The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Flix322
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    9/10. Thx Niel Druckmann for very stupid story and so bad ending of the game
  2. OsiDonatello
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Es un juego,.............................................................................
  3. Richyrojo
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Brilliant. Loved every second of it. Best game this year by far..... Dont hate without playing it. Amazing
  4. Chimongolo
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    A worthy successor to the original...review bombing are done by petty people and toxic men
  5. nushae
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I played TLOU part one, I kept thinking, what a tragedy that even when the world ends, we still find reasons to kill one another. During part two I kept thinking how pointless revenge is, that it destroys you as much as it does them.

    In both games, a person's inability to let go has devastating consequences - Joel dooms the world because he can't bear to lose another 'baby girl'. Ellie burns everything good remaining in her life to avenge the traumatic death of Joel.

    A lot of people have left bad reviews here because they rejected that death - and this is exactly the point of it. We can reject that death, we can demand a rewrite of a story. But Ellie can't. Because for her, this story is real life, and you can't rewrite life when it doesn't suit you. Thus, we feel her trauma deeply ourselves - how dare they make this happen to olur beloved Joel?

    But does that mean the story is bad? No, I don;t think so, on the contrary.

    First of all, let's face it, of COURSE Joels actions at the end of part one would have consequences, who really doubted this? I so dearly wished Joel had survived, but I can't deny the simple truth: he had it coming.

    TLOU2 drives this home in a masterful way, by switching perspective to the bad guys halfway through. Seen from the perspective of Abby, Joel is the bad guy. We learn that Abby has been affected by the death of her father in much the same way Ellie was by Joel's. We learn that even Abby's friends were shocked by how she killed Joel; and as we see Ellie's actions from the other side, we get the uncomfortable feeling that maybe Ellie is the bad guy here. Once she did to Nora what she did, she basically became Abby. And if we can empathize with Ellie at that point, we should be able to empathize with Abby too.

    Ellie as the bad guy. That is a hard pill to swallow, and a lot of the bad reviews reflect this. But again, that was the point - Ellie lost her way. And even though at the last moment she spared Abby, pulled back from the brink, and saved her soul, it is a pyrrhic victory, because she lost everything else.

    I don't think the bad reviews here are being fair to TLOU2. For me, the story worked. I was dismayed by what happened, but I compeltely accepted it. And I did empathize with Abby. The ending of TLOU1 was ambiguous; here the entire story is. Who is the good guy here? Who is the bad guy?

