The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Gniyehz
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    the story of this game destroy the emotion of players who have played TLOU, and It's a really really bad story that teach players how to become a human.
  2. oOStealthBomber
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, this metacritic score is completely misleading and unfair. I truly believe that every single player that likes the genre will love this game.
    Unfortunately for many, this is a PS4 exclusive, so it is mandatory for some people to take down what they are not able to take on.
    Congratulations to Naughtydog for another masterpiece, we will always count on your    This game is a masterpiece, this metacritic score is completely misleading and unfair. I truly believe that every single player that likes the genre will love this game.
    Unfortunately for many, this is a PS4 exclusive, so it is mandatory for some people to take down what they are not able to take on.

    Congratulations to Naughtydog for another masterpiece, we will always count on your dedication and your commitment to the players that followed you ever since you made your very first bold statement and the new comers that appreciate your efforts and outcomes.

    If you are a new player, don’t let this score mislead you, play the game and then you’ll be able to make a review and statement.    … Expand
  3. wickedboo
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    The second part of the game is impossibly boring, you cannot really sympathize characters because of the way they are written, Abby is one of the most disgusting and annoying things in this game you are forced to cope with. In spite of how beautiful the work of animators and artists is the plot is awful and quite predictable. Gameplaywise TLoU2 is not as bad as the plot but it has itsThe second part of the game is impossibly boring, you cannot really sympathize characters because of the way they are written, Abby is one of the most disgusting and annoying things in this game you are forced to cope with. In spite of how beautiful the work of animators and artists is the plot is awful and quite predictable. Gameplaywise TLoU2 is not as bad as the plot but it has its flaws. It is almost the same as the first game but with some little tweaks that makes the overall gameplay a bit more interesting but after some time you get bored with the same repetitive elements. Not bad, but plot ruins it all… Expand
  4. alpcann
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Just give a ZERO for a lesson to ND. If you didn't buy. Don't buy it. Everyone knows why at the moment. Just stay away. If you can refund do it now..
  5. Raguer
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego, pero para mí desaprovecharon mucho a Joel.
    Debimos haber jugado más con él.
    Al final hay un excelente mensaje.    … Expand
  6. bigsmoke12
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    just giving a test also play ace attorney or ghost trick or any story based game that isnt hollywood tier nonsense
  7. BuffaloBill42
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Why! Why! Why! Did they think I want to play ABBY! for more than 10min. Having to play half the game as Abby after investing the time with the character I actually wanted to play just made me uninstall. Good job guys, you made people play a game with a character NO ONE cares about. Like I get it, let’s play the antagonist for quick minute, sure!! I’m game! BUT NOT FOR 40% OF THE GAME! TheWhy! Why! Why! Did they think I want to play ABBY! for more than 10min. Having to play half the game as Abby after investing the time with the character I actually wanted to play just made me uninstall. Good job guys, you made people play a game with a character NO ONE cares about. Like I get it, let’s play the antagonist for quick minute, sure!! I’m game! BUT NOT FOR 40% OF THE GAME! The game is just about perfect other than that, I even expected the revenge story etc, but yeah I just lost all care in the game simply cause I really have no reason to care about Abby or her story, I feel it should just be Ellie’s revenge story, and leave it at that. Sorry Naughty Dog, y’all lost me on this one.… Expand
  8. Trubert
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Grafika dopracowana w najmniejszym szczególe potęguje mocno imersywny gameplay. Historia poprostu wgniata w fotel i to nie tylko na końcu ale od początku przez całą grę. Tytuł obowiązkowy.
  9. Manuk1619
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Sorry in advance for bad english.
    Passed this game in 3 days almost non-stop. It was important for me to understand whether this game is fairly set to 0 points on Metacritic.
    I do not agree with low scores. The game tells a difficult story that can really upset you. But that does not make the story bad.
    I subtract one point for the length of some sections of the game, but the finale is worth it.
  10. biboy98
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    игра хорошая, я не буду говорить что the last of us 2 лучшая игра года?????
  11. Erelas
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a spoiler free review.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    To describe The Last of Us Part II in one word: Intense    … Expand
  12. MoKSho
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seeing beloved characters getting punched, kicked, murdered in the most horrendous disgusting ways one can only imagine (and literally spit on by the creative lead) is not my kind of enjoying rare spare-time. Slashing through hordes of enemies only to spare the goal target in the end is not good writing. At least have the balls to let the player decide! But then you can’t build a sequel with Abbey in the lead I get it.
    You see when Glenn got his head bashed in by Negan - that was the same disgusting stuff noone wanted to see and it not only killed the character but the soul and heart of the franchise. You can like this game of course but it’s definitely not that masterpiece the forces it to be. For all these 15 out of 10 "critics" praises it actually deserves the 0 to even the odds. But to stay fair and not giving these hate mobs points, I stick to the 3.    … Expand
  13. angelitobloguer
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Its an amazing game, just havent comparation to any other ...
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  14. MrNoBrain
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Game of the dead! I Love it. It very good am all, its nearly perfect really. Best game i played since years
  15. Dmndstrlng
