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. promisetokill
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay 9/10 Gameplay was amazing, very realistic. Love that you can temper with difficulty sliders. But where is the multiplayer? Graphics & Design 9/10 Stunning, gorgeous graphics. But not much new enemy types & location designs
    Story 6/10 Plottwists were jawdropping. But sometimes couldn't even remember character references, because of lack of character design. Abby section is hard to follow.    … Expand
  2. hannahberrie
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    The amount of blind hate this game gets is ridiculous. This is my first meta critic review: I literally made this account just to help the ratio and give Naughty Dog the support they deserve. The story isn’t flawless by any means, but it’s poignant and powerful. It directly challenges the player and creates a completely unique experience. If you approach the game with an empathetic andThe amount of blind hate this game gets is ridiculous. This is my first meta critic review: I literally made this account just to help the ratio and give Naughty Dog the support they deserve. The story isn’t flawless by any means, but it’s poignant and powerful. It directly challenges the player and creates a completely unique experience. If you approach the game with an empathetic and open mind, you’ll come away with an appreciation for a game that’ll stick with you long after the credits roll.… Expand
  3. Jimsees
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The user score for this is absolute nonsense, it was bombed by idiots that hadn’t played it hours after release or by people that felt a certain character had a “disrespectful” death. I have never left a metacrtic review before but felt obliged after seeing how low the score was. This game is a masterpiece and everyone at naughty dog deserves the highest of praise. The story, the acting and the music are all phenomenal, easily one of the best revenge stories I’ve ever come across on any medium. Ignore all was… Expand
  4. clf0191
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “if i ever were to lose you, i’d surely lose myself” — a masterpiece, and an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. i was skeptical about the story when i saw the leaks, but they do not do this game justice. it may be set in the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse but this is at it’s core a game about loss, revenge, redemption and coping. joel’s death is brutal, but it is necessary. not everyone gets a hero’s death, especially when they aren’t really a hero. it is a testament to the skill of the writers that within the first 10 minutes of learning the story of joel’s killer, i immediately sympathised with her, and loved her by the end. this game tells the story of two women who have lost or pushed away everything they held dear — yet, neither of them is right or wrong, good or bad. they are both consumed by revenge, which slowly chips away at their humanity. what makes this worthwhile is the moments where their eroding humanity still shines through - ellie’s relationships with dina, jj, and jesse and abby’s relationships with yara, lev and owen. the lengths their hatred makes them go to in their respective paths can be frustrating and heartbreaking to watch, but the conclusion it reaches at the end of its 30 hours of gameplay is haunting and beautiful. it will stick with me for a long time.

