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. netones
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is much better, the feeling of apocalize the world as we know it has gone down the drain is much better!
    But the fact that the game forces you to play with a character other than Ellie or Joel is a joke.
    And the end, Ellie didn't deserve that end. It was very disappointing that she had that ending, it was the biggest disappointment in my life in a game. And to make matters    Gameplay is much better, the feeling of apocalize the world as we know it has gone down the drain is much better!
    But the fact that the game forces you to play with a character other than Ellie or Joel is a joke.
    And the end, Ellie didn't deserve that end. It was very disappointing that she had that ending, it was the biggest disappointment in my life in a game. And to make matters worse, now even the first game that was my favorite makes me sad and I don't feel like playing it anymore    … Expand
  2. Sexygiraffeman
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Lots of people posting fake reviews just to spread hate. This game is designed and crafted by very talented people. Play before you judge
  3. Barcenia90
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    Buena jugabilidad buenos gráficos historia estúpida muy estúpida si tienes a tu enemigo en el piso y lo matas y a su lado a tienes a su hrno y a una mujer que te amenaza con matar a todos los presentes que harían bueno creo que ya lo saben pero acá los dejan vivos para que luego esa mujer (ELLIE) se los cargue a todos jajaja
  4. Picto
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    A cool game that asks you to understand different people's motivations through the switching of player perspective. I usually hate modern stealth games but the mechanics here are pretty good and doing challenge runs has been very fun and rewarding. I also normally dislike linear games but the story is about characters that exhibit incredibly intense tunnel vision, so this could only reallyA cool game that asks you to understand different people's motivations through the switching of player perspective. I usually hate modern stealth games but the mechanics here are pretty good and doing challenge runs has been very fun and rewarding. I also normally dislike linear games but the story is about characters that exhibit incredibly intense tunnel vision, so this could only really work with a linear game. Normally i'd give it a 8 or a 9 but the game's story hit home for me for personal reasons.
    Excellent at what it does and easily one of my new favorite games.    … Expand
  5. shanebox
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is better than the first one. Joel was a bad person, Ellie is a bad person, and (shockingly) Abby is a bad person. You can try to convince yourself that "That's just the world they live in, they do these things to survive", but you're just deluding yourself. When you look at both the original and Part II as one story, you carry out horrific acts in the name of your own self interest, with Joel probably being the worst of the three. This game isn't about Joel, but given the community response, you'd swear that you spend more than 90 seconds playing as him.
    Naughty Dog have given the player a chance to look at the idea of actions and consequences. You pulled a trigger in 2013, and the effect of that has finally come to fruition, but not as you would have liked. Just like Joel massacring a hospital full of people, Ellie's actions in Seattle had consequences, offered from the perspective that we as players rarely ever think about. The first couple of hours playing as Abby were frustrating, but the moment that sealed her story as it's own troubled journey was when you decide to go back for Yara and Lev. She wasn't acting out of the goodness of her heart, but trying to prove to herself that she was a good person, it was a self-serving act. Just like Joel "saving" Ellie, just like Ellie's acts of vengeance. By the end of this game, I wanted either both Ellie and Abby to live or both to die, because the pitiable state that their respective journeys leave them in doesn't make you feel like the hero you want to be at the end of a 30 hour game. You should feel the weight of your actions.
    Just to comment, I liked Joel, with every second of screen time in this game, he was allowed to grow, which is why he had to die. No matter how much you grow, the sins of the past have a way of catching up to you, it's just fortunate that he had enough of an impact on Ellie to keep her from following the same path that he took.    … Expand
