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. dgbot07
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2020 until someone proves otherwise. Technical elements of gameplay never seen in any other game. An exemplary level of polishing. An absolutely mature and bold outcome, a huge reflection on the human being. Strong and intense story. A game about people, about human behavior. Sensitive and brutal. Inviting and challenging. The industry needs games with this level of excellence.
  2. freddymx
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    A nivel técnico y artístico es brutal. La fluidez de las animaciones simplemente espectaculares, las expresiones faciales de la siguiente generación.
    La historia es la historia mejor contada en un video juego que yo he visto nunca, sin mas.
    Lo recomendaría a cualquiera que quiera jugar a un juego diferente a todo lo demás.
  3. Zoup
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An incredible storyline, Well done to writers.
    An incredible storyline, Well done to writers!
  4. SoftwareLibre
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I am 3 hours in and the game is the most detailed, most cinematic game experience that I've ever seen, just alone for that it is a game that is significantly better than average.
    Gameplay-wise I agree this is more of a refinement of the gameplay mechanics established in part 1, but that I like that and it is definitely an improvement.
  5. blint123
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really dont understand from where all the hate comes for this game. The characters are interesting and I like that they show the other side and the story of Abby. We are in the world of a deadly pandemic, there are no right ir wrong anymore. Neil Druckmann said this game will be different with a different message. Obviously we can argue about losing a beloved character, there is no right way for that.

    TLOU Part II story is stronger and more complex than the first part. It is a great sequel and give a beautiful closure for Ellie. She went through hell in Last of Us Part 2 she struggles with hate, revenge, love and mercy. She pays the ultimate price for her revenge. She doesnt make the right choices in number of occasions but at the end she did a right thing to let Abby go. Brilliant game with a great message. It is not for everyone and you do can see that in the user scores. (However this is still result of hate campaigh of some clickbait youtubers based on the leaks and false information).

    Also I would like to add that the previous part story line was predictable but still exceptional, however, part two has strong turns and twist from the very start till the end. It pushes everyone to look a bit in themselves and ask what would I do? would I have the strength to do this? This level of complexity in story and characters is externally rare in videogames but even in filmmaking. I also fund it genius on how involved the players become from begin. Neil Druckmann and his team created a truly misunderstood masterpiece.

    It is great just like the first part and please give it a true chance and if you really loved the first part than don’t listen to all the hate and misinformation! Make up your own mind and opinion!

    10/10 Thank you Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  6. Wuggle
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Having just put 25+ hours into this game I had to come and give this a 10 to try and offset the review bombing that is being unjustly done to this game. I cannot believe the hate that is being given to this game by internet trolls most of whom I doubt have played this game to the end credits and are basing their review on leaks being taken out of context without experiencing the fullHaving just put 25+ hours into this game I had to come and give this a 10 to try and offset the review bombing that is being unjustly done to this game. I cannot believe the hate that is being given to this game by internet trolls most of whom I doubt have played this game to the end credits and are basing their review on leaks being taken out of context without experiencing the full journey. This game is a masterpiece. Play the game in full and make up your own mind. Don't let the trolls win.… Expand
  7. RandalZ
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I really loved this game. I waited for over seven years in order to play the sequel to the original one and it was very well worth it. I cried for over an hour with the ending and during a critical plot point at the beginning. I was fortunate enough not to have the story spoiled for me beforehand but, even if I had, the leaked spoilers don't mean anything out of the context they areI really loved this game. I waited for over seven years in order to play the sequel to the original one and it was very well worth it. I cried for over an hour with the ending and during a critical plot point at the beginning. I was fortunate enough not to have the story spoiled for me beforehand but, even if I had, the leaked spoilers don't mean anything out of the context they are presented in the actual game.

    The graphics are great, borderline next-gen. The sound design is great and scary at times. The game-play is amazing and a fantastic evolution of the first game's, with many varied kinds of weapons, crafting materials and ways to approach both exploration and combat. Puzzles are ingenious and actually require thinking to solve, unlike the first game. The secrets and collectibles are very well hidden and are very rewarding to find and actually useful to your journey. The lore, the side stories and the people who live in this world are intriguing, deep and relatable. The animations are outstanding and very realistic. The artificial intelligence of the enemies and allies is impressive. The game is full of beautiful, realistic-looking landscapes, detailed models, but also very explicit gore and violent combat which I liked. The story is unique, mostly unpredictable, tense and very well told, the writers know really well how to curve your expectations and how to play with your emotions. It took me 39 hours to finish the game by playing slowly and carefully exploring every area I could, but even then I didn't find all the collectibles on my first play-through. I imagine you could finish it in 20 hours or so by only playing through the main objectives.

    The conservative snowflakes who got triggered that some characters are gay or whatever are blowing things way out of proportion. Those aspects of the characters aren't relevant to the overall plot, aren't their only defining characteristics, and the game doesn't even delve deep into those topics or into politics at all for that matter, not to mention that some of those aspects were already touched upon in the previous title's Left Behind expansion. Even if the game did push a political agenda (which it doesn't), that wouldn't necessarily, in my opinion, be a reason to negatively review the game. Let's be adults and learn to appreciate works of art for what they are, even if we disagree with the message. Most of the negative reviews I'm seeing here are from those kinds of people and from people who didn't even play the game and are just spreading hate for no logical reason.

    Some of the legitimate negative reviews I’ve read say that they didn't like the story, or the ending, or the tone of the plot, or that the actions of the characters didn't fit their established personalities, or even that they didn't like the events that happened to the characters in the game. I disagree with them but I somewhat understand where they are coming from.

    This is not an optimistic, lighthearted, cliche, money-grabbing, fan-serving sequel or a happy game at all, this is a gritty, deep, mature game with a sad, tragic, post-apocalyptic story which might not be everybody's cup of tea, I get it; but that doesn't mean that the game itself is bad or that the story is poorly written. I would even venture to assume that many of the people who didn't empathize with the motivations of the characters have yet to experience any major loss in their lives or are just not the kind of people who are prone to violence or trauma, or perhaps they simply weren't open enough to something other than what they internally expected the game to be.

    I didn't like that improved melee weapons don't work exactly as they did in the original game, where the added parts were spent first and had a separate durability than that of the main melee weapon. I liked the soundtrack a lot, especially the tracks that play during combat and tense sections but I feel like it was missing a more memorable and catchy main theme like the one the first game had. I am beyond disappointed that you don't get to visit the Space Needle, you see it at a distance and the characters even acknowledge it but you never get to go there. I've never been to Seattle but if you're going to set a game in there I feel like it is a huge missed opportunity not to include the most iconic landscape of the city in it. I am also a little disappointed that we didn't get to know more of the past of one of the main characters, perhaps that could be explored in a standalone expansion like the first game did with Left Behind. An improved multiplayer mode like on the first one would have been nice but it’s not a deal-breaker. I would also have done things differently at the very end of the game had I written the story or if I were the character but, as it is, it's still a powerful, strong closing to this amazing journey.

    The game is totally worth it, I strongly recommend it. Do not listen to the hate, play it and judge for yourself.    … Expand
  8. pigeon_
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing in every way. Gameplay is everything the first one aimed to achieve and more. Story is tragic and much darker than the first and doesnt quite reach the same level of greatness but still great. Acting is amazing and the script is fantastically written.… Expand
  9. Otakop15
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    "Characters exist to serve the story." This is not a game that will make you happy, it is devastating, sad and heartbreaking ... and that's the point. A surprising and original way of telling a story, a brilliant sequel with a powerful message that is more relevant than ever today. The amount of hatred this project incites is the perfect example of this. A masterpiece.
  10. digitalwizard
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The negative reviews are so wrong! This game is a masterpiece! I hate SJWs, first of all, and I hate the agenda. That being said, those things are in everything now. There’s no getting away from it. This game has bits of that and the leakers seem to take great pride in revealing only those things. They didn’t mention the heartfelt flashback to a museum as astronaut Ellie. They didn’t mention the REASON that Abby killed Joel. Playing as Abby was, at first, off putting. I didn’t like it. I was mad at the creators for making me do it. Then something happened. I started to see things through her eyes. I started to care about Abby and her side. I’ll admit that it took a little while, even after finding out that her father was the Dr that Joel killed to save Ellie. Don’t get me wrong, I hate that Joel dies! It was brutal to watch. It hurt. On the same token, I can understand that Abby is not an evil **** She was getting revenge for her father.

