The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Alex_Flyer
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Кто не играл - не судите раньше времени. Очень качественный продукт! Игра актеров на высоте! Безспорно, очень сильная драма о том как остаться человеком в жестоком и беспощадном мире!
  2. ImDyson
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Game is not perfect for sure but it does not deserve a review bombing...
    The story is unconventional! Motion Capture is amazing!

    Thanks Naughty Dogs
  3. Einsblut
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    i loved this game cuz i loved the story. That's sooo good it's my best game in my life FOR ME. And the gameplay, is good, normal. it's not too much different then tlou1 but it's smooth. (FOR ME)
  4. Padmanabh
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Finally finished Tlou 2 today. Really impressed with combats and gameplay..if I compare with part 1..I had better experience with past 2. The way Seraphites communicate
  5. twixon1ysha
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Hello guys. i created account on metacritic today 'cause it annoys me, infuriates me. Most people hate this game only for LGBT. Some says "this game about two stupid boring girls". And you know what i think? I think you guys don't played in the first TLOU and even if you did, then here is who is stupid. You didn't understand what the creators wanted convey to us. and those who just putHello guys. i created account on metacritic today 'cause it annoys me, infuriates me. Most people hate this game only for LGBT. Some says "this game about two stupid boring girls". And you know what i think? I think you guys don't played in the first TLOU and even if you did, then here is who is stupid. You didn't understand what the creators wanted convey to us. and those who just put "0", you know, I hate you. as she said: i'm gonna kill every last one of them. Of course the game has flaws in the gameplay and in the plot itself, but put 0-1? you are...… Expand
  6. 5shenGamer
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I know all of you hate the story and so do i but the gameplay and sound and the graphics omg
    its awesome i like the game force you to play as the villain perspective its something New i guess
  7. Sssniperchris
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este es un buen juego,la jugabilidad es excelente y bien hecha la historia es nostálgica y emocionante la historia es genial pero hasta el final es cuando se arruina un poco pero eso no lo hace mal juego y las malas puntuaciones son por personas de xbox que son haters de Sony o por gente que tira arena a lo menso o por gente que no conoce la historia y no ha jugado ninguno de los 2 juegos… Expand
  8. Ballerbecks
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eines der besten Spiele dieses jahr. Grafik top, gameplay sauber und story nicht schlecht. Nur die playstation macht eine sound wie ein Staubsauger.… Expand
  9. pratik35
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    It's a pretty good game except the story could have been better but kudos to the team as lot of hard work went into making this and while playing it you'll understand my point
  10. AnthonyGuzM
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    The story has awkward and different plot twists but I think it is part of the concept of revenge and reflection.

    It is definitely a story that makes you think, and I personally liked it.

    The game is excellent in gameplay and graphics. Although the music left me a lot to be desired compared to the first game.
  11. WelshGuardian
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    So the emotional rollercoaster has come to a close & I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. A great example to bridge 2 sides of a coin before making your judgement an ultimatum. Taps into all your emotions and leaves you exhausted with the brutality which is human nature. Your best work yet @druckmann thank you for sharing your story. The gameplay is fluid, intense, dynamic & fun and theSo the emotional rollercoaster has come to a close & I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. A great example to bridge 2 sides of a coin before making your judgement an ultimatum. Taps into all your emotions and leaves you exhausted with the brutality which is human nature. Your best work yet @druckmann thank you for sharing your story. The gameplay is fluid, intense, dynamic & fun and the artistic vision is a masterclass from naughty dog and is by far their best work to date. Take a bow all those who put their heart and soul into developing this chapter. I consider this a game of the year contender.… Expand
  12. Jahree0987
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally hate the story but there are some lessons to be learned from this game. There are some consequences in getting revenge and that is the reality that we need to know and just we need to accept it. But the gameplay is good and the graphics are the best.… Expand
  13. Kubabel25
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    U guys are sick... best game Ive ever played! But u need to understand story ;)
  14. stellab3000
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Read if you've seen leaks/spoilers! I would write a longer review if I could but all I can say is this game is brilliant. I can readily admit that the character death within the first two hours shocked and jarred me. I had seen this particular leak prior to playing the game but I did not expect it to happen so soon. After telling myself that it's dumb to not want to continue or care I kept playing and boy was I not disappointed. The type of story that Naughty Dog has set up is ambitious, and it's not one that the fans wanted and to me, I think that's what makes it all the more interesting. This game was made to cause controversy and conversation. It also allowed me to zoom out on Ellie and Joel's story and reflect on the world of The Last of Us as a whole. So many moral questions were posed and in addition to this, everyone in the game seemed to be an antagonist and protagonist at the same time which is what made it all the more interesting. They somehow managed to do this while still allowing me to not love Ellie and Joel any less.

