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. KoujiInfect
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is beyond amazing.Yes it was brutally sad and heartbreaking i still didn’t recover from THAT scene but thats what naughty dog and neil wanted to make us feel that nothing and no one is safe once they leave the walls of their safe place . I loved playing as the other character playing as her made me realize that she wasn’t a bad person she was just like ellie trying to survive inThis game is beyond amazing.Yes it was brutally sad and heartbreaking i still didn’t recover from THAT scene but thats what naughty dog and neil wanted to make us feel that nothing and no one is safe once they leave the walls of their safe place . I loved playing as the other character playing as her made me realize that she wasn’t a bad person she was just like ellie trying to survive in an unfair apocalyptic world. I think a lot of people didn’t get what the game was trying to tell us they just wanted blood. I love every ounce of the game the dialogues the combat the graphics
    And the story .it was a masterpiece .    … Expand
  2. Skitchll95
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Дебики которые ставят нули просто смешны, а вторая часть играет на чувствах сострадание, мести и лжи. Очень хорошая игра, для пельмешей маминых которые не понимают смысла в истории и тех кто против лгбт в играх проходите мимо, да Господи хэйтить можно все что угодно, в каждой игре уже есть такие персонажи.Дебики которые ставят нули просто смешны, а вторая часть играет на чувствах сострадание, мести и лжи. Очень хорошая игра, для пельмешей маминых которые не понимают смысла в истории и тех кто против лгбт в играх проходите мимо, да Господи хэйтить можно все что угодно, в каждой игре уже есть такие персонажи.
  3. Skef14
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2020! From the plot to the graphic component. All people condemning the game just because of LGBT people, I sympathize with you!
  4. Horndirk
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed the Game very much. The Story isn‘t meant to be satisfying, I get that much. It hurts at times. Yeah you hate some characters but thats Part of Every story. At least in the end it was an experience. Cant hate a Game for that. And all the gamers who consider themselves betrayed should just let it be and focus on bashing the next game.
  5. Tplayhow
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    Good gameplay that is similar to the first game, but is still expanded upon
    Interesting environaments and set pieces AI enemies that feel more "alive" based on the way they interact with each other and the environment (Maybe) negatives: The story. The thing that everyone seems to be complaining about or, more specifically, people that reviewed the game on the day it came out,    Pros:
    Good gameplay that is similar to the first game, but is still expanded upon
    Interesting environaments and set pieces
    AI enemies that feel more "alive" based on the way they interact with each other and the environment

    (Maybe) negatives:
    The story. The thing that everyone seems to be complaining about or, more specifically, people that reviewed the game on the day it came out, and couldn't have possibly known the whole story without reading the leaks. If you just read the story without experiencing the game, I can totally understand why you would be upset, but the game does a pretty good job at making you question Ellie's motivations, and showing the similarities between her and the "antagonist" of the game. Not a PERFECT job, but a respectable job, and despite having seen similar stories to this game in other media, it feels fresh and exciting to see a story like this told through a video game where we actually get to perform the acts of the characters.

