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  1. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    They surprisingly managed to make an even greater game than it's predecessor
  2. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Best gamer ever,even better than the first part.The gameplay,soundtrack,story,these emotions i get from this game.Yeah i agree that the story is disputable,but this is the most romantic and tragic story in the game industry.When I think about this game I fall out of reality.I love this game.
  3. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Great game. I think a lot of the negative reviews came before people actually finished the game.
  4. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Harrowing and bleak, yet punctuated with undeniable beauty throughout. Another masterpiece from Naughty Dog.
  5. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo e incrivel velho.
    Foi incrivel o jeito que o jogo mostra as duas visoes das personagens,no começo voce quer tipo matar a abby depois no final voce quer mano nao elli deixa isso porfavor vai embora
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  6. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece of storytelling that subverts our cultural love for justified violence. There are many people who criticize this game for not giving a satisfying ending, but that isn't the point of the story. So many are calling for a "good guy vs bad guy" story instead, but our culture is already flooded with those. That kind of story is easy to do. Letting Joel live would have been easy to do. Letting Ellie kill Abby would have been easy to do. Go watch a superhero movie if you don't want to question your morals. Stories don't exist solely to make us feel good; if that were the case, Shakespeare wouldn't be a cultural icon for storytelling. If anything, this is the most realistic representation of conflict I've ever seen in a story. Nobody commits terrible acts without reason, and the more you come to know about someone the more you start to understand their justifications. As much as we push the "justice" narrative, "good" and "evil" are not in any way realistic, or distinct, groups. Seeing this fleshed out in a story hurts, and it's easy to blame "bad storytelling" when you're forced to confront your morals. Nobody wants to empathize with the person they hate, and that's the point. Ellie and Abby showed us the cycle of violence perpetuated by rage; one that couldn't be solved by killing, no matter how many bodies piled up. If the story ended with either one of them dead it would have been a cheap ending. An unrealistic ending. The ending feels underwhelming because it's not the "justice porn" that we're so used to consuming. Justice feeds into the cycle. This is a story about letting go of that cycle. Abby did it when she saw how Lev would come to hate her if she fed into it and Ellie did it when she realized how brutal she had become (which was not, as some may think, a disservice to the innocent lives she had already taken, but rather an acknowledgment of the fact that bodies would continue to pile lest she change). This cycle was also echoed in the greater story of Seattle, the killing of two WLF children igniting the endless war between the WLF and the Seraphites. The Last of Us Part II isn't meant to give you another wholesome story, that's what the first one was for. Its purpose is to undermine our sense of moral justice by showing us the destruction it begets. Expand
  7. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Its a Great Game Guys. The Other People dont know what a good Game is. Its not like The Last Of Us 1. I know but its still a good Game
  8. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece that gave me very strong feelings after my play through. Can’t think of another game did this. It deserves better ratings.
  9. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Having been so long since the first game, I bought this with very little excitement but I knew some friends who were hyped so thought I’d join them in the experience.

    After reading the controversy on social networks prior the release date I was expecting some disappointment. Having finished this after 30hrs of playing I’m now struggling to play any other game. I just couldn’t stop
    Having been so long since the first game, I bought this with very little excitement but I knew some friends who were hyped so thought I’d join them in the experience.

    After reading the controversy on social networks prior the release date I was expecting some disappointment.

    Having finished this after 30hrs of playing I’m now struggling to play any other game. I just couldn’t stop playing and was so sucked into the story. Without spoilers, the story is designed to take you on an emotion rollercoaster and it had me gripped for every twist and turn.

    Don’t believe what you read online, if you’re interested and enjoyed the first game then play part II for yourself, you won’t regret it.

    I thought the PS4 Pro was old past it but somehow ND have designed a perfect visual experience. It makes me wonder if we even need the next console generation right now.

