The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Svenom46
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Functionally, the game plays well. It’s more or less the exact same gameplay, crafting, and combat as the first game with some tweaks. It looks great, for the most part. No glitches or bugs, so that’s always a relief. Unfortunately, the story structure didn’t do it for me. I understand what they attempted to do, I respect the ambition, but the way the story unfolded made me unable to empathize with Abby or anyone she was involved with.

    There must have been another way to accomplish this by telling the story in a different order or by maybe not revealing who murdered Joel exactly or why. Then slowly revealing it as the game went on. I’m not sure, but realizing that I was going to have to play 10-15 hours of this game as Joel’s murderer wasn’t a fun time. I wanted to kill Abby a few hours in and I wanted to kill Abby at the very end. Nothing changed for me. I cheered when Tommy ended Manny. Maybe I’m the psychopath.

    Also, was it just me or was this game less scary and tense compared to the first one? I guess because it’s literally the exact same enemy selection as the original with a variation of a new one and a new boss. Were Stalkers new? Two new enemies if so. Also docked some points for being forced to kill normal uninfected dogs. Petty? Maybe. I don’t remember if I had to kill dogs in the original. I put about 60 hours into it since I did New Game+ and got all the collectibles.

    It’s a really well made game, but as I described above, it was a really unfulfilling story and left me never wanting to see another game in this franchise again. Which is too bad because the original is one of the best games I’ve ever played. I kind of wish this story had never been told and this game never made now.    … Expand
  2. NomadaTangmo
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    The last of us part 2 is a beautiful and highly detailed world, with grueling combat and amazing voice acting. It starts off well but around half way through, I felt it starting to drag. The pacing is some of the worst I’ve seen in a Naughty Dog game, and while the acting was excellent, the dialogue was out of place and character. Many of the new characters didn’t have much impact nor wasThe last of us part 2 is a beautiful and highly detailed world, with grueling combat and amazing voice acting. It starts off well but around half way through, I felt it starting to drag. The pacing is some of the worst I’ve seen in a Naughty Dog game, and while the acting was excellent, the dialogue was out of place and character. Many of the new characters didn’t have much impact nor was I able to relate to them. The gameplay and combat begin to become highly repetitive to the point I felt I had to complete the game as fast as possible. A solid game overall, but fails to live up to its predecessor.… Expand
  3. dassfez
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Having just completed the game, there isn’t much more I can add. It’s just a bad sequel. Not only because of the many, many story issues, but the gameplay hasn’t really evolved from the first game. Obviously, a lot of effort was put in making this game accessible, inclusive and appealing to a broad audience. But it was at the expense of an engaging storyline and character development.Having just completed the game, there isn’t much more I can add. It’s just a bad sequel. Not only because of the many, many story issues, but the gameplay hasn’t really evolved from the first game. Obviously, a lot of effort was put in making this game accessible, inclusive and appealing to a broad audience. But it was at the expense of an engaging storyline and character development.

    There were some stand out moments and some intense gameplay, but they were few and far between and nothing better than the first game. Also, it was boring. I found myself looking at my phone during cutscenes, I never did this during the first game because I was engaged with the characters. I did not care about the characters in TLOU2. In fact, I did not like them, even characters from the first game I had grown attached to, I now disliked.

    Also, very concerning this game has received so many ‘masterpiece’ reviews when there is obviously a lot of issues that any critic would recognise, let alone professional game reviewers.

    I give this game a 5 because of the sheer technical achievement, which cannot be ignored.    … Expand
  4. GTRr35
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Gameplay was fun overall, but the story was a let down. If I wanted reality, Id turn off the game and watch tv and live my life. When you play a game and reach the end, a game as highly anticipated as this one owes players some gratification with the ending. I have played the previous last of us over 10 times. This game Ive finished twice and dont want to or feel happy playing itGameplay was fun overall, but the story was a let down. If I wanted reality, Id turn off the game and watch tv and live my life. When you play a game and reach the end, a game as highly anticipated as this one owes players some gratification with the ending. I have played the previous last of us over 10 times. This game Ive finished twice and dont want to or feel happy playing it anymore because the story isnt compelling. Im sorry to say that Naughty Dog really dropped the ball on this title.… Expand
  5. Kar_El
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    The last of us part 2 has amazing graphics, but that was something I didn’t doubt ND would get wrong. IT LOOKS GOOD! Voice acting phenomenal and as well the soundtrack the soundtrack. The gameplay is fun with Ellie and Abby. It’s just the word (Disappointing) is what comes to mind when I think about how the story was told and well yea 5/10.
  6. thegreatone711
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    First let me just say, hats off to ND for the incredible graphics. The graphics of this game is one of a kind. Gameplay wise I think it was above average. Nothing too different from the first one.