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog have set the bar for what video game storytelling should be. A perfect display of what this medium can be when expertly utilised. Nothing short of groundbreaking.
  16. Li92
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game, I had so many different things to feel after finishing up this masterpiece
  17. Ognjen_
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Wtf just happened. This game is the same thing as GOT sesone 8, everyone expected a masterpiece but it was **** Don't buy this game.
  18. AYKL0628
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    A disgrace to the first game.It destroys what the first game **** you Naughty Dog.
  19. MrAlien
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    The worst game ever, it's worse than fortnite, naughty dog just ruined the whole **** story.
  20. IgniTheSlayer
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    The story about Abby is a garbage. If someone had said that The last of us 2 is piece of dirt , i would have said that he or she is wrong. Game doesn't deserve 4 point , it deserves at least 6 or 5.5 not 4. Corrupt critics gave 10 points , and now we have to put this game down. This is my point.
  21. Rablador
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    I am a few hours in the game and I am super disappointed. The story is really cliche and bleak, the destroyed Joel's legacy, it's really boring and full of political agendas. Great visuals, voice actors did an amazing job but that's about it. Bad sequel, boring new characters, I really don't care what happens with the characters, the gameplay is litteraly nothing new; play the game if youI am a few hours in the game and I am super disappointed. The story is really cliche and bleak, the destroyed Joel's legacy, it's really boring and full of political agendas. Great visuals, voice actors did an amazing job but that's about it. Bad sequel, boring new characters, I really don't care what happens with the characters, the gameplay is litteraly nothing new; play the game if you want to, but instead of focusing on what was good in the first game and improving on it, they just massacred what we loved about the game. When everyone thought 2020 can't be worse, this wild garbage appears and proved otherwise. Good job Naughty Dog, continue on this trend and disappear. I hope devs find better jobs soon with a studio that actually focuses on making a good game. P.S. Dina is basically young Anita S, what a joke.… Expand
  22. dneprromen
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphic is stunning, the music and sound are amazing, attention to details is incredible. But the story and message is weak, at some point of the game I just didn't care any more. I didn't finish the game (60%), quit playing when I realized that I would have to play for Abby (Joel's murderer) for 10 hours straight. NO!
    I still enjoyed the game, but it had much bigger potential, than what we got.    … Expand
  23. iEnjoiSleep
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Lazy, disrespectful, legacy tarnishing. 7 years, we waited 7 years of this game.
  24. AllanBraSil
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This was one of the best game that I ever played. Revolutionary game. There is just one best game them this one. RDR2
  25. Beetoe
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game is simply amazing, from pretty much any pov. Gamplay, graphics, art direction, acting, storyline. Brave, milestone game design and production.
  26. blackblo0d
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I have never played such an emotional game, good action, amazing gameplay. Love the game.
  27. GamerConnor
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I love TLOU1 so much! It is a masterpiece and I was waiting 6 years for part 2! I expected another masterpiece, but it was the biggest disappointment ever. The story is absolutely destroyed, Druckmann killed soul and heart of this game.Graphic is good, gameplay is boring.Writer promoted his personal worldview and politics.Druckmann disrespect main character the same as their fans.FranchiseI love TLOU1 so much! It is a masterpiece and I was waiting 6 years for part 2! I expected another masterpiece, but it was the biggest disappointment ever. The story is absolutely destroyed, Druckmann killed soul and heart of this game.Graphic is good, gameplay is boring.Writer promoted his personal worldview and politics.Druckmann disrespect main character the same as their fans.Franchise is ruined, I wish TLOU part 2 never happened… Expand
  28. Thehorrors
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rompe esquemas de típicas historias en los videojuegos y un gameplay impecable
    El final te deja con un sentimiento de dolor al ver que ellie perdió todo    … Expand
  29. Pogger02
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Absolutely disgusting what Neil Druckman and Naughty dog have done to this game and its characters. All the 'reviews' saying the game is a Masterpiece and even better then the last of us. Are nothing but lies.
  30. Laskowy
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game was trully amazing and I don't know what's wrong with others.. I know that this story was hard to take but in my opinion it's something that I've been waiting for.
  31. DinoPz
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    The game is totaly worth it in my opinion, i think that the story is great and yes, while some parts of the game can feel weak and dragged out it's still an experience worth your time.
  32. Mmorrd
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Worst sequel of a game franchise I've ever played, after such a great game the first The Last of Us was, Naughty Dog comes at us with this pile of **** game in which they destroyed every character's mentality/personality from the very beginning.
    The story itself is **** and the storytelling is even worse. This is supposed to be a story game, so how after 7 years in the making these story    Worst sequel of a game franchise I've ever played, after such a great game the first The Last of Us was, Naughty Dog comes at us with this pile of **** game in which they destroyed every character's mentality/personality from the very beginning.
    The story itself is **** and the storytelling is even worse. This is supposed to be a story game, so how after 7 years in the making these story writers come at us with this ****.
    I've never been more disappointed in a game than this, I had big expectations but as I saw that was wrong of me to do. Please don't make a third game , just let this franchise die out because it deserves to after this sequel    … Expand
