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. rafafap
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    To be fair the game play, though not much of a change, still okay. graphics was nice and good. that being said, the reason i like the TLOU1 is the story so for me this is just a let down. if not for the story i think it wont be much of a drag to play this. new characters are just not likable. original characters just nerfed for the sake of the plot so dissapointing. too linear and just bleak
  2. mxkaj
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    I am bewildered at how simply bad writing could turn a beloved franchise and the whole community against itself. There are so many things fundamentally wrong with the game I can’t even point out one and say this is the problem here: my personal issues were with the poor writing, with inexistent character development, with inconsistencies between how the story was presented in the trailerI am bewildered at how simply bad writing could turn a beloved franchise and the whole community against itself. There are so many things fundamentally wrong with the game I can’t even point out one and say this is the problem here: my personal issues were with the poor writing, with inexistent character development, with inconsistencies between how the story was presented in the trailer and the final product, with how contradicting the plot was, with being forced to play an insignificant character you were just introduced to, with how character progression was managed from the first game, with inconsistent message, with misleading presentation of the game pre-release, with lackluster ending that undermines the purpose of the whole journey, with unnecessary sex scenes, cheap plot devices and slight character remodels that served to further the game’s message with disregard to characters and plot. I am sad to admit that this game has been more than a disappointment from the first part and this makes me question whether I trust any further products Naughty Dog puts forth. I give it a 2 only for the fantastic job from the technical department; 0 for characters, story, ending and message.… Expand
  3. whitehead1030
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    I am an ordinary player having gone through part I and just completed part II. Obviously it's rubb-ish comparing two episodes. Who the f**k is the main character of THE LAST OF US? why the time i play as Abby is more than Ellie???
  4. Ibot
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Graphics are great. But that's ist. Everything else is the same except that the story became just an average revenge-plot filled with shock-value and plot-holes. Not for me.

    I don't play games that want to make you feel bad. I got enough of that in my real life.
  5. WizardOfMewNoz
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visuals were great. Gameplay was mostly solid. Story choices made me regret buying the game. I appreciate that naughty dog took a chance, but it just didn't work for me. Sad because I liked the game until the switch to Abby and realizing I'd have to play the next 3 chapters as her with no break.… Expand
  6. Ulrich_92
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    The story was bland and poorly written. The graphics were superb, and the game play was great. Unfortunately, the story is the reason for this score. It was just bad. Horrible writing.
  7. Neo-BRAT
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, которые я когда-либо играл. Прекрасный сюжет, восхитительное повествование. Очень взрослая и умная игра. Спасибо вам, разработчики. И низкий поклон.
  8. unserious
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    For a game with such amazing graphics, it is amazing that is runied so thoroughly by its story.
  9. Aliciell
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    creo que la historia esta tan mal contada que opaca a todo lo demás lindo del juego. No todo son gráficos señores.
  10. Avalonfate
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 0 for the way that how this game let Joel got killed. 0 for the way that how this game let Abby go away.… Expand
  11. Leo1mix
    Jun 29, 2020
    2
    This is a perfect example that making a game with amazing features without a solid background its simply pointless..
  12. WillEMG
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    Very great graphics and gameplay, nice atmosphere also, but biggest problem was the story that i didn't like it at all. In a Naughty Dog i always spect a brilliant story, but with this game i didn't get that. To me, is a 4/10 at best.
  13. walkerbait4498
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first game, so much that I have played through it multiple times and not once did I ever rush through it. I hoped that part 2 would have made me want to play though it at least a second time but sadly I doubt that I ever will. I avoided all the leaks so I had no inclination to be skeptical of purchasing it. Though I did watch the trailers which made be beyond hyped, as the original was perhaps one of my, if not favorite games. I was so excited to have another Joel and Ellie adventure. That was my main reason for getting the game. So I was shocked when I played, and in just around two hours of gameplay, they killed him off in such a disrespectful way. I was even more shocked when I realized that they replaced Joel's character model and line from one of the best moments in the trailers, with a character that, although enjoyable, paled in comparison. Not only that but they purposely swapped out old and young Joel models from the trailer, making many to believe he was going to be a core character that would accompany you throughout at least most of the game. To me this is false advertisement and purposely misleading the fans just to ensure they sold more copies of the game. Its not that Joel was killed off, its how he was killed off and how they tricked every one in the trailers. I honestly loved the gameplay mechanics, and graphics, but to me a game can have all the best graphics, gameplay, sound and world design, and if the story is ruined, that just loses me. Also, having to play as the main antagonist for so long, for one was boring to me and I just wanted to get it over with. I understand trying to show that there are two sides to every story, but players tend not to care when that character killed off such a beloved character, so it makes it hard to sympathize with her. I do not believe that this was a game worth waiting 7 years for. Especially when it ruins such beloved characters. I couldn't wait to finish it because of how dark and depressing the entire game was.… Expand
  14. zack991
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    The graphics are some of the best I have seen on the system. Sound was good overall The combat is very repetitive and no real improvement over the first game. The story is down right horrible, destroy characters we fell in love with and completely destroyed what made the first game great.
  15. Axilrod
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I get some people didnt like the story decisions but giving it a 0/10 and the review bombing are just childish. Yeah im sure tens of thousands of people finished a 25 hour game in 3 hours and decided it was a 0/10. I mean come on the amazing graphics, sound design, animations, graphics are worth 0 points? I didn't read any spoilers/leaks and I loved the game. Yeah it's not perfect but compared to the average game it's in a totally different league. It brought out a lot of emotions (good and bad) and made me think a lot, and am still thinking about it 2 weeks after finishing it. A lot of people saw spoilers, decided they hated it and didn't give it a legit chance (or didn't even play it at all), blew the negatives out of proportion and minimized the good parts of the game. People look at the original through rose-colored glasses, yeah it was a great game but it wasn't perfect either. Bottom line people are sad/mad because a character they like died, but Ned Stark died suddenly and brutally and everyone praised GoT for being so ballsy to kill off a main character. At the end of the day it's a game and the amount of hatred this game has brought into the world is sad and ridiculous. Not liking something is one thing, but sending death threats to the creators/actors that played a character you dont like is absurd.… Expand
  16. Atomythic
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    People have their opinions but 90% of the hate this game is getting is unjustified. Some people are mad that the story didn't play out the way they wanted it to, but that doesn't justify idiots review bombing this game with 0's. Gameplay has been improved from the last one, sound and music is phenomenal, graphics are great and runs well enough with some minor glitches. Story is dark andPeople have their opinions but 90% of the hate this game is getting is unjustified. Some people are mad that the story didn't play out the way they wanted it to, but that doesn't justify idiots review bombing this game with 0's. Gameplay has been improved from the last one, sound and music is phenomenal, graphics are great and runs well enough with some minor glitches. Story is dark and complex, and whether you like it or not, its a good story. The one thing off was the pacing of the game and that's it. Objectively game is a strong 8 or 9, but i have to balance out these **** 0 reviews somehow. Enjoy the game!… Expand
  17. MalteHarlin
    Jul 4, 2020
    2
    If you loved the first game this one will break your heart. I would much rather not have played it and just have the first game.
  18. Shendwilliams
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay, Visuals, Mechanics, Dialogue, Cutscenes, Voice acting - 10/10

