1911
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Superb animations, very good graphics, music, sound effects and gameplay. A great game all around. The story is mature, realistic and human, in the sense that it is able to capture the complexities as well as the randomness of life in extreme circunstances.

    The reason why people are complaining is because they were expecting the standard "hero journey" type of narrative, that revolves    Superb animations, very good graphics, music, sound effects and gameplay. A great game all around. The story is mature, realistic and human, in the sense that it is able to capture the complexities as well as the randomness of life in extreme circunstances.

    The reason why people are complaining is because they were expecting the standard "hero journey" type of narrative, that revolves around a hero who suffers but prevails in the end. It's sad to realize that the public in general is not prepared for something more mature and realistic. LIFE IS RANDOM AND NOT EVERYBODY GETS WHAT THEY DESERVE. That's the whole point of the story, that most people are just missing or, unfortunately, don't have the necessary "stomach" to appreciate.    … Expand
  48. frostmornex
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Искренне не понимаю людей, которые оценивают игру только по доводам и предубеждениям.
    На самом деле игра представляет из себя весьма сильную драму. Историю, в которую веришь. Настоящую и не поддельную.
  49. tredstone
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Great game and I loved every minute of it . Such a well done presentation and we'll worth the money . I loved the first game and this did not disappoint
  50. Jazzfusion11
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Have been playing over 15 hours and the game is amazing. I don't get all the hate. I loved the first part and this is simply an amazing game.
  51. eva3si0n
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Last of Us 2 is just the best game of the generation on the PS4 and definitely one of the strongest story games. Someone puts 0/10, scolds the game for LGBT people. And who plays this game, watches film credits with a lump in his throat. TLOU 2 is simply 10/10, cat scenes are made at the highest level. Here's the best graphics on the PS4. And the best visual style in the industry. This isLast of Us 2 is just the best game of the generation on the PS4 and definitely one of the strongest story games. Someone puts 0/10, scolds the game for LGBT people. And who plays this game, watches film credits with a lump in his throat. TLOU 2 is simply 10/10, cat scenes are made at the highest level. Here's the best graphics on the PS4. And the best visual style in the industry. This is the first game where screenwriters explain the feelings of the characters not only in voice, but also in facial expressions and body movement. A story that's great. Double final of the game. I can only say that the opinion about the game can coordinate if not distance itself from the plot of the first part. And accept the story of Neil Drakmann as a separate statement. Everyone believes that TLOU2 is the brightest example of a game about revenge. But actually, it's a game of forgiveness. Just remember the last story video with Joel.
    P.S. I am neutral towards LGBT people, but honestly did not see any such propaganda in this game. This is just a tinsel, and I sincerely feel sorry for the people who pushed this game away from themselves just for this.    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. majidpaygah
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of wonderful games that i play in my life!all things is wonderful!such as story , gameplay, characters, action scene!thanks Neil Druckmann for all of things!we want the last of us 3… Expand
  54. orrey1110
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, all negative reviewes are clearly from jelous Xbox users and haters
  55. nitroxhotshot
    May 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, I've just completed lou2, and I think this is the best game I've ever played. I was not expecting what happened to Joel, which played with my emotions, but as the story goes on, the twists and turns are superb. At first you wouldn't think it, but after finishing the game my favourite character is abbie, which goes to show how compelling the story is.

