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. Re1ndev
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why people gave this a negative review, but it is actually a really great game. It has a lot of story twists that can be quite controversial and might infuriate people. The game puts in a great story to accommodate its great game play. I would equally rate the first and the second as the same because they are both very good games. Both had amazing stories, graphics (forI don't understand why people gave this a negative review, but it is actually a really great game. It has a lot of story twists that can be quite controversial and might infuriate people. The game puts in a great story to accommodate its great game play. I would equally rate the first and the second as the same because they are both very good games. Both had amazing stories, graphics (for their corresponding times), and nice developed characters. Additionally, I love the relationship dynamic between Ellie and Dina. Overall, I would recommend this game for people that are into zombie survival games.… Expand
  2. mdiazvilla
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If anyone out there was waiting for a happy ending, I don't know what game have they been playing. As the story evolves and more information is given to you, it is possible to picture how things will end. But if you really liked the first game, you can't say that the characters acted different to what you may expect from them in every single situation they were put on.

    You want revenge, you want Ellie to get revenge, but Ellie did get revenge. She destroyed Abby's world. Abby was left torn to pieces BY Ellie. Ellie killed every single one of her loved ones. But as the game tries to tell you, is revenge really the way?

    After Tommy's visit and Ellie's visions of the past, tormenting her, It was obvious that she couldn't leave things like that, She couldn't have lived not knowing what would have happened if she went to the very end.

    The conclusion is that it wasn't necessary to kill her, She realized it too late.

    Yes, she lost 2 fingers, yes, she returned to an empty home. But we got to know Dina, and DIna has a strong character and she was not the kind of woman to sit tight and wait for Ellie. She couldn't do that to herself.

    In the end, are we left with unanswered questions? Yes, we were. But wasn't it the same way at the end of the first part?

    Other than the controversial plot of the game. You cannot deny, it is impossible to say, that the game plays your emotions to the edge. I felt the sadness and urge to cry when Joel died. I felt the anger and need for revenge. The need for revenge drove me through the entire game. I felt outrageous when the game was presenting me Ellie as a boss, and asking me to hurt her as Abby, I let Ellie kill Abby no less than 20 times before I took action. But here is the genius, when you see what you think is the end of the game, you are so mad that Ellie left things like that, only to get proved wrong when you see what revenge costs.

    You laugh, you cry, you get angry. The range of emotions this game makes you feel is proof of its level of development and greatness.

    The game play, graphics, sound quality and soundtrack are just freaking phenomenal. I'm speechless. But this is Naughty Dog we are talking about. So we were not expecting less. Gustavo Santaolalla, Chapeau! Hats off!

    So hate me haters, but I freaking loved the game.    … Expand
  3. HjH1999
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece and something unique. Storytelling is perfection, with satisfying gameplay; consistently introducing new features.
  4. whitehawk1186
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    Writing is a 4, gameplay is a high 7 or low 8, averaging to a 6. Oh, and my username is my PSN, so yes, I HAVE beaten the game, and it sucks.
  5. obsidian_ice
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    The plot is terrible.

    Spend your money on other games, there are many indie developers who deserve it more. Also don't forget about the crunch and terrible employee treatment from Naughty Dog, stop supporting this company.
  6. arelasleepy
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just a waste of time and "history" for the worst ending saga ever... it's not about being homophobic, it's about common sense.… Expand
  7. veryhal
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    1. Storytelling is contrived and treacherous. Characters are ok to die. But, in this game, a bunch of characters died for nothing. And, it was weird that no one remembers their death anymore. Their death is neither for shaping the protagonist's personality nor for developing plots. There is no respect for death under any culture on this planet.

    2. Game playing pace is dreadful and    1. Storytelling is contrived and treacherous. Characters are ok to die. But, in this game, a bunch of characters died for nothing. And, it was weird that no one remembers their death anymore. Their death is neither for shaping the protagonist's personality nor for developing plots. There is no respect for death under any culture on this planet.

    2. Game playing pace is dreadful and suffering. I spent 40% of my time playing someone I find difficult to connect to. I guess most of the players wouldn't feel related to this new role.