    Overall, this game is a solid 7/10. The reason I gave it a 10 was to counter-balance all the 0 reviews from people that just read the leaks and didn't even play it.    … Expand
  6. Lurunchik
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best game ever! Great graphic and gameplay, really thoughtful story. I cried, laughed and discuss the turns a lot. Bright and unexpectedly deep game
  7. Abbyx
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Very Good Game
    I hope it's the best game of the year
    The story has the best narrative
  8. chomechome
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing follow-up to the first game. All the negative reviews around the game are surprising, as it's definitely one of the best games of 2020. The bittersweet story about revenge and forgiveness that the game tells does not disappoint, even if lacking some of the character dynamics that the first title had. The only disappointing part is the gameplay that has only a few new additions and,Amazing follow-up to the first game. All the negative reviews around the game are surprising, as it's definitely one of the best games of 2020. The bittersweet story about revenge and forgiveness that the game tells does not disappoint, even if lacking some of the character dynamics that the first title had. The only disappointing part is the gameplay that has only a few new additions and, honestly, looks a lot better in the trailers. Worth playing nonetheless.… Expand
  9. Gwen0100
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Nothing is perfect, but, The Last of Us part 2 has an incredible, deep, and moving story that is a worthy follow up to the original. The gameplay mechanics are a polished version of the first game, giving immediate familiarity, but with an additional layer that makes for a more rewarding experience.
  10. MannyMasta
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Awesome!!! Это просто шикарная игра!!! На своём веку, не видел таких просто умопомрачительных игр!!! Спасибо за историю, Naughty Dog!
  11. cgdubdub
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I've been a fan of linear, story driven games since I can remember. I played TLOU (part 1) about 12 months ago, and it did a damn great job at showing me how invested a game can get you in it's story and characters; But nothing could have prepared me for Part II. Naughty Dog clearly knew that this franchise has a strong emotional grip on it's players, and they utilised that to presentI've been a fan of linear, story driven games since I can remember. I played TLOU (part 1) about 12 months ago, and it did a damn great job at showing me how invested a game can get you in it's story and characters; But nothing could have prepared me for Part II. Naughty Dog clearly knew that this franchise has a strong emotional grip on it's players, and they utilised that to present something so damn refreshing, unique and emotional. I have never experienced such a gripping, emotional journey in a videogame. You can enter this game and let one event ruin your entire experience (an event I personally believed to be totally in line with the tone of the series), or instead, you can accept the direction, and let it take you on this challenging journey. The ups and downs felt so genuine – the writing never feels contrived, and the characters just feel real.

    Sure, it has it's issues as well, which for me sit mostly with occasional gameplay and A.I. hiccups. For example, support character A.I. sometimes gets in the way, or becomes a pain to navigate with. This is something you never dealt with in God of War, for example. Occasionally the character you're playing can feel rigid in its motions, especially when transitioning between different walking surfaces. The same can be said for engaging with the interact prompt when picking things up etc... sometimes you find yourself shuffling around for a few seconds until the damn Triangle button prompt lets you activate it. Also, the interaction with your weapons/crafting menu's can be a bit too step-by-step driven – an example might be when selecting a weapon, and then selecting to reload quickly after – you have to wait for your character's weapon accessing animation to completely finish before you can instruct to reload; It would have been nice to have some more fluidity in this process, and allow speedier instructions, or at least instructions that are tacked on in that instance to play after the character finishes the animation. In the grand scheme of it, though, these things are very quickly overlooked, but do drop the gameplay score a bit as it pulls you out of the game.

    One thing I would like to give an extra mention to, is the audio design. I played this with Extreme Dynamic Range enabled, under Studio Reference. This was on a 2.1 KEF system. This was nothing short of exceptional. The gunshots were jarring, the whistles of the Seraphites in the distance were clear and incredibly well placed, the ambience of the cut-scenes pulled you in. The game has a dark, disorienting bass-driven tone in the darkest scenes of the game, which feels incredible. Each kill felt horrific and impactful, and each major cutscene had such a strong soundstage and tonal mood, that I was genuinely impressed.

    I never review games – honestly, I generally just don't really care. I play a game, I finish it, it was good, sure, it was bad, whatever. This game deserves a genuine review, though. I can't believe how anyone can play this from start to finish and not feel that the emotional cues were expertly placed. I'm a 30 year old dude and it even had me tearing up at the end... i'm so damn impressed. The story didn't go how you wanted it to, and for that I am incredibly glad, because I want to be taken on a unique path.