    the gameplay is a big step up from the first. movement and combat is quicker and more fluid, there is a larger variety of weapons and crafting options, and there are a variety of ways to approach any combat situation. all enemies are smarter this time around, and the infected are scarier than ever. the environment of every chapter is much more varied, each accompanied with a fitting soundtrack and atmosphere to match. areas are generally larger than the first game which is good; but can be overwhelming if you’re a completionist who likes to scour every nook and cranny for supplies or collectibles. don’t miss out. this game is an essential experience for any gamer, especially those who fell in love with the world and with joel and ellie in TLOU1.    … Expand
  5. willemklopping
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Phenomenal. Tells an admittedly divisive story, but if you go into it with an open mind there is a better chance you will enjoy it. It is not at all like the first game, it's much darker, more violent, less cheerful. A very devastating story. Gameplay and graphics are top notch and extremely enjoyable, especially on harder difficulties. I loved it.
  6. Agustingames19
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Juegazo sin duda a su manera , una obra que va a ser muy odiada por muchos y amada por otros.
    Pero sin duda un tren de emociónes para todos
  7. Felixoshea
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is divisive. Extremely so. There are criticisms that can be levelled at it because nothing is literally perfect. But, in terms of showcasing the extent of what art can do to a person, I honestly believe this game to be the pinnacle of it. It's divisive because it will force you to feel. A lot of people don't want to be forced to have an emotional reaction to something. That beingThis game is divisive. Extremely so. There are criticisms that can be levelled at it because nothing is literally perfect. But, in terms of showcasing the extent of what art can do to a person, I honestly believe this game to be the pinnacle of it. It's divisive because it will force you to feel. A lot of people don't want to be forced to have an emotional reaction to something. That being said, I don't rate this game a 10 out of 10 because of the feelings it gave me, I rate it a 10 out of 10 due to its ability to give them to me to begin with. No piece of media has ever made me cry with joy, made me sick to my stomach, made me feel love or hatred the way this game has. I was able to go into this game blind, and it was the most profoundly impactful experience I've ever had ingesting a piece of content, of any medium. Please, don't let it be spoiled for you. People are upset about this game because it WILL upset you. They're angry at the game because it WILL make you angry. But the purpose of this game is to reflect on the way that a person processes these feelings. If that isn't of interest to you, by all means, go and play anything else. This game requires bravery to face having to work through these feelings, but doing so is unbelievably rewarding. You're free to hate what you want, but this is a piece of work that many people have bled for, and it is deserving of your time. It isn't deserving of watching a YouTube run through, it isn't deserving of reading a synopsis on Wikipedia. If you can play this game, you really should, because bravery in this industry needs to be commended and, wow, The Last of Us Part II is brave; and incredible, and fun, and beautiful. It's everything that makes a great game, and it's backed by the most profoundly told story I've ever seen in Western media. This game deserves your time and your money.… Expand
  8. MaxLead
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Abby seemed an underexposed character. Gameplay and graphics are the best. To mich feminism
  9. ElizaKlap5
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the game few days ago and I like it. It's not perfect, but you can say the same about first part. I thing to mutch hate here. The game is brave, because its shows authors ideas how they want. And story is not **** or best. You can like it or dislike it. The people who dislike it will found why and same will do who like part 2. I can say allot, bht this game is subjective and not every will like it, not matter are you fan of part 1 or not a fan.… Expand
  10. YuROCk
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Игра очень понравилась. Помимо качества графики и различных мелочей, которые делаю персонажей одушевлёнными, меня игра очень зацепила своим сюжетом. Мне она показалась очень сложной, не в плане ее прохождения, а в плане именно сюжета. Игра стоит того, что б на неё потратить время.Игра очень понравилась. Помимо качества графики и различных мелочей, которые делаю персонажей одушевлёнными, меня игра очень зацепила своим сюжетом. Мне она показалась очень сложной, не в плане ее прохождения, а в плане именно сюжета. Игра стоит того, что б на неё потратить время.
  11. Funex49
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En cuanto a gráficos, ambientación, MÚSICA! (Un capo Gustavo Santaolalla, un honor que pertenescas a mi país), yo diría que es de lo mejor que ví. Los escenarios son épicos, desde el paisaje nevado hasta Santa Bárbara.
    Ahora mi problema con el juego y con la mayoría de la gente es la historia. Me pareció que en duración tenía unas 10 horas de más (sobre todo la parte de Abby). Otra cosa es es que hay personajes desaprovechados, cómo son Jesse y Dina (la más sosa de todos los personajes). Y la muerte de Joel se me hizo muy rápida y súper forzada, podrían haberlo matado unas horas después. De todas formas el juego me gustó mucho, yo diría que es obligatorio jugarlo. El final no me pareció malo como la mayoría de la gente piensa, más bien me pareció un final duro y que no es para todos.De los mejores juegos de la generación.    … Expand
  12. Artem_0212
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 is the best survival-horror game. The graphics and the atmosphere strike the imagination, different narrative moves and plot twists keep a player in suspense. It's not just a game, it's an experience, and I'm happy that I had a luck to play TLoU :)
  13. Vrovaletti
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece un buen juego aunque hay muchos bugs. La historia te llega a enganchar del todo y cuando menos te lo esperas ya estas pelando contra Abby en la playa.Un cuatro por los tantos de bugs y alguna cosilla de la historia que no me gusta mucho pero por lo demás un 10… Expand
  14. muelover
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Not a 10 point game, but it deserves 9 point enough.
    I really don't understand 0 point rating.
  15. Paulszki
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Spoiler Free Review

    Listen to the critics on this one. The game has a couple of flaws but those don't keep it from being an incredible experience. Some things in this game will disappoint you, that doesn't mean it is a disappointing game. There are moments where YOU, the player, will have to commit acts of violence that you REALLY do not want to carry out but the game MAKES you do it.    Spoiler Free Review

    Listen to the critics on this one. The game has a couple of flaws but those don't keep it from being an incredible experience. Some things in this game will disappoint you, that doesn't mean it is a disappointing game. There are moments where YOU, the player, will have to commit acts of violence that you REALLY do not want to carry out but the game MAKES you do it. They could have made these into cut scenes, but they didn't. The game intentionally makes you do it. Which will make you feel bad. Certainly doesn't mean the game itself is bad! That would be like saying the movie Schindler's List is bad because it made people sad and angry.