    Super super game, it's a 10 from me.    … Expand
  56. CommunistKingX0
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece. Everyone who is hating on it frankly just doesn't understand good literature or are incapable of empathizing with anything that doesn't fit the norm. Gameplay is amazing. Graphics are amazing. The story is amazing. The characters are amazing. The missions are some of the best I've ever played. Overall, this is one of the greatest games of all time,The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece. Everyone who is hating on it frankly just doesn't understand good literature or are incapable of empathizing with anything that doesn't fit the norm. Gameplay is amazing. Graphics are amazing. The story is amazing. The characters are amazing. The missions are some of the best I've ever played. Overall, this is one of the greatest games of all time, and in my opinion is even better than the first Last of Us because the Last of Us Part 2 is way more ballsy and does very fresh and excitingly different things in its story that not only shocked me, but gave me an experience I will never forget.… Expand
  57. lolsummxoxo
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. Awesome graphics, awesome gameplay and great story. Its worth several playthroughs
  58. Creando3D
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Great ! Great ! Great ! Great ! Great ! Great ! Great ! Great ! Great ! Great ! Great !
  59. AlexKaze
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Play the game. Don't watch two cutscenes and hate it, be open minded, learn something, this is truly a marvelous game.
  60. jimtheburger
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The people who are rating this game anything below a 5 I am convinced they haven't played the game. The game came out on June 19th and will take the average person at least 25 hours to play the entire game. Reviews are marked "June 19th" as if that gave them more than 24 hours to play the game they think is bottom of the barrel trash that a 0 rating implies.
    Almost every review is about not liking the narrative likely because of the leaks. Yet even if the story was terrible there is still the amazing rest of the game. The combat flows better, feels better, and still makes you feel like a badass.
    The animation is stellar, the voice-acting is stellar, the cinematography is stellar.

    People hate the narrative probably because Joel dies within the first section. If I were to guess these people wanted more Ellie and Joel time and this part killed them. Little did they know that they still keep that dynamic with the flashbacks. Not only that, but there is no other character in the game which could be able to drive that same hate Ellie feels for Abby if it wasn't Joel.
    The game succeeds spectacularly in everything it tries to do and if anyone tells you otherwise they are not only lying to you, but to themselves.    … Expand
  61. Alex_c
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece.
    A world of grey morality, in which characters are so beautifully written that seems real.
    You rage with them, you fear with them, you cry with them.
    I've rarely seen such a marvelous example of storytelling.
  62. Rboyer1996
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! It tells a very different type of story than the original but does so in a masterful way. The game makes you feel and sympathize with characters I never thought I would of. On top of that the game play is a massive improvement from the first
  63. Amity22
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    absolute masterpiece again from ND. This game is fantastic. The combat in this game is even better than the first as well as the graphics are INCREDIBLE, delivered with the amazing music it's just a MUST play. This game is well worth it. As usual the negative review bombs are sad bots that don't get games of this quality. The game far surpassed the first IMO. It was incredibly made.
  64. xxSxx
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    My GOTY 2020

    Maybe that Cyberpunk 2077 or a surprise title can replace it. But I don't expect this to happen. This game made me feel every emotion. Love, hate, sadness, FEAR, dread, acceptance, etc. I do not understand the amount of hate this game gets, because it's simply put...an amazing continuation of the original in every aspect. Story, world building, settings and (especially)    My GOTY 2020

    Maybe that Cyberpunk 2077 or a surprise title can replace it. But I don't expect this to happen.
    This game made me feel every emotion. Love, hate, sadness, FEAR, dread, acceptance, etc.
    I do not understand the amount of hate this game gets, because it's simply put...an amazing continuation of the original in every aspect. Story, world building, settings and (especially) gameplay.
    I seriously don't know why this game gets so much hate...
    And yeah, I'm a gamer. Just this year alone I've played 3-4 of my all time favorite games. Persona 5 Royel, Final Fantasy 7 (Remake) and The Last of Us 2. I played the first one at release, waited 7 years on it. And it was worth it.    … Expand
  65. Trey17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is a very good game I would even say an amazing game. Good job Neil and team. You did good lads!
  66. diasflack
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Loved the game. Yeah.. it has some issues, but still it is unique project you should experience yourself, before any conclusions. I’ll tell you for sure, we won’t see anything like this in a long time... (((
  67. 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.
  68. pikapika175
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Very good game, very big emotions, thanks this game, it's amazing, graphic10/10
  69. 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
  70. LarsverbNL
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Great game! Amazing masterpiece you need to play. Don’t believe these troll that review bomb this game.
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. madureira
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I played in my whole life.
    The story is incredibly immersive, and the graphics are outstanding.
    The enemies' animations are very realistic. TLOU II brings the game industry to another level.
    In my opinion, until now, is the best game of the year!
  74. AntonioBB
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    TLOU 2, es una experiencia increíble, oscura, dura y agotadora por momentos, su historia no será del agrado de todos ya que el juego transita por situaciones intocables para los jugadores, TLOU2 tiene algo diferente que contar, atrevido y desafiante para tu mente y a la vez complementa la historia del primero.
  75. 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...
  76. Genezmist
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a game about blind hatred and what it leads to.

