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. Bigredbloke
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay was great. I loved seeing the other side of the story. I also thought Joel deserved to die or at least have some consequences for his actions. Flashbacks were a bit boring. Over great game top 5 I've played… Expand
  2. Yort94
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An opening note: I was not spoiled prior to this game's release and, despite being a fan of the first, went in with zero expectations.

    This is easily one of, if not the, best looking game I've ever played. The detail and art direction is incredible! However, it's certainly noticeable the PS4 is being pushed to its limits here and it buckles with various distracting graphical glitches throughout.

    There's also plenty of new additions to the gameplay and combat which make for a visceral, tense and effective experience. The progression alongside it is also satisfying to take part in. Unfortunately there is some clunky gameplay at times (allies getting in the way, iffy dodging), particularly in the first boss fight between Ellie and Abby - which felt a little jarring in design and certainly halted the pace in an otherwise riveting confrontation.

    The soundtrack is superbly emotional and exciting when it needs to be. Likewise, the performances are raw and heartfelt. The story never lets up in its ambition. The sense of scale in its settings, themes and emotions is truly admirable and truly felt like a step-up from its predecessor. Across my nearly 30 hour playtime I was enthralled and pleased to be able to experience such a vast and diverse story - from the nail-biting opening act, hearing the first whistles of the Seraphites, the horror of Seattle's ground zero, the invasion of the Seraphites island, and the emotional conclusion. All of it memorable and successfully balancing strong character drama, themes, action, horror, and excitement the whole way through.

    The structure of the game effectively twisted every emotion I had. What I wanted at the beginning of the game was vastly different from what I wanted at the end of it. This is because there is true care, time and heart poured into all the characters here, most especially Ellie and Abby, who I grew to love just as much as each other. Abby especially was a difficult task to pull off, yet the more we experience with her and learn of her, the more my reluctance grew to acceptance, and finally to appreciation.

    This roller coaster of perspectives, motives, flaws and strengths throughout ultimately paid off, and having become so attached to both sides of the story, Naughty Dog successfully made me feel the utter pain and tragedy of the violent cycle these characters are stuck in. Making me desperate to see some solace be found in it all, which ultimately made the conclusion all the more emotionally satisfying for me. I felt as though I found peace, just as its characters did.

    To added benefit, I have never seen gameplay mechanics used to push me into such uncomfortable and reluctant places before, truly utilising and forwarding this medium's potential. And while this story and gameplay may be too daring for some, its dedication to its story and risks is never not apparent, and Naughty Dog knew to be patient and put just the right amount of time into the experience to make it work. At least for me, anyway.

    All in all, this game is full of experiences, characters, themes and a story I'm sure not to forget. And I loved it.    … Expand
  3. Bigstu_SMACH
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    It was good story is it best game no but it good please play 1st just keep expectation reasonable levels.
  4. Real_D3RPY
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved the game! The game mechanics, graphics, and controls were absolutely amazing! Although there are a couple bugs in the game, they have not interrupted my experience at all. The story was phenomenal in the fact that this revenge story surprisingly had a bitter-sweet ending. The ending seemed bad at first, but with some context clues, I believe the ending was much more than it seemed. I definitely recommend everyone to play this game, but definitely play the first one before playing this one.… Expand
  5. SharMan
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Imagine being given one of the best tacoes in existence but hating it because you thought you were getting a burger and the taco is a bit spicy for your taste

    This is more than just a game. Reggie once said "If it isn't fun then why play it" Well the gameplay is extremely fun on the harder difficulties. The type of fun that gets your heart pumping. Except for one boss battle which was    Imagine being given one of the best tacoes in existence but hating it because you thought you were getting a burger and the taco is a bit spicy for your taste

    This is more than just a game. Reggie once said "If it isn't fun then why play it"
    Well the gameplay is extremely fun on the harder difficulties. The type of fun that gets your heart pumping. Except for one boss battle which was more frustrating than fun, the gameplay is phenomenal.

    The story does something that I feel no other medium would be able to replicate to this fine of a degree, it forces you to empathize.