    I keep seeing reviewers saying there’s no story. They have not played the game. Period. Nobody can play the full game and say there’s no story. There is tons of story, great story! You just might not like it, so say there’s no story. The story is just as amazing as part one. Joel is there. He’s in the the flashbacks. Ellie finds out what he did at the hospital and hates him for it. She cuts him out of her life and shortly after he is killed. She is ridden with guilt and that’s what drives her vengeance do much. She let him down.

    Stop listening to the bad reviews. You may not like it because of this or that, but you owe yourself to give it a chance. You can tell that the creators put countless hours of blood, sweat and tears into this game. They poured their souls into it. You can feel it throughout. Don’t miss out on this experience just because thousands of fake players say it’s bad. Chances are, you’ll love it!    … Expand
  11. ahmetcoskunnet
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Great game mechanics and animations. Only bad parts are some side role characters are weak.
  12. Pestilent
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    At this moment i'm playing the Game. The history is so fresh with good arguments. The game mechanics are so complete and i can say, this second part is much better than the people say. No more to say. Enjoy with this game
  13. medium_boss
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This game is better than the first one in so many levels - emotional, visual, gameplay involvement. The game challenges controversial ethical choices, shows that there is no black and white, it is possible to be bad and good at the same time, to be right and guilty from different points of view, and that all actions have their consequences. Great story, great characters, great game.
  14. Brks-Phantom
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The game is great in every aspect,except the narrative.
    Superb grafics,superb gameplay,superb soundtrack.
    But the game is harmed by underveloped caracthers,bad pacing,bad writing,bad narrative choices.
  15. Tornado130
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Bad reviews are triggered homophobes who haven’t played it. Great game, better gameplay than the first with a slightly worse, but still great, story.
  16. fijiboy
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    It's hard to imagine what a sequel to The Last of Us should look like. I was always one of those people who believed that it never needed a sequel, and I think for those wanting one, they wanted an experience like the first one. another adventure with Joel and Ellie. That would have been a safe idea, but instead, Naughty dog gave us a story we weren't expecting, and I am so glad they didIt's hard to imagine what a sequel to The Last of Us should look like. I was always one of those people who believed that it never needed a sequel, and I think for those wanting one, they wanted an experience like the first one. another adventure with Joel and Ellie. That would have been a safe idea, but instead, Naughty dog gave us a story we weren't expecting, and I am so glad they did because almost every decision they made in this game paid off for me. There were so many moments that I questioned, was frustrated with or even hated, but as the game went on, I came to love the plot and even the structure of the story, which I know many people are mad about. I can understand the frustration of some players, and the game asks a lot of you, to trust the decisions of the game's creators. If you do that I think you'll see the true intentions of this game and walk away astounded as I was. I love this games story. this is a game about empathy, forgiveness, perspective, redemption and reconciliation wrapped and disguised as revenge story that demonstrates the nature of hatred and the cycle of violence up close and personal through the characters eyes and by their hands. its not pretty. Its grotesque, horrific and brutal. The gameplay translates this flawlessly. every combat encounter is white knuckled, because every gunshot and throat stab has a level of detail that is beyond any other game I've played. the controls, animations, gunplay, stealth and melee combat are polished to the highest degree. the way shootouts can transition into brutal slugfests and how you can find yourself jumping back into stealth is so seamless and so natural that I not only find it to be really fun, but one of the most immersive gameplay experiences ever when you include the incredible visuals and level design, character performances great writing and world building. There were moments I was left in tears from sadness, despair, anger and even joy. I cant stress enough how brilliantly this game comes together, but I am shocked to see how many people have pushed against it. In a way it's kind of fitting. I get where people are coming from. Instead of trying to understand each other we are too often irrational and see ourselves as the good guys. but we are all a bad guy in someone else's story to some extent, I'm sure its something most of us are already aware of but don't consider it often enough. this game asks us to consider that, when you shoot down an enemy and hear their friend cry out their name, or are deep in a story moment that frustrates you because its not what you wanted, try to understand why instead of thinking about yourself, because its not about us vs. them, its about all of us and in this fictional case it may very well be the last of us.

    for real though this game is incredible, but I get why some people don't care for it. I think the most interesting games and movies are the ones that are a bit divisive as well. I'd give like a 96 if I could review it like the critics. very small things that keep it from a perfect 10 for me.    … Expand
  17. jetana
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best games I played since I started gaming in 1988. I don’t understand the complaints. People can’t appreciate the emotional complexity of the story I guess...? the story is amazing, characters are amazing.
    I played the first one, which I loved, but this at another level, it is a Masterpiece.
    You can tell there’s been a huge amount work put on that game: Everything    Masterpiece. One of the best games I played since I started gaming in 1988. I don’t understand the complaints. People can’t appreciate the emotional complexity of the story I guess...? the story is amazing, characters are amazing.
    I played the first one, which I loved, but this at another level, it is a Masterpiece.
    You can tell there’s been a huge amount work put on that game: Everything is super high polishing: graphics, cinematics, gameplay mechanics.... (AI could be smarter... ) Soundtrack is amazing. Story telling is the best I’ve seen in a video game.    … Expand
  18. CasperTheEpic
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh what I can say about this game. Waited so long and its so amazing to look at, I wish it would come to PC just so I can see it in full detail settings. This may contain some spoilers based on what you may count as one. First and for most though, I want to say this, don't take any review into consideration on if to buy a game or not, everyone is going to be different and like different things and if you're upset about Ellie being gay, or about Lev or about anything of that nature, just move past it cause its causing you to miss out on some great things.

    So lets start with whats bad.

    -The AI for the NPC's gets them a little in the way, only happened about three times not a big deal.

    -The controls are a bit of a learning curve to them took me a solid hour to remember how to run cause its not R or L 3 its L1 (Most games use the others cause its part of the joy sticks) but I suppose they have there reasons? Also came from playing Days Gone the day before so like maybe I was still stuck on how to do things in that game.

    - At least in my play through ammo was hard to find in the first half literally went through the first half of the game wishing I could just craft some at a crafting bench because I usually had 1 to 3 rounds for each gun, maybe 1 or 2 arrows and then maybe a pipe or something and thats a maybe, plenty of bricks and bottles laying around though, so why ammo so hard to find?

    - the inventory UI is a bit confusing at least to me due. They changed it up made it more modern I guess?
    I personally prefer he first games more.

    - Joel, that's all I'll say

    Now lets go to whats good.

    - the story, oh god this story, I was playing this game figured they'd break our hearts within the first 20 mins like they did with the first game, that dramatic moment with Sarah you know the one. Figured they'd do that to us again within the first little bit of the game, nope had the build up and the setting for it and they went on, until later which breaks our hearts

    - The visuals oh dear lord is this game beautiful to look at, it looks like they spent a lot of time and energy on the detailing and placing of objects. While playing I ended up finding a PS3 and just laughed

    - the fact they make you end up enjoying Abby even if its just a tiny bit, honestly hated her didn't want to do anything with her, didn't care about her, figured I'd just run through it real fast and get it over with and I found myself actually enjoying her side of the story, ended up taking an investment in what she did and her relationships with her friends.