    The plot shows us a picture where Ellie creeps down the moral ladder as fast as she can. What happened to Joel drove her so crazy that she no longer knows herself that she is no better than a killer. Watching what was happening, I had only one thought in my head: “Enough, stop, this violence has already crossed all borders and will    This is a game about blind hatred and what it leads to.

    The plot shows us a picture where Ellie creeps down the moral ladder as fast as she can.
    What happened to Joel drove her so crazy that she no longer knows herself that she is no better than a killer.

    Watching what was happening, I had only one thought in my head: “Enough, stop, this violence has already crossed all borders and will not lead to anything”

    The gameplay is gorgeous too. High-tech stealth action, the gameplay of which is balanced for maximum complexity.

    What about the SJW agenda? She is not much here (Abby cisgender character)

    For me, LoU2 is probably the best game of this generation!    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. tanonero
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This is what happens when games step it up a notch. This game elevates video games as a medium.
  79. Zer0_DOTA
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The most beautiful and cinematic game of generation . Strong story and narrative, awesome gameplay. Meticulous attention to the details: the environment, animations, faces of heroes. So far, an extremely decent level - the best PlayStation 4 exclusive.
  80. I_TOR_I
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Big and complicated story. Tough and unfair. But I liked it.
    There are controversial issues, but this is how to look.
  81. Dragoon1010
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ce jeu est le meilleur que l'on ai pu avoir pour clôturer cette génération de console !
    L'ambiance visuelle et sonore sont tout simplement sublime !

    Le gameplay n'a pas évolué énormément par rapport au premier, si ce n'est en ajoutant quelques mécanique supplémentaire bien sympathique (se coucher par exemple), mais en soit, ce n'est pas ce que j'attends d'un titre comme celui-ci. Je préfère au contraire que le studio garde ce qu'il y a de mieux dans le précédent opus, et c'est ce qu'ils ont fait !

    Concernant les débat qui font que la note est ce qu'elle est aujourd'hui, je trouve cela puéril est surtout invalide.
    Un des personnage lesbienne/gay ? Et alors ? Il est ou le problème ? Le seul problème que je vois, ce sont les c** qui n'acceptent pas qu'une telle chose puisse exister dans un jeu.

    Trop de cinématique ? Que neni ! J'ai trouvé au contraire que des fois, le gameplay tirais un peu en longueur, et des cinématiques en plus n'auraient pas été de refus (cela dit, ce n'est pas un point négatif pour autant).

    Une histoire bancale ? Non, du tout ! Bien au contraire, TLOU II nous amène dans une direction que personne n'aurais imaginé avant. Tout le monde se voyais déjà parcourir les USA avec Ellie et Joel, comme au bon vieux temps. Mais ce serait oublier que TLOU se passe dans un environnement violent et détruit par un infection virulente !

    De plus, celui-ci nous questionne sur deux points très important :
    - Notre relation avec la vengeance ;
    - Démontrer que dans le monde, tout n'est pas tout noir ou tout blanc, qu'il n'y a pas de bien et de mal, mais au contraire une très grosse nuance des deux en une seule instance.