  33. mimimanlin
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Unreal advertising, trampling a generation,Failure story,Such a huge disappointment after years of waiting.
  34. Smash41
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Naughty Dog have created a well crafted world filled with great characters and story lines. The graphics and attention to detail they have achieved on a console should be commended. You simply won't find a better looking game this generation. Soundtrack is also a highlight.
  35. JackOfBlades88
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Shame on you Naughty Dog for ruining your franchise with this BS identity politics, awful story and characters, bending the knee for 0.1% of the populus who support this garbage.
  36. w5200252002
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game cannot discriminate against blacks and homosexuals, but it can discriminate against Asians
  37. Solosies
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Pretty disappointed with the story. Given that Neil said "no one loves these characters more than we do" its embarrassing to see the direction the story and characters were taken.
  38. stnv25
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Немного подтянутая графика, изобилие ненужной детализации, скучный игровой процесс, неоднозначные персонажи, снисходительное отношение создателей к своей аудитории, Именно этого всего ждали поклонники первой части, что хотели- то получилиНемного подтянутая графика, изобилие ненужной детализации, скучный игровой процесс, неоднозначные персонажи, снисходительное отношение создателей к своей аудитории, Именно этого всего ждали поклонники первой части, что хотели- то получили
  39. Safu
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Horrible game, devastatingly dissapointing. The game was PAINFULL to finish, never touching this game again. Rip naughty dog, oh the good times...
  40. Assh0lery
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game sent me on an emotional rollercoaster, I’ve cried happy and sad tears, It’s such a beautiful but also very heartbreaking game at the same time.
    I appreciate the fact that this game feels real. Life isn't just black and white and it sure as hell isn't a fairy tale.
    What an absolutely incredible experience
  41. aliyahbadillo
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    gameplay: it was definitely a step up from the first game and i love how some uncharted skills were implemented into tlou. it was satisfying to take down enemies, going on prone to hide under vehicles, etc. the crafting upgrades made both combat and stealth a lot more interesting. there's not too much to say about it, but it was just very good overall. story:
    this is nothing like the first    gameplay: it was definitely a step up from the first game and i love how some uncharted skills were implemented into tlou. it was satisfying to take down enemies, going on prone to hide under vehicles, etc. the crafting upgrades made both combat and stealth a lot more interesting. there's not too much to say about it, but it was just very good overall. story:
    this is nothing like the first game. this has a completely different atmosphere with revenge and hatred driving every character's decisions, unlike the original whereas love and companionship formed ellie and joel's relationship. the story of ellie's hatred showed the realistic side of relationships, not just the "happy ending" part that we're always so used to, which is why i believe that those who did not enjoy the game were expecting to have everything work out the way they hoped. because of this, i can see why a lot of people didn't like part II. there were definitely times where i rushed the gameplay just to get a level over with. however, we were told that this game wasn't going to be for everyone and good lord Neil Druckmann was not lying. at some parts, it made me feel like an absolute monster and a piece of **** not just because we were being forced to kill dogs, but because i genuinely HATED what i was doing at one point to my opponent. there were a **** ton of twists that kept happening, especially towards the end. so many things were so heart wrenching, and others were heart warming at the same time, but i do admit that some parts were pretty badly executed and some characters absolutely sucked which kinda took away from the story. the whole idea of the game was to emphasize how everything won't have a "good happy ending," which made players think about the realistic side of life, especially when dealing with someone extremely close to you in a post-apocalyptic world. overall, tlou p2 was a rollercoaster of emotions and made me sob multiple times, but also gave me mixed feelings. unfortunately, it didn't come close the amount of appreciation and love i have for the first game because that was the true masterpiece itself.    … Expand
  42. NielSucksmaam
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    The story butchered the whole purpose of what the first game meant to each individual player. I played this game without looking at any leaks or spoilers and boy was I disappointed with this game, I can't begin to fathom how I feel seeing the utter disrespect towards it's fans from the game itself and the development team. I would not recommend wasting time playing this horrific game
  43. jonkexe
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Со страшным насилием и потрясающе реализованными персонажами, The Last of Us Part II - это особенная игра, в которой сочетаются передовые технологии и шелковистый крупно бюджетный дизайн со звездным кинематографическим и литературным рассказыванием историй, с потрясающими результатамиСо страшным насилием и потрясающе реализованными персонажами, The Last of Us Part II - это особенная игра, в которой сочетаются передовые технологии и шелковистый крупно бюджетный дизайн со звездным кинематографическим и литературным рассказыванием историй, с потрясающими результатами
  44. SushiExpress
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    The year 2020 is bad with the pandemic, adding in Last of Us Part 2 story line it became worst game of the year.
    How about playing a character that everybody hate for 10 hours get you perfect scores.
    Last without Us Totally having the opposite value of Part 1 They think Tommy/ Joel is newbie by revealing their name easily to unknown person Squeezing last drop of gamer $$ Lost my 2    The year 2020 is bad with the pandemic, adding in Last of Us Part 2 story line it became worst game of the year.
    How about playing a character that everybody hate for 10 hours get you perfect scores.

