The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Ash001
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Well done game!! I love it!! The game play is amazing plus the graphics stunning and i enjoyed the story
  2. Sirolland
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    As incredible ad it may seem part II is even better than part 1. Dont listen to bigots, review bombers idiots. This is the most extraordinary fascinating game that was ever done... run buy it. It's worth every penny
  3. DenyReality
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Completely perfect game with amazing story, characters and fascinating game play.

    If you're not consistently emotional, angry, invigorated and addicted with motivation and vengeance, then you're just an infected bloater spewing acid. The conflict of interest was brilliant. The story with two sides leaves you with impossible decisions to make. The sadness and angst of it all rips    Completely perfect game with amazing story, characters and fascinating game play.

    If you're not consistently emotional, angry, invigorated and addicted with motivation and vengeance, then you're just an infected bloater spewing acid. The conflict of interest was brilliant. The story with two sides leaves you with impossible decisions to make. The sadness and angst of it all rips through you. So very well written.

    Hands down the game of the decade with part 1 in second place. I pray for a part 3.    … Expand
  4. Mezztijar
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Это отличная, взрослая, выдержанная игра

    Спасибо разработчикам за большой-фундаментальный труд
  5. Rexter
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    What a ride. Finished the game over two weeks ago and still haven't walked it off.
    It's different to what I expected, but even with that I was blown away. I made sure I avoided all leaks and hate or any other content before diving in.
    Easily the best graphics and animations today. Gameplay is fun, engaging and thrilling. The mechanics are very similar to the first game - quick menu,    What a ride. Finished the game over two weeks ago and still haven't walked it off.
    It's different to what I expected, but even with that I was blown away. I made sure I avoided all leaks and hate or any other content before diving in.

    Easily the best graphics and animations today. Gameplay is fun, engaging and thrilling. The mechanics are very similar to the first game - quick menu, backpack inventory and crafting, upgrade benches, scavenging, but all is improved in a good way and is amazing to look at. Combat is challenging with extraordinary AI. Soundtrack and sound design are amazing. I feel the story overall is darker than the first one.

    There are some disappointments, I understand where the backlash comes from. I didn't like Abby all that much either and would welcome more space for Jesse and definitely Joel. I think Abby's part could have been made into a DLC and the main game could have been just Ellie.
    But man, did I enjoy Ellie's journey. It`s been a long time since I've felt so attached to the main character. Smiling, crying, yelling in horror as I witnessed all she's gone through. Flashbacks to the past were sweet and heartbreaking.

    Ellie is now a changed person, the trauma changed her and we can see her falling into an abyss of self destruction. It's dark and depressing. Despite everything she did and went through, she has doubts and regrets and feels way more human than Abby. I understand Abby's position, but her coldness combined with flashbacks that try to show her more humane part felt disconnected. Abby's crew is fine, despite what everyone is saying, but not particularly interesting. Although I still think the mission with pregnant Mel was stupid.

    The game is trying to convey a message that is difficult to accept and get over. I personally think it could have been done differently, but that's an opinion and I understand what the developers wanted to accomplish and they did it masterfully. This game is not for everyone, it's dark and mentally challenging. I understand why the fans are disappointed. I'm a big fan of the first game and even though I could see Part II done differently I rate games based on how they make me feel and engaged. The emotions were there in full power and that's why I rate it this high. Few games can do that.    … Expand
  6. Dette303
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best Games by far in Terms of graphics, Animations and Story.

    The Story is complex and gives you much to think about. Although Most people complain about certain Things Like the Characters you Play i Had No issues whatsoever with that its Just such a Well written and deep Story that i Just have to Say thank you Naughty Dog for such an amazing Game! I really Hope to See more    One of the best Games by far in Terms of graphics, Animations and Story.

    The Story is complex and gives you much to think about. Although Most people complain about certain Things Like the Characters you Play i Had No issues whatsoever with that its Just such a Well written and deep Story that i Just have to Say thank you Naughty Dog for such an amazing Game!

