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. FranciscoLeal
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been waiting a long time to play this?? Put the main character in the trash!! Its a Pitty… Expand
  2. FackUDruckmann
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I've never EVER cared if a game is about pandering lgbti. It has never bothered me, but if something does, is that if something is story driven, IT HAS TO HAVE A GOOD STORY and this is quite the opposite. The story speaks for itself and it's really telling us that the developers hate us, that, or they wanted to wipe their asses with the people who bought the first game and ACTUALLY caredI've never EVER cared if a game is about pandering lgbti. It has never bothered me, but if something does, is that if something is story driven, IT HAS TO HAVE A GOOD STORY and this is quite the opposite. The story speaks for itself and it's really telling us that the developers hate us, that, or they wanted to wipe their asses with the people who bought the first game and ACTUALLY cared for it as a whole, people who loved the characters, the gameplay, the story, the atmosphere, the music, every single bit of it. Killing the character we all know too well, and nothing at the same time, was the biggest mistake of the developers. Not even killing it, but killing it in the way it was, was really humilliating, and I felt the humilliated person was ME as the player. Making you play as the killer in the second half of the game made me not sympathize with it, quite the contrary, made me hate it. This game was an utter insult to everyone who played the first one. The leaker(s) saved me a lot of money, because I was about to buy the collector's edition, and I'll be forever grateful for that kind act.… Expand
  3. Kosmohh
    May 8, 2022
    10
    Al principio odie el juego, pero al pasar el tiempo y darle un oportunidad y entender el juego, sinceramente es una obra de arte, a nivel de historia, visual, el nivel técnico es espectacular. eso si el juego es muy largo hay cosas innecesarias que no cambia en nada en la historia, pero sin duda al probarlo es una obra maestra. para ser de ps4 te rompe la cabeza de lo bien q esta hecho.
  4. Filipft
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was so disappointing to see what they did to this game.
    While graphics were amazing, gameplay was decent the main thing you care about is the story.
    If you’re going to take out of the game the main character and loved by the fans of the previous game while you expect them to be mad, AT LEAST give as a story that MAKES SENSE.
    The only reason I don’t give it a 0 is because I appreciate the work people who did the game design music, the acting ,animations, graphics.    … Expand
  5. GHOST_567
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This game should have been a master piece but alas .excellent graphics
    Gameplay is interesting at first but gets repetetive quite quickly. It has perhaps one the worst storylines ever written
  6. dcmaia
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    It’s a great game. The TL;DR here is that most people who are review bombing either haven’t played it, or are traumatized that a character they really liked died... which actually speaks volumes about how good the writing is. Almost like the characters are written in such a likable and believable way, that people would be so worked up and emotional about their death that they’re sendingIt’s a great game. The TL;DR here is that most people who are review bombing either haven’t played it, or are traumatized that a character they really liked died... which actually speaks volumes about how good the writing is. Almost like the characters are written in such a likable and believable way, that people would be so worked up and emotional about their death that they’re sending threats to the developers.

    It’s similar to something like Game of Thrones, where G.R.R wasn’t afraid to set up cool and interesting characters just to kill them off abruptly in the same book. And while it totally sucked, it sucked because I liked the characters, not because I thought the writing was bad. It just reflects the reality of living in a harsh world. People die. People walk into the wrong place at the wrong time and die. People get cocky or let their guard down and die. People you love may have made bad decisions that come back to haunt them... and they die. That’s the world characters in The Last of Us live in.

    And onto the idea that they’re forcing diversity and making this game political... that’s total bs. The diversity that they show in the game probably simply reflects the diversity of the people that make the game. Not only that, but there’s no character that’s like LOOK AT ME! IM THE GAY ONE! Or IM THE BLACK ONE! They’re simply... people. Some of them happen to not be straight, happen to not be white, or identify as a different gender. Just like in real life. If you don’t like that, then maybe you need to travel a little bit and meet some more people.

    Also Abby is a woman and she could probably bench press a car. It’s also a reflection of her character that makes perfect sense in the context of her story. How the F is that political?!