    Abby n'est pas méchante, elle a fait des choix car elle a vécu des choses qui l'ont mise face à ces choix. De même pour Ellie, qui n'est pas méchante non plus, mais qui souhaite se venger suite à la mort d'un être cher.

    En fait, Abby et Ellie vivent exactement la même situation toutes les deux. Leurs père (ou de coeur) a été froidement abattu, et elles demandent vengeance.

    Bref, titre énorme, je ne regrette pas d'avoir perdu 30h de mon temps dessus, et je m'en vais de ce pas en perde 40 de plus en survivant+ !

    Et f*** les rageux :D    … Expand
  82. flopes
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The best game of all time! Spectacular graphics, animations from another world, gameplay never seen before, sound quality from another dimension, music from another level, and history at the level of the best books!
  83. Engobbaz
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    This is a bold game, and requires the player to stop and think. Many times. Naughty Dog could easily have created a sequel that was another adventure with Joel & Ellie, and that would have been fine, full fan service but in the end forgettable. The story they chose to tell was destined to upset and dissapoint, but that is part of why I love this game, it forces you to realize that there isThis is a bold game, and requires the player to stop and think. Many times. Naughty Dog could easily have created a sequel that was another adventure with Joel & Ellie, and that would have been fine, full fan service but in the end forgettable. The story they chose to tell was destined to upset and dissapoint, but that is part of why I love this game, it forces you to realize that there is more to everything than what you first realize. A simple lesson but one that still is important. Life is not fair, in real life, people you love and treasure can be taken from you in the blink of an eye. Nothing is for granted. Real life can be cruel and unfair, just like it is in TLOU2. I like to think naughty dog expected the players to make the same Journey as Ellie, and cope with their grief as she did. But alot of people just wanted to kill Abby. If that was a choice, the game would have had less meaning and less food for thought, you could say the same for the ending we got but thats how views are different. An eye for an eye would leave the world blind.… Expand
  84. aft
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Excellent game! Lots of details, lots of gore. My favorite game, perfection.
  85. ynotgoofy1
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game has been part of an obvious hate storm. People have read the leaks and think they have some sense of what the game has to offer, or have some agenda that they want to take out on this game. This game is not a 10/10, i choose to give it this score to balance it out from all the zeroes. I would probably give it a 8.5 or 9. The gameplay is truly a work of art, turning it up to anThis game has been part of an obvious hate storm. People have read the leaks and think they have some sense of what the game has to offer, or have some agenda that they want to take out on this game. This game is not a 10/10, i choose to give it this score to balance it out from all the zeroes. I would probably give it a 8.5 or 9. The gameplay is truly a work of art, turning it up to an 11. The story has problems... it is however clearly above 99% of all other games, even if it is (imo) worse than the first game. Some **** seem to have problem with the lgbtq characters, we have known that Ellie wasn't straight since Left Behind, wtf are you on about? They absolutely don't shove it in your face or whatever. This game may have problems but it is still great and absolutely is worth picking up. Don't listen to the sheeps.… Expand
  86. rook7
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever made. I **** love this hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Expand
  87. Carvalho
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    the best game i've ever played, awesome graphic, story, characters, this ladies and gentlemen is the Game of the year of 2020
    Haters,keep hating but "YOU CAN'T STOP THIS"
  88. hamiltinho_7
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Jogo sensacional, achei o primeiro um pouco melhor, mas o segundo também é incrível.
  89. Moish
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game improves on every aspect of the previous part and also makes the first part better and more meaningful, visually the best looking game of the generation till this point, level and gameplay design it's greatly improved upon the previous part for a smoother experience also improving and bringing new game mechanics to make that experience more realistic, on each aspect with greatThis game improves on every aspect of the previous part and also makes the first part better and more meaningful, visually the best looking game of the generation till this point, level and gameplay design it's greatly improved upon the previous part for a smoother experience also improving and bringing new game mechanics to make that experience more realistic, on each aspect with great attention to detail characteristic of the studio, being a story driven game the story is wider and deeper than its predecessor, not complacent so it can convey what it wants to tell, transmit, make you feel and experience, it's not idealist, shows not to see things in absolutes, that not everyone is just a hero or a villain, that not every story has a happy beginning or ending and aboards things in more than one perspective to do that.… Expand
  90. zblsk
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Love it or hate it, but TLoU II is game of the generation. It’s not perfect, but nobody does it like Naughty Dog and Rockstar anyway
  91. Darthvoda
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    NO SPOILERS HERE. *10 out of 10*
    This is one of the great games that we don't get to see very often. One of the best games released on the PS4. Contender for game of the year!
    It's such a shame people that haven't even played it are giving it a low score. It's a disgrace really. There are clearly some homophobes spamming this game with low scores as there are a couple of gay characters    NO SPOILERS HERE. *10 out of 10*
    This is one of the great games that we don't get to see very often. One of the best games released on the PS4. Contender for game of the year!
    It's such a shame people that haven't even played it are giving it a low score. It's a disgrace really. There are clearly some homophobes spamming this game with low scores as there are a couple of gay characters in this game. This is truly an outstanding game. But I feel you must play the first game before playing this one.    … Expand
  92. carlos2017
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    O jogo é espetacular. Um dos melhores já criados. A todos os haters e pessoas que ficaram com o orgulho ferido por causa das decisões da criação do jogo não irem de encontro às suas expectativas, fiquem a saber que isso não é motivo para dar 0 ou 1 ou 2, 3 a um jogo destes... Vocês não sabem apreciar um bom jogo, não são críticos nenhuns.
    inde-vos foder mais a opinião de merda que só    O jogo é espetacular. Um dos melhores já criados. A todos os haters e pessoas que ficaram com o orgulho ferido por causa das decisões da criação do jogo não irem de encontro às suas expectativas, fiquem a saber que isso não é motivo para dar 0 ou 1 ou 2, 3 a um jogo destes... Vocês não sabem apreciar um bom jogo, não são críticos nenhuns.
    inde-vos foder mais a opinião de merda que só estraga esta obra prima. E tem mais, epah cresçam seus ignorantes!    … Expand
  93. creedmovie
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Gráficos simplesmente incríveis um dos melhores dessa geração 10000/10
    História 8/10