    Further, besides the amazing storytelling, the gameplay was so fun and so much more developed than the first game. As someone who plays games for a cinematic experience as well as a challenge and for fun, I found it absolutely enthralling. The mechanics are so practical and it feels so grounded and real.

    Of course the game has it's flaws, especially during the second half, there were some lull points to the story and gameplay, but once I got through those tiny portions, it was right back into the action.

    Please don't let leaks or super negative reviews from people who haven't played the game all the way through effect whether you want to play this game! Regardless if you end up liking the story or not, the questions you are going to pose to yourself and the emotions you feel throughout the game will be one like no other. Great work ND!    … Expand
  15. jegiomed13
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Yo digo que deberíamos valorar el juego por qué está muy adelantado a su época debemos apreciar sus gráficos y sus paisajes y saber que Nauty Dog se esforzó mucho durante 7 años para traernos este juego además no le pondría un 10 por la falta del personaje principal que es Joel y que me gusta que no solo controlemos a Ellie.
  16. yeetonmypants
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the game is amazing in many aspects. The gameplay is never boring while we are playing and the animations are on a whole new level with a massive variety of killing, dying, hitting, shooting, dodging animations. The prone factor is an awesome added feature that helps in many aspects. The sound of every single weapon, music, background sound, explosions, crafting, weapon upgrades, item pick up, infected, ellie's steps on the floor, everything that is related to sound is just flawless and are for the most part really pleasurous to hear giving that full immersion into the game giving us a sound orgasm like feeling. The wide variety of weapons is incredible and larger compared to the first game and we get to experience different weapons with ellie and abby wich is awesome since we get to see that both of them really aren't that much alike when it comes to fighting style and the way they choose to approach the enemy. while I played with ellie i liked to go for a more stealthy approach while with abby I most of the times was the first one shooting my shots and making noise. It's interesting to see that the two characters have different fighting styles according to theyr physical strength and battle experience. Graphics wise there is nothing to complain about it is by far the All PS4 can give and it is amazing to see how much attention to the details Naughty Dog payed because it is incredibly well done. When u shoot enemies or stab them, when you get close to a tree or a wall, the psysics of the ropes and eletric cables, the snow and the clothes. Now for the facial expressions, by far the best ones so far. When u look down with abby on a high place you can tell by her face that she is terrified of heights, the face ellie makes while stabing the enemy,or even when you get shot. It is just incredible what they managed to achieve with the face expressions. Now for the story. I wouldn't say it is bad. I actually think it is really good (this is my opinion, if you didn't like it just don't judge). I think the gore like death of Joel was a litle soon but we get those flashbacks that maded me cry A LOT. As for Ellie's part I have nothing bad to say. The way the story is told up to that part is amazing. Then comes abby. I'm like ok imma have to play as abby, whatever. I understand that with that Naughty Dog is trying to make us see the two sides of the coin and it really makes us think. I think that in terms of environments abby's part was actually much better than Ellie's beacuse while in ellie's part we see much green and plants, even though it is amzingly detailed, it is pretty much the same. But in Abby's part we even get to go to the top of those super tall buildings and go through those amazing bridges. Now my issue with abby isn't the character itself because she did what she did and she had her reasons...That is understandable she did the same ellie did, to seek revenge. But I just think that Naughty Dog made us play TOO MUCH with abby, there were parts that could have not been shown like abby and owen's sex scene and when abby comes back after that night when u go back to yara and lev you could have just taken us to them but ok. According to the end of the game, I think it is very well done. She doesn't get her revenge BUT like, look at what they did to each other, both ellie and abby have lost so many things because of each other. I loved and that last flashback between ellie and joel just killed me. i loved it. So all in all, I think it is a spectacular game, animation and graphics wise it is amazing. The sounds are the best and the story in my opinion wasnt as bad as people say it was. I wouldn't say I liked TLOU PART II better than TLOU 1 but TLOU PART 2 sure was an incredible game with massive achievements. I give it a solid 9/10… Expand
  17. RammBlack
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Buen juego superando a si precuela en distintos aspectos un poco lineal pero eso no lo hace menos excelente historia y secuencia
  18. aydogan
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 is a really great game but THE ABBY parts was so boring I did not like the story these were bad sides except that this was a MASTERPİECE. WHY JOEL Naughty Dog ?… Expand
  19. Jb81
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    What can I say about this game? Well I thought it was a triumph like most of naughty dog games. The graphics are spectacular to look at and admire, the game play is s step up from the first and yes I really did enjoy the story. The new enemy's can now again be a little challenge but once you get use to their movements they can be figured out. In some situations you do.have to think whatWhat can I say about this game? Well I thought it was a triumph like most of naughty dog games. The graphics are spectacular to look at and admire, the game play is s step up from the first and yes I really did enjoy the story. The new enemy's can now again be a little challenge but once you get use to their movements they can be figured out. In some situations you do.have to think what is the best approach to get through the area. Theres lots of hidden items to discover and new weapons to try. I have recently completed it, and yes I can see myself saying it again.

