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  1. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Most of the reviews come from people that dont even played this game and gave 0?
    Ok, I give 10, without have played :)
  2. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Im only a few hours into the game and am very impressed with the graphics,storyline,and over all gameplay.
  3. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    En Pinxo li va dir a en Panxo vols que et punxi amb un punxó i en Panxo li va dir a en Pinxo punxa'm pero a la panxa no.
  4. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, gráficos lindos, história profunda, jogabilidade aprimorada, naughty dog sempre se superando.
  5. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!
    Dont be such **** complaining about the facts in the game.
    True raw narrative and complex characters.
  6. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I play till the kill Joel like a dog... the agenda LGBT is a very horrible think too. Expand
  7. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Bad progressist propaganda, forcing LGBT stuff in an zombie apocalypse is ridiculous, shove all that SJW in your a** naughty dog, worst game of the year easily
  8. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Joke to the writers of the first game should be deleted and forgotten since it brings no good to the story of the Last of Us. Expand
  9. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Trash story and character. Part 2 ruined my favorite game. Naughty dog is on my ban list now.
  10. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    A political statement to please the left. I wouldn’t buy it for a dollar.
  11. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute unit of trash. Save yourself 60 bucks. The worst game I've played so far. Game is lucky to have a 3.4 rating. Killing of a main character done right is fine, but naughty dog really **** Joel over. Game had tok much political opinions and feels very forced. Awful writing and gameplay. As ellie you dont kill abby (character who killed Joel). Overall very poor and lazy game. . Expand
  12. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очень игра понравилась, взрослая, серьезная, интересная. Баланс сложности сдвинулся ,но игра стала более отточенная. Совершая другая тема затрагивается, по моему очень логичное продолжение истории. Expand
  13. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Completly ruined the game and those positive reviews are paid or just cocksuckers who dont know what good storytellin is
  14. Jun 20, 2020
    9
    One of the best game i ever played ... i really dont know why metacritic continue with this people voting 0 or 1 xD Its impossible a game like this have 0 or 1 rated, only toxic pleople and people without brain can vote that.
    Next time think 3 times to give (FREE) internet for everyone. Next time make a QI Quiz before give Internet to someone.
  15. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    What makes me angry? That the death of Joel is not feat of the death of a hero. Random **** beat him to death like that shame
  16. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meh. Not sure what hype was about. Decent game. Did not live up to first game. Expand
  17. Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i liked the first half even though they killed my fave protagonist! but then **** goes downhill even more i didn,t like abby and they tryed to humanize her like oh wait she helps these kids and **** i want to like this game and somewhere i still do but neil you **** up! i liked the gameplay and the atpmosfeer it looks so real but the story is not good!!! and this is coming from a huge the last of us fan and that ending didn´t make sense like really bruh. Expand
  18. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel dies, you are forced to play with the trans thing that killed him for 10+ hours. Really really bad for someone who likes the first game. Expand
  19. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The gameplay is good, but the history is terrible and is full of progressism, and lesbian **** and the design of ellie isn't good. Save your $60.
  20. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Melhor experiência de entretenimento que já tive na minha vida. Melhor gameplay, melhor história, melhor em tudo em relação ao parte I.
  21. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    See, I know that a game shouldn't be judged just on the basis of its story, it should be judged on various other aspects which can be much more important sometimes, however this isn't the type of game that would've been not focused on plot or story but instead just gameplay. All that being said. I give it a 2 star because they ruined their own creation, a slow bleak and unworthy game thatSee, I know that a game shouldn't be judged just on the basis of its story, it should be judged on various other aspects which can be much more important sometimes, however this isn't the type of game that would've been not focused on plot or story but instead just gameplay. All that being said. I give it a 2 star because they ruined their own creation, a slow bleak and unworthy game that doesn't deserve your time. I feel sorry for the people who worked so hard on it because wow such a waste. Expand
  22. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1 for the engineers
    what a masterpiece lul
    the story makes me feel disgusted
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  23. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. The first changed my life and the second did as will. I can’t wait to dive in the game again. I just love it, can’t say anything more. We support you ND. Love you guys
  24. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    3 for gameplay and graphics

