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. RomeoOreo1
    Jan 12, 2022
    10
    Everything is just perfect exept two things: Characters should be more like they were in the first game and not politic correct: Just make them realistic and complex like you did in TLoU 1!
    And the second point contains spoilers:
    give the player at the start more time with yoel so that they can see how great the atmosphere, gameplay, story and characters are and then let abby kill yoel
  2. Pollywood
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    Probabilmente uno dei migliori giochi di tutti i tempi. Tralasciando la eccezionale comparto tecnico ed una intelligenza artificiale che rende il comportamento dei nemici tremendamente umano, è la profondità della trama che caratterizza questo gioco. Solida, dura, piena di colpi di scena: è uno spaccato terribile di unondo altrettanto brutale. Fatevi una favore e giocatelo, approfittateProbabilmente uno dei migliori giochi di tutti i tempi. Tralasciando la eccezionale comparto tecnico ed una intelligenza artificiale che rende il comportamento dei nemici tremendamente umano, è la profondità della trama che caratterizza questo gioco. Solida, dura, piena di colpi di scena: è uno spaccato terribile di unondo altrettanto brutale. Fatevi una favore e giocatelo, approfittate della lunga durata ed apprezzate i diversi punti di vista della medesima vicenda, comprendendo che la vita è solo una scala di grigi.… Expand
  3. alchemist_man
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    wow .. just an amazing gameplay graphic and story combined ... many people don't understand how amazingly it shows us different aspect of story that you can see from every single person point of view .. good job naughty dog .. i love it so much... you created masterpiece
  4. Ellie33
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    i'm in love with this game please don't let the bar marks stop you from buying it
  5. DjFitz
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    The last of us 2 takes players on a deep/thrilling and highly emotional journey where they get confronted with revenge, endless brutality, but also forgivness and love.
  6. Pepiiixx
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    Sinceramente me encantó el juego, tanto las mecánicas como la historia y el desarrollo de personajes mejora en lo hecho en TLOU 1.
  7. niusha
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    this game is awesome! best game I have ever played.
    the story, the graphics, the characters… it’s just perfect.
  8. sanyagames227
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    This is amazing game, Naughty Dog did their best, my favorite game, love it
  9. SergioBob
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Kann gar nicht verstehen, warum das Spiel hier teilweise so schlecht dargestellt wird, ich vermute es sind Leute die einen Prinzip-Hass auf das Spiel haben, weil Homosexuelle Handlungen dargestellt werden oder die Geschichtserzählung nicht Ihren Werten entspricht.
    Nüchtern betrachtet aber ist das wohl eines, wenn nicht gar das, beste Spiel dass ich je gespielt habe!
    Voller Liebe fürs    Kann gar nicht verstehen, warum das Spiel hier teilweise so schlecht dargestellt wird, ich vermute es sind Leute die einen Prinzip-Hass auf das Spiel haben, weil Homosexuelle Handlungen dargestellt werden oder die Geschichtserzählung nicht Ihren Werten entspricht.
    Nüchtern betrachtet aber ist das wohl eines, wenn nicht gar das, beste Spiel dass ich je gespielt habe!
    Voller Liebe fürs Detail und eine Storry die einen mitreißt und sich trotzdem Zeit lässt!    … Expand
  10. Stagnacja
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best game ever made . Masterpiece . Absolutely fantasy story with fantastically written characters
  11. elgarmius
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the best games ever made. People will come up with any excuse they can think of to invalidate the story because it's so hard for them to accept, which is another reflection of real life.
  12. Samayra
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Нет слов, одни эмоции... нереальная игра
    Граффика, цвета, история, все на высшем уровне, проработка мира заслуживает отдельных лавр
    То как авторы играют на чувствах игроков, это отдельное искусство, как нить сюжета меняется от главы к главе, так и отношение к персонажам меняется также    Нет слов, одни эмоции... нереальная игра
    Граффика, цвета, история, все на высшем уровне, проработка мира заслуживает отдельных лавр
    То как авторы играют на чувствах игроков, это отдельное искусство, как нить сюжета меняется от главы к главе, так и отношение к персонажам меняется также
  13. Hazardious
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    An amazing sequel, I simply do not understand why Metacritic allows bots and trolls to review bomb so many great games.
  14. agentp132
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    The Last of us Part 2 may be the best video game story ever told. It builds on the story of the original game and instead of giving us a story where we all smile and are happy, they delivered the most bold and ambitious story we ever could have imagined. The gameplay and level design are absolutely incredible. It really is an almost perfect game. A real shame that it got review bombed andThe Last of us Part 2 may be the best video game story ever told. It builds on the story of the original game and instead of giving us a story where we all smile and are happy, they delivered the most bold and ambitious story we ever could have imagined. The gameplay and level design are absolutely incredible. It really is an almost perfect game. A real shame that it got review bombed and many people didn’t play it from out of context leaks.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Borgiaphael
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo maravilhoso, história boa, jogabilidade perfeita, trilha sonora e combates bem dinâmicos.… Expand
  20. Zaitron
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Es un juego increíble y si no te gusto esta secuela no entendiste el primer juego.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. Soba4aga
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    The best game. The best game. The best game. The best game.The best game. The best game
  25. Manc23
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Потрясающая игра которая заставляет пережить вас различные эмоции от ненависти и опустошения до прощения и принятия ! Эта игра настоящий бриллиант в игровой индустрии!
  26. 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 !
  27. Hidding8
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Breathtaking. Brilliant. Every single bit of the game. Can’t seem to understand any of the negative critics.
  28. DSCOR007
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    One the best experience, best graphic best storyline if you could be patient to see the emotions that this fantastic game gives you ✌
  29. CabbarKral
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    Many people believe that The Last Of Us Part II is a story about how revenge can destroy anyone, and that in the end, Ellie leaves her memories behind in order to start a new life on her own after losing everyone.
    "Everyone I have cared for has either died or left me."
    "I'm afraid of being alone."
  30. Hidwah
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    This game was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Without a doubt this is one of the best stories i have ever experienced. The story was extremely unique and thought provoking, and it made me feel the full range of emotions over the course of its runtime.

