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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  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. udavka777
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Игра хорошая, в плане геймплея, в плане графики, проработанных катсцен, физики движения, физике оружия, его поведению в бою, багов не обнаружил, тут Naughty Dog постарались на славу.
    НО! есть одно маленькое но, это всратый сюжет, почему Джоэл, как главный герой первой части, со своей харизмой, поведением слили в самом начале? Мы, как фанаты, привязались к нему, мы его любили, мы его    Игра хорошая, в плане геймплея, в плане графики, проработанных катсцен, физики движения, физике оружия, его поведению в бою, багов не обнаружил, тут Naughty Dog постарались на славу.
    НО! есть одно маленькое но, это всратый сюжет, почему Джоэл, как главный герой первой части, со своей харизмой, поведением слили в самом начале? Мы, как фанаты, привязались к нему, мы его любили, мы его почитали, в конце концов мы переживали за него, так же как и за Элли она спасала его, он спасал ее, и в конце его убила какая-то кикимора с женской головой и телом бодибилдера, ЭТО ЧТО МАТЬ ВАШУ ВООБЩЕ ТАКОЕ?! Почему не могли сделать нормальную внешность хотя-бы ей, что уж там о подружки Элии -Дины, я требую сделать ремейк второй части, с изменением сюжета. В общем, ставлю игре 4 балла за механику, 3 балла за графику, +1 балл за кровопотливое старание разработчиков.    … Expand
  2. sean234
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Right away I have to say that if you are not going to play this game because of the plot leaks or the low user score that the game has on metacritic you are doing yourself a disservice. Also, the same goes for if you quit playing within the first few hours of the game due to what happens to one of the main characters. Several of the leaks and rumored plot points are completely untrue andRight away I have to say that if you are not going to play this game because of the plot leaks or the low user score that the game has on metacritic you are doing yourself a disservice. Also, the same goes for if you quit playing within the first few hours of the game due to what happens to one of the main characters. Several of the leaks and rumored plot points are completely untrue and are not even in the game. Or they've been twisted because of someone's bias and are far different onscreen than what people have written about them or talked about in a YouTube video.

    Unfortunately, so many people are missing out on playing the sequel or posting a review on here without even playing the game because of these things. That being said the game is incredible and in some ways even better than the original. The graphics, environments, level design, music, pacing, combat, and UI are all some of the best of this console generation. Now for the part that everyone seems to be complaining about and why they're review bombing every single user review site.

    The storyline and new characters introduced in this game are amazing. The first Last of Us is one of my all-time favorite video games, if not my favorite, and I've beaten it multiple times. I never expected this game to meet the bar that the first game set but somehow it did. I do not want to post any spoilers but I will say that the game is directly tied to the decision that Joel makes at the end of the first game. For some reason, it appears that many people forget that the decision he made to kill multiple Fireflies in order to save Ellie was morally ambiguous. Joel's decision to save one life over the lives of the Fireflies and potentially hundreds if not thousands of people that would have been saved because of a cure for the virus was not a black and white ending. Joel and Ellie were not and are not in the sequel morally-pure characters. It's what makes them good characters and not stereotypes of ones usually represented in stories about zombies or virus outbreaks.

    That is exactly where the sequel picks up. Joel has to wrestle with the consequences that he faces for this decision and how it will affect everyone around him especially Ellie. The narrative in this game is told out of order as the player weaves through multiple playable characters' storylines. What makes this game's truly incredible and unique though is how it shows the side of the antagonists. We get to see how Joel and Ellie's oftentimes extremely violent actions impact the lives of the people they kill as well as their family and friends. I don't want to say much more than that due to potentially stating any spoilers. If you've heard spoilers or rumored plot points give the game a fair chance. You can't truly experience a game until you've played it. If you've managed to avoid all spoilers then go in with an open mind. I highly doubt that you won't enjoy it in some way.