    Last without Us
    Totally having the opposite value of Part 1
    They think Tommy/ Joel is newbie by revealing their name easily to unknown person
    Squeezing last drop of gamer $$
    Lost my 2 fingers for nothing

    IGN 10/10.    … Expand
  45. PitterPatter
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not for someone wanting a feel good, light-hearted fairy tale. It is by far the most gritty, no-punches-pulled survival horror I have played to date. There is an incredibly ominous, dark undertone to the theme, which is underscored by the brutal combat between multi-dimensional, well developed characters. The body count of those characters that the audience has come to know and love only helps to solidify this game as an absolute gold standard in story telling.

    If you played the first game and you didn't think that Joel had a reckoning coming, you are severely naive. He was a most smart, dangerous, cunning protagonist. He and Ellie had more than a few close calls but every time got away because his purpose was to protect her. After slaughtering all the fireflies at St. Mary's, he tried to prevent his fate by coldly executing Marlene, but he didn't get away as clean as he had hoped.

    Now, in part II, that reckoning and all the pain, anguish and fear that comes with it are unleashed on the audience. If you are angry that Joel died, it is because you cared about him and he was ripped away. That doesn't make this a bad story, it makes it the best story that can be told. One that actually makes you feel angry or sad or helpless. Then puts a goddamn gun in your hand and lets you hunt down those responsible, at tremendous cost.

    If it is playing as Abby, the one who has the blood of Joel on her hands, that upsets you, then perhaps you are too short sighted to understand that she had every reason to beat him to death with an iron. He killed everyone she knew, including her father, and virtually damned the world to a fate where there will never be a solution to the cordyceps. Perhaps the most interesting perspective on this is to consider that would you have played as Abby first, and never known Joel, you would be on her side and despise him as the antagonist. Ultimately, Abby and Ellie are foils of eachother - Joel killed Abby's father and Abby killed Ellie's.

    I loved this game and it has truly been worth the wait. The gameplay was the most fun experience I've had on the sticks in a long time with the addition of prone mechanics, excellent dodging and crafting weapon attachments being most notable. The story was sad, gut-wrenching, horrifying, and bittersweet. Anyone who does not consider this game an absolute masterclass should take a step back and remember that the point of a good story is to feel something and the excellent storytellers at Naughty Dog didn't settle for a feel good crowd pleaser.

    With gameplay that is polished to perfection and a story that will make you laugh at one moment, then cover your face in horror at the next, I am confident this game will not be outdone for a very long time. Thanks Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  46. Chezidek
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    The only advantage of the game - graphics!
    The plot is ruined, the gameplay is old, the characters are not interesting!
    The love scene is disgusting!
  47. Nothrax
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I think that many people did not get meaning of the first game. I love it's even darker story and it's look at our civilization. This game is a masterpiece.
  48. FelipeSantosMFZ
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Um ótimo jogo, superou todas as minhas expectativas no game, fantastico, sem palavras!
  49. Kiri241
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    For me it's the Best game of this generation. Better than first the last of us and better than every exclusive game on PS4.
  50. DeyanRA
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I don't know why is it so hard for people to step into the shoes of an opposite character, why people can't grasp that you can hate good people and love people that have done monstrous things, I don't know why 10-15 years ago people were able to appreciate original art and an original approach towards a world and its characters but maybe Disney's reign over the industry taught audiencesI don't know why is it so hard for people to step into the shoes of an opposite character, why people can't grasp that you can hate good people and love people that have done monstrous things, I don't know why 10-15 years ago people were able to appreciate original art and an original approach towards a world and its characters but maybe Disney's reign over the industry taught audiences that there is something good in boring plots and perfect superheroic characters or maybe it is just the fact that 90 percent of the audience members are straightforward morons. I mean the proof is in the pudding, why else would films like Blade Runner 2049 and Silence flop in the box office, while garbage like the Star Wars sequels and the Avengers are at the top of the lists? I don't know why people are so dumb, hateful and failing to appreciate when good stuff actually come out (it happens so rarely nowadays) and the depths to which Naughty Dog expands the world, characters and ideas of the Last of Us in Part II is nothing short of special. I don't know why most people are so dumb and I don't really give a flying ****, nor should the few who are capable of appreciating what was done here. This game is a masterpiece either way.… Expand
  51. Crtique69
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad ending how can you spare some characters life who killed main protagonist… Expand
  52. Diulhano
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é incrivel, uma verdadeira obra de arte
    Sem mais
    Causa cada sensanção diferente em cada pessoa
    Ou você odeia ou ama
    Não tem mrio termo!

    Obs: as pessoas precisam amadurecer e muito e aceitar certas coisas
    Não é porque o joel morre que o jogo é ruim, não queria que ele morresse, mas isso faz a gente sentir varias sensaçoes, odio, tristeza
    Enfim é uma obra fe aryr
    Infelizmente nossa comunidade é muito tóxica    … Expand
  53. TheNewDogs
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    1 Score to appreciate the 7 years studio contributors for the gaming environment. However this excludes Neil Druckmann’s effort, his tyranny in dogs spoiled studio 7 years’ effort. Wish someone can be brave enough to expose Neil’s secret to public and his selfishness. Thank you all other Original Naughty Dogs’ stuff!
  54. victorten
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Great story, thrilling action, best game of 2020 so far. A swan song for ps4 couldnt be better
  55. jyml8582
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Story: Terrible as far as logic is concerned. Naughty Dog failed to make the players care for new characters. Neil Druckmann insisted that after playing through the game people will understand their approach, but it only creates more questions and plot holes.

    Gameplay: Same as the previous game, only no multiplayer. There are few new mechanics that are neat but overall it plays the    Story: Terrible as far as logic is concerned. Naughty Dog failed to make the players care for new characters. Neil Druckmann insisted that after playing through the game people will understand their approach, but it only creates more questions and plot holes.

    Gameplay: Same as the previous game, only no multiplayer. There are few new mechanics that are neat but overall it plays the same. However, much less puzzle solving, and more side quests with no impact to the main game whatsoever, rewards you with bits of resources which you'd care only if you're playing in the toughest difficulties.

    Graphics: Up to par with everyone's expectations for games releasing this late in gen 8, most of the major areas are pleasantly detailed but you can still see issues with draw distance and texture pop up from time to time, quite immersion breaking.

    Sound: Good ambient sound effects bundled with somber background music, there's no joyous tunes as the dev's already mentioned before release that the game takes on a much darker tone than the previous one. Still it feels they went way overboard in that direction.