    Um dos melhores jogos dessa geração!!
    A história tem início, meio e fim, além de que é
    Muito improvável de haver uma continuação.
    Em toda minha gameplay (28 horas e 30 minutos) só ocorreram 4 bugs que não me incomodaram.
  94. Legaspi7
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible game. The part where Joel's dead is the part where most people are mad, but this should not influence in their decision to play it. I've seen a lot of comments that are basically using the same words, so I'm not sure they are bots or something, so this makes me think that Metacritic is not well administrated as we thought. Anyway, The Last of Us Part II is an incredible game, and you have to experience it by yourself… Expand
  95. Branius
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I don’t get why people hate this game, but all I can say is that I have enjoyed it.
  96. InFmouS
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is honestly the best narrative / story telling experience I've ever had in a video game, I would go as far to say any media actually.

    This is the exact reason why I believe video games can be a true evolution of art. What was done here is just impossible in any other media and will certainly be talked about and praised for years and years on.

    The non-binary narrative and change in perspective that forces the player to deal with the full listening of a second perspective. Imagine you being quiet and just hearing out someone speaking about something you 100% disagree for 10+ hours, do you see yourself dealing with that? Well you should, because that's how you can improve as a person.

    This game is a life lesson everyone should have and a lot of people learn the exact opposite of this (specially because of the internet). People are being trained at hating each other because of the most stupid things (liking/disliking a media for example) and people don't have the mindset to stop and listen to that second opinion. You might not like it, but you must listen and give time to understand.

