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. DCPJunior
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    You may love the story or you may hate the story... but what the game shows with perfection is that we are humans and we screw up (even in a "normal" world, let alone after the apocalipse). The game itself is a masterpiece. Amazing graphics, gameplay etc, Don't let bullies and fake news spreaders (90% of the bad reviews here who hasn't even played the game but are against a progressiveYou may love the story or you may hate the story... but what the game shows with perfection is that we are humans and we screw up (even in a "normal" world, let alone after the apocalipse). The game itself is a masterpiece. Amazing graphics, gameplay etc, Don't let bullies and fake news spreaders (90% of the bad reviews here who hasn't even played the game but are against a progressive agenda that doesn't even exist... but you know them and their nonsense bs, we all do...) spoil it for you: you will be bothered and you will be triggered ( i was many times) but you will have no regrets playing it. And if you are not blind that we all are humans and make mistakes, you will understand it perfectly. Amazing game.… Expand
  2. Elrich
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love the last of us 2, it's my favorite game. The post apocalyptic world, the action, the brutality, the emotions, the unraveling story and character development it's all just perfect. If you like a movie type game, beautiful graphics and animations, with incredibly satisfying gameplay in a violent world... This is the game for you.
  3. Billovercheck
    Jan 27, 2022
    2
    I finally played through this game after going through my library of games that I own but either never finished or never invested much time. Firstly, I really cannot understand how this game won the game of the year. It's really not that good. Maybe it was a weak year for games. The story, the dialogue, and the characters were so dislikable to the point that I just didn't care aboutI finally played through this game after going through my library of games that I own but either never finished or never invested much time. Firstly, I really cannot understand how this game won the game of the year. It's really not that good. Maybe it was a weak year for games. The story, the dialogue, and the characters were so dislikable to the point that I just didn't care about any of those three elements of the game. Let me preface that I wasn't uber invested in the story of the first game but I recall that I enjoyed the game and the ending was pretty emotional. The graphics look great and are the only strong point of the game in my opinion. The gameplay is okay but repetitive and doesn't really introduce anything new or innovative. After playing this game, I know why so many people hate it, and they have every right to hate it. There's no way this game should be rated at a 9 or 10 as many review sites gave it.… Expand
  4. Gamecow
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Fill all expectations and more. After finishing this game I am blown away. Clever storytelling, where you get an insight to the main and side characters stories and feelings in depth. It is brutal, scary and emotional. Full of varied action scenes and great visuals. Good animations. Strongly recommend this game.
  5. Hidding8
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Breathtaking. Brilliant. Every single bit of the game. Can’t seem to understand any of the negative critics.
  6. KariMo_Oki
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece game ! best game ever played in my life having + 25 years of playing video games. Not everyone will like it but this what makes a game as memorable as this one, love it or hate it !
  7. TunaLion
    Jan 26, 2022
    0
    This game is a really bad attempt at a cash grab while trying to stick it for some reason to all the fans of the original
  8. Soba4aga
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    The best game. The best game. The best game. The best game.The best game. The best game
  9. Evoo
    Jan 25, 2022
    0
    That is the most stupid game ive ever played. Whole plot of that garbage doesnt make any sense.
  10. Dragos02
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    This is a game for adults. For people who lived tragedies, disappointments, who felt the pain in the guts. And for no reason - because this is the way life works. My respects for the bravery of the producers to go with such a story. They've known for sure that they will get angry a lot of "immature" fans - kind of super-hero type of movies (all is good and happy in the end)
  11. Parzival_89
    Jan 25, 2022
    0