    If you played and liked the first one, you’ll be emotionally invested to play this one. Simple as that.

    Gameplay-wise, everything is improved and expanded in the first one. The levels are physically bigger and give you plenty more choices on how you want to tackle an encounter. Exploration is also very deep with a lot of thought given to the story behind the environments. I can expect to find certain items in bathrooms, others in office spaces, etc. so if I’m running low on tape, I’m on the lookout for an office space, instead of opening every drawer in an abandoned building.

    As far as criticism goes, I do have some. I think the game goes on for a bit too long, and there are at least 3 spots I thought were the ending (and I was happy with it) and then it kept going for several more hours. I think at least one big section could be cut from the Ellie section and another from the Abby section and I’d be very happy with the length. That’s it.

    Also ND owes me an extra pair of pants because that infected boss literally scared the crap out of me.    … Expand
  7. a_schu
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Yeah, good graphics, gameplay Bla Bla Bla. But the storyline is awful and you broke my heart Naughty Dog. Did I wait 7 years for this? Horrible!! Forget about part 3 or whatsoever.
  8. Garmax
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I've been waiting, but not for this.
    I pre-ordered, but not for this.
    I stayed up all night, but not for this.
    This is the greatest fraud in the history of video games.
    Nice graphics but now it doesn't matter, because Neil Druckmann has single-handedly destroyed what the series stand for, and what made TLOU remarkable in the first place.

    “It weren’t us who changed.”
    -Arthur Morgan
  9. hotsan
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Spoiled Character
    Spoiled Story
    Can't give message