    3. The essence of gaming is about building empathy with the character with gameplaying and storytelling. Obviously, this game does not meet this standard at all.

    4. The promotion of this game is all about deceptive marketing, false advertisement, misleading message, and dishonest influencer content marketing. This is absolutely intolerable! This is absolutely illegal!

    Yes, you could definitely go ahead to buy and try this game. But, apparently, you could spend money much more wisely under this unprecedented economic downturn.    … Expand
  8. peryevd
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Все аспекты игры, не включающие в себя сюжет, в сумме дают оценку 6 из 10. Геймплей, саундтрек, дизайн, постановка. Из оставшихся 4 баллов оценивается сюжет. Мою оценку вам видно.
    Все что меньше 6 баллов - необоснованный хейт замечательной игры.    Все аспекты игры, не включающие в себя сюжет, в сумме дают оценку 6 из 10. Геймплей, саундтрек, дизайн, постановка. Из оставшихся 4 баллов оценивается сюжет. Мою оценку вам видно.
    Все что меньше 6 баллов - необоснованный хейт замечательной игры.
  9. HaN_RUSSIA_
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    Сюжет, который дает только забвение, никакой позитивной морали. ничего, чему можно сопереживать. Отсутствие какой-либо логики. Тотальное неуважение к тому персонажу, которого создали в первой части. Представьте миллиарды варинтов сюжета, которые могли быть реализованы во второй части. А теперь угадайте - какой самый худший... Ставлю 3 балла только за техническую часть.Сюжет, который дает только забвение, никакой позитивной морали. ничего, чему можно сопереживать. Отсутствие какой-либо логики. Тотальное неуважение к тому персонажу, которого создали в первой части. Представьте миллиарды варинтов сюжета, которые могли быть реализованы во второй части. А теперь угадайте - какой самый худший... Ставлю 3 балла только за техническую часть.
  10. Ad-1990
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    An awful way to end this generation. I don’t have high hopes for Ghost of Tsushima, but I hope it will surprise us and end this generation with a perfect story, gameplay, and graphics.
  11. ws4146
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 剧情过于让人难以接受-5，制作人过于傲慢-4，媒体的过度吹捧-1，1分给超越 1/10。
    我不能理解为什么有人会觉得这个游戏剧情优秀，假设我是你的朋友，有一天你吹这个游戏剧情有多美妙别人都是不懂被人家用高尔夫球杆按地上打死了，还唾了一口，我跟你儿子费劲千辛万苦抓到了那个下手的人，在法院审判的时候,场外疑似真凶还在嘲讽祝你父亲节快乐的时候，你儿子突然就悟了原谅了凶手,你灵魂感到安慰升天了，那我也得照死抽你儿子，这就是我为什么对这个游戏不满    … Expand
  12. Swing94
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Good game, well done NB all i can say.
    Story 8/10
    Grafics 10/10
    Charaters 9/10

    Overall 9/10
  13. Ayter
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games for me overall (playing since 1994 and have all major platforms)
    Sound, gameplay and stunning visuals goes without any questions.... but script is very controversial. For me - it is the most intimate and emotional story in my whole life.
    I can understand somebody can dislike plot in this game. Each one of us must decide for himself. And there is no LGBT and    One of the best games for me overall (playing since 1994 and have all major platforms)
    Sound, gameplay and stunning visuals goes without any questions.... but script is very controversial. For me - it is the most intimate and emotional story in my whole life.

    I can understand somebody can dislike plot in this game. Each one of us must decide for himself.

    And there is no LGBT and feminine agenda. Just drop that ****    … Expand
  14. Karned
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible gameplay at the 2013 level. Cartoon characters. I don’t understand why critics put such assessments. The game is not worth the money!… Expand
  15. 22966555g
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game the last of us part 2 the game is awesome hepley from 1 part almost did not change added dodging blows and added mihanika games on Getar the plot touched on the second hour of the game cried after Joel's death the final also really liked my rating 10/10… Expand
  16. Leeen
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thoroughly loved my time with this game. It wasn't until the very end of the game that I understood how ambitious this game truly was. And to me personally, I felt that it landed it perfectly with the ending we got.

