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. Positive: 84,950 out of 161975
  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Venomsnake_
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Pienso que dificilmente va a aver algo tan unico como este juego , como juego es un deleite para el juagador una historia que te amarra y no te suelta hasta el final , puede que la hisitoria no convensa muchos pero definitivamente vale mucho la pena ____ recomendado 100%____
  2. CuriousBread
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    Mechanics wise the same as you'd expect from the first game. No complaints there. Though none of us are playing TLOU for the gameplay, we are here for the story. And the way a major character was killed and the obviously low skilled emotional manipulation involved absolutely destroys this game's value.
  3. Don_Lucho
    Jul 2, 2020
    4
    Los gráficos las mecánicas del juego me gustaron mucho la historia también hasta cierto punto donde te sientes obligado a sentir lástima por quien se supone es tu enemigo, lo que te deja un gusto de un viaje sin sentido :/
  4. Jonnq
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    En verdad para mí es un 9 el juego, un 9 porque tiene algo de relleno y le pongo un 10 para compensar los ceros de algunas personas sin criterio ninguno.
  5. DrDoran
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Minor pacing issues, still a great game overall. Pretty much comes down to the question if you can accept Abby as a playable character. If not, the game pretty much falls apart. I´m happy I enjoyed her side of the story.
  6. Lapoteosi
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of the decade, probably the best of this generation. Technically excellent, the graphic Is the peak on ps4 and the story is unique, brave and moving. A must buy for everyone Who owns a ps4
  7. d77omyy
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game should focus in the story and fail