    But the story was a failure to me. I know ND tried something different with the story but it just didn't click with me. At some point I just wanted the game to be over because I grew tired.
  7. WhySoSeriousGMX
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    As a game is a 10 but as a story is a 5 so 10-5 = 5
    I did not enjoy the gameplay of the first one but the story is really good part 2 its the opposite
  8. Jakard
    Aug 17, 2020
    5
    Very good gunplay Smooth aiming calibration very good game play and graphics. Sadly blunt and boring story and characters kill a game that could be a legendary one.
  9. III-ViPeR-lll
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Storyline wasn't supposed to be like this...great game bad story , Neil **** killed the game.
  10. vampiredavid
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    Naughty Dog(or we can say Neil Druckman) is too proud to tell a story well. A good story is not rare. But how to tell it well，it's the key point. 7 years ago, Naughty Dog give us a perfect answer. But now, they lost the talent.
  11. Jarvis01010111
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    The writing and character development of this game is terrible. This game ruined Last of us for me. I won't be buying anything from Naughty dog again.
  12. Monoliet
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Do not like forced story = be politic correct in games ore films = only get you hate = whatch star wars ore the last of use part 2 en match more .
    Grafix = good When mas peopel do not like you can not tel them thei are rong ore errase their comment .
  13. ratcw
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    I loved the Last of Us 2, and I can now say this franchise should've ended there. This game makes few innovations on the last. The music is great and the sound in general is fantastic. The visuals are amazing and the environments are without equal. The gameplay itself is vanilla. There are very few changes to the gameplay from the last game. It's just sneak around, kill (this time a ton ofI loved the Last of Us 2, and I can now say this franchise should've ended there. This game makes few innovations on the last. The music is great and the sound in general is fantastic. The visuals are amazing and the environments are without equal. The gameplay itself is vanilla. There are very few changes to the gameplay from the last game. It's just sneak around, kill (this time a ton of humans), repeat. The thing people wanted to play this game for, the story, is an incredible let down. It suffers from what most things suffer from these days: subversion of expectations. There are a million ways this story could've been told I'm an amazing way. Instead, they take the route of Game of Thrones, Star Wars, etc. And subvert audience expectations and ruin what should've been a classic franchise. I wish I would've never played this game to be honest. If you love the first game, you may want to think about passing on this one, especially if you're invested in the story.… Expand
  14. Joao_ferreira87
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    Masterpice, não entendo o hate á volta deste jogo eu simplesmente adorei, espero que venha a parte 3 cheio de ação
  15. Goemon64
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Gráficamente exquisito, el gameplay es tan bueno como la primer parte pero sin muchas novedades.

