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. krioto
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Excellent from start to finish. Such an emotional rollercoaster. Ellie and Abby are two sides of the same coin. Joel had such an impact on their lives in two very different ways.
  2. GAMERSPLANET
    Jul 16, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They kill joel! This is not TLOU2! WTF.

    7 years of waiting. For the next elly and joel adventure. And this is wht we get?? Super disappointed .    … Expand
  3. Saif1193
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    IMO it's the one of the best game i have played in my life. Graphics, Gameplay were amazing and Story was not better than the first one but still Story was great. I liked the dark and brutal theme of the game. Still it's a solid game. Hope it will win Goty this year. Naughty Dog deserves it.
  4. Susannavesna
    Jul 16, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This sequel made me feel like I was watching Game Of Thrones Season 8 again- an initially beautiful & strong story, totally trashed. And no- I am not hating "because my favourite character died", or that there was LGBT representation, or that Abby was "Swoll" (I wish i could throw punches like her). I am awarding 1 score for the graphics, and 2nd score for the game play. The story, its plot-holes and other nonsensical things (like PREGNANT women going to war or a woman being A FEW WEEKS LATE on her period, venturing into a zombie-infested wild country) get absolute zero. And a special ZERO for making us play 70% of the game with characters we didn't care about. The music is fantastic though, but that's not Naughty Dog's talent, so they dont get a score for it!… Expand
  5. googu04
    Jul 16, 2020
    4
    This game is garbage... Story line is big joke for TLOU1 fans (like me).... Only good in this game is gameplay and AI
  6. JaeBae
    Jul 16, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They killed off Joel way to fast and painted Abby in a horrible light right off the bat. Half the game was from Abby's point of view and already having a bitter taste in my mouth for her, I couldn't really connect with her. I just felt mad playing Abby and going through her story already done with her. I think they needed to give us time to enjoy Abby and her story before it led to Joel's death. I would have been more conflicted with figuring out how to feel about Abby and would have felt more for her.… Expand
  7. Namar
    Jul 16, 2020
    1
    Great Gameplay and visuals, but i want an interesting story and i get a poor characters with a poor plot.
    I prefer to replay tlou1 rather than this.
  8. Sanjar
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это очееееееень хорошая игра без слов просто сыгра. 10 из 10 не зря ждал игру. Просто нааааайс… Expand
  9. KairiShepard
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    I just finished the game and it was fantastic. I'll try to keep this spoiler free, the gameplay was fun and kept me on my toes and felt pretty realistic most of the time. The story was very good I still don't understand all the hate I really don't think it's deserves. I would say if you are on the fence give it a try.
  10. LayerOfSilent
    Jul 16, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I go in the game expecting that maybe its not as bad as every one says it is but sadly it is, for the most part at least ok first things first

    Good:
    Amazing Graphics
    Some cool game mechanics
    Good Soundtrack
    thats is

    Bad:
    One if the worst stories i had ever seen
    The gameplay its still the same there is barley any improvement to it
    Horrible Character Development
    Questioable character treatments compared to his predecesor

    the main problem of this game its story, it sucks it really really sucks, they killed a beloved character in the first 2 hours in a way that is laughable, this makes liking Abby almost imposible no matter what, she just killed such a beloved character from the fans that no matter what her story is, barley any one will like her, in order to not make this so long i will jump straight in to the ending where this game makes everything meaningless, the world of TloU its suppose to be cruel, cold and horrible Ellie was doing what she tough was right during the hole game, she and Tommy killed almost every single friend of Abby, witch makes her decision of of let her live completely stupid, the first game story was amazing, it didnt care what was the right choice for humanity, it didnt matter the life of those that wish to save others, it was a cruel and selfish act because thats just how the world of TloU is, to see Ellie falling into the path of vengance, of hate was going great, Ellie was starting to becoming a Cruel murderer that just wanted to take revenge for those who killed his "father" but in the end she lets Abby live for no reason this makes the entire game pointless, if Ellie woula killed Abby the story would be a lot much better, no, no just because "i hate abby" but because we woulda seen Ellie following the same path as Joel, killing Abby maybe it was not the right thing but she didnt care about that, she woulda transform just like Joel did in the first game, commit a selfish act just to feel better but in the end TloU just misses the mark, just missis the opportunity do deliver a cruel horrible story just like the first game and because of this the game fails    … Expand
  11. Future_bass808
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best games good story good action good characters play it you will like it
  12. Contato1
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    seguinte meu brother, é só gráfico e musica, é só isso que tem de bom, SÓ ISSO não tem literalmente mais nada de bom (e se você acha a jogabilidade boa saiba q é só um pouco diferente do primeiro, então não conta por falta de inovação).
  13. Ronachai
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    NaughtyDog give most aspect about mankind. Even last group of human, human still be human.
  14. telephone_man
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the genre of 'zombies' or 'Apocalyptica', the premise of killing off characters should never be off the table. It's this freedom that makes the consumer feel the intensity that these environments would realistically give.

