The Last of Us Part II

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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. Thedeity
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Game play is expanded on from the 1st game and visuals are stunningly beautiful. The writing suffers immensely and often doesn't makes sense when it comes to the decision making of main characters.
  2. soundofpurple
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    The first game was about love and it made every single person who played it cry because it hurt. This one is not about love, it’s about hate. I can honestly say if it had been fun or happy I would have been very disappointed. Thankfully it’s not fun or happy. It’s not meant to be. It’s an exploration of hate, the pain that it causes, and the consequences people’s actions. These days peopleThe first game was about love and it made every single person who played it cry because it hurt. This one is not about love, it’s about hate. I can honestly say if it had been fun or happy I would have been very disappointed. Thankfully it’s not fun or happy. It’s not meant to be. It’s an exploration of hate, the pain that it causes, and the consequences people’s actions. These days people don’t want to look at the dark side of things. They want every piece of media to be fluffy domestic bliss. I can’t think of anything more boring than that.

    Gameplay wise, they have definitely improved on all the original games mechanics. Although this one is much more heavily leaned towards wanting you to do stealth. The upgraded melee was particularly satisfying.

    The graphics are amazing. Nothing else to say about them other than the lighting department needs a damn award.

    Overall yeah. Absolutely loved this game. It hurt so good.    … Expand
  3. 543676879809
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    **** all you **** review bombers, giving it a 5 out of spite eeeeeeeeeeeeee
  4. narriser
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    brilliant story, amazing character development, a well done end of this game
  5. FloorGang
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    It seems like the story writers didn't really take the main characters personality from the first game into account.

    Here, in the sequel, the main characters feel "out of character" because their decisions in don't line up with the prequel. Character conversations feel forced and cringey. After a certain point you just want to put down the controller and stop playing. The graphics and    It seems like the story writers didn't really take the main characters personality from the first game into account.

    Here, in the sequel, the main characters feel "out of character" because their decisions in don't line up with the prequel. Character conversations feel forced and cringey.
    After a certain point you just want to put down the controller and stop playing. The graphics and technical details are amazing but you just want to skip the whole story and dialoges.

    This is coming from someone who loved the story of the first game.
    It's sad to see naughty dog in a state like this. I've always had high regards for older naughty dog titles but the way the company has chosen makes me rethink ever supporting them in future games.
    I feel let down.
    The story as a whole feels cheap and the ending makes things pointless.

    If you don't care game stories and want to play a game with great graphics and gameplay ported over from the last of us 1, this game is perfect for you.
    If you were looking for an experience with the story like the first game, stay away from this game.
    Try to forget that it ever existed, for it will only dissapoint.    … Expand
  6. MacDaGod
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Giving a 5 is about right because half the game I got to play as a character I actually liked, the other half brings the game down HARD you play as a character no one likes for half the game and they expect you to voluntarily attack Ellie as someone no one likes. Why would anyone ever want to do that? Exactly.… Expand
  7. chunkydonut21
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Graphics and Gameplay is quite good but story is absolute garbage. I would recommend to get the game on sale if you really want to play this game.
  8. jorahhh
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Best naughty dog game ever, don't have words to express how happy I am to feel represented in this game, as a woman is so good to see strong characters like Ellie
  9. Alphadraconii
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Hmmm… strange how Druckmann would decide to kill off fan favourite Joel. IDK how he could not have known this would have been a terrible choice in direction. He’s effectively killed the franchise and his career.
  10. Nv3nom
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Summary here, spread it and save a friend 60$ —> A beloved female protagonist who turns out to be a lesbian in a relationship with a bisexual Jewish woman. Who also happens to be pregnant by an Asian guy. They are fighting against “Christian fanatics” who are hunting gay people in an apocalyptic world.. Then our beloved WHITE MALE protagonist is beaten to death with a golf club by a transgender Who somehow managed to get a sex change operation in apocalyptic world.. who also happens to be our new protagonist..… Expand
  11. Whiter092
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no opinions
  12. Numnumsnacks
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are GORGEOUS. You will have no problems with the cinematic aspects of the game or the characters. The gameplay is a bit better than the previous game, but not by much. The story? All I really have to say is... it’s just a weird fetish made by a man who gets his kicks out of muscular and lean women who brutally murder people. I don’t like the route this story has gone, I don’t appreciate how they introduced and took out Joel, I don’t like the way he made EVERY SINGLE female character look horrendous, and I really don’t appreciate playing as Joel’s murderer like we’re supposed to sympathize with her. I don’t think this should’ve been the story and that’s it, goodbye.… Expand
  13. Valto21
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. NOT REVIEW BOMBING