    In conventional narrative fiction, there are ‘good’ characters and there are ‘bad’ characters. While this structure is good at creating easy to    This game was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Without a doubt this is one of the best stories i have ever experienced. The story was extremely unique and thought provoking, and it made me feel the full range of emotions over the course of its runtime.

    In conventional narrative fiction, there are ‘good’ characters and there are ‘bad’ characters. While this structure is good at creating easy to consume stories with likeable protagonists, it is not a true reflection of reality. In real life, no one is entirely evil, and no one is entirely good. Everyone has their own motivation for why they are acting the way that they are.

    What i love about this game is that every character acts in a way that they think is justified. In doing so, conflict is created and characters in different groups all begin to hate each other. The game does a fantastic job of showing how even though we humans may split ourselves into different tribes and groups, fundamentally what we all want is the same. The game’s message is that violence is never the way to resolve conflict, as no one ever wins when violence is involved. Overall i would highly recommend you play this game. It had a profound impact on me, and it very likely will have a profound impact on you too. Don’t let the bad reviews discourage you. Allow yourself to come to your own conclusion about this incredible game.

    ***THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF MY SPOILER REVIEW!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!***

    At the end of the first last of us game, Joel made an extremely difficult and consequential decision. He decided to save Ellie, and as a result prevented the creation of a vaccine and caused the deaths of millions of people around the world and possibly doomed humanity to extinction. This act was incredibly selfish and could easily be interpreted as evil.

    This game deals with the consequences of that decision. It explores the paths of two characters, Ellie and Abby, characters who were on different sides of Joel’s decision. Joel kills Abby’s father, who was trying to create a vaccine that would save humanity. This is something that Abby cannot forgive him for, and so she seeks revenge and murders him. From Abby’s perspective, Joel is the villain and she is entirely justified in her decision to kill him.

    Ellie obviously loves Joel, as he saved her life. In response to his murder, she views Abby as the villain, and seeks revenge on her and her crew. She travels to Seattle and ruthlessly murders all of Abby’s friends in her pursuit of justice. She becomes increasingly deranged throughout her campaign, and you as the player are forced to do some incredibly morally reprehensible things as her. I found this to be incredibly thought provoking, as it demonstrates how one violent act begets another, how the cycle of violence is continuous and how it is very difficult to break.

    For the second half of the game, you are forced to play as Abby. She realises that killing Joel hasn’t actually made her feel any better about the loss of her father. She realises that violence will not make her feel better, and she refuses to join the WLF’s attack on the seraphites. She instead decides to save the lives of two seraphite kids who have been shunned by their community. This segment of the game shows how all humans, regardless of tribe (WLF or seraphite), are fundamentally all the same. The war between the WLF and Seraphites at the end of Abby’s journey shows that no one wins in war, and everyone loses. It demonstrates that violence is never the way to resolve disputes.

    Right at the end of the game, when Ellie confronts Abby, she realises that killing Abby won’t bring Joel back, and that Abby’s motivations are just as valid as hers. She spares Abby, and the game ends.

    While i understand much of the criticism directed at this story, and i recognise that it isn’t for everyone, i had an absolutely incredible experience playing this game. At its core, the game teaches us that violence is never the correct way to handle a situation. It does this by exposing the player to some of the most horrific violence imaginable, to demonstrate the severe consequences that it can have. If you have made it this far into my review, i just want to say thank you. I don’t normally write reviews for games, but this one stuck with me for a while after i finished playing it, and i had to get this off my chest. This game absolutely deserves all of the game of the year awards it received, and is easily one of the best games ever created.    … 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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