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. Mk2473
    Oct 4, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is an incoherent mess, the gameplay is outdated and the characters are terrible. The story is full of coincidences and the characters act completely out of character. The only redeeming quality of this game is the graphics and flashback scenes, but other than that, it is a complete waste of your time.… Expand
  2. Mammon
    Oct 4, 2020
    0
    Tired mechanics, awful story. There isn't a likeable character in the game and normally I can over look bad writing for good gameplay but it's nothing games haven't done before but often executed better in other titles
  3. Lostntransition
    Oct 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love TLOU, characters, story, and gameplay through and through. Naughty Dog has made an incredible achievement with the sequel. By the time the credits rolled I never wanted to see Ellie or Abby ever again. The tit for tat exchange whereby Abby only lives because she spared Ellie is weak, I don’t have a better way to say this. Forcing the player to understand the antagonist was a grueling and horrid experience. Abby’s own friends in game wish she would just leave and die before she ruins anymore lives. Then after the weak theater scene Ellie throws away what little life she has left. By the time the credits roll she is incapable of playing the guitar, losing the last link she shared with Joel, she is just a lost hopeless shell.… Expand
  4. shankazama
    Oct 5, 2020
    0
    While the gameplay mechanics and graphics are second to none, the writing is far from that.

    To lazily write a story full of plot holes and contradictions for one of the most anticipated exclusives for Sony, you have to either be bold or ignorant.
  5. KHALEDMH
    Oct 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first they kill Joel and then the whole game rotates around us finding Abby who killed Joel and getting revenge but then they force you to play with Abby even tho you want her dead and THEN they force you to fight Ellie with Abby which happens and Abby gets away with killing Jesse so you go AGAIN to try and find her and kill her to get it over with so at the last scene as she was taking her last breath Ellie let her go SO WHY DID YOU GO AFTER HER IN THE FIRST PLACE the game literally had nothing that makes sense nothing was achieved but Ellie losing her fingers and friends along the way terrible game… Expand
  6. ChoculatiiiRyan
    Oct 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego de lo más esperado y de los más sobrevalorado, las expectativas eran altas y la realidad un muro con el que te vas a topar si te gustó el primer juego, es un juego que recomiendo jugar cuando menos de 10 € de segunda mano, no merece pagar los 70 euros que cuesta, una gran muestra de que precio y valor son conceptos completamente distintos. Un desastre a nivel de personajes, argumento, además de una historia completamente deformada carente de vida, toda el argumento está completamente desordenado y metido a la fuerza, han buscado contentar a varios públicos y como resultado del mismo han obtenido un producto mediocre a nivel argumental, cabe destacar que a nivel gráfico es maravilloso, con nuevas mecánicas de juego, aunque peca de ciertos escenarios y situaciones que llegan a ser abusivamente repetitivos y aburridos en algunos puntos.… Expand
  7. Ronialfa
    Oct 11, 2020
    2
    Acabo de terminarlo mucho tiempo en gameplay de andar de un lado a otro la parte donde tuve que golpear a eliepara casi matarla no me gusto. El gameplay y los graficos cumplenpero el finale dejo mal sabor de boca real mente no lo recomiendo si jugaste el 1
  8. X2wenty6
    Oct 11, 2020
    4
    All trailers and pre-game release interviews for the last of us 2 advertised gameplay as being just Ellie. A huge portion of this title is played as another character that took away from experience. The story felt slow, and gameplay was repetitive at times. The marketing was misleading, and the story was sub par. I have yet to replay this game after beating it shortly after release. IAll trailers and pre-game release interviews for the last of us 2 advertised gameplay as being just Ellie. A huge portion of this title is played as another character that took away from experience. The story felt slow, and gameplay was repetitive at times. The marketing was misleading, and the story was sub par. I have yet to replay this game after beating it shortly after release. I normally pre-order games but the last of us 2 has changed my desire to do so for any games moving forward.… Expand
  9. Remaxis
    Oct 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** score for **** game.They litteraly destroyed their own fanbase.End of discussion.… Expand
  10. Arkenangel
    Oct 12, 2020
    0
    Literally all the aspect of the game are good except for the storyline. Which is like the 60% of the "game. So why I'm giving 0 you might ask. The answer is very simple, and it does not only concern the ground level plot and how it is awfully slammed inside the game chronologically speaking, but even all the terrible actions that Naughty Dog and Sony made when the leaks came out. And mostLiterally all the aspect of the game are good except for the storyline. Which is like the 60% of the "game. So why I'm giving 0 you might ask. The answer is very simple, and it does not only concern the ground level plot and how it is awfully slammed inside the game chronologically speaking, but even all the terrible actions that Naughty Dog and Sony made when the leaks came out. And most importantly, WHY all the leaks came out in the first place. I can not come up with a worst scenario possible when i think of the release on this game."

