The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  1. Cphily91
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    great game all around. Graphics were amazing. Really liked how they told the story from the point of view of the hero and the villain.
  2. idkyourreligion
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is GREAT! It saddens me to see all these homophobic bigots reviewing this game so poorly. If you're going to complain about "politics" or "sjw's" you might as well not get the game and not write a review. Also Sony did not PAY anyone to write a good review. People have different opinions. Some people think the game is good some people think the game is bad. I am not paid to writeThis game is GREAT! It saddens me to see all these homophobic bigots reviewing this game so poorly. If you're going to complain about "politics" or "sjw's" you might as well not get the game and not write a review. Also Sony did not PAY anyone to write a good review. People have different opinions. Some people think the game is good some people think the game is bad. I am not paid to write a review. I just like the game. If you're going to write a review on why the story is bad don't just say "The story is bad don't buy" actually explain why the story's bad. Also people saying they finished the game, you didn't, its a 30 hour game and its only been like 16 hours since the game came out. Also for the people complaining about "censorship issues" Sony does not care what kind of fetishes you have. If you find this review bad, fine then. I don't care. I'm not going to say "everyone who disagrees with me is hitler" but what I am gonna say is actually buy the game if you're going to do a review on it. Don't just say you're writing a review because "the leaks showed me everything" or "there's a woman who's has muscles in the game meaning shes trans (women can have muscles too) and stronger than me don't buy!" don't be that kind of person. Gay people can be gay people, trans people can be trans people, and lesbians can be lesbians. Don't be homophobic.… Expand
  3. Paura
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    The story is blend and unrelatable, character makes questionable decisions, the only refining point is a gameplay
  4. Joaopaulo14
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game the best gamer the world best game fornecer jogo muito bom o melhor de todos… Expand
  5. JuanRa23
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The game had a really good way of establishing that, in the World of the last of us, there are no bad guys or good guys, theres Just preople trying to sur vive, hence, the ending. I truly believe This game is a very, very, good sequel to its predecesor. Although right now, its facing an uphill battle. Please, give yourself the oportunity to play it without being affected by other peoplesThe game had a really good way of establishing that, in the World of the last of us, there are no bad guys or good guys, theres Just preople trying to sur vive, hence, the ending. I truly believe This game is a very, very, good sequel to its predecesor. Although right now, its facing an uphill battle. Please, give yourself the oportunity to play it without being affected by other peoples opinions, it is truly a masterpiece… Expand
  6. ITheBoneless
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    just finish the game... man what journey, A story full of complex emotions. I remember sinking into my chair watching the end credits with this feeling of......of nostalgia. I’ve been here before many times this feeling you can shake off this feeling you get after watching a good movie or reading a good book this feeling of.... oh it’s over what now?

    If you like mature but beautiful    just finish the game... man what journey, A story full of complex emotions. I remember sinking into my chair watching the end credits with this feeling of......of nostalgia. I’ve been here before many times this feeling you can shake off this feeling you get after watching a good movie or reading a good book this feeling of.... oh it’s over what now?

    If you like mature but beautiful stories I would definitely recommended.    … Expand
  7. Ciran412
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    What I liked:
    • Graphics and visuals were amazing.
    • Game mechanics were improved from the original. • Some of the action sequences were unique and interesting. • The music was great when there was music. It felt like there was far less music in this game versus the original. What I didn't like: • The combat and looting got repetitive at times. • The game felt unnecessarily long.    What I liked:
    • Graphics and visuals were amazing.
    • Game mechanics were improved from the original.
    • Some of the action sequences were unique and interesting.
    • The music was great when there was music. It felt like there was far less music in this game versus the original.

    What I didn't like:
    • The combat and looting got repetitive at times.
    • The game felt unnecessarily long.
    • The dodge mechanic seemed to be a required quick time event to trigger the advancement of some fight sequences, which was confusing and felt unnecessarily gated.
    • The story was a bit of a let down, and wasn't enough to keep me engaged.