    - The Wolves and the Scars and how it took the act of two to save one and now they're working together before our girl and Tommy shows up

    - They brought in complex emotions and uncomfortable topics and how the characters just accepted them and didn't freak out at least to much (in Ellie's defiance she was more mad she Diana was risking herself to be there with her at least that's how it come off to me) When Yara told Addy Lev is actually a girl by birth (not in so many words just said he was suppose to be a wife to an elder) and Addy just went along with it didn't bat and eye didn't care like it was normal for someone to be more masculine or feminine and them act on it.

    - Ellie, shes turned into quite the bad ass, she's been through so much and yet shes still the same Ellie from the first game, just all grown up and the moments where they're together make you feel like Joel and her really care about one another even though they fight and have disagreements they're like family.

    - Joel, seeing him again after 5 years playing as him, he's a little older, a little wise, yet he's still Joel.

    - We learn more about Tommy, I honestly didn't like Tommy much in the first game, just didn't stick me as a capable person as you play through the game and progress you learn a little more about him, and how alike him and Joel are.

    In review, I recommend the game, play it, decide for yourself what you like and don't like about this game. Personally I think its great, 10 out of 10 would play again even if the ending isn't what everyone is wanting or expecting or if its different that what you expected I expected the game to pick up right after they left hospital and doing that, spending their time exploring and surveying dealing with what remained of the Firefly's or something along those lines but nope, we're thrown 4 years forward and an all grown up Ellie and an older Joel and it works. Go into this game with no expectations, it'll be a more fun ride that way.    … Expand
  19. inDesigner
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    You're allowed to be uncomfortable with this story, that goes without saying, but don't bother listening to any surface level critiques like "horrible writing" or "unbelievable decisions". To all the folks holding off on this game on account of any clickbate dogpile videos, Let me assure you that the story, while not catering to your desires, is incredibly well written. Motivations mightYou're allowed to be uncomfortable with this story, that goes without saying, but don't bother listening to any surface level critiques like "horrible writing" or "unbelievable decisions". To all the folks holding off on this game on account of any clickbate dogpile videos, Let me assure you that the story, while not catering to your desires, is incredibly well written. Motivations might seem unrealistic to you, but they wouldn't to a survivor living in a comparable set of horrific circumstances. "That's not what i'd do" is a pretty BS response being slung from our cheeto dust covered couches. The story beats justify themselves throughout the game and are not "JRPG level" complicated to wrap your head around. It's a narrative that pushes the player in directions video games are often reluctant to go but "bad writing" is a pretty flawed accusation paint it with. MC should dump any user scores posted within 10 hours of this games release if it gives any value at all to the player score.… Expand
  20. LucasMSouza16
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part ii é um ótimo game, infelizmente tomado por inúmeras avaliações negativas feitas por diversas pessoas que não jogaram o jogo. Os gráficos são belíssimos, a jogabilidade é uma clara evolução do anterior, os ambientes são muito detalhados, a trilha sonora continua incrível e a história? Bem, continua boa, mas não vai agradar todo mundo, diria que é ela um misto deThe Last of Us Part ii é um ótimo game, infelizmente tomado por inúmeras avaliações negativas feitas por diversas pessoas que não jogaram o jogo. Os gráficos são belíssimos, a jogabilidade é uma clara evolução do anterior, os ambientes são muito detalhados, a trilha sonora continua incrível e a história? Bem, continua boa, mas não vai agradar todo mundo, diria que é ela um misto de emoções, mas tenha certeza que ela vai ter marcar de alguma forma, e para mim foi positiva, apesar de poderia sim ser melhor. O jogo aborda muitos assuntos discutíveis do mundo moderno, mesmo que você não concorde com eles, não deixe de jogar o game por isso, pois você pode perder uma excelente experiência. A ND conseguiu me surpreender com a Part II, um dos melhores jogos do PS4 e o ápice que o console pode oferecer com certeza.… Expand
  21. Hack
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt the best Naughty Dog game, and one of the best games ever. The review bombing is completely unjustified and frankly embarrassing.

    Gameplay wise the game is a huge step up from the first game, it's more intense and far more visceral, especially melee combat which feels meaty. Small additions like being able to go prone open up lots of possibly for stealth, being able to    Without a doubt the best Naughty Dog game, and one of the best games ever. The review bombing is completely unjustified and frankly embarrassing.

    Gameplay wise the game is a huge step up from the first game, it's more intense and far more visceral, especially melee combat which feels meaty. Small additions like being able to go prone open up lots of possibly for stealth, being able to crawl under cars, lay in grass to avoid patrols really opened up your options. The game also feels far more responsive than other games going for this hyper realistic style, gameplay was not sidelined for realism. As with all Naughty Dog games there were also many amazing set pieces with intense action sequences that got the adrenaline pumping.

    Visually it's a masterpiece, the cut scenes especially were fantastic. The animations were just on another level, which made the game feel so much more realistic, the tiniest details were paid attention to and it made a big difference overall. The lighting, textures, shadows, character models and particle effects were all so well done, the developers didn't leave any of the PS4s power on the table, and they did it all without too many performance drops.

    The audio was top-notch, with industry leading voice work and some of the best atmospheric sounds I've ever heard, which helped the gameplay feel beyond intense at times, certain areas were legitimately terrifying. One small touch which I loved was the fact enemies called out names when you killed their friends, it made them seem more real, instead of just random NPCs.

    The story was excellent, with some truly heartbreaking moments and lots of little stories interwoven throughout. You got to see the other side of the story in a way that's rarely the case, which made you reflect on your decisions and made you ask yourself "am I the bad guy?".