    I can't imagine how a developer could destroy such a great series so completely. It's just so BAD compared to the first. What the f@%k is going on with games ?!
  12. Aleeenija
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    the best narrative, gameplay and characters just one of the best game of all time.So much better than the first one
  13. moboy02
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    A very Intense game with some very emotional moments, some of the storylines will stay with you long after playing the game. Really enjoyed playing this. Worthy successor to the first game.
  14. Cesar1112
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is very entertaining, I started off hating Abby after what she did to Joel but by the end of the game, I honestly grew attached to her character. If you find this game on sale, highly recommend buying it and trying it for yourself.… Expand
  15. eeyeforker
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    I love a challenging narrative. It doesn't scare me. So many of the negative reviews here are super bigoted.
  16. Nomax
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Вообщем сюжет вышел весьма спорным, но в остальном претензий к игре абсолютно никаких, обязательно к прохождению.
  17. gordoninc
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    It looks and feels better than part I. Especially on PS5, where it runs nicely at 60 fps in 4k.
    However, it’s irritating a bit with the amount of LGBTQ+ elements in the game. I find it not possible not to notice that it’s overwhelmingly lot in nowadays TV and game productions.
    Seattle is boring at some point. However, it might have been my fault a bit, as I tend to play all options and    It looks and feels better than part I. Especially on PS5, where it runs nicely at 60 fps in 4k.
    However, it’s irritating a bit with the amount of LGBTQ+ elements in the game. I find it not possible not to notice that it’s overwhelmingly lot in nowadays TV and game productions.
    Seattle is boring at some point. However, it might have been my fault a bit, as I tend to play all options and side quests.
    Weapons and gadgets are interesting.
    The game went quite slowly and long to me. The story is simply long. When I thought that’s it, it appeared that there was still much left. Iis it good or bad?
    The most mixed feelings are of course about the choice of narration and control over opposite camps in the game. Decisions feel irrational and illogical. But we don’t have a choice here. I couldn’t put myself in their shoes.
    There is this feeling at the end of the game that creators threw themselves into a deep water and couldn’t fulfill the task according to expectations.
    All in all it’s still a great game and quite different to others, I believe.    … Expand
  18. guitar185
    Jul 13, 2020
    0
    This game while beautiful and at times breathtaking aesthetically , its a disaster of a story with game mechanics that are at best old and recycled. The writers of this game fundamentally misunderstand what makes a good story and instead create a take that is at best described as schizophrenic. Naughty Dog really missed the boat on this one, too in live with themselves to see that thisThis game while beautiful and at times breathtaking aesthetically , its a disaster of a story with game mechanics that are at best old and recycled. The writers of this game fundamentally misunderstand what makes a good story and instead create a take that is at best described as schizophrenic. Naughty Dog really missed the boat on this one, too in live with themselves to see that this story and game would/could never connect with their fans.… Expand
  19. chronicrenegade
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a wonderful game with relatable characters and a gut wrenching story. Ellie and Joel return with the sequel to a phenomenal game that has been improved upon in nearly every aspect. The new gameplay mechanics feel fresh (modding weapons), the accessibility options are numerous and one of the best in the games industry currently, and it just feels GOOD. I had a blastThe Last of Us Part 2 is a wonderful game with relatable characters and a gut wrenching story. Ellie and Joel return with the sequel to a phenomenal game that has been improved upon in nearly every aspect. The new gameplay mechanics feel fresh (modding weapons), the accessibility options are numerous and one of the best in the games industry currently, and it just feels GOOD. I had a blast playing this game. The story can be very dark and does get a bit pretentious at times, but the game makes up for it with the stunning visuals, fun gameplay, compelling worldbuilding and characters, and highly interactive environments.

