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. OmerAlazawy
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    The first game to ever make me feel sadness in the last boss fight.
    The order of the flashbacks or the story in general could have been a better, but I appreciate how they made me sympathise with Abby and Ellie.
  2. imodeveloperlab
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us part 2 is a phenomenal game in nearly all aspects including story telling, gameplay and graphics :)
  3. uncontrol
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Все оценки, которые ставят как минимум, меньше 8/10, необоснованные и написаны школьниками. Которые не понимают всю глубину сюжета и раскрытия характера персонажей.

    Элли, в течении всей своей жизни испытала множество травм, в том числе психологических. Суть, которую доносят авторы игры: "Насилие - порождает насилие" и нет смысла бомбить, что концовка не та, которую все хотели или    Все оценки, которые ставят как минимум, меньше 8/10, необоснованные и написаны школьниками. Которые не понимают всю глубину сюжета и раскрытия характера персонажей.

    Элли, в течении всей своей жизни испытала множество травм, в том числе психологических.

    Суть, которую доносят авторы игры: "Насилие - порождает насилие" и нет смысла бомбить, что концовка не та, которую все хотели или предсказывали. Она ровно та, которая должна быть. Игра от этого хуже не стала и рейтинг понижать - нет смысла.

    Мой вердикт: 10/10    … Expand
  4. Tloufan12
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I have never felt so emotionally engaged in a game before, I highly recommend it, but need to have an open mind and let the story play out, instead of trying to fight it. Brilliant game!!
  5. MarquisdeOlivie
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Although I have read negativ comments about it before even I have played this game, but now after I just finished it I would say that this is a game that will provide you with adrenaline, emotions and an exciting story.
  6. William45
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I really liked it. Probably because I played it and didn't just watch a salty YouTuber play it
  7. Serch1
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece !!
    I Love how complex the characters are, and how can you see a history from different Point of views!!
  8. TaterSauce
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a fascinating game. The story doesn't play out how I would have wanted it to go (I would have loved more time on the road with Joel and the older Ellie), but considering the direction the writers felt they needed to go, it's a very impressive and gut-wrenching story. I've never been affected emotionally by a game like I was by this one.

    Gameplay wise, it's nothing groundbreaking (save for the animations), but it's very fun and tense. And it's all wrapped up in superlative graphics and sound design.    … Expand
  9. Kxngtaj
    Jul 7, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Think they could have done way better with this game. I dont mind the fact that joel died its just the way the killed him just made me hat the story and the fact that you play as ellie and travel across the country kill so many people but you find the person responsible for Joel’s death but you let them go and i hate the fact that you play more as abby than ellie… Expand
  10. cinephil
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Don't listen to all the bad reviews between the 1 to 5 range. Honestly, it is a very good game there is just a bunch of people hurt that for 1 time, it is not a game centered around being a badass male and they wanted another story. Now otherwise, the graphics, gameplay and storytelling is on par or better with the first which makes it a very good game. The gameplay is improved while notDon't listen to all the bad reviews between the 1 to 5 range. Honestly, it is a very good game there is just a bunch of people hurt that for 1 time, it is not a game centered around being a badass male and they wanted another story. Now otherwise, the graphics, gameplay and storytelling is on par or better with the first which makes it a very good game. The gameplay is improved while not adding much except for greater variety of weapons. One of the only complain I have (SPOILER) is that the ending is lackluster. There is no real resolution between the two protagonists which is unfortunate and makes the ending fall flat compared to the first game.… Expand
  11. Curufin906
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    best game i have ever played. This game is getting zeroes from mainly two groups of people. People who are saying the is sjw propaganda which is just completely untrue. The other is those who wanted the same dynamic as the first game. They wanted Ellie and Joels Roadtrip part 2 but instead they got the repercussions of what happened in the first game. Just because the story has a dark andbest game i have ever played. This game is getting zeroes from mainly two groups of people. People who are saying the is sjw propaganda which is just completely untrue. The other is those who wanted the same dynamic as the first game. They wanted Ellie and Joels Roadtrip part 2 but instead they got the repercussions of what happened in the first game. Just because the story has a dark and depressing tone doesn't make it a 0.… Expand
  12. Jjtierney02
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I loved it, it had everything I was looking for, excellent gameplay, visuals, and story.
  13. ascjneto
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Technical review: score 9.5/10
    Its a MASTERPIECE, all animations are superb, game is smooth etc...it indeed improved upon the previous game.
    Nick-picky: You can't disable film grain effect, every other game I played which has this effect offers an option to turn it off. Another issue I noticed seems related the (aggressive) motion blur, causing a weird effect on the top of the screen when    Technical review: score 9.5/10
    Its a MASTERPIECE, all animations are superb, game is smooth etc...it indeed improved upon the previous game.
    Nick-picky: You can't disable film grain effect, every other game I played which has this effect offers an option to turn it off.
    Another issue I noticed seems related the (aggressive) motion blur, causing a weird effect on the top of the screen when rotating camera fast in some scenarios, almost like a screen tearing. Turning down the effect to 5/10 seems to have helped a bit.