    I would not recommend this game even if it's in a $9.99 bargain bin. If you got the game for free you must burn it immediately and question the intention of the person who gave it to you.

    You should buy the game if you...
    1. Never played the first game.
    2. Have played through the entire PS4 library of games and is itching for more.
    3. Want to give it to your worst enemy.
    4. Are not going to play it but just want to support Naughty Dog for whatever reason.
    5. Enjoys a good emotional abuse.    … Expand
  56. koalagotem
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    The Last of Us 2 tries too hard to be unique and moving to the point whee it all feels basic. Killing one of the most beloved characters in gaming and then making you play half the game as the person who kills him is a daring move that I admire, but it ultimately falls flat. It just was not executed very well. Killing Joel was a decent move that I probably would have done if I were writingThe Last of Us 2 tries too hard to be unique and moving to the point whee it all feels basic. Killing one of the most beloved characters in gaming and then making you play half the game as the person who kills him is a daring move that I admire, but it ultimately falls flat. It just was not executed very well. Killing Joel was a decent move that I probably would have done if I were writing the story for this game, but once again, the execution was just nonexistent. To be completely honest, I think that this story would've ended better with Ellie being killed off. The backlash from fans would probably be even worse, and the current ending is getting way more hate than it deserves, but in a game that is meant to be depressing and hopeless, I honestly think it wouldn't be a terrible move. Naughty Dog should probably strongly consider making Tlou 3, and yes, they should have Ellie die at the end. It would be the much needed closure that this franchise needs and would help capture the feel of what this post-apocalyptic world really is about. Speaking of this post-apocalyptic world, everything just felt off about it in this game. The first game really felt like the player was doing every thing to survive in this zombie-like outbreak, but in this game the infected seem like they're in the game just because they had to due to the continuity from the first. When I think about this game, I barely even remember that the infected were in it, when they were.... the literal reason for this entire scenario. So is this game a total fail? No. It has some of the best visuals in the history of gaming, and the gameplay (while remaining the same throughout and being almost being a replica of the first game) is still extraordinary and the enemy AI was some of the smartest I've ever seen in a video game. So is the story that bad? For a triple A game, it's very good. For a Last of Us game, it is god awful. Probably my biggest gripe with the story is that this just didn't feel like it was the Last of Us. Ellie, who is my favorite character in gaming history, didn't really even feel like Ellie to me. Everything just felt off in this game, and I think most people agree. So as a standalone game, this game is an 8-10. As a Last of Us game, it is a 3-5. The reviews for this game are absolute nonsense from both sides of the coin. There are tons of people who had in their mind they were going to like the game no matter what, and there were tons of people who were going to hate the game no matter what (mostly because of the leaks.) And yes there are quite a few political points raised in this game; not as many as people make it sound like, but enough to make quite a few people upset, especially when pretty much all of it is completely unnecessary (for example, bigot sandwich.) The lgbt+ representation in this game is something almost unheard of in very popular games, so yes, a lot of lgbt+ people are going to be a little more inclined to say this game is very good. On the other side, you have people who do not like the lgbt+ representation, so they will be more inclined to say the game is not very good. In conclusion, while this game tries to be something to be more special than it is and comes across as a little pretentious, and has a somewhat lackluster plot, it's still one of the best games out there, and most of the reviews (good and bad) are biased. But as a TLOU fan, I was extremely disappointed.… Expand
  57. bernyreyes
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I don't love the idea that you have to shut out an story of forced LGBT I don't have anything against the LGBT community but guys... It's like I say, hey hey!!! Look at me I like girls so... I don't love the forced storyline and it's all. I'm done with this game.
  58. blastic
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Сomplete failure. Boring gameplay, just a movie without a good idea. Only the graphics are good.
  59. Arn4uts
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Заебись игра,хули вы ее так хуево оцениваете,конечно не все 10 баллов но 7-8 точно.(Поставил 10 специально чтобы поднять рейтинг)
  60. DPang
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    지랄염병을하고있네 병신독새끼들
    스토리작가 마약했나 검사나 해봐라 닐 드럭만도 같이 검사해라
    처음부터 끝까지 유저 기만하는 좇같은게임
  61. incxto
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A big dissapoiment. Graphics are awesome. But gameplay is old and poor. And story is pure trash.… Expand
  62. Godofwarwang
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Neil dickman ruined this game！

