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. pleasekilmeAbby
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    thanks neil , this game gave me heavily depression , just waiting for the movie , i think those hollywood directors will make this movie great as it was but without your help , neil
  2. hibiku
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    the game is utter garbage. it’s basically a sjw wet dreams mix with bad storytelling, the characters were all of sudden became a different people, this game just tried to shove a lgbtq political agenda and have the game main writer fired because of their disagreement, please do me a favor and dont buy this game and if you called me hokophobic, well im not i liked playing life is strangethe game is utter garbage. it’s basically a sjw wet dreams mix with bad storytelling, the characters were all of sudden became a different people, this game just tried to shove a lgbtq political agenda and have the game main writer fired because of their disagreement, please do me a favor and dont buy this game and if you called me hokophobic, well im not i liked playing life is strange which is a gay story, bad game are just bad… Expand
  3. Aboodq45
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Disappointment in story ,characters and conclusion levels , after the masterpiece last of us this part brought shame ,shame on you naughtydog
  4. Isiah724
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The only reason that it’s even getting a 1 is cause of the graphics other then that this game is complete garbage cause of the fact that it completely ruins the characters that we liked from the first game the story is absolutely horrible because it forces you to play as a certain character that is unlikeable cause of something that happens in the beginning of the game and they try toThe only reason that it’s even getting a 1 is cause of the graphics other then that this game is complete garbage cause of the fact that it completely ruins the characters that we liked from the first game the story is absolutely horrible because it forces you to play as a certain character that is unlikeable cause of something that happens in the beginning of the game and they try to make her a likable character and naughty dog failed miserably… Expand
  5. Onetimereviewer
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This game destroys what made the original's story so compelling - the relationship between Ellie and Joel. Their complex relationship was the true main character, and there is nothing in this game that compares remotely.
    The entire story is an utterly unoriginal revenge trope, and the story-telling is bland, unstructured and void of complexity which, in fact, can also be applied to its    This game destroys what made the original's story so compelling - the relationship between Ellie and Joel. Their complex relationship was the true main character, and there is nothing in this game that compares remotely.
    The entire story is an utterly unoriginal revenge trope, and the story-telling is bland, unstructured and void of complexity which, in fact, can also be applied to its central characters. Nothing makes the player feel motivated to 'get revenge' as the entire reason players enjoyed the first game is destroyed in the beginning. What is the point of getting revenge if the developers remove the reason you picked the game up in the first place?

    It is nice to see LGBT characters central to the plot and their relationship doesn't feel overly forced, but their writing is so banal you don't even want to try caring about their protection. They go off on long, uninteresting conversations as if the writers are trying to make the writing and their backstories feel real, but it just comes off us predictable and bothersome.

    There is really nothing interesting gameplay wise that this game does better than any of its contemporaries; you walk into a new area and know exactly where the next firefight will take place after you reach the next cutscene.
    This is pretty much the underlying disappointment of this game - it is entirely predictable in every aspect.

    They say the game is being review-bombed for its inclusion of LGBT content and 'ugly' central antagonist, but may I suggest that it may be getting review bombed by the professional gaming industry with positive reviews because they WANT and NEED it to succeed.

    This is a complete failure in story-telling, character development, the thematic ties to its setting, originality and ultimately being a successor to one of the most beloved games of the 21st century.

    Graphics are decent though.    … Expand
  6. Capture_God
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Story based game with one of the **** stories ever, also SJW bomb. Mediocre gameplay with nothing new compared to the first except perhaps bigger maps to explore
  7. Mondays_
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This was one of the most unsatisfactory, and least fun video games I have played in my entire life.

    It was as if in star wars, Han Solo's millennium falcon just wouldn't start and luke accidentally lost his lightsaber. It was extremely depressing, and had no resolution to that depression. There were pointless sex scenes which added nothing, NOTHING, to the story, and there was such    This was one of the most unsatisfactory, and least fun video games I have played in my entire life.

    It was as if in star wars, Han Solo's millennium falcon just wouldn't start and luke accidentally lost his lightsaber.

    It was extremely depressing, and had no resolution to that depression.

    There were pointless sex scenes which added nothing, NOTHING, to the story, and there was such minimal character development.

    The two words I can use to describe this game are unsatisfactory, and boring.

    The game is full of bugs and feels like a leaked beta copy almost.

    The developers should really be disgraced right now, releasing this aweful sequel to one of the greatest games of the genaration.


    Terrible.    … Expand
  8. chaushiang
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    The combat mode is excellent. But the failed character setting and the lack of logical plot make this game the worst game in 2020.
  9. nik0la
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    This game is slap in the face to all the true fans of the first game. I am not sure why the story had to be this crappy. If one of the most loved protagonists had to die, ND could've given them "better", more heroic death, possibly at the end of the game. I hope ND will lose a lot of money and will serve as an example to other companies, not to force political agendas where they shouldn'tThis game is slap in the face to all the true fans of the first game. I am not sure why the story had to be this crappy. If one of the most loved protagonists had to die, ND could've given them "better", more heroic death, possibly at the end of the game. I hope ND will lose a lot of money and will serve as an example to other companies, not to force political agendas where they shouldn't exist.
    The gameplay is ok, but not so much of improvement over the first game. The scenery and graphics are great. The story is crap and games like this should be all about the good story.    … Expand
  10. metacritic07
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    **** your story line....is really bad people no waitng this **** last of us 2 deserve this
  11. UpriverPuppy
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine you have a favorite movie. A movie about a beautiful relationship being formed between Two people. Who grow from strangers to family in a masterfully written tale. Who would sacrifice anything for each other’s safety and well-being.