    0 for story and new characters, by the end of the game ull start thinking wat was the point of any of this
  25. Jun 20, 2020
    5
    brilliant story, amazing character development, a well done end of this game
  26. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This game is horrible, pleagued by politics, and agendas, I want to play the story driven award winning zombie survival, not play the political pushing zombie game, I'm sure zombies are a bigger danger than anything else to worry about
  27. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Me parece un final muy rancio, siento que todo lo que viví en el trayecto del juego se desmorona al final, entregando un desenlace bastante flojo, la venganza es un tema que puede tratarse de varias formas, incluso hay películas y videojuegos que lo han llevado mejor.
  28. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    This is nowhere near the caliber of game as the first. I understand now why developers were walking away from this trash heap. A huge amount of hours were spent on multiplayer in part one, only to find out there is no multiplayer on this one. I looked it up, and the company said it had such great ideas for multiplayer, it was going to be a whole separate game. Sounds like a 60 dollarThis is nowhere near the caliber of game as the first. I understand now why developers were walking away from this trash heap. A huge amount of hours were spent on multiplayer in part one, only to find out there is no multiplayer on this one. I looked it up, and the company said it had such great ideas for multiplayer, it was going to be a whole separate game. Sounds like a 60 dollar DLC to me. Expand
  29. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Haven't played it but neither have the trolls. Go **** yourself. '
  30. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The visuals are the best of ANY PS4 game... period. I didn’t know the system was capable of graphics like this. If you told me it was PS5... it would trick me.

    Now, the story does not draw you in like the first one. You can tell it’s a much weaker plot, but it’s no way the worse I’ve experienced. What helps honestly is the motion capture and acting is incredible. The gameplay and
    The visuals are the best of ANY PS4 game... period. I didn’t know the system was capable of graphics like this. If you told me it was PS5... it would trick me.

    Now, the story does not draw you in like the first one. You can tell it’s a much weaker plot, but it’s no way the worse I’ve experienced. What helps honestly is the motion capture and acting is incredible.

    The gameplay and combat is tight. It feels very responsive and perfectly tweaked.

    Overall, I think the user Metacritic score is too harsh and the professional critic scores are too high.

    At this point, the story would have to go off the rails or level design fall apart in the later part of the game for being rushed for me to have a different view.