    He is a total egomaniac and narcissist！

    This shxt make me sick！

    PLZ DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE！！
  63. Yourrocketeer1
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just attempting to see if my browser stops working once posting a negative review.… Expand
  64. SarefSon
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    До этого, я никогда не писал рецензии или отзывы на игры. Никогда не комментировал новости или рецензии на игры на любых порталах посещённых игровой тематике. Но сейчас я промолчать просто не могу.
    Я закончил прохождение "Ласта" в воскресенье примерно около 22:00 и чёрт возьми я хорошо помню то ощущение, пустоты и тоски которое поселила во мне эта история. Это ощущение схожее с    До этого, я никогда не писал рецензии или отзывы на игры. Никогда не комментировал новости или рецензии на игры на любых порталах посещённых игровой тематике. Но сейчас я промолчать просто не могу.
    Я закончил прохождение "Ласта" в воскресенье примерно около 22:00 и чёрт возьми я хорошо помню то ощущение, пустоты и тоски которое поселила во мне эта история. Это ощущение схожее с Экзистенциальным кризисом. История девочки Эли (я все же считаю, что это именно её история) её терзания, и всё что с ней приключилось за эти две части оставляет очень много вопросов. Знаете в какой-то момент (когда я тупо залипал в титры) я чуть не разрыдался как девчонка ! Мне захотелось купить ближайший билет до Санта-Моники ворваться в кабинет к Дракману и заорать "СКАЖИ ЧТО У НЕЁ ВСЕ ХОРОШО! СКАЖИ ЧТО У ЭЛИ БУДЕТ ВСЕ ХОРОШО!!!".
    Эта игра вызвала у меня эмоции которые я не испытывал с первой части. И это потрясающе.
    И знаете, если следующая часть истории об Элли выйдет через семь лет, то для меня это будут очень долгие семь лет.
    P.S.
    Плюрализм мнений конечно должен иметь место, но честно ребят я не пониманию откуда у этой игры такие оценки, от геймеров, очень надеюсь, что ситуация исправится и разработчики получат своё признание вновь.
    P.p.s.
    Спасибо разработчикам, за этот потрясающий опыт.    … Expand
  65. Gangrall
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    The last of us part 2 should be the last game this studio makes if it doesn't understand how to treat its characters with the respect and admiration the first game fostered.
  66. Ziotyr
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Отвратительный сюжет, скучный геймплей. Вообще не понимаю чем занимались сценаристы этой игры когда сливали всех персонажей
  67. gardenol
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego cuenta con un buen gameplay, dinámico crafteo y looteo como ya estábamos acostumbrados en la primera entrega. Esta vez regresa con un notorio avance gráfico y nos trae devuelta aquellos escenarios apocalípticos con una ambientación bastante viva e intimidante sin dejar de lado el apartado musical que nos regala una vez más el maestro Santaolalla. Cuenta con una historia que nos divide como fans, pero a pesar de algún que otro fallo argumental nos deja ver los dos lados de la moneda sobre la venganza.… Expand
  68. Foul
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    It was bad. Why spoil the game to curry favor with the leftist trash without brains?
  69. XcreishiX
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    El claro ejemplo de hechar a perder una franquicia, un final sin alternativas, esto es lo que pasa cuando Sony cambia sus políticas de juego por querer meter lo correcto y la inclusión que son factores innecesarios, se olvidaron de la historia y nos vendieron humo progresista.
  70. Mokaboy
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was such a disappointment, you don't get the chance to revenge joel, the linear story made the game for me very hard to follow, there was no character development at all.
    Half of the game you play as the antagonist and its boring af 10/10 with graphics, music and environment The rest its trash    … Expand
  71. Jeferson89
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível com gráficos impressionantes.
    Uma verdadeira obra prima.
    Parabéns naughty dog e Sony
  72. Vinaymk
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG!! I am so dissapointed with it. What they did to Joel is unacceptable. The story is bad and the ending was disappointing.… Expand
  73. sevchenko44
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game doesn't need the bad reviews, even if it wasn't what you expected. People delayed this game just to make sure it was perfect for release, maybe it doesn't remind you of tlou cause the characters evolve, Ellie isnt just a kid anymore so what did you expect? Another father and daughter moment in a post apocalyptic world?
  74. sophieelsewhere
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Strong captivating story that shows both sides. Emotionally painful and wholesome moments in balance with horribly gruesome post apocalyptic moments. This game is not what I expected it to be, but Naughty Dog did one hell of a job playing with my emotions in all the good and bad ways!
  75. aliepic11
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I'm just here leaving this review, many people have already explained why this is such a travesty so I don't think I need to say anything more.
  76. Ondrej
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    Story and play time is 25 hours it would be much better if it would have IDK 18 h but they would cut those 7 boring hours and the story is rubbish just dont buy it i am giving wuite good ending beacause of graphics and animations those are so good but the story is **** up just dont buy it
  77. Jaydoggo
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible. Might be my favourite game of all time. The characters feel so real and I was more emotionally invested and unsure of how it would end than anything since The Last Jedi.
  78. hyber_wanshua
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** game. don't you play Last of us part 1 Naughty Dog？the game full of anti-society story . Just kill Joel with golf , kill house , kill dog , kill pregnant woman , force player control Abby, who kill Joel with cruelty and fight with Ellie. wtf… Expand
  79. DZUSDZONS
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Failure of the year!!! Sad but true! You can try but wait for low prices!!!
  80. rkgamer
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I am very disappointed with some of the narrative choices the writers took, it feels like a gut punch to fans that have waited 7 years for this sequel.
  81. RomBucks
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Very good game! I think it’s top 10 games in the world. It’s my opinion.
  82. amgrybee
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very disgusting naughty dog how dare you cheat tlou1 player
    trailer cheat us    … Expand
  83. dkswogus98
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It breaks my heart.The production company pursued extreme art, but failed to win sympathy from a large number of users. You will feel all the heavy hearts.
    However, innovative gameplay, graphics, realistic portrayal and dramatic production are phenomenal to the end.    … Expand
  84. Edenlake
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    what？ why？ I got this feeling that Neil **** has done this to tlous1 fans personally. Whatever, naughty dog is dead to me.
  85. GhostEli
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    You guys actually thought this was a good thing?... Naughty dogs need to be boycotted. How does this game makes anthem looks so good right now.....
  86. Wawiwww
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Perfect game. Graphics are off the charts for this generation, the gameplay has improved a great deal and makes it even more fun to play, and the story is bleak, violent and moving, just as a The Last of Us story should be.
  87. gaboguason1
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad, quiero ser muy sincero en esta crítica, le tenía MUCHA fe al juego las últimas fechas por las críticas de la prensa, pero luego de verlo con mis propios ojos, debo admitir que el juego es SUPREMAMENTE forzado en el ámbito de inclusión de minorías, durante todo el juego nos restriegan en la cara que Ellie es lesbiana, si, fue dicho y se dio a entender de manera perfecta en TLoU: Left Behind, pero por que fue a un ritmo lento y muy bien explicado y en absoluto nada incómodo, pero en cambio acá, literalmente desde el primer minuto te dicen que es lesbiana cuando a uno ni le interesa eso.