    I don't care about other thing when the foundation column is broke the whole house will fail apart    … Expand
  8. ekinci_er
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    Our long waited game unfortunately ruined with this story. You feel distant from all the characters at the end of the game. Also, it has been false advertised. If I would know that I play as Abby, I wouldn’t buy it.
  9. Kaseigunsou
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's why, to me, this game is a masterpiece and even better than the first part in some ways :
    First thing first, people got overcarried by the hate coming from the leaks, which were out of context. Now that the game is out and we have proper context to look into it all, it's obvious the writers knew perfectly what they were doing all along and it feels like a really well planned story. But of course some of those youtubers/influencers/whatever are just looking for easy views and bucks, and right now it means hating the game and follow what started with the leaks. You can disagree with the story of course, but not to the extent of sending death threats to the writers, or the actors. That's just wrong and childish, period. No one back then had proper context to judge the game.
    Firstly, to me, the game honors Ellie and Joel bonds deeply : you can feel Joel's presence all the way during the first half of the game, and seeing how Ellie does take care of a whole militia brings back memories of how Joel would have done it. She has the same moves. She has the same way (and of course, you do as a player) of wiping enemies. At one point during the game Dina says to Ellie "where did you learn how to do that ?" and she answers "Joel taught me". This is a testimony of how Joel affected Ellie, and yourself as a player. The flashbacks are here to remind you constantly of that special bond. It culminates when Ellie tries to do the same map trick Joel taught her, but it backfires on her, because she's not him. And Ellie's own failures end up in killing a pregnant woman. That's why she hates Abby so much (who seems to be successful and invicible to Ellie at that point of the game - but of course she isn't given how she loses everything and how she ends up enslaved).
    Secondly, people can't stand the fact Joel died. But Joel made that terrible choice at the end of the first game of saving Ellie at all costs. He put this on himself. And he then got soft because of the safety provided by Jacksonville and because of the redemption he found with having Ellie. You can feel it all the way during the prologue. They ALL got careless, forgetting how dangerous the world can be. There are tons of details for it : the reports on how many infected they killed during patrols (filled with smileys and jokes, even Joels after a while), the way they bring people in Jacksonville, Joels house (when you visit it, you can feel the guy has turned soft because he has Ellie in his life and he found redemption : he has an artistic soul again, given how much time he's been spending carving wood and playing guitar - things that felt meaningless to him in the first part - I couldn't believe Joel has such a sensitive soul inside given how he had to hide it all after what happened to his daughter and what he had to do to survive during those 20 years. But of course he had to switch off that survivor mentality for it).
    Now about Abby (who also plays as a Moby Dick for Ellie until the end). First, the thing her dad says when he tells her he would do just as Joel to save her even if her death would prevent humanity for getting a cure was a way to tell her we all have flaws, and so does she as she was blinded by hate for Joel. Then, the game takes a huge turn when Lev and Yara come around, it takes a whole different step because ultimately, as she says, she chooses their side over the Wolves or the Scars. That's the defining moment (on the island) when I started really caring about Abby. What matters most is the individuals, not the group logic and systemic way of dealing with things (rings any bells to how people flamed this game despite having played it or explored it enough ?). You have to look into individuals and not judge them depending on which group they're a part of (and btw, Ellie comes to the same conclusion when she writes in her diary while in Santa Barbara : "Fireflies, Scars, Wolves... f*** them all" ; she's on the same mental process as Abby, Abby just being ahead a bit). That's a wonderful character development and morale. And btw : Abby DOES show remorse and is tortured by what she did. The nightmares didn't go away with Joel's death. And Laura Bailey plays it perfectly when she kills Joel : she has seconds of hesitation and you can feel her vulnerability. Of course she's too consumed by it to show it directly. And I like to think Yara and Lev is a way for her to find purpose again and to redeem for what she did.
    The game doesn't give you anything easy and you actually have to dig deep into it to get your answers. You have to read diary logs, you have to listen to all of the conversations, you have to look into the environment to get it all. It doesn't treat you like a 5 years old, spoonfeeding you easy answers to make you feel better. I've never seen a game this detailed and well carved. I've never seen a game making me think over and over things, and to think about how we react as human beings.    … Expand
  10. cmj94
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    GOTY! So many emotions over the course of the story. Game looks and plays fantastic. Naughty dog has set the bar high with this one!
  11. Nakama_14
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La historia es muy buena, se debe analizar el punto de vista de cada personaje, sus razones de venganza son muy validas, aunque duelan, el gameplay es maravillso. Es recomendable jugarlo y no dejarse llevar por comentarios, las emociones que te ofrece el juego e historia valen la pena, sin lugar a dudas el juego de la generación.… Expand
  12. RebelPenguinz
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is...the most affected i have been by a games story since...maybe ever. The way the narrative rises and falls in a cyclical motion mirroring the cycles of hate and more importantly forgiveness present with its characters. I can understand why some people may not enjoy this game the entire way through, but personally i don't think that's the point.

    You are supposed to hate    This game is...the most affected i have been by a games story since...maybe ever. The way the narrative rises and falls in a cyclical motion mirroring the cycles of hate and more importantly forgiveness present with its characters. I can understand why some people may not enjoy this game the entire way through, but personally i don't think that's the point.

    You are supposed to hate certain characters and certain moments and the beauty of the game is that it tests your ability to forgive in those situations. The game itself is almost a social experiment, testing how far you would go and wether or not you can learn to empathize with others despite possible wrongdoings.

    Not to mention this game's combat mechanics are top notch, and the graphics may be the best I've seen to date. Every character here feels realized wether they spend much time with you or not. The level designs are varied and interesting, and the new weapon customizations are awesome.