    At the end of the day, this is a story driven game. While I generally enjoyed some of the combat elements of the game, I did not like the plot of the story. Perhaps I will change my opinion in time, but for now my feelings are mixed towards this game.    … Expand
  8. XimeEg
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estuvo bueno, la jugabilidad es muy buena, los gráficos son hermosos, pero la historia no me gusto del todo. El final no me gusto (lo digo como fan del Tlou 1) , pero después fui asimilando el mensaje que querían dejar. Sigo triste y enojada por cómo terminó Ellie, "SOLA" por las acciones que tomó, y justo ese era su miedo "quedarse sola". Obviamente la historia no es mejor que Tlou 1, pero Tlou 2 no es malo.… Expand
  9. Kishpu
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Finalizei o game hoje 26/06, agora vendo o final eu simplesmente n consigo entender nenhuma das notas negativas que estão dando pra esse jogo, que coisa incrível, foi uma mistura de sentimentos: felicidade, ódio, ansiedade, eu nunca senti nada parecido jogando um game, além de que a história me surpreendeu do início ao fim, me emocionando em cada momento... eu sinto muito quem n conseguiuFinalizei o game hoje 26/06, agora vendo o final eu simplesmente n consigo entender nenhuma das notas negativas que estão dando pra esse jogo, que coisa incrível, foi uma mistura de sentimentos: felicidade, ódio, ansiedade, eu nunca senti nada parecido jogando um game, além de que a história me surpreendeu do início ao fim, me emocionando em cada momento... eu sinto muito quem n conseguiu gostar e aproveitar esse jogo da mesma forma que eu...… Expand
  10. Chocolateteapot
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    A miserable experience almost from start to finish. What little fun that could be derived from the gameplay is completely undermined by a confoundingly poor story. The game is plagued by horrendous pacing issues, huge amounts of scavenging downtime and bleak, uninteresting dialogue, amid many more problems.
  11. Thetomy777
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Un juego excelente en CASI todas las categorías, buenos gráficos y gameplay exquisito que retoma y mejora mucho del primer juego, simplemente hubiese preferido otra historia o una mejor contada y estructurada y no algo forzada
    Pero de igual manera fue una buena historia con un buen enfoque.
  12. Juanluisfkgjg
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    El final es glorioso y el final es mejor que el de la primera parte además el principio es una gozada los escenarios y gráficos están muy bien elaborados y si deseas jugarlo lo recomiendo al 100
  13. Kevinsands
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After Joel died all my excitement and love for this game. Died with him and main driving force to complete the story After Joel died was to kill Abby. And I was let down at the ending when she was basically save by Ellie for torturing and kill Joel among other things so unsatisfying.… Expand
  14. dee-lan
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was hyped about the game since it was announced and I have forced myself to not watch a single trailer until I got to play the game to keep the entire surprise to myself.

    And what a surprise when I started the game to see Joel be beaten to death by this unknown character from an unknown group. I was taken by the guts and wanted revenge just as much as Ellie in what seemed to be a long-to be adventure to Seattle.

    However, where I was first disappointed was when I thought we would have a Ellie/Dina adventure all the way from Wyoming to Seattle filled with beautiful scenaries and interesting dialogs in a TLoU1-like adventure just turned into a teleportation all the way to Seattle. From there, it was just an overdose of gunfights with enemy and infected until the part where you control Abby for the second part of the game, to re-do a Seattle-through adventure but by another point of view, which is, also, excessively filled with gunfights at the point I was just forcing myself to play in Seattle Day 3 in order to get to know the end of the story.

    The end of the story, which was according to popular opinion, somehow completely rubbish was in my opinion really deep and relatable as to see Ellie's character which developed into the young lady she is now and all the terrible things she had to suffer and to see her completely, completely exhausted in the final fight with Abby and who just wants everything to stop and regrets going on such a revenge quest.

