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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  1. Veoulix
    Mar 7, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel dies. Very political. Lost a ton of respect for the developer. I hated it so much I I probably won't buy another game from them.… Expand
  2. YSZM
    Mar 11, 2021
    5
    When a director/writer has to defend and explain the story and character motivations, I'm sorry, but then you know it's bad writing.

    There's just too many narrative flaws and that's why I cannot fully enjoy this game. Don't get me wrong: it's visually stunning, amazingly beautiful, the voice acting is superb! Naughty Dog set the bar extremely high! And the game did manage to get a    When a director/writer has to defend and explain the story and character motivations, I'm sorry, but then you know it's bad writing.

    There's just too many narrative flaws and that's why I cannot fully enjoy this game.

    Don't get me wrong: it's visually stunning, amazingly beautiful, the voice acting is superb! Naughty Dog set the bar extremely high! And the game did manage to get a lot of emotions out of me...

    But story wise, it gets so many things wrong (pacing, character motivations, god - just the writing...) It's frustrating. I remember during parts of the second half of the game, I had to force myself to stay awake, and keep paying attention. And I struggled with liking most of the new characters.

    After the ending of the first game, I wanted to explore the relationship between Joel & Ellie more… Like: what would happen between them, how did their relationship decline or progress, stuff like that... What about the cure? ... That's what drew me to TLOUP2 in the first place.

    I am really disappointed. And again. An audience shouldn't have to guess the meaning behind a scene or a character motivation. This story wasn't build up the way it should. If you're telling a story, you need to be able to follow and aplly the basics of writing and storytelling. I don't mind the experiment that is TLOU2 on paper, but it wasn't executed successfully.

    I strongly disapprove that Naughty Dog (& Neil Druckmann, even Troy Baker) aren’t willing to understand or admit this. They aren’t willing to listen. They keep pretending that there's nothing wrong with the game… But that's not true. And the fact that they can't take any (constructive) criticism says a lot. It is very disappointing.    … Expand
  3. winchesterpro
    Mar 13, 2021
    5
    Bruce Straley, come back to Naughty Dog, they can't make a normal game without you!
    Чуваки, если вы очень любите первую часть игры, вторая вам не понравится, так как разработчики просто плюнули в лицо фанатам первой части, игра противоречивая, если хотите, то берите только по скидке, но повторюсь - вы будете разочарованы, если обожаете первую часть.    Bruce Straley, come back to Naughty Dog, they can't make a normal game without you!
    Чуваки, если вы очень любите первую часть игры, вторая вам не понравится, так как разработчики просто плюнули в лицо фанатам первой части, игра противоречивая, если хотите, то берите только по скидке, но повторюсь - вы будете разочарованы, если обожаете первую часть.
  4. bruhgamer
    Mar 13, 2021
    6
    Best gameplay, graphics, combat and definitely a must play if you love stealth games and combat. Amazing combat and i loved the violence. Although the stealth isn't as innovative as metal gear solid or hitman, its better than any of the recent assassin's creed games or tom clancy ghost recon games. The developers worked really hard on this game in fact TOO MUCH. THE AWFUL CRUNCH TIME WASBest gameplay, graphics, combat and definitely a must play if you love stealth games and combat. Amazing combat and i loved the violence. Although the stealth isn't as innovative as metal gear solid or hitman, its better than any of the recent assassin's creed games or tom clancy ghost recon games. The developers worked really hard on this game in fact TOO MUCH. THE AWFUL CRUNCH TIME WAS TOO UNFAIR FOR THE EMPLOYEES. But the graphics and gameplay was overall good. I loved the tiny details and what message the game was trying to tell us but it falls short on that. The story which was initially supposed to be the relationship between Joel and Ellie is very disappointing. The story derails way too early and the game wants us to care about the characters we hardly care or like. The game seems to treat other characters better than Ellie Or Joel. Almost anyone who played the first game would agree that the story in this game is bad. The Last Of Us 2 is better if you don't play the first game. But its worse and disappointing if you have played the first one and wanted more of their relationship and the narrative.… Expand
  5. wingZero21
    Mar 14, 2021
    6
    I really enjoyed the first game. It was a 10/10 game.