    The combat is brutal but very well crafted, the story sets you up emotionally and the combat is the outlet for those emotions. This game is LONG but you are kept pushing forward for that next piece of the puzzle, you’ll never want it to end.
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  10. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Watch girlfriend reviews. That sums up how I feel. This is a masterpiece, just not the one we wanted.
  11. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game with a story of so much depth. The story makes the game so existential that it leaves a mark to its player. After completing and experiencing the prequel and Part II, it makes you contemplate the true essence of the lesson that this series wants to communicate. That's this game is a form of art unlike any other highly rated game.
  12. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The story goes beyond traditional three act structures and typical hero-journey esq stories and questions your ability to forgive and understand a point of view beyond your own. The game tackles more than just "revenge is bad". The game will leave you feeling exhausted, empty, questioning whether it was worth it as you live empathetically and side by side with the characters. It's so easyThe story goes beyond traditional three act structures and typical hero-journey esq stories and questions your ability to forgive and understand a point of view beyond your own. The game tackles more than just "revenge is bad". The game will leave you feeling exhausted, empty, questioning whether it was worth it as you live empathetically and side by side with the characters. It's so easy to see the parallels between Joel, Abby, and Ellie and how each are their own hero. Only when the characters seek beyond revenge do they gain something, more meaning in their own lives. Abby is a more obvious example of this as she learns to empathise with the enemy faction, it requires you to empathise with your own enemy. The storytelling is masterful, the world is beautiful, the gameplay is tough and intense. Expand
  13. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. An emotionally gripping roller coaster from start to end. I went in without any spoilers or knowledge of the plot. Huge fan of the first game and this one did not disappoint. I don't want to discredit those that have played the game as I have and didn't enjoy it but I get the sense there are many haters that only read a story summary before posting a negative review. MyIncredible game. An emotionally gripping roller coaster from start to end. I went in without any spoilers or knowledge of the plot. Huge fan of the first game and this one did not disappoint. I don't want to discredit those that have played the game as I have and didn't enjoy it but I get the sense there are many haters that only read a story summary before posting a negative review. My word of advice, avoid the internet and see for yourself. Expand
  14. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego en si está muy bien, ya que pienso que no es una historia de héroes sino que solo son personas que intentan sobrevivir en un mundo post apocalíptico Y si, no es un juego perfecto tiene sus defectos
    Pero en lo personal se me hace una secuela buena para lo que es the last of us Hay uno que otro personaje que muere sin sentido alguno como lo es Jesse, ya que lo matan y es como eh? El final también es agridulce y depende mucho de la persona que lo juegue ya que muchos no están satisfecho por el hecho de que Ellie no matará a Abby, pero en mi humilde opinion pienso que estuvo bien ya que cerró el ciclo vicioso de la venganza Ya que si mataba a Abby pudiera que lev fuera por ella y así con Dina y etc Son muchísimas cosas que pasan en el juego que a mi parecer si vale la pena Y no soy fanboy simplemente me gusto el juego, y lo volvería a jugar
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  15. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me is one of the most dramatic ending, the way that you change your mind over the process of the game is perfect! I don’t want the game do and ends the way I think, I want thing happens in a way I never think Expand
  16. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    A must play.Amazing battling mechanisms, fantastic graphics and the story is quite nice..
  17. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 delivers a emotional story with excellent action based gameplay arc.
  18. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Best game of generation. A lot of people just can’t handle the fact that the history didn’t go as they expected, the circumstances of the game and the consequences are based in what would happen in real life. Life in a world post apocalyptic is sad and there’s death. Haters should get over themselves...
  19. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico, história muito top, gameplay excelente.
    Apenas quem não entende o ser humano não gosta história. Muito envolvente.
    Sem falar na parte técnica, como, gráficos, sons, gameplay.
    Simplesmente fantástico.
  20. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    To all the cry babies review bombing this game....just stick with superhero stories, those are more suited to your intellectual capacity.
  21. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This has set a new benchmark in storytelling for games. It deviates from a traditional narrative structure, subverts your expectations. Finally, it breaks your heart, I've never been on a more ambiguous and conflicted journey in a game, it's a credit to the medium and I think this subversion of a traditional narrative ark is what makes it so haunting and difficult for people to digest.
  22. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog took a risk in creating a game that did not follow the generic post apocalyptic game. Everyone expected a happy ending or a game with the same basis of the first with their theme. Instead, Naughty Dog gave us a realistic game where not everything can go the way you want. Love was the theme for the first and hate was the theme for the second. Boy did we feel hate. The gameNaughty Dog took a risk in creating a game that did not follow the generic post apocalyptic game. Everyone expected a happy ending or a game with the same basis of the first with their theme. Instead, Naughty Dog gave us a realistic game where not everything can go the way you want. Love was the theme for the first and hate was the theme for the second. Boy did we feel hate. The game caused us to feel emotion whether it was uncomfortable or not. If the 2nd game was modeled after the 1st exactly, there would still be mixed reviews for not being unique. It is good that Naughty Dog took the risk they did for it payed off in the end even with the leaks. Expand
  23. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The gameplay, graphics, and world that has been built in this game are all amazing. The story is not all peaches and cream and it's not meant to be. People are not all good or all bad, nor are the characters you love from the first game or the antagonist in TLOU2. The story is about revenge, and ultimately how destructive and unsatisfying it is. There are some characters that are LGBTQ,The gameplay, graphics, and world that has been built in this game are all amazing. The story is not all peaches and cream and it's not meant to be. People are not all good or all bad, nor are the characters you love from the first game or the antagonist in TLOU2. The story is about revenge, and ultimately how destructive and unsatisfying it is. There are some characters that are LGBTQ, but they are not in your face about it, and I never felt there was an agenda being pushed. Many review bombers talk about the SJW agenda, I honestly did not see any SJW agenda and if it was present it certainly was not integral to the story or experience. I think the game is a masterpiece. Expand
  24. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The story is great and the graphics are amazing. The way the game portrays emotions and relations is on another level. It leaves you feeling real anxiety, and this is not a bad thing. The gameplay was true to the last of us 1, but with some new touches. If you liked the first game you will probably love part 2. It's an epic dive into an unforgivingThis game is an absolute masterpiece. The story is great and the graphics are amazing. The way the game portrays emotions and relations is on another level. It leaves you feeling real anxiety, and this is not a bad thing. The gameplay was true to the last of us 1, but with some new touches. If you liked the first game you will probably love part 2. It's an epic dive into an unforgiving apocalypse!!

    And last but not least... One Love to HBTQ ❤
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  25. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Here's to curve all the people who rated the game without playing it at all or all the way through. As someone who played it I will say be ready for an intense experience with alot of violence that makes you question if there is too much it in the game. Best game I've played in the last 5 years easy!
  26. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game is amazing dont listen to haters play it the story and characters are amazing and its an emotional journey told from two sides really well done.
  27. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog ..

    The divine game maker has once again put together a masterpiece. This game has set a new milestone towards the next generation! A breathtaking, emotional, cruel but also loving story awaits you. The game mechanics are just refreshing and innovative. The graphics have brought out the absolute maximum of the PS4 Pro, the display and depth of detail is simply
    Naughty Dog ..