    Overall The Last of Us II is a masterpiece, and a game you definitely should play, unless you have a problem with a gay lead, like the people review bombing one of the best games ever made ;)    … Expand
  22. Miau
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game, is a master piece. Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, los personajes principales, me parecen grandiosos, gran historia, musica espectacular, gran ambientación, gameplay y mecanicas excepcionales, graficos de la proxima generación, y me gustó muchisimo la historia que contaron, espero que el próximo juego de nauty dog sea una IP nueva, esta gente sabe hacer videojuegos.This game, is a master piece. Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, los personajes principales, me parecen grandiosos, gran historia, musica espectacular, gran ambientación, gameplay y mecanicas excepcionales, graficos de la proxima generación, y me gustó muchisimo la historia que contaron, espero que el próximo juego de nauty dog sea una IP nueva, esta gente sabe hacer videojuegos. Posdata: soy un hombre casado y heterosexual, supongo que tengo una mente mas tolerante que muchos haters que hay aqui.… Expand
  23. ronaldomds
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Dono de Xbox passando a madrugada dando nota baixa para tentar esconder a frustração de ter um xbox kkkkk
  24. Ionell
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever
    hate people who didn't play but posted bad mark. **** animals
    play first, than judge.
    gameplay, graphics, story - all brilliant
  25. alexcamelle
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game, literally crying. Only one thing to say, thank you Neil Druckmann and all Naughty Dog team for this masterpiece !
  26. frothierjet
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Абсолютно великое приключение, достойное продолжение первой части, не без изъянов конечно, но это не умоляет того факта что игра шедевр. Сюжет оставит вас опустошенным к концу, вы натурально выдохните к концу, когда пройдёте через тонну насилия и литры пролитой, возможно зря крови. Поиграть должен каждый кто ценит игры. Выйди игра чуть раньше, был бы +1 повод купить PS4, а сейчас это поводАбсолютно великое приключение, достойное продолжение первой части, не без изъянов конечно, но это не умоляет того факта что игра шедевр. Сюжет оставит вас опустошенным к концу, вы натурально выдохните к концу, когда пройдёте через тонну насилия и литры пролитой, возможно зря крови. Поиграть должен каждый кто ценит игры. Выйди игра чуть раньше, был бы +1 повод купить PS4, а сейчас это повод купить PS5 если нет консоли, ведь ремастер точно будет. Сюжет 9/10
    Графика 10/10
    Оптимизация 10/10
    Атмосфера 12/10 господи    … Expand
  27. Unbiased_Critic
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The user ratings for this game is ridiculous. TLOU 2 is the very best narrative driven game to have been crafted. Models and environments are highly detailed, voice acting, sound, music, story are of the highest quality. The gameplay mechanics are also fun, leaning heavily into the stealth genre with a bit of survival mechanics baked in that vary depending on what level of difficulty youThe user ratings for this game is ridiculous. TLOU 2 is the very best narrative driven game to have been crafted. Models and environments are highly detailed, voice acting, sound, music, story are of the highest quality. The gameplay mechanics are also fun, leaning heavily into the stealth genre with a bit of survival mechanics baked in that vary depending on what level of difficulty you play. The devs were also very generous in content in terms of how much there is to see as well as game length. Get the game now if you have disposable income and care to experience the bleeding edge of game tech, or wait until it drops to 40$ and buy it then. Either way you won’t be disappointed and won’t have missed out on experiencing first hand this wonderful work of art.… Expand
  28. Gowthe
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Es muy triste tener que ver esta nota que es claramente fruto del haterismo y la homofobia . He jugado gran parte de la campaña y creo que es una nota totalmente injusta. El apartado técnico es sobresaliente y muestra un gusto por el detalle excelso, la historia es valiente y osada y tan sólo una pincelada más de la pluralidad que enriquece nuestra sociedad; en lo jugable es quizásEs muy triste tener que ver esta nota que es claramente fruto del haterismo y la homofobia . He jugado gran parte de la campaña y creo que es una nota totalmente injusta. El apartado técnico es sobresaliente y muestra un gusto por el detalle excelso, la historia es valiente y osada y tan sólo una pincelada más de la pluralidad que enriquece nuestra sociedad; en lo jugable es quizás donde es más convencional, pero lo que hace lo hace muy bien. En definitiva una auténtica joya, y lo dice un jugador que juega sobre todo en Xbox.… Expand
  29. phil6ailey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Haha the man babies are hilarious. 4 million copies in 3 days, just goes to show the vocal minorityp doesn't mean anything. All this review bombing has done will likely mean they'll scrap user reviews. Any same politically centre person looks at the game objectively. Gotta say so far it's brilliant
  30. Licherus
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Honestly, the game is great, but there are some limitations. Story is disappointed but narrative is atmospheric. Gameplay is so tense and exacting! in general score 7-8 points, but need to raise the rating because of stupid people
  31. heffa
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of interactive storytelling. A video game that pushes the art form to depths previously only achieved by a very small number of rare gems in other forms of media.
  32. Goncas2
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    [No Spoilers]
    An essential experience for fans of the genre.
    The Last of Us Part II has the best gameplay compared to all modern Naughty Dog games, the best visuals in the industry, top-notch performances and animations, and the best accessibility options ever so everyone and anyone can play the game. But the controversy is in the story. I went to the game with an open mind, and I loved    [No Spoilers]
    An essential experience for fans of the genre.
    The Last of Us Part II has the best gameplay compared to all modern Naughty Dog games, the best visuals in the industry, top-notch performances and animations, and the best accessibility options ever so everyone and anyone can play the game.
    But the controversy is in the story. I went to the game with an open mind, and I loved it. Its lengthy 25-hour campaign has a lot of powerful things to say. It takes a lot of narrative risks, that worked for me and pays of at the end. There were some pacing issues, but for me they were minor and didn't detract from the overall experience.    … Expand
  33. Heroinhero
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Incredible atmosphere. Which covers all the disadvantages of the game. An extraordinary feeling after going through longing and sadness that lasts for a long time. I don't know how the developers achieved this, but it's incredible. A similar feeling I experienced only after passing Mafia 1. This game has a soul, the best corridor game of the last 10 years.
  34. iams2k
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever
    its looks great
    the gameplay is fun
    the story is nothing you have seen
  35. magnosanli
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Uma boa narrativa com um gamplay único e impactante last of us PART2 é tudo que os fãs pediram msm que ainda cause controvérsias por causa do seu final !
  36. LuisGuerrero
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Este juego no esta hecho para hacerte sentir bien, esta hecho para que te enojes, y y te desesperes, a diferencia del anterior que hacia que te enamoraras de los personajes en este aprendes a odiarlos, muy bien hecho, pero no es bueno para personas que tienen dificultad de entender la cruda realidad.
  37. Campacci
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    A game that brings all human feelings. Love, hate, affection, forgiveness. The Last of Us Part 2 is more than a game, it is a masterpiece. Very beautiful, fast paced combat and a story that makes you reflect on many aspects.
  38. yoyoq8ty
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Loved everything about this game. masterpiece and one the best stories in a game ever
  39. LunevZlodei
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best ps4 game at this moment!
    Looking at the users rating, it remains only to say: "Hates gonna hate!"
  40. Megadeadkenny95
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Greetings from Russia!
    The plot is certainly not the one that everyone expected, but very adult, even too much. I will quote Ford Coppola with his phrase about his film “Apocalypse Now” “this is not a film about Vietnam. This is Vietnam. Throughout the second half of the game, this quote did not go out of my head. The game is very brutal and gloomy. It very often provoked me to emotions    Greetings from Russia!
    The plot is certainly not the one that everyone expected, but very adult, even too much. I will quote Ford Coppola with his phrase about his film “Apocalypse Now” “this is not a film about Vietnam. This is Vietnam. Throughout the second half of the game, this quote did not go out of my head. The game is very brutal and gloomy. It very often provoked me to emotions and really made me feel bad. The topic of hatred is fully disclosed, and the game itself is just a technological masterpiece    … Expand
  41. brickpudding
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Brilliant, best-of-generation game that accomplishes the seemingly-impossible feat of making the first game feel even more meaningful in hindsight (while also making it seem rather quaint and rudimentary by comparison, particularly in terms of game play). This is an improvement and expansion on everything that was good about the first game. Anyone who expected a heartwarming narrative mustBrilliant, best-of-generation game that accomplishes the seemingly-impossible feat of making the first game feel even more meaningful in hindsight (while also making it seem rather quaint and rudimentary by comparison, particularly in terms of game play). This is an improvement and expansion on everything that was good about the first game. Anyone who expected a heartwarming narrative must be hopelessly naive (though there are some extremely heartwarming and rewarding moments/sections if you actually play through the game). It should come as no surprise that The Last of Us Part II isn't a dog-petting simulation (though it is also that). It may not provide the escapism that some turn to games for, but it does provide one of gaming's most emotionally-powerful experiences—if you let it.… Expand
  42. serkn84
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    this is masterpiece.. i had doubt but when i played i saw a masterpiece. perfect gameplay, perfect story..
  43. Toxo
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Best game ever played, a masterpiece in every aspect. Don't trust people that give a score under 8 they are only frustrated with their life FOCK YOU HATERS !
  44. LeaYo
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Neil Druckmann said that some fans of the first game wouldn't like the 2nd one. I think it was Troy Baker who also said that people would either love the game or hate it. This is what we're seeing in the user reviews here. It's a divisive game for sure. I understand why and I'm not explaining because I hate spoilers. Divisive games and movies with few mixed reviews and many 10/10 and 0/10Neil Druckmann said that some fans of the first game wouldn't like the 2nd one. I think it was Troy Baker who also said that people would either love the game or hate it. This is what we're seeing in the user reviews here. It's a divisive game for sure. I understand why and I'm not explaining because I hate spoilers. Divisive games and movies with few mixed reviews and many 10/10 and 0/10 scores, these art pieces are literaly extraordinary. I will even say, they are the best (or the worst). Just give the game a chance, you might love it and remember it for a lifetime.… Expand
  45. lucovsky
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    I really loved this game. It took 37 h 37 min for me to finish the story. The length, systems, mechanics and gameplay are impressive. The final hours are unique and very touching. I am playing for the second time and enjoying every second of it.
  46. srafdssa
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, best of the genre, thank u naughty dog!
    Im gonna play this game one more time for PLATINUM! Tahnk u!
  47. Stalkerxkid
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Don't know how to start to be true...
    Credits are just playing right now, I'm sitting here in tears.
    Well, yes, Gameplay's much same same but different but also: Never change a running system, right? Story, what should I say, first is that I liked it a lot even if it's over large parts very quiet and just go straight up in the moments we're it have to do it and then it do it    Don't know how to start to be true...
    Credits are just playing right now, I'm sitting here in tears.