    If you have been paying attention to these scores for users they have gone up from a 3 to a 5 now that more people have actually beaten the game and seen the story play out. It's not an easy game to get through, it's emotionally draining at times. But for those who can handle the intense violence and complex themes the world of The Last of Us has to offer, this game is a MUST play. Game of the year 2020 right here.    … Expand
  13. papias
    Jul 2, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a tale, told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.… Expand
  14. multara
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Great game with cool gameplay. I think Abby more interesting than Ellie. There are some weak plot points, but overall the plot is exciting
  15. Pablo9215
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Gotta be Real honest here, this game is a total disfrace, in comparison with the first part, forcing politics into games takes away all the fun I regret buying this trash naughty dog really messed this up
  16. GabeLogan
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game does not improve on the gameplay department. 7 years later and we got a story that tries to make you feel bad for not supporting lesbian/trans. it tries too hard to push that agenda. A big disappointment for those of us that waited all these years expecting an improvement but instead we got a game that we wish would have been fine to never have been made in the first place. Characters in the game you don't care about unlike TLOU1. Just a sad game all the way through from beginning to end where as the first game you have some heart felt moments.… Expand
  17. Rock_drigo
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Great game, im love it! Un gran juego, no entiendo porque tanta critica, excelente duración de juego, mucho hater que solo critica sin jugarlo.
  18. Alex91ckua
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, awesome graphics and storytelling. Naughty Dog did really good job. This project shows why we're actually playing video games.
  19. JKekaNVKZ
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Graphic and technical side are the best, this game have so tiny details, so great face animation.. Naughty Dog prove once again - they are the best f we talking about graphic and technical side of the game. Well, but this game have some strange things like - if you step on blood - you have a blood steps, BUT, if you crawling all body on blood - nothing happen).. Pretty cool if you a crawlGraphic and technical side are the best, this game have so tiny details, so great face animation.. Naughty Dog prove once again - they are the best f we talking about graphic and technical side of the game. Well, but this game have some strange things like - if you step on blood - you have a blood steps, BUT, if you crawling all body on blood - nothing happen).. Pretty cool if you a crawl on blood and all your body in blood).. So i wanna rate 9, but i choose 10, because of haters - thats not fear. So i just wanna little balance this. Thank You Naughty Dog Very Much!
    Hope this game be on PS5 with a better graphic!) (for free of course? not like you do with first chapter please).    … Expand
  20. lanfaye
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    I believe it is a triple A game on PS4, but with frustrating and disappointing plot and storytelling. As a game player, I'm looking for entertainment, not education. If this game could offer many options to have different endings, it would feel way better for players. No one likes to accept the forced decision. And the order of the plot could have better adjustment, which can improveI believe it is a triple A game on PS4, but with frustrating and disappointing plot and storytelling. As a game player, I'm looking for entertainment, not education. If this game could offer many options to have different endings, it would feel way better for players. No one likes to accept the forced decision. And the order of the plot could have better adjustment, which can improve player's sympathy. Please change the writers, Naughty Dog!… Expand
  21. TheFirm34
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The perfect game. The story that is being told here is in my honest opinion top notch. Do not listen to the hate. This game is awesome!
  22. Cseno_Jeno
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game with a great story, The gameplay did not really change from uncharted 4, its the sme type of hide and seek combat, but on higher difficulties it's a real blast to play, because you actually have to use all these gears and navigate trough the map. The graphics are amazing of course, i feel like i dont even have to say this at this point. From a technical standpoint, it's objectively one of the best games ever made. Now, the Story is much more subjective, but honestly, I really enjoyed it.

    SPOILERS
    Ellies and Abby's story are two acts of the same path told with two different characters and I think it's a great idea well executed. Ellie's is a story of misguided anger and blind vengance. When we switch to Abby's perspective, her revenge is over and we see that she is still not satisfied and her friends give her **** about the brutal killing of Joel. Her side is a story about redemption and it heavily paralels Joels journey from the first game. I disagree with the common argument that Joel's death was shock value. That would mean that it meant nothing, but that is just simply not true. Its a vital part of both characters journey and serves as the catalyst of the story.