    Up to this point... I’d give it an 8.8 not a 3 or a 10.
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  31. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Be glad that you weren't the launch title for PS5 ND, because otherwise, Sony would probably have to sue you to death for false advertising in order to save face. I doubt critics play these kinds of games anymore, they just take their due for 10/10 and go spend their time on something more productive than such crap triple-A.I feel disgusted and honestly sympathize with every regularBe glad that you weren't the launch title for PS5 ND, because otherwise, Sony would probably have to sue you to death for false advertising in order to save face. I doubt critics play these kinds of games anymore, they just take their due for 10/10 and go spend their time on something more productive than such crap triple-A.I feel disgusted and honestly sympathize with every regular developer that had to follow this **** of game direction for 7 years. Expand
  32. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The story sucks! But we all knew that. Gameplay is nothing new, boring game after all.
  33. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Pile of SXXTS in the game. HIGHLY RECOMMAND NOT TO PLAY. ITS GROSS. I would think twice before this fxxking story hand over.
  34. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 이게임은 지금까지 라오어2를 기다린 소비자들을 유롱하는 작품임. 전작 캐릭터들에 대한 예우도 없을 뿐더러 전작의 명성을 깎아내리는 PC에 물든 게임. 게이머들이 그 캐릭터를 플레이어블로 조작할때 불쾌감밖에 못느낄 것. Expand
  35. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Gráficos cuidados, más realista, más violento, historia mejor construida.
  36. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    I have already pass the game, and the game is just a normal game, just one more, i know that the gameplay and the graphics are really good, but bro you need to realize that the history its a complet **** its a zero, and if you told me that this is the best videogame on the decade, probably this is the firts videogame that you play, because in this decade has one of the best in everythingI have already pass the game, and the game is just a normal game, just one more, i know that the gameplay and the graphics are really good, but bro you need to realize that the history its a complet **** its a zero, and if you told me that this is the best videogame on the decade, probably this is the firts videogame that you play, because in this decade has one of the best in everything that is Red Dead Redempion 2 also God of War, Spiderman, Zelda BOTW, there are a little bit of the great game in this decade, and theres no space for this normal game Expand
  37. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is such a mess on many levels the game dosen't respect the middle eastern and muslim countries since they included LGBT content and naughty dog know it will get banned in these countries, although the the first part was played by a lot of middle eastern and muslim gamers.I think this was intentional since the vice prsident of naughty dog is isreali. Expand
  38. Jun 20, 2020
    7
    excellent representation from Naughty Dog yet again
  39. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I needed to make sure this game got one more terrible review. The quickest way to ruffle my feathers is to try and push your political agenda on me, expecially if it had nothing to do with the story! Rarely do I stop playing a game because of how terrible and boring it is, but this was one of those cases. I couldn't get through it because I kept falling asleep. The first game is probablyI needed to make sure this game got one more terrible review. The quickest way to ruffle my feathers is to try and push your political agenda on me, expecially if it had nothing to do with the story! Rarely do I stop playing a game because of how terrible and boring it is, but this was one of those cases. I couldn't get through it because I kept falling asleep. The first game is probably in my top 10 favorite games. I loved it! But I will never play the sequel ever again. I wish I could return the game and get my money back. Expand
  40. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Un juego excelente un giro a la historia un gameplay brutal, la crítica de las personas es porque ellos quieren que la historia siga como ellos quieren, no como el juego es
  41. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. The first changed my life and the second did as will. I can’t wait to dive in the game again. I just love it, can’t say anything more. We support you ND. Love you guys
  42. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Such a disappointment compared to the first, we lose all hope from the first 2 hours of play and nothing will remedy this. So much so that during the middle of the game ,we get bored like never before and we wonder if we really want to see the end, if it's worth it ... and when you finish the game you understand that it was not worth it ! revenge is bad, the story of this game is worse.Such a disappointment compared to the first, we lose all hope from the first 2 hours of play and nothing will remedy this. So much so that during the middle of the game ,we get bored like never before and we wonder if we really want to see the end, if it's worth it ... and when you finish the game you understand that it was not worth it ! revenge is bad, the story of this game is worse. MGS V did this much better without unnecessary gore to shock and disrespect his characters. Expand
  43. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Why you ruined the story? The Last of Us 1 is masterpiece and really enjoyable but forcthe sequel except for the marvelous graphic it's not playable.
  44. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. that was an absolute dog **** I was super excited for this game and this is what I got absolute trash I want my money back **** dog (I'm so disappointed) Expand
  45. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. how can i play this game where you killed the antagonist from the first game with the worst way ever, i cant belive ellie became gay annd thats not what she supposed to be, this game have nothing to do with the first game. Expand
  46. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    It's just garbage.
    I think I paid and bought the garbage.
    I will never play a game made by Naughty Dog again.
  47. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    this is political propaganda, the first game was excellent this one is not even worth playing
  48. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This will contain spoilers

    ***TL;dr An accurate synopsis of this game and how the writing is like that of a five year old
    " 2 angy women no like ech over, but is frends at end bcose vilence am naughty"

    Where to even start with this game, 7 years in the making yet it feels like the entire story, if you can even call it that was written by a 7 year old.

    In a wave of yearly, tired, predictble, easily forgotten triple A titles, the last of us set itself apart and gained practically universal appraise because of the characters. The world was interesting, the graphics were beautiful, but what made it different to other big titles churned out was how it handled the characters. In the first game you played as two damaged characters in a post apocalyptic world, learning about each other, fighting both infected and humans, the apocalypse was a back drop to the genuine growth and development of these 2 much loved characters. We played as a man who lost his daughter, his only reason to live, we saw him thrown into situations where both humans and infected were trying to kill him, we watched him overcome depression, we watched him form a bond with a girl who would become an adoptive daughter figure to him. We played as ellie, an orphan growing up in a post apocalyptic world, who is inexplicbly immune to the virus, who at a young age experience enough dark crap that she had justified trust issues, we saw as she opened up and grew to trust in joel.

    Then after almost a decade the second game comes along and removes everything that made the first game so iconic. Joel is killed before he gets any screen time, and he is not killed for world building, or to make room for other characters to come and develop and grow, he was not killed to set up an interesting plot, he was killed for cheap shock value story telling. In a world with infected,raiders, military, mercenaries, communities, cannibals, cults, religious fanatics there were a million different ways they could have introduced new struggles for these characters, instead they used the easiest, most simplistic trick in the book.