    Well, yes, Gameplay's much same same but different but also: Never change a running system, right?

    Story, what should I say, first is that I liked it a lot even if it's over large parts very quiet and just go straight up in the moments we're it have to do it and then it do it extraordinary good.
    And if we are honest, Part One wasn't different in that.
    I am an empathic as hell and I felt and understand every move that was taken by the Charakters, even if I don't like every move that was made, but If I were them, who can tell if I don't do the same things. I am crying because I am as torn apart, sad, weak, exhausted after seeing all of this as the Charakters are after all they've gone through and how couldn't this be a masterpiece of a game if a game make all of this with you.

    Ellie's Sexuality was clear since the DLC, and I'm fine with that, God everyone who isn't is just a.... Well, welcome to the 21st Century U......
    So much to this from me.

    The brutality and gore, yes I think this game needs exactly to be this hard to transport the emotions, the feelings and the roughness that world brings with it. The fighting scenes and some gore effects are tough to watch but not one Charakter have done a thing I wouldn't do in a fight of live and death and I wasn't enjoying these scenes I was FEELING them.

    The graphics are superb, I have NEVER seen anything like this in a Videogame before and I can't wait for all what's to come in the Videogame Scene. So at the end now, there's just one last thing to say.

    Thank you, Naughty Dog, thank you for this Journey you took me again and I can't wait to see Part 3; and u know that u have to do it.    … Expand
  48. RomanEmpire
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It is a masterpiece. That simple, it just is a masterpiece. Together wir Red Dead Redemption, Zelda and God of War it is the best game ever developed.

    It’s very hard to handle and I need a lot of breaks in between, because it’s the most intense gaming experience and story experience ever created. Thank you, Naughty Dog! Don’t care about the uneducated and small hearted haters out there.    It is a masterpiece. That simple, it just is a masterpiece. Together wir Red Dead Redemption, Zelda and God of War it is the best game ever developed.

    It’s very hard to handle and I need a lot of breaks in between, because it’s the most intense gaming experience and story experience ever created.

    Thank you, Naughty Dog! Don’t care about the uneducated and small hearted haters out there. You know, you created a piece of art. Again.    … Expand
  49. MarquesZero
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Para quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um pontoPara quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um ponto positivo, com mapa que permite uma boa exploração e inimigos ainda mais difíceis de enfrentar, sendo necessário pensar com cuidado seus passos para derrotá-los.

    A ambientação também merece destaque, e o jogo permite uma grande imersão nesse mundo pós-pandêmico. Algumas referências ao mundo antigo encontradas ao longo do game são interessantes, e vale a pena ficar de olho a avisos, posters e panfletos espalhados pelas paredes abandonadas após o outbreak. Para quem gosta de desafios, escolher os modos mais difíceis vai ser mais agradável do que ser estressante, mas não vale a pena ficar preso e deixar de seguir a história.

    As reviravoltas chamam atenção ao longo da trama, e o jogador vai ficar confuso em alguns momentos. Apesar disso, os flashbacks ajudam a entender melhor tudo que está acontecendo – e até o que já aconteceu. A construção do enredo está ainda melhor em relação ao The Last of Us original e o usuário fica preso aos acontecimentos até o fim. O jogo fica disponível para comprar a partir do próximo dia 19 de junho e já está em pré-venda na PSN e nas principais lojas do varejo nacional.    … Expand
  50. Veldje63
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The people here that burn this game down just as a statement should be ashamed of themselves. Rating a game 0 just because the story doesn't go as you want it to go. Shameful. Naughty Dog has managed to make a good and surprising game and the second half really lets you think and wonder of your initial thoughts are right. Any game that gets uppity of na and makes you think, is by far aThe people here that burn this game down just as a statement should be ashamed of themselves. Rating a game 0 just because the story doesn't go as you want it to go. Shameful. Naughty Dog has managed to make a good and surprising game and the second half really lets you think and wonder of your initial thoughts are right. Any game that gets uppity of na and makes you think, is by far a special game… Expand
  51. red_spider
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Contradictory ending, this game is cruel, but it's a certain story and so it should be perceived, so it causes hatred for certain characters and then you are forced to play for them and it's also cruel.
  52. D3viantAssassin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well I am 3 hours in and it's gorgeous. The different landscapes are breathtaking and the level of detail is amazing. I'm in love with Ellies story along with her partner's. I wouldn't say that killing off Jole early on was a bad idea, the current story between Ellie and her partner and how they interact kinda reminds me of
    them anyway in the first game. The story direction now has me wondering what will happen next and I'm fully into it, the suspense is pretty high. The gamplay is definitely 100 percent improved and it has more of an rpg exploration element too which is awesome. It feels like your living In the world with them moment by moment not knowing what's around the corner. For me it's a masterpiece and currently I don't see why all the reviews here are bad. Why? Because Joel died? It's not the end it just opened up a whole new story line. With or without Joel it doesn't matter to me. Joel was for the first game now Ellie has her time to shine. Bring It on. I love it much like the first game.    … Expand
  53. bigboy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog is one of my favorites devs and The Last Of Us will be always in my heart. Part II is stunning, gorgeous, graphics are out of this world, also the new characters are really cool.
  54. AndyFisher
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра года и возможно всего поколения PS4.
  55. KushAstronaut
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    10/10. can't wait to do my second playthrough! So many children won't enjoy it because of manufactured outrage, and it really puts a smile on my face that people that ignorant won't get to enjoy something as amazing as this! Btw, the elements of the story that people are criticizing all can be or are explained properly and logically, and it's clear that they go in wanting to hate it.10/10. can't wait to do my second playthrough! So many children won't enjoy it because of manufactured outrage, and it really puts a smile on my face that people that ignorant won't get to enjoy something as amazing as this! Btw, the elements of the story that people are criticizing all can be or are explained properly and logically, and it's clear that they go in wanting to hate it. If I took the time, I could dissect each and every one of their arguments as to why this game is bad and turn it around to prove how childish they actually are.… Expand
  56. jayseaeff
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Sure, I may not agree with a couple of the story decisions, but nonetheless this is a riveting narrative with gameplay hooks that kept me interested across the vast story.
  57. keldorek
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece for all time. Gut-wrenching and somehow fun at the same time, brilliantly plotted and intertwined, with hands-down the best writing and acting in gaming. The voice and mo-cap performances are as good as you'll see in games and or out. The game does skirt the edges of misery porn, but the subtexts and even the overt messaging are so well done and justified by their excellentA masterpiece for all time. Gut-wrenching and somehow fun at the same time, brilliantly plotted and intertwined, with hands-down the best writing and acting in gaming. The voice and mo-cap performances are as good as you'll see in games and or out. The game does skirt the edges of misery porn, but the subtexts and even the overt messaging are so well done and justified by their excellent execution that it redeems itself over and over again after only a handful of hyper-violent indulgences that are slightly hard to defend entirely. A miracle.… Expand
  58. reynaldoalfa
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Pro:
    - Everything + Dark Story
    Cons:
    - Also Dark Story (its too dark)
    I know this story makes the players into 2 sides depending on the point of view we play this game

