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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  1. Vikady
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. imma say only this. I dont care about abby. She can die in pain, along with her wolf friends.
    I haven't finished the game yet, but i know that i will be playing roughly 12 HOURS WITH SOMEONE I DONT GIVE A SINGLE **** FURTHERMORE I CAN SAY I HATE HER FOR WHAT SHE DID and ubwant me to pleay as her? Hell nah boy.    … Expand
  2. gamefreaks
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game dynamics are great, but I will not talk positively about the story.
    Revenge is a bad thing.
    This game, whose main sense was the story, was boring.It's not pleasurable.    … Expand
  3. WorldWyn
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics. Poor scenerio decision. Plus you can't kill Joel damn it...… Expand
  4. asdfg3003
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Imagine if you watch the Gordon Freeman died in a new Half Life series.
    Imagine if you watch the Master Chief died in a new Halo series.

    What the hell is going on this company??
    I still can't believe what I saw...
    I've had never write reviews on this site before, but right now, I feel so much anger, so I've come here
    to give this glorious ZERO score.
  5. flapjack28
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't even need to explain it if you've played or watched any of the game you know how much is wrong with it, plot wise, gameplay wise, character wise and the message they're trying to send as well. It's like the Last Jedi all over again. Absolute garbage I'd rather watch Game of Thrones Season 8 every day for the rest of my life than play this game ever again. … Expand
  6. RognirSigdir
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The game narrative is horrible, the political massage feels really forced and the character development make no sense and everything happens only for the plots sake.
  7. jimkongnu
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found the new characters and their deaths to be un-impactful, and the death of a good character from the original game illogical and lazy. Many of the portions of the game played as abby were also very mundane and boring. Overall everything else was great except for the plethora of bugs that somehow went unnoticed.… Expand
  8. Wuhan_
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    I was so hyped for this game for years and it delivered absolutely nothing expect amazing graphics and gameplay... that’s it. Characters suck and no I’m not a anti homo or anti woman. No one likes Abby. They ruined Ellie and Joel and made them stupid. I couldn’t care less about Dina or Jesse. I’m gonna pretend this sequel doesn’t exist.
  9. cyberyu
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    bought the game, played for 10 hours, returned and refund. don't buy this game, if you want to buy, wait for $10 2nd hand, you will thank me later
  10. Oathfish
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is another piece of evidence that the industry is growing up. Alongside God of War, this game will be remembered by many people as a watershed moment in game narrative - and unlike the AAA narrative space that the original helped create, the Last of Use Part II has stretched beyond the story of a taciturn father figure to focus on a relatively unique perspective - that of the kids who are left behind when the last connection to the old world are out of the picture.

    //Graphics//
    One thing that everyone tends to agree on (even those who profess to loath the game) is that it's a looker. And it is. This game is so beautiful (even on a base PS4) that I found myself stopping over and over again just to take it in. The amount of detail in each play space is phenomenal. The variance in locations is impressive (given that the game takes place in one city). The lighting, the effects, the arena design, all fantastic. There are many locations in this game that will stick with me just as long as the story beats.

    But the real star here is the facial animations. A testament to the actors and the animators that even the smallest emotion comes through in a believable way, helping create untold depth to the characters.

    //Gameplay//
    This game starts where the first left off and goes a little deeper with the mechanics. Make no mistake, it plays better than the original in terms of moment to moment combat, but it is certainly more of the same - and certainly less impressive than the original gameplay trailer. Still, it provides enough variety to stop you from getting bored.

    What might be more divisive however is the amount of downtime between combat sections. This is a slower-paced affair than the first game. With long stretches of exploration and scavenging between brief-but-brutal battle arenas. For some, this might be a downside. For me, however, it made each encounter feel much more personal and important and helped me avoid the fatigue that tends to set in games like Doom or even Ellie's last adventure.

    //Story//
    When you see people giving this game a 3 or a 0 rating, their main complaint is the story. Right out the gate then, these reviews aren't really credible - since visuals, design, and gameplay alone should net this game more than these paltry scores. It is ironic that the same people who complain about the big outlets being paid to give this game 10 out of 10 scores are putting out reviews that are disingenuous. Story is but one pillar of game design, even a complete miss in this department shouldn't sink a game to a 3 or 0 - if so, Breath of the Wild should be sitting just as low on the scale.