    The divine game maker has once again put together a masterpiece.

    This game has set a new milestone towards the next generation!

    A breathtaking, emotional, cruel but also loving story awaits you.

    The game mechanics are just refreshing and innovative.

    The graphics have brought out the absolute maximum of the PS4 Pro, the display and depth of detail is simply incredible. Depending on the scenario, not far from photo realism.

    I really hope that there will be a high-end version for the PS5 again.

    Thanks to Naughty Dog that a finished version has finally come onto the market, some publishers should cut off a slice of it.

    To all haters..reading through the story before buying a game and / or rating it with an asterisk because of an anti-homophobic attitude does not testify to the intelligence needed to understand this game enough. Maybe you'd rather stay with Tetris?
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  28. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The story is deep, engaging and will really hit you in the feels. The games visuals are some of best I've ever seen, and the gameplay is smooth and interactive in a enjoyable way.
  29. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, definitely one of the top 2 games I’ve played, the last of us part one being the other. The graphics and gameplay are the best I’ve ever experienced in any game, the story is so compelling, I don’t think there was an emotion I didn’t feel while playing this. Definitely a 10/10. Really hope they continue the story!
  30. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Se merece mucho mas de lo que lo estan puntuando, esta mejor la historia del 1? Totalmente, el 2 no deja de ser una obra de arte con todos sus errores incluidos, la historia es jugada, quizas podria mejorarse la narrativa para que se sienta mejor. todo amante de los videojuegos deberia probarlo, tiene una de las jugabilidades mas inmersivas que probe, y unos graficos que son una caricia aSe merece mucho mas de lo que lo estan puntuando, esta mejor la historia del 1? Totalmente, el 2 no deja de ser una obra de arte con todos sus errores incluidos, la historia es jugada, quizas podria mejorarse la narrativa para que se sienta mejor. todo amante de los videojuegos deberia probarlo, tiene una de las jugabilidades mas inmersivas que probe, y unos graficos que son una caricia a la vista, las veces que me puso la piel de gallina o que me angustio o que me hizo sentir diferentes emociones, son incontables. Me encontre con solo 2 o 3 bugs en todo el juego, bugs menores, llego muy pulido desde el dia de su salida. Tengo mil cosas para decir de este juego, pero lo voy a hacer muy extenso. el que no lo haya jugado, pruebelo y despues opine porque es una experiencia que no se puede vivir a traves de un video en youtube. Expand
  31. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Jogaço! Não entendo a revolta de certos players, queriam o que?? Um "viveram felizes para sempre"??
    Isso só me faz entender que a maioria são crianças que ainda não tem discernimento das coisas.
  32. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Technical masterpiece and excellent gameplay. Storywise i was mixed at the end of the Game but with Time i find the Story brillant.
  33. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game left me in tears. The story is amazing, character development is extremely well done and the lesson to learn here through beloved characters, and highly hated ones, is just heartbreaking.
    The story sucks you in and you need to let yourself be guided by it. You will have awesome actions parts as well as terrific scenarios you will be forced to play, let alone new monsters you
    This game left me in tears. The story is amazing, character development is extremely well done and the lesson to learn here through beloved characters, and highly hated ones, is just heartbreaking.
    The story sucks you in and you need to let yourself be guided by it. You will have awesome actions parts as well as terrific scenarios you will be forced to play, let alone new monsters you will hate. But if you expect it to be like RE3 or CoD, don't.
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  34. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    the game is good as **** it´s just people who saw spoilers before the time
  35. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.
    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью
    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.

    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью это лучшее культурное творение человечества, подобных эмоций лично у меня не удалось вызвать ни одному произведению. (Не то что игре)
    Очень надеюсь, что Ноти Дог порадуют нас третьей частью, ведь очень много недосказано ещё...
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  36. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best game the best game the best game the best game the best game the best game Expand
  37. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games for the PS4. A lot of people are arguing about how the story takes some controversial decisions, but that's on brand with this saga.
  38. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece.
    It is the kind of game that is a must-play if you own a Ps4. Graphics are amazing and realistic, gameplay mechanics have been updated and upgraded to deliver a truly addictive game experience.

    The story is dramatic and heart felted, people were actually not ready for it. And the game does a fine job using that. You will feel a wide variety of emotions during the game, from hate, love, hope, despair, sadness and even frustration. But it's this emotional rollercoaster that makes the storytelling stand out. Maybe you won’t feel so good bu playing a certain character in the game and the things the forces you to do, but don’t lose the point. It is not about you, it is about the world this characters inhabit and their relationships.
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  39. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I don’t care what anyone says I loved this game. I was worried because I know nothing could compare to the first but I think the second was just as good. I think it was actually a bit harder than the first which made it a bit gunner to play in my opinion.I liked that all the stuff I wasn’t able to do in the first game that bugged me was fixed in the second. I really loved the story and howI don’t care what anyone says I loved this game. I was worried because I know nothing could compare to the first but I think the second was just as good. I think it was actually a bit harder than the first which made it a bit gunner to play in my opinion.I liked that all the stuff I wasn’t able to do in the first game that bugged me was fixed in the second. I really loved the story and how they explored the ethics within the whole situation through each characters storyline. Pretty depressing but I was happy with it. Expand
  40. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    You have to be seriously biased or dishonest to give this game a rating of 0. A rating you would give to games full of bugs, with outdated graphics and a horrible gameplay. TLOU2 is the exact opposite of that. People have forgotten they were playing a game... but of course since half of the people who rated badly this game have only watched it on a stream, that explains a lot...
    I will
    You have to be seriously biased or dishonest to give this game a rating of 0. A rating you would give to games full of bugs, with outdated graphics and a horrible gameplay. TLOU2 is the exact opposite of that. People have forgotten they were playing a game... but of course since half of the people who rated badly this game have only watched it on a stream, that explains a lot...
    I will not repeat what was already said by many others, the game is a masterpiece and gave me emotions that I have never felt with a game, ever....
    Go blind, and dont listen to the haters, TLOU2 will be remembered as one of the best and most daring game of its generation.
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  41. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Thanks Naughty Dog. I really love this game.
    Graphics, gameplay, atmosphere, excellent storytelling. Play it as soon as possible!
  42. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I loved it so much the best gameplay ever best graphics very good story and a good idea and it's new
  43. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a Masterpiece, and it gets there not by being a traditional narrative, not by giving the player what they want. It gets there by being bold, and having something to say. Those who aren't willing to feel a truly nuanced empathy for characters who have wronged them, to relinquish the self are going to misattribute this game as somehow lesser. This 25 hour long epic is not about "revenge" it's about Trauma and how our selfish notions of revenge, retribution, and hatred only feed into our collective trauma as well as the personal.