    In this case, the writers have fully exploited this trope. But now - it's you, the gamer, who has to carry out the plot. In the first bit of the game, you have to watch a yet unknown character brutally beat someone to death. Not only that but later in the game, you have to play as that would-be villain.

    I think the best stories aren't just entertaining. They're also enlightening. This is an enlightening story. And by the end, I felt guilty and sad for Ellie. But that's OK. She's not real. But at that moment, the gameplay and story up to that gave me an opportunity to escape and feel for something.

    I probably won't replay this game for a while. I didn't feel nice and warm in the end. But that's OK. And that's why I'm rating it 10/10.    … Expand
  15. Lukairi
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Technically, it's amazing in terms of graphics, animation, environment, music and acting as expected of ND. Rope physics anyone?

    Gameplay has seen some improvement from the first game but not too greatly. Addition of the rope and use of it to travel more vertical environments wasn't used more effectively. I was always pretty meh about the combat even for the first game, it served its purpose. The dodge did add some variety initially but it get a little repetitive, the lengthier playtime didn't help either. While the environments themselves look great, I felt let down by the lack of environmental puzzles. This was a gripe with the first game as well with how it kept using the ladders and garbage carts. ND has shown that they can do much better looking at their Uncharted series, so maybe it was a conscious decision to avoid being too similar or it wasn't a top priority for this game.

    My biggest issue with the game sadly was the story and pacing. What drew me to TLoU has always been the story. This time I feel like they didn't do as good a job as fleshing out the new characters and the relationships. The first game featured a smaller cast of characters centered on the core characters Joel and Ellie. This really allowed us to grow closer to them throughout the game, and they were also supported by a cast of characters that I greatly enjoyed. This time I appreciate that they showcased a more diverse cast, but it also created some difficulty that with the time restraint most of the relationships were not able to be developed to the same extent. In the end I didn't feel much empathy for Abby or any of her friends, and Jesse and Dina were likeable but I needed more relationship development. All my favourite moments in the story were the ones between Joel and Ellie because it built upon an already existing and well developed relationship, while providing insight into the way it has grown and also strained over the course of the years. Their chemistry couldn't be beat by the rest. The new cast of characters had some potential but were not likeable or memorable enough.

    It was interesting what ND tried to do in trying to make players think from different perspectives on our characters' actions and their consequences. It was a good attempt but was wanting in execution.

    The way they tried to frame the story to push that Ellie was becoming the villain and that Abby had some good in her felt cheap and manipulative. In the way where when you are playing as Ellie they force you to kill dogs, murder a pregnant woman then when you play as Abby you play with the dog, save kids etc. (And then you rmb Abby tortures Joel to death with a golf club, and prob would have killed Dina who was pregnant if Lev wasn't there so welp) We can all see what you are trying to go for here but it came on too hamfisted. Even from the first game we knew Joel wasn't a good guy, and his final decision is controversial. But everyone could understand his motives because it was a very human decision that he made in the end. I could understand Abby's reason for wanting to kill Joel because it was a very human motive to want to avenge her father, but her character wasn't developed well enough for me to like her or be fully behind her. I will say though certain portions of the game if viewed as standalones disregarding the story surrounding it were very powerful and masterfully done in terms of atmosphere and execution.

    Pacing wise the game was just too long. It felt really draggy at some parts and certain decisions on the way they cut the game was odd. It does seem like it goes again what was previously stated about not enough time being given to develop all the characters, relationships. Which is why to some extent I do feel like the main plot of this game should have been reserved for a third game, with the second more focused on introducing the new characters and maybe even introducing Ellie to them. It could have the potential to make us feel more conflicted on whose side we would be on had we the opportunity to grow closer with Abby's side.

