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. Enzo_campxs
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Story 10/10 :The narrative of this game is impressive, you rarely see a game of this nature with a raw and depressing violent plot. The whole game is a roller coaster of emotions is just amazing.

    The only bad thing is that the sections can be longer than normal and that can get you overwhelmed. The most important thing is the messages that the game wants to convey to you. And that's just    Story 10/10 :The narrative of this game is impressive, you rarely see a game of this nature with a raw and depressing violent plot. The whole game is a roller coaster of emotions is just amazing.

    The only bad thing is that the sections can be longer than normal and that can get you overwhelmed.

    The most important thing is the messages that the game wants to convey to you. And that's just beautiful

    Gameplay 10/10 : It builds on the gameplay of the first game and completely refines it, making it much more fluid in combat and stealth.

    Graphics 10/10 : The graphics are simply spectacular, although they are not the best I have seen, there is no other game that is above this on a technical and visual level that can move a ps4.

    The facial animations are perfect, work as detailed as this is rarely or rarely seen. Is incredible    … Expand
  2. edgar797
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us part 2 is a phenomenal game in nearly all aspects including storytelling, gameplay, and graphics would definitely recommend.
  3. aria_kh
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 is the best game I've played till now. And I loved and cared for ALL the characters. It's just a piece of art that represents so many things like LGBT ppl, Love, Hate, Vengence, Violence, Forgiveness and Moving on. This is so rare in the game industry which is filled with nonsense stories and shooters.
  4. DarkLegionnaire
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is a game that received a lot of criticism over its story. Some of it coming from a place of love and grief over losing Joel; some of it from anger at having to play part of the game as Abby - the girl that killed Joel. However, most of it just seems to be coming from people that have an animus toward either NaughtyDog, Neil Druckman or Sony. I have one question to everyone in the latter camp - if another studio, director, corporation developed this game would you have the same feelings about it? It all seems a bit manufactured at this point to me. All the outrage, all the bad review scores, the videos of people getting bent out of shape and rage quitting/trashing the game over its story or gameplay - it’s getting old. So here is my informed opinion on why this game is great. First, the story - let’s get it out of the way. Yes, Joel dies; yes, you play as his killer - Abby. None of that makes the story, or the game inherently bad. You might not like the fact Joel dies, you might not like being put into the shoes of Abby, but everything in the game works to craft a compelling narrative experience. Playing the game is essential to appreciating the story in this case as well; you have to be the one engaged in the action, controlling the characters and experiencing their joy, pain and loss right alongside them. Sharing in their triumphs and failures brings you closer to them, just like in TLoU. If you just passively watch the game’s cinematics instead of experiencing them after controlling the characters to that point, you miss out on the attachment you form... The bond you build. Even for me to describe my experience with the story would be too much to detail here. Instead, I will try to be brief; the story is one that is better experienced by actually playing through the game rather than reading a review of one persons opinions or watching someone else play the game just so you can see what happens next. Seriously, you may come away loving the story (as I did) or maybe you get done and you absolutely hate it (or possibly something in between). Either way you owe it to yourself to come to a conclusion on your own with respect to the story. Honestly, it is going to come down to your taste for stories like this. Next is the gameplay, all I have to say here is it is better in every way over the first one. Shooting feels improved with better hit and kill indicators, less general sway to weapons when aiming, expanded and improved crafting, character skills and weapon upgrading. Environments are more beautiful with so much more details packed into every square block of downtown Seattle. Enemies show entrance and exit wounds after being shot, especially in the head. Throw an explosive at them and they will probably be torn apart as legs and viscera go flying all around. These violent expressions are probably why the combat/gunplay feels so damn fun. You relish scavenging for supplies because you know it means you will get more parts to upgrade your weapons; or maybe you find supplements that give you new abilities to keep a healthy supply of bombs and trap mines crafted and in you inventory. Not to mention this game has the most extensive accessibility and gameplay customization options I have ever seen. It is basically designed to be playable even if you are deaf and blind... So yeah. This game does so much better for the actual gameplay. I think this is not debatable at all. So if you are a fan of the gameplay in the first title, this one will leave you breathless and yearning for more. Overall, the game does play somewhat differently from the first, but there is enough in common, that it makes you feel right at home. I will try to wrap this up with some of my favorite things that the game delivered for me. 1. Incredible story that griped me and had me exploring my emotions and re-evaluating my stance on characters. 2. Combat is beautifully violent and such a pleasure to start mastering to develop your own tactical approach to encounters. 3. The music is so sharp and only serves to enhance the tone and attitude the game is evoking. 4. Top notch environments with stunning scenery, characters and graphics. This game will hold the spot as favorite so far this year. So I really hope this helps you decide on whether to pick it up or not. If you do/did and the story is wearing on you, understand it is supposed to, but if you really don’t like it - I am sorry. I know it might not be for everyone, but thankfully you can skip cutscenes and pretend it didn’t happen. Now if you don’t like the gameplay/were only in it for the story... this is your cue to avoid the game then. Hopefully, if that’s the case, you didn’t commit to buying it outright and just rented a copy/borrowed from a friend. I seriously love this game and hope with time people go back and revisit it with a fresh perspective and give the story a chance; I think there will be a newfound love for TLoU pt II… Expand
  5. Ironcobra187
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, better than the first (which was my favourite game on PS3 and the 1st I bought on PS4) in every way!
  6. GommerenT
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Let’s be honest, the game is close to perfection. The emotional rollercoaster you experience is like nothing else. If people don’t agree with the story, please stop reading books. Take the stories as the writer made them. The acting of the characters is so good and the switch between a cutscenes and gameplay is like it should be. Naughty Dog, please don’t never change!
  7. Chester66Cry
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo da era Playstation 4 , um jogo que traz todos os sentimentos ao longo do game .
  8. ArauKan0
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics and music, ok gameplay, terrible pacing in the story. An honest score would be like a 7/10 but i'll give it a 10 just to offset the review bombing trolls.
  9. Christian_0
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is amazing, this one of the best game in my life, so when it finished i was so sad because i knew that i couldn't see more episodes of TLOU… Expand
  10. Liggycow
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is worthy of 5 stars. It is a beautiful game to look at and play! It made me feel such a range of emotions, from crying with sadness, squealing in glee and shouting at the TV as it had made me jump for the 50 millionth time!