    Story - 10/10 : It's the most controversial and complex story I've ever witnessed in my life. This game will drain you emotionally and mentally every single time you hop on to play. Many people hate it/ say that it doesn't fit as a story for TLOU, but to be honest I say otherwise. This game ends off on the saddest note I've ever seen. It's all about a revenge story that flips the table completely and turns it into a forgiveness that shows the most heart wrenching twist in a story I've ever seen. The whole story all around is executed pretty much perfectly , the writing is amazing and so are a lot of the new characters. It is a journey that everybody should experience and it's definetly worth the 60$.    … Expand
  19. kurum1n
    Jul 6, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a good game there is no doubt about it. The music is very good and it adds a special effect to the gameplay. The graphics are amazing and the scenery is just beautiful. The story was alright. Most of the new characters are boring and the old ones are not recognizable. The gaming experience is very nice but as a last of us sequel the story was a bit disappointing. Obviously, it is their story and they can decide whatever they want. But throughout the game I was constantly doubting the characters weird decisions and it didn't feel believable.… Expand
  20. Andeyzv
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Best game! most favorite! Thanks Neil Druckmann, thanks to everyone who worked on this game! everyone you are best! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  21. Larry_The_Pagan
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    I was hyped on release date, I was hyped playing as Ellie and going through areas shown in demo gameplay. I was like ok when Abby part started, then I liked the gameplay of her section but wanted to get back to Ellie. I was pissed when I had to go against Ellie. Then again I liked the last part of the game and ending did not surprise me, I saw that coming.

    This game is definitively    I was hyped on release date, I was hyped playing as Ellie and going through areas shown in demo gameplay. I was like ok when Abby part started, then I liked the gameplay of her section but wanted to get back to Ellie. I was pissed when I had to go against Ellie. Then again I liked the last part of the game and ending did not surprise me, I saw that coming.