    Technical 5/5: nothing to say here, simply a technical masterpiece
    Story 0/5 inconsistent narrative with poor choices, LOU II is the perfect example of how important story is for game, even with jaw dropping visuals. The reviews that compare the story to the last season of game of thrones and the latest star wars trilogy are totally correct, very inconsistent plot i rather convenient twists that betray the original nature of characters, new characters are not likable at all, and you really don't care for what happens to them. The deuteragonist concept is a really interesting one but to pull it off effectively you need way more than what was invested on abby who is just evil. Finally, the revenge is bad theme is extremely cliche, there are portions of the game where it seems over extended, forcefully running on an on around the same saturated premise. Gameplay 3/5: jumping and open levels add depth but gunplay is still blunt and abby's character punching zombies to death is a premise very well fitting for zombieland or shaun of the dead. Having to play as Abby (the director's beloved abomination) is uncalled for and in contrast to ellie and joel they seem to force you to like her through any means possible, this creates a portion of the game i didn't enjoy at all. i would like to state that i consider TLOU as one of the best video games ever made (if not the best). It is thia what brought me to play the game even after the leak scandal and the despicable attitude of an egocentric director towards those he supposedly works for.    … Expand
  14. Marc00s
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sério!!! Um jogo em que vingança controla o rumo da história para no fim não ter vingança?!!! Francamente, eu estou dando 5 pelos aspectos técnicos, porque a história foi uma decepção!!!… Expand
  15. Zapper101
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    Mediocre. I don’t recommend it if you love the 1st game. The story was good. But the execution was terrible. Gameplay was ok. Graphics was really good.
  16. Ridly609
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    I have been waiting for this game to come out, and thus far I’m happy with the work of naughty dog. The game still has the same style as the first, yes the controls are I bit clunky, as they were in the first, but this isn’t street fighter or mortal Kombat. This game has followed direction from the first, and although, admittedly, I have not finished, I am about 25 hours in, there isI have been waiting for this game to come out, and thus far I’m happy with the work of naughty dog. The game still has the same style as the first, yes the controls are I bit clunky, as they were in the first, but this isn’t street fighter or mortal Kombat. This game has followed direction from the first, and although, admittedly, I have not finished, I am about 25 hours in, there is nothing that would merit anyone to rate this game with anything less then an 8 let alone a 3. Smh users. DHAME… Expand
  17. Vieira420
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect, finally a female protagonist and non-sexualizated! Keep on going like this!… Expand
  18. InCellKnowledge
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi! It took me thirty seconds to create this account. I've never heard of this game; I just desperately need to comment on everything in the world.
    User scores are legit!!!    … Expand
  19. Rickrbrum
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With an impeccable graphic presentation, pushing the Ps4 to the limit, TLOU 2 brings a mixed feeling.
    The gameplay, almost identical to the original game, remains current and fluid. Exploration gained greater prominence, bringing more open areas providing a broader perspective of the reality of the universe in which the story takes place.
    The plot is not well tied. Forgetting everything that was built in the first episode, especially the characteristics and the relationship of the people.
    I understand the idea of ​​using revenge as the driving force of history, but not even his initial tip-foot is sustained. The intelligence of the players is almost a debauchery. The characters who join this sequel really seem to pertrade the reality of the game.
    The idea of ​​bringing the villain's perspective is **** Using this artifice, we are stuck in this narrative wearing the fluidity from the story, making it tiring.
    I believe that the biggest problem of the game is its outcome.
    After everything the player goes through,
    after all the challenges and losses Ellie has to deal with, failure to take revenge makes the journey seem empty and in vain.
    Sad that a franchise that would not need a sequence has won one that deconstructs everything that was appreciated by its audience    … Expand
  20. jtjones71
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    First off I would like to say, this game is technically very impressive. Not only are the graphics and sound top notch, the production values are off the charts. Which was to be expected from a first party studio. Not only that, even the new character animations and rigging are also excellent. Characters move very naturally and transitions are almost seamless through most animations.First off I would like to say, this game is technically very impressive. Not only are the graphics and sound top notch, the production values are off the charts. Which was to be expected from a first party studio. Not only that, even the new character animations and rigging are also excellent. Characters move very naturally and transitions are almost seamless through most animations. As for the controls themselves, this game hasn't changed much since the first LOU. However, the writing and storytelling are quite frankly just terrible. You can't build characters over the course of an entire game, and then just for the purpose of clunky storytelling, have them act in a manner that is completely contrary to their personality as we know it. It's so bad, that the game is just hard to play, and at times you just have to turn it off. And without getting into spoiler territory I will juist say, the ending is atrocious. Anyway I don't see any need to drag this review out any further than necessary. Because this game is so technically impressive, I would give it probably an 9.5 out of 10, based solely on the graphics and sound. However, the controls and mechanics begin to become a drag pretty quickly. Being a story based game, where the storytelling and narrative are such an important aspect of the game, that is what really brings the score on this down for me. I would literally give the story a 2 out of 10. If you really enjoy the basic mechanics of this game, and you are not invested at all in the world building or characters int this game, then you might get more enjoyment out of this. Or if you've never played the first game, these problems may not seem as obvious. I feel ok giving this game a 5 out of 10, again, because the game is so technically impressive in some areas. Despite the narrative flaws I find in this game. I've tried to go into this and be as objective as I can. For everybody review bombing this, quite frankly I think the game is more than a 0 to 2. That's is a bit disrespectful, and disingenuous. Perhaps it is also a bit disrespectful the way they chose to treat their established characters in this story. As I stated before, if you are not at all invested in this story or characters, this game might be a 6 to an 8 for some people, based purely on it's technical achievements. Just wanted to add my 2 cents. Maybe this review will be helpful to somebody.… Expand
  21. sv_sup
    Jun 19, 2021
    5
    Graphics 10/10
    Voice Acting 10/10
    Story 6/10
    Character Writing 5/10