    I really Hope to See more from Abby and Lev in the Future.    … Expand
  7. JustGamer00
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Хоть где-то научусь играть на гитаре...
    10/10
  8. Zwardon
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Perfect gameplay,perfect soundtrack,amazing atmosphere and masterpiece story.
    This game is a perfect work.
  9. fogostick
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, this is a PERFECT game - the story is magnificent and challenges you and everything you think you know about what a story is meant to be.
    Technically and visually, it's a masterpiece as well. Play it, and you won't regret it.
  10. Loper42
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    If you enjoy games and the stories they can tell you'll enjoy this game. Simply said, the game play is good, the sounds and music are great, and the graphics are unbelievable. I thought the story was great. It's told in a way to make you feel certain things at certain times,like all stories do.
  11. Ehsan_wanted
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of the masterpieces of the game world that fascinates the audience with its excellent storytelling and gameplay
  12. Yourmom3
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Incredibly addicting game. Way underrated easily a 9 to 10 game. The rest of this is filler to meet the quota.
  13. jonixas
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an incredible piece of art - i feel like the reoccurring theme of hopelessness and deep sadness was a very powerful driving force to experience Ellie's journey on an emotional level. i read reviews that complained about how all the senseless killing did not build to an epic apogee that would justify all the violence, making it seem unnecessary, but in my eyes that was the sad beauty of it. it was, in a way, meaningless, but at the same time any other ending with a clear sense of victory would not have carried this deep emotional impact that i have been left with. a beautifully tragic and incredibly engaging story.… Expand
  14. Duppy1985
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    What an amazing story! Beautiful, painful and human. Truly incredible way to close off the saga. It's a shame it has been review bombed as it really is a masterpiece.
  15. Tequila_Cool
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, очень доволен покупкой.
    Играю уже 15 часов и только добрался до 3-й главы, проработка деталей на высоте, графика лучшая среди всех игр которые я только играл...
    Среди преимуществ вывел для себя: - Сюжет очень сильный и не уступает первой части! - Геймплей превзошёл все мои ожидания, игра сложная и в тоже время интересная. - Локации заслуживают отдельной похвалы, очень    Отличная игра, очень доволен покупкой.
    Играю уже 15 часов и только добрался до 3-й главы, проработка деталей на высоте, графика лучшая среди всех игр которые я только играл...
    Среди преимуществ вывел для себя:
    - Сюжет очень сильный и не уступает первой части!
    - Геймплей превзошёл все мои ожидания, игра сложная и в тоже время интересная.
    - Локации заслуживают отдельной похвалы, очень красиво, я около часа гулял и просто любовался красотами Сиэтла :)
    - Искусственный интеллект врагов просто поджег мою пятую точку, они через чур умные    … Expand
  16. djexcavator
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved the game yet completely understood people's anger and criticisms. The graphics, the animation, the combat and the themes along with the overall narrative were second-to-none. Naughty Dog did a phenomenal job with Abby by turning her from villain into someone who I thoroughly enjoyed playing as and sympathised with.… Expand
  17. Shehan117
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Just love the story of this game! Waiting for the next one! P.s. love the Abby story arc!
  18. Ogserg
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    What a game of art and such good graphics.such a cool single player game.the fight is so cool
  19. Carliitos
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Raw and cruel plot. The best story and narrative in any game I’ve ever played. This game will make history. A master piece in every sense. Thanks Naught Dog.
  20. Amsey
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of charter development, storytelling and gaming experience. I am in awe of the bravery of the developers to produce something so confronting and different, I loved every second even when I felt frustrated and challenged. I've never had an experience where a game stuck it's emotional meat hooks in and waggled them around so unmercifully, what an extraordinary piece of art.A masterpiece of charter development, storytelling and gaming experience. I am in awe of the bravery of the developers to produce something so confronting and different, I loved every second even when I felt frustrated and challenged. I've never had an experience where a game stuck it's emotional meat hooks in and waggled them around so unmercifully, what an extraordinary piece of art. I'll enjoy playing it over and over again… Expand
  21. Croqueta85
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First things first, for me this is a 9 for reasons I'll explain later, but given the score bombing I feel compelled to give it a 10. By the way, if my English is not perfect, I am sorry, but it is not my first language. Well, what do I begin with? Graphics are great and the gameplay is pretty much the same from the original The Last of Us, which means that it is good. In my own experience, regarding the gameplay, I missed some diversity, because at some point killing infecteds and humans in stealthy mode got repetitive, but I must say that I never got bored. Having said this, let's go to the core of this game, the story.

    Some spoilers are coming up, so please do not read any further if you want to stay "virgin". The plot of the game is not too complicated and nor was the plot of the previous game. Joel and Ellie live in Jackson, where we left them at the end of The Last of Us, when a bunch of guys coming from who knows where, show up and kill Joel, apparently for something he did in the past although we do not know exactly the actual reason. These guys spared Elllie's life, but she decides to seek vengeance and follows Joel's brother, Tommy, who has already departed tracking the trail of Joel's murderers to Seattle. In this journey, she is accompanied by her girlfriend, Dina and, some time later, by a friend from Jackson called Jessie. And this is pretty much the first half of the game, Ellie, killing anyone on her way to the final executioner of Joel, a girl called Abby. During this fragment of the game we experience how Ellie grows darker and darker consumed by revenge and guilt. She feels guilty because, as we know through some flashbacks, she had a difficult relationship with Joel once she learned that he rescued her from the fireflies at the expense of the cure and the never reconciled afterwards. And the storytelling of the game would be horrible if the story stopped there, but it didn't. Once we finally find Abby, the game goes back in time and now we control Abby. We learn that she had some reasonable motives to kill Joel, basically he spoiled the cure and killed her father, and we find out that besides killing our beloved hero from the first game she is a pretty fine person. Actually, her quest is a story of redemption by saving the lives of two kids escaping from a dreary cult, the Seraphites, that is at war with Abby's group, WLF, and this will eventually make her fight against her own people.

    So by the end of the game we find Ellie and Abby wanting to kill each other while, we, as players, want exactly the opposite. We want Ellie to stop plunging into darkness and we want Abby to complete her quest of redemption by escorting the surviving Seraphite kid, Lev, to a safe place. And this is the magic of this game. In the first half they want us to seek for revenge and enjoy killing all of the people we find on our way. It is true that at some instances I did not want to be as cruel as the game wanted me to be, but I basically wanted to kill all of that people. But then, the game changes the perspective, now you play the role of your former victims and find that they are not the monsters you imagined, now you start to wonder whether what you have done is all right to the point that by the end of Abby's quest I just wanted to escape and avoid any killing if possible because I was fed up with so much violence. I no longer wanted to be part of it. And such feeling is only possible through videogames, a movie cannot make you feel the same since you are not playing the role of any character. This feeling, in my opinion, is the very core of the The Last of Us II experience and it was an experience that totally paid off.

