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. Positive: 84,950 out of 161975
  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. TattieScone
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think its beyond ridiculous that the low ratings seen for this game are being pinned on premature character deaths or character sexual orientation (get a grip if that's you). If you played the first, watching the brutal murder of Joel from the perspective of ellie truly hurts you to your core, so much so that you might need a break after. The pain of Joel's absence is felt throughout the remainder of the game, even when the credits roll. This creating a driving force for you to progress as ellie and seek the revenge you are hell-bent on seeing through. While some players might be wondering why ellie feels so hurt in Joels murder since we see she finally realised what joel did, this is explained near the end where we see both of them looked towards recovering what was. Only, this was cut short with Joel's death occurring the next day. We then understand that ellie in the finale is not only hurting because of losing what was, but also for what could have been. Now, in regards to abby gameplay, I think this was an excellent strategy for showing there is always two sides to a story. Before, from the last of us 1, I only perceived Joel's act in saving ellie as a gesture showing how far you would go for your family and those you care for, no matter what. But then from abby's perspective, you see the death and destruction caused, which completely devastated all she had and knew. Now aware of both ellie and abby's stories, I found the sequence at the theatre where you (as abby) have to seek out and defeat ellie unsettling. Conflicted isn't a strong enough word to describe my feelings as to who should come out on top.

    This the same as the final sequence. Before, I sympathised with ellie, that abby needed to pay for what she did to joel. this strengthed by the flashbacks to Joel's weak body, battered and struggling to breathe. Yet, as I fought an already broken abby and began close it out by holding her head under the current, I began to wince and wanted it to stop after realising both characters are similar in more ways than I initially thought. It was at this point, the conflict ended and both individuals went their separate ways (thankfully). In a way, some of the negative reviews make a point I can agree with, that the ending feels awkward and unsettling, as ellie tries to play guitar while lacking some of her fingers due to her fight with abby. However, i actually perceive this as naughty dog hitting the nail on the head with how the player should feel after going through this journey. You realise that the pain felt from Joel's death will never leave, the pain will persist forever. Even though abby walks free, you realise that both her and ellie are kindred spirits in a way. Both have been through the ringer, and either one taking out the other will do nothing to fill the massive loss felt within each of them.

    The Last of us 2 has left me with despair on behalf of the ellie and abby losing so much throughout the gameplay. But the resolution from both characters to walk away from this gave me an immense sense of relief that they can both try and move forward. Ultimately, this game made me uncomfortable, hurt, annoyed, frustrated and upset, but in all the right ways. Remember, not every good ending is a happy ending!    … Expand
  2. Numeritos
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I loved the first game, and I liked this second, the story isn't as the first, but it's okey, it deserved a better ending but with this ending I hope that there's no third part :)
  3. Axiun
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece! Is one of the best video games ever made in each and every one of its sections.
    This game is history and deserves to be played by everyone.
    TLOU2 talks about human beings in a masterful way.
  4. XDawsonX
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Game is amazing. No spoilers here. Love it! Don’t trust all the user reviews. They were out way to early to even justify the scores.
  5. Timtimbzt
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I was amazed at the length of the game, while still delivering a captivating story and insane graphics. The story is so intricate and complex that you don't know what you're really getting into when you start the game.
    Only had high expectations and they were all met on my end.
  6. Stijak
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I was worried about story after so many negative user reviews, but there is no reason at all. I did cry again, I did experience all emotions again.

    This game is not easy to play, and is kinda dark and grim, but it does cause strong emotions for the player. I want more masterpieces like this in the gaming world. Also, gameplay improved the lot. This is hands down best stealth game I    I was worried about story after so many negative user reviews, but there is no reason at all. I did cry again, I did experience all emotions again.

    This game is not easy to play, and is kinda dark and grim, but it does cause strong emotions for the player. I want more masterpieces like this in the gaming world.

    Also, gameplay improved the lot. This is hands down best stealth game I ever played, and the infected, especially those sneaky little bastards - stalkers.

    I like non-binary stealth where there is no perfect cover, and I can always be seen.