    For me, this is a solid 9.5/10, which I'm rounding to 10 for Metacritic.
    Visuals: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Story: 10
    Audio: 10

    I hope Naughty Dog continues to push the boundaries of story driven gameplay. I cannot wait to see what's next.    … Expand
  12. Godwurmple
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    the people who didn't like the story are basic, or they didnt play the game. fact.
  13. shanaiman
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was truly fun to play. Exploration was clearly an emphasis in this game, and i genuinely enjoyed looking for every nook and cranny. Aside from the brutal death of Joel and an unsatisfying ending, I seriously loved the Last of Us Part 2, although I would say that this should be the last installment for the franchise, or at the very least, Ellie and Joels' arc has been put to a close. What I think Naughty Dog should do is make use of the incredible world in The Last of Us and focus on making a story on a different group of survivors.… Expand
  14. B1GB0SS
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This is one of the most impressive video games that i’ve ever played. The graphics, animations, voice acting, gameplay and the story are all top notch. They improved on all the mechanics of the first game in every single way. There are some story beats that people may find upsetting, but overall they add to the whole experience. I can not stress enough that you need to complete the storyThis is one of the most impressive video games that i’ve ever played. The graphics, animations, voice acting, gameplay and the story are all top notch. They improved on all the mechanics of the first game in every single way. There are some story beats that people may find upsetting, but overall they add to the whole experience. I can not stress enough that you need to complete the story to truly appreciate this game. It’s an emotional journey, but it’s important to the story. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and recommend that anyone that loved the first one, should definitely play this game. It is truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  15. GroovyHuss
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty Dog sure as heck knows how to tell a compelling story in an oh-so-compelling manner. The Last of Us Part 2 is all the more proof of that. No amount of leaks or spoilers should lead you to judge this game until you actually play and finish it. The studio takes a whole lot of risks and makes numerous bold choices with this one, and frankly they do pay off by the end of the game. Just when I thought they couldn't have made the gameplay any better, ND added a surprisingly great number of subtle and more obvious gameplay improvements that offer you so many different ways to approach combat. Suffice it to say, it is extremely satisfying to take on enemies now than ever before. The facial animations, the acting and voice acting in this game is AMAZING! Honestly, these guys exceeded my expectations by leaps and bounds. I urge you to hang in there and trust a developer that has NEVER disappointed.… Expand
  16. deathiotb7
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I have every played, a definite masterpiece. I played this game back to back with Last of Us Part I and not able to put down the controller. The main characters have very intricate personalities and at the same time predictable and unpredictable behavior, just like any of us. Everybody in the game is imperfect and evolving or devolving depending on the arc.

    Acting, photography, sound, and music was impeccable creating an incredible immersive experience.

    There is a lot of "treasure hunting" and it can break the climate and pace. I recommend leaving deep scavenging to a second play though. When you are rushing to save lives, stopping to grab artifacts is just wrong. It is amazing that the game tackles even that. I recall taking time to go around to find an artifact for a trophy, the NPC would sarcastically say that it was waiting for you. Don't recall the exact words, but it is striking.

    It is sad the game frustrated so many people for various reasons. Maybe i was immune to that because I absolutely do not go after news, reviews or watch videos about the game prior to playing. The only media I have watched was the official release videos from Naughty Dog and Sony. I knew nothing that could spoil my experience.

    Like most people, I almost deleted the game upon watching the gore death of Joel. That was a sucker punch, the feelings were a mix of hate, frustration, sadness. But i kept playing, I wanted to make sense of what was going on. As the game concluded, the negative emotions were gone and I feel Joel is finally at peace with himself and Ellie.

    Owen was such an underrated protagonist. He was the only person that could talk Abby out of it, but out of vengeance and love for Abby, he decided not to antagonize. I don't think he regretted been part of Joel's murder, but he made sense of the world, decided to value life and inspired Abby to change.

    This is one of the few games that make sense of violence and guns. Murder is just gratuitous and easy. It is the solution for every problem humanity has. And that is at the center of both parts. Joel refusing to let Ellie die for a chance to save humanity, was the first spark to change status quo. It repeats during Abby and Ellie's arc when they finally realize that violence and killing just leaves you alone and mentally disturbed. Abby saving the seraphite kids and Ellie sparing Abby's life is redemption for the human race. The only way forward.