  6. renacido
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This is a game that MUST be played to the very end to fully understand and fairly judge. If I were to have rated this game after 4 hours or 14 hours of gameplay, I’d give it a much lower score due to preconceived notions and dissatisfaction with the story. However, after completing the game, it gets a 9 out of 10 and it is well earned. In many ways, it is a masterpiece, but with minor flaws.
  7. KrayGarvey
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the best stories ever written. It's slow, it's intense and it's controversial. But in the end is a **** masterpiece.
  8. Pedram_ngh
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    the most bitter and grayest story i have ever seen.
    a story that has no good or bad person, there is no hero, and this story has no winner.
    without doing any mistake, without doing anything irrational, everybody lose.
    without any doubt, the masterpiece of this generation.
  9. Tobi162
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu achei jogo incrível, ótimos gráficos, uma mecânica muito boa, e uma história muito boa, só não gostei muito do final e do Joel ter morrido, mas vale muito apena comprar o jogo.… Expand
  10. Vertola
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    forced SJW trash. Poor writing and politics don't belong in video games. The story is trash and doesn't make sense.
  11. GuardianOfErebo
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't like Joel's death but the way he died actually depicts how the world is really well, you can die just like that. The ending is also very good. there ate subtle hints throughout the story and when they all come together they reveal a second emotional layer to the game, f. e. in the beginning Joel sings: "if I ever were to lose you, I'd surely lose myself". This accurately depicts the whole story. The gameplay is smooth and has improved so much from the first game, the graphics are also amazing.… Expand
  12. Usefulidiot0
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Story absolutely horrible.. lack of logic. Stupid soap opera, and to play only for revenge with no better purpose or goal is a downer.
  13. ejones0208
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone giving this a positive 10/10 didn't play the game and is bashing people for giving it a 0/10 and not playing the game. People who played the game know that yes it's beautiful technologically and the acting is great, but being realistic the story is bad. The story changes an important character trait of Joel just so they could kill him off. We all expected him to die, but a death scene should feel earned, not happen because the writers couldn't think of a reasonable way to kill him in context. They didn't flesh out any of the new characters well and besides Abby, who is shown a lot but lacks proper humanization. Apparently, by telling me that a person has friends and a dog I should immediately feel bad for them, like did they not expect me to think she also is a typical human?? They treat the player like they don't understand much without explanation, and then at the end, they add info that you should have known the entire game (Ellie knew the entire time but we conveniently aren't told despite playing her) for an emotional blow. In the end, it feels like a good idea that was ruined by cop-outs and bad writing techniques. Not to mention the fact the game is specifically made to make you feel bad which as expert game designer Reggie says, "If it's not fun why bother" In the end, you play as Ellie who's okay with brutally murdering everyone who hasn't done anything wrong and decides to stop by the time she gets to the person who deserves her rage. The game just feels like they had a point but no idea how to get it across.… Expand
  14. TheGodRow
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a landmark in graphics quality and storytelling in video games. The game makes the player question their ideas and beliefs with its brutal revenge story. The game also has a solid gameplay to top it all off. Really great game!
  15. BorkingDog
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    Everyone seems to be in agreement that the graphics are outstanding (and so is the acting, for that matter). The gameplay is arguably better than the first even if that leaves some elements still to be desired.

