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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  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. JoelMart
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really incredible game
    I really think a lot of peaple just don't inderstand the story (maybe it was not told perfectly) but with a little effort and thinking you can see a deeper meaning and reasons behind both protagonists. Lots of parallels between them too
    could tell a lot, but it'd be better to just play the game... that's also really fun to play!    … Expand
  2. dohko89
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I really enjoy playing the game, and only that matters. The game dosn't deserve that much hate
  3. Ryan3245
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    don't listen to the nerd rage, this game is incredible. Incredible story and graphics with solid gameplay. A bit too long, but that is my only issue. Other than that, well worth the wait.
  4. ansicode
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I thought it would be a game of revenge, but it turns out to be a redemption.
    It touches something deep inside my mind after 36 hours of gaming.
    Thank you Naughty-Dog for bringing us such an extraordinary experience.
  5. Metenga78
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oyunun sizi içine alıp her karakteri ince ince işlenesi güzel lakin abby denen gorilin iyi olarak gösterilip köpek sevdirilmesi ve ellie'nin zorla köpek ve hamile kadın öldürmeye zorlanması tam bir saçmalık.… Expand
  6. xMatt_
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fantastic game, ruined a bit by the ending in which you don't have all the answers you are looking for, and by all those hours played with Abby. otherwise perfect!… Expand
  7. CthulhuReed
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great storytelling, great gameplay. Awesome graphical and gameplay improvements. Does NOT betray the original in any way. The story is more realistic, in the sense that revenge isn't a straight forward, black and white issue. Revenge requires the ultimate sacrifice and in the end, forgiveness is the harder path. This is the kind of narrative I like to see.… Expand
  8. zazuthebirb
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T PLAYED TLOU2

    I would first like to say that I am not a new fan of TLOU, I played the original about 5 years ago, and a few more times over the years, so I have been waiting for this game for a LONG time. I managed to avoid all but one spoiler (i didn't watch any spoilers but I saw a couple of comments on twitter), and sadly it was a large spoiler, but in the end I didn't let that deter me from playing the game because I know that context is extremely important. I am extremely happy that I played it.

    I will admit that this game didn't go in the direction that I had originally expected and wanted. I was wanting a continuation of Ellie and Joel's relationship, a story about forgiveness and redemption after the ending of the first game. I wanted to see them grow as father and daughter and repair their relationship after the strain and distance caused by Joel's lie. However that ended up not being the case. You could argue that the game is about forgiveness and redemption, however it is definitely not in the way that I expected.

    I think this game is an absolute masterpiece. GOTY material. I loved the sound design, the mo-cap performances, the visual design, everything. The AI has improved so much and it helped with immersion immensely, I was genuinely stressed throughout all the encounters and trying to strategise (and failing) each time I came across an enemy. The story is - for lack of a better work - intense. I've never known a game that could make me feel such intense and raw emotions throughout; I sobbed uncontrollably (if you know, you know), I laughed, I smiled until my cheeks hurt, I felt genuine fear, anger, pain, and I think most prominently, I felt an immeasurable amount of grief. Overall, this game f***ed me up mentally, but I think I respect ND for being able to do that.

    I enjoyed the story. In my opinion, I think ND could have gone with multiple different story lines and it still be accurate, I think this is one of them. Consider this, in the first game it is made clear that Joel is a POS before he meets Ellie, he has been a smuggler, and a hunter, and has done who knows what. He has killed countless people; some innocent, some not. He says to Tess that they are survivors, but he was also a murderer. I think Joel dying the way he did was a very probable thing, he probably had so many people that wanted to kill him, Abby just got lucky finding him. Don't mistake this as me saying that I'm glad he died, I wish more than anything that it didn't happen, it broke me, and I truly think that he didn't deserve to die the way he did (maybe? I'm a bit conflicted. Finding it hard to look past my personal feelings). I think Ellie's character development was amazing from start to finish. I could feel her pain and her anger. Some things she did later on the game I didn't necessarily agree with, but I could understand why she made certain decisions and acted the way she did. She was angry with herself, with Joel, with Abby, everyone, and I could feel the development of those feelings throughout the game.