    Now imagine that after 7 years you are given a sequel to that movie. You imagine the wonderful adventures these two will go on, and how much it will mean to you, especially now that the relationship is already formed. And you excitedly go sit down to watch the sequel, and as soon as you hit play, a strange jacked up woman beats the main character to death with a golf club and then the rest of the movie is about her love life.

    That is literally this game.

    The story is so forced that there are times I had to pause the game and think of the motivations of the character because I couldn’t comprehend what the reasons were for doing what they were doing. Making me feel that I was missing something..... but I wasn’t.

    On top of that this game took inclusivity, which is by its nature a great thing, and cranked it up to 400,000% to the point that I wasn’t sure if I was watching something progressive or regressive. When my team is made up of a female bodybuilder, a physically handicapped woman, a transgender man, a lesbian couple, an interracial couple, a Jewish woman, many various minorities, and a pregnant woman... and at the same time the two strongest white male leads (who were the heroes of the first installment) have their IQs dropped to 15 so the writers can have them walk into the most obvious trap ever; I’m left questioning if what I’m watching is actually progressive, or borderline condescending.

    I feel betrayed, and it is very sad because the actual gameplay is rather fun... the graphics are amazing... and It’s being built on the foundation of the story of one of the best games of all time. The ingredients are there for this to succeed tremendously. But it doesn’t. The character you play as is so insanely unlikable that there are moments where you are rooting for the people you’re being asked to kill to kill you. As that would make you feel better. This game puts you in a position where you will set your controller down and say. “I don’t want to do this, I just want to have fun, why are you making me do this?”    … Expand
  12. Raidou
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hicieron lo mismo que rotten tomatoes, primero compran a los criticos, ahora no puedo votar, que sigue que cierrren las votaciones de las personas?
    Este juego apesta te hacen sentir mal por las acciones que el mismo juego te hace tomar, tanto habla de venganza para que termine asi? pff    … Expand
  13. Flamenco
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Naugthy Dog tiene muy buenos trabajadores, que han hecho sin dudar alguna, un trabajazo de 10. Tristemente, les toco tener como directo a Neil Druckman, una lastima.
    Por lo menos creo que no se han cagado en la magia del primero y eso es suficiente para mi. Creo que el juego solo por su historia se merece un 10.. pero negativo xd.
  14. ljalex6969
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    I registered an account in Metacritic just to leave this review. I can't believe I waited 6 years and avoided all spoilers to play this game. Other than visual improvement, the story itself is bad from beginning to end. Game is disturbing and tedious. Pace is slow and lengthy. Not worth the time and money. AVOID AT ALL COST.
  15. Chet_church
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If I choose not to like the game within the first hour. Then I don’t like it. I don’t have to play the whole game To decide my opinion meta critic no matter how much money naughty dog gives you to reset the games user scores. The game was basic and nothing outside of the graphic was good. Naughty dog your time is up. Thanks for having me save money on your next two games until you go out of business. Neil ****… Expand
  16. Kalleby
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    A história é péssima e os gráficos medíocres acho que deveria ter sido mais polido
  17. Ler_94
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This is what a waste of load looks alike!
    The game plot and the scenes of a pathetic re 4 cheap copy that looks similar.
    Maybe this is what it felt like wasting my time playing a game about oh god i cant even spell the word
  18. Watchurbak19
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Was so excited for this game, but like most true reviews on here the story is crap sure the graphics are good but man did the writing in this game suck.
  19. Floydorion
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Jogo decepciona em todos os sentidos do quesito história. Colocaram Joel como um paspalho que fala o nome para qualquer um. É uma palhaçada, você pegar um cara que foi contrabandista por 20 anos e que no primeiro jogo mostra que não confia em qualquer um, e transformar ele num qualquer que fala seu nome.

    Ridículo, a ND esqueceu que o que consagrou o primeiro jogo foi a história. Aí nos    Jogo decepciona em todos os sentidos do quesito história. Colocaram Joel como um paspalho que fala o nome para qualquer um. É uma palhaçada, você pegar um cara que foi contrabandista por 20 anos e que no primeiro jogo mostra que não confia em qualquer um, e transformar ele num qualquer que fala seu nome.

    Ridículo, a ND esqueceu que o que consagrou o primeiro jogo foi a história. Aí nos força criar empatia por uma personagem fraca e sem sentido dae tal forma. E aquele final? Que coisa ridícula! Mensagem de que a vingança não vale a pena, mas a Ellie a matou todo mundo que entrou na frente, para chegar no fim fazer aquela merda. Prefiro esquecer que esse jogo se quer foi lançado.

    Sou fã incondicional do primeiro jogo, mas esse segundo foi um fiasco.

