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. TacitusKilgore1
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Cannot believe the hate this game is getting! It is undoubtably a masterpiece, everything about it: the story, writing, characters, graphics, level design, gameplay (if you liked TLoU1 gameplay, this is similar but majorly improved and much more polished).
    I just beat it and honestly feel like this holds a place among the all-time greatest single player. I feel like I was a little luke    Cannot believe the hate this game is getting! It is undoubtably a masterpiece, everything about it: the story, writing, characters, graphics, level design, gameplay (if you liked TLoU1 gameplay, this is similar but majorly improved and much more polished).
    I just beat it and honestly feel like this holds a place among the all-time greatest single player. I feel like I was a little luke warm on the narrative to begin with (I had the game spoilt for me prior to release, but turns out so many of the leaks were either BS or totally out of context) but as the game went on I feel like there story just gets more and more compelling. I think some people just need to hate this game. I’ve beaten TLoU1 at least 10 times, it’s one of my all time favourite games, and this game is, to me, vastly better in every respect. Look forward to many more play through sin the future. contectcontext)    … Expand
  2. AngerChrees
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Must say i love the game. It puts me in a mood like no other game does.

    Never before have i experienced such a "thrill" to stay alive. The environmental storytelling is (again) on point and sometimes lets you forget that you are playing in a fictional world. All of Seattle just seems authentic and beatifully crafted. Admitted: revenge plots are not my favourites but i still think its    Must say i love the game. It puts me in a mood like no other game does.

    Never before have i experienced such a "thrill" to stay alive. The environmental storytelling is (again) on point and sometimes lets you forget that you are playing in a fictional world. All of Seattle just seems authentic and beatifully crafted.

    Admitted: revenge plots are not my favourites but i still think its done in a great way and the most overwhelming thing about the plot for me was that the game made me doubt my/Ellies motives and shows that there is not always just a simple "good or evil".    … Expand
  3. Jocione
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito. Que jogo maravilhoso! História, gráfico, jogabilidade... valeu cada segundo de espera. Já quero a terceira parte.
  4. Ilmatto17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Ragazzi, personalmente ho trovato il lavoro svolto dai ragazzi di Naughty Dog una ottima riuscita! Chi vota 0 o 3 non meriterebbe neanche di avere una playstation. Il problema grosso di queste persone è che prendendola troppo sul personale sentendosi feriti dentro, sfogano la loro rabbia repressa su voti che il gioco non merita.
  5. Dallozeira
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Best story I've witnessed in the universe of video games. It's the kind of art that makes you think about the finale for weeks.
  6. Gombojani
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It’s a work of art, a pioneer masterpiece. The story is brutally strong and I am sad about to hate this game is became a meme.
  7. Tuy405
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Don't know why people are intentionally bombing an amazing game based on the leak without even playing it. I hope it continues to break sales records so we can get a trilogy for this game.
  8. Vague313
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Once again Naughty Dog have made the defining game to bring to a close the current generation of consoles.

    The story is exceptional, the acting incredible and the game beautiful.

    I've loved every moment playing this game. I cannot understand all the day 1 negative reviews. Just a lot of butthurt homophobes and misogynistic muppets.
  9. cjzdaman
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    People are going into this game expecting it to be like TLOU, instead of it being a continuation of it. The story of the first game was great, and this sequel compliments that story and answers many questions left by the first game, whilst asking more too.

    Druckmann said it himself, the first game was about love, this game is about hate. In the world that was established in TLOU, we    People are going into this game expecting it to be like TLOU, instead of it being a continuation of it. The story of the first game was great, and this sequel compliments that story and answers many questions left by the first game, whilst asking more too.

    Druckmann said it himself, the first game was about love, this game is about hate. In the world that was established in TLOU, we learn that anything can happen. We took many lives without question, lives that had so much story behind them, and complicated people with relationships.

    I don't know about you, but I get reminded of that in this game whenever I killed a Rattler, Seraphite or a Wolf. The companions of my kill would cry out their name, and I'd feel bad. Having the same thing happen to our main characters is a bold move, but makes sense in the world of The Last of Us. Plot Armour doesn't exist in this game, and I love that.

    We knew Ellie was going to be the playable protagonist of this game. Joel's death being the reason that Ellie embarks on a bloodthirsty mission for revenge, works so well as we know of their relationship and we get sucked into the tone of the game early on. As opposed to spending hours getting to know a new character Ellie is close to, then having them killed off to ignite Ellie. That just wouldn't make sense, and seem forced.

    Abby. At the start of the game, I hated her. At the end of the game, I didn't know who to root for. Part of me didn't want to support either character, but part of me didn't want either of them to die in the final showdown. Ellie and Abby have such a great parallel, they're very similar, but Abby is a bit more compassionate than Ellie.