    It was just overwhelmingly sad to see Ellie, which I thought had somewhat of a bright future in Tommy's camp, forced to fight again and to lose everything and everyone she loved and lived for. And to see her going back to the farm where she left Dina to see an abandonned and emptied house was a very sad yet, to me, satisfying end to the game and made me feel so sorry for Ellie.

    She had everything, and this everything all went away in an instant and she lost so much more, including her soul, by going on a revenge quest accross the country. Which maybe, for some of the haters out there, could be something for them to reflect on.

    In conclusion : I really loved the game and I think the story was just amazing but I think in terms of gameplay choices, there was way too many gunfights and meaningless confrontations as long with an excessively long part of playing Abby for a player that wanted to know more about Ellie. Another thing to avoid such disapointment amongst players would have been to give to the players the choice to either kill Abby or not, and possibly, see the results of our actions on Ellie's mental health.

    If I would have one advice to anyone who wants to play the game after playing The Last of Us Part 1, just play it, but gradually, and just let yourself be carried by the story this game has to tell.    … Expand
  15. ThatRedTrlhawk
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is phenomenal! You must play this game for yourself, don't let the internet hate sway you to not experiencing this master piece for your self.
  16. Matero123
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    Es un juego con una jugabilidad tan buena y unos gráficos buenos, pero el problema va a la historia ya que jode todo el juego porque Ellie perdona a la asesina de Joel y no a el y aparte le dan una muerte tan asquerosa y todos amábamos a este juego por la historia pero pienso que la historia no estaba tan buena como pensábamos
  17. A1999murdoch
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the background of the game. Graphics are a solid 9/10, soubdtrack is awesome and gameplay too. I didnt like the end tho, i mean, ellie kills everyone just to let Abby go at the end?… Expand
  18. rupaulie
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Its an amazing game and I am glued to my seat playing it, make up your own mind and dont listen to review bombers.
  19. TheHound1000
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A painfully honest take from someone who loved the first game and went into the sequel knowing the leaks but was willing to give it a chance: The more you care about/like the first game for its story and characters, the less I can recommend the sequel to you.

    The good: The graphics and natural feeling of the environments are simply incredible. The music is also great and I liked the use of the guitar throughout. The attention to detail when customizing your guns and how your character's expression changes when doing a takedown really helped immerse me.

    Unfortunately, it was not a world I wanted to be immersed in. While most of my issues with the game stem from its story and characters, I will briefly touch on the combat: it's fine. If you're looking for vast improvements from the first game I think you will be disappointed. The jump button rarely got used, and while the counter system and being able to go prone expands your possibilities in combat, I found myself getting bored with the lack of variety of enemies, both human and infected.

    Now the story... The "revenge is bad" narrative gets hammered into your head throughout the entire game, but the writing feels all over the place. The heavy use of flashbacks (excluding the fantastic ones with Joel and Ellie) is distracting and works especially against Abby. If we were given insight into her past earlier on and progressed through the story swapping between her and Ellie, I feel like her character would have come across as more fleshed out and perhaps even more likable.

    Having to play as Abby for about 10 hours straight after knowing what she did to Joel and and Ellie was honestly torture. I just couldn't get myself to like her, and ended up hating her more than I expected after seeing how Joel saves her and Ellie spares her. If not killing Abby was "the right thing," why did I just spend all of that time killing countless people and losing the people Ellie cares about?