    Se gostaram do primeiro pela história e personagens cativantes, não jogue este porque irá jogar dinheiro fora.    … Expand
  20. Conjuredevil
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Never in a million years I thought I would be writing this review. I was insanely excited for this game , finished within 3 days - 30 hours. Utterly disappointed with the story arc and character development. Misleading trailers , half game is you know what. Please don’t make a third. If you have any doubts I haven’t played the game please look at my trophies PSN : Conjuredevil.
  21. LevelHeadedJack
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This game isn't getting review bombed. It's getting honest feedback on how gut-wrenchingly abominable it is. In reality, mainstream reviewers are being paid to give it good reviews and / or are being threatened with blacklisting for talking about how bad it is. Look at any large Youtuber or third-party entity who has no direct connection to the industry, and the reviews are identical.This game isn't getting review bombed. It's getting honest feedback on how gut-wrenchingly abominable it is. In reality, mainstream reviewers are being paid to give it good reviews and / or are being threatened with blacklisting for talking about how bad it is. Look at any large Youtuber or third-party entity who has no direct connection to the industry, and the reviews are identical. AngryJoe, Pewdiepie, Tyler1, all rate the game at 1/10 or below.

    Why is the game being rated so low? Well, for one very glaring reason that has nothing to do with homophobia. Plenty of games feature gay / non-binary characters, but everyone accepts them because they are amazing - like in Apex Legends.

    The utter hate for this game has to do with the fact that in the first two hours, they take half of what made the first game salable - Joel, and brutally murder him. Then, a few hours later, they make you play as the person who murdered him, and they try to get you to sympathize with her actions. Then, the top it all off, at the very end, after playing as Ellie and killing hundreds of people - you don't kill the person who killed your father in the end. Only a psychotic would find this story acceptable or not morally repugnant.

    This is probably going to ruin Naughty Dog, but Neil Druckmann and co. are so arrogant as to think that people not liking their game is either due to homophobia or "bots." The reality is that the market will dictate their fate. The company might go bankrupt as a result of this horrible treatment of one of their only franchises, as well as their treatment of fans. Naughty Dog games never had enough depth to warrant high sales rates other than likable / salable characters. Without their characters, their games are boring, linear, and critically lacking in depth. They just killed their best one and then had you play as their killer. They'll probably murder Nathan Drake yet, if they get to even make Unchartered 5. I doubt they would.    … Expand
  22. Serg_1
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Бессмысленный сюжет, который полностью уничтожает сюжет первой части, посредственная цель главных героев, которая заканчивается ничем! Бессмысленное лгбт навязывание, которые ну никак не вписывается в игру, что это есть и что его нет (дегенеративность). В плюсах игры можно подчеркнуть прекрасную графику, хорошую режиссуру сцен, хорошие диалоги и атмосферу заброшенных городов… Expand
  23. Marblewarrior
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The game was incredibly disappointing. I won’t get into politics like most, I could care less. But I thought the story was **** honestly. I just didn’t enjoy it. I loved the first game.
  24. HeraldtheMoose
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The reviews say it all. They ruined it they just ruined it. They made a game and copy and pasted the last of us onto the title.… Expand
  25. GreenTeaNeko
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    We truly live in the darkest timeline, this was the worst sequel posible for the Master Piece that was tlou 1.
  26. Sisko7
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm completely disappointed, I wish I found out about the spoilers before purchasing the game. This narrative is unplayable. How could someone mess up so bad :(… Expand
  27. CHPF17
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    a masterpiece graphically, and gameplay, but the last of us is good because of the story, The Last of us part 2 is horrible in the story...
  28. CrustySquadron
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Good: - Graphics and music.

    Bad: - the characters
    - the story
    - disrespect towards both fans and characters.

    This game's story is going to be taught to future video games creators as how NOT to make a story.
    Pathetic storytelling.
  29. Jorgedumpling
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA i knew since the leaks that this was gonna be such a piece of S
  30. Gamersince90s
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    Nowhere near as good as the first one
    Too many plot holes
    Cliche after Cliche
    Predictable
    Lazy writing

    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Story 0/10 this is what they come up after 7 years? Ish story is 100 times better

    Crunch was not worth it no wonder employees leaving
    GOTY 2020 no contest "Garbage of the Year"
  31. JGS1703
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    I'll start by saying that i have played TLOU1, and i loved it, as it was one of the most beautifully crafted stories that delved deep into the human psyche as to why things happen the way they do and why humans act the way they act in certain situations.

    That being said, i hoped so much for TLOU2 to give me something close or equal to that, but it obviously and unfortunately didn't, and    I'll start by saying that i have played TLOU1, and i loved it, as it was one of the most beautifully crafted stories that delved deep into the human psyche as to why things happen the way they do and why humans act the way they act in certain situations.

    That being said, i hoped so much for TLOU2 to give me something close or equal to that, but it obviously and unfortunately didn't, and i'll start by pointing out why - the death of Joel and the rushed, cliché, exhausted and terribly written revenge story that the game forces on you for the entire game.

    First is the contrivances and plot induced stupidity. And what i mean by that is a character or various characters acting stupid or acting in a way that does not match their personality to fuel a plot, and that plot device is so played out, so goddamn cliché that it hurts to see and play here, because not only does this game suffer a lot from this, but it so happens that one of the most iconic characters in gaming, Joel Miller, does aswell and that's sad.

