The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. JonJon77
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is why we need critics. It seems like an outdated thing to have, until a group of you morons decides to get butt hurt over decisions that the developers made (If it were up to you both games would likely have been awful). This was, in my opinion, a masterpiece and a brilliant next step in the Last of Us 2 saga. I can only hope that they do an equally amazing job on Last of Us 3.
  2. Bersenev
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    This game is not for everyone. Druckmann made this game his requirement. Bad game.
  3. Imran12
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Its a great game of this generation develop by Naughty Dog. Story is very very emotional and good I dont know people are hating the story dont listen those stupid haters go and but this masterpiece. Gameplay is 10/10 everything is 10/10
  4. Damin12
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Pq sim dame tu cosita jogo maneiro radical doidão fabricio prime adora esse jogo
  5. lohez
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** game **** political agenda arruined videogames and tv series movies all… Expand
  6. 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
  7. jwonwon
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Just play the game you won't regret it, or you will depends on how dark you like things to get cause this game does get pretty dark at times.
  8. Smelyansky
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Excellent attention to details, never anything like this before. Wherefore I was disappointed a bit about the scenario
  9. DaStef
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This game might be the biggest disappointment of this generation. Although graphics and sounds are good, the story is terrible. All new characters are annoying and hateable. They are a pain in the ass and you never ever root for them or get attached to them. The story is very bad and the pacing sucks. This is not good enough for a story driven game. Love the first game, hate the secondThis game might be the biggest disappointment of this generation. Although graphics and sounds are good, the story is terrible. All new characters are annoying and hateable. They are a pain in the ass and you never ever root for them or get attached to them. The story is very bad and the pacing sucks. This is not good enough for a story driven game. Love the first game, hate the second game. Hoping the third installement is getting better. But this one is a 0 out of 10!… Expand
  10. Yooonik
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece.
    An absolute must play. The gameplay was a improvement to the first game and the story was just awesome.

    Im serious.
  11. Chotaen
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game had me mad at times, but overall I really appreciated it’s ability to capture a unique set of emotions and actively put the player in the protagonists shoe’s and having to deal with all the devastating effects of extreme grief and anger. I loved this game, the gameplay is super dynamic and fluid, the scenery is breathtaking and the story will take you on an emotionally chargedThis game had me mad at times, but overall I really appreciated it’s ability to capture a unique set of emotions and actively put the player in the protagonists shoe’s and having to deal with all the devastating effects of extreme grief and anger. I loved this game, the gameplay is super dynamic and fluid, the scenery is breathtaking and the story will take you on an emotionally charged rollercoaster like no game has ever done before imo.… Expand
  12. ulisesfm
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    The Last Of Us Part 2 does almost everything right in terms of gameplay, combat mechanics, sound design, and overall presentation. There are very few games that are developed with the amount of detail and design this game has. Where the game doesn't shine as much is the story. The death of one of its main characters at the start of the game is a shock full of potential but as the storyThe Last Of Us Part 2 does almost everything right in terms of gameplay, combat mechanics, sound design, and overall presentation. There are very few games that are developed with the amount of detail and design this game has. Where the game doesn't shine as much is the story. The death of one of its main characters at the start of the game is a shock full of potential but as the story progresses it decides to take on more questionable choices. Overall, The Last of Us Part 2 is a great game with a disappointing story. Despite this, I would still recommend this game as a must-play for all PS4 owners.… Expand
  13. Gerax1987
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. in my opinion , this the best game i've ever played in this year, the most awaited for all the gamers, maybe the part of the story of the game that happened with joel is the most tragic, and for that reason , a lot of people are angry for this situation , but, The Graphics, Story , and all the game, for me, it´s perfect.… Expand
  14. Cotton1229
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I waited 7 years for this? For Everything it does right, it goes out of its way to destroy itself. horrible dialogue and story, wasting characters and their potential, false advertising to trick players. Just ruined a once great franchise
  15. Juanelas
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Sin duda unos de los mejores juegos jamas creado, una pena las malas criticas de parte de los jugadores parece que no entendieron nada, naughty dog ha querido ir mas alla de lo habitual y la gente lo desprecia por eso.
    Una cosa es que no te haya gustado, pero decir que el juego es una mierda por eso es ser idiota.
  16. akaaSeeq
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Technically perfect game, almost perfect gameplay, over the top graphics and facial expfessions. Regarding the story it’s definitely something different from the original, it may not be your cup of tea but it’s an incredibly daring gamble that in my opinion pays off almost completely. Some parts feel too dragged for story reason and the pacing in the second half it’s quite bad.
  17. adityadiv
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is indeed a masterpiece, it takes some heavy decisions in the story and makes you feel a range of emotions till the end.