    In 2 you play as 2 characters
    Ellie, but not like ellie in the first game, this version does not grow or change or learn, she is angry woman with nothing past the surface level rage.
    Abby, a cope/paste version of ellie, a woman who has the exact same one and only personality trait that ellie has, that has the same one and only predictible driving force that ellie has, but unlike ellie she has no history with the player, she has no endearing or redeeming features and again there is nothing past the surface level rage.

    As for the actual "story" it is a predictible, boring revenge story, but even that is not done right, If they wanted to do a predictible revenge story it would not have been as successful as the first game, but it would still be more time in this world, with those characters and would still be enjoyable. But, nope, naughty dog decided instead to have us play with 99.9% of the screen time watching this revenge story unfold only for it to end with one character completely changing her personality on a dime, in a perfect example of utterly lazy deus ex machina writing.

    All this means that the players are left watching an uninspired, forgetabble, awful revenge story unfold only to end with the most anti climactic, pious, self righteous, holier-than-thou, "revenge is bad kids, mmmmkay" message, that resolves nothing and feels completely empty.
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  49. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    It‘s a desaster. The storytelling and development of certain characters are horrible. Decissions of Protagonists are not reliable, espacially at the beginning, where the plot is being set. And: Is it still that special to be Gay that it needs to be mentioned all the time, even in the end as one of the last scenes? It‘s 2020 and ND failed to tell a lovestory of two women loving each otherIt‘s a desaster. The storytelling and development of certain characters are horrible. Decissions of Protagonists are not reliable, espacially at the beginning, where the plot is being set. And: Is it still that special to be Gay that it needs to be mentioned all the time, even in the end as one of the last scenes? It‘s 2020 and ND failed to tell a lovestory of two women loving each other and rather told a „gay-story“ with a little bit of romace. Sorry but ND you failed here, its 2020 as mentioned and that the main character is gay should not be the main plot beside the revenge part, it should be treated as a small but normal part of her, and not the most important thing in her life, like what the hell, is this all that matters about ellie?
    T. Wonderland
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  50. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Нил Дракман - лицемер, который не способен создать трогающую человека историю, потому что сам - нелюдь. Большего об этой игре знать ничего не стоит. Поставлю 1 балл за старания тех, кто делал графику и локации. Expand
  51. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This is the worst thing that happened in 2020, the studio ruined the game, and to Niel **ck you bit**
  52. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Wow, unbelievable how they ruined a great PlayStation exclusive. 7 years.. for what?
  53. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    To keep it simple, everything is bad besides the graphics. Story is the worst part of this game, and spoils everything the first game set up.
  54. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Another SJW scum game. When the game is trying to please the current political situation, nothing good will come.
  55. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A death of a main character that we love should have a proper sent off, not how they treat them like in the game Expand
  56. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Fantastic. I feel a lot of these negative comments are just salt from people who were unhappy with what happens in the game. I feel tons of them wanted a Hollywood Logan style structure to the whole narrative but in reality this game hits home the feeling of helplessness is a hurting and unforgiving world. If you have a game so divisive that people are intentionally making multipleFantastic. I feel a lot of these negative comments are just salt from people who were unhappy with what happens in the game. I feel tons of them wanted a Hollywood Logan style structure to the whole narrative but in reality this game hits home the feeling of helplessness is a hurting and unforgiving world. If you have a game so divisive that people are intentionally making multiple accounts to review bomb then I’d say naughty dog you’ve done something right. Art isn’t supposed to appeal to everyone. Bravo, brilliant game and as a film maker/lover I have never felt so invested in a video game narrative prior. Expand
  57. Jun 20, 2020
    4
    First I'll start with the positives since I think it's best, even when rating something as negative, to acknowledge what it does right. The Last of Us part 2 is a work of art. The animations, character models and environments are all out of this world as most Naughty Dog games are. Additionally, the voice work is top notch with returning VAs and new alike giving heartfelt performances thatFirst I'll start with the positives since I think it's best, even when rating something as negative, to acknowledge what it does right. The Last of Us part 2 is a work of art. The animations, character models and environments are all out of this world as most Naughty Dog games are. Additionally, the voice work is top notch with returning VAs and new alike giving heartfelt performances that really draw you into the characters.