    Last of Us, however, is really about the story and it's the storytelling where everything falls apart in the sequel. I made excuse after excuse to myself while playing in a    Everyone seems to be in agreement that the graphics are outstanding (and so is the acting, for that matter). The gameplay is arguably better than the first even if that leaves some elements still to be desired.

    Last of Us, however, is really about the story and it's the storytelling where everything falls apart in the sequel. I made excuse after excuse to myself while playing in a desperate attempt to love Last of Us 2 but there are critical plot holes surrounding key events that you really need to buy into. Worst of all, these could have easily been written much more convincingly without changing the quite controversial plot that likely would have gotten more players to appreciate the game.

    The roughly 25 hour journey is mostly unpleasant, depressing, and decidedly not enjoyable. It seems like some people were moved by the moral but for many that point was obvious and insultingly clear from the start without giving the player any agency in what choices were made or how they played out. Last of Us 2 dragged everything I loved about the first game down with it, kicking and screaming. The story was needlessly clumsy and it's the player who pays in spades for this failure.

    I wish I had never played this game, and for what little was done very well there is an ocean of failures that have me never wanting to revisit any game in this franchise.    … Expand
  16. Heckboi
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This 25 hour journey constantly had me coming back for more with its stellar game play and intriguing story. Although there were certain parts I wasn't happy with such as Abby's section because of how it strays to far from the main story for too long. However when taking in the rest of the game and Ellie's story, I found myself playing through intense situations that had my pulse pounding in such an exciting way. There are going to be moral choices made in the game that not everyone will be happy with, but I feel that this game is an absolute must play.… Expand
  17. Freddy-rca
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego muy redondo que te hace pensar en el transfondo del estado de Ánimo de los personajes, hubieron cosas forzadas, pero el hecho de que critiquen un final, que según luego de una matanza no logras tu cometido, se me hace una tontería, ya que la matanza es subjetiva, puedes no matar a casi nadie y las únicas muertes "Canon" son de 4 personas, las cuales a las últimas dos, Mel y Owen, se nota como afecta mentalmente a la persona de Ellie. El juego como tal me parece sublime, flojea un poco, pero no se le puede pedir un juego perfecto, porque no existe. TLOU1 luce por su historia magistral, pero cojea en la jugabilidad y espacios cerrados, este TLOU2 es todo lo contrario y no por eso es un mal juego, al contrario es una belleza visual, sonora, además de sus físicas de escándalo y su inteligencia artificial, en si es un juego de 10, y dónde cojea un poco es en la historia, que apesar de no ser tan memorable, hace un buen juego, mi 10 no significa que el juego es perfecto, sino que vale cada centavo que pagas por el vídeojuego.… Expand
  18. Nbhnc76
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I only rate this game a 1 because the game it’s self is beautiful, great combat and stealth and the world is amazing it really captures a apocalypse. The bad, naughty dog pushing a agenda. What does gay people have to do with zombies? Ok you have gay characters, whatever. Why do you have to shove it down your throat non stop, a lot of people could careless about sexuality. They force it on you so bad that it’s not even believable and straight up awkward! They have great characters like the Mexican and Abby but then ruin it with non believable characters. It’s so bad it’s stupid!! They took a great story of elli and Joel and instead of continuing that story of why Joel died they focused more on forcing there “gay” agenda. Sad, ruined a good story and game.… Expand
  19. LeoMartins
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Perfect!!! The best PS4 game.
    A unique and very engaging experience.
    Thank you very much to those involved.
    Naughty Dog
  20. Marcosliable
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Aunque la Historia no supera a la del 1, este juego me parece perfecto en cuanto a gráficos, música, efectos y sobre todo jugabilidad. Los enemigos nuevos son muy inteligentes y el juego tiene muchísimos detalles increíbles que sólo disfrutarás si lo juegas con tranquilidad... , no le doy el 10 únicamente porque creo que la Historia podría haber sido mejor pero me ha encantado!
  21. alexlord8969
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    First off the graphics and mechanics of the game are brilliant and the first few hours seem well crafted and highly polished. The mechanics whilst mostly the same as in the first game are still excellent and the graphical quality has obviously progressed greatly in the time since the first game released.
    However, the late game is significantly more streamlined and seems almost like the    First off the graphics and mechanics of the game are brilliant and the first few hours seem well crafted and highly polished. The mechanics whilst mostly the same as in the first game are still excellent and the graphical quality has obviously progressed greatly in the time since the first game released.