    Regarding the polemic about gay characters.... Some people have a problem. I know that some recent movies and games are too focused on delivering a so called liberal message rather than telling a good story, but this is not the case. First, because, as I already explained, this is a good story and second because the sexual orientation of some characters is anecdotal and completely irrelevant for what the creators are trying to tell us. I mean, of course, you can create a great work focused on this topic, but this was not even the intention in this game. Ellie being gay is irrelevant for the story and if you have a problem with her being gay it is your problem not the game's.

    In conclusion, I do recommend this game, maybe it is not perfect and maybe its message will not reach every player with the same force it reached me, but if it does, you will really enjoy it.    … Expand
  22. gaminemo
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece, and I don't have words to express my feelings about the entire experience I've during the story. Half of the community hated the game only because of Joel's death, forgetting about the cruel word they live and ANY character can possibly die from many ways. Besides that, the game itself is dark and I understand the feeling of "It should not be ended in this way", but there's no way to bring Joel back, making the decision of revenge a stupid action, since Abby is trying to redeem herself by saving Lev, being stopped by the tenacity of Ellie when she remember about Joel. Nobody is a "hero" in this world, you need to pay attention to all the details in this game to understand this. For example: All NPCs have names and their friends and allies have interaction with their deaths; You can see the peaceful vision that Abby have about this world, turning against the Wolves and saving two Scars from their death. She don't want to be part of a meaningless genocide of people that are trying to survive against the Infected. The conflict between Wolves and Scars only resulted in several deaths of innocents, like the chase of Ellie to kill Abby, killing a pregnant woman and his boyfriend. To understand the feeling of the game, you need to feel empathy for Abby, because her dad was killed by Joel, making him the villain of HER story. We interact with two stories at same time, and no one wins in the ending, making Ellie alone. The LGBT details in the map are kinda random, but it doesn't matter to the story after all, and the part o Lev being a trans man to avoid the situation of many womans in their tribe is very impactful, showing hope for kindness and love aside hate and death towards their people.… Expand
  23. Axelbal9
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo, graficos, jugabilidad, accesibilidad, lo tiene todo. El final y la muerte de joel no me gustaron tsnto, asi le paso a todos… Expand
  24. Goodfoki
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor jogo do mundo, existe uma história profunda por trás que ensina e faz você refletir.
  25. WillLopez00
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    It was a great game that dealt with the struggles with death and revenge from two characters. Perspective plays a big role in this and it was nice to see the story from a different point of view. The game play was very fun and the combat was stellar. The Last of Us Part II also looks gorgeous!
  26. TheGoldfinch
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Under normal circumstances, I would give this game a 9 but I really don't think it deserves all the hate it's getting. The gameplay is just really solid for a story-driven first-person shooter and I thought the story was amazing. At first, all the Abby chapters really put a sour taste in my mouth but by the end of the game, I really appreciated how it made the story come together.

    So many people are bitter about how Abby killed Joel and how Ellie not taking revenge doesn't make any sense. But I think it completely makes sense. Joel massacred a group that was just trying to rebuild the post-apocalyptic world and I think it would have been cheap for the game to not acknowledge that that move wouldn't have any consequences.

