The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Lehilima
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wtf borinnnng ...The worst history ever... Esqueceram de fazer um jogo divertido.. E ficou chato repetitivo.. Pega suprimentos vai enfrentar ou humanos ou monstros e vai repetindo.. História fraca foi difícil jogar até o final...… Expand
  2. Leviathon6425
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    My first ever review to rate a game that I previously had such high hopes for. However due to the media blatant lies, we must make it know we are not sheeps to be led. Starting off the only point which I give is the the phenominal graphics and acting, that ultimately should be praised. However the main selling point which is the story has fallen flat on its face. Its contrived,My first ever review to rate a game that I previously had such high hopes for. However due to the media blatant lies, we must make it know we are not sheeps to be led. Starting off the only point which I give is the the phenominal graphics and acting, that ultimately should be praised. However the main selling point which is the story has fallen flat on its face. Its contrived, conflicted, and ultimately has no point as the MAIN purpose of the game was to pursue the antagonist for revenge which was never fulfilled. What was the point? I even find pointless writing this review. If games progress in this manner, everything will ultimately be ****… Expand
  3. Striker_123
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate this game just because tried to adding needlessly ideologies and a really bad argument in the story, incluiding the final while Abby was a really **** in all the Game, killing innocent people.… Expand
  4. DeadpanDiane
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Ok, here we go.
    I loved this game. I know it is controversial, but it truly was amazing.
    The combat in the game is so well done. The enemies have names, friends that call out, dogs that stay at their corpse until you come near, it’s unlike any other. Every shot counts, and the accessibility options are perfect in every way. Now here comes the plot. The plot and story is well executed.    Ok, here we go.
    I loved this game. I know it is controversial, but it truly was amazing.
    The combat in the game is so well done. The enemies have names, friends that call out, dogs that stay at their corpse until you come near, it’s unlike any other. Every shot counts, and the accessibility options are perfect in every way.
    Now here comes the plot.
    The plot and story is well executed. Those who cannot keep an open mind and feel empathy towards the characters in the story will feel unfulfilled, but don’t judge it too harshly, because it really is an amazing experience.
    Remember this overused but true line when you finish the game. “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”    … Expand
  5. Tonythechino
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A cinematic masterpiece that breaks you, as the viewer, down and build you back up just to pummel you to pieces. The ending wasn't as strong as I had hoped but fits perfectly into the characters developments.
    Game mechanics got a deluxe upgrade from the first game while keeping the same uncomfortable and brutal feel throughout. It's never felt so good to shoot or hack and slash. The game challenges you, rewards you, nurtures you and tears you a part. The open word-esque map layouts were killer and extremely immersive. So many creative mechanics and cannot reccomend more. details are available to the players delight.    … Expand
  6. sungjisee
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This is game terrible. Do not play this game. Story is so boring. The time i met the Last of us part2 boss, I thought i was playing dead space.
  7. MrWayne69
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A slap in the face of fans of the first game. Terrible new characters with a mess of a story with flashbacks within flashbacks and the unjustified and disrespectful death of a main character… Expand
  8. Bokester
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, the story, visuals, and game design are fantastic. The game pulls you into the action and makes you feel every bit of the story, the good, the bad, and the terrifying. It tugs at your heart strings and in the end it is very satisfying.

    There were so many moments in the game where I was caught off guard or surprised by some action, in many cases shouting out loud or    Amazing game, the story, visuals, and game design are fantastic. The game pulls you into the action and makes you feel every bit of the story, the good, the bad, and the terrifying. It tugs at your heart strings and in the end it is very satisfying.

    There were so many moments in the game where I was caught off guard or surprised by some action, in many cases shouting out loud or jerking back in my seat startled. I’ve never played a game that makes me feel this involved and part of the story.

    This game is a sequel, the story had to do something drastic to not be too repetitive with the first game. I initially was not thrilled when I reached the “moment” in the game which I think the negative reviews are focused on, but as the game went on the more I enjoyed the story and the creative direction that the developer and game designers took. The game is definitely worth the purchase and play through. I intend to play through it again to find anything I missed the first time.