    Unfortunately, that is basically all the game does well. Graphics and voice work can only carry a game so far without good gameplay and story to back it up (in most cases anyway; there are plenty of examples where gameplay carries a game entirely), The gameplay is passable enough; essentially just an iteration or two off of the first game but nothing noteworthy to really set it above it's predecessor. But the story is where the game really loses the plot.

    I don't want to spoil anything (not that it hasn't been spoiled all over the place for a few months now) so I won't go into specific details of the plot but I'll lay out a few general critiques. For instance, much of the game takes place with a group that it fails to really endear the player too. As such, unlike the first title it tends to be hard to get emotionally invested in them and the struggles they face feel empty which greatly undercuts many of the more dramatic moments in the story. Beyond that, the characters the game does a good job of connecting you to (or who have a prior connection from the first game) tend to act in unreasonable ways when compared to their personalities or previously established character traits. But, in my opinion, the most egregious fumble the game makes is just a measly 2 hours into the game where it combines all the faults and just killed my enthusiasm for the rest of the story.

    All in all, it is a very pretty game with decent gameplay but does little to actually motivate you to play through the story.
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  58. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Para qué arruinar un gran juego imponiendo ideas y gustos que no todos comparten? historia absurda con un final al borde de lo ridículo, no puedo creer que tiré mi dinero en esta basura
  59. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It's better in all specs comparing to the first The Last of Us. I can't say what I'm feeling when playing.
  60. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    First I loved the first game, it was my first game in ps4, I really consider it as my favorite game of all times, I play video games since I was 5 years old and I've played a lot of games. So, I consider this part two is a great come back to the main story bringing us an extended view of a post-apocalyptic world in which we're trying to survive as we do at the moment with covid 19. I thinkFirst I loved the first game, it was my first game in ps4, I really consider it as my favorite game of all times, I play video games since I was 5 years old and I've played a lot of games. So, I consider this part two is a great come back to the main story bringing us an extended view of a post-apocalyptic world in which we're trying to survive as we do at the moment with covid 19. I think many people is trying to say the game is bad because they don't like bad things happens to a character or another, but life is that way, we can't choose what experience we are going to live so, enjoy the journey and see how great are the designs, the art, the way the characters talk, interact, and everything, enjoy the future of games and how we should consider the games as a way to present new ways to see the world in where we live trying to improve it.

    Regards from an Venezuelan guy in Uruguay :).
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  61. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    This sequel ruins the original masterpiece.Part 2 still got great graphics and some intense sequences but the story is horrible and poorly written.This game clearly doesn't have magic that part 1 had and it didn't rise to its expectation
    Bad experience
  62. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    A truly brave game that will revolutionize not only the way you make videogames, but also the way to deepen the characters and create stories. The writing is impeccable, the plot twists unpredictable and breathtaking. It's not a game for overly sensitive people and I understand why many can't stand it, but the are quieter game for them to play if they can't handle violence and realism
  63. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Good and smooth gameplay, very detailed and immersive environments.
    It's just like the first game, minus the story.
  64. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Bad game, but an ok movie, but that's it, not much to play, just watch. The plot is meh...
  65. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Después del primer gran juego,nos traen esto!!!!falta de ritmo,downgrade enorme ,Bugs,semi mundo abierto sin poder explorar osea lineal y encima trama narrativa horrenda,0 y más que no puedo
  66. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very exhausting and tedious game. Lame jump scares, uninteresting story and characters, same old crap over and over again. You play as Ellie and get close to the end, only for it to switch to Abby and you have to relive the past again. So dang BORING!!! A **** attempt to get people to like and understand Abby. I forced myself to go through it because I wasted my money on it, honestly TLOU shouldn’t have had a sequel and I will just pretend this abomination never existed. Expand
  67. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Jogo nada haver pregaram um produto mas na real realidade se for analisar ....
  68. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    La historia se siente forzada a partir de la mitad sin mencionar el relleno innecesario.
  69. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Democratic garbage shoved down our throats don’t buy horrible characters horrible story I hope naughty dog realizes they killed their franchise
  70. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Ok, I just created an account on Metacritic. I've never written a comment in my life, I have never rated any games. That my first one, all 0 score and below 5 are sad and pathetic. There are no games that deserve 0. People judge this game without even having it. Many of them reviewed only TLOU2, most users don't have a copy of this game, It's ridiculous. Metacritic should do somethingOk, I just created an account on Metacritic. I've never written a comment in my life, I have never rated any games. That my first one, all 0 score and below 5 are sad and pathetic. There are no games that deserve 0. People judge this game without even having it. Many of them reviewed only TLOU2, most users don't have a copy of this game, It's ridiculous. Metacritic should do something about it. Look at the critics' ratings. I played the game to the end, the game is great, characters, music and story also. I'm waiting for multiplayer now. Let's be honest, not everyone likes it, but the game is outstanding and amazing, one of the best on ps4. I am not interested of the opinions of others, they don't know anything and it's just a troll, they may not like a part of the story but it's the best story on ps4. I can't believe how much hatred has appeared here. Everyone who rated this game 0 is a loser. I'm not a big fan of TLOU but this game deserves the best ratings. I am happy with my purchase. Expand
  71. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Not much of a game, but just a very long movie with some quick time events thrown in..... boring!
  72. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    TLOU was a great walking simulator with an incredible story, the gameplay was meh but the story made up for any shortcomings. Now that I’ve experienced TLOU2 from start to finish I can firmly say screw this whole studio. Visually it looks amazing but the gameplay hasn’t evolved enough and the writing is hilariously bad. I’m not sure you could give a bigger middle finger to your fans ifTLOU was a great walking simulator with an incredible story, the gameplay was meh but the story made up for any shortcomings. Now that I’ve experienced TLOU2 from start to finish I can firmly say screw this whole studio. Visually it looks amazing but the gameplay hasn’t evolved enough and the writing is hilariously bad. I’m not sure you could give a bigger middle finger to your fans if you tried.