    Let's see about the scene of his death and how it happened to really dig in as to why he suffered from this plot induced stupidity. First, a group of random survivors interact with Joel, with (seemingly, at first) helpful intentions, but Joe,l with his 25 years of experience in this harsh, cruel world would know better than to trust some random GTA Posse that he encountered not a minute ago. So he goes inside the residence with all those random and suspicious people, all of which were visibly armed and asking a whole lot of questions. Joel goes head in this group of people, and stands in the middle of the **** room where he then reveals his name. This is where the game simply lost my attention, from this point forward i felt i wasted my time and my money on it because there are so many contrivances here, that it's really difficult to point them all out, but here we go:

    First, Joel would most likely not reveal his name nor accept any help from these strangers, and if he did accept help he would be very wary of anything that might've looked like a threat, and that's all counting with his years of experience, which the writers forgot to acknowledge when writing this entire scene. He does everything in his power to be killed, i am not joking nor overexaggerating, he literally does everything he needs, step by step to get killed. In multiple occasions in tlou1, Joel demonstrated incredible awareness of his surroundings and seemed very wary of other people, regardless of how helpful or harmed they might've seen. I'll recall the scene where Joel is riding into a city, and he encounters a hunter trying to fool him by saying he's injured and needs help. Joel immediately understands it's an ambush and runs the guy over, confirming his suspicions when half a dozen hunters jump out of cover to try and stop him. After this encounter, he kills all the hunters and says to Ellie that he was also once a hunter, so he figured it probably was a trap anyways. Now tell me, where is this Joel? This man who was once a raider in a wasteland filled with criminals, this Joel who was smuggling goods in the beggining of the first game? Has he simply forgotten how to survive and live in this world?

    One excuse i've heard is "oh come on man, he's not the same, he's gone soft." but that's no justification for bad writing and to induce a character to act a certain way because the plot requires it. In this case, the plot requires a revenge story, so the plot requires Joel to die, and so it requires him to act incredibly out of character for all that to happen. THAT is bad writing, and even if he did get older, it's only 5 years, in TLOU 1 he was 52 for god's sake, and 20 years before the events of the first game he was surviving, killing, and seeing **** few people have. 5 years of being soft does NOT erase the other 20 years that he's been out in the world trying to survive. In 5 years you're telling me he didn't face any harsh situations? any hard choices? nothing? It hurts my brain to try and justify this game because you simply cannot, it is impossible.

    Well, that was the elephant in the room, now for my final considerations:

    The game's graphics are the most beautiful Naughty Dog's ever crafted, the gameplay is exactly the same as the first game and all the positives you could have about this game are overshadowed by the incredibly horribly written story, and plot induced stupidity, and the inability to ACTUALLY get revenge, since Ellie does not kill Joel's murderer, which also makes no sense, since she kills everyone else anyways. Do not waste your money nor your time with this game, it's not worth it, and i hope ND can learn with this horrible mistake    … Expand
  32. karta0681608
    Jun 6, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole story is just piece if sxxx. Why those SJW just go fxxk themselves?
    The Game is not bad, but story was so disgusting.

    Story - 0    … Expand
  33. LazichoK
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Не могу сказать многое об игре, я ожидал большего от Naughty Dog. Но как оказалось зря...
    Суть в том что, с половины игрового процесса вы начинаете играть за убийцу Джоела... и этот персонаж абсолютно не интересный. И кстати по поводу всех персонажей женского пола, вы мог ли бы сделать их красивыми, не знаю каких дебилов вы там слушаете, но вы могли это сделать. 2я часть абсолютно не сравнится с первой частью!    … Expand
  34. DerFuhrer1991
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    It's only exist to show and push some Agendas. Without looking to players requirements and criterias.
  35. Voidfang
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    A much loved franchised with some of the most beloved characters in gaming history thrown away for a
    for a horrible revenge story. What a shame.
  36. Akihabaraaction
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Graphic 10/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Story 0/10

    Graphic is amazing. Gameplay is good but whole story is suck.
  37. BadEnoughToMake
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    .....Story killed the game. The animation was great, why it gets a one. News a few more characters to post but I have nothing else to say.
  38. cristianMNG
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Killing one of the most beloved gaming characters for pure shock value, then going into a quest of revenge killing tons of people along the way just to suddenly decide its bad to kill and let the murderer go is completely idiotic
  39. XoMoonlightxo
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Just don't know what to say (Why do I waiting for this game for 7 years)...!
  40. OpinionMinion
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    The Story in tlou 2 is so bad... it ruined this game totally!
    Watch the videos out there and then decide for yourself whether you buy it.
  41. VentusX24
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where to begin with this game...I avoided the rumors, ignored all the copyright abuse of sony for so much as breathing about this game. I wanted to believe Naughty Dog would deliver as they did for the first game. BOY was I wrong: the only thing they did (like the first game) made it look nice. This is a BEAUTIFUL game. The problem is the story and characters. Whoever wrote them needs to be fired and blacklisted because what I was forced to endure was The Last Jedi levels of terrible story writing and character assassination.

    Joel, the way they send off this amazing character is disgusting. We're forced to play a disgusting and terrible woman after we watch her BEAT Joel's head in with a golf club and Naughty Dog expects us to LIKE HER!? She is fundamentally an evil character, every time I played her I purposely let her die because I found it humors against this character who had done nothing to make me like her. Seven years of waiting for this game and all we're rewarded with is Abby practicing her golf stroke on Joel's head!

    The entire game there is nothing to make her endearing, nothing to make her sympathetic or understandable, and at the end when Ellie, who until now has carved a bloody path to get to this disgusting character, has her hands around her neck choking her...she lets her go...WHAT!? The person who KILLED Joel, your father figure, after you carved a bloody path to get to her and you LET HER GO!?