    As foreign of a concept that may seem to people who just wanted to feel good playing the game, it truly makes you apart of the world that's so realistic that it took me a few days after finishing the game to process whatever that story was.
    But with time, I realized how much of a masterpiece this game was.

    Yes a few hiccups do exist but as a whole it is everything a game can be and then some.    … Expand
  6. djmundus
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    This game is, without question, the most emotionally devastating story ever told in a game.

    For all of those haters who decry the "politics" of the game, those people think that centering a story around LGBTQ characters is "political" rather than an a bleak, hopeless tale about real human beings. Does anyone honestly believe that there aren't LGBTQ characters in a zombie apocalypse    This game is, without question, the most emotionally devastating story ever told in a game.

    For all of those haters who decry the "politics" of the game, those people think that centering a story around LGBTQ characters is "political" rather than an a bleak, hopeless tale about real human beings.

    Does anyone honestly believe that there aren't LGBTQ characters in a zombie apocalypse and that their stories aren't meaningful? Apparently so...

    I wish NaughtyDog would animate all of the gameplay sequences and release it as a movie. It would be an Oscar contender.

    The only reason I don't give it a 10 is that they didn't innovate much on the stealth gameplay mechanics. I got a little bored with the gameplay, but couldn't stop because I needed to know how it ended.

    But as a story about complicated, often unlikeable characters struggling through the worst experiences imaginable, it is a masterpiece.

    It's like Game of Thrones. All the characters are flawed and trying to make the best of the worst situation. It is a meditation on revenge and the costs to one's soul.

    And it forces you to play as both the protagonist and the antagonist in order to make you FEEL for their struggles and motivations.

    The developers had to know that they were probably ahead of much of their audience on telling a story that revolves around LGBTQ characters and they did it anyway.

    Ten years from now this game will be considered a pivotal moment in the transition from entertainment as movies to entertainment as interactive stories.

    I can't count the number of times I jumped out of my chair or had to wipe down my controller because of the sweat.

    A 94 score from critics and a 5.5 score from users just highlights how far our society has to come in accepting that LGBTQ characters deserve incredible stories about their struggles just as much as straight characters in literally every other game ever made.

    When I read people who say the writing is bad I feel like I'm in a different universe. There are scenes in this game that literally brought tears to my eyes.    … Expand
  7. 3jdpa
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Definitely doesn’t deserve all the hate it’s getting online. Graphics are some of the the beat I’ve ever seen. Top notch gameplay, music, and sound design. The only problem with the story is the pacing kinda sucks and things happen a little too conveniently. I actually really like Abby as a character. Definitely not as good as the first one but I didn’t really expect that anyway. OverallDefinitely doesn’t deserve all the hate it’s getting online. Graphics are some of the the beat I’ve ever seen. Top notch gameplay, music, and sound design. The only problem with the story is the pacing kinda sucks and things happen a little too conveniently. I actually really like Abby as a character. Definitely not as good as the first one but I didn’t really expect that anyway. Overall phenomenal game.… Expand
  8. Sergio20
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    No es mejor que el uno pero tampoco es una basura disfruten mucho el juego y luego con la mente fría critiquen el juego
  9. oskoskosk
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    What an amazing game. TLoU has to me always been about characters you love doing things you hate, and there's so much of that in this game. Just an amazingly compelling narrative.