    Sony & Critics: you are the scum of the universe, modern day snake oil salesmen. Grow a spine & possibly have an independent thought for once. I can’t wait for the day the market self corrects and ya’ll are shuttering business lines. Sad for your workers but rumor is you treat them like ass so it could be a boon for everyone.
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  73. Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Developers completely change the way the main character thinks, kills him and blame the internet for being sexist. Not our fault, the gamers, that they tried to bribe their way into different groups. Gamers loved the first game, all types of gamers there was no need to try to be PC on something that was was not wrong. Expand
  74. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This game is just terrible! A huge disappointment...Don't waste your money on this.
  75. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    For people, this game is either awesome or awful. I feel like the devs are appeasing to snowflakes... but that's not a big deal. I've heard the story isn't that good...
  76. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    The Last of Us Part II é a síntese de uma obra de arte fleumática que ascende ao perpassar do tempo, e no fenecimento encontra a transcendência de seu jaez, sua estrutura é frugal mas sua visão é Incólume e sine qua non a agrura de sua jornada, apeser de perene no remate se esteia.
  77. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Disappointed it is just a shame what they are doing with videogames I miss good times.
  78. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I just finished the game and it was awful. I was playing with anger, sadness and disturbance.
    I dont know what to say about it, The Last of Us is dead for me, thank you naughty dog.
    I will never play another game from you.
  79. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have a feeling a lot of these 1 star reviews are from people who haven't even played the game and some from people who own a certain MS console and can't play it. I received my copy 2 days early and I'm now finished. I'm not going to lie the first 2 hours broke me and I found myself very angry and sad about the direction the game was going in, but I ploughed through and I'm so glad that I did.
    Everything looks stunning it's the best game graphically available on the PS4 Pro. And with a generation that includes RDR2 and God of War that's no easy feat. The environment's feel alive in a way I've never experienced in a game before, the characters feel so real and the way enemies call each other by name makes every kill feel even more brutal. Upon first arriving in Seattle I was really enjoying tearing stuff up, mutilating and killing every WLF member I could find and leaving no-one alive, mainly because of my anger about the event 2 hours in. However the story is so masterfully written that by the midway point of Ellies first section I was already questioning whether any of this was worth all the bloodshed. The way enemies are brutally killed by Ellie was satisfying at first but carry weight the further you get into the game.
    Then I reached the section with Abby which during the first 2 hours of the game I never could have hated a video game character more, even more than Micah from RDR2. I wanted her to die cruelly at the hands of Ellie. But again Naughty Dogs masterclass of storytelling shines through. We are treated to a wonderful backstory explaining where Abby's hate began and her journey for revenge which mirrors Ellies story and even surpasses it in some regards, by the time you're done playing with Abby her morals and reasoning behind her actions far outweigh Ellie's bloodlust.