    I actually played it. It's really good. And it's quite the heart breaker.

    TLOU Part II and and "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" are a good sign, that the industry is FINALLY moving towards more mature and complex themes (no, not just revenge) about broken characters in a broken world.

    There will always be games that are... easy on the mind with a clear antagonist and where the player gets to be a force of good and I enjoy these games very much too. But I'm very fond of what Naughty Dog has done here and I hope they will continue to craft such compelling narratives and don't get discouraged by some very loud and vocal haters, who are hung up on their favorite characters not being AWESOME but instead being disappointing human beings.

    Of course there will be people who simply don't like the game because they wanted another romp through the US with their favorite characters, which is not quite what will happen.... or they simply didn't enjoy the story and all that is fine. (see the mixed reviews) But it's quite clear that this game got review bombed by a lot of people who did not play the game and very likely aren't even old enough to be allowed to play this game and/or experienced enough to appreciate the themes it presents.

    Thank you to everyone at Naughty Dog for making this incredible game, even if it was a serious downer most of the time.

    PS:
    The shotgun in this game is incredible. It's the most satisfying and crunchy weapon I have ever wielded in any game, including EVERY Doom game, including the double barrel shotgun. They way it messes people (infected or not) up will make you giggle, no matter how many shooters you have played in your lifetime.    … Expand
  16. jonah_thrane
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright, so i just finished the game, but let me start from when i started the game. i thought, "hm why are people hating this so much?", then Joel died, and in a not very cool way. I though that sucks, but, i also saw why they did it like that. They wanted to take the Hero off of his pedestal, and destroyed him, very literally. I thought it made sense, they want the audience to feel the same as Ellie. It made me want revenge just like it made Ellie want revenge, i personally thought that was fantastic. Then while playing as Ellie i loved the graphics, i enjoyed the game play, i liked the sneaking, and i liked the suspenseful moments. They could have worked on a lot of the person to person interactions, to me a lot of it seemed awkward and through a lot of the flashbacks i kept seeing a weaker Joel, a Joel who cowered i fear of Ellie at all times. He was meek whenever Abby was around. I disliked that, in the second game, and some flashbacks that went back to before they had the bust up, he could quip back at her and wasn't passive. I also didn't like having to play as the enemy... it didn't humanize them to me, it made me hate them more, i hated playing with Abby, Owen etc. I see what they wanted to do from a narrative perspective, they wanted to show that the enemy inst so different from the character we love, which is fine, but i didn't like it. I like that we saw JJ, Dina and Ellie live happily in the house, but i hate that Ellie couldn't let it go for Dina, and lastly that Dina was gone when Ellie came back, more on that later. When Ellie then leaves i do not like that we have to save Abby to then fight her, to then let her leave again. I wanted to kill Abby, we traveled far to kill Abby, so let me **** kill her, that mercy **** sucked, the little flashback to Joel that makes her think he wouldn't like this is dumb, she was having PTSD about seeing Joel die and now she grows a conscience out of no where? Screw that i want Abby to drown. When we get back Dina and JJ are gone, everything is gone, Ellie stuff is packed into one room, and we then play the guitar, only to learn she cant, because Abby bit two fingers off Ellie in the fight. Then we have a flashback to Joel and Ellie sorta reconciling after their feud, which was good because a lot of the flashback implied a lot of tension, but the last flashback showed the still loved each other and wanted to reconcile. But what i HATE, absolutely despise, is that we didn't get to see Dina and JJ again, they built up the living together part and the leaving scene was so dramatic, i wanted to see them make up and walk together into Jackson as the gates close. Or at least have it as a post credit scene. Its a fine game, i had fun, but the thing i hate the most, is not killing Abby, and not seeing Dina again.