    If there was one thing that could have been better is the gameplay controls, reloading with R2 is unusual. I usually reload guns with square. I also got tired of the infected encounters and the AI was not very smart. You could hide in stealth mode and 6 NPC’s would see dead bodies and walk right up to the same spot for an easy kill. I also don’t think it was smart for NPC’s to announce their moves “let’s push up, rush her, etc).    … Expand
  9. A9DM
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is really good. It deserves a 9/10 but I’m putting a 10 to combat the **** review bombing from people who don’t even own a ps4 let alone the game.

    This game is a nightmarish emotional roller coaster and is one of the few games that actually makes you think about what you’re doing. The story is really **** good, it’s exhausting to play this game. Gameplay events have real tension    This game is really good. It deserves a 9/10 but I’m putting a 10 to combat the **** review bombing from people who don’t even own a ps4 let alone the game.

    This game is a nightmarish emotional roller coaster and is one of the few games that actually makes you think about what you’re doing. The story is really **** good, it’s exhausting to play this game. Gameplay events have real tension and stakes, you’ll be sucked in for the entire ~26 hour experience. The gameplay is really **** fun, like a sort of ghetto metal gear solid 5. It’s especially fun on a second playthrough when you’re not freaking out about what’s gonna happen next. 9/10 (i put a 10/10 to try and combat the **** review bombing from people who don’t even own the game.my GOTY so far.    … Expand
  10. will_i_am_small
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Beautiful graphics, a great story and refined gameplay. What’s not to like.
  11. AAndres24
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Revenge. Forgiveness. Redemption. Feelings that are visceral and sincere. We can identify with the agenda simply because we can see ourselves making the same choices. In a world like The Last of Us there are no protagonists. As humans we can be flawed, insensitive, and selfish. Everything is perspective. Blind hatred and clouded judgment left Ellie with nothing; her trail of bodies didn’t break Joel back. As a result of her selfishness, she lost Dina too. She needed to forgive Joel. People had an agenda. They wanted the same game again. I’m sorry to disappoint. I loved this game. It’s flaws and imperfections are much like us, human.… Expand
  12. batfido
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    The sound design is top notch, and the animation as well, but its buried by an uninteresting story that borrows attention only from the characters established in the first one, and even fails to keep that interest going through the extremely long playtime. Not as visually striking as expected on my ps4 pro with a 4K HDR setup. HZD and GOW look way better
  13. RazylDazyl
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a fresh take on the world introduced in the first game. I believe if you go into it with an open mind without your feet planted firmly based on negative reviews and spoilers that are inaccurate then you will truly enjoy this masterpiece.… Expand
  14. DrDoran
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Minor pacing issues, still a great game overall. Pretty much comes down to the question if you can accept Abby as a playable character. If not, the game pretty much falls apart. I´m happy I enjoyed her side of the story.
  15. Comfortableness
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    I have never and probably will never experience a game like this again. The range of emotions I felt during the course of this game was like none I have ever felt from any piece of media. This game does NOT deserve the hate it is getting. I don't know what game they were playing. The one I played dealt with complex themes that takes a mature gamer to properly digest. This not a simpleI have never and probably will never experience a game like this again. The range of emotions I felt during the course of this game was like none I have ever felt from any piece of media. This game does NOT deserve the hate it is getting. I don't know what game they were playing. The one I played dealt with complex themes that takes a mature gamer to properly digest. This not a simple game. The symbolism and parallelism are expertly crafted and may go unnoticed. It makes you really think and confront your emotion. If you want a game filled with rainbows and sunshine this isn't is. If you want an unforgettable experience this is it. I for one will remember this game for the rest of my life.… Expand
  16. Lapoteosi
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of the decade, probably the best of this generation. Technically excellent, the graphic Is the peak on ps4 and the story is unique, brave and moving. A must buy for everyone Who owns a ps4
  17. Kaseigunsou
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's why, to me, this game is a masterpiece and even better than the first part in some ways :
    First thing first, people got overcarried by the hate coming from the leaks, which were out of context. Now that the game is out and we have proper context to look into it all, it's obvious the writers knew perfectly what they were doing all along and it feels like a really well planned story. But of course some of those youtubers/influencers/whatever are just looking for easy views and bucks, and right now it means hating the game and follow what started with the leaks. You can disagree with the story of course, but not to the extent of sending death threats to the writers, or the actors. That's just wrong and childish, period. No one back then had proper context to judge the game.
