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. UpsettSpaghett
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is truly amazing. Even tho it left me as an emotional wreck it was exceptional experience.
  2. Keilos
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    Good gameplay, the ending and story is garbage, the new characters are bad, their gender dont matter, it could have been good if the game let your choose at the end
  3. Boreragnarok312
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This game is straight up garbage. I've wasted 26 hours of my life giving this game a chance but it really dissapointed me. If you played the first game you'll understand why. Make yourself a favor and don't buy this massive letdown.
  4. deuxdoom
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    disappointing about narrative. especially killing "the person" scene. it's very painful & gross.
    If not the expression, I would more positive review at this game.
  5. 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
  6. Mtnpirate
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been excited about this game since it was even rumored. PT. 1 was amazing and PT. 2 goes above and beyond! I've never experienced such a story that pulled your in every direction. The negativity about this game is appealing. If you don't like it, fine, but going after these people because of the story they crated (not you) is just childish. I hope there will be more to this story in the future and honestly want to see both Abby and Ellie's story.

    Buy it, try it, then rate it. This is storytelling, not just some cash grab game.    … Expand
  7. Duneth
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! 10/10! Great gameplay and story/s!
    A revenge story that backfires for both of them    … Expand
  8. renansoaresm
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A perfect sequel, that evolved the characters and explored the consequences of the first game finale. People are hating just because they didnt get a remake of the first game
  9. everybdylvsleo
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    Mental Trauma ALERT!!!! If you played the first game and never experienced depression before, go ahead and spend 60 bucks to get it, but don't say you haven't been warned.
    Game play is old, not much new, Beautiful visuals and thats all the good things.
    For things that are bad, i don't even......
    Apologies for the visual team but for the trauma this game brought me, 1 star is generous!
  10. Grelrik
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Sadly, I couldn't even finish the game due to how badly it felt the story had turned... and that is something that rarely happens to me. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I left a game unfinished for weeks and felt like not playing it.

    The las of us 2 has a great game play, nice and interestig mechanics to enjoy but the these pale when you have a story so poorly thought    Sadly, I couldn't even finish the game due to how badly it felt the story had turned... and that is something that rarely happens to me. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I left a game unfinished for weeks and felt like not playing it.

    The las of us 2 has a great game play, nice and interestig mechanics to enjoy but the these pale when you have a story so poorly thought that it makes me feel I'm playing that it's just not there, it shouldn't be, this game shouldn't have left the writtig sectiong until reworked, it feels like the ones in charge of writing the story just wanted to piss people off and get "recognizion" from others that shouldn't be.    … Expand
  11. Chris56
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Greatest game in the past few years. Pulls the heart strings really hard people hating on this game just think they can write a better story than the professionals. Its great!
  12. CaptBrown
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the first game, I had high expectations for this and I wasn’t disappointed. The gameplay is great, the combat, both shooting and melee, feels terrific and the stealth is improved with new terrain to use to your advantage and great level design. The soundtrack and voice performances are on par with the first game, which is to say they’re great. Storywise, I would have liked ifAs a fan of the first game, I had high expectations for this and I wasn’t disappointed. The gameplay is great, the combat, both shooting and melee, feels terrific and the stealth is improved with new terrain to use to your advantage and great level design. The soundtrack and voice performances are on par with the first game, which is to say they’re great. Storywise, I would have liked if some of the new characters had more screen time to get to know them better, and the pacing could feel off at times, but I still throughly enjoyed the game.… Expand
  13. Yunn
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    이 거지같은 게임에 쓴 시간과 돈을 돌려받을 수 없다는 사실이 통탄스럽다
  14. Xnewgunz
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bhai jaan baat hy ky game zbrdast bnai hy Neil Drunkman ne level kr gya hy larka… Expand
  15. last_of_us
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    its obvius some xbox fans gave this game red score. which game on metacritic has above 20k reiview? this game has 118k :|
    do something about this fake accounts plzzzzzzzzz
  16. Rekoam
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The Game DOESN’T deserve this hate , everything is good even the story , even though if you don’t agree with some choices the characters made but this is doesn’t mean it’s a bad story !
  17. matteomdr89
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Bad reviews are simply IMPOSSIBLE. Play it.
  18. Hobitmr
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The Game is the best! This is the first game who give this kaind of emotions.
  19. VRia
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    6/10, NOT a "masterpiece".
    After finishing the game, here is my take on it: I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped. The story line was kind of weak, in my eyes, and not executed in a way that allowed me to feel any emotional investment or payoff. The story can be described as "realistic" I suppose, but there were so many contradictory moments; were the writers that lazy, or were they    6/10, NOT a "masterpiece".
    After finishing the game, here is my take on it: I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped. The story line was kind of weak, in my eyes, and not executed in a way that allowed me to feel any emotional investment or payoff. The story can be described as "realistic" I suppose, but there were so many contradictory moments; were the writers that lazy, or were they really trying to pass a C+ movie off as a game?

    Story line aside, the fighting mechanics were fun albeit repetitive and a little silly at times. Dodging and having a prone position were beneficial additions to the game, and yet players still crafted the basic items from the first game (molotov, shiv, med kit, bomb) with the same play style. The upgrades and skill trees were pretty pointless in the end, which was frustrating because we spent so much time gathering those resources only to find out that you may not even need to fight at all (running to the next cutscene). It would be nice if there wasn't always a "whew, I think that's it" dialogue prompt to state that you killed all the enemies in the area. That felt a little campy for a game that was trying to have a story line that was as realistic as possible. Lastly, the game did feel about 5 hours too long. The more time dragged on, the less attention we put into reading notes and enjoying the environment, because the story line became the linear spine of the game.