    To who ever has read all of that, thank you for listening to my opinion, and have a nice day.    … Expand
  17. Outlaw4life
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve ever experienced hands down, graphics 10/10 characters 10/10 actors 10/10 story line 10/10
  18. Tazuko
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed this new dynamic of interchanging protagonist, obviously, the narrative of the store can be a mess. But none the less I did enjoy the game :D
  19. Unklefil
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I’ve never played a game I would call absolutely perfect, but I believe this game set out with ambitious goals and thoroughly met them all. It’s graphically stunning, with immense attention to detail in everything from environment, to character animations. The acting is truly top tier which goes a long way in bringing nuance to the characters. There are some elements of the gameplay thatI’ve never played a game I would call absolutely perfect, but I believe this game set out with ambitious goals and thoroughly met them all. It’s graphically stunning, with immense attention to detail in everything from environment, to character animations. The acting is truly top tier which goes a long way in bringing nuance to the characters. There are some elements of the gameplay that can occasionally feel a tad stale or tedious, but it flows gracefully between exploration, environmental puzzles, and dynamic combat that can quickly ramp up from slick stealth to explosive, seat of your pants combat. Obviously the story has been extremely divisive, and many have simplified the theme as a “killing is bad” kind of deal, but the way the moment to moment played out, both in the writing and the gameplay made me feel engaged in a way very few games have before.… Expand
  20. Acky_ur_bruh
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра мне очень понравилась. Получаю большое удовольствие от исследования и боевых столкновений. Глядя на отзывы игры, критикующие примитивный геймплей, который никак не развился с 2012 года, наверное стоит согласиться. Однако, как человеку играющему в игры по 4-5 часов в неделю (и то не всегда), мне геймплей очень зашёл. Анимации в игре наверное лучшие из всех что я когда-либо видел, порой ощущения будто смотришь лайв-экшен, а не играешь в игру. Сюжет очень крепкий, особенно финал. Полностью прочувствовал состояние Элли, которая уже не понимала что она вообще делает и для чего.
    Рекомедную игру таким-же непритезательным йоба-геймерам, как и я. Более продвинутым геймерам геймплей наверное может показаться не самым крутым.    … Expand
  21. Enzo2203
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played, the history caughts you completely and made me feel things i didn't ever think that i can feel for a game
  22. d0rka
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Superb graphics. Superb acting. Superb voice acting & sounds. All the environments have been made in such detail which I have not seen before. Stories where you guess what happens next are boring. With last of us 2 that did not happen. Overall I liked the game a lot
  23. frwololo
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I did prefer the first game overall, there is no question to me that this is objectively one of the best games on this generation of consoles. Subjectively, of course people might like or dislike some elements of the game (whether from a gameplay or story standpoint), but there is no way this is objectively rated "average" at a 5, let alone a 0. I'd say people rating this a 5 or below are not acting in good faith (or have not played enough games in their life to know what a mediocre game really looks like), and the "0" reviews should entirely be discarded (alternatively, any user review posted on the day of the release should probably have been prevented or deleted by metacritic. The game itself takes 25h to finish)

    The Last of Us 2 has flaws (although they in my opinion don't prevent it from being an excellent game) Gameplay wise, I'd agree that the stealth aspects of the game feel a bit dated for example. Story wise, I'm sure a lot of things could have been told differently, although I won't pretend I'd know how.

    I could discuss at length the many qualities and issues of the game, but a lot of critics, professional or otherwise, have done a better job at it than I ever would. What I can say is that after finishing the game, I felt empty and extremely sad, but in a good way, if that makes sense. Basically there are not that many video games that can make me feel connected to the characters in such a strong way. "Life is Strange" comes to mind, and TLOU1, of course. As such, I'd say this game was a huge hit for me. I know I will still be thinking about this experience 10 years from now.