    The story of Last of Us II is a thoughtful discussion on revenge and the cycle of violence. Yeah. You've all heard the copy on this. No surprises here. But it's also a story about the world the generation born to the apocalypse want to make. Will it be marked by the destruction and violence of the old guard, or will it be something new? Time and again along their journey toward this answer, our characters watch parents and parent figures fall victim to their violence and will struggle to find the right way forward. It's a mature story and a thoughtful one, well-told and with a conclusion that is well-earned.

    However. It is not an easy story to tell in the medium. A lot of people are going to check out at the start, when the inciting incident for the story occurs. More are going to check out at the mid-point, where Naughty Dog forces the player to do something that is uncomfortable by design. That's okay. No one is to blame if this isn't the story for you. Not Naughty Dog. Not the player. Pick up another game and move on. Or give it some time and come back to it - I promise that it's worth it, if you're willing to give the developers the benefit of the doubt.

    For me, the story is a knockout. A real sign of the medium maturing. And while it is a little over-long, by the time the credits roll, it more and earns its runtime.

    //Elephant in the Room//
    This is a watershed moment for representation in videogames. It has white, black, Asian, Middle Eastern, male, female, trans, straight, gay, bi, old, young characters throughout. The main character is a lesbian. A major character is a straight woman whose body reflects years of training and warfighting (no, she's not trans as many "not transphobic" people keep shouting. Another member of the core cast is trans. A couple are white straight males.

    This is not a game that pushes a SJW agenda (whatever that is). It's a game that represents a wide range of people who happen to exist in this world. And it's really nice to get to see stories from these perspectives - especially those perspectives that I don't personally know. Because, isn't that kind of the magic of videogames as a medium? That we can inhabit worlds and perspectives different from our own?    … Expand
  11. Lizardman2
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. se han cagado en todo, lo siento mucho pero es así personajes que cambian de opinión porque si y duele… Expand
  12. austinsmith1787
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect and I have a feeling in a few years people will start appreciate the game more, because this game is supposed to make you feel pain
  13. Ssggee
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the first game, but I stopped playing this game after they killed off Joel in the way they did. Way to ruin a game Druckmann.… Expand
  14. CanadaGamer2000
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    I loved TLOU - The story was sad but hopeful - bonds were made - I cared about the characters and what happened to them - I was on the edge of my seat willing them to get away from attacks - my heart pounded and I was joyful and relieved for their success and victories. I owned it on PS3 then bought it on PS4 for the upgraded graphics, TLOU Part II is a terrible story - it's like it wasI loved TLOU - The story was sad but hopeful - bonds were made - I cared about the characters and what happened to them - I was on the edge of my seat willing them to get away from attacks - my heart pounded and I was joyful and relieved for their success and victories. I owned it on PS3 then bought it on PS4 for the upgraded graphics, TLOU Part II is a terrible story - it's like it was written by someone that had no connection at all to the 1st TLOU. The only connections I made to this story was when I play Ellie or the flashbacks to Ellie and Joel (loved the spaceship launch part - I cried). When I had to play as Abby I felt nothing (no fear of dying, didn't care, no joy at her victories, didn't care, no sympathy for her when she was hit or hurt or taken captive, didn't care). I want to give this a 0 but due to the graphics, scenery, game mechanics and playing as Ellie I give it a 3. I will tell you that I wont be buying it when it comes out on PS5 and I will never buy a Naughty Dog game again on the faith that you actually give a crap about your fans. Naughty Dog has the right to make a story that they own the rights to and I have the right to not to give them my money unless they earn my business back with thoughtful well written story driven games like TLOU1.… Expand
  15. vladko_oladko
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is a great game with an amazing and complex story. I got a lot of emotions playing it and I really don't understand these negative comments.
  16. Ballo419
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    My first time writing a review for a game. I am a 55 year old gamer, who has played his share of great games in my lifetime. This is one of the best. I understand that this game may not be for everyone, and I get some of the hate. Is this a perfect 10 game, no. Is it a great game, for me, yes. If you play the entire game, and take it at face value, it is a great, moving experience.My first time writing a review for a game. I am a 55 year old gamer, who has played his share of great games in my lifetime. This is one of the best. I understand that this game may not be for everyone, and I get some of the hate. Is this a perfect 10 game, no. Is it a great game, for me, yes. If you play the entire game, and take it at face value, it is a great, moving experience. The story is very emotional and heartfelt. The graphics and presentation are top notch. Sound design is fantastic. The combat in this game is some of the best that I have experienced in a third person action game. This game is one that any fan of The Last of Us should experience, first hand.