    Naughty Dog has done the impossible. Each game in their history has continually raised their bar for their ability to tell outstanding stories through the medium of video games. They've learned from their previous games and created one of the most highly polished games of this console generation and all time. Don't miss out on experiencing it.    … Expand
  3. Walruz
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The people who rate this game poorly fail to see this game for it’s glory. The story is definitely one of its major success. I honestly believe people who are frustrated with this game want to be pampered by developers. They want a game where all choices make them comfortable. The reality is that this game wants you to FEEL, a lot. The emotional roller coaster you go through while playingThe people who rate this game poorly fail to see this game for it’s glory. The story is definitely one of its major success. I honestly believe people who are frustrated with this game want to be pampered by developers. They want a game where all choices make them comfortable. The reality is that this game wants you to FEEL, a lot. The emotional roller coaster you go through while playing this game is ground breaking. If your too stubborn to be open minded, please feel free to continue to play your free games like Fornite with 8year olds. There is no way in hell this game deserves 0. So all you negative review spammers can kindly go back to your jaded little bubble of rage and read a book. It will slowly help make you more intelligent to potentially understand the direction of this game.… Expand
  4. bluedb
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has several narrative problems! The event surrounding Joel's death created a bizarre and very poorly crafted storyline. Firstly, because Joel is slaughtered by Abby and her group doesn't kill Tommy and Ellie, knowing that there was a clear possibility that they would want revenge? Since when are they good enough to keep someone out of their group alive? Look at the colossal size of this Deux ex machina in a post-apocalyptic world and CRUEL to CREATE a plot in a forced and stupid way, only blind does not see, I'm sorry, a game focused on history with a hole the size of a crater in the same script this is a shame. Everything that happens after this event is a mountain down, although the game remains in the name of the character that we all like, Ellie, the story creeps into an immense void during her gameplay, with silly confrontations, collection of supplies, infected here and there, blablabla, for later on the part of $ @ # $ # abby you have the best moments of escape, combat and gameplay, and I DEFINITELY did not want to play with this character. The charisma or understanding of this character's "side" was a FAIL in its entirety. Abby has no charisma and had no chance of being able to, she killed the favorite character of many and this is unforgivable, I have no remorse for a mastodon who was the daughter of a doctor who wanted to kill Ellie in the name of a cure that nobody knows if there was going to be.
    The last point is the end of the story, the part with Ellie is excellent and the exploration of that new coastal area is very cool, a different and new air, but damn, when the story ends I think "you went so far, you killed people I **** **** a lot of people to punch and let that slut get away? ", then I say, there is no way a tlou 1 fan can accept this story, even though people like you liked it, but I'm sorry, no give, it's a feeling of hatred for the plot and whoever planned it, because revenge should be completed, this world does not forgive FOR FOOD and silly reasons, will you forgive for killing someone so important? It's like Chris arriving at the end of Resident evil 5 and saying to the wesker "pow, I'm not going to kill you, you are cool"!
    You have a lot of fun gameplay moments, but I'm not going to support these political causes and other idiocies that neil druckmann is trying to impose on people through this game, so my grade is 0, it's a protest grade.    … Expand
  5. Heisenberg_82
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story is trash. Not what was advertised. Nerfed and killed my favorite gaming character of all time (and it’s not that he died, it’s how he died; because of his own stupidity that went against his character). Then I’m forced to play as someone I hated and wouldn’t have paid money to play as, had I known before. I spent an hour in the fight scene walking out and letting Ellie kill me over and over because I hated Abby. Motivations are stupid for main characters. Garbage and waste of money.… Expand
  6. Neverinj
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Simply, an amazing experience. Show both sides of the coin, making a character like Ellie, almost a villain because of her thirst for revenge!!!
  7. Gobelins
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Buen juego, buenas mecánicas, y aunque muchos digan lo contrario encontré que fue una buena historia
  8. Stereonight
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    best graphics, fun game play. but too part 1. and nothing special production.