    I think that all the people saying that this is bad writing are looking for feel-good stories where good always triumphs over evil and the bad guy gets what's coming to them. This game perfectly acknowledges all the nuances of morality in the post-apocalyptic world the way the first game did.    … Expand
  27. bekinka
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    best game ive ever played!!!!! you will be at rollecoaster of emotions...you will love and hate all the characters and the game will play with your heart...enjoy
  28. MarcoG27
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es una maravilla, el nivel de detalle alcanzado por Naughty dog es simplemente impresionante, mecánicamente el juego logra pulir y refinar la bases del primer juego, haciendo una evolución bastante orgánica. La historia en mi opinión fue un buen acierto de Naughty dog, fue un movimiento arriesgado y un cambio muy bienvenido, quizás la historia puede conectar o no contigo pero el nivel de inmersión logrado por este estudio es magnífico, el cambio a Abby fue duro, ya que este personaje da una pésima primera impresión, pero no desentona para nada en este universo, no olvidemos que ninguno de éstos personajes puede ser considerado como héroe, ninguno va a morir de manera heroica ni teatral, aquí no hay personajes permanentes y tur acciones siempre van a tener consecuencias. Abby y su venganza es consecuencia directa de las acciones de Joel, mismas que lo alcanzaron por fin en Jackson y Ellie simplemente ya la perdió. Es una experiencia que se tiene que vivir en carne propia y sacar sus propias conclusiones, para mí es el mejor juego que ha lanzado Naughty dog. Lo recomiendo… Expand
  29. Franxisco
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego muy entretenido y con buena historia los gráficos son excelentes… Expand
  30. Kara123
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I was really afraid I wouldn't enjoy this game because I'd seen a lot of negative reviews, but I'm so glad I stayed with it anyway. I personally found the story as compelling and the graphics as beautiful as the first game, and the updated gameplay was great. I do understand why some people had a hard time with the game, but for me it exemplified what I find so great about Naughty Dog;I was really afraid I wouldn't enjoy this game because I'd seen a lot of negative reviews, but I'm so glad I stayed with it anyway. I personally found the story as compelling and the graphics as beautiful as the first game, and the updated gameplay was great. I do understand why some people had a hard time with the game, but for me it exemplified what I find so great about Naughty Dog; they are committed to creating complex, multifaceted and interesting characters, and they don't shy away from letting those characters make tough decisions.… Expand
  31. DanyaAbh
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After passing The Last Of Us 2, I was left with a feeling of emptiness, I could not perceive the story and did not understand what the game wanted to convey to me. By the way the final location in this game where Ellie arrives perfectly reflects the feelings that
    I and many other players have experienced a lot of desolation, which is a very symbolic detail. But after a while, I fully comprehended the ending. After I realized what Drakman wanted to say at the end of the game I realized how brilliant the ending is. The essence of the plot of The Last Of Us 2 is that it shows us not how to take revenge, as many thought after passing. This game is entirely dedicated to the story of the cycle of violence it shows us how the path of revenge can be unnecessary and tragic and what irreversible and terrible consequences it can lead to this is the whole essence of the plot of the second part of TLOU. People who really thought that the plot is a banal story about revenge(which was strange to expect from Drakman), in the final saw not what they expected because of which there was a huge amount of controversy and negative reviews.    … Expand
  32. Jge97
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This experience was outstanding. The Story is great and feels absolutely natural.… Expand
  33. Digidoc
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Neil Druckmann is amazing director and writer.
    Outstanding graphics, music, atmosphere.
    12/10!
  34. Salaflow
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is completely fantastic at all levels. Making a sequel of a game considered as one o best games of the decade for sure is not easy, but honestly I was not expecting something like that.
    Awesome script, incredible graphics and great way of presenting a brilliant story. A lot of blood but loved it.    … Expand
  35. FPS_creator
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Эта игра точно достойна высокой оценки. Я не понимаю людей, которые оскорбляют её. Если у них нет понятия, что такое действительно качественный контент, то надо на официальных сайтах вообще запретить оценку пользователей. Пусть оценивают критики.Эта игра точно достойна высокой оценки. Я не понимаю людей, которые оскорбляют её. Если у них нет понятия, что такое действительно качественный контент, то надо на официальных сайтах вообще запретить оценку пользователей. Пусть оценивают критики.
  36. NS-
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    düşük verenin anasını avradını
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  37. mprt35
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Nice game just don't trust this dumbs haters who just didn't buyed the game and talk without know anything. It's okay if u played the game at 100%, but if u didn't finished the game, and u talk, just close your mouth please. Thanks
  38. Lagunis
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The boldness and unapologetic writing sets an example that all developers should follow.
  39. Romaku12
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game has excellent graphics and mechanics, and an engaging story that fits into the world of the last of us.… Expand
  40. peterspittech
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A truly incredible game that is being destroyed by people who have a problem with a story that challenges its audience and characters who don't always act the way the audience wants them to.
  41. nicogaglia
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gusto mucho el juego, su historia es perfecta, sus graficos, fisicas, es perfecto. Los personajes me encantan, muchos odian a Abby porque mato a Joel, tiene sus motivos, el personaje de Abby me gusta pero en la serie no me cae muy bien, por lo tanto el juego es muy cool, ojala sea el juego del año, gracias.… Expand
  42. Prohor
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра восхитительна.
    После прохождения я даже не мог описать эмоции. Сюжет подан сложно, но тема Лгбт является всего лишь одной не большой частью и не влияет.
    Качек Эбби, это объяснено и не подаётся как норма или имба, особенно в концовке в драке когда она изнемождена. Джоел мерт, это ожидаемо.
    Однако игра не завершает историю ни Элли, ни Эбби.
    Касательно гемплея игра офигенная, графика тоже на высоком уровне достойное завершение жизни ps4.    … Expand
  43. Edsoncurielp02
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Un juego bastante maravilloso, el cual nos enfrenta a una dura realidad producto de aquellas decisiones tomadas anteriormente. Siento que no veremos otro juego de esta magnitud en años. Grande!
  44. SQLEINSTEIN
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    The game play and story set the bar high even for Naughty Dogs standards. Everyone involved in making this game should be very proud. Congratulations! This game is a true masterpiece and is a perfect example of why gaming offers experience that can never be obtained in movies or books.
  45. Tomcoleman546
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Don't let the review bombs put you of this game, absolutely next level in every single way.
  46. Smosia
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    The greatest game for current console generation. Dear authors, don't listen for all haters - game is perfect!!
  47. Nordling
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I love this game. These characters. These Graphics. These details! The best game.
  48. c_volovik
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    It's just a great game!
    When you start it, you imidiatly feel how different it is, from what you used to see nowdays. TLOU2 threats you as adult, it assumes you are able to read between the lines. So it's no surprise this game has so low user score here at Metacritic, it's just not the game for those Fortnite/Ubisoft lovers. It's the game that makes you feel, makes you think and makes you    It's just a great game!
    When you start it, you imidiatly feel how different it is, from what you used to see nowdays. TLOU2 threats you as adult, it assumes you are able to read between the lines. So it's no surprise this game has so low user score here at Metacritic, it's just not the game for those Fortnite/Ubisoft lovers. It's the game that makes you feel, makes you think and makes you react. So to play it you at list should be capable of doing so.