    However, the late game is significantly more streamlined and seems almost like the storytelling is out of order. The game will frequently jump around with exposition to the point that it seems as if some scenes where misplaced. The later story isn't compelling repeating the same few story beats over and over. This is exacerbated with the main message of the game that being revenge is bad.    … Expand
  22. SerUss
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo creo que todas las criticas tanto por historia por el contenido homosexual son una simple tontería es un trabajo bien echo i mal recibido que si ay gente que no le gusta que Joel muera pues bueno te tienes que aguantar es simplemente su juego y simplemente su historia… Expand
  23. Elliex
    Jun 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i didn't like the ending. I just wish ellie would've stayed at the farm. Ellie deserved a happy end after all these traumatic experiences. The last fight with abby was a waste of time and ellie lost everything for nothing… Expand
  24. geco1988
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    An absolute journey into the realm of feelings! A game has never grabbed me and destroyed me at the same time. Everything I thought was right or wrong, every character that seemed insignificant to me is put in a new light. The shift between good and evil, the breaking of every norm and the fantastic narrative as well as the great dialogues. For me the game of decades and the turning pointAn absolute journey into the realm of feelings! A game has never grabbed me and destroyed me at the same time. Everything I thought was right or wrong, every character that seemed insignificant to me is put in a new light. The shift between good and evil, the breaking of every norm and the fantastic narrative as well as the great dialogues. For me the game of decades and the turning point in the gaming industry. MASTERPIECE!… Expand
  25. Marikainva
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The best of the best. Gameplay, put in the middle. There are certain nuances, you know what I mean, but they do not have to pay attention.
  26. MarsMC1116
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego definitivamente está mal. Sí tiene mérito por su apartado gráfico y las ligeras mejoras en la jugabilidad, pero esto pierde todo sentido cuando pasamos a la historia. La muerte de Joel de manera temprana y el poco apego que se desarrolla por los personajes son todo lo que está mal con este juego. Eliminaron todos los recursos que usó su secuela para atraparnos, dejándonos con una historia que bien pudo ser escrita en 1 mes como mucho. Espero que encuentren la forma de redimirse por honor al primer juego… Expand
  27. heroblaquer
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    muy buen juego a parte que te hace pensar en estrategias perfectas para poder pasar sierta escena
  28. Parasabio
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 5/10. The game just wasn’t satisfying to play at some moments. There were multiple times where I just wanted to quit the game. A lot of parts felt very dragged just to make the game longer. I know the story doesn’t have the obligation to make the us players happy with the ending and all, but during 90% of the time the game just felt unpleasing to play. I wanted more from the relation of Joel and Ellie, but all I got was flashbacks. That was awful. The gameplay got repetitive at the end(same executions). But as I said before, nothing made me crack a smile. It’s definitely not a 0 but far from a 10… Expand
  29. Cyberslav
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    I really like this game. The Last of Us Part 2 broke my heart in the beginning of the story. Many players may not like the game, because it causes very negative and unpleasant emotions for example hatred, and the desire to kill some characters. But over time, the wounds begin to heal and you begin really like this game for working out the smallest details in the world of game.
    Naughty Dog    I really like this game. The Last of Us Part 2 broke my heart in the beginning of the story. Many players may not like the game, because it causes very negative and unpleasant emotions for example hatred, and the desire to kill some characters. But over time, the wounds begin to heal and you begin really like this game for working out the smallest details in the world of game.
    Naughty Dog make the revolution in the gaming industry. Again. And it's really heartbreaking to watch rating of this game from other users! It's injustice!
    I will still love the first part of game more and more, but deny that The Last of Us Part 2 is a really well-done game is a crime!
    9/10
    This game made me cry. Again.    … Expand
  30. elementofice
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    If you want a cliche game, and a copy+paste of Last of Us 1, then this isn't the game for you. This game is a piece of art which rewards those who are not bankrupt of empathy, because it challenges you to observe the stories of those you might initially hate.

    Naughty Dog could have just as easily beat the dead horse, but instead chose to give you a unique and lasting emotional    If you want a cliche game, and a copy+paste of Last of Us 1, then this isn't the game for you. This game is a piece of art which rewards those who are not bankrupt of empathy, because it challenges you to observe the stories of those you might initially hate.

    Naughty Dog could have just as easily beat the dead horse, but instead chose to give you a unique and lasting emotional experience, even if it's one that's uncomfortable at times. GOTY for me.    … 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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Metascore
93

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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