    Not a 10/10, because 10 to me was TloU1, and I don't think #2 beats it in my heart, but definitely one of the best games on PS4 as far as I'm concerned. Super disappointed that the review bombing has been preventing adult discussions on the flaws and merits of the game.    … Expand
  24. marvinfgm
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    I finished the game two weeks ago but i finally decided what to say about it. Gameplay and graphics are amazing, i played it on survivor so it was a real challenge and also a great experience. Characters were good, maybe the story had some flaws but that doesn’t mean this game is bad as most of the people have been saying/talking. It was worth waiting seven years for this sequel.
  25. MATPo
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was simply great. The graphics were the best I’ve seen on PS4, and the gameplay was phenomenal. The story is still the best part of the game though. The way it makes you question every single one of your decisions, and shows the cycle of violence, can’t be described in words.… Expand
  26. dancorzo
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I don't think I have ever played a game that made me feel so many emotions. It's an engaging game with bold storytelling and compelling characters. I have a few issues with pacing and some decisions made, but that doesn't take away from the whole.
  27. emeliog94
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    The Last of Us Part 2 is in the must play category. Even if you have had certain details spoiled like I had, the journey of the game and context is like none other. The game adds meaningful story to TLOU universe. You WILL be thrilled and surprised playing the actual game. The graphics are beautiful, pushing the PS4 Pro to its limit. I did encounter the odd glitch but nothing gameThe Last of Us Part 2 is in the must play category. Even if you have had certain details spoiled like I had, the journey of the game and context is like none other. The game adds meaningful story to TLOU universe. You WILL be thrilled and surprised playing the actual game. The graphics are beautiful, pushing the PS4 Pro to its limit. I did encounter the odd glitch but nothing game breaking. If you loved part 1 you owe it to yourself to experience the emotions that this game will put you through even if you do not agree with some of the choices. Naughty Dog does it again. 8/10… Expand
  28. Cody7172
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    После кампании первой части, после dlc, после 200 часов офигеннейшего мультиплеера, потом после трейлеров, вторая часть конечно оказалась совсем не такой, которой ее ждали. Но! Никто не обязан оправдывать мои сюжетные ожидания. Сюжет такой, какой он есть и он все равно хорош. Игра очень интересная. В общей сложности потратил часов 35-40 на 3-й по счету сложности. Геймплей как всегда хорош,После кампании первой части, после dlc, после 200 часов офигеннейшего мультиплеера, потом после трейлеров, вторая часть конечно оказалась совсем не такой, которой ее ждали. Но! Никто не обязан оправдывать мои сюжетные ожидания. Сюжет такой, какой он есть и он все равно хорош. Игра очень интересная. В общей сложности потратил часов 35-40 на 3-й по счету сложности. Геймплей как всегда хорош, графика на старушке всё ещё на высоте.… Expand
  29. tnapoleao
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Playing TLOU2 is an intense, immersive and often painful experience. It is also a deeply meaningful one, which is the real reason this game is a masterpiece, even though it’s not instantly gratifying on an emotional level like most games are.

    This is a very mature game, not (only) because of its gore but above all because of its psychological undertones. It really is a journey to the    Playing TLOU2 is an intense, immersive and often painful experience. It is also a deeply meaningful one, which is the real reason this game is a masterpiece, even though it’s not instantly gratifying on an emotional level like most games are.

    This is a very mature game, not (only) because of its gore but above all because of its psychological undertones. It really is a journey to the deepest and darkest recesses of the human soul, akin in many ways to Apocalypse Now. Once you finish TLOU2, you will feel an irrepressible urge to discuss and revisit it with your friends or with the wider world. It will stay in your mind for years.

    Do ignore all the hullabaloo about the game being “political” or having an agenda. Everything is political. TLOU1 also was. Depending on your ideological standpoint, you may consider the game’s morals progressive, reactionary or even cynical or nihilistic. Such ambiguity, rarely found in this medium, makes for exceptional storytelling and elevates TLOU2 above your run-of-the-mill games.

    All the technical achievements you would expect from a highly awaited AAA game are here: the extraordinary visuals, the deeply moving soundtrack (Gustavo Santaolalla will deservedly win many awards for it), the impeccable acting/dialogues and the efficient if not too creative gameplay.

    The reasons why I don’t give TLOU2 a perfect 10 are its occasionally repetitive exploration mechanics, which sometimes clog the pacing, especially the endless need to search every corner of every room for supplies; and a few questionably rushed storyline choices in the second half of the game.

    Still, this is an absolute must-play that will be enjoyed and debated for generations to come. I hope NaughtyDog and Neil Druckmann will someday release a third instalment, no matter how many years it takes to develop it.    … Expand
  30. AnorLonder
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Game of generation. Unjustly undervalued by users. Thank you Naughty Dog.
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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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