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. Douglas702
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally really enjoyed this game. My only issue was the ending. It truly felt unnecessary. There comes a moment in this game where it sets up a pretty good ending, but then for some reason, it keeps going, and leaves Ellie with absolutely nothing, and left a lot to be deisred. But besides that, the game is very good. The gameplay is amazing and the scenery is truly stunning.… Expand
  2. LouieV103
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I really appreciate this game. If you're reading this and are indecisive, I can only tell you to go for it and not let anyone tell you how to feel.
  3. Altrenev
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Главного героя убивают в начале игры,я вам этого не прощу.… Expand
  4. Kremux
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went to LoU launch event in Sydney and at the end even I won the statue of Joel and Ellie in a raffle.
    I later bought the game was an absolute masterpiece and still is.
    The statue of Joel & Ellie sits proudly on my book shelf.
    Fast forward 2020 what ND did to the story and the characters in Lou 2 is a f crime.
    Back off ND with your agendas, you destroyed something unique in the world of videogames was the storytelling and the characters died with this botched sequel.    … Expand
  5. ImperialKnight
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    When you cheat at a test, you don't put in all correct answers.

    Last of Us 2 is a good looking game. But that's about it. From my perspective, the core game play loop is kind of boring, and honestly I have felt Naught Dog's games has always had weak game play loop. It's not engaging and after less than an hour, I feel like stopping. That's not even getting into the dumpster fire that    When you cheat at a test, you don't put in all correct answers.

    Last of Us 2 is a good looking game. But that's about it. From my perspective, the core game play loop is kind of boring, and honestly I have felt Naught Dog's games has always had weak game play loop. It's not engaging and after less than an hour, I feel like stopping.