    The theme of this game is revenge and how that emotion can build up inside a person and has the potential to destroy everything. I think to enjoy this    This game is worthy of 5 stars. It is a beautiful game to look at and play! It made me feel such a range of emotions, from crying with sadness, squealing in glee and shouting at the TV as it had made me jump for the 50 millionth time!

    The theme of this game is revenge and how that emotion can build up inside a person and has the potential to destroy everything.
    I think to enjoy this game fully you need to have the ability to empathize with all the characters in the game, yes, it didn't end how I wanted it too but that doesn't mean I hate it, far from it. As the game progressed Characters I hated I grew to love and characters I loved I grew to despair, that is the power of good writing and a good story.

    Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey are amazing actors and deserve so much praise for what they achieved. All the actors do, it was like being immersed in a movie for 13 nights in a row.
    All I can say to people reading this review is to please play the game and make your own opinion. If even you wait a year so get it cheaper, just please go on this journey.

    My only negative....why do I have to open so many draws only to have nothing inside it?! haha.    … Expand
  11. nazar4onok
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Начну с того, что она совсем отличается от первой части. Да это прямое продолжение, но по повествованию она в разы уступает оригиналу. То что в эту игру приплели лгбт - никаким образом не портило мне игру, только перекачанная Эбби первые часы немного раздражала. Игра отличная и подарила мне кучу эмоций. Повествование делится на 2 части, и как по мне, первая половина сильно проигрываетНачну с того, что она совсем отличается от первой части. Да это прямое продолжение, но по повествованию она в разы уступает оригиналу. То что в эту игру приплели лгбт - никаким образом не портило мне игру, только перекачанная Эбби первые часы немного раздражала. Игра отличная и подарила мне кучу эмоций. Повествование делится на 2 части, и как по мне, первая половина сильно проигрывает второй и она достаточно затянутая, но в целом она у меня оставила только положительные эмоции. Лично я не чувствовал, что меня заставляют делать то, что мне не нравится, как некоторые пишут, мне наоборот было очень интересно наблюдать за происходящим на экране. Все геймплейные механики выточены на ура, работа проведена колоссальная. Деталей куча. Управление героем ощущается на каком то невероятно тактильном уровне, я прям чувствовал каждое движение Элли, каждый шаг. Отдача от оружия чувствуеца на кончиках пальцев, удары ближнего боя э мега сочные и прекрасно поставленные, от самих приемов до операторского ракурса, все великолепно. Атмосфера.. Атмосфера передана великолепно, особенно пугающие места здесь сделаны просто потрясно. После каждого боя с зараженными, выходил с трясущимися руками. Сюжет к сожалению может многих разочаровать, но как по мне он хоть и уступает оригиналу, но не в коем случае не плох. Вторая половина игры, заставила меня испытать кучу эмоций, а концовка вывела на долгие размышления. После прохождения я понял на сколько все в этой игре получили по заслугам, и каждый ответил за свои действия. Я рекомендую эту игру, но строго не рекомендую ожидать много от нее, иначе можно совсем разочаровываться!… Expand
  12. nubster2000
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really loved the concept of switching out characters mid game. I got to understand the perspective of the "villiian" and realise that she was just the same as Ellie. So many people leaving bad reviews just can't get past the black and white / good guy / bad guy separation. Maybe move on from Disney and open your mind to something a bit more grown up.

    The gameplay was a bit too similar to the original but the world was just gorgeous. I found it a lot harder to get past some of the bosses than the original too.