    The gameplay is fantastic. It is much better than the first game in every regard and it gives the player a ton of things to work with, given all the different scenarios.
    The story started out very strongly, and it was very shocking to see what happened to Joel. But at the same time, I knew there would be a reason for it, and there was.

    There were points in the story where I was conflicted while playing as Abby because at this point in the game you are taught to hate her, but as I got to engage with her and her personal drama I really started to enjoy playing as her as well. (also she has many of the best encounters in the game, hands down).

    I feel that they were able to make gameplay that properly challenges you mechanically but also support the story by showing how tough this world is. The graphics are also easily at the top of this industry. If not the very top, very close to it. Even though a few dynamic lights etc, were missing in the final game, I would still say that overall it pretty much reached the quality bar we saw from the pre-release demonstrations.

    The story supports the gameplay and the gameplay supports the story. Other elements such as audio and graphics are also crucial in making both story and gameplay what they are.

    This game is massive, and I don't think you can truly understand what it is about unless you play it from beginning to end on the hardest difficulty available (Survivor) to truly understand the hardships these characters go through.

    I am only giving it a 10 because it is a truly unique game that deserves recognition for what it has done. Again, this is my personal opinion.    … Expand
  17. Enricm
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While i get why some gamers will not like the death of Joel, in reality it was the only way we could have Ellie go for a never ending vengeance. As well what Joel did, needed to have consequences. There is always two sides of a coin. I think that the game is excellent, graphically a masterpiece, the story takes risks, as is touching our so beloved characters in a way that we do not like and that is exactly coherent within the world they live and the consequences of the actions in that world.

    The ending, even bittersweet is nothing but derivations of love, vengeance, pardon, break ups...

    It,s a game for adults and i think it’s a masterpiece.    … Expand
  18. aboyles2
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game rocks. The gameplay, especially the stealth and combat are epic. The graphics are the best I have ever seen. The replay value is very high.It is totally unfair to be bombing this game based on the death of one character.
  19. Doromait
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    I must say, it is not a 10, you have to accept that, the story (which is the biggest strength of its prequel) has several bugs and holes but the game simply does not deserve a 0, the gameplay is not only better than in the previous one, It is incredibly organic, in the graphics there is nothing more to say, phenomenal, a world that bothers me how BIG it is for the linear way of telling aI must say, it is not a 10, you have to accept that, the story (which is the biggest strength of its prequel) has several bugs and holes but the game simply does not deserve a 0, the gameplay is not only better than in the previous one, It is incredibly organic, in the graphics there is nothing more to say, phenomenal, a world that bothers me how BIG it is for the linear way of telling a story, that Ellie is homosexual? It is one of the few times in my life that I see an LGBT couple who, although at first disliked me, end up appreciating Dina more than I expected. Play it, I recommend it and although it is a painful and strong experience, it was worth 60 dollars well paid… Expand
  20. Zagan1412
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    I think this game is become death franchice, no more the last of us but be the last of this game.
  21. mcwatter
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Game reviewers are becoming like movie reviewers. They write their reviews for each other instead of the people playing the games or watching the movies. Last of Us 2 is a terribly unfun game. If you like being emotionally manipulated in unbelievably cheap ways and just overall feeling miserable, then by all means; go for it. The gameplay itself is OK, but really, just OK. Not bad andGame reviewers are becoming like movie reviewers. They write their reviews for each other instead of the people playing the games or watching the movies. Last of Us 2 is a terribly unfun game. If you like being emotionally manipulated in unbelievably cheap ways and just overall feeling miserable, then by all means; go for it. The gameplay itself is OK, but really, just OK. Not bad and certainly not great. The story is just miserable and the characters are unlikable and (with one exception) and their motivations are simply unbelievable. I can't believe how disappointed I am about this game as the first was one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  22. Estuardo789
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Este TLOU es un juego maravilloso, mantiene la misma esencia que el primero pero con nuevas mecánicas, nuevas físicas y por supuesto nuevos gráficos en cuanto a historia me gustó y la siento muy bien pero no se merece un 10.
  23. devikachauhan
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved the experience of the game. Beautiful graphics and extremely engaging game play. Not for everybody for sure, as the reviews can tell, but it is 100% recommended for every gamer to play fully.
  24. panda-cloud
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    What I learnt from this game is, this game makes me understand that human beings could never understand each other, either between Ellie/Abby, or between gamers. Personally I love this game, but i have quite twisted feeling during the play, which no other "entertaiment" ever bring me this feeling during 30 years. Only from Naughty Dog. Thank you for your sacrifice.
  25. theunknownrated
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I remember finishing TLOU 1 I started at the the credits for like 15 minutes, wtf I need a part 2 this game is god tier. So when I heard part 2 will be a thing I could not be more happy for video games. We watch first trailers with Ellie and Joel everyone was so hyped. June 19th you know what happened...
    Let's start with positive points, graphic is really well done I haven't encountered any bug/crash which I would say is a good thing. No slowdown as well. Gameplay is okay feel the same as first part but I don't play this game for the gameplay but for the story like a majority of people.
    The story is the bad point, you remember the intro of tlou well TLOU 2 was kinda fun, looked like a teen tv show... Then, a bit of action and Joel dies? We have been teased with trailer with Joel and Ellie all we wanted is to know how the relationship would go and we get this?
    Despite this event, I kinda liked the part with Ellie, probably because I had a story goal and I was playing Ellie. But dear god, the second part with Abby? I'm sorry but all I wanted was a skip button it felt so empty so weird like could have been another game. The character is bad designed ( not only this one but all new ones), the story around is weird, flashbacks for this girl, who cares?
    The ending was garbage too I might be too dumb but I think I do not understand if there is a message for anger to show or something else?
    I've always been recommending the part 1 to friends for the story even though they do not really play this type of game since this game could be watched like a movie so if you remove the story the last of us is not even an average game. Even the music is not good enough compared to the first one.

