The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. LeksBizo
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
    I waited this game for more than 5 years , and i’m disappointed as much as it is possible! Music and visual part is good , but story and “new wave interpretation” of old characters are awful!
  2. Dorn_Bamaged
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
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    Honeslty the story was just stupid.
    I tried to love it from the start but just couldn't in the end.
    Once you finish the game you realise you literally wasted your entire time.
    Stupid decision to make Abby a playable character for half the game.
    Would have been sooooooo much better if the first 10% of the game was Joel & Ellie roaming around.
    Pre much the tutorial.
    Have Ellie found out about the secret Joel had about her & then have Joel get kidnapped by Abby & her group.
    The whole purpose of the game should be Ellie finding Joel & having her mad at him for what he did.
    Debating if she even wants to find him.
    When she finally does find him he could be missing a hand & have an eyeball ripped out.
    So you've seen him proper tortured.
    She can then be held down in front of him.
    She then locks eyes with him & says "I forgive you".
    Then bam.
    Joel gets hit in the head.
    The screen goes black.
    Credits rolls.
    After the credits it shows Ellie with massive anger & vengeance in her eyes.
    You then hear.
    "I'm gonna **** kill you".
    Then you just see on the screen something to do with the The Last of Part III.
    Would be a great game & make you really keen for the third chapter.
    Oh well though.    … Expand
  3. Phaelito
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Best game of 2020! Consecrates not only as one of the best stories ever told in a video game, but in all the media dedicated to narrative. With a strong and cohesive history, focused on one of humanity's darkest and most harmful feelings
  4. Aramius
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The best game i have ever played.

    The story is fantastic, the graphics and animations are truly next level, the game last about 30 hours on the medium difficulty, the gameplay isn't change a lot but the crawling, climbing, jumping & dodging makes the game a lot more fluid en more fun. The people that review bomb this game after the leeks and before they played it, **** you! And    The best game i have ever played.

    The story is fantastic, the graphics and animations are truly next level, the game last about 30 hours on the medium difficulty, the gameplay isn't change a lot but the crawling, climbing, jumping & dodging makes the game a lot more fluid en more fun.

    The people that review bomb this game after the leeks and before they played it, **** you!
    And Metacritic, good job on the new policy!

    + Graphics and animations
    + Story
    + Small gameplay improvements makes a lot of difference.
    + Long campaign/story (30+ hours).
    + Music

    - Every game after this feels laggy and a bit cheap/easy.    … Expand
  5. JoelSparrow
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    best game everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  6. vampiredavid
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    Naughty Dog(or we can say Neil Druckman) is too proud to tell a story well. A good story is not rare. But how to tell it well，it's the key point. 7 years ago, Naughty Dog give us a perfect answer. But now, they lost the talent.
  7. Bhavesh_Reddy
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    This game has nice gameplay mechanics. But the story, the plot ruins the experience. The story could have been better
  8. Escapethecity
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    I wanted to love this game but it left me disappointed. Story, characters and dialogue don’t shine like in the first game. That said, I’m certainly not on board with everything the haters are raging about. Didn’t mind the shocker early on (remember, harsh post-apocalyptic world?) and didn’t mind the surprising twist in the middle. However, towards the end I totally lost my joy: the endingI wanted to love this game but it left me disappointed. Story, characters and dialogue don’t shine like in the first game. That said, I’m certainly not on board with everything the haters are raging about. Didn’t mind the shocker early on (remember, harsh post-apocalyptic world?) and didn’t mind the surprising twist in the middle. However, towards the end I totally lost my joy: the ending was stretching it, couldn’t believe the repeated quest, it was just ridiculous, had to force myself to play through it. So, the game left me unsatisfied, but I wouldn’t want to have missed out on it: parts of it are really good, and subpar naughty dog-characters are still better than average gaming characters. Would have liked the discussions as well, if people weren’t so hysterical.… Expand
  9. Seakingclaire
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been playing games for around 20 years. This is the first time I felt like a game was made with me in mind. A women who wants to play a game as a strong kick as woman that isn't in a skimpy outfit and giant **** I was worried that I wasn't going to enjoy the story after hearing negative reviews from the leak. Boy was i surprised by how fantastic the story telling and game play was. I loved playing as Abby. I loved the story from both sides. The pain I felt after seeing the story from the otherside. Meeting the people and dogs id just brutally murdered as Ellie. Wow, what a roller-coaster. All I wanted in the end was redemption for both of them. Game play was fun and challenging at times. Ill be playing this many more times. Loved it… Expand
  10. Chy_85
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the craft of storytelling. Raising a bar for the game industry and all entertainment industries around the world. The bleak nature of the world and its inhabitants are balanced by (brief) moments of levity which only serve to highlight the complexity and fall of the characters. All of whom have their own flaws and the story shows howThe Last of Us Part II is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the craft of storytelling. Raising a bar for the game industry and all entertainment industries around the world. The bleak nature of the world and its inhabitants are balanced by (brief) moments of levity which only serve to highlight the complexity and fall of the characters. All of whom have their own flaws and the story shows how each characters actions have a profound impact on each other as they look to overcome, and in many cases fail to overcome their flaws. They are each the heroes of their own stories, a fact which for many consumers, has become hard to comprehend. Gameplay is a major improvement overall, including mechanics which aid those who would otherwise struggle to play such games. The visuals and gameplay is outstanding, but the real star is the storytelling. Bold, dividing... a tour de force that has many talking about. I hope this isn’t the end of the story, for it feels there is more to tell. If you own a PlayStation and enjoy story driven games, you won’t find one better for years to come.… Expand
  11. Sitnikov
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Amazing Game… Expand
  12. ILoveYukiNoHi
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Admit it, gameplay is fine but story sucks. This is how you turn a good game to a good for nothing crap. I can see some people kinda like it cuz they're maybe new to the game but for most of those who still defend for it's boring and meanless story, stop being hyprocites.
  13. Zverpod
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, my real score is 8.5/10. Why I set it to 10? Later about that.
    I'll start from storyline, because it is storyline, what provoked maximal resonance.
    This game neither about gays nor about trans-genders, neither about strong women nor about feminism. This game about hatred and forgiveness, about problems in mutual understanding and just about life. In real life absolutely not all people are beautiful inside and outside, not all people are heterosexual and every character, so loved by fans, can be killed at any moment. This game asks so many questions, and show us, how monochrome our life vision can be, how hard for us can be put ourselves in place of another people. If you ask me, this game masterfully playing with our feelings and worldview, rotating story way by 180 degrees when it needed.
    Tightness of the story can be disputable moment, but I'm not sure that without it, we could feel what we have felt.
    About other parts of the game.
    Pros:
    Graphics is great, especially if keep in mind fact, that PS4 platform has been released 7 years ago. Gameplay and enemy AI are improved in comparsion with first part.
    Sound is not so cool as in Hellblade, but still no complains. Music is great, but worse than in 1st part.