    That's not even getting into the dumpster fire that is the story    … Expand
  6. EskimoDude420
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    Game is trash they took everything we loved in the first game and wiped thier asses with it for a sjw forced agenda I feel so betrayed by naughty dog
  7. iHoffmann
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece that deserves more respect. The hate is unexplainable even if you feel negative thoughts while playing.
  8. Deathly
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I absolutely loved it. Beautiful graphics, animations, music and scenery. They nailed every part of this game. I enjoyed the story very much not knowing what to expect after the first game. Very unique telling of a story that I'll be thinking about for years to come.
  9. a5140258
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best game of this generation actually it's one of the best game ever.
    The graphic is without a doubt the best. The game play is great much better than TLOS1 and Uncharted 4.
    The plot is controversial. But I think the plot is the best part of this game. I have never play any game like this one. Don't listen to the comment on internet. Just play it yourself. Feel it yourself. It    One of the best game of this generation actually it's one of the best game ever.
    The graphic is without a doubt the best. The game play is great much better than TLOS1 and Uncharted 4.
    The plot is controversial. But I think the plot is the best part of this game. I have never play any game like this one. Don't listen to the comment on internet. Just play it yourself. Feel it yourself. It will be one of your best gaming experience( although it's so sad... )    … Expand
  10. RubyGlumm
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Если отбросить все желание угодить лгбт, феминисткам, то однозначно шедевр. Режиссура, геймплей, сюжет супер
  11. joe097
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    No suelo puntuar juegos en metacriric. Pero este juego lo merece , para hacer justicia o balancear el efecto negativo de cuando un producto se valora desde un punto netamente emocional . Se merece el 10 por la forma brillante en la que el juego me hizo conectar con emociones tan contradictorias. Al final no es un juego feliz , pero es un juego del que se pueden sacar muchos aprendizajes yNo suelo puntuar juegos en metacriric. Pero este juego lo merece , para hacer justicia o balancear el efecto negativo de cuando un producto se valora desde un punto netamente emocional . Se merece el 10 por la forma brillante en la que el juego me hizo conectar con emociones tan contradictorias. Al final no es un juego feliz , pero es un juego del que se pueden sacar muchos aprendizajes y crecimiento personal . Es un juego para valorar y jugar en varias partidas . No fui fan del primer last of us , no me pareció nada especial , pero the last of us 2 me parece una obra sublime y muy única en su genero. Seguiré hablando por horas y con muchas personas acerca de este juego.… Expand
  12. Awil2208
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Good Graphic, Okay Gameplay, **** Story because they kill off Joel by a unlikable Character we dont care about.
  13. owlstalgia_crit
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game! Why? First of all, the graphics, environments, sounds and animations are really good and creating an awesome atmosphere. But only a few people would deny this.
    The story is the controversial subject. If you want a simple action adventure story like the other millions out there (Uncharted, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider) with some twists and an ‘the hero saves the day’ ending/atmosphere you will be heavily disappointed.
    If you don’t have a problem with some bad feelings and a crown-up story, then could this something for you. Sure, not every little part of the story is perfect but the game (the story tellers) had the guts to show consequences if someone kills another, the beginning and ending of a spiral of violence, traumatized persons and Ellie who lost almost everything cause she devote herself to vengeance.
    In the end it is nice to see that video games beginning to fulfill their role as cultural property.    … Expand
  14. mateuscyber8
    Nov 23, 2020
    2
    Well, they left aside key elements of the previous game. Not so much improvent in gameplay as was shown in E3. It is close as an "ok" game, just close.
    Storytelling it's quite poor compared to it's predecessor.
  15. ZapZap
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Absolute perfection. The developers paid attention to every detail and wrote an amazing story. This game is the confluence of great graphics, fun gameplay, and an exciting story. They improved on the previous game while staying true to it.
  16. lelolz
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    The game is a true experience. Through both narrative and gameplay, it purposefully utilises the player's emotions. It is a gritty, dark and bleak story with very little room to breathe and a true horror game. Some parts do drag a little, especially when there are several open areas one after another, but it doesn't take anything away from the feelings it brings.
  17. JohnnyJustice
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stunning graphics.
    Awesome story and direction.
    Way too long.
    Would have probably better worked as a movie.    … Expand
  18. Lman90245
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Are you into woke politics? Dying a miserable death? Why aren't you into those things yet, because they've been pushing this in your face for a long time now? You don't like it? Well you're not alone.… Expand
  19. Didgey77
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    An emotional rollercoaster of a masterpiece! The developer should be commended for the brave choices they made with this sequels storyline. Went straight on to New Game + after completion.
  20. AndrePerez7
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece, even if you don't agree with all the storyline decisions. Don't believe the conservative justice warriors who don't even finish the game. Also, the soundtrack is amazing too.
  21. MrSqualledd
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. I've never felt so emotional like this when playing games. The way Naughty Dog tell the story is absolutely brilliant. On chapter one after "the incident" happened, I was shocked and put down the controller. Staring at my TV screen for a couple minutes. I could feel what the main character felt. And on the last battle, I really don't want to press the square button. It's aA masterpiece. I've never felt so emotional like this when playing games. The way Naughty Dog tell the story is absolutely brilliant. On chapter one after "the incident" happened, I was shocked and put down the controller. Staring at my TV screen for a couple minutes. I could feel what the main character felt. And on the last battle, I really don't want to press the square button. It's a conflict! I was so invested with the story. It's never happened before. The story has Oscar winning quality. Wow! Definitely gonna win Game of fhe Year.… Expand
  22. waelthepro115
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The game is NOTHING like the original.. Huge departure in term of story and character personality.. Extremely disappointing and boring a huge slap to the face of TLOU fans..
  23. cido
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    finished the about 10 days ago and been processing it. it's hard to say yet, but it is probably the best game i've ever played. one thing is for certain: it is the most deep and profound gaming experiencing i've ever had. emotionally, it stands side by side with the RDR franchise.
    the way that naughty dog introduced new characters and the way they've made you deal with them... it's just    finished the about 10 days ago and been processing it. it's hard to say yet, but it is probably the best game i've ever played. one thing is for certain: it is the most deep and profound gaming experiencing i've ever had. emotionally, it stands side by side with the RDR franchise.
    the way that naughty dog introduced new characters and the way they've made you deal with them... it's just brilliant.
    took me by surprise at every corner, not even the spoiles could have messed that up. that sh/t you saw on the internet? that was just the beginning of the story.
    the gameplaying, the level design, the main characters, the NPCs, the storytelling, the plots... all just perfect! the game ended the way it had to. i would change absolutely nothing.
    still processing it....    … Expand
  24. Nightiscold
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    Compared to the first part this game suffers from its boring (and irrational) characters. Furthermore, the complete story is to weak to rescue the game.