    And o e word about gameplay, it's amazing))
    If you like videogames, you should play it. It's unforgivable to pass it. It's not smart to rate it low just for prank.    … Expand
  49. ToMuchNeverEnuf
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, my review is probably closer to a 7 but I also think this user rating is absolute garbage by people who never played the game and whose main points of contention comes from "I dOnT lIkE aBbY" "ThEy KiLlEd JoEl So ThIs GaMe SuCkS"

    That all being said. The game has a handful of issues, much of which revolves around pacing amd timing. The gameplay itself is more of the same from the last of us. Their are new options and enemies but overall it is just as good if not even a little better than the first mechanically. Where the game loses its three points is the story. Don't get me wrong, the story it tells is actually a good story. There is a through line of the concepts of revenge, it's outcome and it's impacts. They specifically are crafted to show us that the only real difference between the enemy and the hero, is who we have more emotional investment with. They dropped the ball a couple of places to really make this message sink in. However, you aren't supposed to like Abby in this game. Just like in the end, you're not supposed to like Ellie. The main problem comes with pacing. They waited too long for us to take control of Abby. I think the game would have improved greatly if we started as Abby during the "tutorial" section to learn to play, then jump to Ellie for the start. Then we should have swapped day by day with the two characters to get more connection with Abby. They also could have held off on Joel's death until we have some connection to Abby. With those two changes I think this game could legit be an 8 or even 9 out of 10.
    However, I do have to bring up the token trans character and their treatment of them. (I am NOT talking about Abby! Abby is never said be to be trans in game and is never talked about in that way so wether or not she is, is irrelevant. She is a woman in game. Period)

    The Non-binary child in the game is, in all honesty, nearly tortured emotionally more than any other character in this game. The game is not a happy one but when you are introducing character into your game who are not widely represented, it may be important not to have your character be tortured, forced to kill their own mother, and watch their sister get their arm cut off and then be shot... I'm not part of the NB community so that's just my take but I've heard a lot of people not happy about this portrayal.