    Don't let the bad reviews discourage you - this game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  6. Sanjanero
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Tiene ubos graficos impresionantes, una historia muy llamativa con personajes y enemigos nuevos. Las nuevas mecanicas de juegon me parecen exelentes.
  7. Playsome
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This is a really well crafted game But the story Ending is complete stupid.
    Story starts quite amazing but the ending sucks.
    The Graphics are Unbelievably good.
    Game play is same as old.
    overall its a good game and must play.
    don't believe the rating many of the xbox fan boys have spam it.
  8. Zanz69420
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally enjoy it, The visuals were breathtaking as well as Soundtrack. The gameplay had very welcomed improvements sure as being a to go prone and jumping as well not have make shives every two seconds. The story took you on an emotional ride. I was little off took when you played as Abby for the second half of the game. Tho it help flushed out her motivations for killing Joel at the beginning of game and gave her good character arc. At the end of the game I liked both Ellie, and Abby and didn’t want either one to die. I look forward to seeing if they make a part 3… Expand
  9. EnorGh
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Bu oyun sıfırlık bir oyun değil hikayesini beğenmezsenizde bu oyun sıfırlık oyun hiç değil oynanış olsun grafikler olsun ve de hikayesi gerçekten güzel bir deneyimdi insanların bu oyuna nasıl sıfır verdiğini anlamıyorum
  10. Toruk_142
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyed the game it. Story was great, ending seemed a bit pointless. Not a fan of the combat and loot system. As it basically forces one way to play each fight (sneak) which gets boring. However the game is one of the best looking games i've played. Don't listen to reviews play the game its worth the money in my opinion.
  11. AsSaSsinBleiKer
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really sad, dark and incredible game. 100% recommended, 10/10 in almost all aspects.… Expand
  12. Vanpb
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Pretty shame the reviewers who give this game a 0. The story did in fact shift gears, but its still great. I was always looking foward for what comes next, addicting script and very unexpected. Thats what makes it great. The grame has a huge impact on the consumer and the more sensitive might rage with bad reviews, but its unfair and unrealistic. The sound is perfect makes your heart ratePretty shame the reviewers who give this game a 0. The story did in fact shift gears, but its still great. I was always looking foward for what comes next, addicting script and very unexpected. Thats what makes it great. The grame has a huge impact on the consumer and the more sensitive might rage with bad reviews, but its unfair and unrealistic. The sound is perfect makes your heart rate increase in those suspense scenes. The only thing i think it could be improved is the stealth kills, a litle more diversity in the animation kills. Overal a really great gane.… Expand
  13. ElMostri18
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego en trama sinceramente admito que me parecio mejor que el 1, te hace sentir demasiadas y distintas emociones a lo largo de toda la historia, y el trasfondo de los personajes es tremendo, te hace pensar mucho sobre el perdon y la venganza, y todas las consecuencias que conlleva la misma, simplemente hablo de la historia porque en lo que respecta al gameplay, es bue ni si mo. Muchos diran que el 1 es mejor en historia y demas, es entendible cada cual con su opinion pero NADIE dira que el gameplay es malo. Muertes muy violentas y reales, y mecanicas que me parecieron espectaculares. Muy contento y agradecido de haber vivido esta experiencia. Lo disfrute… Expand
  14. ademayik
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    bu oyuna 1 veren angutlar gidin çükünüzle oynayın. oyunun çıkışından 5 saat bile geçmeden nasıl bitirip 1 verdiniz ?
  15. lagunriv
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    El juego no es para nada malo, de hecho es excelente, creo que adelantó mucho de lo que veremos en futuros juegos, como és la inteligencia mucho mas *inteligente* enemigos que no solo estan dando vueltas si no que realmente te estan buscando y buscan matarte a toda costa, es una tension que no habia sentido en otro juego, nó es tan lineal, lo que le da un toque de experiencia deEl juego no es para nada malo, de hecho es excelente, creo que adelantó mucho de lo que veremos en futuros juegos, como és la inteligencia mucho mas *inteligente* enemigos que no solo estan dando vueltas si no que realmente te estan buscando y buscan matarte a toda costa, es una tension que no habia sentido en otro juego, nó es tan lineal, lo que le da un toque de experiencia de exploración, la Historia es buena por que es congruente, desde el primer juego vimos que era un mundo cruel y hostil, y nadie esperaba que lo que hizo Joel al final, osea literal le quito la cura a la humanidad y nos dejó con un sabor agridulce a la hora de ver los créditos. En el 2 es una historia de "DOS" venganzas, pero tambien de redencion y perdón. Insisto yó estoy satisfecho y No se merece para nada los malos revews ni absurdos comentarios.… Expand
  16. Zonta
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finished the game couple days ago.

    Graphics are simply great. Nothing more to say to it. The gameplay is amazing. There was no getting used to playing the game. It felt like picking up where I left off. In fact, it is even improved a bit.

    Reviewing the story will require giving some spoilers but before that, if you want to play this game just play it. Don’t fall into somebody else’s idea who thinks negative attitude and comments would make them popular. Now I am quite sure most people who gave 0 to this game never played the game or does not actually have any opinion of their own and copied and pasted somebody else’s idea. (Most. Some may have really hated. Can't argue that.) Rating something 0 just reflects hatred rather than a review anyway. Just because you don’t like something doesn’t necessarily make it bad. People worked hard for this. You may very well dislike it, just have some respect and write what you disliked about it. Rating 0 and commenting “OMG SO BAD” is not a review really.