    On the other side this game has an amazing and immersive world with an excellent atmosphere (really enjoyed the first 2/3). Interestingly, large parts of the game appear to have been developed long time ago for the PS3 in first place.    Compared to the first part this game suffers from its boring (and irrational) characters. Furthermore, the complete story is to weak to rescue the game.

    On the other side this game has an amazing and immersive world with an excellent atmosphere (really enjoyed the first 2/3). Interestingly, large parts of the game appear to have been developed long time ago for the PS3 in first place. The linear game-play and combat is similar to the first part, but it is simpler.

    On one side I liked the grim dark aspect of the future, on the other side i was quite disappointed at the end after nearly 40h on hard difficulty. I think game developers should really consider to hire better writers for such kind of projects.    … Expand
  25. StevenTorres-5
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate when people conflate lack of things happening in the plot w/ lack of things happening within characters. Abby goes from hardcore no questions ask killer, to befriending a would be enemy, rediscovering her humanity, all completely independent of Ellie & her story.

    In the beginning of the game, Ellie has a fractured relationship with Joel & a burgeoning relationship with a pregnant Dina. After witnessing Joel's tortuous murder, Ellie's vow to kill Abby would have even made the God's quake for a second, But Owen, the future scar sympathizer, the man that wants to hope again w/ The Fireflies & Santa Barbara. Rather than being a pawn in the senseless violent war between The Seraphites & The WLF stands between Ellie, sparing her life.

    Ellie has come to Seattle to ***k **i* up & kill Abby, & she can't find Abby. As each day passes, Ellie ventures down a darker path, killing Jordan, torturing Nora, culminating in day 3, killing Owen & a pregnant Mel. For a moment Ellie realizes that her revenge led to greater pain, greater trauma and decides to return home...but then Abby appears having Tommy on the ground, shooting Jesse as he barges in... Eventually, Ellie is unable to defeat Abby, having her arm broken, Dina pierced with an arrow as Abby smashes Dina's head to the ground, she grabs her knife about to deal the killing blow to a pregnant woman as Ellie did to Mel. But Lev came to to the rescue. Lev a boy exiled from his group because of his identity built a kinship with Abby, who a week ago would have been his enemy & Abby spares them...again.

    Abby goes from hardcore no questions ask killer, to befriending a would be enemy, rediscovering her humanity, completely independent of Ellie & her story. Abby starts her story as an infantryman going to the FOB. Upon meeting Isaac, she then wants to find out the truth about Owen & Danny. On her way she is caught by Scars, as she's a kick of a barrel away from being hanged, Yara has her "wings" clipped for sympathizing with an apostate (her brother). Lev kills a scar, Abby saves Yara, the kindness is the returned as Yara tells Lev to cut Abby down. They work together to stay alive for how ever brief. Abby helps set Yara's arm & finds the truth about Owen & then bang.