    Overall, this game is in one of my top ten favorites of all time. I highly recommend it, especially for fans of the first game.

    edit: lol @ all the salty, fragile egos voting this non-helpful    … Expand
  20. Wiesmak
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay improved much, in comparassingwith the first one, the music is best i've ever heard in a video game, same goes for the graphics and performance, since we're talking performance, let's actually talk about the actors, they did an extraordinary job, the story is best i've ever seen not just in a video, but in general.… Expand
  21. Kwstis_Sidi
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Short description of the game:
    The Last of Us Part II is a 2020 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. Set five years after The Last of Us (2013), the game focuses on two playable characters in a post-apocalyptic United States whose lives intertwine Story / atmosphere: 9/10
    Interesting and convinving story, well    Short description of the game:
    The Last of Us Part II is a 2020 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. Set five years after The Last of Us (2013), the game focuses on two playable characters in a post-apocalyptic United States whose lives intertwine Story / atmosphere: 9/10
    Interesting and convinving story, well balanced and integrated into the gameplay. As an additional positive element I was very surprised to find out that the Ophiocordyceps unilateralis exist in real life and it acts in the same way, infecting antis (There is a BBC documentary which explains the phenomenon). Gameplay: 10/10
    Dynamic, interesting and balanced gameplay able to create emotions and transpose the player into an action thriller movie protagonist. Graphics & sound: 10/10
    The Last of us part 2 is a beautiful game, delivering a gorgeous environment which manages to convince and contribue to the game's atmosphere. When it snows or it rains the entire environement shows, sounds and  feels like it. Additionally all the sounds greatly contribue to the atmosphere and the created tension. The background music, the cinematic music, even the music at the menu integrates well with the theme of the game. Game functiinality & bugs: 9/10:
    Only one bug encountered during swimming in a reservoir which threw me out of the textured walls. Value for money: 10/10
    The game will give you your money's worth even if you buy it full price, due to the interesting stroy, the convincing atmosphere and the awsome gameplay. Conclusion: 10/10
    Playing "The past of us part 2" is TIME WELL SPENT. It is a good game. Do not listen to the haters frustrated by the outcome of the story, just give it a try and you will not regret it! May your survival be long and your death be swift!    … Expand
  22. Zaitron
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Es un juego increíble y si no te gusto esta secuela no entendiste el primer juego.
  23. ursepppu2516
    Jan 22, 2022
    0
    bad story ruined the years hard work of the whole naughty dog.

    That is not the game supposed to be.
  24. Unlimited_DarK
    Jan 21, 2022
    2
    Great graphics, great gameplay. Story wasn’t the best, as a lot was lacking in the sense of some characters development. Bought this game upon release now never picked it up again after the first play through. Not even worth selling as it’s now going on eBay brand new and sealed for 7 quid. On the plus side it does make a good coaster
  25. makarosu
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Ущемленные ставят 0, норм люди ставят 7 и ваше так как эта игра заслуживает оценки. Но сказать что вторая часть лучше первой, к сожалению, нельзя.
  26. Davi2590
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Sem dúvidas, é o jogo do ano, gráficos excelentes, história muito profunda (traz algumas polemicas) é incrível jogar, o nível de detalhes é impressionante e também é importante ressaltar que é muito interpretativo. Te garanto que passara horas jogando essa maravilha.
  27. Markitz
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Great game in all aspects. A must have, specially if you liked the first part. Those who just focused on inclusion, clearly didn't pay atention or simply didn't play the game.
  28. Kv123
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    SPOILERS FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVENT PLAYED THE GAME

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------- First of all I want to say that of course there are people that genuinely disliked the game which is fine because what I'm about to say is just my opinion as well. So obviously the main reason there are so many bad reviews about a weak plot is because of how quick    SPOILERS FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVENT PLAYED THE GAME

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------- First of all I want to say that of course there are people that genuinely disliked the game which is fine because what I'm about to say is just my opinion as well.