    For the negatives sometimes the areas are too big to explore just for supplies and now and again you get a little tires of searching every corner but it is essential to find bullets and crafting items to survive the game. In the stealth sections some of the enemies behave the same formula and feels like a repetition of the last encounter but it doesn't dampen the game play too much.

    There is one thing that I would like to say to reviews on here. Some.of them were posted minutes or hours after the games release to give it negative feedback. These are reviews from people who didnt really play much of a game or have never played the game and are just jumping the band wagon from social media. It's worth buying and adding to the collection of playstation exclusives. It deserves to be on the same shelf of horizon zero dawn, god.of war and spider-man. I think naughty dog have done an amazing job with this game do not believe what people from.the 19th of june are saying. It's not perfect but it is an amazing experience to play through and once it starts you do find yourself playing to the end.    … Expand
  20. Sangheki
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Utterly disappointed…by the fans.

    I’ll be honest. The first The Last of Us game is my favourite game of all time, having no other game coming even close…until now. Having finished The Last of Us Part II I felt depressed, the game left me in a rough shape, but it was worth it. I strongly believe that It is an experience that caters differently to every single player, so I don’t think    Utterly disappointed…by the fans.

    I’ll be honest. The first The Last of Us game is my favourite game of all time, having no other game coming even close…until now. Having finished The Last of Us Part II I felt depressed, the game left me in a rough shape, but it was worth it. I strongly believe that It is an experience that caters differently to every single player, so I don’t think going over the story would be really substantial in this text. Just remember: Character progression in important in storytelling, and the main characters really end up learning their lesson in the end, with a high cost for everyone. Sure, it's rough and non-satisfactory, but that's the way it should be with a story like the one being told in TLOU 2.
    All I wanna ask of anyone reading this: try to play/watch the game without being prejudiced by the backlash, or even positive comments. Try to get your own opinion. In the very least, if you dislike the story, you’ll get some amazing set pieces and intense combat, plus a wonderful soundtrack/atmosphere.
    9/10 for me. The -1 is due to a weird pacing in the second half of the game and some characters lacking “chemistry”. Apart from that, it was so worth the wait, the hype, and the time I invested.
    Once in a lifetime experience for me. Hope you’ll find ways to enjoy it as well.
    When in the dark, look for the light.    … Expand
  21. jpegdream
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Just want to start this by saying review bombing is pathetic and you're pathetic if you do it. Grow up.