    The talent of Naughty Dog is on show here, turning a character I never thought I could hate more into someone you actually like in the space of 8-10 hours of gameplay is something I don't think any other developer in the buisness could acheive.

    The gameplay itself is massively improved so much more to craft, bigger environments to use stealth and more angles and avenues to use to your advantage in every situation you come across, not to mention the infected are fantastic in this game. The horrifying clickers return which are as terrifying as ever, The runners are also more deadly in this game. Special mention for the Stalkers which are massively improved in part 2, they hide around corners or in dark spaces and wait for you, and are very clever working in packs to try to kill you. I can honestly say in every way this game really needs to be played, I can see why there is division and I found myself angry and upset after the first 2 hours, but that is how the developer want's you to feel. Naughty Dog want you to arrive in Seattle full of hate and I can promise by the time you finish Ellie's section if you don't feel redeemed by all the bloodshed you must be psychotic.
    I've never experienced anything across all forms of media that moved me in the way this game has, that includes films, TV series and games. In a world of video games with stick thin plotlines and tireless open world, climb a tower unlock the next part of the map etc, bland games. This stands out by a mile.
    Really don't understand all the 1 star reviews here, either they've not played the game or a writing their opinion after 2 hours of playing. Funny thing is if Part 2 was the exact same journey story of Joel and Ellie in different locations there'd be another group of people complaining that it does nothing new, and is just milking the first game.
    Maybe that's what people want nowadays, the same stories over and over again with no shock factor and nothing new to add. This remaster culture we seem to have gotten into in the last 5 years or so is proof of this. I have a feeling that looking back in years to come this will be looked back on as a seminal moment in gaming, although it's divisive and raw, it's interesting. Which is more than I can say for most games
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  80. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good game This is just a shame. I waited 7 years to play this game? I hope Neil Drakman realized that people are not idiots and will not use this **** that you did under the pressure of Anita Sarkeesian. They should already understand that her pathetic opinion
    and lea
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  81. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is a once in a generation game that sets a new bar for narrative in games.
  82. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    traaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaash
  83. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game ruin my childhood F Naughty dog you can eat **** I ever seen so much garbage in my life
  84. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DO NOT LISTEN TO PATHETIC REVIEW BOMBERS WHO HAVEN’T EVEN FINISHED OR PLAYED THE GAME

    The game is a masterpiece. Don’t listen to the people crying that Joel’s death wasn’t all sun shine and rainbows in a **** POST APOCALYPSE, don’t listen to the insecure and pathetic neck beards who are angry that gay people exist. The game doesn’t shove the SJW stuff in your face unless to you that means showing you anything that isn’t heterosexual. I am 12 hours in and the there was about three lines of dialogue where Ellie calls someone a bigot because they called her a dyke. Literally nothing else. If you are emotionally threatened by that, it’s your problem. The graphics: fantastic The locations: fantastic The combat: tense and thrilling especially at the hardest difficulty The characters: interesting and complex Anyone with a brain knows that no matter what this game doesn’t deserve a **** 3
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  85. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome in all levels. Great story, great characters, great playing... Heartbreaking and brave, special and unforgettable.
  86. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Don’t buy it, don’t waste your money, script is so-so. And why we need lesbians in video games?
  87. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    What an absolute mess. I feel bad for everyone else involved in creating this, that had to work with such horrible writing. Neil, this is going to follow you through the rest of your poorly-chosen career, you absolute dolt. As far as I, and many other people are concerned, this is a cringe fanfic, and in no way canon.
  88. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    A very good game, I loved it, It is one of the best exclusivities in the Sony library. It's a must play
  89. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine that in Walking dead 2 Lee Everett is alive and LGBT community will kill him. Imagine that in RDR 3 Arthur Morgan is alive and LGBT community will kill him. Imagine that in next Nemo cartoon LGBT community will kill Nemo's father. Such fillings you will get in TLOU 2. :c (sorry for my English) Expand
  90. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Review bombing ahahaha u crazy guys this game is one of the best ever ! Come on xbox fan ahahahahah
  91. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked this game not going to lie I wanted to dislike it but I couldn't. It was intense fun scary gross and had me going threw all sorts of emotions the world is cruel and savage and shows the extent of what humans will do when they feel like they have nothing to lose. Game play is nice not every confrontation is the same sometimes you just have to run for your life or u will be swarmed other times you have to sneak or hide its really intense and I was playing only the hardest mode so it was unique experience. Its good game its not perfect but man its really something else I recommend it. Expand
  92. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No me gusto en lo absoluto, una decepcion total, juego corto y no cuenta con la misma trama interesante que la del 1. Jugabilidad aceptable pero no lo recomiendo de salida. Talvez por 20$ en un futuro si quieres 40 horas de juego. Cada vez mas sony me esta decepcionando