    Some minor pacing issues, and the violence might be a little much for some people.

    I give this game a solid 9 out of 10. It is no zero, that is for sure!    … Expand
  17. IJACKI
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Damn politics
    Scam trailer
    Waited for many years and thought it was a good work
    It turned out to be a bad work
    Never trust this company again
    I was so excited after reading the trailer
    Actually played it very heartache
  18. alexhp510
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Neil Druckmann should be fired from Naughty Dog and apologize publicly. i'm not buying another game from Naughty Dog.
  19. Lastofus2sucked
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was absolute garbage. The damage done to the characters that I love is irreparable. From Joel being brutally beaten to death to Tommy being left blind, paralyzed and alone, to being forced to play as Joel's killer for hours on end in a horrific attempt to make us empathize with his murderer, this whole game is a dumpster fire thats only purpose in existing is to sacrifice what we love on it to the woke gods. As far as I'm concerned there never was a Last of Us 2.… Expand
  20. Ajeno
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    Gameplay, graphics awesome 10/10 History, narrative, character development, story, felt rushed, characters feel like a cat walking in the background. One of the worst games that I have played. So sad that this is where they wanted to take the story of ellie and joel. Why was abby a main character???? She wasn't in any of the trailers! Pathetic
  21. dinorno
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute garbage. They broke the characters from a game thet was amazing and made them into something that just is not the last of us 2. Its crap.… Expand
  22. Amirnunez
    Jun 29, 2020
    3
    Great graphics, very beautiful game, but.... The storyline is horrible, there are a plethora of holes through the story, and the the game does not consider the main characters mental processing and behavior from part one, it's as if they are two separate characters.
  23. Scribbs
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    The worst storytelling ever! Completely destroyed the first one. I’m gonna pretend this game doesn’t even exist.
  24. sleepypeanut
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Play—and finish—the game. Open your mind, and then make your own decision.
  25. Moses7
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Completely threw away the hype of the story with garbage story changes and writing. Also forced us to play “Abby”, an annoying and frustrating character, for half of the game in order to try and sympathize with them. Political presence needs to stay out of video games.
  26. Scadro
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I loved the game, it has improved gameplay over the last part,the visuals are the most stunning visuals a PS4 has ever had, but it's biggest trap is its story. You either love it, or hate it.
    Many people expected (and wanted) a story concept like the Last of us Part 1 , but Naughty Dog did not think that was a good reason to make a sequel, so they went for something totally different,    I loved the game, it has improved gameplay over the last part,the visuals are the most stunning visuals a PS4 has ever had, but it's biggest trap is its story. You either love it, or hate it.
    Many people expected (and wanted) a story concept like the Last of us Part 1 , but Naughty Dog did not think that was a good reason to make a sequel, so they went for something totally different, which is a really bold move. The result is a story you cannot describe as comfort food, but makes you feel a lot of mixed emotions, like it intended to.    … Expand
  27. Anarki311
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los graficos son geaniales la jugabilidad es buena el desarrollo narrativo es mediocre, el final es vacio y lo que más molesta la inclusividad forzada y la propaganda política.… Expand
  28. Saaad05
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    3 star for amazing graphic and fight mechanic so fluid and giving you motive in the game until Abby part. I did not give two rats a#$ about her part but I push on through hoping I can forgive. After beating it I'm disappointed I wasted 60 dollars and two weeks that I cant get back.
  29. AnakinSkye
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Game is good and that is from someone who actually enjoyed the first game and got attached to botj Joel and Ellie. The thing about this game is it doesn't have enough mature audience and as a result, sees the whole game as this one scene of a beloved character death without even considering why it happened in the first place. I think the world design is superb and actually improved fromGame is good and that is from someone who actually enjoyed the first game and got attached to botj Joel and Ellie. The thing about this game is it doesn't have enough mature audience and as a result, sees the whole game as this one scene of a beloved character death without even considering why it happened in the first place. I think the world design is superb and actually improved from previous Naughty Dog titles. People just really need to try playing with an open mind because the world of The Last of Us is not a world of happy endings and fantasies. One downside I guess is there were unnecessary scenes that didn't quite impress me but overall, it really is a nice game. Art is not meant to please everybody and I think Naughty Dog won't impress everyone at this point, but for a major developer to have this courage in storytelling and game design, I gotta give them a 10.… Expand
  30. SageStew
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely epic, but the combat system is annoying at the end. One of the best experiences someone can have on gamming, finished In 30hours.
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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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