    Unfortunately, this cannot be said for the second game as with these types of games being heavily winning or losing based on the story, ultimately in my opinion the story here is inferior to the first. The first game had an engaging story and characters who you learn more about as the game progresses and ultimately leaves you    I really enjoyed the first game. It was a 10/10 game.

    Unfortunately, this cannot be said for the second game as with these types of games being heavily winning or losing based on the story, ultimately in my opinion the story here is inferior to the first.

    The first game had an engaging story and characters who you learn more about as the game progresses and ultimately leaves you wanting to experience more with those characters.

    The fundamental problem with this second game is they have decided to drastically change some of the aspects of the characters from the first game to a point where you really have to work hard to believe some of the decisions and word exchanges that occur between these characters. Specifically the dialogue between Ellie and Joel seem very contrived in order to force more conflict than should be required. Due to this and the overall depressive tone for the new/old characters you don't feel as engaged or interested with this story, there are highlights for new/old characters however its nowhere near as effective as it was with the first game.

    There is then a hard attempt to introduce new characters which again I don't have too much problem with as new characters can be a great addition to games, however in this instance it comes across that they are trying too hard to ensure you "LIKE" the new characters and they will do anything to ensure you "LIKE" them more than the previous characters. it even translates to the gameplay of the new character in which they give you more upgrade paths and better weapons.

    The overall story is quite ambitious and I believe it could have been potentially fantastic, however it fails due to some of the pacing and also the narrative timeline that they choose to go with. Due to the ordering of the story it ruins any attempt that they want to instil in you, to "LIKE" the new characters.

    Also without any spoilers I felt the ending was very unsatisfying and did not really bring any closure that it could have done.

    There are some positives, the graphics and music are outstanding. The gameplay is good as well, however, I feel like they could have done some more improvements/innovation since the first game. There is a small semi-open world section which I feel if they had done more with could have made it a little more interesting.