    Real life is exactly like this, non-binary, unpredictable and full of mistakes and dumb moments (I would say that 100% of humans in the world have put themselves in a bad situation without prior realization). This game is the definition of "You're not prepared".

    I know I won't change nobody's opposite opinion, and if you read up until this point, thank you and if you haven't played this game, please do, I feel this is an important tale. Be sure to play both games. If I would make one complaint about this story is that you too tied to the first one and you can only fully understand this game profound message if you played the first one.    … Expand
  97. Frankdnb
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Even if you don’t agree with the story of the game you have to give it to the devs for taking such a huge risk in writing it. I love games that take risks and this sequel did that for sure.
  98. zain_zia7X
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never expected storytelling to be so good in a game even after they killed off one of the most loved characters in such a brutal fashion and made you play as the killer only for the player to empathise and like the killer. Naughty dog has done such an amazing feat utilising every inch of power in the playstation to make a perfect ending to this console cycle. story aside, you can tell Naughty Dog poured their heart into every aspect of this game. The animations and attention to detail are on another level down from the individual actions when upgrading guns down to the blood realistically pouring from a wound after an intensely grim fight - the gore and violence are on a level of their own. Combat arguably outshines the narrative as the AI and additional features make such a brilliant difference that no fight is ever the same. The atmosphere is expertly done due to the soundtrack reflecting each scene perfectly as well as the voice acting from each character, Naughty Dog did intend to make the violence more real and make the player think about their actions and I believe they have done so very well, not only from story moments but, even just stealth killing supposed "bullet fodders" you can see the desperation both in Ellie and the enemies in their expressions again, it's these little details that flesh out every enemy that add to the game so well.
    Back to the story, so while I was intitially seething that they killed off Joel so quickly and the fact that we play as Abby through the second half of the game, I grew from absolutely hating her and her crew to growing fond of them and actually liking her. Lev and Yara i guess, added a little to the story but, in my opinion it felt like a rehash of Joel and Ellie but even so, Naughty Dog conveyed their relationship quite well in a way that didn't rip off from J&E. I love the way the story tied up in the end and going back to my point where I reversed my opinion on Abby; it was to the point where I believed Ellie was the villain and that is why this game gets a 10 from me. Not only from the amazing graphic, animation, sound, gore etc but the fact that Naughty Dog reversed my opinion on a character that did the most heinous thing that could be done to a fan of the series through their storytelling. It's a game that has to be played and not judged solely on leaks and what others have said.

    Although, if I'm being finicky and to make sure others do not see this as biased, the stuff that I didn't like or wasn't a fan of was the framerate drops which occurred a couple of times thankfully it did not take away from the experience, pacing was a bit over the place.    … Expand
  99. DarkVanilla
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I didnt think that they could up the ante when it comes to storytelling and gameplay.
    This game is a work of art without sacrificing what truly makes a top 5 game in history...for me at least.
    While Part 1 was often repetitive at times, this is absolutely not.I am eager to see what lies ahead for video games in general after this experience. I've been playing games since 1982 and I can't    I didnt think that they could up the ante when it comes to storytelling and gameplay.
    This game is a work of art without sacrificing what truly makes a top 5 game in history...for me at least.
    While Part 1 was often repetitive at times, this is absolutely not.I am eager to see what lies ahead for video games in general after this experience. I've been playing games since 1982 and I can't remember the last time I was excited to replay any game but this one has affected me on so many levels of emotion that it will be hard to put down for a minute. Congratulations to the people that made this and THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD **** WORK!!!!!!!
    Ps...
    Every story doesnt end up with rainbows and ice cream.
    Every story isnt written to make sure everyone is happy.
    Most stories aren't even close to being as good as this one was.    … Expand
  100. stanm18
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A beautiful & mesmerizing game. Neil created something beautiful. Stop bombarding the negative reviews. **** finish it & then rate it. If you are giving it rating without playing, then you would sure need to get a **** life.
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Critic score distribution:
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  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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