    Story/Character review: Score 8/10
    Whether you like the story or not its a MATTER OF PERSONAL TASTE.
    The studio's vision definitely didn't match what I expected for a sequel, but it doesn't make it a bad thing at all, everyone is entitled to an opinion, and they could only make one story, from their own minds.
    The one thing I didn't like much is that they tried too much to pull some things and cause game to be boring at times.
    Character progression exists and it is an important part of the whole thing. However, I feel that the characters lack charisma.    … Expand
  14. Tickled
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best games I have ever played with the most tense story I've ever experienced in a video game. I genuinely don't understand the people who dislike the story, as it's a constant barrage of drama and tension that pulls on your heartstrings from start to finish. If you like realistic stories told without pandering to an audience's expectations, whims, and/or desires, thisThis is one of the best games I have ever played with the most tense story I've ever experienced in a video game. I genuinely don't understand the people who dislike the story, as it's a constant barrage of drama and tension that pulls on your heartstrings from start to finish. If you like realistic stories told without pandering to an audience's expectations, whims, and/or desires, this game is perfect.

    The only small complaints I have with this game, which I also have with the first game, is the way the way it tries to force jump scares. Both this game and the first have a "listening" ability, which outlines creatures, and an ability to throw a bottle or brick to make noise. For whatever reason, the listening ability will frequently not show enemies that are actually there in order for the game to "get you" with a jump scare. These scares feel very cheap and, to stress, this is also the biggest flaw of the first game. If you didn't mind it in the first game, you won't mind it now. Just know, if you're not the best with scary games, that may be an issue.