    This story isn't lazy, or bad, it's actively eschewing the lazy tropes and bad writing that's been done over and over. The plot is framed as a revenge story but the story is not, and I guarantee that if you're willing to step beside yourself and feel raw, intense feelings of regret, loss, and a sense of conflict so deep it forces you to put the controller down for a few hours, you're going to have a story that treats you like an adult willing to feel complex emotions, and hold conflicting ideas.

    If you however want to be reminded of how fun things were before games had something to say, or if you want a pleasant time playing through a game that holds your hand or intends to leave you in awe, this isn't the game for you. It's not interested in escapism, it's not interested in clear story telling tropes and cliches, it's not interested in good vs evil, it's interested in Human suffering, how we all feel it, how we perpetuate it, and how the momentary releases we seek out to "end" our suffering only deepens it in ourselves and others.
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  44. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game is pure perfection, even more mature than the first one!
    The best survival post-apocalyptic game so far. All the hater reviews lack reason
    and empathy and their arguments are ridiculous to say the least. Don't let them ruin your
    experience of this game. I almost did by listening to so many negative complains.
    But then I played the game and I realized it was all nonsense.
  45. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Genre defining. Thanks Naughty dog. Recommended. Gamer of 30 years. One of the best.
  46. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor juego que nunca jugué, me parece una obra maestra por parte de Neil Druckmann y todo su equipo.
  47. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is a straight up masterpiece, one that you're playing to see an amazing, gut wrenching story. This will shake you to your core. Don't listen to the people who are making this a political issue, it's amazing.
  48. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    The best experience I have ever had with a video game in my life. I have never felt so many emotions like this before. Some of the best graphics, designs, acting and soundtracks in the industry. I think the story is so powerful that people directed their anger and frustration that were intentionally developed in the game towards the producers which lead to such negative impacts at first.The best experience I have ever had with a video game in my life. I have never felt so many emotions like this before. Some of the best graphics, designs, acting and soundtracks in the industry. I think the story is so powerful that people directed their anger and frustration that were intentionally developed in the game towards the producers which lead to such negative impacts at first. But if you manage to stay immersed in the game, the narrative you get to experience is really well written and is capable of inducing a lot of reflections from the players perspective. In the end i believe a lot of the discussions this game created tells us a lot more about the gaming community than the game itself, which is the impact that you expect from such a well crafted masterpiece. Thank you Naughty Dog and all involved for this, hope to see more games in this direction! Expand
  49. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I believe the story is just as great as in the first one. I don't buy into the whole Naughty Dog pushing a political agenda. I don't believe they mislead anyone with the game trailers. The character development with both playable characters were great. I hope to be able to see them more in upcoming installments. Great job Naughty Dog. Excellent game.
  50. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Stop reading reviews and play it. If you have already finished the game, then you know why people are saying it’s a masterpiece.
  51. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Это шикарная игра заставляющая задуматься, конечно хотелось бы пропуска игры за Эбби, но они этого не сделали, возможно от этого пострадал бы сюжет... Да и вообще там много проблем, но игра за Элли, она шикарная, очень интересно наблюдать было за Томми, Джесси, Диной, Джоелом и конечно же самой Элли и воспоминаниями, эта игра о том к чему ведет месть...Это шикарная игра заставляющая задуматься, конечно хотелось бы пропуска игры за Эбби, но они этого не сделали, возможно от этого пострадал бы сюжет... Да и вообще там много проблем, но игра за Элли, она шикарная, очень интересно наблюдать было за Томми, Джесси, Диной, Джоелом и конечно же самой Элли и воспоминаниями, эта игра о том к чему ведет месть...
  52. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Recommend it! One of the absolute best game this year. This game truly is something different
  53. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I finished the game awful. Or rather, this is not a game it is an experience. Everything has a side and nobody is 100% good or 100% bad. The construction of the whole plot was a consequence of the end of the first game, which puts you intensely in the shoes of Ellie and Abby who both seek revenge and the reason (THE SOMETHING) to continue. It's amazing how the end of the two was so real. II finished the game awful. Or rather, this is not a game it is an experience. Everything has a side and nobody is 100% good or 100% bad. The construction of the whole plot was a consequence of the end of the first game, which puts you intensely in the shoes of Ellie and Abby who both seek revenge and the reason (THE SOMETHING) to continue. It's amazing how the end of the two was so real. I feel bad, but I know that this experience has taught me a lot. Expand
  54. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very impressed ! (SPOILERS)