    This is kind of not related to the game but I have big issues with the way ND marketed the game after playing through it. I understand trying to hide major plot points of the game, other games and movies have also done this before. But tricking people into thinking Joel will be along with you for the journey, or basically hiding the existence of a second main character is like taking subterfuge to a whole nother level. I would even say it is basically false advertising.

    TL;DR Technically amazing, lots of respect to the countless people who worked on this game. Improvements on game play were there but not too big. Dragged down greatly by the story that didn't live up to the first game. Story can be a downfall for a game, especially this franchise that was built upon having a great story in the first place. I will say that my scoring decision had a heavier weightage towards story because of this.    … Expand
  16. MartinGame
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Es si duda alguna la mejor obra maestra de Nauty Dog por eso le doy los 10 puntos
  17. LewisDean22
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    Still a brilliant game but not quite as strong as the first installment of the series. It makes some bold story choices which I've learned to accept and personally, I found abby's flashbacks added an interesting spin on the ending of the first game. I began questioning who was more deserving of seeking vengeance. I understand though why so many people are angry with ND's story decisions
  18. Kirack
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The game is just amazing. It leads you to a journey you won't forget. You really need to look closely into what the game wants to tell you, otherwise you'll only think is a game about revenge and hate. Give it a chance and enjoy it. A game never made me feel in a way like this game did. You can feel sadness, anger, pity, even joy and you can even feel what their characters feel thanks toThe game is just amazing. It leads you to a journey you won't forget. You really need to look closely into what the game wants to tell you, otherwise you'll only think is a game about revenge and hate. Give it a chance and enjoy it. A game never made me feel in a way like this game did. You can feel sadness, anger, pity, even joy and you can even feel what their characters feel thanks to several details and stuff in-game.. Just look at Elllie's eyes... They're so alive, they want to speak so much and tell everything you need to know... Stop the hate and just play it alone without no one telling you nothing about it. Just enjoy it by yourself… Expand
  19. Eddie_Raja
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I really can't help but feel the people who have "problems" with the story, missed the entire point of the first game. For instance Joel is not a horrible character, but he is definitely not a "good guy." If you thought the first game was just about a father and daughter murdering 1000 people and somehow being "good people," then you did not understand core points of the initial game'sI really can't help but feel the people who have "problems" with the story, missed the entire point of the first game. For instance Joel is not a horrible character, but he is definitely not a "good guy." If you thought the first game was just about a father and daughter murdering 1000 people and somehow being "good people," then you did not understand core points of the initial game's story. Seriously go back to simplistic shooters where you kill faceless waves of nobodies. This game is for adults.