    Abby. Personally, I can understand why she killed Joel, I mean, he literally shot her dad and ruined the chances at a cure for mankind. However, I think she had no right to take things into her own hands. Joel did what he did to save his daughter, he felt guilt for years after. Put yourself in Joel's position; you have traveled across the country and been through traumatic experiences with Ellie, and you have formed a bond with her that you haven't had since before Sarah died, suddenly you are told that the fireflies are going to kill her and you can't see her or say goodbye, and you will be killed if you try anything. Ellie & Joel weren't told ANYTHING about how they would make the cure. Joel had no time to digest the information. He acted as any father would, and saved his child. I personally feel that if Abby and Jerry were in the exact same position, Jerr would have done the same thing, and I wish so bad that Abby recognised that. I hate Abby for torturing Joel when he killed Jerry quickly, however a VERY SMALL part of me can understand the anger she was probably feeling. A lot of people like Abby after playing TLOU2. I am not one of those people. I can't forgive her for what she did, but I can at least understand her and recognise that she wasn't an all-round terrible person, she was just human.

    The reason I gave this a 9/10 is because of the ending. After 5+ years of waiting I believed that we as an audience deserved something more than the extremely ambiguous ending we got. I know Neil has said that any ending we assume is canon, but I can't accept that. It doesn't console me in any way to think that what I want MAY be true, it doesn't help me deal with my grief. The only positive from the ending is that it opens up the game to a Part 3.