    Cons:
    Sometimes is highly noticeable, that NPCs with same models staying on distance of few meters from each other, that spoils impression about the game.
    Allies AI still can be boring a bit. Especially for Dina.
    Music is good, but worse than in 1st part in my opinion.
    Hard level (not maximal) is too easy. I always had full inventory and died just 20-30 times during all playtime.

    As I already said, my score is 8.5/10. So why 10? Just because lot of people gave 0/10 even if noted good visual, music, gameplay etc. Even if you totally disliked the game because of Joel death, lesbian Ellie, heavy-proteined Abby or something, it doesn't deserve 0/10 at all, because, as you said, it has good graphics and interesting gameplay. So my 10 is just for balance.    … Expand
  14. deadchime
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Great game. Fantastic story and acting. Top 5 PS4 games. Thanks for the experience
  15. Tomapenborg
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I saw the awful rating from users, I was really confused. And now, when I've finished it, I understood: typical users aren't very smart. The game plot deconstructs the plot and the main idea of the fisrt part. The fisrt part declares "You must get, what you want to. Price doesn't matter" And the second part asks "Does the price really not matter? And how big price can you pay?". Ellie's falling into the dark, when she started to kill everybody, killed the pregnant woman and became so cruel, and Abby's rising, when she saved Yara and Lev, swap them. Ellie started to seem like a villain, and Abby started to seem like a hero. So, when the end is coming, you can not understand: who you want to save. And it's great
    Other parameters:
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Sound: 10/10    … Expand
  16. WARHOUND619
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Trash story. Trash gameplay. Never played a game with so many cringe moments.
  17. EduGamer96
    Jul 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Combat is decent, graphics are great. The whole story is kinda predictable, the only shocking moment was how lame Joel's dead was, as the main character on the first game I think he should've got a more "heroic" dead, maybe saving Eli or Tommy, it just wasn't enough to end an epic character in that way. Besides, pointless Eli's journey going after Abby, nothing exciting, since the moment you get to play as Abby, you know that she obviously won't die. From the point of view; having Joel kidnapped would've been a more satisfying journey: Joel trying to escape Abby and getting back to Jackson. Meanwhile from Eli's POV trying to reach Joel in time. I think Joel would've gotten a better dead by saving Eli. So that Abby would've escaped and Eli could have gone after her and reducing the whole revenge and pointless exploration and massive areas with almost NO action at all.… Expand
  18. Consu
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    For a lover of the first game in the series and a major follower of The Last of Us, I found this game rather disappointing. If you want to get slapped in the face by an agenda driven plot this is the game for you.
  19. RON1N
    Jul 21, 2020
    6
    Great graphics and gameplay, the story is just all over the place, would have been better if some parts where shown earlier than they were in the actual game
  20. Gnanesh
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought the game for story based on part 1 and I lost hope and they made me more angry when they made me play the game as the character who killed the main character and ther is no bonding between characters they r just ther in the level no interaction nothing the graphics is good but what abt the story this is an story driven game It’s absolutely wrong on naughty dog Sony should have involved if something drastic story change and mercy is wrong when u love a character so much u can’t play the game as the killer that’s sucks and ruined but why the ending was mercy so now her nightmare r Goan for Eli **** I hate this game the game play is good but plz never create a story so drastically worst like this very bad experience I am not an Xbox fanboy I play only ps games from ps1 I am only bought Sony till date because they gave me story and amazing experience plz don’t make another mistake like this… Expand
  21. vseetoblazh
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first ever review here, although I played many games in my life. The reason I'm writing it is because I think this game received a lot of undeserved negative reviews... From insecure people who can try and grow over themselves to see a bigger (and brighter) picture.