    Gameplay is the same as the first one but with many improvements and more freedom, it also feels less clunky to play. An almost perfect game all in all (just a bit smoother controls would have helped)
  10. DanilAvi
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Никого не слушайте, просто возьмите и пройдите, эту прекрасную игру, но знайте что в этой игре очень, очень тяжелый эмоциональный сюжет.
  11. Riccardo93
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Storia meravigliosa, ricca di momenti indelebili che andranno nel cuore e nella mente di un videogiocatore. Per quanto riguarda il gameplay io personalmente avrei aggiunto qualche arma in più.… Expand
  12. Skzszadt
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion TLoU part II is soo good but that ending... why cant we decide to kill abby or not.
    In the overall game is cool and beautiful. Btw we still dont know what happen with dina and JJ.    … Expand
  13. JimmyAmpere
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Its a great game! The ending could have been more entertaining. But over all a great game. Have No idea why people are **** about!
  14. davoslasty
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was really good. The story isn't all that bad how it's said to be and I think some people are connected to Joel a bit too much. Sucks that he died but I guess it happened and it turned out to be not as bad as i thought. The ending was a bit disappointing though, especially how the game just ends and you are left on The Farm with nothing. The game was overall really good actually a lot better than I expected after I saw the leaks. I hope there's another part because this was really good and I want a continuation.… Expand
  15. GamesIS
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Beautiful animation, gameplay graphics. The story takes for the soul no worse than the first part
    Miinus a point for LGBT
  16. Redtheshadow765
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Es un buen juego por que el guión es tan bueno que te hace reflexionar de lo dos personajes
  17. LucioVoreno23
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi opinión acerca del juego, a nivel de gameplay y apartado técnico el juego es un 10/10 la cantidad de detalles a nivel jugable es asombrosa, la nueva capaz de crafteo y mini-acertijos estilos resident evil me gustaron mucho mejoro muchisimo lo que se vio en el primer juego, otro punto fenomenal las voces de los enemigos mientras lo ibas asesinando (el OST en general) es otro punto que me agrado muchísimo, acerca de la historia es consecuente con lo que se vio en el primer juego tanto Abby como Ellie tuvieron sus altibajos a nivel argumental tomando decisiones un poco controversiales pero entendible, se que todos estamos acostumbrados a que todo lo que hace el protagonista es lo moralmente correcto y todo la gente que asesina nunca asume nada de eso, vease la saga de tomb rider, uncharted entre otras series similares, aun así es el trama es aceptable para un videojuego, no es un libro para tenga el tiempo para convencer a todos pero al menos entenderlo y aunque no te convenza la direcciones que tome la historia es entendible por todo lo vivido durante el juego.… Expand
  18. Vodaka
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    The game was perfect in everything. I can understand that story would have been better but it is still not bad at all. It is realistic!! A story from two different perspectives which is genius!! Some people want everything to end perfectly and the story hero wins everything and looks very very ideal!!. Sorry, this isn’t realistic!! This isn’t humans story in very difficult situations!!The game was perfect in everything. I can understand that story would have been better but it is still not bad at all. It is realistic!! A story from two different perspectives which is genius!! Some people want everything to end perfectly and the story hero wins everything and looks very very ideal!!. Sorry, this isn’t realistic!! This isn’t humans story in very difficult situations!!

    Even if you think that story wasn’t good enough. That means -2 points out of 10. Then what about different aspects: gameplay, graphics,.....etc.

    This why 3 , 0 , 5 , 2 score isn’t realistic at all. And doesn’t make any sense!!!. You aren’t happy with the story then your score should be between 7 and 9....please respect the impressive work done by game developers. It is almost perfect...this why I gave it 9.5    … Expand
  19. TomCullen
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Excellent gameplay, which is similar but improved from the first game.
    I personally enjoyed the story and general theme that the writers were going for, but the final ending/epilogue section was weak. But overall I still really enjoyed this game.
  20. Peptor
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Extremely well done game. The amount of detail and polish is astounding, level design & sound design are second to none. ND made some bold choices storywise, but they managed to make it work and deliver an amazing end-product.

    Best enjoyed alone, in the dark and with some studio quality headphones on.
  21. Gabotks
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Es un buen juego con un gameplay espectacular unos graficos hermosos todo esta bien excepto la historia q devio de ser estructurada de diferente manera para poder congeniar con la cooprotagonista Abby
  22. Benjibenjamin
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Huge story length leaves u guessing as to true end goal/climax of the story, gets you really invested in new characters and makes u sympathize and feel for those youd never expect to, great game
  23. lellaMay9
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is obviously god-tier. The story though, at least to me, was perfectly complex, and the ending was completely justified. Aside from some pacing issues, I can't stop thinking about it. I feel emotionally drained, mentally exhausted, yet... renewed? If that makes sense?
  24. 3320navir
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me hubiera gustado un poco más si hubieran dado la posibilidad de elegir y así enfrentar las consecuencias de esas acciones, por qué de mecánica, gráficos e historia está muy interesante aunque algo enredada, pero como lo que todo fan de esta saga habría quedado perfecto si hubiésemos controlado más al personaje principal de la primera entrega y quizás unas cuantas misiones antes de que Abby lo liquidará.… Expand
  25. milloy9
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I avoided all spoilers of the last of us 2.