    Well I think game has great graphic&OST, and decent when played game.
    But I can't understand story especially ending. Ending make spoiled what they want to say, lol.
    It can't give any message just give hatred.
  10. Gili90
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worse history game that i ever seen in a game. This game destroy everything that the first one did it.… Expand
  11. Terwin
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    First game was a beautiful story full of wonder moments, great sound, stunning graphics and level designs you fell in love with. Second game have all the same features EXCEPT story and game play. Game play is too repetitive and the story is HORRIBLE in the worst sense of the word. So, without spoilers, if you mix 2 barrels of honey with one barrel of **** you won't get tainted honey.First game was a beautiful story full of wonder moments, great sound, stunning graphics and level designs you fell in love with. Second game have all the same features EXCEPT story and game play. Game play is too repetitive and the story is HORRIBLE in the worst sense of the word. So, without spoilers, if you mix 2 barrels of honey with one barrel of **** you won't get tainted honey. You'll get 3 barrels of **** So, I don't rate the game as 0 just because of all the work technical designers put in the project (except optimisation/hardware performance). 2 out of 10 is my verdict, don't waste your money.… Expand
  12. Nomombastard
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    I gave it one because... it's a beautiful game as far as aesthetics but that's about where my appreciation ends. I was a huge fan of the last of us. Waited for this game for 7 years! And then you do me like this naughty dog? As far as I'm concerned as a fan.. I choose to forget I played this game. I would rather imagine a different story for Joel and Ellie, but I understand that I am notI gave it one because... it's a beautiful game as far as aesthetics but that's about where my appreciation ends. I was a huge fan of the last of us. Waited for this game for 7 years! And then you do me like this naughty dog? As far as I'm concerned as a fan.. I choose to forget I played this game. I would rather imagine a different story for Joel and Ellie, but I understand that I am not the creator here.… Expand
  13. Markiuk
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent visuals, an unexpected story, perfectly improved gameplay mechanics and upgrade system.
  14. gg69
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    A slap in the face to fans of the original. Trailers outright lied about the game. Drunkman absolutely massacred the story
  15. vicorbilbao
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogos nem sempre servem para satisfazer uma necessidade de vitória do jogador. Essa visão maniqueísta de que controlamos o mocinho e que ele vence no final está presente em 99% dos jogos em geral, mas alguns vêm para nos fazer refletir. O gosto amargo de The Last Of Us 2, nos faz pensar como a natureza humana é diretamente moldada às nossas necessidades mais básicas. Por empatia criada pela parte 1, torcíamos para que Joe tivesse um desfecho heróico, porém as consequências dos seus atos lhe trouxeram um final amargo, porém merecido. Justiça e merecimento não andam necessariamente juntos e essa percepção invariavelmente vem com a experiência de vida. A vida não é justa, é uma série de eventos aleatórios, ora guiados por nossas escolhas, ora guiados por escolhas alheias. Fico feliz que uma experiência emocional tão grandiosa tenha sido concretizada em um videogame, e fico impressionado com a coragem dos desenvolvedores.
    Entendo quem não gostou e, infelizmente esse jogo não foi feito para essas pessoas.
    Obrigado Naughty Dog. Foi uma experiência totalmente desagradável, mas ao mesmo tempo incrível. E que mais jogos tenham a coragem de dar um soco no estômago, de quebrar a expectativa, de dar um nó na garganta, de arrancar lágrimas.    … Expand
  16. KungFooChikin
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. You won’t understand what this game went for and you won’t end up loving the new characters until you experience the whole entire thing yourself. Great job Naughty Dog. This game is a must have
  17. iranian_gamer_
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    -دیدم هیچ نقدی به زبان فارسی وجود نداره گفتم خودم یکی بنویسم .
    باید بگم این بازی عالیه .
    از اول تا آخر بازی با گیم پلی خاص و معرکه‌ای سروکار دارین ،محیط های بازی با تنوع بسیار زیادی توی بازی هستن ،بذارین خیالتون رو راحت کنم و همین حالا بگم که بازی کردن این اثر از اول تا آخر بتون حسی رو میده که واقعا این روز ها توی هر بازی دیده نمیشه. بعضی افراد هم هستند که میگن داستان بازی خوب نیست. مطمئن    -دیدم هیچ نقدی به زبان فارسی وجود نداره گفتم خودم یکی بنویسم .
    باید بگم این بازی عالیه .
    از اول تا آخر بازی با گیم پلی خاص و معرکه‌ای سروکار دارین ،محیط های بازی با تنوع بسیار زیادی توی بازی هستن ،بذارین خیالتون رو راحت کنم و همین حالا بگم که بازی کردن این اثر از اول تا آخر بتون حسی رو میده که واقعا این روز ها توی هر بازی دیده نمیشه.
    بعضی افراد هم هستند که میگن داستان بازی خوب نیست. مطمئن باشین این افراد هنوز بازی رو به اتمام نرسوندن ، خلاصه بتون بگم که این بازی رو باید حتما بازی کرد و بعد از به اتمام رسوندنش بار دیگه به گیمر بودن خودت افتخار کنی .
    از همین جا هم از کل عوامل ناتی داگ تشکر میکنم که بعد از چند سال (حدود ۷ سال ) بازی ساختن که مثل نسخه‌ی اول چند سالی ازش به عنوان یکی از تاثیرگذار ترین بازی های صنعت بازی سازی نام خواهند برد.    … Expand
  18. opticks1704
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Worst game of the decade. neil **** really **** up the story. ABSOLUTELY AVOID!!
  19. ceramicsaturn
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Wonder why professional reviews are so glowing? It's because Sony is literally not allowing them to base their review past the first few chapters of the game. Combine that with access media afraid to lose their early access to review copies and real world politics being inserted into freakin video games of all things (and reviewers basing their review in agreement with said politicsWonder why professional reviews are so glowing? It's because Sony is literally not allowing them to base their review past the first few chapters of the game. Combine that with access media afraid to lose their early access to review copies and real world politics being inserted into freakin video games of all things (and reviewers basing their review in agreement with said politics instead of the game itself), and you have this scenario.

    What the reviewers won't tell you:

    All the little moments the original game featured, the unique gameplay sessions that spiced up what is arguably pretty vanilla gameplay before amazing story segments, is gone. Couple this with the fact the story is an absolute shadow of its former self, and what you get is a very long drawn out and boring game with little to break up the monotony. With the story ruining characters by not at all portraying them the way they 'should' act based on the first game and the rules it set (the story showing you how individual characters act and think, now not matching to how they act and think in this game), there's little to make you get through the sludge of the same gameplay to get to the end of the game. No longer is the story a treat you are excited to get to. Now you nearly fear it, as the game seems to get worse in its story as the game goes on.