    + the story was compex
    (which is why many kids who prefer peace, joy and pancakes are disliking this game)
    + it rightfully didn't just let Joel get away with **** up the whole world by not letting Ellie decide for herself
    + the initial enemies were humanized, the initial people you loved at first were shown realistically, they were just as bad/good as some of the others
    + I appreciate the LGBT representation

    - I might be wrong but I can't imagine how humans like Abby or Ellie can be so human and brutal at the same time (is that possible?)
    - how could they not reflect themselves a lot more? why did Ellie feel bad for killing a pregnant woman but was almost harming Lev just for the sake of her **** revenge
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  55. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Pure Genius! Another masterpiece of gaming, why should it have to follow a nice comfortable curve from the equally brilliant first game. Rarely can a game evoke such emotion and have such incredible environments and gameplay, the visuals and sound deserve massive praise, in fact this game should win every award available
  56. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the game last night and went to sleep crying... It feels like I lost someone very close to me! I get why some people may dislike the game. Seeing someone you've learnt to love and care about dying like that, then playing as the killer and seeing the other side can be tough. But for me this has brought so much depth to the story! Naughty Dog has shown the true meaning of the sentence "every villain is a hero of their own story", and I think it was brilliant and very brave. I'm heartbroken, and I wish things were different for Ellie and Joel, but the world can be really cruel, and we have to understand that. The last flashback hit me pretty hard! At that very moment you realise Ellie hated herself for not forgiving Joel in life, and seeking revenge so blindly was a way of suppressing the feeling, because dealing with it would hurt so badly. The message is pretty clear here!
    As I said, I get why people may dislike the way things happened, but I can't understand all the hate! The game has so much to offer whether you like the story or not. You can argue whether it deserves or not a 10/10, but It definitely does not deserve a 0/10.
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  57. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, story is great! If you don’t understand the purpose of this game you shouldn’t rate it 0!
  58. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A realistic view of grief and a game that manages to make you feel as hurt, anxious and angry as the protagonist. The ending was fine after all the anger, depression, and negation ellie goes through, she finally accepts that joel is gone and is able to let abby go. The ending means that ellie went from being a sociopath on a killing spree to a sane healthy person able to forgive. Thats why ay the main menú in NEW game plus the boat is out of the water but into a beach with a rising sun.
    On the other hand the gameplay is great creative and challenging at the hardest difficulty.
    And last but not least the visuals and audio are simple amazing.
    If u are a mature and intelligent human being y fully recommend this game.
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  59. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing story that is all about perspective and the consequences of revenge. For all the low reviews, all I can say is go play uncharted if you want a game full of fluff.
  60. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, very entertaining although the story is not the best it has incredible graphics and the gameplay is very good there are heartbreaking and emotional moments
  61. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Incredible achievement in game design and storytelling. Bold narrative that stays with you long after you finish playing.
  62. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I like to play this game. I end it yesterday. For first I don't now why that much guys giving that low rating because the history is okay gameplay is beautiful. I know everyone want to see more Joel but this history is about revenge.
  63. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Honestly, I felt just as uncertain about this game as most people, and I let myself get driven by all the review bombing. But after the 30 hour experience The Last Of Us Part II was for me, I can say that everything the community is thrashing the game for is complete and unjustified nonsense. Some points may be valid, after all, art is subjective. But people are seemingly not looking atHonestly, I felt just as uncertain about this game as most people, and I let myself get driven by all the review bombing. But after the 30 hour experience The Last Of Us Part II was for me, I can say that everything the community is thrashing the game for is complete and unjustified nonsense. Some points may be valid, after all, art is subjective. But people are seemingly not looking at this game objectively, they are pissed and blinded by emotion, but TLOU II is not bad at all, the gameplay is so detailed and well done, you won´t find a better looking game on ps4. It is fun. But the real issue here is the story. If you haven´t played this game yet I truly invite you to do it, don't get on the hate wagon just because. And if you have played it, I invite to do so again, but don´t be so simple about it, try to look at the bigger picture, look at the character motivations, the build up to the major events. Remember, the plot might be revenge, but that is NOT what the story is about. Overall, one of the greatest games I have ever played. Expand
  64. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The main thing i wanted to say about this story is based on what i felt during the playthrough from beginning to the end. I did not see any spoilers because it would be shame to do so as a true fan of TLOU part 1 which will stay in my heart forever. Everything we were supposed to feel as a player in first game was concentrated about love - story was told in a way to guide us into fall inThe main thing i wanted to say about this story is based on what i felt during the playthrough from beginning to the end. I did not see any spoilers because it would be shame to do so as a true fan of TLOU part 1 which will stay in my heart forever. Everything we were supposed to feel as a player in first game was concentrated about love - story was told in a way to guide us into fall in love to each of the characters we were meant to play. In second one it was done the same way but instead of love we were meant to feel hate. Hate to each one of main characters we played and saw in part 2. Because i hated every character through playthrough, starting from soft and completely different Joel then we used to know going to Abby which motivations were justified (which i really hated that it was justified for her to kill him) ending on Ellie which decisions led her to lose everything she loved and her sweet pugnacious side of her character which we all loved in part 1. It was devastating to see how those characters evolved because of brutal Joel's death. What i loved about this game is exactly the same thing i loved about part 1. Emotions, tones of them which i felt when i played it from beginning to the end. Joel's death, swarm attack of infected on Abby in early first part of the game, that fear those characters felt, i felt it too along with excitement. Game was exhausting to play as her later in the game, hunting for Ellie as Abby made me feel inside really strong rejection. And the ending... i stopped there for a moment after i saw it and asked myself, what would i do in both places of Abby and Ellie if i was put in the same situation as they were. Would i kill Abby, would i let her go? Would i kill Joel for what he done to me, would i let him live? When i ended the game i felt completely drained and tired same as sad. Firstly i was angry, really angry and sad about what happened, how the story was told... but when dust fell down on the floor and some time has passed i realized that part 2 made me feel impressive amount of emotions same as part 1 but in completely different way. I felt anger, i felt hate, i felt sadness, i wanted to get revenge for what happened, i wanted to jump on screen and wipe them all out in one second in much worse way then Joel died, i wanted to break something, i wanted to rip something apart. But i couldn't, instead of it i was forced to play as Abby, learn her motives, i was forced to even put a smile or two while i played her and then right after one smile my memories went back to the moment of who she is for me and then i felt disgusted. Was it bad that i felt it? No. It was excellent to be fully engaged emotionally in the story because it is unique in games industry to feel such engagement in play. This is why i gave it 10/10 experience. Im just the guy that was able to look at whole picture after some time has passed. I am definitely going to play this again no matter of it's imperfections. Joel's death is not a reason to call it a poor story, it's just something that many people can't and will never accept because they wanted more of the story that was concentrated about love between him and Ellie. They get something else, something which for many may stay as unacceptable and bad storytelling. I disagree with that opinion it was as good experience as first game but in different way Expand
  65. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Graphics amazing! Gameplay incredible! Story, unexpected. A lot of people criticize the story, but this is because they expect the happiness of the characters. I think it's a great story because it shows you the cruelty of this apocalyptic world and includes very sad moments that you never will find on other games. So, a deep and emotional story that will make you think. 100% recommended!
  66. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best game ever
    10/10 gameplay
    10/10 story
    100%Joel
    100% Ellie
    I love the first chapter
  67. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    De longe foi a melhor experiência que já tive jogando videogame. Um Jogo simplesmente fantástico.
  68. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Любимая игра. Всё идеально, да грустно, но игра шикарная
  69. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    It's hard to shake the funk this game leaves one in. I feel lost, like I need to constantly talk about my experience. I've spent the last day reading all sorts of opinions on the game in an attempt to still my longing for the world I've had to depart. The ramblings of people who love it, people who hate it.