    Besides that small issue, this is the prettiest game I've ever played with some of the best performances and one of the best stories I've ever consumed. Absolutely recommended.    … Expand
  15. Virtualkook
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I ACTUALLY played the game, and im not much of a reviewer, but man was thus fame a rollercoaster of emotions. No game has made me cry so often as this. Gameplay was smooth and swift, the level design was beautifulky done s well as the ambiance. Story wise, did not expect how it went AT ALL. My biggest opinion on what i wouldved changed would be the organization if the flashbacks. It seemedI ACTUALLY played the game, and im not much of a reviewer, but man was thus fame a rollercoaster of emotions. No game has made me cry so often as this. Gameplay was smooth and swift, the level design was beautifulky done s well as the ambiance. Story wise, did not expect how it went AT ALL. My biggest opinion on what i wouldved changed would be the organization if the flashbacks. It seemed a little thrown all over and kinda felt stretched out halfway through playing it. But **** its a beautifully chaotic, raw story. Pulls on your heartstrings alot and makes you see things in a different persepective. Thoroughly enjoyed playing it and even though i had this empty feeling in the end, it took a whole day to take it all in and i accepted the ending as it is.… Expand
  16. JKer88
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Ignore all the negative reviews. The game and storyline is epic! Twist and turns and completely engaging. Play the first game so you understand the characters. Foks that are upset by the story probably are thinking surface-level and not paying attention to all of the details and underlying character dilemmas throughout the game. LOVE LAST OF US! Cannot wait for the TV Series!
  17. Jguzman279
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game would have gotten a 4 maybe 5 out of 10, but it is so bad that i couldn’t even finish my new game+. I beat it on survivor so there are some pretty tough parts that are challenging. It seemed more like a chore to play the game as I had wasted 60 dollars on it with a digital pre order. I couldn’t go through the story a second time. It’s just so bad. There is so much wasted potential with the game. The game is horrible so much that I didn’t even want to play the first one anymore. I took time to download the first one then thought what is the point of even playing it. That’s how bad this game is. It has completely ruined the entire franchise. I cannot even play the first the last of us. The story made me cringe. The love triangles were not necessary. The choices people made are bad, Mel being pregnant. I think they could have done a way better job with the story. Graphics are nice, gameplay is good but sometimes a little glitchy where I couldn’t see the NPCs or they randomly show up in front of me. There were times when I would be sneaking and get noticed by someone not there. It makes that weird sound when your spotted that happened so many times that made me think who the f*** spotted me. Also the dodge command seemed to be broken. I would press it and nothing happened next thing I know I’m getting shredded by a runner. Gameplay could have been better. I wanted to give 5/10 but just can’t because as I was writing this i remembered all the BS i was put through with mechanics.… Expand
  18. danieljaelee
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I totally understand why lots of people dislike the game. Just like many, when I was playing it through and it switched to Abby, I had a very sour view of it all. Some, as well as myself, regard the first Last of Us game as the one of the best played. In the first game, we fell in love with the characters and especially the chemistry between both Joel and Ellie. And like a massive punch in the gut, we had to watch Joel suddenly seem out of character in helping Abby and was pummeled with a golf club in the first two-three hours of the game. I was distraught and utterly disappointed. However throughout TLOU2, it made me feel. It was an experience where I was in the shoes of both Ellie and Abby. With everything the game illustrated about the revenge cycle, it made me realize as much as I wanted Ellie to kill Abby ... it would’ve made no difference. The last fight between both Ellie and Abby made me feel extremely uncomfortable, and I was finally able to see Ellie was absolutely entrenched in her own guilt of losing Joel through the whole journey. Right when Ellie was about to start up her father-daughter relationship with Joel again, Joel murdered the next day. To this, the utilization of the central song (“If I ever were to lose you ...”) almost wraps the whole journey of Ellie’s together. In the final moments of the game, I was able to feel how lost and empty Ellie must have felt. Sure. It wasn’t an experience I was expecting. Initially, it wasn’t one I was enjoying either. I would’ve instantly loved it if the game went as I expected. But, happily ever after was never what TLOU was about. Though we fell in love with Joel and Ellie, the first game made us oblivious to what was happening outside of a certain scope. Seeing into Abby’s story was a slap in the face. But for me, it was almost needed in order to understand the world outside of Ellie and Joel’s relationship. Most of us agree that the visuals and the game mechanics were stunning. And props to Naughty Dog for all the accessibility options. I rated it a 10 because I’ve never had such an experience with a game before. It’s a bitter game but it’s one where I really understood and soberly felt what Ellie was going through.… Expand
  19. Dompapz
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    One of the worst sequels Of a franchise to ever exist. Please do not waste your money on this game. If you loved the Last Of Us, you will absolutely dislike this game in its entirety. Horrible story line that is filled with politically driven ideas, lazy writing and immoral actions with no justification.
  20. Dani03030303
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Es un gran juego con una historia buena y con personajes complejos y que parecen reales
  21. Metr72rus
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличное продолжение которое шокировало до глубины души... История о бесполезности мести и ее последствиях... О жестокости и бессмыслености войны. А технически это шедевр на 10 из 10. Лебединная песня ноти дог и возможностей пс 4 про! После прохождения пустота внутри на неделю минимум (… Expand
  22. thejudasbob
