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. ignore78
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    dont listen to the hate! this game is so much more than what you think. Finish the game and you will be happy you did.
  2. jenkins748
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game with an impactful story about the cost of revenge. Clearly so many of these 0 reviews miss the true moral of the story, which is that revenge is toxic and if you succumb to the desire then you will lose who you are. Brilliant and powerful ending.
  3. RcKDrUmm3R
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    If you're a fan of Naughty Dog, The Last Of Us, and wanted a sequel, this game doesn't disappoint!! Gameplay is similar to the first with added improvements and better enemy AI. The graphics on the regular PS4 are absolutely GORGEOUS, the environments are extremely unique and varied, and this game is beyond brutal. It's a perfect mixture of tension, action, and survival horror. IIf you're a fan of Naughty Dog, The Last Of Us, and wanted a sequel, this game doesn't disappoint!! Gameplay is similar to the first with added improvements and better enemy AI. The graphics on the regular PS4 are absolutely GORGEOUS, the environments are extremely unique and varied, and this game is beyond brutal. It's a perfect mixture of tension, action, and survival horror. I absolutely hated the ending, but throughly enjoyed the first half of the game so much, I played it immediately a 2nd time. Without spoiling anything, ND gave you what feels like 2 games in one. This is a MUST BUY for fans of ND and the first game.… Expand
  4. OmegaNemesis28
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Pushes the boundary of game tech. Crazy gameplay switching almost seamlessly between super complex animations no other game has tried to do in this much detail, which makes everything feel like a real solid "punch" when you execute enemies or dive around. Grabbing objects up as you run by and immediately tossing them at enemies in 1 motion is wicked cool. The limited resources for ammo isPushes the boundary of game tech. Crazy gameplay switching almost seamlessly between super complex animations no other game has tried to do in this much detail, which makes everything feel like a real solid "punch" when you execute enemies or dive around. Grabbing objects up as you run by and immediately tossing them at enemies in 1 motion is wicked cool. The limited resources for ammo is trickled in almost perfect amounts in my experiences. I'd always say "wow I think I have a lot of ammo" and then nope, never enough unless I had some extreme precision. Enemy AI is dastardly too.

    Story pacing and narrative issues are present, but opposite of the review bombing, I'm going to have to ignore it. Would've said like an 8 or 9, but this is a 10 out of spite. The gameplay and visuals are so awesome, only bigots would cry on user reviews with 0s talking about "propaganda"    … Expand
  5. randomcowz
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    masterpiece, plain and simple. naughty dog has balls of steel to put out something like this.
  6. pgpacker
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A game has never made me feel this way. You've got to play it to understand.

    It's executed incredibly.
  7. Sersnake
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Most people who hate this game haven't even play it, such an amazing experience on every level.
  8. fatalhck
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    My friend, what a masterpiece is this TLOU2 ... Games are about we enjoy playing them and that’s exactly what @Naughty_Dog put here , people are getting used to hate everything that does not follow strictly what they want.
  9. SileSixEcho
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really appreciate that Naughty Dog did not just go the safe way and make a game that will please all the fans. I understand that this alienated many but the result is a piece of software that will stay very unique for a long time. Even if I was shocked by many of the events in the story and did not like all of them, I have to give a lot of credits to the developer for making me feel that way. It's a game that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end credits roll.

    Gameplay and audiovisual design is of course stellar. The game feels very polished and offers a fair amount of challenge.

    I understand that not everyone is happy with how the game ended but at the same time, I think is unfair to rate it so low just because you did not like it.    … Expand
  10. eidge
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    For me it's a cautionary tale that our mistakes can come back to haunt us; that no matter how much we correct our ways, some will focus on that terrible mistake, so be ready for the consequences.

    And at the risk of sounding preachy, that instead of letting our future selves be defined by our mistakes we should strive to be better regardless.
  11. a-L-e88
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is basically perfect. Ii would have vive 9.5 but its more a 10 than a 9 . Imho the game was a bit too long while playing with abby and in the sections with Joel/Ellie at the Museum or Abby/Owen at the acquarium...also, some events seems to happen Just because they have to. But the game is Amazing nothelesss. Those who are saying that this game does not "respect" the first the last of us or some character that are killed off does not know what "respect" is.… Expand
  12. viaz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who absolutely loved the first game, I was extremely worried when seeing the overwhelmingly negative reactions to the leaks. Thankfully, having played through the full game I can say the game is absolutely amazing and on par with the first. Although Joel dies early, the game does a wonderful job to draw the player back in and empathise with Ellie and the other new protagonist, despite having competing motivations. The narrative payoff is completely worth it at the end of the game and the final chapters really carried emotional weight - not something I’ve experienced in a video game to this extent.
    In terms of gameplay, this was a great evolution of the mechanics created in the first game with crafting, stealth and gunplay all being expanded while still maintaining the tense, fight for survival feeling present in the first game. I’d definitely recommend playing the game on the higher difficulties (hard or survivor) as the limited resources do a lot to add to the tension and force players to think about when to engage and what to craft to handle the situations you’re put in over the course of the 25-30 hours it takes to complete.