    As much as the debate can be infuriating at times, it lifts my spirits to see a
    It's hard to shake the funk this game leaves one in. I feel lost, like I need to constantly talk about my experience. I've spent the last day reading all sorts of opinions on the game in an attempt to still my longing for the world I've had to depart. The ramblings of people who love it, people who hate it.

    As much as the debate can be infuriating at times, it lifts my spirits to see a video game dare to be so divisive, to take these kinds of risks. So often AAA games feel safe, almost pandering in their simplicity. Rarely can they match the artistic integrity of cinema and literature. I feel here, as in the first game, we are seeing the envelope being pushed. It's thrilling.

    The Last of Us Part II didn't feel perfect all the way through, I'll gladly admit it. I didn't always agree with the pacing or the story choices. It could easily have been shorter. Tighter.

    But I was so invested, as if taken by some kind of fever. Sleep became a secondary function, necessary only to gather energy for the next gaming session. The gameplay loop; explore, gather, fight, plot... for me it just clicked. Some of my favourite moments were just gathering alcohol and rags.

    A technical marvel in every single department, I am thrilled and delighted to see how far video games have evolved in my lifetime, from DOS to cinematic wonders. The acting and writing of such a calibre that I had a constant lump in my throat. It's the kind of cultural experience that doesn't come around every day. Created with such purpose and intent, one can feel the will of the creator in the finished work.

    It's okay to hate it. Art that doesn't divide can hardly be called just that.

    I hope you give The Last of Us part II a chance.
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  70. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Compré el juego esperando sentir emociones fuertes tal como sentí en la primera entrega y después de pasármelo puedo decir que no tengo nada que objetar
  71. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first review By far this is the best ps4 game exclusive I ever played. i Finally beat the game and i know i am a late reviewer because i have to experience the full game of it. I waited 7 years for this and let me tell you, it was worth the wait.

    Pro:
    The story is amazing. You feel the emotion and the heartbreak of the game, like an oscar winning movie.
    Gameplay is the best.
    graphic OMG beautiful.
    Sound amazing.
    music of course amazing
    characters of the game is great. Ellie and the newcomer Abby.

    Con:
    Nothing.

    I understand that this game is not like because of the story and what happen to Joel. And we have to play the enemy Which is Abby. The point is Yes Im sure what Abby did to Joel, My one of my favorite Character I got Hurt and Sad Of what she did. Made me Cry. but playing Abby story and her gameplay of it is amazing. and I understand why she did that because of revenge. you need to see her side of the story of abby, like said story is amazing thru out the game. and one more thing her weapons in the game I would say its better then Eille. But Eille is better in stealth. DONT Judge Or Make any Negative Things about the game. Because you did not complete this game Plan and Simple.

    Naughty Dog did an amazing Job. If you want survival action game, well this is the game for you and if you play the 1st last of us, this last of us part 2 is twice as good.