    Please play this game before judging it based on reviews.    … Expand
  7. Chicca_Official
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The best game EVER! you obv have to play it like the second part of The last of us, not a different game.
    I suggest it. Love it so much
  8. Zack_
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Obra prima, esse sem dúvidas é um jogo que foi um divisor de águas... Não é um jogo pra qualquer pessoa, muitos não estão preparados pra isso. Ainda estou me recompondo do "estrago" que esse game fez na minha mente. (No bom sentido). Gráficos ótimos, e jogabilidade incrível.
  9. Yurtser
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really hoped that this would not be a banal continuation about Ellie and Joel, who go to some safe place and simultaneously strengthen their relationship again. And how glad I am that the sequel takes a completely different idea for the concept and more deepens me much more as a player in the game world than part 1 did. The second part has the concept of a cycle of revenge, which we will study immediately from two sides of the conflict. I really liked that the first half of the game, we go through revenge, and the second half of the path of redemption. The gameplay has become much deeper and more interesting, and the study of locations has become much more fun. The atmosphere has become much darker and no longer has a division into white and black, which can be seen in 1 part. The Last of Us Part II is the most beautiful game I have ever seen. I like that there are much more moments similar in atmosphere to Resident Evil. The gameplay in the hospital for Abby is definitely one of my favorite moments in the game. As in the first part, I am pleased that I was not given a choice at the end. I'm glad for Ellie that she was able to let go of her revenge and off cycle of pain. And I'm definitely happy for Leo and Abby, who, I hope, will find Fireflies and happiness.… Expand
  10. BuFy
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game plot disgusts me.I can hardly finish the game.
    Compared with the previous work, the playing method has almost no essential change. Although the game is very attractive in terms of details, they do too badly in terms of core content.
  11. Donovxn
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Great game, We are definitely not prepared for history however it is the best game of this generation.
  12. Rossss
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Most of all I hate in games when you are tied to a character, and then brr kill him. And here there are a lot of such moments. Well, the developers said so that the first part is about love, and the second - about cruelty. Of course I'm waiting for the third part, or any other game from Naughti Dogs, because I know that they will do everything cool. It would have been funnier if they hadMost of all I hate in games when you are tied to a character, and then brr kill him. And here there are a lot of such moments. Well, the developers said so that the first part is about love, and the second - about cruelty. Of course I'm waiting for the third part, or any other game from Naughti Dogs, because I know that they will do everything cool. It would have been funnier if they had done a spin off about a character, for example, about the very Abby that many loved. How Abby lived to the second part, how cicadas and so on lived. I am going to buy ps5, and to it and EVIL2. Yes, there will be no such feelings, because I already know what will happen, but the stealth in this game is cool, as in the first part. Wow, I feel that there will be a lot of agressive gameplay on YouTube.
    As for the plot. It seems to me that Tommy was unlikely to behave like in the house when he brought the card and told Ellie that she promised that she would take revenge. Those who are intolerant of attrition can not buy a game, although there are very few such moments about LGBT people and no one is obviously imposing LGBT on you. But, unfortunately, nevertheless, due to minorities, changing the game so that many others hated it was a big mistake, estimates on metacritic will float negatively.
    It is unfortunate that there will be no dlc, as in the first part of left behind. Because before the release of ps5, I will obviously miss this game and in any case, I will at least once review the passage. (Translated with the help of google translator)    … Expand
  13. detnake
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Игра супер сюжет топ геймплей топ лгбт тор
  14. ashley006
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed this game and I also liked the story tho.
    I can understand ellie's feeling and also abby's too.
  15. MahanSaemi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A great game to play and also a great end to the incredible game The last of us part 1.The graphic is outstanding and the plot is also great . Lets just enjoy this game and not thinking about users low ratings .
  16. KaioCaldeira
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, extreme immersion, exciting story and totally addictive gameplay. Certainly the best game of this generation!
  17. Francesca98
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the game a lot! I enjoyed the story that really gets me. I don't like Abby, but at the same time I can't not understand what she experienced in her life. Abby and Ellie even if most "gamer" can't see it, are really similar, they both seek revenge and for doing it they lose everything they care about. Abby is not the only happy character in the end cause she lost everyone that she cares about (yeah she got Lev but Ellie got Dina too). I'm sorry for Joel and for the way he was killed but I saw his death miles away, a character that dies doesn't mean that that the game is automatically bad.
    Also yeah the game is brutal, it's brutal to show you that violence is repulsive and on the other si de there are people even if they are your enemies.