    5/10
  22. JUANKP23
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    Después de la obra de arte que es The Last of Us no puede creer como pudieron contar una historia pésima y con un final ridículo que hace que el viaje de Ellie sea inútil.
    Jugabilidad: 10/10
    Gráficos:10/10
    Banda sonora:8/10
    Historia: 5/10
  23. Imphetamine
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    The real problem was how they royally f*cked up the story. Don't get me wrong, the gameplay was Okay, the environments looked gorgeous. But omg Abby. She was never needed in the story in the first place. Even Ellie coming out as gay, I mean okay I don't have any problem with that, but then don't make the whole game centring on around that whole drama. Killing Joel and instantly destroyingThe real problem was how they royally f*cked up the story. Don't get me wrong, the gameplay was Okay, the environments looked gorgeous. But omg Abby. She was never needed in the story in the first place. Even Ellie coming out as gay, I mean okay I don't have any problem with that, but then don't make the whole game centring on around that whole drama. Killing Joel and instantly destroying the connection the people had with him. And that s*x scene, at least give her fkn b**bs man, I gagged at that scene and with the music, it made it even more horrifying. I just wanted to play as Joel or even Ellie and them meeting different characters, factions, groups, govts or anything and surviving different situations and dangers. Opening up this post-apocalyptic world to us more than ever you know, kinda more like the walking dead game but better. Take me on an adventure and not some cliched revenge story eww. Fkn milk the game, maybe kill Joel in the third game due to him being bitten or something and us continuing to play as the ever-maturing Ellie. Something on those lines and I'll still buy the game man. But don't get stupid sub-plots and NPCs and suddenly making it/them relevant to the main story. As a narrative-driven game, your USP has to be an enthralling story which unfortunately was the worst aspect of the game. I'll still congratulate naughty dog for making a bold move with the story and honestly, they should've known it was gonna be a hit or miss and unfortunately it was the latter. Really had something going on for you, but I guess mistress Anita had to be satisfied. Kudos to the person who leaked the story-line, you saved money for a lot of other people who just might take a pass for this one and instead buy cyberpunk. At least CD Projeckt respects it's consumers and their wishes. Had high hopes for TLOU 2, I cri now :(… Expand
  24. linkisssez
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is built very cool, but there are a couple of points that I want to note. The first of these is a lot of twists in the plot, I never thought that with a very good character they could do that. Secondly, the game for Abby alerted me, it is very long and boring. What can I say about homophobia, but nothing, it is very small there, as for me it is only at the beginning and because of this I am not ready to lower the rating of this game.… Expand
  25. Kemuel
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part two just failed to strike the balance between good and bad. The villain survives and Ellie loses everything... This ain't it, family.… Expand
  26. GeraBlitZ
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    The gameplay is a ton of fun but it turns into a tedious slog about halfway through and, a solid chunk of the game is spent just walking or riding a horse. It’s really boring and I really can’t recommend it at full price. Also about halfway all of the story’s momentum is stopped. This brings me to the story. It’s a massive step down from the first game. I would be fine with any majorThe gameplay is a ton of fun but it turns into a tedious slog about halfway through and, a solid chunk of the game is spent just walking or riding a horse. It’s really boring and I really can’t recommend it at full price. Also about halfway all of the story’s momentum is stopped. This brings me to the story. It’s a massive step down from the first game. I would be fine with any major character dying as long as they justify it, but they don’t. It’s a messy plot with like 2 likable characters and it’s also full of plot holes. If the game had a better more focused plot, more ACTUAL GAMEPLAY (walking sections don’t count) and was about 10 hours shorter it would be a lot better. This game is a big mixed bag. Definitely not perfect like critics are saying and definitely not a complete dumpster fire like the user scores are saying.… Expand
  27. MrCrazyP
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    It's disrespectful and not what the fans wanted, a game that could have become one of the best to close this generation of consoles turned out to be a spit in my face and all the love I gave the first game.... Sad sad sad... Gameplay is amazing but the story.... A pile of sh***
  28. MrRobobro
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the game and i have to say i have mixed feelings about it. First of i don´t wan´t to give a bad review because they do X or Y thing, or "this character" is male/female/dog, etc. So here comes...