    All in all, it's definitely disappointing when compared with the journey of the first game. Will be interesting to see what happens in the next game.    … Expand
  6. echo360calix
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    This game is a very sad destruction of an amazing origin. I've never seen a sequel kill its series as effectively as last of us 2 has. I truly believe this IP should be given to a studio that actually has passion and want to push the last of us world forward rather then destroy it. I dont know if this was some elaborate joke or if they were trying to destroy it because they so gloriouslyThis game is a very sad destruction of an amazing origin. I've never seen a sequel kill its series as effectively as last of us 2 has. I truly believe this IP should be given to a studio that actually has passion and want to push the last of us world forward rather then destroy it. I dont know if this was some elaborate joke or if they were trying to destroy it because they so gloriously failed this feels intentional.… Expand
  7. Maksim_ON
    Mar 17, 2021
    2
    Продовження культової серії, було зіпсоване чере 2 години гемплею.
  8. Safiq
    Apr 4, 2021
    2
    Worst Game story and ending ever!!! Ruined the last of us one for me
  9. Swinscoed95
    Apr 8, 2021
    2
    Decent graphics but dear god is it a slog. Uninteresting story and some of the worst gameplay I've encountered in a game. I think it was designed so that the player is meant to have such a bad time playing this game that they simply don't finish it. It also goes on for about 10 hours too long. My play through was about 25 hours and I would say that the only enjoyment I got out of it wasDecent graphics but dear god is it a slog. Uninteresting story and some of the worst gameplay I've encountered in a game. I think it was designed so that the player is meant to have such a bad time playing this game that they simply don't finish it. It also goes on for about 10 hours too long. My play through was about 25 hours and I would say that the only enjoyment I got out of it was watching every despicable sod that I'm supposed to care about die, which is obviously not the intended message. You actually have to care about characters if you want there to be any emotion from the user. It gets higher than a 1 simply because it looks decent at times. Although it also has way too much brown and grey for it to be visually interesting… Expand
  10. EmileLef
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    I understand that for some people, having to think about a video game's story is not "fun" but in this case I thought it was worthwhile, even if it was challenging. It's not a lighthearted story, instead it's one that forces you to empathize with the other even if you hate him (or her in that case) and this experience can be unpleasant for some. I for one, think it was daring andI understand that for some people, having to think about a video game's story is not "fun" but in this case I thought it was worthwhile, even if it was challenging. It's not a lighthearted story, instead it's one that forces you to empathize with the other even if you hate him (or her in that case) and this experience can be unpleasant for some. I for one, think it was daring and refreshing. Overall, the story is a lot more complex than many others that we usually see in media these days, and I think if you're willing to put in some thought and actually try to understand it, it is very much rewarding.… Expand
  11. TommyBoy1984
    Oct 7, 2021
    0
    Gameplay is awesome but the Story sucks. Diversität ist okay, aber das war ja mal ultra übertrieben. Und für die Story ist neal blabla verantwortlich.
  12. Kennycooper
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Buy it, download it, play it, get mad at the storywriters. Pay it again till you reach the half way point in the story. Delete it, don't refund it, learn to live with yourself. Gameplay and graphics are amazing still tho.
  13. RomaAnanas
    May 19, 2021
    0
    ОДА Я ДРОЧУ НА НЕЬРИТЫЕ ПОЛМЫХИ АААА ДАААДАААА, МММС АОАОАОАОАОАОА, меня долбят в жопу два гея, классные мужки
  14. crs777
    May 21, 2021
    0
    I create a metacritic account just so I could show my disgust at this game. I have been a huge fan of the developers in the past. The game play is super repetitive but that is ok because I wanted to see my favourite characters and follow a awesome story line. Oh no, a zombie WOKE virus has infected the NAughty Dog studios. Sadly it must be put down as we know there is no cure to the WOKEI create a metacritic account just so I could show my disgust at this game. I have been a huge fan of the developers in the past. The game play is super repetitive but that is ok because I wanted to see my favourite characters and follow a awesome story line. Oh no, a zombie WOKE virus has infected the NAughty Dog studios. Sadly it must be put down as we know there is no cure to the WOKE zombie virus. Second half of the game I spent my whole time trying to die. What did you think with a jacked up Brie Larson lookalike. You clearly dont want white men to play your games anymore. I wouldn't even play Uncharted 5 if you released it Naughty Dog.… Expand
  15. Dstods
    May 21, 2021
    0
    Story is a mess. Very disappointed, especially after how good the first one was.
  16. FixThisPlanet
    May 27, 2021
    0
    Disgusting game. One of the worst i have ever had to play. Avoid at all cost!!!!!!!
  17. arash_samadi
    Nov 10, 2021
    0
    this was the worst game ever released by naughty dog!!! as a story focused game its main drawback was the bad story and extremely trash characters!!! it was a waste of good graphics and an amazing franchise! i think buying this game and playing it was a mistake and this game don't deserve to be the part II for amazing original TLOU.
  18. Yeahanu
    Jun 5, 2021
    1
    Bruh really felt like waste of **** ending...it feels like I was scammed
    Going to throw that disk into trash
  19. LOU2isTRASH