  9. spadw
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    The only good things in this game are level designs and environment design otherwise the same outdated game-play, 0 attraction for new characters in the game and considering that it is storytelling game the most important part of the game the story is simply stupid and with an even stupid ending, including SJW 's rights does not make the game better and do not excuses the people who wroteThe only good things in this game are level designs and environment design otherwise the same outdated game-play, 0 attraction for new characters in the game and considering that it is storytelling game the most important part of the game the story is simply stupid and with an even stupid ending, including SJW 's rights does not make the game better and do not excuses the people who wrote this story, this is a poorly written story...… Expand
  10. EpicGamerPerson
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This game doo doo fart and I dont think that anyone should play it because they only made it because they wanted to appeal to the weird guys
  11. Fincher7
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Falls short of being a masterpiece due to it massively outstaying it's welcome by introducing you to and trying to get you to care about a new character as much as you do Ellie, and then fails to find a satisfying way to wrap everything up and make sense of it all. There's an absolutely fantastic game in here though. Environments and combat are much improved from the first game. It'sFalls short of being a masterpiece due to it massively outstaying it's welcome by introducing you to and trying to get you to care about a new character as much as you do Ellie, and then fails to find a satisfying way to wrap everything up and make sense of it all. There's an absolutely fantastic game in here though. Environments and combat are much improved from the first game. It's definitely a visual masterpiece, there's no doubt about that.… Expand
  12. bilalgs
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Gameplay. Is. GREAT.
    Story. Is. S***
    Storytelling. Is. Even. WORSE. Disappointment!
  13. clonex
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    Игру очень ждал ,сразу после state of play сделал пред заказ и купил пс4 .
    Игра бесподобна в плане визуальном но сильно проигрывает сценарием в сравнении с первой частью . За время прохождения (особенно второй половины) не покидало ощущение того ,что сюжет игры писал творчески усталый или выдыхщийся человек . Оно отчасти и понятно сам Нил водном из интервью после выхода первой части    Игру очень ждал ,сразу после state of play сделал пред заказ и купил пс4 .
    Игра бесподобна в плане визуальном но сильно проигрывает сценарием в сравнении с первой частью . За время прохождения (особенно второй половины) не покидало ощущение того ,что сюжет игры писал творчески усталый или выдыхщийся человек . Оно отчасти и понятно сам Нил водном из интервью после выхода первой части говорил о том ,что если и будет продолжение то не об этих героях т.к. ихняя история окончена.
    Не много обидно и досадно ,что слабый сюжет не компенсировали (особенно во второй половине ) какими-нибудь новыми механиками .
    Досадно что naugthy dog прибегли к банальному о открытому обману (я про трейлер state of play) .
    Игра хорошая но до шедевра не много не дотянула . Но несомненно равнодушным не оставит не кого и своих денег она стоит .    … Expand
  14. black8621
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 我給的這2分是給這遊戲的美術和遊戲性，如果可以將劇情、美術和遊戲性分開評比，我一定給這劇情負分(我原本是評0分的，但是網頁不給過，我只好不停地往上調分)。
    那口吐在喬爾身上的口水就像是吐在玩過一代的玩家臉上一樣。
    一個人的價值觀要扭曲的什麼程度才能做出這種東西???    … Expand
  15. Adrico_5
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el juego mejor incluso que el primero y eso que era difícil de superar.Historia que sorprende ,buenos personajes ,muy buen Gameplay,gráficos muy detallistas muy buenos,es de los pocos juegos que me ha producido tantos sentimientos diferentes en mi 10/10
    Nada más q ueañdir
  16. anakinzlo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game. Story,music,graphics,atmosphere,...last night i have done this game,..and i have just one minus for this game. And that is,...is end. End of this game. Thats only minus for this game. I dont understand,who can give for this game very bad reviews. Strong story,..nice world,unexpected moments,...i am player who love games like Horizon Zero Dawn,MGS series,God of WarBeautiful game. Story,music,graphics,atmosphere,...last night i have done this game,..and i have just one minus for this game. And that is,...is end. End of this game. Thats only minus for this game. I dont understand,who can give for this game very bad reviews. Strong story,..nice world,unexpected moments,...i am player who love games like Horizon Zero Dawn,MGS series,God of War series,Witcher 3 ,..so,...if for those game i rate 10 points,so of course for Last of Us i give 10point stoo. Is briliant game.… Expand
  17. realmarwanmm
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When it comes to the actual experience of the game. It’s second to none. Amazing graphics and animations, superb mechanics, etc.