    Again this game is worth the wait and its the Best game to close out the exclusive for PS4 Period.
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  72. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Thank you Naughty Dog for that emotional rollercoaster !!! In all aspects a improvement compare to the first game, a great sequel, a masterpiece.
  73. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. Сюжет выворачивает тебя на изнанку и переворачивает все чувства с ног на голову.
  74. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game deserves for 7 years’ waiting time. There is no problem for the story, I deduct 2 points for the confusion of continuous storytelling and difficulty to grow empathy towards the the second main character. Deeply appreciate for making the game. I have to change my score to 10 to counterpart those morons who gave a ridiculous 0. Damn you sexists and homophobics.
  75. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Best game ive played. Im just disappointed it got review bombed by people who haven't even played the game and just jumped on the hate bandwagon.
  76. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnifico... davvero IL CAPOLAVORO!!!!! non si può non piangere di dolore o non affezzionarsi ad Elli e Joel... sembra che raccontino qualcosa di latente della tua vita.... Expand
  77. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    (THE REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS)
    This game is as good as the first game to me, I did not like the idea of playing as Abby, until it happened, I could understand everything she's been through and even though no one is good or bad in a post-apocalyptic world, Abby is way more moral than Ellie, Ellie is now a different and selfish person, this game made me go on an emotional roller coaster
    (THE REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS)
    This game is as good as the first game to me, I did not like the idea of playing as Abby, until it happened, I could understand everything she's been through and even though no one is good or bad in a post-apocalyptic world, Abby is way more moral than Ellie, Ellie is now a different and selfish person, this game made me go on an emotional roller coaster with every scene. When I started the game I hated Abby and love Ellie, thought everything was black and white, turns out, there is also gray. The ending is really hard to understand to find great, I found it amazing and fair for both Abby and Ellie,
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  78. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I wish I could delete my memory just to be able to re-watch it and be again astounded. I just want to thank all the Naughty Dog's people to have created again something that goes out of the schemes, something truly human and truly raw. Love u all.
  79. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game was a masterpiece. The gameplay, graphics and the story were all great
  80. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better graphics than the first one, and the opportunity to revisit this universe. Even though the first one had a more interesting plot, this one is nothing but a great game, they took courage to change many things an even kill the previous protagonist showing us that the last of us isn't about Joel or ellie, it's a whole universe Expand
  81. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da história, tecnicamente impecável, narrativa muito bem escrita e enredo bem desenvolvido, simplesmente uma experiência única e inesquecível
  82. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the most heartbreaking emotional stories I have experienced. It is a tour de force in storytelling. It takes what the original has done and expanded on it. This is not a game where you turn your brain off. Expand
  83. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I just wanna say this game it's awesome The mechanics the gameplay and the story.
    Thanks naughty dog for make one of the best game I will ever played
  84. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Fantastic. I understand that people hate it. It is nothing like the first game besides the gameplay and the ending is not as "happy" as the first one. It's impossible to review this game in so few characters so I won't go into details but I advise that you play the game from beginning to end and form your own opinion.
  85. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Id probably give this game an 8 or a 9 usually, but given people's kneejerk reaction to it i figured this was a more useful score.
  86. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, no puedo parar de jugarlo❤️, tiene una historia muy completa y no te aburre en ningún momento.
    Literalmente el juego del año.
  87. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is consistant throughout and has very strong tension aside from the ending it took a lot of risks and especially since this game was so hyped up do to the success of the last one it was going to disappoint people no matter what. I think that people who were turned away by the abby segment to give her a chance and try to understand her point of view. Expand
  88. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I get started first thing I want to say is that The Last of Us is my favorite game series ever. The original game has been number one on my list since I first played it, and I have played the game all the way through at least 35 times or more. I was eager about The Last of Us Part 2 and waited forever for the game. I purchased a new PS4 in 2017 in hopes to get the game and I waited and waited until I had played so many games I decided to get another PS4 before playing this masterpiece. I bought a PS4 Pro as an upgrade and awaited the game. Suddenly all these leaks come out. Everyone is downing the game and I find out Joel dies. Well I had expected Joel to die oddly enough. Unlike some others it wasn't a surprise to me at all. However the way they took him out did surprise me, but honestly the leaks had me even more hyped than before. I couldn't wait to learn who these new characters were and what the new story was like. While some hated the story I found it fitting of the characters Ellie and Joel and also found it very realistic. When pulling back the layers of the game you get a glimpse of each persons role in the Murder of Joel, and even get to analyze them as a group. Each has their own part in the whole drama and I found it all to be very well done just like the original. The graphics are a 10, Sound is amazing and is a 10. Story? I loved it myself. So much care went into every aspect of this game and it really comes off as a film or show, and the acting is top notch. The game-play is brutal and the story veers into some horror levels equal with RE7 and the remakes. The Boss in the Hospital was amazing and much more well done than I had expected. Naughty Dog has really done well pushing the PS4 beyond it's limits. It is a very violent game and if that is what you are looking for look no further. The combat feels great and is addictive to play. I am already playing a second time through on new game plus. So much hate for such a great game. Don't let other deter you. If you are interested in this game just buy it, it is amazing to behold. I can say The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2 stand on the same line for me. They are both masterpieces and compliment each other instead of rehashing the same thing. Expand
  89. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I've never felt the way this game made me feel. Shame, guilt, hatred. To get me to empathise with someone I utterly despised at the beginning of the game is an unbelievable feat and I thought the way it dealt with grief and the complexity of human interaction was fantastic.
  90. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco perfetto da tutti i punti di vista. Trama spiazzante, gameplay fantastico e grafica surreale. Personaggi studiati benissimo e molto coinvolgente la scelta del dualismo narrativo, facendo così entrare fino in fondo nella storia dei personaggi e facendoci rivivere la storia da diversi punti di vista facendo. Il gioco riesce perfettamente e far vivere quello che provano i personaggi facendoci diventare protagonisti di questo percorso alla ricerca di un umanità a cui ci si sta allontanando sempre di più. Probabilmente uno dei migliori giochi mai stati sviluppati Expand
  91. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Game of decade!!! Don't listen to those people who put 0 ratings because of LGBTQ or poor story. They did not finish the game or just not feel the story. All decision that Ellie made contains emotional part that some people cannot understand and it is not a game problem, it is gamer problem.
  92. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    пусть каждый сам решает, но мне игра безумно понравилась
  93. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games. Great story, great graphic, new enemies, new characters. I’ve got everything what I want. Thx Naughty dog.
  94. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I ever played! All ready a big fan of the first one.
    Loved the story, the switch in the story line and the ability to learn and grown in the end.
    My heart was racing throughout the game.
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  95. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a preface, I just made my first and only metacritic account and I am writing this review and giving The Last of Us Part II a 10/10 to help fight against the unnecessary review bombing. I would honestly give it a 9/10 for some game-play issues, but overall it was a worthwhile experience. I finished the game a few hours ago and successfully avoided any kind of spoilers throughout my time with the game. If you are a fan of the first game, you will enjoy this one. Just do yourself a favor, play through the prior game and this one and make up your own mind before reading though any review site or forum.