    Graphics: This is like God of War on the technical level, where they use 100% of the graphic power on the Ps4 or Ps4 Pro to the maximun, it´s looks gorgeous and the different places and little things like the snow, ice crack when you pass trhough it and that kind of things are top notch and we have to clap at naughty dog having and using the technology at best same with the characters models.

    Animation: Another good hit, they really take time working on the animations to feel real in every kind of way, the backpack swinging when you are waking or running, taking out the machete out of the body and that feel it´s not so easy because of the flesh and bones.... nothing to say, just awesome on this part.

    Sound: The sound it´s really good, sound immersive in this cold and desolated land with the clickers going around and the gun sounds outside and inside the buildings sound good and you can hear the difference between the guns

    Now on the other side.....

    Story: It was a hit an miss, sadly in story driven games its the most important thing and sadly enough feels so forced from start to finish. And for that i would make an example of how new people playing would care more of Joel instead of how they killed him:

    Imagine this: You play with Joel/Ellie for a bit scavenge things, they saw Abby's group and they fight each other because Joel said in the first game "never say your name and trust no one," and Ellie goes. Then Joel hear about they are gonna kill Ellie to make him suffer.
    Then Joel kill a bunch of Abby's team and when he get there Abby is sitting on Ellie's back and pointing her with a gun on her head. Joel mad said "free her" and Abby's just laugh and said he is a murderer because he kill her dad and Ellie said "that's true" Joel said "I'm sorry it's true," and Abby's stand up to confront him meanwhile Ellie's is in shock because of the lie and Abby's start to get mad and they start fighting and in some point Abby shoot Joel and he in his last breath said, "I'm sorry Ellie, I lied to you because you are my only family."
    Then Abby said "I finally get that **** look at Ellie and just go away." Now Ellie is sad/angry/confused because of this news and the dead of Joel while making his grave. Better script than the game don't you think?

    And they decided to create 0 feelings towards Abby or trying to give more info why she wanted so bad to kill Joel in the entire game, meanwhile Ellie really doesn´t show how mad or shocked she is about the dead of Joel. Meanwhile Joel it´s not the character we know from the first game, he was always saying to Ellie that: "Never give your name and trust no one", instead he just said his name without a doubt in a couple of hours and like: "I´m ok *derp face*"

    That´s a real turn off for any fan of this franchise because the characters from the first game are not in this sequel, and the whole idea of "revenge" it´s so cliché and predictable that lost the shock value from the first one.

    Sadly Naughty Dog create an awesome game on the graphical side but horrible on the script side that for a game like this is the main core for your audience.    … Expand
  29. Gangsmith
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the first game, it one of the best game I ever play and this as potential to be a 10 out 10 game. But the story line is **** up because it feel like two of the main characters are sacrifice. The 2 characters for a story that make no sense + I do not know how Neil Druckmann is going to come back and sort the story out in number 3 that if he's make a number 3 it OK for a game but got potential for be a 1out of 10… Expand
  30. SaulLokote13
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La jugabilidad perfecta, escenarios únicos y llenos de vida para mi gusto, una ia normal pero la trama y la manera en la que se desarrolla me deja mucho que desear un juego excelente mal desarrollado y con un final soso a mi gusto… 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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