    ANYWAY this is quite honestly my second favourite game of this generation (coming just after Uncharted 4) This game fully encapsulates how dark and brutal and horrific the world truly is and can be. This game is about hate and how it eats you inside, and it truly, absolutely champions    Just want to start this by saying review bombing is pathetic and you're pathetic if you do it. Grow up.

    ANYWAY this is quite honestly my second favourite game of this generation (coming just after Uncharted 4) This game fully encapsulates how dark and brutal and horrific the world truly is and can be. This game is about hate and how it eats you inside, and it truly, absolutely champions those themes with a story that is rich, complex and engaging as all hell. This game forces you and its characters onto the absolute cusp of breaking down, and maybe even pushes you over the edge a couple times.

    It's bold, it takes risks and it's not a rehash of the first one. It's sad that the fanbase is going full Star Wars on this one but ignore the fanbase and think about what you're seeing and what it means.    … Expand
  22. ToXiCgAmEr5679
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's sad to see how many of these reviews are people just review-bombing the game. I find it hard to believe so many people managed to finish a 20 hour game in less than a day. Don't get me wrong, there are criticisms to be made with the game, but most of them are hidden behind 0/10 reviews submitted by people that haven't even finished the game, have only reached a certain point, and even some by people who don't have the game and only read the leaks. If you take a look at the reviews on the Last Of Us 2's store page, where you actually have to own the game to review, you can see a major difference.

    Overall, I found the experience of Last of Us 2 enjoyable. The graphics were gorgeous, and was every bit the technical masterpiece that we had been promised. It looked beautiful and ran smoothly, even on the original PS4. The mocap technology was insane, and the acting on show here was immersive. I really have to give credit to the actors here, they did such a fantastic job of bringing these characters to life.

    The gameplay was similar to the first game, mostly stealth mixed with tense moments and adrenaline filled combat. The infected and clickers are even more terrifying than usual, and the game does a good job of getting your heart going with a good mix of scares and tension. The combat animations have been improved, which makes the combat feel more fluid and overall more enjoyable.

    As for the story... I have mixed feelings on this one, but that doesn't mean the story was bad. Certainly not to warrant a 0/10. Obviously, after Joel was killed, I was left feeling angry and saddened as most were. From that point, I could tell the story was going to be one of revenge. However, the story then begins to split off a bit in an attempt to change your perspective, which I think was a bit of a hit and miss for some. At first, I wasn't a fan of the change, but it kept me invested in the story and near the end, I didn't know how I was feeling. Once I had reached the ending, i was left feeling kind of unsatisfied and lost. A part of me feels like Naughty Dog wanted to leave players feeling that way. I think they made a big risk that for some, was not well received.

    However, what it all comes down to is whether I think the experience I got from The Last Of Us 2 was worth spending my money on. For me, yes it was. Did the game managed to evoke emotions out of me? Yes. Did it give me happy moments? Sad Moments? Heart wrenching moments? Moments that made me question myself? Question the characters and their motives? Made me disgusted with myself? Yes to all. And to me, that's what makes a good story, especially a Naughty Dog story.
    I was glad to have enjoyed this experience, and I think the ending is one that I need to sit on for a while to see how I truly feel.    … Expand
  23. a1337gamer
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Don't be scared off by review bombing. The story is very good HOWEVER it will definitely not appeal to some people as it is very challenging and definitely not often "feel-good" even compared to the original. This is a character driven, brutal story with lots of deeply flawed people to pick apart and analyze.

    Gameplay is universally better than the original game, with absolutely    Don't be scared off by review bombing. The story is very good HOWEVER it will definitely not appeal to some people as it is very challenging and definitely not often "feel-good" even compared to the original. This is a character driven, brutal story with lots of deeply flawed people to pick apart and analyze.

    Gameplay is universally better than the original game, with absolutely incredible level design, a few new enemy types, and more items, crafting options, guns, some added platforming. Partner AI is better than in the original, though still not cutting edge or anything. Where gameplay is concerned I think this is my favorite title across the uncharted + TLOU era of ND games.