    So over all it is a generally more than good game with a couple of flaws that brings it down to the slightly above average zone. Any of the massive negative reviews are suspect (as I would also day is anyone who says this game is perfect!) If the scores wouldn't be bombed because of people being reactionary, this game should probably get a 6-8 score. So until it's in that area, I'm helping to bring it up!    … Expand
  50. Stefrh
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego completamente diferente, con una historia buenísima. El mejor del año.… Expand
  51. BalooDazzle
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I love the different perspectives really makes you think about everything the combat and story is also better than Part 1
  52. Yeeha
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Among the sea of bad reviews I hope that what I say will not offend anyone but instead shed some light on what seems to be a foreign POV. Yes, in the game our dream daddy of gaming was killed. Did we cry? I sure did, couldn't stop. I was fuelled by rage and anguish. I was Ellie. Through what was the first half of the game I felt everything she felt. And then Abby came into the equation. What leads up to the final battle is a step into Abby's shoes. At first, I was not on board, I want this **** to die, I wanted Ellie to beat her to a bloody pulp. That was until Abby's story started to pick up. As Abby I saved a young boy who defied his society. I conquered my fear of heights. I slayed the ugly **** that was the rat king. In what felt like minutes but really was hours, I was Ellie again. I was standing on a Misty beach staring at a starved Abby with my fists curled. What started as burning hatred in hour 2 turned into me screaming 'stop' at my TV. I've been playing video games for a long time and not once have I not wanted to press square. I froze up twice during the final battle and this is something I've never experienced. The reason why I give this game a 10/10 is because Naughty Dog made me feel something I've never felt. To call this game a lazily written revenge plot that doesn't end with revenge is undercutting the game's accomplishments. Whether you liked the game Naughty Dog did what they set out to do. We all felt lost, angry, and confused. In my mind this game is a masterpiece for that very reason. It provoked thought and it sparked conversation. I highly suggest the game. Form your own opinion and share it. But please, I ask that any hate towards the developers or critics comes to an end. Thank you for reading my really long review, enjoy your scrolling… Expand
  53. cubel
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love those drama story after all.
    And killing joel was nessesary to make such incrrdible story    … Expand
  54. Acaymo
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Wow this might be The most intense game experience ive ever had. I feel sorry for all the haters. This is so well written and so masterly Created its scary. Even better than The first one in my opinion. Its so powerful in so many ways. I just want to see more from this world that naughty dog have created
  55. Betancourtsb
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La trama tuvo un gran giro, el hecho de romper el esquema tradicional de blanco/negro, bueno/malo, nos presentan el panorama casi completo. Es mucho más profundo de lo que parece, rompe con todo lo tradicional de un juego cualquiera, lo que justamente lo hace bueno. Si fuera al público la trama clásica de bueno mata malo sería un juego más, pero la decisión de incluir en la trama una perspectiva mucho más amplia ayuda justamente a que se perciba una historia mu Chi o más compleja y trabajada.… Expand
  56. Joaobessie
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Powerful, emotional, mature roller-coaster. Perfect gameplay, story, caracters and direction.
  57. Adriano7day
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Obra prima... Game definitivo dessa geração! Parabéns Sony e Naughty Dog!!!
  58. renzomilessi
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Best Game ever made for the Ps4. I love it
    Don't losee this game, play it!
    Haters gonna hate
  59. Ocrop27
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    The game continues the story of the first one in a very organic way and true to the characters. It is a master piece, for sure. A amazingly crafted narrative, just perfect!
  60. Dex020
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    perfect game beautiful story best character game of the year ..............
  61. arxandrrus
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Игра супер, именно на такую концовку я и расчитывал! Всем играть!!!
  62. Alfaudi
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Este juego es el mejor juego de supervivencia los mejores gráficos del mercado una historia que marca ya que solo con jugarla a muchos le a dado muy duro algunos hechos del juego solo por su jugabilidad y gráficos mínimo deberían darle un 8 es injustificable con lo que están haciendo con el juego los haters y los homofóbicos
  63. Juplay20
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Impecável do início ao fim! De forma ousada a Naughty Dog faz um trabalho brilhante e voraz.… Expand
  64. Chris_Freitas
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Just a amazing game and a cinemetographic story. Ellie 10/10. Abby 10/10. We're all humans, living like humans in the end of the world. Sad but true.
  65. Frosty-Lime
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Loved the original so much & honestly felt a sequel was unnecessary & likely spoil the perfectly ambiguous ending of the 1st. Well after 2 play-thrus & time to reflect, I can say with total confidence that this is a masterpiece, just as good as the 1st & in some ways surpasses it. Story tackles complex & thought provoking issues, challenged my biases & perspective & made me feel a wideLoved the original so much & honestly felt a sequel was unnecessary & likely spoil the perfectly ambiguous ending of the 1st. Well after 2 play-thrus & time to reflect, I can say with total confidence that this is a masterpiece, just as good as the 1st & in some ways surpasses it. Story tackles complex & thought provoking issues, challenged my biases & perspective & made me feel a wide range of intense emotions. ND took a big narrative risk with their vision but managed to tell a story that was true to the characters & the world they inhabit. Gameplay is vastly improved & super fun. The more open world structure encourages exploration & allows each encounter to be approached using a variety of different strategies. This is a massive game, twice the length of the 1st with stunningly realistic & crazy detailed graphics, & that very natural character dialogue & mo-cap facial expressions which we come to expect from ND. My only criticism was that certain sections of the game felt a bit long & stretched out, leaving me exhausted & hoping for a bit of reprieve. Though it’s likely this was their intention. One of the best analogies I’ve heard comparing each game is that the 1st ends with hope on the surface but a sense of misery underneath whereas this ends with misery on the surface but a sense of hope underneath. Just as part 1 was to PS 3, this game is the very best of this gen of consoles, it has excellent replay value & will stay in your heart & mind long after you finish it.… Expand
  66. peslopes2
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    The best ps4 exclusive and one of the best games ever. I loved this games. See two points of view its the best thing of this game.
  67. Xxafixx33
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing and heartbreaking story. Really continues the story in an gut wrenching, emotional way. Wish I could forget both games and play them for the first time again. Naughty dog has done it again!
  68. queensinthesky
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most ambitious and rich stories I have ever experienced in any medium. It is as challenging as it is rewarding. It is deserving of your time. I will remember my first time playing this forever. A masterpiece.
  69. Sc1onic
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty dog did the insane thing of making us almost puke in revulsion and horror at the loss of Joel. But every step of the way showed us how we can have two perspectives of the same story. I hated the way it ended. It left me sleepless and in agony about the choices we were forced to make. The game had interesting and updated battles and sections over last of us. But we weren't there for the gameplay even if it was good.. We were here for the difficult ride and I'm glad I did.… Expand
  70. Fyarle
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Gostei do jogo MUITO vcs fazem muito mimimi, o jogo tem uma jogabilidade incrível, a história é fantástica, apenas o final podia ser um pouco menos vago, esse é com certeza o final mais coerente para o jogo, pq o que faz uma história boa é o final coerente com o jogo, e não o final que os fãs querem.

