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. Guyver8311
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    I’m 37 years old and have been gaming for nearly 30 years, I’ve never been more disappointed in a game. Yes the game is beautiful and gameplay is good, but where this falls flat is the story. From forgettable characters to just down right disrespect to others, it’s just a mess.
  2. tioal
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As time goes on we can start to see the reviews from the people who ACTUALLY played the game and didn't jump to the fanboy/hate bandwagon.

    I would rate it a solid 9.5 but since it is not possible i'll settle for a 9.

    The gameplay is improved in every way imaginable from the first game, it feels heavy and meaningful, you actually feel bad killing most of the time.

    The graphics are (in my opinion) the best we have seen from the ps4.

    Here comes the "controversial" part, the story. It is a sotry about revenge, about a cycle of seemingly never ending violence.
    Joel's death lights the fuze for this story of revenge, making you HATE Abby and wanting to kill her at all costs. But as time goes on and you get to play as Abby (i'd say probably 1/3rd of the game?) you get to see that like Ellie and Joel, she too has a family and some friends to protect, an active comunity.

    At the end of the first game i kept trying to excuse Joel from the countless murders and the dooming of hope for finding a cure. "He killed a lot of people... but he did it for Ellie" i thought.
    This time is the other way around, i was starting to undertand Abby and why she did what she did while at the same time trying to hate her. "She saved some kids from certain death BUT she killed Joel".

    No other game has ever given me an experience sush as this one.

    Despite all of this i too would have liked to see Abby die (which is why i rated it 9.5 and not 10), but i understand why Ellie ended up not doing it. She finally breaks the circle or death, hate and revenge and becomes "the better woman", in a sense, better than Joel was.    … Expand
  3. MCharge
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Pros:
    Good graphics, visceral combat and open-ended level design.
    Cons: Terrible pacing, plot is a jumbled mess, unlikable and inconsistent characters, riddled with plot holes, one of the WORST endings I have ever seen in a video game and the game is generally not very fun. Overall, the game felt like a massive waste of time is DEFINITELY NOT a 10/10 as some corrupt gaming sites will    Pros:
    Good graphics, visceral combat and open-ended level design.

    Cons:
    Terrible pacing, plot is a jumbled mess, unlikable and inconsistent characters, riddled with plot holes, one of the WORST endings I have ever seen in a video game and the game is generally not very fun.

    Overall, the game felt like a massive waste of time is DEFINITELY NOT a 10/10 as some corrupt gaming sites will have you believe. If your still interested, I would recommend waiting for the game to go on sale.    … Expand
  4. Jdbrc
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent. The story makes you feel a range of emotions. It’s not a happy story But that’s the point. It won’t be for everyone. I was so disgusted by Joel’s death and I intensely wanted Abby dead. As soon as you play as her I knew they would try and make me have empathy for her. I didn’t think it was possible but I eventually grew to like her to the point I no longer wanted her dead. Think about it, if there was no TLOUS 1 or backstory to Joel or Ellie then people would hate them for they did to Abby. I’m glad Ellie let go before the acts she committed destroyed her completely. I do wish that Ellie found some kind of happiness and meaning in the end though and I hope that’s the focus if there’s a DLC or continuation of the story… Expand
  5. G_Mello1203
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Joguei e achei um ótimo jogo, gráfico ótimo, com atuações de ponta digna de Oscar, trilha sonora também de tirar o fôlego e a história fantástica tbm.
  6. kevlandeen
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    So after all the hype I was expecting a spectacular game it was a complete let down. I really dont see where all these people crying about this game. It was a over all bad game. I must say that the graphics are great but there are alot of other games with better graphics. There was no reason to play Abby it was not integral to the games plot. I believe the developers added this to the gameSo after all the hype I was expecting a spectacular game it was a complete let down. I really dont see where all these people crying about this game. It was a over all bad game. I must say that the graphics are great but there are alot of other games with better graphics. There was no reason to play Abby it was not integral to the games plot. I believe the developers added this to the game just to add length (time) to the game. You could cut down so much and turn this game in to 10 hrs of game play and cut scenes.… Expand
  7. Miay
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece!