    Good Job ND !
  59. AhmedShehab95
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in story-telling, wish more writers would be brave and take that approach and not let the dim-witted general populace ground their vision of what they want to tell.
    10/10 easily the best game of this generation,
  60. Smikhail
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I will not write about how amazing this game is (professional critics had already have enough details about it), instead I would like to said that something should be done with current rating system. May be it should be simplified just to "Like it" / "Don't like it" binary system, because de facto it works that way.
    1) Almost nobody tries to separate one factors from others (OK, you don't    I will not write about how amazing this game is (professional critics had already have enough details about it), instead I would like to said that something should be done with current rating system. May be it should be simplified just to "Like it" / "Don't like it" binary system, because de facto it works that way.
    1) Almost nobody tries to separate one factors from others (OK, you don't like plot, but you shouldn't immediately put zero for entire game for this: there are a lot of other factors and, for example, you would certainly look like a total dumb if you put "zero" for a graphic or open world detalization in AAA project like "The last of us".
    2) Nobody (and even professional critics sometimes) in modern time doesn't really understand and use rating as it should be: comparison of currently observed game vs all other games. How it is possible to rate a triple A project below some crappy product of unknown game designers?

    So, in overall, my idea suggests, that either rating services should use simplified binary ratings, either they should ban everyone, whose ratings are totally busted.    … Expand
  61. Boogy
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    So... Last of Us Part II beaten first weekend since the release. Doing second play through ag the moment.
    So the game. Some strong stuff right there. After trailers I was kinda prepared what to expect so I enjoyed it big time. Wasn't caught by surprise by it's extra real violence and cruelty. I like how everything is right on point with this one. No messing around. Bang and that's it.    So... Last of Us Part II beaten first weekend since the release. Doing second play through ag the moment.
    So the game. Some strong stuff right there. After trailers I was kinda prepared what to expect so I enjoyed it big time. Wasn't caught by surprise by it's extra real violence and cruelty. I like how everything is right on point with this one. No messing around. Bang and that's it. Devs are not afraid to show and explore new things usually not shown in video games. I like it. With all it's bold story, characters and the rest of design choices it's a top notch piece of art. One of the best. Gonna do the third play through on PS5 for sure.

    PS those environments look sick. Env guys are strong on this one.    … Expand
  62. Gbomb
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is nothing short of breathtaking. A rollercoaster ride of a story that plays with your emotions every step of the way. If you have played the first instalment, don’t believe the hate. Just experience this for yourself and expect and absolute masterclass from Naughty Dog in story telling and game design.
  63. Ihatefifa14
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I am not sure why what I have experienced with this game happens to be so drastically different then what these reviews indicate, I suspect the leaks, I suspect LGBTQ bigotry, I even suspect honest rational opinions by people who had a horrible time with this game. But let it be known, the last of us part 2 was one of the best games I have ever played, and despite differing opinions onI am not sure why what I have experienced with this game happens to be so drastically different then what these reviews indicate, I suspect the leaks, I suspect LGBTQ bigotry, I even suspect honest rational opinions by people who had a horrible time with this game. But let it be known, the last of us part 2 was one of the best games I have ever played, and despite differing opinions on story, gameplay mechanics, the experience is objectively nothing short of a masterpiece. If the story hasn’t been ruined already and you are ready to have an opinion that is your own, this game is simply a must play for any gamer.… Expand
  64. Ricardo_sephi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    a game worthy of the end of a generation. with a more than justified history. there is not only an incentive for the protagonist, this incentive is also given to the player, who immerses herself in the story and is totally absorbed by her until the end. everyone involved is to be congratulated for this great game as its predecessor was. maybe even more.
  65. Srikantan97
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Best Ps4 game in terms of narration. Review bombers score can be ignored. All the 0's and 1's are posted by random runners. They haven't likely played the game. It is a big game for Naughty Dog, lengthwise. I spent my time searching here and there for all the collectibles as well as the tablets for player upgrades and tools for weapon upgrades. It took me 27.5 hours to beat the game. ItBest Ps4 game in terms of narration. Review bombers score can be ignored. All the 0's and 1's are posted by random runners. They haven't likely played the game. It is a big game for Naughty Dog, lengthwise. I spent my time searching here and there for all the collectibles as well as the tablets for player upgrades and tools for weapon upgrades. It took me 27.5 hours to beat the game. It was an emotion filled ride. Must play.… Expand
  66. Danthrax07
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I’m an Xbox fanboy, but this game has the best story I’ve ever played. So well written, so well acted, I’m haunted by it’s themes long after finishing it. It even caused me to leave a review here! Ha ha. It’s a true tragedy that so many internet trolls, who have never played it, are giving it bad score based on leaks and rumors. It’s one of the best games ever made and sets a new bar forI’m an Xbox fanboy, but this game has the best story I’ve ever played. So well written, so well acted, I’m haunted by it’s themes long after finishing it. It even caused me to leave a review here! Ha ha. It’s a true tragedy that so many internet trolls, who have never played it, are giving it bad score based on leaks and rumors. It’s one of the best games ever made and sets a new bar for storytelling in video games.… Expand
  67. mazafakermad
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Не понимаю, почему у игры столь низкий пользовательский рейтинг. Геймплей - это та же первая часть помноженная на 10. Сюжет - просто изюминка. Однозначно игра года 10/10
  68. Snowcharles
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog made a bravely breakthrough from their last great achievement. The first TLOU is an epic and seems unsurpassable. But TLOU2 goes beyond great imagination. As one of the best and greatest interactive art achievements, TLOU2 combines playing games and watching movies seamlessly and inseparable. TLOU2 will have the immortality fame of gaming history.
  69. RavTheTank
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Probably my new favourite game of all time! Simply amazing! Flawless! Mature story which forces you through a maelstrom of emotions and hard hitting events. A story that only the emotionally mature will fully apprecaite, and will butthurt rage kiddies.
  70. MAjaj
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best game I played on ps4 what a masterpiece ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  71. Sergey0622
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually love this game, great gameplay and story, i think it don't deserve this hate. People just hate creators for the story and don't let the story works as it should. I'm sad. This is really good game and deserve better. ,… Expand
  72. Tikuros
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing work, just like the first one was. All the bigot haters review bombing this game can do me a solid and choke on their foaming saliva...
  73. Mefiaten
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Игра не заслужила такого хейта. Жаль, но судя по всему индустрия банально не доросла до настолько комплексных и взрослых историй.
    Искренне верю, что спустя время TLOU2 станет живой классикой.
  74. Fincasey
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bunch of either homophobia/transphobes. Nothing about this game that deserves that hate other than you idiots who ruined it for yourselves by looking for spoilers online. I hope you leakers rot in hell. It’s Amazing game, you all suck. Like seriously what is your guys’ problem?!? Grow up! My god it was amazing story “oh boo hoo because (blank happened)” at the beginning!” ? Jesus grow the hell up. You need to have something different for a sequel to be good. Christ none of you guys could stomach an episode of game of thrones if that’s how you handled a main character death or think that something like revenge is always simply black and white, or one sided… Expand
  75. ESPRIT
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in every aspect of the game, graphics, sound design, gameplay, music and of course story and character arcs.
  76. PuppetMazter
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game. Not really understanding all the complaining about this one, outside of the review bombing day one from people that didn't even play it. Graphically, it's beautiful. One of the best looking games I've ever seen. The attention to detail is second to none. It's a very immersive experience. The gameplay is nearly perfect. It's similar to the first one and improves on it in every area. The characters are well written, and their motives make sense. Ellie's decisions can be frustrating, but she's a teenage girl that just had the most important person in her world taken away from her. What do you expect? Same thing with Abby. If she was the main character from the beginning, nobody would blame her for hunting down and killing Joel. He murdered her father and people in her group, and stopped the only chance the world had for a cure. And as far as the ending goes, it would've been pretty disappointing if Ellie did end up killing Abby. Do people not understand what character development is? She finally lets it go and moves on with her life. I loved the way it all came together. Hopefully there's a part 3 where Ellie goes off to find Dina. It looked like that might be where she was headed in the final shot. But overall, it's a great game. Definitely worth playing.… Expand
  77. Gulf456
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is genuinely incredible. I love how not only the main story revolves around revenge, but many of the letters and the environments you find seem to indicate that revenge and payback have destroyed this city on every level. I get it that some people are mad because of Joel's death and the change in protagonist, but not only were these things necessary to tell this story, but they made it so much better.
    The Last of Us has been my favorite game since I first played it on the release day, over the years I grew attached to Joel and Ellie and I was definitely afraid of what was going to happen to them in this game. When Joel died I was absolutely shocked, not only by the idea of Joel dying but by how violent it was.