    I took my time to play it through around 33 hours until completion.

    I finished it a week ago and I can’t stop thinking about the game. So I looked at the many reviews positive and negative.

    In my personal opinion some of the hot topics a certain death, a certain playable character and the overall story need discussion.

    The death - didn’t have a problem with it I thought it drove the story

    Abby - she was awesome, first 30 mins I was like why am I playing as Abby but I loved the change of pace and in the end I didn’t know what I wanted

    Story - at the time I was so engrossed I absolutely loved the story. Upon reflection some criticisms are ok, I’m ok with Mel being pregnant for example but it was weird that she went out on patrol. Overall I think the heavy criticisms are in general not fair.

    Side note - the game play is improved, graphics improved and the game is really fun. Side note - rat king was awesome.

    Side note - loved the time line! For me it’s a 9 because it was close to perfect just some story holes that I was happy to overlook / didn’t notice.    … Expand
  26. Rangelgaming
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    It could have been better but people are just upset and dont see the bigger picture at forst i disliked the story but understood more after a while the gameplay is really fun i love the stealth and killing zombies
  27. kjrg
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    i just finished playing it and I did liked it. Yes, it is not perfect, story has some flaws, sometimes it feels a bit repetitive going from here to there, but at the end, it's brutal, crude, the gameplay makes you feel like you are Ellie/Abby, awesome graphics, great mechanics. At the end, the story makes you feel what Ellie and Abby both suffer, and makes you understand that it wasn'ti just finished playing it and I did liked it. Yes, it is not perfect, story has some flaws, sometimes it feels a bit repetitive going from here to there, but at the end, it's brutal, crude, the gameplay makes you feel like you are Ellie/Abby, awesome graphics, great mechanics. At the end, the story makes you feel what Ellie and Abby both suffer, and makes you understand that it wasn't fault of any of them. Somehow you get to empathize with Abby and her story. At the end, i like it.… Expand
  28. Alexkom
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was really disturbing and uncomfortable, I hated to play Abby, like physically hated, and I was so heartbroken after finishing the game. I still haven't coped with this feeling of grief (and it's been almost two weeks already). But no other game made me feel such strong feelings, ever, so for me it's masterpiece. The story is great, but I realized it only several days after finishing the game (after some thinking). Scars plot line didn't work for me (looked a little bit like tomb raider), so minus one point for that.
    Anyway, I've started new game + and I see now all the moments which wasn't able to understand during the first time playing. Naughty Dog, so many thanks for the game.    … Expand
  29. Belevedere04
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Great video game, the story is a bit controvertial but one of the best games I’ve ever played nonetheless
  30. Halohalo
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    En mi opinion es uno de los mejores juegos de la ps4 si tienes una tienes que jugarlo y no te guies por criticas malas de metacritic (algunas) es review bombing y nisiquiera han jugado el juego, en apartado grafico es impresionante el detalle de cada ambiente y de cada personaje, la jugabilidad se parece mucho a la de the last of us y la IA de los npcs es brutal y casi dificil pero teEn mi opinion es uno de los mejores juegos de la ps4 si tienes una tienes que jugarlo y no te guies por criticas malas de metacritic (algunas) es review bombing y nisiquiera han jugado el juego, en apartado grafico es impresionante el detalle de cada ambiente y de cada personaje, la jugabilidad se parece mucho a la de the last of us y la IA de los npcs es brutal y casi dificil pero te acostumbras, la historia tiene fallos pero en general esta bien como representan el odio en en un juego y el mensaje que deja de la venganza puede dañarte a ti y a tus amigos totalmente recomendable… Expand
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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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