    The music was well enjoyed through the levels, and the graphics were beautiful, which I'm sure most people agree with, so there isn't much more to say on that. All politics aside, and just taking the game for face value, it was okay, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the first and I wouldn't enjoy replaying it. Also, I hope multiplayer comes out, because that was my favorite aspect of the first.    … Expand
  20. Blitzlit92
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all: I can understand that people dislike the Game!

    I finished the game today and for me ist is a masterpiece! Here is why:

    Ellie, Ellie, Ellie! That Girl is so badass! i really enjoyed here seeking for revenge and here romance with Dina it all makes here so human (maybe more then some gamers nowadays can handle?)
    I hated to see Joel dying that early in the Game but thats the only thing i really dislike. Ok, maybe i wanted to jump off the roof with abby when i was forced to play her in the second half of the Game but that is what makes the Game so awesome. You have to get over that anger and try to understand what she did (btw i still hate her). It really broke my heart when i had to fight and nearly kill Ellie with her but i still felt glad that Ellie spared her life in the very End. She finally was able to make a cut and move on. I really hope they develop a 3rd Game and Ellie finds back to Dina and JJ, they are both her family and the only way she finds love and peace in the End.

    If you want a game that really gives you unforgetable Memorys and feelings this one is a must-buy.
    For me the best Single Player experience since years.    … Expand
  21. Thelast12356
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível, tecnicamente impecável, demorei um pouco para entender a moral da história, mas quando entendi percebi o quão é profundo e complexo esse jogo… Expand
  22. Bzyk112
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. JoaquinElRuso
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the most beautiful and well-written games I have ever had the pleasure to play.
    The first one is still my favorite, just for the fact that at the time of playing I had no idea what was waiting for me in that game. But this is just Naughty Dog showing that they are masters at what they do. Thank you, Naughty Dog.
  24. Gemara
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    I have just finished the game and I am left with a sense of emptiness and frustration. For someone who had TLoU part 1 dearly in his heart, and who could not wait for the part 2 to come out, I have to say the experience was a punch in the guts.

    Taking all that melodrama apart, and after thinking with a clear head how would I rate this game is that not even the amazing graphics,    I have just finished the game and I am left with a sense of emptiness and frustration. For someone who had TLoU part 1 dearly in his heart, and who could not wait for the part 2 to come out, I have to say the experience was a punch in the guts.

    Taking all that melodrama apart, and after thinking with a clear head how would I rate this game is that not even the amazing graphics, extremely enjoyable game play and mechanics and the enormous appreciation for the level of detail in this game is enough to counterweight the really big flaw of the story, the character development, the order of the events and the unnecessary forced ideologies.

    For Christ sake we the fans grew to love the connection that was developed between Joel and Ellie and within the first two hours of the second game you take that completely away. All the character development of Joel being a survivor is flushed into the toilet...

    This game deserves all the praise for the people that took care about the animations, the graphics, the cut-scenes, the mechanics and the gameplay. Naughty dog has a quality signature in this regard.

    However a big and I mean BIG failure this time was on the narrative and the story telling.

    It is heartbreaking that such an amazing story from part one was completely ruined by the second part, and that this is pretty much unfixable. I now look at the story in a negative light.... Heck I am not even excited for the show being produced by HBO. Not anymore.    … Expand
  25. theholywitcher
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A thrilling, impactful story about violence and revenge. If you try to keep an open mind and an empathetic approach, you have a very high chance of loving this game. Perfect visuals and atmosphere, a detailed world that feels so alive and full of history, improved gameplay and combat mechanics that will let you try many different approaches with different resources. The story is told so nicely that you are faced by a roller coaster ride of emotions: grief, happiness, anger, remorse, forgiveness, hope... Could have benefited from a bit better pacing, especially in the second half, the game in total is really long.… Expand
  26. robotcamel
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I finished this game with mixed feelings. I had to sit and ponder on it for a minute after finishing it. I can understand people's frustration with this game, and understand their betrayal. However, I think that's kind of what the developers were going for. This story is going to leave you questioning who is the bad guy in this story. It's a story of cliche revenge, but takes a uniqueI finished this game with mixed feelings. I had to sit and ponder on it for a minute after finishing it. I can understand people's frustration with this game, and understand their betrayal. However, I think that's kind of what the developers were going for. This story is going to leave you questioning who is the bad guy in this story. It's a story of cliche revenge, but takes a unique perspective on it. I finished the game feeling unsatisfied, yet content. The story does come to an end, but not how I wanted it, nor how I expected it. The game jumps 4 years since Joel saved Ellie in the hospital in Utah, and fills in that gap through out the game with flashbacks. Some of them are really endearing and enjoyable while others leave more to be wanted.

    The Gameplay hasn't changed pretty much at all from the first one. Not the most robust controls in this era of gaming, but the thing about Naughty Dog games isn't ever the Gameplay. It's the stories they tell. It's still a little clunky, but nothing difficult to work with. If you hated the gameplay and don't want more of that then I'd recommend passing on it, but I recommend it to experience the story alone.

    This is not a perfect game by any means, but the story will make you ask questions and leave you thinking. In that Naughty Dog executed wonderfully. I haven't played a game that's made me feel so many feelings in a game. I was happy, sad, angry, and frustrated. It was a wonderful experience.    … Expand
  27. Kloppo321
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Love it. This game is so atmospheric I think it will be a challenge big challenge to beat the naughty dog ​​masterpiece
  28. DemoVon
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    The perfect game to play if you want plot holes,lies from the devs, or just a reason to cry yourself to sleep from how disrespectful this game is to the first one.
  29. vandjac
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely the most impressive game ever made in every way. DO NOT let the haters stop you from experiencing this masterpiece.
  30. Railgun01
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Im sure that this game is one of the best that I played in all my life. Probably has been the best. A lot of thanks Naughty Dog for this master piece.
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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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