    Valeu a pena a espera ;)
  71. BassAwesome9211
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Thr game is amazing. Graphics are terrific, best in the industry right now. I couldn't have asked for better. The gameplay is just as good as the first game, but even smoother. The animations in melee combat is amazing, and the dodge mechanic is a good add on from the first game. The story is also one of the best in the industry. I know some people won't agree with me, but I live theThr game is amazing. Graphics are terrific, best in the industry right now. I couldn't have asked for better. The gameplay is just as good as the first game, but even smoother. The animations in melee combat is amazing, and the dodge mechanic is a good add on from the first game. The story is also one of the best in the industry. I know some people won't agree with me, but I live the story. Do your self a favor and buy this game.… Expand
  72. pronto08
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Game of the year & decade. I did not think that Naughty Dog could come back and do it again, but they did.
  73. Lectin
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    El juego es uno de los mejores sino el mejor de la generación, aunque el final es un poco difícil de digerir pero no es malo y cuando uno la va pensando lo vas entendiendo mejor. Solo está en analizar y no criticar por criticar.
    En cuanto a lo técnico supera al primero en todo
  74. bergir1303
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oyun çok güzel ama birkaç kötü yanı var ama buna rağmen puanım 10 üzerinden on.… Expand
  75. Mansion
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best game I've ever played.. Just WOW...
    The two halves had something special.
    As a result, I preferred more Abby than Elie..
    I'm glad that Elie didn't kill her    … Expand
  76. Shsjsjskkdkd
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not understand how you can not like this game. I never felt empathetic during my time playing as abby, but i still thought the ending was phenomenal. If ellie were to kill abby she would have been no better than abby was. Lev would feel the same thing ellie did when joel died. Truly the best narrative ever in a game… Expand
  77. O_darlisson
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Audacioso. Forte. Um exercício de empatia. Parabéns. Me fez amar odiar a Abby.
  78. Genpayne
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game blowed my mind totally! Its not a cliche game like Uncharted or any other and its upset. This game is like a real horror which hold you in fear from first minute till you piss all water and after it, with heavy emotions. Also it broke your mind with its story turns. I was scared in hospital moment and cryed like a baby asked to take me home to my mom. The game is amazing with its game play and fightings, but too much cutscenes would like to play more not to look movies whole game.
    Such amazing grey moral idea but i think more better will be to realize it in other game.
    I was very upset to see Ellies sexual contact with her friend. Im not homophobic but this scene with kisses looks ugly, not romantic. Its like a porn... No needed this in games industry also i dont like to see hetero kisses in games it looks ugly too maybe more. This LGBT idea was realized very rough. And as we can see many people dont like LGBT more and more because of it.
    Anyway the game looks beautiful, with its stupid story turns and now smart Ellie.
    I played it for 3 times already, now im playing 4th time abd skipping most of story cutscenes.
    After this part i think the story of this game is over.
    Sad, broken and alone Ellie. Survived and thankful Abby.
    I love this game to play. Hope next ND projects will be better and better.
    Sad about Joel!!!    … Expand
  79. FernanCrazyyY
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego, la rompe completamente en todos los Aspectos y hace que se siente tan real y tan crudo, por eso a la mayoría le dolió en si la historia y profieren dejar de jugarlo y escribir una critica pesima.
  80. Endrefoci20
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nagyon jó lett! Szerintem megérdemli az év játéka dijat! Kár, hogy meghalt Joel a játék elején.… Expand
  81. Masti
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    The game is easily one of the best in recent years. Technically it feels almost without equal. People need to remember that this is a post-apoclypse world, brutality is around every corner and sentiment counts for nothing. The decision to play half the game as Abby, while jarring is actually enjoyable IMO. I enjoyed Abby and Owens complicated relationship and Lev and Yara were bothThe game is easily one of the best in recent years. Technically it feels almost without equal. People need to remember that this is a post-apoclypse world, brutality is around every corner and sentiment counts for nothing. The decision to play half the game as Abby, while jarring is actually enjoyable IMO. I enjoyed Abby and Owens complicated relationship and Lev and Yara were both fantastic. The ending, while hardly uplifting is fitting. That being said the storytelling is not as well done as the original which was nigh on perfection. I would actually give this game 9/10. But seeing as hardly anyone will even read what i am writing here and all the truly ridiculous 0/10 scores i am giving this 10/10 to do my bit to get the meta score up. Anyone giving this game less than 7/10 is just not being truthful IMO.… Expand
  82. kalachev666
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Боже...разработчики просто убили этой тупой сценой когда Джоела,не стало...
    Смысл тогда было вообще,что-либо продолжать после его смерти,если весь акцент был на двух главных героях с 2013 года.
    Графика на высшем уровне Анимации,физика и многое другое. Все очень классно,красиво и все нам подали на крутом уровне. Но сюжет оставляет лучшего. Я лишь хочу сказать и одно и надеюсь    Боже...разработчики просто убили этой тупой сценой когда Джоела,не стало...
    Смысл тогда было вообще,что-либо продолжать после его смерти,если весь акцент был на двух главных героях с 2013 года.
    Графика на высшем уровне
    Анимации,физика и многое другое.
    Все очень классно,красиво и все нам подали на крутом уровне.
    Но сюжет оставляет лучшего.
    Я лишь хочу сказать и одно и надеюсь разработчики увидят это сообщение.
    Просто сделайте 3 часть.Сделайте ее лучше 2.Исправьте свой сюжет.
    Поставлю 10 из 10.Лишь потому,что я хочу увидеть продолжение и я влюбился в эту игру и сюжет в 2013 года.
    Я надеюсь на вас...но во второй части присутствует ваша самая большая ошибка.    … Expand
  83. Ashot66
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 это одна из самых лучше игр мира
  84. Sub053
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal game. It can either end here, or continue with a third game should they choose. I felt that there were some pacing issues and the ending (s) seemed to go on forever like Lord of the Rings... But it was satisfying once I got there for real. The art in this game is unmatched. Really great job by the team. I really felt for the characters as well. The writing was very well done. I didn't want to like Abby at all, but in the end I was glad they went that route and had you see everything from her perspective. The multiple flashbacks were a little confusing but they tied it up well.… Expand
  85. Crazydarknes
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This is game isn’t good for me because I like first part of this game. But I want good raining for this game.
  86. Dizzl
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best Games I've played so far. Brave storytelling. Amazing graphics and a grippling atmosphere. Loved it!!!
  87. oldximira
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Genius, smart, mature and a true courageus game, maybe the best game of all time, it's a real masterpice in every damm aspect, technically perfect, an experience that delivrey the most amplitude and variety of feelings!! AMAZING!!
  88. Eyas
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Unlike anything I played. Btw if your an open minded person you’ll love this game if your close minded just don’t even bother.
  89. Goldeni
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely mesmerizing!
    I never enjoyed playing a game such i did for TLOU2.