    I wish more people would see the game in the same light was I did. It was the most emotional gaming experience ever. I will never forget it.    … Expand
  17. Vcsrl
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrivelmente fascinante, altamente imersivo. Com certeza o mais envolvente que já vi na história, com os personagens e suas filosofias.
  18. FidelDM
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Un excelente game de inicio a final, una trama que t hace ponerte en la piel de ellie y un apartado grafico, sonoro y artístico de 10...
  19. ArturoAlejandro
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego e historia que e visto en mi vida muy recomendable para la persona que piense comprarlo
  20. jwills91
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    TL;DR: this game is a misunderstood masterpiece that will help revolutionize and elevate the entire video game industry. The writing, acting, music, cinematography, and gameplay seamlessly coalesce into an unforgettable meditation on trauma, grief, and (de)humanization. In doing so, it holds a mirror up to the player and encourages them to reflect and grow.

    ----- This is my first time    TL;DR: this game is a misunderstood masterpiece that will help revolutionize and elevate the entire video game industry. The writing, acting, music, cinematography, and gameplay seamlessly coalesce into an unforgettable meditation on trauma, grief, and (de)humanization. In doing so, it holds a mirror up to the player and encourages them to reflect and grow.

    -----
    This is my first time writing a game review and, as I do so, the current user score is a 4.7/10. As I read through these reviews, my impression is that most of the negative reviewers are not yet at a stage in their life where they can appreciate a game like this.

    Rather, I suspect that the people most inclined to appreciate this game are those who can tolerate and understand that:
    [1] sometimes people you like will make choices that you wish they hadn't made.
    [2] the world, especially in TLOU, can be savage and unjust -- sometimes people you care about will suffer in ways that feels undignified, unexpected, and/or unfair.
    [3] some people are romantically attracted to people of the same gender and/or identify or express themselves in ways that don't align with "traditional" gender expectations. That doesn't make them any less of a human being, even if it causes you discomfort.