    A lot of people say that the order of events is poorly constructed and we should've seen Abby's side before she kills Joel, but in my opinion that wouldnt work, because for the first part of the game to work we have to feel the same blind anger that ellie feels.
    At first I was really annoyed that I have to play as Abby, but they managed to humanize her enough for me to like her.    … Expand
  23. MostNoob
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I'm just here because the game is having a lot of hate. I really wanna share how this game makes me cry or makes feel angry. Is like a russian mountain or something like that haha.
    I can't write my points because I'm in my cellphone and is very hard write this. Only that
  24. Jmeaney
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You won’t get what you want, but that’s the point. This game is wild ride and I’m all for it.… Expand
  25. cgmj55677
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    **** amazing game no matter what anyone says.
  26. karada
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 唉 打完最后生还者2了
    救命吧 就我看来 剧情确实稀烂[骷髅]
    可能是因为前面太大恶人了
    后期就算操控艾比
    我也完全没有get到她的点[嘘]
    跟女主对线的时候我还一直想着把她弄死就好[doge]
    （别喷我别喷我
    汤米前后反差也有点大 人设崩了的感觉？？
    [作揖]
    整个打下来
    我：？？？就这？就这？就这？    … Expand
  27. creemcheems
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    I can understand why people have such strong opinions on this game. (in my opinion) A lot of the story moments are justified and the characters we hate are humanized in such a way that you are able to understand why they made particular choices and where they come from. The pacing definitely has issues. Some of the scenes should have been placed before others (if that makes sense). TheI can understand why people have such strong opinions on this game. (in my opinion) A lot of the story moments are justified and the characters we hate are humanized in such a way that you are able to understand why they made particular choices and where they come from. The pacing definitely has issues. Some of the scenes should have been placed before others (if that makes sense). The visuals are outstanding. The environments are so meticulously detailed and the gameplay blows the 1st game's gameplay out of the park. Naughty dog was brave to try something new and i understand why people are decisive about it. But i respect naughty dog for taking tough decisions. This isn't the best naughty dog game, its not even close, but I think that this is a pretty good game in my eyes. There are a few plot holes and the pacing was all over the place but thats not the end of the world for me(not pun intended). I think that it should be understood that revenge isn't the story of this game, its the plot. Ill be checking out new game plus on a harder difficulty.… Expand
  28. Sunchezzz_01
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Это очень хорошая игра!
    Занимательный геймплей, хороший сюжет. Но тут очень много лгбт, феминистической пропаганды
  29. MiguelSlva
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo excelente 10/10, quem tava torcendo pra Ellie na luta final, jogou o jogo com o c*, pego o controle botou na bunda e jogou, só aceitem que quem estava certo ali era ELA e ponto.… Expand
  30. brayburn29
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic and improves on everything the first game set out to do. I cannot imagine Naughty Dog getting one more ounce than they got out of the PS4 and the game looks absolutely gorgeous. This is not a story with your run of the mill happy endings and at times it can be very grim, sometimes pulling your feels right out from underneath you, and you cannot help butThis game is absolutely fantastic and improves on everything the first game set out to do. I cannot imagine Naughty Dog getting one more ounce than they got out of the PS4 and the game looks absolutely gorgeous. This is not a story with your run of the mill happy endings and at times it can be very grim, sometimes pulling your feels right out from underneath you, and you cannot help but feel exactly what Neil Druckmann and the rest of the team want you to feel. This level of story telling has never been seen in any other franchise and Naughty Dog definitely did not hold any punches in The Last of Us Part II. You care about the characters and you feel for them and the relationships as you have become invested since the first game.

    The game play mechanics are no slouch either as they just have such a high degree of polish and you really feel empowered to handle situations however you please. After beating the game on the highest difficulty for my first playthrough, I will admit this game tests you problem solving skills and your patience. The dogs in certain parts are no joke! The game is all around impressive and really sets the standard for the industry competing with only games like God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2. It is really a work of art and tugs at your heart strings throughout its entirety. While I do not feel as though it deserves anything less than a 9.5 and I truly believe God of War is my only 10/10 this generation, I feel obligated to give this game a 10/10 as well because of the detail and Naughty Dog's ability to deliver on a level of story telling that you just do not hardly see. The Last of Us Part II is the perfect mixture of telling an extraordinarily compelling story that is unpredictable and extremely polished gameplay that makes you feel so dangerous. I don't really subscribe to the accolade of "Game of the Year", because I feel games are so unique that they should not be leveraged against one another. However, I would definitely have to pick the Last of Us Part II if I had to pick a 2020 Game of the Year or 2020 Must Play Game. Truly a work of art!    … 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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