    As a nutshell we were expecting so much and we got nothing. Such a waste    … Expand
  26. Locusthorde300
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game does extremely well with it's visuals, audio, and setting. But falters on the characters and gameplay, not innovating on either. But absolutely drops the ball on a boring and dead narrative that's barely intriguing at the best of times. The whole intro sets the entire tone for the rest of the game... disappointing. The intro skips four years, and does nothing to tell us what happened during that time, nor why there's a group of fireflies who have somehow managed to track Joel down in the middle of nowhere? Not to mention as a man who full well knows that he is being hunted, drops the ball on keeping up an alias. I have no major issues with Abby, but the plot for Joel to die lacking major impact because it just dropped it on you out of nowhere with no real lead up.… Expand
  27. CaioBurato
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game! Graphics are exceptional, plot and narrative. It is a great sequel, full of twists and turns that blew my mind the entire way. I loved the new characters and I think that the all game is 100%. Hope there is a third game that can explore Abby and Lev's journey after Ellie's final confrontation. 10/10 all the way!
    Besides I really appreciate Naughty Dog's take on    This is an amazing game! Graphics are exceptional, plot and narrative. It is a great sequel, full of twists and turns that blew my mind the entire way. I loved the new characters and I think that the all game is 100%. Hope there is a third game that can explore Abby and Lev's journey after Ellie's final confrontation. 10/10 all the way!
    Besides I really appreciate Naughty Dog's take on diversity. It is a complex game, with great relationships. Ellie and Dina all the way! A masterpiece.    … Expand
  28. MaviSiyah
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Story is too bad. a huge disappointment after the first game.It is a pity that the first game with a great story develops this way.
  29. MetaWhat
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. I beat it and then started new game plus the same day and I still can't stop thinking about this game. This game is very depressing, and I don't think people are supposed to like what is going on in the story with the main themes being hate, loss, and violence. There is no doubt that I will still be thinking about this game seven years from now like I still do withThis game is amazing. I beat it and then started new game plus the same day and I still can't stop thinking about this game. This game is very depressing, and I don't think people are supposed to like what is going on in the story with the main themes being hate, loss, and violence. There is no doubt that I will still be thinking about this game seven years from now like I still do with the first one. I wish people would stop mindlessly giving this game a zero because they did not like the story's direction.… Expand
  30. Rekterino
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Disgustingly bad story, even worse pacing. if you are buying this for its story you are gonna have a bad time.
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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  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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