    Simply put, I was really frustrated with the decisions of the characters and the entire story as a whole. If it was another game where story was less of a focus I would probably give it a higher score, but this is Joel and Ellie we're talking about.    … Expand
  20. Sexy_steve
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Fun gameplay, a well made map and the areas are fun to explore. Story has its good parts and parts that I never want anyone to have to experience because of how frustrating it is.
  21. Camburgerhelper
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Totally heartbroken by how much this beloved story was butchered in this sequel. Graphics and sound design are top notch, 10/10, however this story is a 1/10 at best for me.
  22. IGN_Russia
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is a 10/10 master peice, truly imersive experience, as a golfer myself I appereciate the repersentation of golf and the impact it had on the characters, especially joel, that old peice of **** **** anyway, this is the holocaust of video games (in a good way of cause). this was such a well writin game that they had to sacrifice dozens of innopcent lives to Daddy Druckman, ther'eThis game is a 10/10 master peice, truly imersive experience, as a golfer myself I appereciate the repersentation of golf and the impact it had on the characters, especially joel, that old peice of **** **** anyway, this is the holocaust of video games (in a good way of cause). this was such a well writin game that they had to sacrifice dozens of innopcent lives to Daddy Druckman, ther'e remains are all currently in therapy, but atleast it had the most woke sex scene I've ever seen, featuring Abby (the new **** joking of course, truly an amazing character with one of the best character arcs, from a golfer, who's gender is unidentifiable, to a golfer who resembles a male more than a female.) and Daddy Druckman, who **** drilled that **** in the ass. Any way, this game is truly woke, perfectly deals with that old peice of **** love what the've done with the peice of **** and is a master peice, to ALL you non-beleivers of daddy druckman, we will dispacth seal team druckman to your'e location to deal with you, and maybe, if your that much of a non-beleiver, Daddy Druckman will drill you in the ass like he did abby.… Expand
  23. Draefyre
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10 Story 10/10

    I waited so long for the continuation of this story and what they delivered was such a great emotional rollercoaster with the best quality and effort put into it just like the first one.

    Granted if you're looking for a happy story with butterflies and rainbows then it is not for you
  24. NikVol96
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best game I ever played.
    the first I cried over.
    Register on meta critic just for fix mistake of underrating this masterpiece of story, game-design etc.
  25. boblehead78
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    Game play is ok but gets really tedious later on in the game. Nothing is really changed or added onto from the original game aside from a useless jump button and prone.

    Graphics are amazing and truly fit the world that the last of us 2 is Story is where it lacks and that's a major point considering that this game is a STORY GAME. Unlikable and unfitting new characters that you are    Game play is ok but gets really tedious later on in the game. Nothing is really changed or added onto from the original game aside from a useless jump button and prone.

    Graphics are amazing and truly fit the world that the last of us 2 is

    Story is where it lacks and that's a major point considering that this game is a STORY GAME. Unlikable and unfitting new characters that you are forced to play and meaningless dialogue moments that seem to be dragged on and on. Overall just a enjoyable experience

    Compared to the first game that felt like i was never wanting for this game to end, and tlou2 that made it a chore to reach the credits, this game really does deserve a bad score.

    4/10
    Story's not good IMO    … Expand
  26. TKTKTK
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This game is an insult to old fans.
    I will not buy any franchise of this game. Ssssssoooooo disappointing it.
  27. SpartanSmoot
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stellar graphics and fun gameplay didn't make up for the constant distraction of pushed LGBQT storylines, murder of the main character, a new and unlikable trans character, and complete redirection of the plot to try to teach us a lesson about vengeance. It's a 1 time playthrough you wish you could forget… Expand
  28. JamesTheLad
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They took an NPC's daughter and make you play as her. she **** kills Joel. Don't buy this **** game… Expand
  29. ssantacruz
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    We all hate Abby and the story of the game. Joel deserves some respect and the end sucks
  30. MrPain
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Graphics, Gameplay, New Animations, Soundtrack are AMAZING
    The story is something that many people disliked, but for me, the story was incredible, it is RAW and DISTURBING, but not bad.
    Its incredible how this game makes you feel every sad sequence, makes you feel things that any other game has never did, this game is just for a kind of people, its okay if you dislike it, but this game    Graphics, Gameplay, New Animations, Soundtrack are AMAZING
    The story is something that many people disliked, but for me, the story was incredible, it is RAW and DISTURBING, but not bad.
    Its incredible how this game makes you feel every sad sequence, makes you feel things that any other game has never did, this game is just for a kind of people, its okay if you dislike it, but this game doesnt deserve a 5 or 0 neither    … 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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