    After going through countless reviews and reaction videos, I found 3 main things gamers hated the most

    1) Joel’s death
    2) Playing as abby
    3) Abby lives

    Let’s see the story from a mature perspective rather than as fanboys.

    Abby is full of hate, she had only one goal to take revenge from her father's killer.

    Ellie goes down the same path, she had only goal taking revenge from Joel's (father figure) killer.

    The story shows you both sides of the coin, and questions you who's revenge matters? Is eye for an eye, a solution? Who is right & who is wrong?

    If Ellie kills Abby, would the cycle of vengeance stop? Wouldn't Lev come behind Ellie later for killing Abby who is now like sister to him? The most important would Joel would have wanted his "Kiddo" to devote her life for vengeance?

    You start seeing Joel in Abby when you play her story, you see how she kills her own people to save Lev, something that Joel does for Ellie.

    What vengeance brings to Ellie? She ends up alone at the end.

    She goes to Santa Barbara thinking that killing Abby would bring her peace, and just when Abby was about to die at the hands of Ellie, she remembers Joel looking at her, she understands he would never have wanted this from her.

    Abby lost her father, went on a path of vengeance, all her friends died too.

    Ellie lost Joel, went on a path of vengeance, lost friends, her love, her fingers too, she now can't play that guitar which Joel always wanted her to play.

    If you see the story from a fanboy's perspective you will definitely not care about the deep emotions and notions the game is challenging.

    The ending flashback scene will definitely tear you apart. Ellie - I'll see you around.
    Joel - Yep

    It's a very rare game, we don't get games like these very often, cherish it. I hope more people give positive ratings/reviews. It hurts to see such low score for a masterpiece like this.