    This game is definitively emotionally difficult to process. I understand why people love it and why they hate it. ND said this game is not "fun to play" - well he was more right than he expected I guess. I give this game 8/10. I admit I was expecting something more epic after the first installment, but we get what we get. If this game's theme is to be brutal to the point it devastates even the player then I'm fine with it, I'm not gonna cry because the game turned out the way it did.

    Lastly, I completely disagree with people who rate it below 6, as bad as the story may be viewed this game's mechanics, graphics & gameplay are on the next level, evaluations below 6 to me are purely emotional and undeserved.    … Expand
  22. Sm0keyTarantula
    Jul 13, 2020
    5
    I waited 7 years for this! What a disappointment.

    Now, the graphics were a solid 9/10. The gameplay was more of 8/10 for me. It was fun for sure but unfortunely, there was nothing innovative in part 2 and the fighting does get repetitive. But the story, uff..... 2/10. It was brave what Druckmann & co. tried to do, but it didn't work. I don't mind the death of a certain character,    I waited 7 years for this! What a disappointment.

    Now, the graphics were a solid 9/10.

    The gameplay was more of 8/10 for me. It was fun for sure but unfortunely, there was nothing innovative in part 2 and the fighting does get repetitive.

    But the story, uff..... 2/10.
    It was brave what Druckmann & co. tried to do, but it didn't work. I don't mind the death of a certain character, but my problem was how and when it happened. It was out of character and felt rushed. And the Abby story? My gosh, I really couldn't care less about Abby and her friends and just wanted to run through her story as fast as possible. At one point they showed a friend of hers in a body bag, and we were supposed to feel sad or shocked he was dead. But honestly, I had no clue who the dude was. That's how little character development these guys got.

    Dina and Ellie were definitely cute together, I just wished the built up Dina's character and her relationship to Ellie more because until the farm with JJ, they had very little chemistry.

    Oh and the Abby and Owen scene (you know which one I'm talking about) was pure cringe.

    All in all, this game is a 5. Bec the story is way more important to me than graphics and gameplay in a game like this, it will also weigh in heavier.

    I think I would have been happier with Ellie and Joel's story if LoU2 never happened.    … Expand
  23. aloha2020
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace." This is definitely not an easy game to go through emotionally. It's a harrowing, meaningful, challenging and tragically exquisite story. It challenges you to think critically. 'if at the end, you wish you could have killed a certain character for a revenge after walking a mile in that person's shoes. You"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace." This is definitely not an easy game to go through emotionally. It's a harrowing, meaningful, challenging and tragically exquisite story. It challenges you to think critically. 'if at the end, you wish you could have killed a certain character for a revenge after walking a mile in that person's shoes. You may have beat the game with your controller, but you may have lost the game Naughty Dog was playing with your soul.'… Expand
  24. Villager21
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played the 1st game And he got its rightful place as a masterpiece
    but this garbage of a sequel? Jesus. They didn't even take account the experience of the characters in the 1st game. Minor spoiler:
    Joel spent 20 years in that Apocalypse and its pretty much all thrown to pieces
    The story writing is horrible. Ellie didn't kill abby because of her she wants to retain her little bit of humanity in? bullsh!t why did she kill strangers who are unrelated to abby then and felt nothing about it but when they confront she suddenly changed her mind? "oh its because ellie saw that child and she got reminded of joel" that's pretty much **** **** m8. abby didn't even know that child and she killed her former friends in the WFL to save that girl who she had no remorse in killing in. there are lots i can point out but jesus chirs,t neil **** 7 years of writing for this? why didn't you re-hire bruce straley so he guide your stupid decisions making this game.    … Expand
  25. Revv1z3
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    Вы дебил и что ли? Зачем занижать рейтинг Призраку Цусимы?
  26. Vickitor74
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Technically impressive, but the history kills me. They force feed you their JSW **** and kill the characters you love from first game. At the end of the game you cannot even get revenge. Totally dissapointing.
  27. Desta
    Jul 24, 2020
    3
    Good Gameplay, Amazing Graphics. Shout out to the team that made this game. But I’m sorry, the story make it unbearable to play.
  28. Silverbullet69
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    This game had pretty nice gameplay,so much detail to the enviroment.Just wish the plot had the same love put into it.
  29. Skank
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu não entendi qual foi a piada que fizeram nesse jogo, porque ele não pode ser levado a sério, me arrependo de ter comprado isso, jogo pura lacração um lixo comparado com primeiro.… Expand
  30. TzarNYU
    Jul 24, 2020
    3
    The first part was/is superior in any way.Part 2 is a fuill disappointment.3 points for musik,graphics and the joel+ellie flashbacks.
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  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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