    Firstly, to me, the game honors Ellie and Joel bonds deeply : you can feel Joel's presence all the way during the first half of the game, and seeing how Ellie does take care of a whole militia brings back memories of how Joel would have done it. She has the same moves. She has the same way (and of course, you do as a player) of wiping enemies. At one point during the game Dina says to Ellie "where did you learn how to do that ?" and she answers "Joel taught me". This is a testimony of how Joel affected Ellie, and yourself as a player. The flashbacks are here to remind you constantly of that special bond. It culminates when Ellie tries to do the same map trick Joel taught her, but it backfires on her, because she's not him. And Ellie's own failures end up in killing a pregnant woman. That's why she hates Abby so much (who seems to be successful and invicible to Ellie at that point of the game - but of course she isn't given how she loses everything and how she ends up enslaved).
    Secondly, people can't stand the fact Joel died. But Joel made that terrible choice at the end of the first game of saving Ellie at all costs. He put this on himself. And he then got soft because of the safety provided by Jacksonville and because of the redemption he found with having Ellie. You can feel it all the way during the prologue. They ALL got careless, forgetting how dangerous the world can be. There are tons of details for it : the reports on how many infected they killed during patrols (filled with smileys and jokes, even Joels after a while), the way they bring people in Jacksonville, Joels house (when you visit it, you can feel the guy has turned soft because he has Ellie in his life and he found redemption : he has an artistic soul again, given how much time he's been spending carving wood and playing guitar - things that felt meaningless to him in the first part - I couldn't believe Joel has such a sensitive soul inside given how he had to hide it all after what happened to his daughter and what he had to do to survive during those 20 years. But of course he had to switch off that survivor mentality for it).
    Now about Abby (who also plays as a Moby Dick for Ellie until the end). First, the thing her dad says when he tells her he would do just as Joel to save her even if her death would prevent humanity for getting a cure was a way to tell her we all have flaws, and so does she as she was blinded by hate for Joel. Then, the game takes a huge turn when Lev and Yara come around, it takes a whole different step because ultimately, as she says, she chooses their side over the Wolves or the Scars. That's the defining moment (on the island) when I started really caring about Abby. What matters most is the individuals, not the group logic and systemic way of dealing with things (rings any bells to how people flamed this game despite having played it or explored it enough ?). You have to look into individuals and not judge them depending on which group they're a part of (and btw, Ellie comes to the same conclusion when she writes in her diary while in Santa Barbara : "Fireflies, Scars, Wolves... f*** them all" ; she's on the same mental process as Abby, Abby just being ahead a bit). That's a wonderful character development and morale. And btw : Abby DOES show remorse and is tortured by what she did. The nightmares didn't go away with Joel's death. And Laura Bailey plays it perfectly when she kills Joel : she has seconds of hesitation and you can feel her vulnerability. Of course she's too consumed by it to show it directly. And I like to think Yara and Lev is a way for her to find purpose again and to redeem for what she did.
    The game doesn't give you anything easy and you actually have to dig deep into it to get your answers. You have to read diary logs, you have to listen to all of the conversations, you have to look into the environment to get it all. It doesn't treat you like a 5 years old, spoonfeeding you easy answers to make you feel better. I've never seen a game this detailed and well carved. I've never seen a game making me think over and over things, and to think about how we react as human beings.    … Expand
  18. HEatlol
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Это просто ахуенно! Прошел два раза и оба раза были ахуенными!
  19. ManuelSkyline
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muchos se quejan del juego por la muerte de joel, y si su ausencia afecta un poco al juego pero eso no significa que el juego sea malo, osea es visualmente hermoso, el nivel de detalle es bestial, sangre pero sangre sangre, su historia es muy buena la mayor parte del tiempo, seria un juego de 10/10 si no fuera por el final, nos dejaron con las ganas de matar a esa maldita y nos deja ese sabor amargo de que paso, pero bueno ojalas saquen un dlc donde podamos usar a joel, o un modo online, aun se le puede sacar provecho a este gran juego… Expand
  20. EndikaC
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego está muy bien, pero que al final mataran a Joel, creo que fue injustificado… Expand
  21. kaanozturk
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Oyun hikaye açısından kötüydü. İlk oyundaki tar ben duyguyu alamadım. ABBy li bölümlerde çok sıkıldım, ne başı ne sonu iyiydi oyunun, koca bir hiç !
  22. s__kotenko
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game.
    And I have no words to say. Masterpiece, must play and all of this ****