    But when it comes to the storytelling, the writers have really dropped the ball on this one. I think they forgot what made us love the last of us. We loved the first game because it told a story of two lost individuals trying to survive and the journey that we went with them to finally witness that father-daughter bond that was so unique and yet so heartwarming.
    By making us play with the main antagonist for several hours certainly didn’t help. Abby isn’t a likable character but that isn’t the problem, the problem is that the game tried to force us to like Abby by drawing parallels to Ellie and by sympathizing with Abby cause.
    Another issue is the way that Joel was killed wasn’t the proper way to kill the main protagonist in the first game. (Btw I’m glad they didn’t do a happy ending to him otherwise it would be too boring and predictable)
    There are many examples to how to kill off a main character in other movies, games, etc. and I think most of them are better than we saw in the game.
    Beating Joel to death with barely any resistance at all is unlike Joel (the guy who fought through the world in the first game). Another issue is with Dina.
    Dina’s personality seems perfect for Ellie as the supporter of a vengeful bit#h lol.
    Yet the chemistry between both of them is off. Dina just doesn’t seem like the right one for Ellie and that becomes more apparent as you progress through the game. Dina is a tough, peaceful family woman.
    Yet Ellie is a warrior who fought through a lot of trauma just to survive. I really hope that Ellie’s soulmate can be someone that truly understands what Ellie has been through since she was born.
    I’m sure there are a lot of problems with the game that I didn’t touch on and I apologize for this being more of a rant lol but this shows how much I was disappointed.
    To conclude, I honestly do not trust naughty dog with a third game. A dlc would be fine just to tie the loose ends and not ruin the game more for me    … Expand
  18. Gerbs21193
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A phenomenal piece of art. Captivating from start to finish. One of the strongest narrative focused experiences I have ever experienced in any form of media, let alone a game.
  19. Wuw135
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Потрясно! Одно из самых удачных "вложений" в моей жизни... Калоссальные эмоции, атмосфера и приятное послевкусие... Очень цепляет, заставляет задуматься... Вообщем определенно рекомендую!!!
  20. kookolol
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The most sh***ty game story in my life, thank you feminism!!!
    I dont why devs you make this worst game in my life
  21. Haris893
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely awful game. Bad writing. Damaging the good characters that made the first game so good. Majorly disappointed with this. Damage has been dealt… Expand
  22. james6161
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    the last of us 2 is really impressive but the story ruined everything you should have a better plot
  23. weebs18
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is **** and the gameplay is okay.Don't waste your money on this game.The game ruins a lot of the character and I will never buy a Sony console ever again.… Expand
  24. Ortolan1990
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Enredo decepcionante! Jogo descontruiu tudo o que gostava no jogo 01. Nunca achei que eu fosse obrigado a dar porrada em um personagem querido.… Expand
  25. Aromano33
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The only people who dislike this game, are people who did not finish the game or give it the chance it deserved. This game will frustrate you, but it is all worth it. Never before have i seen a game look so predictable to start and completly flip my expectations upside down. The whole game just sets the stage slowly for quite possibly one of the most powerful endings in gaming history.The only people who dislike this game, are people who did not finish the game or give it the chance it deserved. This game will frustrate you, but it is all worth it. Never before have i seen a game look so predictable to start and completly flip my expectations upside down. The whole game just sets the stage slowly for quite possibly one of the most powerful endings in gaming history. It's raw, powerful, and really makes you question everything you know about morality. There are no heroes in last of us 2, there is no right and wrong, you'll find yourself more conflicted over a video game then you've ever been in your life by the time you get to the final fight. An absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  26. IAMNOONE
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I made this account for one purpose only, and that is to rate this game. I’ve been seeing a lot of backlash for The Last of Us part II, and I have to say, it’s nonsense. This game is beautiful. The story kept me at the edge of my seat. The mechanics/encounters were outstanding and the ending left me more then satisfied. I’m tired of reading bad reviews and i’m tired of people reviewing aI made this account for one purpose only, and that is to rate this game. I’ve been seeing a lot of backlash for The Last of Us part II, and I have to say, it’s nonsense. This game is beautiful. The story kept me at the edge of my seat. The mechanics/encounters were outstanding and the ending left me more then satisfied. I’m tired of reading bad reviews and i’m tired of people reviewing a game badly for ridiculous reasons. Having and opinion is one thing, but this?...I recommend everyone to play this game. And I know this probably makes me sound “stupid”, and I know i’m probably also a “clown“ because my opinion isn’t the same as everyone else’s. But you can **** off.… Expand
  27. deplorable
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Great graphics, amazing gameplay.