    There is no better way to sum it up    … Expand
  11. zKromoz
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best made in the history, its a shame that most people didnt like, I reaaly enjoy it!
  12. OlegValerich
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Игра очень хорошая. Прошёл два рАзА. Чуть концовку затянули. Короче игра года.
  13. N9ilDruckmann
    Oct 28, 2020
    0
    Я почувствовал вкус говна во рту. Спустя 4 года, это не то что я хотел увидеть. Я почувствовал как будто бы меня предали. Naughty Dog, какие лесбухи?!? Вы там рехнулись?! Слов мне не подобрать.
    Gameplay 8/10 Story 2/10 8/10 graphics and environments
  14. Orvist
    Nov 27, 2020
    1
    В игре слито в унитаз самое главное. Сюжет
  15. Aiby
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was hard to digest and that's what made it so good. This experience will stick with me for a long time.

    tl;dr Graphics, Sound, Design are great. Stealth gameplay is amazing, almost groundbreaking. Most controversial is the story, which was the best part for me and I'll explain.

    For reference: Long time gamer. My last two favorites were Witcher 3 and Sekiro.

    The graphics are masterful. The world is designed in such great detail that you really feel like you are walking through the ruins of the real world. The same goes for animations. Remember when there was a trailer for the Division and everybody lost their minds about a car door being closed when you dodge past it? This game is full of this stuff. Character animations are crazy. It goes so far that I'm still trying to get used to the new game I'm playing, because it actually looks quite ugly in comparison, even though it came out later. All this and the game still performs flawlessly. Really, hands-down technically the greatest game that will ever run on PS4.

    Graphics/Animation/Design 10/10

    Sound design is also very well done. Beautiful well-fitting music, voices and ambient sound. You get used to it very fast. It's perfect.
    Sound 10/10

    Game design. In explorer mode, you run around the beautifully crafted world and find small stories, resources and upgrades. Compared to other games the pace is quite slow but never tedious. Similar to Red Dead Redemption 2. It's very atmospheric and there are moments where you just take it all in or sneak around apartments checking every corner. The puzzles are ok.
    The "stealth" sections are really "get through this in any way you want" sections. I recommend trying to no-kill sneak as much as possible. This game has one of the best stealth gameplay. One awesome aspect is that the "you are being seen" cue is audio-only. You don't know where you are being seen from. It is intense. You sneak closely past some enemies and you hear the cue. You go faster, you hear them shouting and you break into a sprint dodging bullets. It's awesome. It is dirty stealth. Sometimes you have to distract a bunch of guys with a makeshift grenade, headshot a guard with your bow and run. You hear the shouts behind you "Damn, someone killed, Debbie. They are here spread out.", but you are already gone. You can also choose a more violent approach. In that case, you have plenty of options to prepare ambushes. Make sure to watch your angles. Enemies are pretty smart and catch you from behind easily. It is a ton of fun.
    Boss fights are pretty straight forward. Here's a big guy, shoot/hit him dead. I've seen more original fights.
    Cutscenes with quick-time events are unnecessary. Most annoying are the "illusion of choice" parts where you have to press a kill button to progress. I guess that is supposed to make you feel like you pulled the trigger. Doesn't work for me. These are small complaints, and there's only a few occasions where you fight bosses or do quick-time events.
    Gameplay 9/10

    Story *spoilers*
    First off it is not an epic hero story. The characters join in a brutal circle of revenge and killing that pushes them to the absolute brink and leaves them hollow, having lost literally everything over revenge. It left me hollow as well. The ending is soul-crushing.
    A lot of people complain about Joel's death and that you play his killer. This was new to me too. I thought that they wanted to make me sympathize with Abby and didn't buy it at all. In the end, I found that they just show you how two people break apart in the post-apocalypse. They boiled down the concept of revenge to its pure essence. They could turn around and just return to their lives, but they continue, consumed by revenge and it breaks them. Ellie loses everything, even the ability to play the guitar Joel gave her. That last picture of her walking away still gives me chills. I hope there is some sort of redemption for her.
    The fight between Abby and Ellie is something new too. I was never so satisfied to lose. I didn't even try sometimes. I'm like "Well done kiddo, you go and kill that ****". I finished only with hopes that there's some way for Ellie out of it. Also, the way people just die in a millisecond in front of you without any glamour is pretty cool and post-apocalypse.