    So obviously the main reason there are so many bad reviews about a weak plot is because of how quick and brutally Joel got killed in TLOU part 2. I am a big TLOU fan and I cant lie, I was pretty sad and angry when I first realised he had died and wasn't coming back. That the character we've played as for so many hours, that we've traveled across the US with, was gone and you couldn't do anything about it. But I think that this characters death alone makes people angry enough to think it's a bad game, is the reason why the game is so good. You feel the same way as Ellie, you can relate to Ellie when walking down that brutal, bloody path of revenge because one of your favorite characters got killed. I don't know about you, but in the beginning of TLOU part 2 I was happily killing everyone that got in my way to avenge Joel, but towards the end, and after seeing abby's perspective, I understood her point of view more. Imagine being abby instead of Ellie in TLOU 1 and some crazy guy with hundreds of deaths to his name killed your father who was trying to discover a cure for the fungus killing most of humanity for the past 20 years. I definitely still hate her for doing what she did, but I understand her reasons which makes her a great antagonist. The truth is, if Ellie killed her, someone else would have probably killed Ellie, and then Dina or someone would kill that person, and then another person would kill Dina and so on. But Ellie, realizing killing abby wont bring Joel back, and already traumatized by all of the countless people shes killed, decided to not kill abby, which would've probably haunted her for the rest of her life. This game is very **** sad, devastating and heartbreaking, but that's just the way TLOU's dark, gritty and realistic world is. It's not a game about flowers and sunshine. Sure, there are lighthearted moments (which I love they make me very happy), but all of the characters are forced to a violent lifestyle, if not to defend themselves from hunters, it's to be able to live with the constant threat of infected. Joel dying is probably one of the saddest moments in gaming but it's also what makes TLOU part 2 TLOU part 2. It immediately sets the tone and you're like 'oh **** that really happened. It's about to get really dark and brutal.' Basically what I'm trying to say is that Joel's death and the entire story with Ellie, who was once a little girl always joking around but now murdering people whilst traumatizing herself because of how angry and broken she is, is the saddest thing ever, but it also makes it one of the best games ever. All these emotions. It's amazing what ND have done with the sequel. Everything you've done and experienced, all leading up to this dark, depressing ending. It really makes you feel something.

    And that's just talking about one aspect of the story jesus I could talk for days about this. But other than the amazing story, you cant deny that the graphics, first of all, are beautiful. I mean, next time you play the game, take a second to look at the environment. The details. It all looks so real. It continues to amaze me how far games have come.

    Next thing I want to talk about is the combat. It's so **** flawless and cool, a perfect mixture of brutality and swiftness. This really makes any encounter feel like a movie.

    And then of course there's the acting. I literally cant find the words to describe how amazing and realistic the acting is. All these amazing and talented actors are what bring the characters alive. It's what makes a game better then lots of movies.

    And finally the sound design. I'm sure you've already noticed this in TLOU part 1. Its beautiful. That's all I have to say.

    All of that put together by lots of talented developers, programmers, designers and the rest of the people that worked on the game creates this amazing, emotional and beautiful game. Don't let one moment ruin this beautiful cinematic piece of art.

    But of course that's just my opinion about The Last Of Us part II. (To all of the people sending hate to abby's voice actor and face model, how does it feel to be an immature full of **** disgusting unlikable person. Feel free to change.)    … Expand
  29. Botono
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Some of the best writing not only in video games, but in media in general. Just like in film, the story is being told to us not made by us. There are no choices we as gamers get to make that will change the outcome. But, we are forced to participate in the events and so internalize them, making the emotional impacts much deeper. People looking for a power fantasy are playing the wrong game.
  30. AM89
    Dec 1, 2021
    1
    Give me a refund please! Without going into any spoilers here i will just say that if the first game was a one of a kind masterpiece, this Part II crap is an absolute waste of time and money. I am giving it 1 for graphic designs. I would have given it 0.5 but unfortunately that is not an option here. Y’all ought to go out and buy Death Stranding though. Now that is a real and talentedGive me a refund please! Without going into any spoilers here i will just say that if the first game was a one of a kind masterpiece, this Part II crap is an absolute waste of time and money. I am giving it 1 for graphic designs. I would have given it 0.5 but unfortunately that is not an option here. Y’all ought to go out and buy Death Stranding though. Now that is a real and talented screenplay writing. The plot is so deep that will blow your mind away, the idea behind it, is so clever that is nothing less than ingenious. Nothing like this complete nonsense here.… Expand
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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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