    Eso por una parte, por que luego el 80% de los diálogos entre Ellie y Dani son meras intuiciones de que se gustan, y la verdad de pasar a ser tierno paraba a ser supremamente incómodo y hasta aburrido y jarto, se sienten hasta forzados los diálogos entre ellas.

    Ahora Abby, dios mio, que personaje tan detestable, sacado de un NPC irrelevante y nada interesante y encima mata a Joel Y TENEMOS QUE CONTROLARLA LA MITAD DEL JUEGO. Pésimo personaje, y aparte hay una escena sexual super incómoda, que incluso si hubiera sido mujer o no, de igual manera esa escena se siente forzada y hasta asquerosa, hay formas de mostrar escenas sexuales en una narrativa, y definitivamente como lo mostraron con Abby, esa NO es la forma.

    Es una opinión sincera, de alguien que aunque leyó los spoilers en abril, le dio esperanzas al juego de que expliquen narrativamente hablando toda la inclusión que dieron, que por mi si incluían personajes LGBTQI+ no me importaba si no fuera relevante su sexualidad o no me lo restregaran en la cara, como lo hicieron con Bill en el primer juego que era gay y nadie sospechaba hasta que vimos que tenía una revista porno gay, y aún así, fue un personaje amado y respetado... ACA FUE TODO LO CONTRARIO.

    INCÓMODO, FORZADO, NO VARÍA CASI NADA A SU PRIMER JUEGO, EXAGERACIÓN EN ESCENAS GORE, Y MALA PUESTA NARRATIVA AL TENER QUE USAR AL ANTAGONISTA PRINCIPAL Y ASESINAR DESDE EL PRINCIPIO AL PROTAGONISTA DEL PRIMER JUEGO.    … Expand
  88. Seru
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es perfecto. El gameplay es maravilloso, muy gratificante jugarlo. Gran cantidad de secretos. Invita mucho a la exploración. Sigue teniendo ese toque de terror en algunas partes de sigilo que te hielan la sangre. Muy contento con el juego.
  89. Mo_on
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I think the game plot is the most basic scoring standard, I can not agree with this plot
  90. Wallbert
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Master Score: 3.3/10

    Game Mechanics: 5/10
    -The feel of the game is generally smooth and easy to pick up. It doesn't innovate much on the first game, however. Too many of the dynamic events are simplified to pressing Square. The most jarring mechanic was the targeting, which left something to be desired to say the least. I found myself suddenly beating an invisible wall too many times while in a fight sequence.

    Game Design/Experience: 3/10
    -The game design was lazy at best, insulting at worst. So many of the levels just felt like uninspired landscapes, one room after another. They tried to distract from it with fancy graphics (the graphics are phenomenal btw, especially considering it's on PS4), but I was seriously bored by too much of the world (I'm looking at you, Seattle hospital). They tried to make it interesting by packing the levels with lots of hostile entities, but they couldn't be bothered to even make more than like 4 runner models, I was killed by the same asian female zombie like 20 times throughout the game. The AI periodically flicks a switch from being able to see through walls, to standing directly in front of the player without noticing them. The gore is over the top and frankly disgusting, they way overdid it.

    Story: 2/10
    -In my opinion, the first game was lacking in the character development department. TLOU2 killed off the only dynamic character from the first game within 2 hours. They tried to make Ellie more interesting by introducing Dina, but it was like they expected me to have a bond with her after 1 sex scene, it just wasn't there. speaking of sex, there was way too much sexual energy in this title. Too many times it felt as if I was playing a fan fiction. Someone at Naughty Dog seriously needed some sexual relief before they got their hands on the script. The alternate story arc with Abby was completely disinteresting, especially when it was told in the backwards manner they went with. I kept asking myself "when will this part end?" only to be met with more and more of Abby's backstory. Maybe I could have opened up a bit if the story were told in chronological order and the story writers introduced more of Abby BEFORE she killed the only character I really liked from the first game. The entire last section in California felt like it was just a rehash of what we had seen over and over again before, and did nothing to add any closure to the story. The first game had me on the verge of sobbing at the end, this title merely had me crying over the 17 hours I had wasted. I wouldn't be surprised if I heard tomorrow the script-writing team was a collaboration between a teenage wattpad writer and an 8th grade Promising Young Writers award runner-up. If the title were rushed I'd be more understanding, but this stink bomb was 7 years in the making.