    I don't care about the 'Revenge is bad' dumb message, this is an insult to Joel, Ellie, and all the loyal fans who waited nearly 7 years for this game, only for Sony and Neil to slap us in the face and tell us we better like their **** or else we're every name in the book companies call us when we don't like the message they're trying to force down our throat.

    1/10. The Last of Us stood out thanks to its amazing story and beautiful graphics. This game only has graphics and a pice of **** story that will be forever remembered for being absolute garbage. I hope it was worth it Naughty Dog.    … Expand
  42. Matheusedus
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Belos gráficos o resto é bosta, historia horrivel, vamos fingir que nem existe assim o 1 vai ficar na história com uma boa lembrança
  43. Dimon79
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Обязательно было вставлять этих нелюдей, как вы задолбали со своими Пидарасами и Лезби сука... горит пиздец от вашей толерантности
  44. Skaynet
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Worst story ever. Naughty dog just killed all they joy on this game. Graphics are awesome but the writing and story are crapp. It's like the whole writing team made a career suicide.
  45. ebrahim7
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    its a game with a VERY nice graphics that when you pass trough it , its just a Torture porn with bad story.
    very disturbing scenes from killing pregnant women's with knife to killing dogs which you have usually no choice in the matter . game is very slow in every thing from progress to even draw and reload weapons . its heavily influenced by its writer political agenda and point of view    its a game with a VERY nice graphics that when you pass trough it , its just a Torture porn with bad story.
    very disturbing scenes from killing pregnant women's with knife to killing dogs which you have usually no choice in the matter . game is very slow in every thing from progress to even draw and reload weapons . its heavily influenced by its writer political agenda and point of view that they try to force on player in a very bad way for example to prove gender equality one of female characters that you play with have bigger arm and muscles than Floyd Mayweather a professional boxer which not only breaks your immersion because it doesn't look realistic but you ask yourself what dose having big muscles have to do anything with gender equality that they went this route ?! and after all the taste that a entertainment product leave in your mouth is very important and its a very bad taste for this one . i give it 1/10 because its nothing but a good looking game and i don't give a game 10/10 just because it looks nice to eye .    … Expand
  46. Suvaru
    Jun 8, 2021
    1
    Sure, graphics are amazing and gameplay is okay or average, just like the first one.
    But who cares about that when you have ruined everything with this absolute poor story.
    Thanks, Neil!
  47. Neponen
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    It is just so boring. Gameplay has all the old glitches and only things new are pretty much rope mechanics and **** tier story.
  48. MadMajima
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    I sold this game.
    I bought Tekken 7 and Saints Row 3 Remastered with the money.
    The game is boring and it has a lot of bugs.
    The real "The Last Of Us 2" is "Left Behind".
  49. SaintSocks
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    I feel like Neil handed in his erotic fan fiction instead of the real script when he accidentally burned it while smoking his employees' resignation letters. It's clear they were grasping for straws and whipped up some top tier deviant-art writing skills to give any excuse to make this game.
  50. Makthulhu
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    They don't have the slightest respect for the characters or the story, the worst game i've seen in a long time, completely souless, pretty graphics don't make a good game
  51. Veronicaaa
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - They killed the main and favorite character in the game.
    - Cruelly.
    - He surrendered without being able to defend himself and die with honor.
    - In front of his daughter, he saved and adopted, which is why she also saved him.
    - The game sensualizes her unnecessarily, she still looks like a girl.
    - Discouraging focus on her sexuality.
    - The player has to control Joel's killer.
    - Ellie is very weak as a protagonist.
    - All this to turn the story into an activist agenda. What a # @ & %% ¥ sadistic, voyeuristic script Naughty Dog.    … Expand
  52. tamataro
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    Garbage Of The Year in 2020.
    If you are big fan of "The Last of Us 1", NEVER BUY OR PLAY THIS GARBAGE GAME.
  53. Curseking
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game isn’t bad as a result of shoddy craftsmanship, or clunky controls... No, this game is bad because it is mercilessly grim, and full of cynical, performative gestures designed to ingratiate itself to the worst sort of toxic, internet SJW’s. It opportunistically works it’s way down a checklist of hot button issues, especially regarding representation, while exuding this snide, pretentious attitude about it the whole way through. It seems to be calling it’s own audience a bunch of chauvinist pigs for no discernible reason. “See?!” It says. “Women aren’t just objects for YOUR enjoyment!!” Yeah, okay, fine. Some girls are buff or whatever, I guess? But this game is full of machismo-approved pornographic ultra violence. “Shut up!” It replies. “That’s all just a metaphor for what it feels like to live with the trauma YOU inflict upon the world every single day.” Yeah, okay. I’m gonna go play FF7R and listen to music now. You...try and feel better, okay? Maybe link up with someone who likes you and do something fun today. “Get back here, pervert!! I’m not done talking to-“… Expand
  54. rafaelcarvieira
    Oct 24, 2020
    1
    Destroyed history. A serious character became a Who** in exchange for coffee. Gamers don't like to be manipulated. They are not like TV viewers.
  55. Tomythto
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Guys, buy game and refund it within an hour. This way they will drop its price where it is worth to buy it.
  56. Tonyleejiajia
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only 1. This 1 is for the picture, and your work with people with disabilities. But the plot, that's ****… Expand
  57. Peron
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    A bad history. The final is horrible. I dont like this game, I wait for this ****
  58. Alvinsensius
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bad storyline, its really confusing and already have no desire after the scene where Joel’s death.… Expand
  59. Lestu
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lots of SJW agenda and a bad story to go along with it. Naughty dog ruined a great franchise.… Expand
  60. mari123
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Me afecto mucho la muerte de Joel ; creo que mereció un mejor final...
    buenas gráficas
    la historia no me gusto mucho .
    the last of us 1 su historia me gusto más .
  61. Ammarsl
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This is the biggest let down I have ever experienced in gaming I absolutely do not recommend it I wish I never bought and wasted my money and time on it the only good thing I can say about this game is that it has amazing graphics one of the best of this generation but that alone doesn't excuse the horrible story line in a story driven game and one of the worst sequels of all time did howThis is the biggest let down I have ever experienced in gaming I absolutely do not recommend it I wish I never bought and wasted my money and time on it the only good thing I can say about this game is that it has amazing graphics one of the best of this generation but that alone doesn't excuse the horrible story line in a story driven game and one of the worst sequels of all time did how could naughty dog have seen this and said perfect did they honestly think this was great?.… Expand
  62. TheDeacon
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The Last of Us Part II