    The game has an INSANE amount of options. If you have vision or hearing disabilities: fear not, this game can be played by absolutely anyone.

    I gave it a 9/10, the point i'm taking back is because a couple of the new characters aren't fully realized and felt a bit lacking, and also because of a writing hiccup or two which, while minor, were a bit frustrating.    … Expand
  24. Rustiq
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2 has a complex story, and might be the best looking game of this generation, Part 3 coming soon?

    The gameplay has been remade and it shows. It improves on the TLOU1 mechanics and you can see that very easily, the gameplay easily is the best part of the game.

    The graphics are also improved heavily. Since the game is linear, they tried to make the graphics better then any other Video Games have and they achieved it.

    Now let's get into the story. TLOU 2 has a really complex story that not everyone might understand. I will get into spoilers from now so be sure to finish the game before reading my review.

    The story takes it's place during a few years. There are 2 playable characters (Ellie and Abby). At the beginning of the game we see Abby killing Joel but the game doesn't give us a proper reason till we reach half of the game. The Fireflies are gone and now there are 2 new groups, WLF and Scars (Seraphites). For the first half of the game you play as Ellie, you are on a quest to find Abby and the rest of the group that helped her kill Joel. You will go through Seattle for a period of 3 days. After you reach half of the game you find out that Abby and her father were part of the Firefly group, and that her father was the doctor supposed to make the cure for the virus by killing Ellie. While everyone saw Abby as the antagonist, she has a pretty similar story to Ellie. At the end you are playing as Ellie, everything is good now. Dina has a kid and Tommy is still alive. The last fight is Ellie vs Abby and you are playing as Ellie. At the end of the fight you nearly kill Abby but a flashback with Joel comes up, Ellie lets Abby live because now she understands why Abby killed Joel. Abby escapes and reaches the newly formed Firefly group. Ellie goes back to the farmhouse to find Dina and the kid left. Ellie goes to the guitar but she can't sing anymore since she lost 2 fingers. She leaves the guitar near the window and the game ends.

    Now here comes the complex part that i think everyone missed. When the guitar and window are focused on the screen, Ellie is seen leaving the house but in a blurry vision. It most probably represents that Ellie finally forgave that Joel saved her, and even forgave Abby for what she did. Ellie finally understood why both Joel and Abby did it. The guitar in the window means that Ellie left the house leaving everything that has happened behind and she wants to continue her life without thinking about the past anymore, she knows that rage and revenge won't get her anywhere. The story wants to tell you that we are all humans and that we do things because of our rage, and we don't think about our actions before doing it.

    The game left me speechless. Everyone has a different opinion and everyone should say it out loud.

    This is what i thought about the game.    … Expand
  25. Ivanildo0303
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    The game was amazing in this propose, there is no mistakes, the gameplay is perfect rich in detail and fun, a masterpiece of survivor with a store that show the big problem is really the persons. TLOU 2 continue the story seen before, and the new story even controversy is well written and was not what you want. Please ignore the bombs review, in most case that not played all game.
  26. baddieb
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Enjoyed most if the game but had a few issues with the story. I think Abby's section should of been shorter but I liked her
  27. Isnipe
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games of this console generation though I didn't particularly like the ending other than that the rest of it was great… Expand
  28. AdamKadmon
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stunning Game. Fantastic. I'm just a little bit disappointed in how Joel died too soon. For the rest this game is a masterpiece… Expand
  29. Ca_thal
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I still feel that the first game is better, narrative-wise, but gameplay was improved throughout.

    From animations to gunplay and especially the semi-open world areas. The narrative, although a simple revenge story, does confront the player with quite a horrific question. Is revenge justifiable?
  30. joke354
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is great, but the end sucks and I was asking if it was necessary for Abby to remove Ellie 2 fingers, really, the end does not make sense and we were forced to control Abby during 60% of the game means we control more abby than ellie But I'm realizing that almost everyone who give negative rating to the game was people who didn't play it and they are xbox fanboys.… Expand
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#2 Best 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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