    Final Note: There's been a lot of debate over the topic of "forced diversity" regarding this title. Let me preface this by saying that I am a homosexual man, certainly not someone that's threatened by the "homosexual agenda." It was obvious from playing that too much of the game was just put in to score "woke points." There was no tact at all with how Naughty Dog introduced these elements, It honestly felt like a parody. The backlash this title has recieved is indicative of how poorly executed it was. If the goal is to normalize all sexual orientations in video games, its not going to be achieved by smashing a rainbow-textured hammer through all the pillars of good game design.    … Expand
  91. Mkxp
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Good gameplay, good graphics, good soundtrack but all the SJW pandering, killing good characters for shock value, make's maybe a good game to a horrible game and f*** stupid ending
  92. Darkknight7798
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game speaks for itself, graphics are one of the best of the generation, gameplay might be the best, sound effects and musics are on masterpiece level, but let me talk about the major point of the complaints, the story
    The writing is strong, the story is completely logical, but it's not the story you want it to be, it is dark, cruel, and sad. The story fits the series perfectly.
  93. Mario321
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I, for my part, genuinely enjoyed the game. Of course, it all comes down to the story. I think the story and the art of storytelling is amazing and even went beyond part one. This game forced me to emotionally go to unexplored paths of myself. It crushes and guts you to a point, where you're at the edge of stopping to play it, but you just can't quit it because the story magnetically drawsI, for my part, genuinely enjoyed the game. Of course, it all comes down to the story. I think the story and the art of storytelling is amazing and even went beyond part one. This game forced me to emotionally go to unexplored paths of myself. It crushes and guts you to a point, where you're at the edge of stopping to play it, but you just can't quit it because the story magnetically draws you back in, it takes such a massive toll on your emotional comfort. I've never experienced this with any other game before. I still catch my mind grinding about the story, even though I finished the game three days ago and this will probably not stop for a long time. I'm sure there are many ways how they could have told another story for Joel & Ellie in a different perspective, but I think they executed it in the most difficult, dark, outrageous, crushing manner, rather than playing safe and pleasing the majority of gamers with a "this is how the story must have proceeded, everything else is BS" storyline.

    From a tech point of view it's also almost perfect. Only had one AI issue with Dina trapping me in a corner one time in a very diverse 28 hour run. The graphics are astonishing and the, in my opinion, already good control system of part one got refined and enhanced. That's why I can't understand how anyone could give this game less than a 3/10. The achievements of graphics, audio and atmosphere technology are unquestionably great. TLOU2 sets the bar very high for any following games, just like the TLOU1 did 7 years ago.

    For me, expectations were met and also exceeded in many ways. I hope that this was not the last part we will see of The Last of Us franchise. I feel obliged to have this as my first review on metacritic, because I think the backlash for Naughty Dog and Druckmann is too harsh in many ways.

    I also respect your opinion if you don't like it, This review here is just my opinion.    … Expand
  94. KennedySnow
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This story and characters were amazing throughout the game but the ending is complete trash. The fight in the theater was bad because it made u play as Abby and think the u killed Ellie and Dina until it cuts to the farm they get and it would be better if the game ended there but it goes on with a 2 hour epilog to find Abby again and in the end of the final fight Abby leaves like she wanted to, killing Joel and leaving ok and Ellie wants to kill her but doesn't and lets her leave alive so the whole story is pointless. Ellie gets back home and finds that Dina left her and now she's all alone, everyone she's cared for has died or left her. This game is complete **** and the worse ending in video game history, the whole adventure and story was for nothing with everyone leaving or dying in the end besides the one that should've.… Expand
  95. MrKiji
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    They did not allow my full review so,

    Summary: The gameplay in overall is worse than average, you get some beautiful moments with graphics, some story moments like Ellie guitar play to Dina, Ellie and Joel together moments and the youthinkitistheendingbutit'snot moments, but sadly you'll get bored between those. Graphics: 9/10 Music: 7/10 Gameplay: 4/10 Price/Quality ratio:    They did not allow my full review so,

    Summary:

    The gameplay in overall is worse than average, you get some beautiful moments with graphics, some story moments like Ellie guitar play to Dina, Ellie and Joel together moments and the youthinkitistheendingbutit'snot moments, but sadly you'll get bored between those.

    Graphics: 9/10
    Music: 7/10
    Gameplay: 4/10
    Price/Quality ratio: 2/10
    Characters: 2/10
    Story: 0/10.

    Overall: 3/10. And this is the best it deserves.

    My advice:

    Don't spend money on it, borrow it or just watch someone on Youtube/Twitch playing it. If you buy it and play it yourself, my best advice is, that when you fight Ellie, get yourself killed by her all the possible ways she can, then stop the game and sell it for someone else.    … Expand
  96. zheyuezhao
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay this game is honestly not terrible but just really really disappointing.… Expand
  97. vesquez
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Shame on you Neil Get out of NAUGHTYDOG
    Go make a art film and never come back to Game industry
  98. andreschaves95
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A lot of these grades come from people who didn't even bother playing the game. A game that tells its story and plays with your emotions like no other, making you question whether what you're doing is right or wrong; all this throughout the entire game. No words can describe the mix of feelings this game gives to those who look into its details. One of the greatest -if not the greatest-A lot of these grades come from people who didn't even bother playing the game. A game that tells its story and plays with your emotions like no other, making you question whether what you're doing is right or wrong; all this throughout the entire game. No words can describe the mix of feelings this game gives to those who look into its details. One of the greatest -if not the greatest- narrative achievements in gaming history, coming nothing short of excellent in its technical aspects and presentation.… Expand
  99. CardboardASK
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game has stunning ghrapichs, intense gameplay and a set of new and familier characters. The story might be a bit to dark for some people and some of the sections with infected are some of the most creepy and nasty things I have ever seen in a video game.
  100. Pipimaus12
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Bit disappointing story. Elli is a miserable cow. Felt much more sympathy for Abby
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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