    About the bad user score: just so you know, five hours after the release of the 25-hour game, two thousand reviews with zeros were published. Do your math.
  8. Gilderko
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Just don´t waste your time...
    The only reason I´m giving it a 0 isn´t bcs its a bad game in general but it horrible compared to the previous one :/
  9. CatIsFat
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Great game. Don't listen to the mob that didn't even play. Story is great even if a little weaker than the first, gameplay is more fluid and the environments are better.
    For me: Story 8/10, everything else 10/10
    Final score 9/10
  10. Alan33
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game uses cheap, artificial, manipulative story mechanics, instead of intelligent or thoughtful characterisation, to garner sympathy for Abby. For example when playing as Ellie, you are FORCED to: (1) kill dogs (2) murder screaming wailing people, whose loved ones mourn and cry in terror (making you feel bad about killing them) (3) murder a pregnant woman Whereas when you are playing as Abby, you are FORCED to (1) play and have fun with dogs (2) defend yourself against evil scary transphobic jungle people (3) save kids People who enjoy the story are confusing SKILFUL DIRECTION with CHEAP MANIPULATION. People seem to be forgetting the Abby is a fundamentally EVIL, IMMORAL character that doesn't deserve sympathy In Ellie's darkest moments, she: (1) attacks a woman who, aside from being involved in her fathers death, also further titillates and aggravates Ellie by saying Joel died like a little **** Reacting with rage and impetus, she beats the woman up with a metal pipe. However, Ellie is visibly traumatised and shaken by the event, she comes back and is clearly distressed and troubled (2) kills a woman who she later finds out is pregnant. When finding out, Ellie's hearing fades, she collapses and starts hyperventilating; clearly disturbed, remorseful and regretful In Abby's darkest moments, she: (1) shoots an old man in the knee, who just previously saved her life and was completely friendly and warm to her. She proceeds to take VISCERAL PLEASURE in beating him with a golf club, torturing him for so long that she eventually she grows exhausted and needs to remove her jumper. She delivers the killing blow right in front of a screaming girl who begs for his life (2) smashes a girls face, and upon finding out that the girl is pregnant, Abby takes immense PLEASURE AND SATISFACTION at the prospect of slitting her throat. Both girls enact their darkest moments under the impetus of revenge, but it is clear which character takes pleasure in the idea of inflicting pain. Once you understand this, any meaning the story holds completely withers away. TLOU2 is not a satisfying or entertaining story experience, nor is it a story that even needed to be told, given how many other movies, games, books, TV shows have conveyed the consequences of revenge theme better.… Expand
  11. Armanxa
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Give me my refund, misleading advertising!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. Tavomax87
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La historia y el final del juego es horrible. El juego tiene buenas dinamicas, escenas de accion, paisajes, musica excelentes pero la historia que lo que mas se destaca en el primer juego queda muy pero muy por debajo en esta entrega. La dificultad en el modo supervivencia es pesima el juego se pasa muy facil incluso en la dificultad maxima. La parte final del juego del viaje es totalmente innecesaria pudiendo haber terminado en el cine y haber cerrado asi. Pareciera que el juego es un rejunte de ideas que tiro una serie de grupos y al final lo juntaron y quedo este monstruo sin sentido. La historia es como el rey rata del fondo del hospital..un monstruo sin forma de un rejunte de cosas/ideas. Pesimo juego.… Expand
  13. angelortegab
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    “An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.”

    With the sensation that the game will give us something, and it sure did, but in a whole different way than expected. This game is surely not for the people who wants a happy ending when all the characters are flawed with anger and hate, and of course, survival instinct. This game revises the human condition, what revenge will lead us    “An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.”

    With the sensation that the game will give us something, and it sure did, but in a whole different way than expected. This game is surely not for the people who wants a happy ending when all the characters are flawed with anger and hate, and of course, survival instinct. This game revises the human condition, what revenge will lead us to, and the road to forgiveness.

    The game is the most stunning one I have ever played in the PS4, with visuals and details that will be still speak of in the following years. Surely I will play it again in the near future.