    I get why some people can't take it. However, some of the other reviews are downright atrocious 0 points because Abby is a muscle girl, because there's some side story that involves a trans kid or because Ellie is lesbian.
    Sorry, that's just not acceptable. In my opinion, it is also pretty weak to critique a story because you didn't get your way. Kind of like giving Game of Thrones 0 points for the red wedding and not for the last season

    The story was consistent, well developed and touched me emotionally. That's what I like to feel. Unexpected, new, intense, exhausting 10/10

    Overall, yes I feel this is a masterpiece 10/10 loved it. Thank you very much Naughty Dog    … Expand
  16. NGAMERZERO
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    First, I have to say, I absolutely love this game. From the phenomenal graphics, for me its the best looking Game on PS4 next to Red Dead Redemption 2, with an absolute incredible sound design and incredible shocking details in the environment, to the frightening but brilliant atmosphere and the brilliant told story, I love every single aspect of this game. I can understand that manyFirst, I have to say, I absolutely love this game. From the phenomenal graphics, for me its the best looking Game on PS4 next to Red Dead Redemption 2, with an absolute incredible sound design and incredible shocking details in the environment, to the frightening but brilliant atmosphere and the brilliant told story, I love every single aspect of this game. I can understand that many players werent really satisfied by some decisions Naughty Dog did with some characters, but to tell the Story so intensive and the message behind it, it was necessary and from my point of view it worked out perfectly. When I watched the Credits i also thought 'Wow, thats hard'. But when I look back at the game I never played a game before that goes so wild with your Feelings. And thats meant positive. This game wont make you happy. But it dont wants to. Ive you want to play a light, fun entertaining Game then play the Uncharted series, also absolute great games. This game is nothing for weak minds. The game tells a story of revenge in a way I never saw before in another game. So I absolutely recommend it. Ive you look at the game apart from the first game, its absolutetly incredible. Dont listen to the frustrated fans. But this is my opinion. I accept it, when someone criticizes the game at hand of examples. But just to say 'the story is boring and the characters are bad!! ' without any reason doesn't counts and is just stupid. The only really small thing i would critize is that the game at some points is a little bit to long and could have been shorter at some points. But in comparison to the positive aspects this nearly doesnt matters.… Expand
  17. AsJacobAs
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мне плевать на ЛГБТ
    Мне плевать на то, как кричат об этой игре
    Мне плевать на то как ненавидят эту игру люди.

    Смерть Джоэла дала Элли смысл жить дальше, ради того чтобы отомстить Эбби, а отпустила она её, потому что она понимала, что больше нет смысла мстить, ей нет смысла больше держать Джоэла и нужно отпустить его душу.

    А чувство пустоты и было задумано в этой игре. Нил Драккман это не тот человек который создаст очередную игру про битву с боссом, нет. Он создал то, что не подумал бы создать иной человек. Он показал то, как месть портит и уничтожает человека внутри. А когда узнаешь о своём враге и о его прошлом, то уже убивать его и желание пропадает.