    I've spent a lot of time contemplating a review of this particular game. I don't usually review games in general on any forum - thus this being my first Metacritic review - some will claim "review bomb" but this is not the case, please hear me out. The first installment of this game was a masterpiece, it featured lovable characters that many people (including    The Last of Us Part II

    I've spent a lot of time contemplating a review of this particular game. I don't usually review games in general on any forum - thus this being my first Metacritic review - some will claim "review bomb" but this is not the case, please hear me out.

    The first installment of this game was a masterpiece, it featured lovable characters that many people (including myself) became attached to, just as in other games like Tomb Raider, but with the added emotional character attachment that oft doesn't develop, or at least not on such a deep level in video games. Along with the great narrative and exciting adventure that made TLoU so great.

    When I heard ND was making a TLoU2 I was excited to continue this adventure with the beloved characters I had become emotionally attached to, however this game took a turn for the worse early in my playthrough as the series' main protagonist fate was revealed.

    I wasn't a fan of the new characters, and it certainly wasn't what I thought I would be playing when I pre-ordered The Last of Us 2. As I was playing through I often thought to myself that this should have been a new IP, maybe named "Vengeance" or something rather than marketing it as TLoU2, it seems kind of like a bait and switch to me. In addition the gratuitous violence was on a new level, I'm sure this was what ND was going for but I wasn't a fan of it.

    The game play was somewhat improved over the original while not being top notch, I was not unhappy with that aspect nor was I unhappy with the visuals or the environments as I prefer more linear games. The animations were top notch, however I did feel the game was too long, it could have been half the play-time and achieved the same end result. About half way through I was ready for the credits to roll.

    I can't help but feel as I stated before that this should have been a new IP, which I think would have had more positive reviews, but a TLoU game this is not thus the low review score.

    Here's my take:

    Graphics: 9/10 - very good
    Environment: 7/10 - very good
    Animations: 9/10 - top notch
    Mechanics: 5/10 - good enough for the type of game it is
    Narrative: 0/10 - not good, not TLoU
    Characters: 1/10 - I barely remember their names let alone like them, other than Ellie
    Play-time: 3/10 - too long
    Gore: 0/10 - excessive and unnecessary
    Marketing: 0/10 - misleading

    In conclusion I will just say this, I'm disappointed with the game and ND, you're better than this! And I look forward to more masterpieces like Uncharted, but I'll probably not be buying any more TLoU games in the future.    … Expand
  63. egomaniac213
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't waste your money or time with this game horrendous story doesn't make any sense they treat Joel and Tommy like retards they would never be that stupid they survived for 40 years plus in the Apocalypse and for Joel to die like that doesn't fit in his character at all he was always to smart to trust random people but now he just announces himself to randoms ? ok naughty dog you forgot your own **** story didn't you ,the trailers where a sham they lied to us naughty dog has robed us and its so sad wheat they've done to their fans which i was one of them absolutely pathetic 1/10 for a reason **** gameplay **** story and decent graphics… Expand
  64. Tiwwall
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The game itself has beautiful graphics but lacks the almost recycled gameplay of the first, identical Npc's and the ending is simply disappointing. Do yourself a favor and invest your money in another thing.
  65. alonsoryu
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wtf? The worst thing must be the part III... What a disappointment of game, all that waiting for this crappy game.… Expand
  66. TvojTatko
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Technically, it's a great game, but Last of Us is a series that was unique to its story. The story of TLOU part II is a big disappointment, I definitely do not recommend it to the fans of the first part
  67. CRXUQNV
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    LGBT+, anti traditional, anti human, torn storytelling, questionable plot decisions - all together gives you worst game of the year.
  68. krassofnod
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    *sighs*

    Really Neil. As a member of the LGBTQ community I am appalled that this is what passes for storytelling these days. EVEN I can see the virtue signaling and after the reveal of Ellie being a lesbian in the DLC for the first game I thought we would actually get some sort of inclusive loving moment between her and her lover. No we get this instead: and what did we get? 1/10    *sighs*

    Really Neil. As a member of the LGBTQ community I am appalled that this is what passes for storytelling these days. EVEN I can see the virtue signaling and after the reveal of Ellie being a lesbian in the DLC for the first game I thought we would actually get some sort of inclusive loving moment between her and her lover.