    I seriously wish it becomes Game of the Year.    … Expand
  18. Loriceock
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I love this game on so many levels. The longer time passes to think about it, the more I like it. As I was playing, it was definitely difficult to see what the characters went through. But I love the way it stands for empathy and understanding others point of view. I was extremely sad to see my favorite character die, but I understand it is a zombie apocalypse video game and Life isI love this game on so many levels. The longer time passes to think about it, the more I like it. As I was playing, it was definitely difficult to see what the characters went through. But I love the way it stands for empathy and understanding others point of view. I was extremely sad to see my favorite character die, but I understand it is a zombie apocalypse video game and Life is brutal. The game was beautiful and the gameplay was very entertaining. Thank you to all who made it … Expand
  19. Jakecallum23
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, can not fault it one bit! If anyone is thinking it will be exactly like the first game, think again! So many plots, surprises and allot of blood and gore! Carries on from the first game but with so many twists to keep you in the game! I don’t know why people are rating it so low it’s such an amazing game and I hope they make a part 3 in the near future from what the endingAmazing game, can not fault it one bit! If anyone is thinking it will be exactly like the first game, think again! So many plots, surprises and allot of blood and gore! Carries on from the first game but with so many twists to keep you in the game! I don’t know why people are rating it so low it’s such an amazing game and I hope they make a part 3 in the near future from what the ending was like!
    Such an experience and I’m glad I paid the money for it ! 10/10!    … Expand
  20. Sakusa
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let start with the positives. Props to the animation and art team for doing a great job enhancing the game to groundbreaking quality. The rope physics are amazing. Second, gameplay is a definite step-up from the last game but not by much. I love the little map you pull out. I also like that dogs can sniff you out and that enemies are more human. It's way more brutal, and the gore porn would've been justified if empathy was a central theme, but it isn't. Still, it's impressive that you can choose how you want to torture/kill your enemies. Music really had its moments during Joel and Ellie flashbacks. Otherwise, it's forgettable.
    Now for bad: the plot and message of revenge wasn't bad; they just really should've executed it better. I don't mind if characters die; as long as they get deserving deaths that respect their legacy, it can be a great thing. But no, the dev had to spit on Joel (which he actually does in the game) by making him dumb for plot convenience, torturing him slow in front of his brother and daughter, and while she screams for it to stop, kill him, and let Ellie and Tommy live. This is within the first 2 hours of the game. I don't know what else could be as malicious to fans as that. And who cares about the cure anymore; let's make it a revenge story that isn't satisfying. Forgive the killer who slow tortured your dad in front of you. it's not that the revenge trope is bad. This game just fails at it. You're supposed to empathize with Abby but she's not worth the forgiveness. Oh you feel bad about two kids you left behind? Tell that to the thousands of orphans you've made from killing Scars. Tell that to a father you slowly tortured and killed in front of his daughter and brother. Oh you gave Ellie a chance and she wasted it? You had a chance and wasted it. At least Joel made it quick for your dad, a single shot to the head. You decide to take it so much further, even after he saves your life. She kills without thinking and gets her friends killed and/or traumatized. Not to mention, she had sex with her friend's husband who is pregnant with their child. Let's also not forget the game forces you to play this ungrateful brat for the last half and forces you to fight Ellie. I still wish she died but no, the game doesn't let you kill her and here's the best part: I feel just as much animosity toward Ellie. Wtf happened to her character from the first game? She hates violence; she's empathetic; she was the light in the darkness for me AND Joel. Now, she's a sociopathic monster. She's like "oh god, I tortured someone!" when first, you would've never done that and second, you literally are committing a genocide along the way. Does WOLF soldier #237's life matter? Y'know, the one you set on fire? Or maybe the one you shot the leg off of who screamed until they bled out and died? This violence is bad agenda just doesn't work in this world. If you really wanted me to feel bad for the people I'm killing, don't force me to kill them! It's not effective to be all like "oh you took all these lives. You're the monster," when the game didn't give me a choice.
    The political agenda is also just so pandering. As a bisexual female myself, I love that Ellie is lesbian and it felt natural in the DLC. I just wish they made her and Dina that natural. Their chemistry is a one night stand. Wasn't Dina really flirty? Why would she suddenly want to settle? Because Ellie needs a gf for the plot. And not only is she unrelatable, but she's an idiot too. Don't have sex without protection. If you do, expect you'll get pregnant and don't come along on a journey. Now, she's a dead weight, and there's also some stupid message about "pregnant women can fight too" with Dina and Mel. There's a reason pregnant women aren't allowed to fight: it's so idiots like these two won't hurt their baby. They're trying to be strong and independent, but you're just being irresponsible. Let's also not forget the tragic story of all the male characters killed off for "plot convenience" AKA make the world women-only: Joel, Manny, Owen, but the worst was definitely Jesse. He knocked up Dina, and they kill him without any mourning. It just feels like "No strings attached now! You can be the father Ellie!" That really soured the farm part for me, although it was really cute. And I liked Jesse a lot. He had better sense than anybody and was merely a victim of a love triangle with two stupid people. The exact situation can be applied to Yara's death too. Congratz, you have a pet Lev, Abby. Your dream came true! As a bisexual female, the only LGBTQ+ representation I will take is Lev. All the other female leads are either killing machines and/or irresponsible biggots.