    Overall, even though the pain I feel almost 2 weeks after finishing is very real. I love it all the same. Will play again.    … Expand
  9. Akbarjaya016
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a great game overall, i just don't like how they massacre and overnerfed joel to trust someone he never seen before… Expand
  10. Opazz
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Gioco magnifico, potente che si distacca da tutto ciò che abbiamo visto fin'ora, racconta la propria storia senza compromessi senza accontentare nessuno.
  11. jackmol
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This game was hard to marked, but i did it. This game is good sequel for first the last of us, but this game had better gameplay but badder story. This game should play everyone who play the last of us and had ps4.
  12. Metaboyman
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    É um jogo fantástico, pena q algumas pessoas n percebem isso. Muito triste...........................
  13. DarrenT
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Naughty dog made a huge mistake: it overestimates the people who play this game.
  14. Xx_Gawin_xX
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This Game is amazing! I Love the Gameplay and the harmony of Joel and Ellie. But what I don‘t like is ABBY. I respect the actress no question she did a perfect Job. And I respect the choices Naughty Dog made. But I really don’t care about Abbys Story. And that is a Fact! I appreciate all the work and all the crunch Naughty Dog did for us but I don’t know if it was worth it. For me is theThis Game is amazing! I Love the Gameplay and the harmony of Joel and Ellie. But what I don‘t like is ABBY. I respect the actress no question she did a perfect Job. And I respect the choices Naughty Dog made. But I really don’t care about Abbys Story. And that is a Fact! I appreciate all the work and all the crunch Naughty Dog did for us but I don’t know if it was worth it. For me is the Game a 8/10 because 10 hours of uninteressting Story of Abby that no one wanted. But Naughty Dog have still my respect that they had the BALLS to do this Kind of Story. Still Love you Mc Dogs❤️.… Expand
  15. thejudasbob
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Its not perfect, I could have done without the target practice 15 hours in, its a little bit bloated at times. But what this game achieves on so many levels will be a point of comparison for all AAA games for years to come. What the narrative does with a simple revenge plot is incredible, and uses the medium of games in ways that no movie ever could.
  16. JustGuybrush
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The story might not be the one you want, but it's a great story nevertheless. If you have a heart and a brain, this game will move you like no other.
  17. Virtualkook
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I ACTUALLY played the game, and im not much of a reviewer, but man was thus fame a rollercoaster of emotions. No game has made me cry so often as this. Gameplay was smooth and swift, the level design was beautifulky done s well as the ambiance. Story wise, did not expect how it went AT ALL. My biggest opinion on what i wouldved changed would be the organization if the flashbacks. It seemedI ACTUALLY played the game, and im not much of a reviewer, but man was thus fame a rollercoaster of emotions. No game has made me cry so often as this. Gameplay was smooth and swift, the level design was beautifulky done s well as the ambiance. Story wise, did not expect how it went AT ALL. My biggest opinion on what i wouldved changed would be the organization if the flashbacks. It seemed a little thrown all over and kinda felt stretched out halfway through playing it. But **** its a beautifully chaotic, raw story. Pulls on your heartstrings alot and makes you see things in a different persepective. Thoroughly enjoyed playing it and even though i had this empty feeling in the end, it took a whole day to take it all in and i accepted the ending as it is.… Expand
  18. cinephil
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Don't listen to all the bad reviews between the 1 to 5 range. Honestly, it is a very good game there is just a bunch of people hurt that for 1 time, it is not a game centered around being a badass male and they wanted another story. Now otherwise, the graphics, gameplay and storytelling is on par or better with the first which makes it a very good game. The gameplay is improved while notDon't listen to all the bad reviews between the 1 to 5 range. Honestly, it is a very good game there is just a bunch of people hurt that for 1 time, it is not a game centered around being a badass male and they wanted another story. Now otherwise, the graphics, gameplay and storytelling is on par or better with the first which makes it a very good game. The gameplay is improved while not adding much except for greater variety of weapons. One of the only complain I have (SPOILER) is that the ending is lackluster. There is no real resolution between the two protagonists which is unfortunate and makes the ending fall flat compared to the first game.… Expand
  19. Victarionscrack
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    A must play for everyone that loves deep and bold writing. Excellent, fluid gameplay and impeccable graphics. A true masterpiece can only be this divisive in the trying times we're living in. Loved the first game and loved this one as much.
  20. OogieBoogie92
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    A deep character study on darkness, pain, regret, forgiveness, and redemption. It's not afraid to take risks and never pulls its punches - it's an emotional rollarcoaster with no heroes or villains, just people with complex motivations in a harsh gray world.
  21. boydie97
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    amazing game , story , graphics and gameplay. Anyone who doesn’t rate it isn’t mature enough to appreciate the story.
  22. TalkieWalkie
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amei o game, a história é muito densa e bem executada.
    A gameplay estão bem melhor que o primeiro, o segundo ponto que mais me chamou atenção foi as expressões faciais.    … Expand
  23. JuauPeDeFeijao
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo que já joguei no ps4 junto com red dead 2 e god of war 4. O único jogo que conseguio mecher comigo
  24. joaquinkiller8
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Juegazooooo tenie muchas cosas excelente tra amo hicieron los chico se nauthy dogs
  25. GioMcFly
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Despite all the crybabies hating on the game because they didn't like the story, I thought it was amazing, and kept me immersed throughout the entire game. I still prefer the first one, but this is an amazing sequel.
  26. Facu29pupe
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor de su genero sino diganme uno mejor que lo supere en historia y gameplay… Expand
  27. scrampus
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    It really is sad to see how far mob mentality will go to destroy something. At worst this game is average, meaning 5/10. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to them selves or hasn't played the game. Although I don't think its a 10/10, it is a solid 8-9/10 for me.
    The graphics are easily 10/10, the voice acting is top notch, the action is violet and messy, the stealth is tense and    It really is sad to see how far mob mentality will go to destroy something. At worst this game is average, meaning 5/10. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to them selves or hasn't played the game. Although I don't think its a 10/10, it is a solid 8-9/10 for me.
    The graphics are easily 10/10, the voice acting is top notch, the action is violet and messy, the stealth is tense and methodical, the infected are creepy and scary. The only reason I am not giving it a 10/10 is because I think character development for secondary characters is pretty weak and the story has weak moments as well. But other than that it's still a good game.    … Expand
  28. Dulce1996
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, increíbles gráficos y una historia maravillosa, sin más que decir!!
  29. Moonflower2020
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This is a great game! Go into it and try to form your own opinion of this game. I was very upset and hated Abby when I first played this game, but by the end I had understood her perspective. It's a game that really makes you think.
  30. Rasec2
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    El juego es muy bueno en todos los apartados pero hay ciertos aspectos de la historia que no me llegan a convencer del todo eso no significa que la historia sea mala, la historia es buena más no sobresaliente como en los demás aspectos del juego, tmb lo que esta mal fuera del juego es la publicidad engañosa que le dan al juego y se puede entender el fastidio de muchas personas pero elEl juego es muy bueno en todos los apartados pero hay ciertos aspectos de la historia que no me llegan a convencer del todo eso no significa que la historia sea mala, la historia es buena más no sobresaliente como en los demás aspectos del juego, tmb lo que esta mal fuera del juego es la publicidad engañosa que le dan al juego y se puede entender el fastidio de muchas personas pero el juego tampoco es que sea un 0… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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