    КОРОЧЕ ГОВОРЯ ШЕДЕВР    … Expand
  18. FrankDeus
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Sequel to one of the greatest game in history, the last of us 2 is a very emotional story, the way it makes you empatize with the "bad" one, the way the "good" one is slowly becoming the villain. The way this game tells the story, it erases the line between good or bad, it makes you think, it makes cry. I think its a reflection on what a divided society needs, break the bubble that youSequel to one of the greatest game in history, the last of us 2 is a very emotional story, the way it makes you empatize with the "bad" one, the way the "good" one is slowly becoming the villain. The way this game tells the story, it erases the line between good or bad, it makes you think, it makes cry. I think its a reflection on what a divided society needs, break the bubble that you live, empatize with the guy you don't agree, see they are humans as well. I needed this game. I loved it, even though sometimes I was sad about how it played. Best experience ever… Expand
  19. oneDight
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game of this year. I love in this game. Its good story and I want to play on 3rd part of this game… Expand
  20. Polo421
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    I think this is an absolute masterpiece of a game. Did every part of the story make me happy? No. But that isn't always the point. Give it a shot, you may love it.
  21. David1011
    Nov 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece, but not perfect. Cruel and real, the feeilngs while playing are unique, even when you desagree with some partes of the game...… Expand
  22. Kokilachi
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Jamás en mi vida había sentido tanta la sensación de estar dentro de los personajes! Gracias a todas las personas que fueron parte de hacer esta experiencia tan maravillosa! Gracias!!
  23. Misanthropists
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Personally, I hold The Last of Us parts 1&2 near and dear to me. I believe it's a ground breaking game that shook my to my core story wise. The graphics are phenomenal, they're dark and dirty, not letting you shy away from the spiteful acts your committing. The game play was absolutely amazing in every sense. Such a complex and emotion churning game, I wish I could experience it all overPersonally, I hold The Last of Us parts 1&2 near and dear to me. I believe it's a ground breaking game that shook my to my core story wise. The graphics are phenomenal, they're dark and dirty, not letting you shy away from the spiteful acts your committing. The game play was absolutely amazing in every sense. Such a complex and emotion churning game, I wish I could experience it all over again.

    The characters were so well developed, humanised and dehumanised in a manner that even the simplest minded bigot could understand. They don't paint anyone to be the hero and show the good and the bad in everyone. There's no good guys and bad guys in this game as seeing all parts of the story shows one that no one is really a hero, no one is really a villain, it's all up to perception. People do good things and bad things and Naughty Dog's "The Last of Us Part II" depicts it perfectly.

    Not to mention the consistent representation of LGBTQ+ throughout parts one and two. It's nice to feel seen and represented in such a manner.

    Overall, one of my favourite games of all time and worth every second of my time.    … Expand
  24. RamasX
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    The best Of the best. Great sequel to the first part. Looking forward to play next part or DLC.
  25. JulioCCardoso
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor gráfico que já vi em um console sendo melhor até que muitos jogos que um computador decente consegue rodar. O console se não estiver em um abiente aberto pode esquentar e fazer um pouco de barulho, tem uma gameplay fluida e dinamica com novas mecanicas. a história não me desapontou nem um pouco, pelo contrario, me surpreendeu me fazendo sentir o amor e o ódio que os personagens passaram. O tempo de jogo é um pouco grande para um jogo linear de história
    as vezes sendo cansativo propositalmente; tendo um bom final.
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei.
    R.I.P Joel ;-;    … Expand
  26. spektro1826
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part II is a very daring installment that seeks to generate in the player the same desire for hatred and revenge as its protagonist. The story is designed to make you feel bad and uncomfortable about what is happening, which is why many people airily reject its plot. However, the background is that it is a story that shows us that the real world is cruel and unjust, thatThe Last of Us Part II is a very daring installment that seeks to generate in the player the same desire for hatred and revenge as its protagonist. The story is designed to make you feel bad and uncomfortable about what is happening, which is why many people airily reject its plot. However, the background is that it is a story that shows us that the real world is cruel and unjust, that there are no heroes or villains, only different points of view and that the search for revenge can be very unsatisfactory and worse still, we It ends up sinking more and leaving us alone. On a technical level it is fantastic, the recreation of the scenarios of real places in its post-apocalyptic version is impeccable and the gameplay expands a wide range of possibilities for the player to choose their own game strategy. The 25 to 30 hours of play is very well justified for its price.… Expand
  27. Lawcayma
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Good game I dont care what haters say. After all they know nothing about writing and character development.
  28. tulaman
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
    la jugabilidad me encanto, la historia pudo haber sido mejor pero esta buena
  29. Gellones
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    It's a really fun game, with extreme good graphics but with a controversial history
  30. MaR4zZm
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    This game in my opinion is brilliant and at the same time awesome.The plot runs right to the bone, graphon incredible " survived the maximum of the old playstation 4 and it's cool.In General, the game I personally really went and one more thing, I do not advise you to pass it without passing the first part, it will kill all the sympathy for the characters and most of the interest.That'sThis game in my opinion is brilliant and at the same time awesome.The plot runs right to the bone, graphon incredible " survived the maximum of the old playstation 4 and it's cool.In General, the game I personally really went and one more thing, I do not advise you to pass it without passing the first part, it will kill all the sympathy for the characters and most of the interest.That's all I wanted to say:play, the game is worthy of 10/10… 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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