    La historia es una basura progre y con ello se han cargado la saga, grande Dios ND...
  16. cnelso33
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’d give this game a 5. It is graphically the most beautiful game for the PS4. The gameplay is semi-fun. At least it is when you are exploring Seattle and the stealth is engaging but there lies the problem with the game. It is a story driven game. Its not open world and you have to abide by what the devs want for you. It’s a story driven game that tears down everything it built in the first game. And that’s not what makes the story bad. The story is so one note. None of the characters are likeable. A revenge plot should at least have likeable characters. And this game just doesn’t. Ellie is a bitter mess. Jesse has no personality. Abby’s love interest has no personality. Abby is just unlikeable. I actually get her killing Joel. But they should have saved that for midway through the game and not done it in such a “ooooo let’s shock the gamer by going walking dead upside Joel’s head”. It’s not creative. Idk who wrote the story as druckmans stories in the last have been fantastic but if it was him. Ouch. He created one of the worst stories in video game history. If he could’ve just made a more creative story this could be one of the best games of all time. But he didn’t. It’s like he didn’t even try. Sale this game and buy Tsushima. The critics know nothing. It is at least a 9/10.… Expand
  17. Organicmac
    Aug 17, 2020
    5
    Game was a troll, thought the gameplay was fun but the story ruined it for me. Horrible execution of what could have been a masterpiece. Plus I couldn’t believe the amount of pc **** was forced into this storyline. Ellie’s character is ruined and I didn’t really care for any of the new characters. This makes me sad because it kinda puts a damper on the first game that was universallyGame was a troll, thought the gameplay was fun but the story ruined it for me. Horrible execution of what could have been a masterpiece. Plus I couldn’t believe the amount of pc **** was forced into this storyline. Ellie’s character is ruined and I didn’t really care for any of the new characters. This makes me sad because it kinda puts a damper on the first game that was universally acclaimed to be a masterpiece, shame they had to go this direction. Gameplay was fun thats why im rating it as high as a 5/10, but still an absolute embarrassment compared to the first installment. Should have just let it be Neil, shame.… Expand
  18. Morgan85
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Gameplay - Repetitive, buggy, broken mechanics with the stealth system, overkill on enemy amounts some levels.
  19. Kendall89
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    The gameplay is awesome just like the first one and graphics are stunning. Sadly the story is very disappointing and dissatisfying in my personal opinion. Due to this being a story driven game, that aspect of the game held a lot of weight in my review. I feel like some of the characters that were so beloved in the first, where extremely out of character and honestly seemed like completelyThe gameplay is awesome just like the first one and graphics are stunning. Sadly the story is very disappointing and dissatisfying in my personal opinion. Due to this being a story driven game, that aspect of the game held a lot of weight in my review. I feel like some of the characters that were so beloved in the first, where extremely out of character and honestly seemed like completely different people here. Also as hard as they tried to make me care about new characters, I just didn’t. Gameplay and graphics were incredible (as expected from naughty dog), but I was pretty disappointed in the rest. This is coming from a huge naughty dog fan.… Expand
  20. TuckeredTurtle
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    I know that people find the story amazing, but to me it was predictable and reminded me of the video game trip of you slaughtering a boss then the cut scene starts and they are somehow the one who comes away with the win. And I feel that when it comes to Last of Us if the story fails that is Major reason why people play the game and that is a Majority of the score.

    They made only few    I know that people find the story amazing, but to me it was predictable and reminded me of the video game trip of you slaughtering a boss then the cut scene starts and they are somehow the one who comes away with the win. And I feel that when it comes to Last of Us if the story fails that is Major reason why people play the game and that is a Majority of the score.

    They made only few improvements with combat and stealth, which were better but after 10 hours it felt shallow since it didn't feel that different from the original.