    ----- There's so much more I want to say, but I am struggling to do so concisely (and without spoilers), so I'm going to pause here.    … Expand
  21. Makiak
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    this game is very good. The story is perfect and the characters are captivating
  22. BigBoss2505
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Just as when I played the first game, my thoughts are basically saying that there won't be any other game - or media at all - that could give me such emotions. This game is about empathy. Just as it is about revenge. An infinite cycle. People these days reallydislike to see the other side of the story, and Naughty Dog knows that, THAT'S THE FERLING THRY WANNA PASS TO YOU. And they do itJust as when I played the first game, my thoughts are basically saying that there won't be any other game - or media at all - that could give me such emotions. This game is about empathy. Just as it is about revenge. An infinite cycle. People these days reallydislike to see the other side of the story, and Naughty Dog knows that, THAT'S THE FERLING THRY WANNA PASS TO YOU. And they do it flawlessly. If you're reading this, don't judge the game for the review bombing it is receiving Please, play the game and feel the emotions for yourself. Play it open-minded, and feel uncomfortable yet astounded...… Expand
  23. Veggun
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра за последнее время! Только люди абсолютно неразбирающиеся в играх могут низко ее оценить. Есть некоторые небольшие минусы, но по сравнению с плюсами они не достойны внимания.
  24. AndreyFly23
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Превосходно! Игра реально показывает куда может довести месть! Люди, которые хэйтят игру, очнитесь, глупцы. Игра года
  25. PlagueFlowers
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do yourself a favour, ignore the negative reviews, and ignore the spoilers. Play the game for yourself and make up your own mind. One of the most captivating games I have ever played. I am perplexed at the negativity this game gets, and essentially boils down to people rating it bad because it didn't go that way. The game is about death, loss, and consequence. If you aren't ready to accept that, and that your favourite character is not and unstoppable superhero, then don't play the game. The storytelling is confronting yet rewarding, the gameplay is unlike anything you have ever experienced.… Expand
  26. T0RK
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Perfecto El juego es increíble, sorprende totalmente la historia y conserva esa esencia de manipulación de sentimientos como en la primera entrega. Simplemente genial
  27. Johnrnunez
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi there. Here are a few of my thoughts about The last of us 2. It's ok to not like a game. I love it, but that's just me. What is not ok, is to collectively review bomb something by calling it trash, when it is one of the best looking games to come out on ps4. This game is a work of art. It is beautiful and engaging. It is deeply polarizing, which is why the fanbase is so divided about it. Again, that's fine. The story is dark, bleak and deeply upsetting. It's a revenge tale. To have a revenge video game, we as the player, need something powerful enough to drive us to want to seek that vengeance. Thus, we come to the death of Joel, one of gaming's most beloved characters. People don't like that. I get it. Hell I don't like it. But it is a damn good way to motivate me to go an a murder rampage halfway across the country to bring his killers to task. Also to show the cycle of vengeance, they have to show us what led Abby to do the dastardly deed, and I am glad that we were put in her shoes to do that. I feel that we are not supposed to sympathize with her, but empathize. To see the path that made her a monster, and to draw parallels between her, and Joel from the first game. Let us remember after Joel lost his daughter, Joel became a murderous piece of **** too. He would cut thru any number of people to accomplish whatever he was doing at the time. This game is about Ellie going down that same path, but instead of finishing her task and killing her rival, she lets go and finds her humanity. Abby does the same. The game ends without a conclusion. The protagonist and antagonist are still alive. This is made this way to make us feel as empty inside, as Ellie does, now that she is alone with everyone she knew and loved either dead or gone. The message is a powerful one, whether or not you enjoy it. It definitely didn't make me feel good. The biggest reason I even did this review is because I saw the toxic gaming community condemning this game simply because they didn't like the story. That doesn't make it an objectively bad game, just one you might not like. Hands down this is one of the prettiest games I've ever played, and the combat is engaging and visceral. The constant collecting of junk got old at times, but whatever. That's not game breaking. I would honestly rate this an 8, but I'm rating it 10 to compensate for the undeserved user scores it's been getting. Also if your complaint about this game is that it includes a couple LGBTQ characters in it, **** you, bigot. You're a piece of **** and you may not know it, but everyone else does.… Expand
  28. Ziperm23
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра супер, не знаю чего ожидали разработчики тем что дали нам историю эбби? Точто её станет жалко? И мы её поймем? Нет, за то что убили Джоеля я не прощу даже разработчиков. Но я ставлю оценку за то что это произведения искусства которой оставляет свой след в памяти.
    Царство небесное Джоель!!!    … Expand
  29. Pika_niga
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Честно, не понимаю тех людей которые унижают игру, это шедевр своего поколения, еë сюжет имеет сложный и глубокий смысл, Элли хочется сопереживать. ЛГБТ повестка есть, ну и что? Она сильно мешает? Она не тыкает вас носом говоря будь геем или лесбиянкой, нет, такого в игре нет. Изначально все знали ещë в дополнении к первой части, что Элли лесбиянка, так зачем сейчас срать эту игру? ВыЧестно, не понимаю тех людей которые унижают игру, это шедевр своего поколения, еë сюжет имеет сложный и глубокий смысл, Элли хочется сопереживать. ЛГБТ повестка есть, ну и что? Она сильно мешает? Она не тыкает вас носом говоря будь геем или лесбиянкой, нет, такого в игре нет. Изначально все знали ещë в дополнении к первой части, что Элли лесбиянка, так зачем сейчас срать эту игру? Вы смотрите не объективно, и не цените этот великий труд разработчиков, они любили эту игру, вложили в неë всë что могли, все кровь пот и слëзы, а вы зажрались и просто ведëте себя не объективно… Expand
  30. Plamen91
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Game is a masterpiece! The story, music, visuals... It makes you feel so many emotions. Don't trust the review bombers, play the game, you will love it!
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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
93

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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