    Abby spared Ellie's life twice, even after she murdered all of her friends. Sure, Abby has done some **** up things, but so has Ellie, and so did Joel. In the end, Ellie had to fight with herself to let Abby live, the same decision that Abby quickly made for Ellie's life when Lev intervened.

    Ellie learnt from Abby, I hope what helped Ellie realise that taking Abby's life wouldn't make her feel any better, was the flashback of her approaching Joel. We know after that scene, is where Ellie agrees to start trying to forgive Joel for what he did at the hospital. I believe sparing Abby is her first step to forgiveness. That is HUGE character development for Ellie. She didn't want to kill Abby in front of Lev, as that would just start the cycle again and parallel Joel getting killed in front of Ellie. 18 months had passed of Lev being with Abby, I guarantee they grew really close and Lev would hunt down Ellie if Abby had been killed by her.

    Ellie abandoning her life in the woods with Dina and J.J. to seek revenge one last time, to only grant mercy and forgiveness to Abby, things start to look up for Ellie's future.

    Next scene, she's lost 2 fingers that Abby bit. As a guitarist my immediate thought was **** those are her guitar fretting fingers.".

    Walking into the house we find it empty, I put off going into Ellie's room as I was hoping it would be empty too, that Dina took Ellie's stuff and is waiting for her back in Jackson. My heart sank when her room was full of her belongings and untouched, the guitar sitting there.

    I knew she wouldn't be able to play it, but I tried so damn hard to play the song that I knew she was going to play, the one Joel wrote for her. To Ellie, her guitar playing is the last thing that relates her to Joel, and that was stripped from the same person that took Ellie's life, but Ellie isn't angry any more. Even though she has lost everything, I think she realises it's because of her own choice and actions, that she's here now, and she accepts it. Monumental character arc, I cried.

    I saw someone rate this game 1/10 because the "girls are ugly." god, some world we live in. People complaining that a game is too political because it's a diverse game that deals with and represents people that exist in REAL LIFE. YES PEOPLE, THIS **** HAPPENS IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. GAY PEOPLE, TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, YES THEY EXIST. The apocalypse doesn't stop that **** Please remove yourself from the gene pool if that's what makes you hate this game. Abby is ****in' built like a tank, and I wouldn't **** with her lol. If you're intimidated by a muscular woman, you have no dick.

    Story of this game? ****ing brilliant.

    World building and expanding from the first game : Outstanding.

    Character Development? Phenomenal.

    Gameplay and visuals? Did you play it? You already ****ing know it's all fantastic.

    This game? 10/10, nail on the ****ing head. Now I'm off to platinum it and eagerly await the DLC.    … Expand
  10. underwaterwrite
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an incredible game with deep characters and a plot that allows you to look at the same events from different angles. The new characters are very interesting and well-crafted.

    I always wanted the sequel to show the world of the game from a new perspective and on behalf of another character. I like Joel and Ellie, but I wanted a new story and I got it. Emotions in the finals went wild. Thanks 10/10    … Expand
  11. gregwhiteshark
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Made an account to express my love for this game. A true masterpiece that makes you question your own beliefs and alliances. It's not surprising the game is so polarising, because it's not supposed to be an easy thing to stomach. Brutal and compelling story aside, it's the best looking and sounding game this generation. It is without a doubt a 10.
  12. PositiveAuthor
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. I don't understand why everyone is hating on it. I enjoyed every single minute of it and wish I could start all over again
  13. LyriaMelody
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Stunning visuals, amazing storyline and storytelling. It gets challenging at times but it's worth it. I feel sad for everyone who can't enjoy the game because they let their hatred control their life. Anyway, I strongly recommend playing this game.
  14. ollie87
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    About 14 hours in and I'm loving it. As a hardcore PC gamer, it's really disappointing there's no one making these sorts of games to this quality on that platform.