    This title improved upon the first in every way, except for multiplayer which they totally got rid of, which is, in a way, an improvement. I experienced few, and very minor, game-play bugs, but nothing that tarnished the game in any way. The game-play gave me what I expected and more. It allows you to experiment and try different methods to overcoming enemy encounters. The puzzles are frequent. Exploring the detail rich environments is very rewarding and adds so much to the universe that Naughty Dog has created. My only complaint about the whole game would be in game-play, which is the AI. The AI is very very dumb. Naughty Dog has added some features that improve upon AI from the last game. At some instances I would have Hitman flashbacks where I would find some murder corner and pile up 20 bodies while the NPCs would vaguely know where I was, but would be completely unable to do anything about it. I do plan on replaying at a harder/the hardest difficulty so hopefully that won't be a problem anymore. However, I didn't buy this game for the shooting and looting. I bought this game for the story and the world in which it exists.

    The story pulls you in directions that you do and do not want to go. Your heroes become jaded and selfish. The villains; you learn to understand and relate too. At the end of it all it's hard to tell who was right and who was wrong. And at the center of it all is you, the player. Throughout the entire journey, I experienced an array of emotions. The story doesn't go or end where I wanted it to, but it went and ended just where it should have. Some stories are fun and kind and the hold your hand along the entire path. This is not one of those stories. Treat this game like a novel. When your done with it, do it again. And then give it to someone else so that they may live through the characters like you did.
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  96. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I loved it. Story wise it's not as powerful as the first.. But what sequel is? I wouldn't suspect a part two to be better. But it's still amazing!
  97. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you genuinly give this game a 7 or lower, you are not getting the story. God this game was good. The story was amazingly writen and the way it was told is incredibly good. Yes, it’s controversial that Joel died, but what did you want Naughty Dog to do? Create a second TLOU part 1? Then you would only get the same as the Fast & Furious movies. The first one was extremely good. Godlike. You can’t top that with a similar story. You need to explore a different story, a different side, a different goal. This game has done that magnificently. 10 out of 10, game of the year for me. Great gameplay and a magnificant story. What a charm to play. I cannot (!!) wait for Part 3. Lets go! Make it already! Expand
  98. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game has done something that no other game or even movie has made me felt. It was very emotional, I felt anger, sadness, empathy, love, and last but not least hope. I for one actually finished the game and even NG+ and tbh my second play through was even better than the first. I'm glad we got the story that we did because if it was just Joel and Ellie travelling across the countryThis game has done something that no other game or even movie has made me felt. It was very emotional, I felt anger, sadness, empathy, love, and last but not least hope. I for one actually finished the game and even NG+ and tbh my second play through was even better than the first. I'm glad we got the story that we did because if it was just Joel and Ellie travelling across the country again there would be no depth. Expand
  99. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cmon, what's wrong with you all - you may not like the events story consists of but that doesn't mean it's horrible in itself. It gave 10x much emotions than all the games for the previous couple of years. Ignore the gorgeous graphics etc, it's the story that drives here. Forget 5/5 to God of War, it's a child fairytale compared to this. Personally I wouldn't prefer the same roadtrip as the first TLOU, it just wouldn't have triggerred the same fellings again. And I glad we had that Cal level with the final fight, it still feels you defeated Abby and revenged Joel, no need to kill her as it's Ellie who decided not to. Try to play part 1 and you'll notice gameplay evolutionized a lot (crafting in the 1st was better for me though). Playing Abby punching Ellie feels disgusting, but I suppose that's what Druckmann wanted us to feel, it simply tightens our connection to the characters (well, one of them). For me the game overshadowed even TW3 I love so much. Let's be honest, none of the recent titles caused so much of emotions. A true masterpiece, can't stop thinking of it, but hoping for a more sunny part 3 :) Expand
  100. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Bold, challenging & thought-provoking. Last of Us Part 2 doesn't care about providing you with a fun fan service sequel and goes in places that some fans of the original may dislike.
    I suggest anyone just passing through here, ignore the hate, ignore the positivity, you owe it to yourself to play it and make up your own mind.
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]