    No we get this instead: and what did we get?

    1/10 Gameplay - they didn't change this much from the first game, 7 years later, this really does just feel like chapter 2, not a new game but the same game with more story being told.

    0/10 - Story.... what in the actual...... I am not kidding, the story is a disjointed pandering mess. People need to STOP listening to twitter and STOP listening to Anita. It's time we remove these cancers that are frankly tearing down our communities and the goodwill we have been working on for the last 60 years. Then when you had the actual opportunity to have an inclusive sex scene in the game, you choose to make a slightly rapey straight scene, that was not touching, that was not at all endearing (this is different than something intended for erotic purpose)? LITERALLY WTF were you thinking?

    7/10 - Graphics, literally the only redeeming factor this game has is how good it looks and how smooth the animations are... for the time it took and the progress since, this could have been much better.

    Seriously I want my money back. I should never have bought this game and frankly OFFENDED at the way it treats LGBTQ issues/ellie's relationship. It's an outright INSULT to the LGBTQ community.

    Harvey Milk didn't die for Anita Sarkessian to RUIN the LGBTQ movement's progress with her faux feminist -give me money- agenda.

    Side note: Metacritic keeps erroring out my response here. Are they intentionally blocking low reviews of the game?    … Expand
  69. Dylan1999
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a total disgrace.
    Where do I begin with?
    The plot holes just break what the game had stabilised before in the first game    … Expand
  70. yisna
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am so disappointed! This has nothing to do with Homophobe! The story and character development makes no sense!… Expand
  71. muffyn82
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Good graphics. That's the only thing positive about the game. How far ND has fallen.
  72. Faustc908
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Horrible story. Game is bad. Technically it is fine but the story line was horrid.
  73. Dacknick
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics and the sound engineers did an good job bring that chilling clicking sound that I loved in the first game. But sadly, this game is more sit, watch and listen to what the developers message of ‘story’ is. Characters are tossed away like small trash and you feel forced to continue since what you can about is teased in doses. Lackluster and honestly disappointed in the game.… Expand
  74. Hedig
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    I have never been more saddened by playing an IP that I loved so much than by playing the last of us 2. The only reason that I loved the first last of us as much I did was the story and more than that, the relationship between Ellie and Joel and how it evolved throughout the entirety of the game. In the last of us 2, that doesn't exist. Characters like Dina are just bland and feel likeI have never been more saddened by playing an IP that I loved so much than by playing the last of us 2. The only reason that I loved the first last of us as much I did was the story and more than that, the relationship between Ellie and Joel and how it evolved throughout the entirety of the game. In the last of us 2, that doesn't exist. Characters like Dina are just bland and feel like forced additions to just advance an agenda.
    I will say that the environments and the voice acting were really beautiful. Sadly though that isn't why I wanted to play the last of us 2. I wanted more of Joel, I wanted more of Ellie. I wanted more of their chemistry. But let's just say I didn't get any of that.
    To me the end of the last of us will always be the ending of the first game.    … Expand
  75. smsmedic
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The amazing graphics can't make up for the poorly written story where characters don't even act or do things they would in the original game like when Joel starts trusting stranger's out of nowhere and gets killed for it! Then the game forces you to play as unlikable people for the game. Dunno what happened but it was a pain to play… Expand
  76. Slevinnn
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Holy s!@#, made an account on MC especially to estimate this """game""". thanks for worst 2nd part of games since 10s probably
  77. Alex_33_
    Jul 19, 2020
    1
    Как игре с таким сюжетом ставят больше 3? В первой части хоть сюжет был, дополнения не в счет. Кто ставит высокие оценки, учтите следующую игру сделают еще хуже.
  78. yumexu
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Storyline is just horrible HORRIBLE. I just did not expect such a poor story after all these years of waiting. Why? Such waste of time.

    If I were this creator I would made better than this awful story. Just saying
    Story 2/10 - None lovable characters.
    Game-play - 6/10 Story killed the game-played for me.
    Graphics - 7/10 beautiful scenes.    … Expand
  79. ThatOneGuy140
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    They really made us wait for this? This must be a joke I was a fan of the first but what the heck is this.
  80. Elponcho625
    Oct 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reseña de un fanático del primer titulo, realmente esperaba una buena historia con trama consistente sin la exageración forzada de el progresismo y la inclusion, algo que se viera natural y bueno, lamentablemente el juego no cumplió con esas espectativas y arruino la muerte de un gran personaje para la PS4 con terribles agujeros argumentales y fallas logicas, en conclusion un juego mediocre en historia, con muy buenas fisicas y jugabilidad debo reconocer, lastimosamente falló en lo más impirtante y en lo que enamoro a los fans del primer título… Expand
  81. DeadPizza
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay hasn't seemed to evolve too much since the last game. I personally experienced multiple glitches of loading in certain things. The story is horrid and is pointless due to the fact that they severely dumb down joel for him to die they make Tommy extremely selfish and Ellie extremely reckless and not smart .overall this game disappointed me and it seems the only goals were to tear down old characters for a 3rd game with abby. I do appreciate them taking a risk but it just didn't work out for this game.… Expand
  82. Donjulio
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The game play was fun. The graphics was amazing. But the horrible story writing makes it a terrible game.
  83. Gouveio
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Gráficos bonitos mas falha o ritmo no jogo. Muitas vezes há que dar voltas pelo cenário até encontrar como avançar. Os combates contra os infectados são repetitivos e fáceis. Diálogos de adolescentes. É difícil que a história goste aos fãs do primeiro jogo. Tem situações muito forçadas. A nota dos médios está manipulada, Sony teve que pagar por esses 10/10.
  84. Gab0w0
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 logic: you go all over the country killing people without regrets, they kill the person who was almost a father to you, they beat him and leave your girlfriend almost dead, they kill your Chinese friend, they shoot your uncle in the eye, And when you manage to reach the person responsible for all this, he gives you the beating of your life but allows you to live by the work and grace of the holy spirit.
    You keep killing people across the country, you kill the boyfriend and you kill his wife who was pregnant (double kill), you end up killing almost all of his peers, and when you go back to someone who made your **** life, you are willing to murder and avenge yourself of all the **** she did to you, but in the end you let her live because "revenge is never good, it kills the soul and poisons it".