    The story was really well done - it was a roller coaster of emotions. If you don't like feeling really really bad and really really sad...maybe not the game for you.    … Expand
  13. Pedersen
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    It’s a great overall game and it’s definitely worth playing, people who are hating just cant take a sad story or they didn’t understand the story. Don’t listen to the small minded people telling you not to play it, give it a shot, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions.
  14. Snowy0000
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
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  15. Morrigame
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    TLOU 2 became my favourite game. This story did not leave indifferent. So Neil Druckmann thank you for this game.
  16. Kuba3DxD
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Awsome History !
  17. Criticalreviewe
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Got the platinum trophy yesterday
    10/10 story
    10/10 gameplay
    10/10 acting
    Naughty dog games tried something other game developers would never try but now they are getting hate from these stupid close minded fake fans.
  18. ricciric
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Trust me, if you want to play a game that give you emotions, leaving yourself completely paralyzed in the end, that’s your game
  19. Igrolove
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I really love this game. I love Abby and ideas of this game. I totally recommend everyone to play that game before putting your score here.
  20. Dante-Bellin
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The most brutal and moving Game I've ever played in my 37 Years. A Masterpiece by Naughty Dog that is way ahead of it's time when it comes to storytelling. Technically astonishing.
  21. darkula
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game is a work of art, a unique experience.
    No game has ever had the guts to do what this game did.
    Just when you think the game has done the impossible, they use another way to completely mess with you, and provide you with the most original gameplay ever witnessed in any game. gameplay :10 sound :10 dialogue 10 voice acting : 10 stealth: 10 story: 9 most people agree    This game is a work of art, a unique experience.
    No game has ever had the guts to do what this game did.

    Just when you think the game has done the impossible, they use another way to completely mess with you, and provide you with the most original gameplay ever witnessed in any game.

    gameplay :10
    sound :10
    dialogue 10
    voice acting : 10
    stealth: 10
    story: 9

    most people agree with the above, except for the story. and hence the score the game low, which makes no sense.    … Expand
  22. MrBublik
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в мире, прошел и получил массу удовольствия. ЛГБТ в игре мало, не слушайте всяких хейтеров. Если вы ищите дикие эмоции, Эта игра для вас
  23. my1metacritic
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best games Playstation 4 has ever seen. Great work by Naughty Dog.
  24. Snowman048
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Perfect gameplay, perfect story and atmosphere. In my opinion, people cannot rate this game if they don't play it by themselves. And it's really sad for my to see so small rate for this game...
  25. Devansh007
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part 2 is the most artistic masterpiece i have ever laid my hands on.

    The environment and the level design in this game is crafted to such an incredible detail that makes it the most beautiful game on the PS4 right now and yes, even more so than Death Stranding. The enemy AI design is something that is innovated in a never before seen approach which adds new behaviours and    The Last Of Us Part 2 is the most artistic masterpiece i have ever laid my hands on.

    The environment and the level design in this game is crafted to such an incredible detail that makes it the most beautiful game on the PS4 right now and yes, even more so than Death Stranding.

    The enemy AI design is something that is innovated in a never before seen approach which adds new behaviours and they are much more intelligent and cognitive which make you try out different scenarios and continuously change your position.

    Now, let's talk about the story. The story indeed takes a darker turn but still have some very beautiful moments to balance out all the lows. This story captivates the reality and practicality of the situation the characters are in and tough choices they had to make in them. These choices also have consequences that cannot be undone.
    Without spoiling the story, I would just say that the game lays out different perspective of the characters and justifies the path they take.

    This is a very emotional journey that I recommend anyone with a PS4 to experience.    … Expand
  26. Ryu_TomXg
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Why le playing this game I felt all the sensations that the characters felt, best game of the year
  27. prahaturbo
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Great game with great story and stunning gameplay. It gives completely new emotions
  28. Neo24
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Este juego es simplemente increíble, brutal, adulto, inmersivo, polémico, impredecible y muchos más adjetivos buenos. Una joya de nuestro tiempo, incomprendida por muchos y amada por otros. Un juego que pasará a la historia por revolucionar mecánicas del Gameplay que solo podíamos soñar en cinemáticas. Enhorabuena Naughty Dog
  29. Freeman_82
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A spectacular game. a masterpiece. A script and direction to match any hollywood super production. A cruel, violent and realistic story brought to a video game. Thank you Naughty for continuing to make this story great. Thank you for not succumbing to "fan service" and bringing us a game of this size. Unfortunately, a game with this depth and such a powerful message is something that mostA spectacular game. a masterpiece. A script and direction to match any hollywood super production. A cruel, violent and realistic story brought to a video game. Thank you Naughty for continuing to make this story great. Thank you for not succumbing to "fan service" and bringing us a game of this size. Unfortunately, a game with this depth and such a powerful message is something that most people don't know how to feel. This game is the best game that has ever been made on PS4 and probably in the history of video games. THANKS FOR THIS EXPERIENCE… Expand
  30. Yerebas91
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    If it was very bad that the game deviates in theme and he script and plot, does not leave in my opinion, experience with reality, I lived in my own flesh in losing someone important of our family, but I remembered my experience with the game and it is reality, many people stigmatize it as the worst, for me it was a great experience, good This is a great game that makes me see reality andIf it was very bad that the game deviates in theme and he script and plot, does not leave in my opinion, experience with reality, I lived in my own flesh in losing someone important of our family, but I remembered my experience with the game and it is reality, many people stigmatize it as the worst, for me it was a great experience, good This is a great game that makes me see reality and those were great… Expand
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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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