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    Absolute **** writing. Neil **** single handedly ruined the Last of Us storyline and turned it into one of the worst games ever made. It's so bad, it undoes anything remotely good about the first game. Playing this game is like being forced to rape your own children. 0/10 absolute trash
  20. Zibinger
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    Балф сказал поставить низкую оценку, Балфу я верю
  21. AnalistaDeBits
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
    Basura feminista enfermiza con el peor guion que jamás he visto en un videojuego, nada que ver con el 1 que es una joya, lamentable que juegos como este salgan a la luz.
  22. omar_oxxo
    Jun 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The problem with this game is not that it is inclusive (which is more inclusive than a Netflix Original series) but that, for the simple fact of being a heterosexual white man, he deserves to die, and therefore, you have to empathize with Abbie for having. killed, since that is what he deserves since he is a heterosexual white man and with Marlene for wanting to do it.… Expand
  23. Ace_Rockero
    Jun 15, 2021
    0
    This is the worst game ever. Poor story, worst writing, worst characters in a game gameplay is bad.
  24. Zanjapelona
    Sep 22, 2021
    0
    horrible, lo peor que pude haber jugado en materia narrativa y argumentativa, un tortura hacerte jugar con abby la mitad del juego, acaso el director es sadico? este sujeto tiene serios problemas mentales al ocurrirse ejecutar tal cosa. es lo mas enfermo que he podido ver en mi vida.
  25. DiegoWolf29
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad me pareció un juego excelente si hablamos de Gameplay, Físicas, Gráficos, Doblajes, Ambientación y casi todo es simplemente perfecto, exepto la historia porque la verdad si es muy interesentante y provacante la muerte de Joel y era un motivo perfecto para que el juego tratara de la venganza de Ellie buscando a la asesina de Joel y perdiendo todo lo que tiene en el proceso pero se me hace tambien un poco raro y a la vez mierda que te tengan que poner almenos yo lo senti asi poner mas juego con Abby la asesina de Joel solo para creo que empatizar con ella y sus amigos y asi sentir que el final no es tan malo y que eso no traeria nada bueno o algo asi, la verdad me gustaria que hubiera sido una historia aparte o si quiera 2 finales a eleccion, la verdad a mi me encanto la historia cada jodido segundo pero hay que admitir que es mala es sus varios momento y tambien hay que mencionar la falta del HERMOSO modo facciones del The Last Of Us de 2013 me pareceria un juego simplemente perfecto si fuera solo enfocado a la venganza y que al final la cumpla y que no jugaramos con Abby o que si pero que sea un modo aparte que se pudiera jugar despues de terminar la historia de Ellie y que tubiera 2 finales y que pudieras elegir el que quisieras, simplemente siento que se merece este 7 o mas especifico un 6.5 porque es bueno y resto de aspectos del juego lo salvan mayormente, lo que le quita la mayoria de puntos es su historia que te atrae hasta sierto punto y almenos a mi me pareceria mejor si solo fuera de la venganza de Ellie y todo lo que pierde por ir a matar a Abby por la rabia de que ella matara a Joel… Expand
  26. Mikymask
    Oct 18, 2021
    4
    Goza de Buenos gráficos!!
    También tiene una trama de virus buena y acción sin embargo esa parte de meter relaciones homosexuales Se ve forzado. No era necesaria, creo solo hay un pequeño grupo al que se quiere complacer. Es un videojuego no una película forzada de Netflix
  27. Churley
    Sep 10, 2021
    1
    This game is a disgrace, and will be a gateway to woke political agenda in media. Not only is the message and clear bias in this game stupid, but the idea that there should be any video games politically driven is insane. Most importantly, it saps dry all the possibility for creativity and quality in these big titles, films as well. Leaving us with poorly written and boring video games,This game is a disgrace, and will be a gateway to woke political agenda in media. Not only is the message and clear bias in this game stupid, but the idea that there should be any video games politically driven is insane. Most importantly, it saps dry all the possibility for creativity and quality in these big titles, films as well. Leaving us with poorly written and boring video games, films, media etc. Sucks to work so hard shading trees and animating punches to have this happen.… Expand
  28. Upl
    Sep 10, 2021
    1
    One of the worst games ever created!! The story sucks, the voice acting is a huge downgrade, and the characters are all shells of their former selves! Play the original game.
  29. Darach28
    Nov 4, 2021
    0
    This Is horrible symple, the history lost one opportunity of win Is very bad
  30. Julioxjulio
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    The Last of Us parte 2 es una basura de historia aquellos que le ponen un 10 en historia son fanaticos ciegos que no quieren ver las cosas como son el juego básicamente se vio enredado en ideología política lamentablemente no respeta nada de su anterior entrega y eso te lo pueden decir todos los que jugaron al 1 en la 2 parte tenes a los personajes totalmente cambiados solo porThe Last of Us parte 2 es una basura de historia aquellos que le ponen un 10 en historia son fanaticos ciegos que no quieren ver las cosas como son el juego básicamente se vio enredado en ideología política lamentablemente no respeta nada de su anterior entrega y eso te lo pueden decir todos los que jugaron al 1 en la 2 parte tenes a los personajes totalmente cambiados solo por conveniencias de guion esto entenderan los que jugaron al 1 y pasan esta basura se daran cuenta del por que el juego como historia dejo mucho que desear, es una falta de respeto no solo a los personajes de la primera entrega sino tambien a la audiencia sumado a eso el relleno injustificado en fin no vale este juego como historia pero si como juego en lo demás apartado es un 10 9.5 excepto en historia. podria decir mucho mucho pero mucho mas.… Expand
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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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