    The only reason my rating is so high is because artists, animators, and gameplay designers obviously put their all into it. They shouldn't be discounted because the story was so god-awfully done. Good job guys, and writers, the LGBTQ+ community isn't that easy to suck up to.    … Expand
  21. galaxycarm
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having only played part 1 of this franchise about 3 years ago, i did not have to wait as long as a lot of other fans. Those 3 years were filled with pure excitement, anticipation and, of course, impatience. I absolutely loved part 1. It nestled its way close to my heart, and part 2 is no different. I put almost 32 hours into this game and I loved every single second of it. The story was nothing I could have ever expected. When they revealed that the doctor Joel had killed, was Abby's father I audibly gasped. I have smiled and shed tears throughout the whole game. Happiness and sadness were both prominent. Not to mention relief. I absolutely hated Ellie for leaving the farm, for leaving the seemingly perfect life she had with Dina and JJ, but I knew she had to go after Abby again. I felt it coming but still hated it. The Ellie boss fight was one of the hardest battles I had ever had to fight, or so I thought. The final fight against Abby certainly takes that spot. I cannot describe how desperate I was for Ellie to stop fighting. Every punch she landed made me sick to my stomach. I didn't want her to kill Abby so I just kept making her dodge Abby's punches, hoping the game would somehow sense that she, that I, didn't want any of this happening. Relief coursed through my body when Ellie stopped, realising that killing Abby would amount to an even greater loss. In the end, letting Abby live was what Ellie needed the most, which we can conclude when looking at Ellie's journal when she visits the farm again. This was one hell of a game and I applaud anyone involved in the making of it. No game, or any other type of media, is ever perfect but this game comes incredibly close. Here's to more games like this, and maybe a part 3 someday, please?… Expand
  22. kate_supergirl
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    good things: this game have visual graphics amazing, the game has almost no bugs, its gameplay is very fluid, i enjoyed a lot exploring, reading and experience the constant tension
    throughout the game. i love how the infected are way more smart and challenging. i liked the sexual diversity included in the game, and
    and how there where more female enemies. im not transphobic, not    good things: this game have visual graphics amazing, the game has almost no bugs, its gameplay is very fluid, i enjoyed a lot exploring, reading and experience the constant tension
    throughout the game. i love how the infected are way more smart and challenging. i liked the sexual diversity included in the game, and
    and how there where more female enemies. im not transphobic, not homophobic or whatever.
    Bad things: i dindt liked to play with Abby and I never empathized with her,
    I would have preferred to play with Tommy. Abby´s story and how the game wants to make you feel that the first dead of the game to have a purpose, didnt make any sense to me.    … Expand
  23. kanonXdoria
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    ¿Cómo se atrevieron a hacer una historia tan horrible? El primer juego fue genial, SI TE GUSTO THE LAST OF US.... NO COMPRES LA 2, ES UN DESASTRE
  24. JoaoGomes13
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Um ótimo jogo, gráficos incríveis, personagens bem construídos, uma história que faz você pensar sobre ela por muito tempo, mesmo após ter terminado o jogo, um dos melhores da geração, um dos melhores jogos que joguei em minha vida
    NOTA 10
  25. Crash1992
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    No spoilers: Buts simply a masterpiece. Easily one of the best games I’ve ever played on a gameplay front. The stealth, crafting, and survival gameplay is even better than the first game which was outstanding. The enemies, both human and infected, are expertly designed and perhaps some of the best I’ve encountered in any game. As far as gameplay goes it’s easily a 10 out of 10.

    Now the    No spoilers: Buts simply a masterpiece. Easily one of the best games I’ve ever played on a gameplay front. The stealth, crafting, and survival gameplay is even better than the first game which was outstanding. The enemies, both human and infected, are expertly designed and perhaps some of the best I’ve encountered in any game. As far as gameplay goes it’s easily a 10 out of 10.

    Now the story: I don’t even understand what the controversy is? This game has one of the most emotionally gripping, expertly executed, character driven narratives I have ever witnessed. The story in this game is better than the story in most movies. Without spoiling anything, every story best is spectacular and people are just upset because either they wanted an easy to swallow fan service story or they are complaining because characters dare to not all be white straight men. God forbid diversity exists after the apocalypse.    … Expand
  26. Crisbana
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    A nivel gráfico estamos ante el techo de la generación, Excelente. Todo se puede explorar, todo es interactuable y todo se puede.
    Con respecto a la historia... No va a gustar, y es demasiado largo.
  27. Vazakamazs
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Thanks ND and all people who helped create this masterpiece. Look for the light.
  28. tokkipop
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished this game and wanted to contribute my 2 cents since this game clearly got review bombed (was at 3.5 before anyone would have even been able to finish it yet).

    This game suffers from some serious pacing issues being over 20 hours long and having serval narrative stops that drain all the momentum HOWEVER the game is so strong combat and character building wise that Im still inclined to rate it highly. It is nt as got as the first (though what sequel is?) but it still really enjoyed it and found myself attached to most of the characters. I'd love to see a dlc of abby and lev seeking out the fireflies in the future.    … Expand
  29. AnteroNoNo97
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This is what I expected, I totally loved it, I’m wondering if there’s going to be a multiplayer
  30. Yaserus
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    I'm so disappointed with this game. Mediocre game play, terrible storytelling. Couldn't care less for the characters. I was racing through the story just to be done with it so I can get rid of it. Of course "professional reviewers" felt compelled to "love" this game afraid to be called misogynist or not PC by people who don't even play games. I'll never play another game from thisI'm so disappointed with this game. Mediocre game play, terrible storytelling. Couldn't care less for the characters. I was racing through the story just to be done with it so I can get rid of it. Of course "professional reviewers" felt compelled to "love" this game afraid to be called misogynist or not PC by people who don't even play games. I'll never play another game from this franchise and I'll wait for the reviews for the next naughty dog game before buying it. I'll not make the same mistake again. This is the Terminator Dark Fate of video games.… Expand
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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
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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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