    When Ellie and Dina were riding their horse to Seattle they had a very interesting conversation, they were trying to guess why someone could've possibly had the reason to do that, and they don't really get anywhere. Just in the first game, Joel not only killed hundreds of people, but he killed in ways just as bad as they killed him, let's remember how he also tortured people before killing them in the first game. And that's just what we played, he himself said that he did much worse when he was surviving with Tommy.

    Now, about the structure of the game in general. This game isn't really interested in telling a story from only one point of view how the first one was, in the original you only had one point of view, and that was Joel's, that's basically what makes the ending so ambiguous and heartbreaking, you know the truth, you know Joel did that for himself, Ellie wasn't a part of that decision. In Part 2 we have Ellie and Abby's perspectives, and while I was incredibly pissed at Joel's death, after "Seattle Day 1" with Abby I got less pissed and more interested in how they were going to not only make me care about Abby but also how they were gonna show Ellie as the villain in the same way they did with Abby. While the placement and length (and the previous game, obviously) of Ellie's campaign makes it so that she is kinda the major protagonist, I think Naughty Dog did an amazing job with Abby's side of the story.

    I've seen some people saying that they should've intertwined the two sections in a more natural way I feel like that would've made each of their stories less impactful. Throughout all of Ellie's story you have a very clear goal, take revenge on the people who killed Joel, and even when Ellie does some horrible things because of that goal, deep inside I still wanted that revenge. The cliffhanger in the middle of the game made me desperate for Ellie to redeem herself of all the violence she took part in, especially because of how much that was clearly impacting her mental health. Ellie made a very quick decision in pursuing Joel's killers and don't think she thought it through as much as she should, but at the same time, she was in grief, angry at what happened and later you find out she was also angry at herself for how she left things with Joel.

    Abby's revenge, on the other side, was much more meticulous, she clearly had a plan and executed it in the way she wanted to. You can see how much that was a toll on her friends tho, they were there to support her, just like Dina was there for Ellie, but both sets of supporting characters weren't completely on board with the way things were done. By having us play her section after we played Ellie's story, Naughty Dog forces us to not only think about what we did as Ellie, but also hope that they can leave their acts of revenge aside because of how much misery they brought on everyone directly involved and everyone that ended up caught in the crossfire.

    This game isn't so interested in showing how Ellie grows because of Joel's death, actually, she doesn't grow at all because of that, she only becomes angrier and angrier to a point where she is barely recognizable. While some people have said that this is a betrayal of the character, I feel like that is much more a result of the incredible violence she was forced to watch. Ellie is traumatized and expecting her to be the same jolly hopeful girl she was in the first game is absurd, of course she was angry, of course she wasn't thinking straight. I mean, so many people didn't like this game because all they wanted was a revenge story where Ellie killed everyone and that's it, without ever having to think about the consequences of what she did. That would've been an incredibly shallow game and feel like it would be a complete disrespect of how complex these characters are, by giving Ellie such a sudden change in personality, the impact of the ending is greatly elevated. In the end, Ellie finally has the chance to grow and deal with the trauma that haunts her throughout the game. Only by breaking the cycle of violence that Joel started can she move on from her loss.

    Also if you didn't like the game because of it being too "politicized", you can go to hell.    … Expand
  78. thepomy
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    A pure masterpiece in story telling and acting. The gameplay expands from the previous one, but in a very natural way. The visuals are the best I’ve ever seen on a console or PC, beating RDR2, in my opinion. A game for the ages.
  79. MrSloth123
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    the game isn't as good as the last of us. its definitely a good sequel a deep compelling story with top notch acting if you was a fan of the first game this is a must play!
  80. AnOddOne
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is not without its issues. But it's overall a challenging and enjoyable experience. The review bombing is entirely undeserved and is a reminder of why the hobby of gaming is generally looked upon when I see all these man baby throwing fits about Ellie being gay despite that being established in the first game. I would say the game is more of an 8 then a 10 and my review will beThe game is not without its issues. But it's overall a challenging and enjoyable experience. The review bombing is entirely undeserved and is a reminder of why the hobby of gaming is generally looked upon when I see all these man baby throwing fits about Ellie being gay despite that being established in the first game. I would say the game is more of an 8 then a 10 and my review will be adjusted as such when metacritic cleans up the reviews clearly posted by people who haven't touched the game and are trying to bury it based on homophobia.… Expand
  81. themugen
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Won't be for everyone, but then no game is. Greatly improved game play and engaging story.
  82. weisscraft
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Абсолютный шедевр! Как и первая часть, которая является лучшей игрой всех времён и народов. Дракманн - гений!
  83. oryndatiju
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Easily TOP 3 this generation. I can't really understand how love-thread here is "anti-climatic". Utter BS, that is.
  84. YukonZ
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best ps4 game ever. Perfect graphics, animation, really intresting story and realistic gameplay.
  85. bbergs
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    By far one of the most emotionally draining and amazing experiences I've ever had during my time playing video games. Is the plot controversial? Yes. That however doesn't take away from the great writing, graphics, and gameplay. I constantly found myself in awe of how immersive this was. The emotional connection you feel with the characters is a testament to how well Naughty Dog spendsBy far one of the most emotionally draining and amazing experiences I've ever had during my time playing video games. Is the plot controversial? Yes. That however doesn't take away from the great writing, graphics, and gameplay. I constantly found myself in awe of how immersive this was. The emotional connection you feel with the characters is a testament to how well Naughty Dog spends crafting their games. It will be a while before i pick this up again, but I encourage everyone to experience this game at least once, however highly recommend playing the first prior to this to get the full emotional gut punch.… Expand
  86. Aeolian
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This game will be remembered for decades. After playing again part 1 and part 2 ( new game plus), i have come to some conclusions. This game cannot be understand by explaining the thematic and philosophical ideas behind it to the public. You have to be invested and be 100% focused on every aspect, idea, theme etc. Any game that can make me feel like these 2 titles, is 10/10 for me. This,This game will be remembered for decades. After playing again part 1 and part 2 ( new game plus), i have come to some conclusions. This game cannot be understand by explaining the thematic and philosophical ideas behind it to the public. You have to be invested and be 100% focused on every aspect, idea, theme etc. Any game that can make me feel like these 2 titles, is 10/10 for me. This, it's a huge landmark in gaming industry and it set a new standard in terms of story telling, gameplay, graphics. This game is ahead of its time and people are not honest with themselves and think that writers or content creators must create what the public wants. HAHA, this is not how art works:). Oh and one last thought. It's interesting to see how many people take games so personally that they resort to violent messages to content creators and even actors that are just doing their job:). Brilliant game, so powerfull that i don't think i can enjoy other games. We can now see more clearly, a new type of people.