    If you're willing to play this game and you're a hardcore "TLoU" fan, please enter with a mature and objective mind. This is surely a masterpiece to be enjoyed.    … Expand
  14. Ricardo_silva
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Fomos enganados, nos trailers do jogo , cenas foram alteradas , para dar uma falsa impressão de que a história seria diferente da original , isso foi pensado para obter o sucesso de vendas , pois sabiam que se fizessem os trailers do que realmente estava por vir , seria um fracasso, empresa mal caráter, acabaram com a franquia, acabaram com um dos melhores jogos da década passada. MuitoFomos enganados, nos trailers do jogo , cenas foram alteradas , para dar uma falsa impressão de que a história seria diferente da original , isso foi pensado para obter o sucesso de vendas , pois sabiam que se fizessem os trailers do que realmente estava por vir , seria um fracasso, empresa mal caráter, acabaram com a franquia, acabaram com um dos melhores jogos da década passada. Muito obrigado.… Expand
  15. s0nsais
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    I did not wait 7 years for f*cking propaganda. Im so tired of (((their))) bs, remake the game please, this is utterly unplayable.
  16. Replicador
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Disappointing... Everithing you need to do was write a good story, if i wanted to buy a clipboard i would have bought charlie's angels blue-ray (2019)
  17. Imeraz094
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Bad game, dont play please. Its for your own good. Abby can go to hell. I genuinely feel like garbage when I see this game in the PS store and in my home screen, this was supposed to be god tier but the game is the equivalent of smelling your own piss after eating asparagus.
  18. LeoLesha
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сюжет ужасен и банален, я зря потратил не только сутки своей жизни на этот ужас но и заплатил им 5 кусков. 2 балла только за геймплей и мелочи, А так былобы 0.… Expand
  19. Welbourne1234
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    So disappointing. Completely ruins the series. Should’ve never bought it. Storyline and ending are terrible.
  20. Danielshmbg
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Really the game lower than expectations which shown by the media and critics
  21. BBUingJJhang
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    최악이다 다시는 게임 만들지마라
    디렉터는 퇴출시켜야 한다.
  22. Randro
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Overall great game. Everything looks beautiful. But the pacing should be better as well as the ending.
  23. Rashed_Dubai
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Not a bad game at all. Thanks naughty dog for the amazing experience and storytelling
  24. Filmclipz69
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    An absolute piece of **** of a game. The graphics aren’t as impressive as one would think. Atari games have better replay value than this disgraceful dumpster fire
  25. Maximizing
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    if you like the story-driven games or the original the last of us which this game is only all about. Please stay away from this sequel as humanely possible. This game has left me nothing but depression. No excitement but question. Although it has improved with gameplay, graphics, and design, they are not enough to save the game with this kind of rushing and torturing storyline in thisif you like the story-driven games or the original the last of us which this game is only all about. Please stay away from this sequel as humanely possible. This game has left me nothing but depression. No excitement but question. Although it has improved with gameplay, graphics, and design, they are not enough to save the game with this kind of rushing and torturing storyline in this game. I hope developers will hear our outcry and change something about it.… Expand
  26. Espectrared
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Aburrido y con una inclusión forzada. .
    ....................................... .
  27. Michgameplay
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ter jogado com o inimigo me fez perceber uma outra vertente, uma outra história que não é sobre heróis, mas sim de sobreviventes. O jogo na sua primeira metade tenta nos fazer concordar com a Ellie, incriminando desconhecidos e nos deixando confiantes em uma jornada que não é exclusivamente sobre vingança mas sim sobre suas consequências… Expand
  28. Imrashka
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This is best game in this year!!! People play this game, you must understand this game, if you see spoilers about this game, do not be worry, just play this game, feel this game, feel character’s emotions, and I hope you will like this game.
  29. TheRatch
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    Revenge is an emotion that lacks maturity and thoughtfulness; something the first game had in spades. The key plot device was ultimately a bad choice and proves there never really was a “Part 2” story to begin with; just as the creators said at the end of the first game.
  30. Moto270
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    The story is dull. The dialogue is dull. It has the same old crappy linear level design. Same old cheesy data loading, press triangle while I open this heavy door. 9 out of 10 times you squeeze through a long tight spot something happens. Somebody grabs you, infected grabs you, etc, blah blah blah, boring. Cheesy crafting. It's like they wanted to make the game a little beefier so they addThe story is dull. The dialogue is dull. It has the same old crappy linear level design. Same old cheesy data loading, press triangle while I open this heavy door. 9 out of 10 times you squeeze through a long tight spot something happens. Somebody grabs you, infected grabs you, etc, blah blah blah, boring. Cheesy crafting. It's like they wanted to make the game a little beefier so they add a throwaway crafting system. Can't wait to get 25% faster reload speed. Worthless considering I don't know how fast it is to begin with.

    The encounters are scripted. The levels are designed so that things happen when you drop over a wall or go through a door instead of the enemies being there already going about their business. So there is no replay incentive. Once you do it why replay? Assassin's Creed, far cry, the division, ive played many of their missions and games over and over because it's different each time even if it's the same mission because the enemies react differently each time. The stealth sucks. Several of the hard areas I just sat still and waited for many of the enemies to come to me. Many of the people are upset over the story. I don't care. But it's not art. It's a cheesy comic book level story. People argue over the ability to control the narrative and put down anyone who doesn't like it. Saying you must not be intelligent enough to understand the story or message. For the most part that has nothing to do with liking a game. I play games to have fun and control what's going on. I read books to enjoy a story that has no flexibility, and is trying to relay something to me. This game is like punching a time card when playing it. Nothing is fun, nothing is cool, nothing is interesting, nothing happens that is neat. There is nothing you can do to change anything. Like you can't go and grind some materials and upgrade your base or camp or anything unless they want you to within the cheesy craft system, 25% more stability, can't wait. Every single thing is walking, going through a building, a few skirmishes then a big fight. Half of the time you forgot why your going where your going or what your supposed to be doing, because the game forcing you into it's path so why care? It's room to room. The outside is just rooms with no roof. I've had more fun playing Watch Dogs 2 for a couple hours after I finished, than the 30 hours I played this game.

    I traded the game in today and gamestop gave me $32 for it.    … 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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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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