    Overall, an absolute masterpiece. I think much of the negativity around this game comes from the fact that most stories told in blockbuster movies and video games are feel good stories. Most of these stories don’t place emphasis on complexities and contradictions inherent in people - something which this game does so effectively.    … Expand
  13. LeeShawBrown
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely fantastic continuation of the series. It’s a sad sight to see all the fake user review scores from people who clearly haven’t even played the game themselves.

    This builds on everything that made the first game great in almost every way. Every gameplay mechanic has been enhanced, with some great additions to the core gameplay mechanics, with more options for stealth, weapon upgrades, new craftables etc.

    During the 2nd part of the game my mind had 100% hatred for Abby, I kept telling myself there was no way I could ever like her, well I was wrong, as by the end, her character just made sense, the reasons and motivations for doing what she did, and her chance to redeem herself was very well played out. END SPOILERS - At the end scene it could have gone either way, but I was actually somewhat happy it ended the way it did. Going the other direction would have just sparked another revenge story. I think they made the right call with the ending decision.    … Expand
  14. mmatt88
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best storyline in gaming so far, TLOU games just can’t be beat. And the guitar scenes are the best use of the DS4 touch pad that I’ve seen.
  15. LeandroPeres
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos do ano, quiçá da atualidade. Impressionante os caprichos e detalhes nas ambientações e narrativas.
  16. phoeniix23
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    I just finished this game after about 40hours. What an experience! This is a graphics, technical and narrative masterpiece.

    I thought nothing can beat RDR2's graphics but hooboy TLOU2 just did! The water and reflections and attention to detail in this game is absolutely astounding! I played this game very slowly, soaking in all the environmental details, exploring every nook and cranny,    I just finished this game after about 40hours. What an experience! This is a graphics, technical and narrative masterpiece.

    I thought nothing can beat RDR2's graphics but hooboy TLOU2 just did! The water and reflections and attention to detail in this game is absolutely astounding! I played this game very slowly, soaking in all the environmental details, exploring every nook and cranny, appreciating the amazing artistic talent that went behind crafting such an immersive world.

    Narrative wise, I avoided all spoilers coming in, had an open mind and thoroughly loved the story. Most games have protagonists and antagonists that feel detached, villains that are always in the background who want to take over the world etc. Whose motives don't quite inspire or make me empathize. However, in TLOU2, it's very nuanced, layered and deep. Never have I experienced a story told this way. I felt connected to every character and the story beats hit me hard emotionally.

    If you want a deep narrative experience coupled with powerhouse graphics and intense stealth-action gameplay with survival mehanics, this is it. Please I beg you ignore the hate surrounding this game. I've been reading forums and reviews and videos to understand where the hate is coming from but I, in my honest opinion, feel it is very unwarranted. Play it, it's worth it!    … Expand
  17. elmarko
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved it, beautiful and powerful. A true masterpiece. Gameplay was varied and mechanics clever and intuitive. Story was spectacular and thought provoking. Characters rich, diverse and complex. Left us wanting more. Does an excellent job of breaking away from conventions that many gamers can't let go of. It's refreshing and exactly what gaming needed. I would recommend this gameAbsolutely loved it, beautiful and powerful. A true masterpiece. Gameplay was varied and mechanics clever and intuitive. Story was spectacular and thought provoking. Characters rich, diverse and complex. Left us wanting more. Does an excellent job of breaking away from conventions that many gamers can't let go of. It's refreshing and exactly what gaming needed. I would recommend this game to anyone, play it and see for yourself.… Expand
  18. KenCole
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    So far, so amazing! I appreciate that story twists are subjective, but this is not a happy world. Bad things happen to good people.
  19. Knu
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    This game is probably the best title out on PS4, both technically and as a general single player experience.

    Unfortunately its user reviews are tainted by a mass of neckbeards who have no idea what they are talking about. The gameplay is sound, it improves a bit the TLOU1 gameplay so while it's nothing revolutionary, it does the job very well. If you liked the first TLOU1 gaemplay    This game is probably the best title out on PS4, both technically and as a general single player experience.

    Unfortunately its user reviews are tainted by a mass of neckbeards who have no idea what they are talking about.

    The gameplay is sound, it improves a bit the TLOU1 gameplay so while it's nothing revolutionary, it does the job very well. If you liked the first TLOU1 gaemplay you'll like the new stuff they added here.

    The story is great, the acting is top notch and the character development is amazing.

    If I had to find some negative aspect, I think the "third act" of the game was a bit rushed and It could have probably been more satisfying if done with a little less rush.