    The story not only sets some sort of weird agenda but is written as if the twilight author was drunk and had taken way too many drugs.

    great game for 30 minutes.

    After that, return it or burn it. naughty dog should be apologising for making this travesty
  28. Alan33
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game uses cheap, artificial, manipulative story mechanics, instead of intelligent or thoughtful characterisation, to garner sympathy for Abby. For example when playing as Ellie, you are FORCED to: (1) kill dogs (2) murder screaming wailing people, whose loved ones mourn and cry in terror (making you feel bad about killing them) (3) murder a pregnant woman Whereas when you are playing as Abby, you are FORCED to (1) play and have fun with dogs (2) defend yourself against evil scary transphobic jungle people (3) save kids People who enjoy the story are confusing SKILFUL DIRECTION with CHEAP MANIPULATION. People seem to be forgetting the Abby is a fundamentally EVIL, IMMORAL character that doesn't deserve sympathy In Ellie's darkest moments, she: (1) attacks a woman who, aside from being involved in her fathers death, also further titillates and aggravates Ellie by saying Joel died like a little **** Reacting with rage and impetus, she beats the woman up with a metal pipe. However, Ellie is visibly traumatised and shaken by the event, she comes back and is clearly distressed and troubled (2) kills a woman who she later finds out is pregnant. When finding out, Ellie's hearing fades, she collapses and starts hyperventilating; clearly disturbed, remorseful and regretful In Abby's darkest moments, she: (1) shoots an old man in the knee, who just previously saved her life and was completely friendly and warm to her. She proceeds to take VISCERAL PLEASURE in beating him with a golf club, torturing him for so long that she eventually she grows exhausted and needs to remove her jumper. She delivers the killing blow right in front of a screaming girl who begs for his life (2) smashes a girls face, and upon finding out that the girl is pregnant, Abby takes immense PLEASURE AND SATISFACTION at the prospect of slitting her throat. Both girls enact their darkest moments under the impetus of revenge, but it is clear which character takes pleasure in the idea of inflicting pain. Once you understand this, any meaning the story holds completely withers away. TLOU2 is not a satisfying or entertaining story experience, nor is it a story that even needed to be told, given how many other movies, games, books, TV shows have conveyed the consequences of revenge theme better.… Expand
  29. Skwis
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story was a massive downgrade from the first game and having to play as Abby for like 12 hours was significantly less fun then playing as Ellie. When the first Seattle Day 3 ends the game takes such a dive. The combat however was really good throughout the game. The ending was a cop out as well. Overall I had fun playing it but the story leaves you feeling like you did a lot from nothing. Which is why my score is a 4. It was a lot of fun until it wasn't.… Expand
  30. Godzilje
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. It doesn’t necessarily give you what you want, but what is right and realistic; karma; feelings; shivers; character development; real, lovable characters you care about. The scenery and animation is beautiful, and the motion capture is so impressive I’m out of words. I trust in naughty dog with all my heart in this game. I wouldn’t have it any other way. You should play it.Fantastic game. It doesn’t necessarily give you what you want, but what is right and realistic; karma; feelings; shivers; character development; real, lovable characters you care about. The scenery and animation is beautiful, and the motion capture is so impressive I’m out of words. I trust in naughty dog with all my heart in this game. I wouldn’t have it any other way. You should play it. 10/10.… 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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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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