    For those who understood and truly loved the first game, you have 3 The Last of Us Games worth of content when it comes to the gameplay in this sequel. Additionally, while the original story was more simplistic in its goals, and thus easier to be a simple success....TLoU2 attempts (and succeeds) at being a more profound story. Unforgettable, and hard to put down while you are playing.    … Expand
  20. medium_boss
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This game is better than the first one in so many levels - emotional, visual, gameplay involvement. The game challenges controversial ethical choices, shows that there is no black and white, it is possible to be bad and good at the same time, to be right and guilty from different points of view, and that all actions have their consequences. Great story, great characters, great game.
  21. Unicorn57
    Jul 15, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to give my 2 cents to the rating here, although I can't add very much new stuff. For me, it is truly a miracle how these good reviews came here. I had a very hard time finishing the game and no, it's not because of the violence, horror and also not because of Joel's death (everybody excepted him to die... but the way it happened was still to soon and illogical ). What Neil Druckman tried, didn't work for me at all. No matter how stupid and evil Ellie got, I was on her team (Loyalty and stuff you know). And in addition to that, Abbys Story had me hate her even more. I saw absolutely nothing nice about her or regrets. In the end I felt I wasted 25h of my life feeling depressed because I waited 7 years and even was looking forward playing the sequel and I really thought: naughty dog never let me down. They can handle Abby in a way I will understand. But no, just ruin everything you liked about the first part and write a story so that it makes you feel you are watching a soap opera. But a cheap one. Really? So many plotholes? Mixing the terms vaccine and cure to one so you don't understand what exactly joel **** up. Still don't believe a cure / vaccine by the fireflys would have been a good thing in this world... Also the map drop, countless surprises that don't develop... they just happen... ah I really don't want to think about it anymore. The other bad reviews make a good job already. The overall story, what it wanted to say in the end is good. Don't get me wrong. But while I was playing I did not understand how the decisions developed. And THIS IS MY BIGGEST PROBLEM. And a lot of people have the same problem. It's just not a smooth transfer from 1 to 2.… Expand
  22. lcadalora
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    El juego es evidente no deja indiferente a nadie. O lo odias o lo amas. Creo que a nivel técnico, jugable, visual y sonoro es una pasada, de 10, con infinidad de escenarios diferentes todos trabajados hasta el más minimo detalle. Donde vienen las diferencias es en la narrativa, para mi, pese a tener alguna laguna y tal vez algo sobrealargado, me ha gustado mucho, creo que es muy valiente yEl juego es evidente no deja indiferente a nadie. O lo odias o lo amas. Creo que a nivel técnico, jugable, visual y sonoro es una pasada, de 10, con infinidad de escenarios diferentes todos trabajados hasta el más minimo detalle. Donde vienen las diferencias es en la narrativa, para mi, pese a tener alguna laguna y tal vez algo sobrealargado, me ha gustado mucho, creo que es muy valiente y quiere contarnos una historia diferente. Es un pedazo de candidato a Goty, y para mi, a falta de jugar a Cyberpunk 2077 el ganador ahora mismo. Me gustan los juegos que me hacen sentir diferente mientras los juego.Quiero a más Kojimas y Drukmans en el medio.… Expand
  23. TraxGameRZ
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unrealistic, irrational, suspenseful, and non-dramatic. I have never seen a game that forces you to hate it like this game… Expand
  24. IvanychAg
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Excellent graphics.
    Good gameplay.
    Heartbreaking story.

    Really, I like this story, these characters and, especially, the ending.
    And... Joel forever in my heart.
  25. jjkkhh5566
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ok so ik i'm a little late on this one but all of you giving this game a **** review prob didn't even play the game give me a break the game is over 30 hours long and all you guys say oh this game sucks naughty dog screwed up, on the **** day it was released, i liked the last of us 2 while it's not a 10/10 the story was actually good people just got all LBGTQ and why is there sex scene's who gives a **** if they made ellie gay, who gives a **** if abby got plowed in the ass, gameplay and grapics where awesome in my opinion, not only that tho the story was dark cuz you know it's a post apocalypses world it was great and exiting yeah a bunch of main characters were killed but think about that **** in real life come on people, and not only that, the game wasn't even out for 24 hours before you butt hurt little babies started **** talking it, yeah sure they could have done better but for **** sake half you people **** talking it hadn't even played through it yet, it was a review bomb and you can't go off what butt hurt little **** say about the game after only a couple hours put into it just saying it wasn't as bad as all you cry babies were saying it was, if you want people to take your reviews seriously don't **** talk a game the day it was released and only 10 min put into the game… Expand
  26. Yourdailyhero
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The greatest game I have ever played Thank you everyone at Naughty Dog for creating this masterpiece
  27. Rickispanish
    Jul 16, 2020
    6
    This is not what people have been waiting for for 7 years.
    This is what the Author has in mind .
    Everything about mechanics and Graphics. 1010
    Plot and its presentation, 210
  28. Nachojuncal
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Español/Spanish] Simplemente una obra maestra. Nunca creí que un juego podia lograr transmitirme tantas emociones. Piel de gallina cada vez que Ellie tocaba la guitarra. La historia es SENSACIONAL, logrando poner incomodo al jugador en todo momento. GRACIAS Y MÁS GRACIAS POR ESTE JUEGAZO.… Expand
  29. Jockeygamer
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mal planteada la historia, jugar con la asquerosa de ABBY puro relleno, falta de concordancia con la primera, querernos meter "moralidad" y el buen obrar con calzador, sobre inclusion social es que ostia falto que pusieran la gente que se identifica con delfines, y el final me quieren decir que la perdono cuando ASESINO A JOEL, jodio a Tommy, mato al asiatico exnovio de su pareja, y le quito los dedos; pero que pasa cualquiera la hubiera matado por Guarra… Expand
  30. xartemporas
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Excellent. From technical aspect one of the best games I have ever seen(If not the best). I personally liked the story, too. Ignore all reviews, bad or good and play it yourself to judge!
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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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