    Graficos 8/10
    Historia 2/10
    Jugabilidad 5/10
    Inversion por 60$ 0/10
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  93. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I miss the old Naughty Dog! The Last of Us was great but this one I've stopped playing after 1st hour
    Miss me with your stupid political messages
  94. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. очень плохое отношение к комьюнити от компании! так глупо слили сюжет, поставлю 0 , пусть в следуйщий раз думают !(( Expand
  95. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Another piece of garbage with crap mechanics and no replay value. Wrought with disgusting "progressive" stupidity. A truly repulsive experience.
  96. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Absolutely terrible! I'm a huge fan of the original and I hate myself for taking the bate for part 2. This game is heavily founded on pushing views and agendas in which highly affects everything about this game...a chain reaction of terrible writing, story telling, plot holes from small to big. A complete insult to the original. Nothing feels justified within what happens. All these newAbsolutely terrible! I'm a huge fan of the original and I hate myself for taking the bate for part 2. This game is heavily founded on pushing views and agendas in which highly affects everything about this game...a chain reaction of terrible writing, story telling, plot holes from small to big. A complete insult to the original. Nothing feels justified within what happens. All these new influences nowadays affecting all forms of media just weakens and insults the quality. The game looks amazing but that's it. It has no life within that crappy shiny empty shall. I never made a review on metacritic but I had to sign up to post this. Expand
  97. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Its naughty dogs best worst work yet...really recommend playing it if you have terrible taste in story games.
  98. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a trash game i do not recommend this game at all it will waste your time like mine and also it is a waste of money go buy other things not this crap This game lacks of history gameplay and also the pollitically correct thing with ellie and the other things in the story like the villain omg the villain is so bad with the Sad part that in the start of the gameplay it seems to lack of nice movement and graphics.This game is a shame, seven years waiting for a great sequel and they create a ridiculous story like that, the priority was not the fans but putting all possible agendas in a game. Even a five-year-old child would have made a better story. The beautiful graphics and details don't save anything when the main focus is the narrative. Expand
  99. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oyun da ki herşeyi anlarım ama Joelin ölmesini anlayamam. Hadi ama 2. Partta ölecek bu şekilde mi ? En ufak kahramanlık şansı bile verilmiyor onurlu şekil de ölmüyor şahsen part 2 de sadece grafikleri ve oynanışı beğendim hikaye tam anlamıyla çöp olmuş Neil Druckman dan bunları beklemezdim umarım yaptıkları hatayı anlarlar ve part 2 nin remake si çıkar ve ya part 3 de toparlarlar. Ayriyeten büyük bir saçmalık ekliyorum Tommy kafasından kurşun yiyor fakat ölmüyor, Joelin kafasını golf sopasıyla dağıtıyorlar o ölüyor büyük bir saçmalık... Expand
  100. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Game of the year.

    I'm obviously being sarcastic. The "story" is a complete joke, not saying the first was any better but the sequel makes any development that happened in that game pointless to fit in a blatant political pandering which is obvious for all to see. The gameplay doesn't fair any better either with it being rather shallow with rididled button prompts(yay interactive
    Game of the year.

    I'm obviously being sarcastic. The "story" is a complete joke, not saying the first was any better but the sequel makes any development that happened in that game pointless to fit in a blatant political pandering which is obvious for all to see. The gameplay doesn't fair any better either with it being rather shallow with rididled button prompts(yay interactive movies).

    just save your money and watch the movi- I mean, game, on youtube and at least get some laughter out of it if anything. That way you won't have buyers remorse and you can feel better about yourself knowing there are a lot of people who bought it and delude themselves into thinking it's good to justify their purchase. Masterpiece my ass!

    The prequel wasn't one but it was a good game which is more than I can say for this.
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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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