    I understand that for many players the first part became the beloved game of the decade, creating high expectations for the Part II. But listen me out...

    Ellie. There were obvious clues in the first game that Ellie was homosexual and I'm not even talking about the kiss itself. Remember how awkwardly she tossed the adult magazine out of the car window? If you are disappointed by her being gay despite the beauty of the game and its compelling and complex narrative, go read some books, schedule a visit to a psychotherapist or other mental health professional. Discuss it with him/her. Before you grow old and become your racist homophobic uncle.

    Joel. You are disappointed that Joe is dead? I get it. But that's because you watched too many marvel movies. How many people (and infected) did he kill in the first game? He survived all of those encounters. He even survived a major injury which I find hard to believe but nonetheless he survived against all odds. That's more unbelievable than what actually happened to him in the beginning of the Part II.

    Abby. Her story shows us that she has higher ethical standards than our stubborn protagonist Ellie. She sparred Ellie's life twice and despite that Ellie returned to kill her, losing (once again) her new family — Dina and JJ... As well as her little and ring fingers and thus her ability to play guitar, which reminded her of Joel.

    This is a beautiful game with engaging mechanics and complex characters. We can witness the consequences of their decisions and take a note to become better versions of ourselves.    … Expand
  22. cbish2424
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Part II delves deeper into the gorgeous and brutal world these characters are in. Playing through this game I experienced every emotion. These characters go through hell and back and somehow keep fighting. It’s an incredible piece of art that will have fans talking and debating. This is a must play. A masterpiece.
  23. Hondacivic7
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 was an amazing game from start to finish. Ignore the trolls.
  24. ATER_CORVUS
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    garbage, all problems, already had been discussed below - poor story for children or idiots, average gameplay, nice animation, overhyped, this game has its rightful 5/10.
  25. HemoH
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра с очень тяжелым сюжетом.
    Игра дает интересную глубину обыденному сюжету про месть, показывая ее с разных граней, что придает повествованию тяжесть, депрессивность и это к сожалению многие не оценили. Данную игру стоит воспринимать как некий опыт, который стоит пережить. Игра точно противопоказана людям, которые играют в игры только ради развлечения.
    Технически к игре не    Отличная игра с очень тяжелым сюжетом.
    Игра дает интересную глубину обыденному сюжету про месть, показывая ее с разных граней, что придает повествованию тяжесть, депрессивность и это к сожалению многие не оценили. Данную игру стоит воспринимать как некий опыт, который стоит пережить. Игра точно противопоказана людям, которые играют в игры только ради развлечения.
    Технически к игре не придраться. Геймплей стал более динамичным, в отличие от 1 части. Жестокость выглядит отвратительно и прекрасно из-за натуралистичности. Графическое исполнение у игры на высоте. Сюжет очень тяжкий с горьким послевкусием , но так и было задумано.    … Expand
  26. Lazarus-no-aim
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
    Was a Good game just a lack luster feeling for me personally. Still worth playing
  27. benchesh
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Bold storytelling. It really comes together by the time the credits roll. The fact that most people are complaining about the story and not the gameplay shows just how good the storytelling is. This will be hailed as a classic and is a prime contender for best game of the year!
  28. protagoni5t
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    For Joel Miller.
    Great graphic, medium gameplay, **** plot.
    **** SJW in the postapocalyptic world? Yeah, why not, this is fine.
  29. proverkametana
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    was difficult game
    Press f Joel perfect stupid
    Elli was bad and good
    but now Elly need help
    Ebby hulk stupid
    game dont smile
  30. 1Sakura1
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    Сплошная пропаганда и "толерантность"
    Убить главного персонажа и не уделить ему даже минуты. Самая худшая игра 2020 года. Как и первая часть - нелогичное, унылое г.... Спасти одного человека, жертвуя ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСТВОМ. Господи, ну и х.а.    Сплошная пропаганда и "толерантность"
    Убить главного персонажа и не уделить ему даже минуты. Самая худшая игра 2020 года. Как и первая часть - нелогичное, унылое г.... Спасти одного человека, жертвуя ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСТВОМ. Господи, ну и х.а.
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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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Metascore
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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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