    Certainly a must have.    … Expand
  20. QQshkin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The first game is my single most loved piece of art ever. TLOU 2 wasn't necessary, but in the end I'm glad it exists. The game is much darker, it has gore and sometimes extreme violence – can't say I'm a fan of all of those things, but it works for the main narrative of the game. It's also a technical masterpiece that makes you question if next-gen is THAT neccessary (it is, because it'llThe first game is my single most loved piece of art ever. TLOU 2 wasn't necessary, but in the end I'm glad it exists. The game is much darker, it has gore and sometimes extreme violence – can't say I'm a fan of all of those things, but it works for the main narrative of the game. It's also a technical masterpiece that makes you question if next-gen is THAT neccessary (it is, because it'll allow smaller devs to achieve greater results).… Expand
  21. iddqd4
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    Это было абсолютно невероятно. В самое сердце. В финале я просто эмоционально выгорел, от и до. Было больно, чудовищно от содеянного, немного надежды каждый раз. Финал и прощание с героями с тяжестью на душе. Магия Naughty Dog подействовала. Как и во что дальше играть не понимаю.Это было абсолютно невероятно. В самое сердце. В финале я просто эмоционально выгорел, от и до. Было больно, чудовищно от содеянного, немного надежды каждый раз. Финал и прощание с героями с тяжестью на душе. Магия Naughty Dog подействовала. Как и во что дальше играть не понимаю.
  22. Dixis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения. Очень сильная и трогательная история, финал которой, не "отпускает" тебя несколько дней, после прохождения. Великолепная проработка и отличная картинка. Огромная благодарность, команде Naughty Dog, это больше чем игра!Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения. Очень сильная и трогательная история, финал которой, не "отпускает" тебя несколько дней, после прохождения. Великолепная проработка и отличная картинка. Огромная благодарность, команде Naughty Dog, это больше чем игра!
  23. germanik
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Обычный середняк. Джоел - мой любимый персонаж и Дракман его без зазрения совести быстро сливает в этой части, как лишнего. Ужас, и это несмотря на то, что Джоел - самый главный герой! Извините, разработчики у вас совесть есть? Первые два часа игры я был в шоке - сплошное нытье и темы секса с ЛГБТ, словно у разработчиков есть пунктик по этому поводу. Да и вся игра симулятор ходьбы по большому счету, открой принеси, включи рубильник. Ставлю 6 баллов из 10 - это реально середняк, на фоне божественной первой части. Верните Брюса Стрейли!

    Но несмотря на некоторые вышеперечисленные косяки, геймплейно игра шедевр - боевая система самая продвинутая на данный момент, изменил оценку    … Expand
  24. larsvd
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Don’t believe the cry babies. If you want something that ends good, go and watch some Disney.

    Not every story ends perfect. People can die at any moment in this world. Main characters can die, no one is safe. This is what makes this world believable. But this also makes the story so insanely good. Just because the story doesn’t take the path you want makes it a bad story. Big up to    Don’t believe the cry babies. If you want something that ends good, go and watch some Disney.

    Not every story ends perfect. People can die at any moment in this world. Main characters can die, no one is safe. This is what makes this world believable. But this also makes the story so insanely good.

    Just because the story doesn’t take the path you want makes it a bad story. Big up to Naughty Dog to have the balls to do this.

    Buy the game, play it. This one is a once in a lifetime.    … Expand
  25. InspectorGizmo
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    В этот раз сценаристы Naughty dog проделали замечательную работа. Самый сильный сюжет со времён первого Uncharted (в более старые игры студии я не играл). Мне понравилось то, насколько злой и циничной получилась история, от некоторых действий персонажей появлялись мурашки на коже, но также и было понимание, что так и есть на самом деле, люди именно такие.
    Игровой процесс со времён прошлой    В этот раз сценаристы Naughty dog проделали замечательную работа. Самый сильный сюжет со времён первого Uncharted (в более старые игры студии я не играл). Мне понравилось то, насколько злой и циничной получилась история, от некоторых действий персонажей появлялись мурашки на коже, но также и было понимание, что так и есть на самом деле, люди именно такие.
    Игровой процесс со времён прошлой игры серии не претерпел сильных изменений, хоть и был сильно улучшен. Хотелось бы отметить группу одаренных людей, которые поставили нули в день выхода игры просто потому, что в игре присутствуют представители LGBTQ+-сообщества. А также тех, кто угрожал актрисе, которая исполнила роль Эбби. Становится стыдно за этих людей, за их слова и действия. Не к такому современное цивилизованное общество должно стремиться.

    В заключении хочу сказать, что мне очень понравилась данная игра, с удовольствием пройду её ещё раз вместе с первой частью.    … Expand
  26. Ninelon
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the people! This game is 10 out of 10! I played this game, just finished it. Thank you, Naughty Dog! This game is amazing! Thanks from Russia.
  27. Slob
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I just finnished the game and I gotta say that this has to be one of the most impressive and well made games ever. It's a shame a lot of people instantly dismiss it over certain plot points...I truly recommend everyone who is hesitant to give this game a chance, it's such a mindblowingly great game.
  28. Palubasu
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. Не идеальная, но уникальная по многим вещам. Респект
  29. saucymonk
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game. Loved it more than the first installment. Great story. Lovely characters and great deaths
  30. Mkuleshov
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Very good game. In all aspects. Graphics, sound, fight, story(i have some questions to story, but, its was very very interesting) only one minus - i dont know how to play videogames now, after The Last of us 2 all current games seem poor
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#2 Best 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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