    Some claimed the story was bad and I can respect that. The storytelling is unorthodox to say the least. You can’t expect everyone to like that. But I don’t think it’s fair to compare it with the first game. This is a new game, not a DLC. Personally, I liked it and below is my opinion about it.

    SPOILERS AHEAD!

    Yes, at first, I disliked playing as Abby, but in the end, I liked that I disliked it. Keep in mind that the story is supposed to be unpleasant and you are meant to dislike some characters. (Including the ones you knew from the first game) It felt like that was the point. What violence, vengeance, and hatred cost a person and how would they leave an effect. You would not really like a person who is consumed by vengeance and hatred. In movies or games, you may find them impressive or cool in a way, but you would not like them. At least I wouldn’t. I mean yeah Darth Vader is amazing, but who would like him in person? (I meant Vader, not Anakin. Please don’t get into that.) “You may dispense with the pleasantries!” Oh come on!

    The only downfall was Joel. Kill him the way he dies, at that time, at that place and exactly like that, but please don’t get him going in there voluntarily. I mean this guy was supposed to even mistrust his shadow let alone go into a lodge full of strangers. Especially after what he did. He is smarter than that. The Joel we knew from the first game would leave a stranger (in this case Abby) to be killed by the infected rather than getting involved and putting himself at risk.

    This is a story of “revenge”, which begins with Abby who lost all her friends because of it, then leaps to Ellie who was left broken because of it and Tommy who also ended up obsessed and alone because of it, fills players with the same rage and desire for a revenge but lefts them with the same feeling these characters ended up with: disappointment.

    Yeah, it was unpleasant, but that seems like the goal here. So, I consider it a success.    … Expand
  17. SaulRabos
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muchas personas estarán quejándose por la muerte de Joel y el final del juego. Dentro de mi experiencia en esta entrega, puedo decir que el guión es alucinante, el gameplay es increible pero tiene detalles por mejorar, la clave en esto es la forma en la que tomas el juego y su historia. Una historia de venganza, perdón, excusas, razones buenas o malas para hacer lo que se tenga qué hacer, se trata de tener empatía con los personajes y caer en cuenta que ninguna de las historias (Ellie y Abby) es buena o mala, ambas llevadas por la venganza y miles de situaciones más, sin embargo, puedo decir que a menos de que este juego no lo tomes como una historia con altos y bajos, una historia llena de emotividad y reflexión, no creo que veas todo lo hermoso que tiene esta historia y el juego. Queda a la interpretación de cada consumidor y considero que se volvió un juego como "o lo amas o lo odias". No es perfecto, pero valió cada maldito año de espera.… Expand
  18. blackDICtion
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I literally don't understand the hate and it is really disappointing to see it. The story is amazing, I get if what happens isn't what people want and admitting I didn't like the story in the beginning it does pick up and it made me like the beginning better. Please don't judge the game by the user reviews. I would say this game has more shock factor and is so graphic. The first game is aI literally don't understand the hate and it is really disappointing to see it. The story is amazing, I get if what happens isn't what people want and admitting I didn't like the story in the beginning it does pick up and it made me like the beginning better. Please don't judge the game by the user reviews. I would say this game has more shock factor and is so graphic. The first game is a 10/10 this is a 9/10 I loved it… Expand
  19. Corf1
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This game is real good. With realistic animations, with nice graphic and with nice gameplay which is similar with the first part. I don't want to say something about plot... it's real good. This plot gave me calm, funny, cute, sad moment. I recommend this game, even if there is bad mark on metacritic. I'm not agree with the other people, because this game is real good
  20. Milospollonia
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never before have I felt so strongly for a videogame, film, show, or even a book. This game is peak of storytelling and cinematography, and therefore is one of the best games ever made.