    I hate the sex scene, that was bad.    … Expand
  18. Glebapl0
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The best game Naughty Dogs.36 hours of perfect entertainment with an even better story
  19. Tom_dmnt
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Esta bueno el juego man, lo que digan los demas es mierda xdxdxd siganme, tom_dmnt17
  20. Yangolochek
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Dark, gritty and very realistic. It sets a very high standard in gameplay, story and visuals. It stuck with me, I can't stop thinking and discussing and going over small details that blew me away. A complete masterpiece and a very worthy continuation of Ellie's story.
  21. Eros_Rj
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Daria 11 se pudesse.
    Obra de arte o jogo.. Que horas mexe com você do começo ao fim.
    Nunca comigo tive tanto sentimentos com um jogo igual a esse da.
    CONSELHO. Jogue o jogo.    … Expand
  22. aeon_g
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    The guys at Naughty Dog have gigantic balls! The story is tough to swallow and in big parts very depressing. And that is good. This is not just a game, it is an experience. The game takes a deep dive in what humans are, what we are capable off and how our flaws can misguide us, no matter how good a person you are. Game wise also excellent. They did not change a lot of the gameplay, butThe guys at Naughty Dog have gigantic balls! The story is tough to swallow and in big parts very depressing. And that is good. This is not just a game, it is an experience. The game takes a deep dive in what humans are, what we are capable off and how our flaws can misguide us, no matter how good a person you are. Game wise also excellent. They did not change a lot of the gameplay, but tweaked and developed it in good ways. Movement and actions feel dynamic and flow in a natural way.

    Don’t get distracted from what you expected from the story or even worse because they dared to show flawed humans or people who are different than yourself. This game shows what games could be and should be, if they want to be challenging. Play it, you will love it. If not, play it again and again. At least you will learn from it, to grow as a human. That says a lot about how beautiful this game is.    … Expand
  23. Acceleracer
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game! Outstanding graphics, wonderful sound and a story with sneaky twists. I'm going to play the game a second time now and try to achieve the platinum Trophy!
  24. Hizamaru
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    What a nice and beatiful story but also a raw one, i love how they are able of create such an environment
    and make use feel that what we are watching is not just a game, but also a rewiev of the human been, we can learn few thing by playing it, and also reethink a few other, it also has a few downgrades but the positive parts shine more than those bad momen, highly recombendable, a must if    What a nice and beatiful story but also a raw one, i love how they are able of create such an environment
    and make use feel that what we are watching is not just a game, but also a rewiev of the human been, we can learn few thing by playing it, and also reethink a few other, it also has a few downgrades but the positive parts shine more than those bad momen, highly recombendable, a must if you like this kind of games    … Expand
  25. HappyZebra
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game-play, graphics, UI and UX are great and even the people that give it 0 says so, so won't it be worth more than 0?!
    Most of the negative reviews seems to be focused on the story.
    I read some of them and I have to say I agree with parts of what they say and it could have been done better. The story as a whole is a good story, It falls short at some part of bringing empathy    The game-play, graphics, UI and UX are great and even the people that give it 0 says so, so won't it be worth more than 0?!
    Most of the negative reviews seems to be focused on the story.
    I read some of them and I have to say I agree with parts of what they say and it could have been done better.
    The story as a whole is a good story,
    It falls short at some part of bringing empathy towards the new characters.
    You do start to feel empathy for those characters later on but it would have been better and would have negate some of the negative reviews if they were to help the player achieve empathy towards those characters much more earlier.

    I finished the game and over all enjoyed it, even the parts I felt bad about what the game forcing me to do.    … Expand
  26. Hhhland
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Jogo excelente, trouxe novas mecânicas para o gameplay deixando mais completo.
    A história é sensacional, muito densa trazendo vários tópicos para a mesa, mas para aqueles que gostam de cirandinha e tem uma única perspectiva(a sua) não vai ser muito legal...
  27. Fatnat199425
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    (Avec le première opus) Je ne pense pas avoir pris autant de plaisir sur un jeu video de ma vie. Ce sont les jeux references de ses années ps4! Merci a Naughty dog pour ce plaisir!
  28. vudor
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Game is a masterpiece. This is an experience that will follow you for years.
  29. Dvd07
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se despierta en un hospital, junto con oliver y ash. Esto es texto de relleno… Expand
  30. Black_bro
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is the best! I love first tlou but this is better. Graphic is the best ever. I love this game
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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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