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Its not perfect, I could have done without the target practice 15 hours in, its a little bit bloated at times. But what this game achieves on so many levels will be a point of comparison for all AAA games for years to come. What the narrative does with a simple revenge plot is incredible, and uses the medium of games in ways that no movie ever could.
  23. JustGuybrush
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The story might not be the one you want, but it's a great story nevertheless. If you have a heart and a brain, this game will move you like no other.
  24. Xx_Gawin_xX
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This Game is amazing! I Love the Gameplay and the harmony of Joel and Ellie. But what I don‘t like is ABBY. I respect the actress no question she did a perfect Job. And I respect the choices Naughty Dog made. But I really don’t care about Abbys Story. And that is a Fact! I appreciate all the work and all the crunch Naughty Dog did for us but I don’t know if it was worth it. For me is theThis Game is amazing! I Love the Gameplay and the harmony of Joel and Ellie. But what I don‘t like is ABBY. I respect the actress no question she did a perfect Job. And I respect the choices Naughty Dog made. But I really don’t care about Abbys Story. And that is a Fact! I appreciate all the work and all the crunch Naughty Dog did for us but I don’t know if it was worth it. For me is the Game a 8/10 because 10 hours of uninteressting Story of Abby that no one wanted. But Naughty Dog have still my respect that they had the BALLS to do this Kind of Story. Still Love you Mc Dogs❤️.… Expand
  25. Tjib
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game, don’t let anybody tell you otherwise! I liked that in the middle part it gave me the feeling that I hated it. But now 10 minutes after I finished it I am overwhelmed! Not only did they find an excellent way of portraying modern day equality but they did it in a way that wasn’t in your face. It was just there and wether you like it or not you have to deal with it. I liked it a lot. The gameplay, graphics and story are amazing and this truly is the best ps4 game!… Expand
  26. RommeI
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Es gibt kein "neues Gameplay" wie versprochen. Die Handlung ist Mist, das Gameplay ist Mist. Langweilig und deprimierend. Dieses Spiel verursacht überhaupt keine Gefühle. Das Ende ist einfach ekelhaft und völlig unlogisch. Es scheint, dass der Drehbuchautor selbst nicht verstanden hat, was er geschrieben hat. Natürlich sucht jeder nach einer Art Moral, aber das ist nur sinnloser Unsinn.Es gibt kein "neues Gameplay" wie versprochen. Die Handlung ist Mist, das Gameplay ist Mist. Langweilig und deprimierend. Dieses Spiel verursacht überhaupt keine Gefühle. Das Ende ist einfach ekelhaft und völlig unlogisch. Es scheint, dass der Drehbuchautor selbst nicht verstanden hat, was er geschrieben hat. Natürlich sucht jeder nach einer Art Moral, aber das ist nur sinnloser Unsinn. Korrupte Kritiker und Rezensenten loben dieses Spiel, wenn es tatsächlich überteuerte Scheiße ist.… Expand
  27. BlakeMWall
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    The game is good. and I stress the word GOOD as much as possible. not great. not bad. Good. A lot of the people who say it's "flaming trash! don't buy" just say that cause they're being told to rather than actually playing the game themselves. A lot of people who say the game is a "10/10 masterpiece!" just don't have the best taste to be honest. The graphics and gameplay are bothThe game is good. and I stress the word GOOD as much as possible. not great. not bad. Good. A lot of the people who say it's "flaming trash! don't buy" just say that cause they're being told to rather than actually playing the game themselves. A lot of people who say the game is a "10/10 masterpiece!" just don't have the best taste to be honest. The graphics and gameplay are both absolutely fantastic. the story could have been done MUCH better than it was but its still an emotional trip that you can enjoy. It could have been done wayyyyy better BUT I still enjoyed the hell out of it and would recommend it!… Expand
  28. Dmbp1990
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    DANIEL MARTIN BP
    Ninguna pega, la historia va despacio pero muy bien contada, hasta donde llevo jugado me encanta. Los que se quejan de lo que le pasa a cierto personaje y lo que hace otro y demas solo esperaban que continuase como cualquier otra secuela de cualquier otro juego, pero no esto NO ES CUALQUIER JUEGO señores. Muy buena ambientacion, buenos personajes e increibles graficos. De    DANIEL MARTIN BP
    Ninguna pega, la historia va despacio pero muy bien contada, hasta donde llevo jugado me encanta. Los que se quejan de lo que le pasa a cierto personaje y lo que hace otro y demas solo esperaban que continuase como cualquier otra secuela de cualquier otro juego, pero no esto NO ES CUALQUIER JUEGO señores. Muy buena ambientacion, buenos personajes e increibles graficos. De momento no me ha decepcionado. No me critiquen es opinion personal.    … Expand
  29. big_fan
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    emotionally difficult, beautiful graphics and design, really cool worldbuilding, incredibly fluid and visceral gameplay. Personally, I really liked the story, which I thought was surprising and interesting -- I couldn't decide what I wanted the characters to do, and was burning with adrenaline to see the choices they made -- but it's definitely way *messier* and less perfectly structureemotionally difficult, beautiful graphics and design, really cool worldbuilding, incredibly fluid and visceral gameplay. Personally, I really liked the story, which I thought was surprising and interesting -- I couldn't decide what I wanted the characters to do, and was burning with adrenaline to see the choices they made -- but it's definitely way *messier* and less perfectly structure than the first game. I think it's more interesting and compelling for those complications but I can see how other people would find it at times sloppy or overlong.
    Don't listen to the review bombing -- even if you don't end up liking the story, the gameplay, worldbuilding, modelling, and general design and polish is incredible impressive.
    I'd give it a 9.5/10 but I rounded up.    … Expand
  30. HunterMcGuffin
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Story: 10/10 Graphics: 10/10 Gameplay: 10/10 Replay Ability: 10/10 Sound: 10/10 Overall Score: 10/10 ITS A MASTERPIECE 10/10
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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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