    Day 2 is pretty simple, Abby feels compelled to seek out Yara & Lev, leading Abby to bring Yara to the aquarium. Yara's arm need to be cut off, so Abby & Lev journey to the hospital. They bond a bit, in their fear, while also speaking of their respective factions’ "truths". But Day 3 is when everything is turned to an 11. Lev goes to the island because he still hopes his mom would break from her ways coming with him (sorry Lev) to Santa Barbara. Abby & Manny have a tussle with some sniper guy (RIP Manny), luckily, Yara intervenes in the scuffle & they're able to find a boat eventually reaching Lev, On their way out of the Island, Abby unfortunately comes face to face with Isaac. Isaac about to pull the trigger on Abby to kill a scar kid, is killed by Yara. In these few seconds, Abby escapes with Lev eventually leading back to the aquarium where Abby awaits, Owen, Mel & Alice to have the boat ready for Santa Barbara. Only to find Alice dead, Owen shot & Mel stabbed.

    18 months later, we see Ellie (still plagued by Joel's death) in a farmhouse with Dina & JJ. When an opportunity to resolve this trauma comes by a disgruntled Tommy, Ellie has to take it... but wait you have Dina & JJ, Abby let you live not once but twice, but you're still going for revenge. (I guess Ellie really does not appreciate what she has until it's gone). After reaching Santa Barbara, acquiring a very nice silencer rifle. She finally finds Abby (a husk of her former self, both literal & figurative), cuts her down but Abby doesn't care about Ellie, she cuts down Lev, carries him to the boats & hopefully reach the fireflies once again. But Ellie, having gone through hell for this moment, musters up the want for revenge. It's unsatisfying, this isn't the Abby that killed Joel, or the Abby in the theater, once a lingering memory of Joel comes to Ellie, she chooses to spar Abby. Revenge was Ellie's driving force, what changed... it's not going to honor Joel or help with Ellie's trauma. It will only continue the cycle of revenge & senseless violence (sounds like the whole WLF & Seraphite story line playing as the backdrop to the exact same drama between Ellie & Abby).

    If anything, The Last of Us 2 is about finding a purpose. Ellie & the prospect of the cure, later adopted by Tess, Joel "saved" Ellie who filled a Sara sized hole in his heart, Owen had the hope of the Fireflies & Santa Barbara with Mel, Yara, Lev & Abby adopting that dream. Dina had Ellie & JJ. But what did Ellie and Tommy have, after Joel's death… revenge. It consumed them to that point of self-destruction. But Ellie, letting Abby live, goes on to find her purpose (Dina & JJ).    … Expand
  26. DuffySteffanni
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    BUYER BEWARE!!!
    I literally was super stoked and I can honestly say I dig the story. Yeah it should get a sequel for the huge plot holes. The gameplay was also pretty good. Astounding graphics and animations that are fresh til the finish. Of course with one complaint in the violence.
    I love shooting ,destroying things, and blood as much as the next guy. However when you feel the need for    BUYER BEWARE!!!
    I literally was super stoked and I can honestly say I dig the story. Yeah it should get a sequel for the huge plot holes. The gameplay was also pretty good. Astounding graphics and animations that are fresh til the finish. Of course with one complaint in the violence.
    I love shooting ,destroying things, and blood as much as the next guy. However when you feel the need for a what seems like a 10 second real life death rattle for every kill (excluding instand head shots) it gets to be a bit much. I’m Do not buy this broken game and waste 60$ Just yet. Everyone is having corrupted saves. Some can’t start it. Lets hope sony pays more mind to the ps5 and we dont waste 500+$ on a broken system. I’d love to give this game a 10 but the crashes were overwhelming, definitely pushed the PS4 to the limit as it looks like it should be a ps5 title. If you do get it you are on for a wild ride and sadly a frustrating one    … Expand
  27. Marat655
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Шедевр, в игре идеально все, лучшее что было в 2020 году
  28. Xboxrulesx
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made.
    Some people will hate it some don't but dont change the fact of being a master piece.
  29. Moissfd
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso!! Historia fantástica que te prende do começo ao fim. Jogabilidade aprimorada comparado com o primeiro.
  30. MKsoares
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito, não tenho o que reclamar. Valeu o dinheiro gasto. Espero que tenha a parte três
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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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