    Basically, moderately enjoyable gameplay but a story that feels generic uninspired.    … Expand
  21. TurboLover
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    This game is stunningly beautiful, has a wonderful soundtrack, amazing performances by the voice actors, and fun, if not great or innovative gameplay. In these aspects, this game is an absolute step up from The Last of Us. However, the story fails to satisfyingly continue from where the previous game ended. Joel's final decision simply didn't need a continuation, as it left the player toThis game is stunningly beautiful, has a wonderful soundtrack, amazing performances by the voice actors, and fun, if not great or innovative gameplay. In these aspects, this game is an absolute step up from The Last of Us. However, the story fails to satisfyingly continue from where the previous game ended. Joel's final decision simply didn't need a continuation, as it left the player to decide if they agreed with themselves. Part 2, instead of analyzing how it would have changed the relationship between Joel and Ellie, turns into a revenge plot, that is both miserably dreary, and boring.
    The problem is not the LGBTQ++ representation, in fact Ellie and Dina's relationship is the best part of the game. The problem is that this game could have been much more, its message could have been told in a much more creative way.
    Normally, I'd say TLOU Part2 is a good, honest try, but knowing what went down behind the scenes, and the absolute ego that is Neil Druckman, i can not. as much as the story of the game, the story of its development leaves a sour taste.    … Expand
  22. crYzz
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    I don't know about you but this is a superb game. Loved the story and how it ended. Made me care about side characters and all.
  23. Okevin212
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    It didn't really have anything to do with the first game. If they left playing as Abby out I would have liked it alot more because it felted stretched out. This feels like a dlc not an actual game
  24. Fad2Blak
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Gameplay is pretty decent if not extremely repatative. They did do a great job with the AI on this game and the graphics, animations, etc all the technical parts of the game are great. The thing that drags this game way down is the shoved in politics, pandering to a crowd that doesn't give a crap about game sin general, and the narrative choices in this game. Played this from start toGameplay is pretty decent if not extremely repatative. They did do a great job with the AI on this game and the graphics, animations, etc all the technical parts of the game are great. The thing that drags this game way down is the shoved in politics, pandering to a crowd that doesn't give a crap about game sin general, and the narrative choices in this game. Played this from start to finish and have no issues with the LGBTQ stuff, Ellie being gay etc just the train wreck in the way the story was told. Even Abby's gameplay was fun but it just didn't fit in this game or world. Joel dieing was a given and would have made much more of an impact if told better.… Expand
  25. IamSer
    Sep 11, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El presente texto lo escribe un fan de TLOU. Qué triste que se hayan arruinado esta joya, me indigna el poco amor y esmero que le pusieron al juego, lo pobre de la historia, el poco amor que se tuvo a los personajes más queridos (ellie - joel). Con Joel muerto al principio, quién queda??? Ellie??? Ellie se vuelve un personaje odiado al final. Qué querían transmitir con la historia??? Cuál fue su meta??? Gracias por arruinar esta preciosa saga.… Expand
  26. L_oncho
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    El juegos es bastante bueno, su gameplay, música, el apartado técnico y ambientación son hermosos, pero la historia.... Se nota un desprecio total por los personajes que dieron vida a esta historia, más el echó de obligarte a sentir empatía por un personaje como Abby, siendo que no entrega nada interesante a esta.
  27. andresmp27
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Gráficos impresionantes, una bestia de la industria, lo mejor de esta generación, una cantidad de cuidado en los pequeños detalles apabullante, una banda sonora y efectos sonoros magníficos, una exploración de los escenarios mejorada bajo mi punto de vista en comparación a su primera entrega, el gameplay es el mismo que en el 1 con algun que otro añadido o mejora, asi que al que le gusteGráficos impresionantes, una bestia de la industria, lo mejor de esta generación, una cantidad de cuidado en los pequeños detalles apabullante, una banda sonora y efectos sonoros magníficos, una exploración de los escenarios mejorada bajo mi punto de vista en comparación a su primera entrega, el gameplay es el mismo que en el 1 con algun que otro añadido o mejora, asi que al que le guste lo que jugó en su primera entrega, no se equivocara con lo que encuentre aqui, pero su historia deja mucho que desear, a pesar de que haya un gran desbalance de querer meter todos los asp… Expand
  28. Churbaddasa
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    good game play and gorgeous graphics but felt like the story was written by a child and that is my opinion
  29. Hamdy123
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    If there is one thing star wars and last of us fans can agree on is that pretending that the latest sequel never existed. The story is one big crime against Joel and Ellie and some fans of the first game Druckmann said that he cared about these characters (Joel and Ellie). The fact that they used false advertising just pisses me off, to the point where i take 2 points from my rating. If itIf there is one thing star wars and last of us fans can agree on is that pretending that the latest sequel never existed. The story is one big crime against Joel and Ellie and some fans of the first game Druckmann said that he cared about these characters (Joel and Ellie). The fact that they used false advertising just pisses me off, to the point where i take 2 points from my rating. If it weren't for the great visuals and great gameplay and PERFECT acting from everyone, also the perfect soundtrack Gustavo Santolalla has really done it again. If it wasn't for all of this, the game would've gotten a 3 out of 10 from me. If Naughty dog ever decide to make a part 3, make it a prequel… Expand
  30. Mr_Pupps
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    This game was a HUGE letdown... it hurts to say but.. it just has super weak story/writing. It’s non sensical as fudge. Illogical to the max... the gameplay is great but it’s not enough for me to forgive the horrid writing :/ that’s what made the first one so engaging & immersive. Without giving spoilers... this game tried to do what HALO 2 did perfectly, but instead fell flat into aThis game was a HUGE letdown... it hurts to say but.. it just has super weak story/writing. It’s non sensical as fudge. Illogical to the max... the gameplay is great but it’s not enough for me to forgive the horrid writing :/ that’s what made the first one so engaging & immersive. Without giving spoilers... this game tried to do what HALO 2 did perfectly, but instead fell flat into a piece of naughty dog SH*T FACE FIRST... it’s probably the biggest let down in gaming history. Dang, we could’ve had the best sequel ever, but instead we all got spit on our faces & told that it’s art & that we should care for someone we hate & that revenge is pointless but yet u should kill a bunch of people & lose everyone you love first AND THEN stop trying for revenge or attaining your goals. Just cause...… Expand
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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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