    No Man, that neither in Latin American nor Spanish soap operas there are so many unnecessary turns of the plot.    … Expand
  85. Kami88
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    I thought The Last of us was an almost perfect game with a great ending. The Last of us part 2 makes Mass Effect 3’s ending seem amazing by comparison. This sequel never needed to be made it feels like nothing but a cash cow. Gameplay is extremely similar to the 1st with very little adjustments and the flash back graphics look worse then back on the ps3.
  86. atlperez93
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo más importante de la primera entrega, lo más valioso la historia y sus personajes fueron destruidos en esta segunda parte, Horrible el manejo que le dieron si, the last of us nunca destacó por su gameplay y sin una buena historia es aburrido no dan ganas de avanzar… Expand
  87. YuSGaming
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 is SO BAD That I CANNOT Finish it , The story ended with the first game… Expand
  88. soccerplayer__1
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. imagine you play a game where you play as a brand new character to kill off your MAIN character from the first game. you barely play as ellie and you get no time on joel. this game is entirely played by abby and you feel no connection to her because its all based off killing a npc in last of us 1. you run around for hours just to have no resolve.… Expand
  89. Alienlin
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    你就是一款爛遊戲，史上最爛的一個
    遊戲性好有個屁用，一個主打劇情敘事的遊戲
    遊戲性好那只是加分選項，但你分數就是0分！
    不對！是-2 因為艾莉，加分加起來就是0分
    SJW like ****
  90. Postmalobe
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    I really hate this game. This is just a game of how bad can we screw up this universe. This isn't a review bomb, you idiot. I hate this game
  91. Kaolyes
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Bad storytelling , it's all about revenge. We need a story to believe in right thing not just gun shot and blood. Compared to The last of us 1 it's like day and night.
  92. MiJaz
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una historia muy forzada y llena de casualidades, los personajes nuevos como jessie mueren repentinamemte sin relevancia más allá de que odiemos más a aby, para después tener el control de ese horrible ser humano solo para que empaticemos y comprendamos lo que hizo. Pero lo peor de todo, es el final no me gustó en lo absoluto tanta espera para nada.… Expand
  93. nameistien
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    bố nào định mua game này thì suy nghĩ lại nhé. game như cc. đặc biệt là nội dung cốt truyện.
    this game are bull **** at all.
  94. thejuggernut
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Great graphics, okay gameplay, **** STORY- and in the end? It doesnt even matter!
  95. Stinkfinger
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    I avoided spoilers to waste my money,i played the first game for its story and it was a 9 out of 10 for me,however this game only made me mad and did not even slightly hook me,i only played about two hours and gave it to my friend and he also dislikes it.
  96. Wuzzaza
    Apr 3, 2021
    1
    I write this review just to rebalance corrupt journalists positive reviews.
  97. Krzysiu85
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gra kiepska przez propagowanie i wciskanie na siłę ideologii LGBT. Żałuję że kupiłem tą grę.… Expand
  98. Dompapz
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    One of the worst sequels Of a franchise to ever exist. Please do not waste your money on this game. If you loved the Last Of Us, you will absolutely dislike this game in its entirety. Horrible story line that is filled with politically driven ideas, lazy writing and immoral actions with no justification.
  99. DarkSazz
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Disgusting story but good graphics not worth 5 years of waiting fcing dog **** ass developers..................
  100. RainFlawless
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The Visuals/Graphics are top notch, but the story of the game is beyond disappointing. Just having great graphics isn't enough to save this story. TLOU was rated so highly and given so much praise because we all fell in love with Joel and Ellie along with other characters. TLOU2... Im going to just leave it at that. Don't make another one. This game isn't worth playing. You'd be better offThe Visuals/Graphics are top notch, but the story of the game is beyond disappointing. Just having great graphics isn't enough to save this story. TLOU was rated so highly and given so much praise because we all fell in love with Joel and Ellie along with other characters. TLOU2... Im going to just leave it at that. Don't make another one. This game isn't worth playing. You'd be better off just watching a walkthrough on YouTube and saving your money. Literally waited from PS3 to almost PS5 for this trash.… Expand
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#2 Best 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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