    Those who are complaining just understand non-linear events I suppose. They must hate Tarantino films.
  15. fdassaf
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The story was unexpected.I never understood how Joel was considered a hero anyways since he killed millions of people by not letting the fireflies get the cure.If he was looking for a porpuse, i think saving the whole humanity would be way better than saving just one kid .He didn't do it for Ellie he did it for himselft his selfish desire doomed humans .Of course i didn't like to end upThe story was unexpected.I never understood how Joel was considered a hero anyways since he killed millions of people by not letting the fireflies get the cure.If he was looking for a porpuse, i think saving the whole humanity would be way better than saving just one kid .He didn't do it for Ellie he did it for himselft his selfish desire doomed humans .Of course i didn't like to end up like he did but still it didn't ruin it for me.Excelent gameplay , story AI. Can't understand the rating of this game since its above most games in every way . I get you didn't like the story but you gotta apreciate the cool and action elements.… Expand
  16. Tittchyy
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A beautifully tough game to complete due to all the emotions that are involved with it. A brilliant storyline, showing us exactly what ND said when he says “No one is the hero.” The two playable characters are on a vengeance for what they believe is right. The graphics and new mechanics are unbelievable. Definitely one of the best games I’ve played. 10/10
  17. traveler5
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand all this hate. The game is amazing! The graphics are perfect and everything that i loved from the first game is here. I miss Joel too but i was sure he was going to die... Sure i would change some things from the story like giving Joel more time with Ellie. But still some bad choices in writing doesn't make a game that bad. There are far worst games that got better user reviews than this. Wake up!… Expand
  18. Grzybson
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    When normal encounter with enemy feels like a scripted event. Yes it is 10/10
  19. ALBERCIK
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Świetna, wręcz wybitna gra! Grafika zasługuję na 10/10 i jest dopracowana idealne. Fizyka gry (lin itp.) jest również świetna. Gra ma świetną grywalność oraz dynamikę gry. Fabuła jest również bardzo dobra chociaż miała swoje gorsze momenty np: Naiwność Joela. Ogólnie moja ocena gry to:
    10/10 za grafikę
    10/10 za fizykę
    10/10 za grywalność
    8,5/ 10 za fabułe, ogólnie moja ocena gry to 10/10    … Expand
  20. Julinhonoturno
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo fa geração disparado, Graficos, História, tudo é perfeito e bem encaixado
  21. TanyaDegurechaf
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Not as bad as i expected, GJ naughty dog. The characters were great, Joel's death definitely hurt me quite a bit, but i still liked it
  22. Annikaa
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have played! Awesome graphics and the plot is interesting and doesn't bore you. Can't decide wich part was better.
  23. SarabiFer
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is hard, it ask so much of the player, I get why people could hate it, it provokes you to hate, to feel empty and full of rage. The story has some problems and I still doubt they chose the best way to tell the story some parts are insufferable to play through but if you give it a chance and heard what it's trying to say it is 100% worth it . They way I see the story if you careThis game is hard, it ask so much of the player, I get why people could hate it, it provokes you to hate, to feel empty and full of rage. The story has some problems and I still doubt they chose the best way to tell the story some parts are insufferable to play through but if you give it a chance and heard what it's trying to say it is 100% worth it . They way I see the story if you care for the characters it could unfold in two ways 1. You feel the hate, emptiness and sorrow or 2. You feel the hate sorrow and final redemption letting go. It is an impactful story. Apart from that everything is excellent the gameplay is intense, the music is awesome, and every aspect of the game is polish. In my opinion truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  24. Seripp
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I cant understand how can give this game a 0/10 Naughty dog did everything better if its about gameplay, worldbullding and graphics. With the characters they tried something new and bold. Every decision these characters made have weight and meaning for them even if u might not understand it. Dont tell me u never did stupid decisions in your life even under easier circumstances
  25. Belet
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I've finished the Game completely and it was great experience. Best PS 4 game so far. On the same level with GoW, but in GoW locations were much smaller and fights much more repetitive. Here you have more possibilities during fight and it's up to you will you use them or not. The game is absolutely recommended for every adult person who is smart enough to not read spoilers in theI've finished the Game completely and it was great experience. Best PS 4 game so far. On the same level with GoW, but in GoW locations were much smaller and fights much more repetitive. Here you have more possibilities during fight and it's up to you will you use them or not. The game is absolutely recommended for every adult person who is smart enough to not read spoilers in the Internet.
    Yes, I can understand why you can be disappointed after final. From my point of view is 10/10 no questions, but for someone it could be lower.
    But it's not 3.9 by any chance. Metacritic should do something with reviews from users who never played. Let's add playstation account auth. Relevant for all the platforms. Steam, Microsoft store and cetera also have Oath Api.    … Expand
  26. Cisco1298
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    O jogo foi o melhor q ja joguei , a jogabilidade e a história juntas formam um jogo incrível , fora os gráficos q nn precisam nem falar
  27. Sirleonix
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Even tho the game is getting all this hate I genuinely liked the story and the message Naughty Dog wanted to transmit. It's hard to make me cry but this game made me cry more than a couple times.
  28. JSK13
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cannot be happier with a game showing LGBT+ representation. Awesome and thank you!… Expand
  29. Adryel21
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Um jogo não é um filme de herói,nem tudo é como a gente quer,por isso que dói a história e pra alguns o torna um jogo ruim.
  30. dariopale92
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    GOTY for sure, just perfect in graphics, gameplay and storytelling. Not a game for everybody for sure, but the most balanced media between a movie and a video game
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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