    I love the first game. Especially the ending made you question your position in the story, and who you really are. In the Last of us Part 2, this happens all the time. The story is real and believable, and both Abby and Ellie have a reason to hate each other. Lev and Dina are also very good characters, and I was frankly heartbroken when Ellie came back to the house, and everything    … Expand
  21. yagop
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    حبيت اللعبه بكل جوانبها فقط الي ما عجبني فيها الشذوذ والنهاية كانت عادية جدا
  22. Pientao
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Incredible game, I don't even understand all this hate on top of it, well developed script with some problems that I personally don't like, but that are easily camouflaged by the immersion caused by the graphics, soundtrack and sounds of the game.
    It has very desperate, exciting and in some cases conflicting moments (in a good way). And an ending, that only those who really understood the    Incredible game, I don't even understand all this hate on top of it, well developed script with some problems that I personally don't like, but that are easily camouflaged by the immersion caused by the graphics, soundtrack and sounds of the game.
    It has very desperate, exciting and in some cases conflicting moments (in a good way). And an ending, that only those who really understood the message of the game will be satisfied. Lacrador é meu pau    … Expand
  23. illusioniste
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    J'ai fini le jeu en Difficile et j'ai commencé en survivant+ (je vous le recommande pour plus d'immersion).
    Le point de vue adopté par le scénario est incroyable de sens et donne à réfléchir sur nos propres prises de décision et sur les conséquences que cela peut engendrer. Les relations entre les principaux protagonistes sont abouties mais laissent un peu en plan certains personnage    J'ai fini le jeu en Difficile et j'ai commencé en survivant+ (je vous le recommande pour plus d'immersion).
    Le point de vue adopté par le scénario est incroyable de sens et donne à réfléchir sur nos propres prises de décision et sur les conséquences que cela peut engendrer. Les relations entre les principaux protagonistes sont abouties mais laissent un peu en plan certains personnage secondaire.
    Le système d'infiltration et de combat est encore mieux et la petite touche de customisation est appréciable. Dommage que la caméra soit trop centrée sur le personnage lors des modifications des armes. Le peu de défauts qu'on pouvait repérer dans le premier opus en termes de jouabilité est corrigé. Quant aux combats de boss, je n'ai jamais été autant partagé sur l'issue des affrontements.
    J’applaudis la prise de risque sur l'histoire racontée et je félicite les développeurs pour le travail rendu. Cette suite est digne du premier opus mais demandera un certain travail sur soi pour les personnes les moins ouvertes d'esprit. Je l'attendais avec impatience et je ne suis pas déçu.
    Merci    … Expand
  24. sophieelsewhere
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Strong captivating story that shows both sides. Emotionally painful and wholesome moments in balance with horribly gruesome post apocalyptic moments. This game is not what I expected it to be, but Naughty Dog did one hell of a job playing with my emotions in all the good and bad ways!
  25. Green_eagle
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Can't really understand the bad reviews. Very good grafics. I like the story so far. Great game!
  26. Smash41
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Naughty Dog have created a well crafted world filled with great characters and story lines. The graphics and attention to detail they have achieved on a console should be commended. You simply won't find a better looking game this generation. Soundtrack is also a highlight.
  27. Sydney_C95
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game - everything is an improvement on the last, from the combat to the movement. I feel as close to these characters as I did in the first game. Phenomenal.
  28. Ramplissage
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, this is one of the best games ever made for PS4.
    The characters, the plot, level design, physics, animations, everything perfect in this game.
    Yes, the ending is very controversial. But those, who just think a bit, will understand motivation of the characters.    … Expand
  29. the_smittener
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    It would be foolish to give this game a 10/10. The story is beautiful and deliberately challenging. A lot of people are hating on this game because of the story but that is only because they refuse to look at things from a different perspective than what they want to. The story could have definitely been told better and the gameplay can be tedious at points but it kind of makes up for thatIt would be foolish to give this game a 10/10. The story is beautiful and deliberately challenging. A lot of people are hating on this game because of the story but that is only because they refuse to look at things from a different perspective than what they want to. The story could have definitely been told better and the gameplay can be tedious at points but it kind of makes up for that with how beautiful and detailed this game is. A beautiful game, despite its flaws. The more I reflect on it, the more I think I love it.… Expand
  30. Vmcosta_NL
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Audio 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10 Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 9,5/10 - it gets a bit repettetive
    Story 8,5/10 Good story but some parts could have been handeld better
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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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