    A lot of twists in the story that makes you question your understanding of the characters.

    A must play with no doubt !
  90. H73X
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed my multiple playthroughs of this game. This was the dark and emotional story that I was expecting ND to deliver. The game is beautiful and the story is so well written. The score and the acting like the first entry are incredible. I highly recommend this to anyone who loved the first game. The events that unfold in the story may not be what you wanted but don’t let thatI really enjoyed my multiple playthroughs of this game. This was the dark and emotional story that I was expecting ND to deliver. The game is beautiful and the story is so well written. The score and the acting like the first entry are incredible. I highly recommend this to anyone who loved the first game. The events that unfold in the story may not be what you wanted but don’t let that cloud your judgement of the full story being told. I’m so glad I avoided spoilers for the game. I feel very bad for the players who had the story spoiled for them before playing.… Expand
  91. elzuri
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    No entiendo porque recibió tanto hate este juego. Se nota que muchos querían un "fan service" barato y dejan de lado la oscuridad y la crudeza del mundo de the last of us. Jugablemente es impecable, técnicamente y visualmente una maravilla.
    En mi opinión la historia está a la altura del primer juego (y mejor aún quizá). No es un juego perfecto pero sin duda uno de los mejores que he    No entiendo porque recibió tanto hate este juego. Se nota que muchos querían un "fan service" barato y dejan de lado la oscuridad y la crudeza del mundo de the last of us. Jugablemente es impecable, técnicamente y visualmente una maravilla.
    En mi opinión la historia está a la altura del primer juego (y mejor aún quizá). No es un juego perfecto pero sin duda uno de los mejores que he jugado.
    Vale la pena al 100%    … Expand
  92. Aykulig
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A real masterpiece even after they have spoiled the game. It may be sad seeing Joel die at the begining of the game but eventually the story makes sense… Expand
  93. Cosmochicken
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. I can’t believe that there are so many trolls reviewing this game and creating fake metacritic accounts to feed into the bad reviews... so sad. This game really challenges the player to play outside of their comfort zone and to experience emotions and decisions that are hard. To play actually this game and to watch a stream of someone playing is completely different.This game is amazing. I can’t believe that there are so many trolls reviewing this game and creating fake metacritic accounts to feed into the bad reviews... so sad. This game really challenges the player to play outside of their comfort zone and to experience emotions and decisions that are hard. To play actually this game and to watch a stream of someone playing is completely different. Do not review a game based on a stream. Naughty dog really has the player experience and make the hard decisions in the game and thats what makes this game so good.… Expand
  94. Alexlic
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece, excelent work from ND, this a well done story that show you the human cruelty and the results of your bad decisions, Ellie shows a really great growth at the end of the game
  95. lukebart
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the outrage at first seemed reasonable. And I remember having a lot of stuff spoiled for me before I ever played the game. That being said, I tried to keep an open mind. When I got to the Abby part of the game I began her journey being like "This is okay, but whatever." By the end of her journey, however, I felt like they had fleshed out a character that I could feel and sympathize with and I found her section actually really interesting. Ending the game on Ellie is incredible, however, and the final scenes of the game are some of the most moving. If you have not played it the whole way through or kinda gave up on Abby, give it a fair shot and play to the end. At least to see how you feel.… Expand
  96. KePsniuS18
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking game with an amazing story. No matter what everyone says. If you have played part 1 this is a must play game
  97. royalmasat
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Beyond masterpiece. Don’t miss out because of personal prejudice or hearsay from the leaks. This is a work of art and I felt like a better human after having consumed it.
  98. zenadila
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is the perfect combination of an excellent Hollywood movie with a fat budget with fun and flowing gameplay.
  99. Harilee
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Takes the player on a unforgettable journey through darkness and light. Dont listen to all haters and no-it-all-negative-minds here and play The game and be surprised by a Well composed and beautiful game.
  100. rfloresx
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    The game is great! The story is a grand tale about revenge, violence, and empathy. The game not only depicts these characters struggling with their ability to empathize with their enemy, it asks the player if they can do the same.. The game-play, although not a huge jump from the first game, is perfectly balanced and well-paced... The graphics are amazing, as is some of the gorgeousThe game is great! The story is a grand tale about revenge, violence, and empathy. The game not only depicts these characters struggling with their ability to empathize with their enemy, it asks the player if they can do the same.. The game-play, although not a huge jump from the first game, is perfectly balanced and well-paced... The graphics are amazing, as is some of the gorgeous scenery found in every location in the game...

    I understand people's issue with their decision to use such beloved characters to tell this particular story with these particular themes.. But in the end, it was Naughty Dog's choice to tell the story they wanted to tell and I, for one, am glade they did..    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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