    There's a reason why the reviews didn't allow for any discussion on the last 12 hours of the game, and it had nothing to do with 'spoilers'. It was because the game in story, character development, and gameplay falls apart in the last 12 hours to the point where you'll literally exclaim "what the f***" multiple times. This is not just an opinion of liking the story vs not. The story is not anything to be proud of even if you share the views of the creator. It's literally just a revenge plot.

    The irony is the game creator silencing people even discussing the game (even without spoilers!). He's essentially making a game that says revenge only brings you pain, all while he's taking revenge on people discussing his game in anything other than the brightest light, all while complaining people are upset at being silenced.....pretending he's the victim. It's literally the revenge plot endless circle his OWN GAME warns about.

    Sony is also at fault here. Sony will censor Japanese games for showing a side boob or simply being too "sexual" (if a butt cheek is shown in Devil May Cry, it'll be hidden by a solar flair!). But in this game, there is a girl who's literally raped... right there... in front of the camera... in a very brutal way... no censorship.

    I'd like there to be a standard here from Naughty Dog and Sony. Censor all games, or censor none. Don't censor people's opinions and accept critique, or censor it all but stop playing the victim and admit you don't want your art being critiqued.

    Being hypocritical and only acting in your favor, ie: always against what the customer wants, will get you an even harsher critique than you would have gotten had you just presented what the game was honestly from the start. The game is a pale immitation of what made Part 1 so great. It would have been scored poorly by users regardless of this controversy. But the controversy will only make people's feelings towards the game more sour, and affect the score even more. This huge difference between professional and user scores should show the masses the divide between the common person and the elites we've experiencing for ages. The only difference now is, they don't think they have to hide it. Vote with your wallets.    … Expand
  20. TwiggX
    Sep 24, 2020
    0
    Total disappointment after first game. Don't buy this, if you respect yourself.
  21. DieselTiger
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    In a beautiful wrapper, disgusting content. A great example of how the work of good programmers is spoiled by bad history.
  22. Renebauman
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Weak story.. Game looking amazing, but I dont like story.. If story is good and better, i think this games is goty this year.. But not now..
  23. Yayyy
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel a bu ölüm yakışmadı oynanış tekrar ediyor hikaye vasatın vasatı ne kadar klişe be tahmin edilebilir yapabiliriz diye zorlamışlar sanki… Expand
  24. RDY
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I Dont like it at all. .
  25. Gachicagh
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Пиздец, прикольного мало.. игра шедевр выш(с)едший из под контроля, брать конечно же не буду, концовка..эм, ну такое.. проработка на 10, но игра на 3/10… Expand
  26. Seumadrugagame
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Naughty Dog, NOS mintió diciendo que cambiarían el final y los spoilers, eso fue mentira, también la inecesaria muerte de Joel, ¿de que sirvio?, Y el asqueroso final, no tuvo sentido, tanto para nada, gracias naughty Dog
  27. Alvin_merigold
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The main content of the game - the plot and values that he carries in himself. In this game, an empty, dry and boring plot. Not worth the absolute attention. The game can be praised only for a beautiful picture. Separately, it is worth noting the terrible production. The game discourages the desire to play immediately after the first plot twists. Bottom line: Good picture, with aThe main content of the game - the plot and values that he carries in himself. In this game, an empty, dry and boring plot. Not worth the absolute attention. The game can be praised only for a beautiful picture. Separately, it is worth noting the terrible production. The game discourages the desire to play immediately after the first plot twists. Bottom line: Good picture, with a disgusting plot and moral values. Otherwise - a beautiful trinket.… Expand
  28. Immot
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It’s like the season 8 of Game of Thrones, but for video games.Really disappointing.
  29. Redemptionworld
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game did not give something new, only LGBT.The first part was good, interesting… Expand
  30. MatriX0003
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    The 1 is only for the gameplay which isn't enjoyable due to a god awful storyline. This is a slap in the face of the fans.
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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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