    P.S.: Saying goodby is hard for everyone but life, is just a series of experiences that come and go all the way till the end:) and all what we have in the end, are our memories, the taste from our past experiences:)    … Expand
  87. Mino
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I think we don't have to talk about graphics or gameplay, which both were great. TLOU2 was a roller coaster of emotions and I never experienced such feelings in any game before. That's the thing making it a masterpiece.
  88. MrAmbience
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game. One of the best of the generation. The gorgeous graphics, incredible sound design and overall insane production quality isn't even the main reason why TLOU2 is so good. The story is every bit as fantastic as in the first game. It's twisted, rewarding and emotionally draining in a great way. The game is so immersive, I felt almost possessed by it. The combat andAbsolutely outstanding game. One of the best of the generation. The gorgeous graphics, incredible sound design and overall insane production quality isn't even the main reason why TLOU2 is so good. The story is every bit as fantastic as in the first game. It's twisted, rewarding and emotionally draining in a great way. The game is so immersive, I felt almost possessed by it. The combat and general gameplay is great as well, the superb stealth sections stand out in particular. I do recommend playing the game on a higher difficulty, to really hammer home the survival horror aspects of the game. All in all, the game is just great, and people like different things, who would've thought. However almost every bad review I've seen and read for this game, boils down to "I don't like girls, lesbians and Ellie isn't a straight white male, so I can't relate to her". I hate to break it to you, but you're not really similar to Doomguy or Dante either. The game's story is beautifully crafted, and feeds off the momentum of the first game. The Last of Us 2 should, and will be remembered as one the defining games of it's generation.… Expand
  89. mrmoneymanguy
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Everything is amazing from the story to the characters to the graphics. Just play it.
  90. jonasbritobr
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    O Melhor Jogo Da Geração!!! Muitas novidades e inovações difícil um jogo com tanto sentimento que envolve!
  91. Prometheuss
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Comprei esperando uma história e gameplay incríveis e é o que o jogo entrega. O fã tem a mania de querer as coisas do jeito que eles pensam que deve ser. O jogo te faz sentir muitas coisas e pensar muito sobre oque é feito.
  92. Samfortal
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Amei, muita filosofia, muita profundidade sem tanta complexidade, cada vez que eu lembro da história eu tenho uma percepção diferente do que aconteceu e do qu e poderia ter acontecido. Obra prima.
  93. Marinho2770
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    4.9 user score? Really? Are you stupid or dumb? The Last of Us Part II is a great game, maybe the people giving such a low score (rat boys giving a complete 0 for **** sake) should stay playing Fortnite, FIFA or some **** like that. Play the damn game and enjoyed cause it´s worth every damn second.
  94. marcoballistic
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The story beats of this game versus the original all tie in really well for me. The pacing and sheer brutal realism is both impacting & shocking. But also truthful to the subject matter. I absolutely loved it. One of my experiences of this generation.
  95. stupot11
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Butthurt review bombers! Amazing storytelling, graphics that shouldn't be on a PS4.
  96. Statutory
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just awesome. painful, hard to digest and brilliant.

    [Spoiler Ahead].

    First of all, I didn't had the chance to play the first part because I did not own a PlayStation since PS2. Now that I got one, I played both games. And I kinda don't understand why people are so mad at the game, reviewing the story as week and the characters are poor developed.

    I know the game try hard to "humanize" Abby, and the motives that made her search for revenge etc. But for me, the plot itself is just what could happen in the real world. I mean, everyone has their motives and a line of thought that made they try the best they can to achieve an objective. Joel was a "bad man" for a lot of people, as he was good for a lot of people too. But he kinda was selfish doing what he did to save Ellie.

    He could die in a lot of ways. I see how bold the game was, not giving him a memorable death, beautiful speeches and cutscenes etc. His death was cruel as the world of TLOU is. As a lot of other characters too.

    Anyway, this game is a masterpiece for me. Because it's bold, unpredictable and as close to reality as possible.    … Expand
  97. MiKell1982
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Don't let the people here who rated below 8 fool you, they have the down syndrome clearly.
    my guess most of them are payed trolls or just blind filled with hatred noobs.
    you can easily detect them, just press on their name and checkout their latest reviews. Half of them have only one review and a new account. surprise surprise. The other half have rated games like "Legend of Zelda" and    Don't let the people here who rated below 8 fool you, they have the down syndrome clearly.
    my guess most of them are payed trolls or just blind filled with hatred noobs.
    you can easily detect them, just press on their name and checkout their latest reviews. Half of them have only one review and a new account. surprise surprise.
    The other half have rated games like "Legend of Zelda" and "Katana" solid 10 but last of us is 0 ? REALLY ? i say people who play animated children games shouldn't be allowed to rate a masterpiece such as Last Of Us.
    Last Of Us part 2 has the best to date graphics and plot, game-play is amazing! you feel like you are a part of a Hollywood movie. MetaCritic should do well by removing all the trolling scores and reviews from this game and others.    … Expand
  98. Callmebobby
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is great and another masterpiece by Naughty Dog. It's definitely a 10 and I'm writing a review to offset the low scores from angry homophobic neckbeards who are mad the story didn't go the way they thought it should and are upset they have to play as a lesbian. Just goes to show how pathetic people in the gaming community are. Angry homophobic neckbeards who are mad the mainThis game is great and another masterpiece by Naughty Dog. It's definitely a 10 and I'm writing a review to offset the low scores from angry homophobic neckbeards who are mad the story didn't go the way they thought it should and are upset they have to play as a lesbian. Just goes to show how pathetic people in the gaming community are. Angry homophobic neckbeards who are mad the main character of a game is getting laid while they're still virgins. Don't listen to them - this game is fantastic. The story was well written and risky and it paid off.… Expand
  99. R1ck8r00ke
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Outstanding production values, superb acting and gripping story mixed with fantastic gameplay makes this one of the best games on PlayStation 4. Incredible sequel to the original that builds upon the world in new ways to deliver a generation defining title. The gameplay is evolved from the first game in new directions and feels amazing to control. The environments are stunning to look atOutstanding production values, superb acting and gripping story mixed with fantastic gameplay makes this one of the best games on PlayStation 4. Incredible sequel to the original that builds upon the world in new ways to deliver a generation defining title. The gameplay is evolved from the first game in new directions and feels amazing to control. The environments are stunning to look at and explore. Character models are photorealistic and evoke complex emotions. This story builds upon the original in fascinating ways that question the nature of revenge. Melancholic, beautiful, terrifying... this game explores every shade of the human soul. It’s an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish, Naughty Dog studios simply deliver in every way!… Expand
  100. sambergamo
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Wow, what a game! Technically the best game for the PS4 so far. The graphics, sound effects and voice-overs are absolutely stunning. Sometimes you, as a player, don't know if you are in a game or "just" watching the next Hollywood blockbuster! Simply breathtaking! Unfortunately many players expected an other game story wise. What a pity! If you are unbiased and open for a very emotionalWow, what a game! Technically the best game for the PS4 so far. The graphics, sound effects and voice-overs are absolutely stunning. Sometimes you, as a player, don't know if you are in a game or "just" watching the next Hollywood blockbuster! Simply breathtaking! Unfortunately many players expected an other game story wise. What a pity! If you are unbiased and open for a very emotional tour de force, this game is definitely something for you. For me it's a masterpiece!… Expand
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Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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