    10/10
  23. HyuKage
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    All I can really say is this game is a joke and an insult to the first one.
  24. Leantage
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшая игра поколения, а то что кому-то не понравился сюжет из-за смерти джоэла - не делает игру хуже.… Expand
  25. Fckabb
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    berbat ve bok gibi bir oyun, ergen dizisi gibi bir hikaye, neslin hayal kırıklığı, goty yerine göty oldu.
  26. Babyopal
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    I don't get how this game could get 94 ratings. The game has really good grapics and gamplay (shout out to the programmer), but the story really messed up the game.
  27. yx_solo
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything is good except the story, like a **** on the beautiful cake.Neil Dog do this… Expand
  28. Landonl
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Waited years for this game. What do I get, sloppy character development, lazy story, repetitive theme, political messages one after another. This is a story driven game with an awful story. I can't believe I once considered getting Ellie's tattoo after the Last of Us 2 trailer.… Expand
  29. Gamerguy54
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay and graphics were amazing in typical ND fashion, however, this is not enough to warrant a positive review. Would I buy this game again if I could go back in time? No ...Would I replay this game? Again, No. After 7 years since part 1 was released, the story of part 2 proves to be a convoluted and distasteful roller coaster ride of emotions. ND forces you to play as the newly established antagonist, to empathize and bond with this stranger - only AFTER she kills the familiar and beloved Joel Miller. Adding insult to injury, Ellie goes on a killing spree to avenge Joel, killing hundreds of WLF soldiers/Scars - only to leave Abby (the character who fueled said killing spree) alive. I understand what ND was trying to accomplish in making this story - the idea that revenge is a vicious cycle that ultimately gets both parties nowhere, but the way that they executed that idea was heavily flawed.… Expand
  30. Ripplechip92
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the most visually striking games of this generation. It is easy to get lost in the environments and atmosphere created by Naughty Dog throughout the game. The combat returns as immensely satisfying and weighty, with the visuals of many of the hand to hand combat scenes pushing the absolute limits of what I’ve ever seen accomplished in a video game before. The plot and story are notOne of the most visually striking games of this generation. It is easy to get lost in the environments and atmosphere created by Naughty Dog throughout the game. The combat returns as immensely satisfying and weighty, with the visuals of many of the hand to hand combat scenes pushing the absolute limits of what I’ve ever seen accomplished in a video game before. The plot and story are not easily digested, and there are moments when it is difficult to keep going. Characters experience challenging developmental arcs and experience a seemingly never ending number of devastating events along the way to a conclusion that challenges the player to establish new expectations for the stories capable of being tackled in this medium. This is a must play game. The general player reception of TLOU part 2 will only become more favourable with time.… 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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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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