The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Lolziee
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, where to begin. The Last of Us was a breathtaking game. Storytelling was done masterfully. I still tear up whenever I see Sarah's scene.
    That game managed to get you so attached to characters to the point of it being the downfall of the sequel.

    TLOU2 greatly improves the gameplay mechanics of the first game, albeit the mechanics aren't that great to begin with.
    It's still very polished and highly enjoyable at first.
    It gets stale very very quickly, unfortunately, but that's not too much of an issue, because TLOU was never about gameplay.

    Environments and music are out of this world. Hats off to all the people involved. They did an astounding job and every set piece was a beauty to behold.

    Unfortunately, all of what I mentioned is overshadowed greatly. These were all overshadowed by abysmal writing and storytelling.
    I did not mind Joel dying. That was expected.
    The how is questionable but what are you gonna do..

    This story feels incoherent. Dismantled. Trying so hard to break the shackles of a cliche revenge story, it ends up shooting itself in the foot.
    I did not care for Abby or her friends. I really didn't. Naughty Dog got us attached to Joel and Ellie, knowing well that they're flawed. Knowing well they're not the best of people. We loved them anyway. Trying to show us how bad they are doesn't work. It's a post-apocalyptic world where every man is for himself.
    We cared about their relationship, not Abby's and her new friends. Playing her angered me beyond belief and letting her walk free without being given any choice made me feel like I wasted so much time. The game is hollow.
    The characters are hollow and their choices don't make sense.
    It's like the characters were made to fit the narrative they wanted and not the other way around.
    I expected a big portion of the game to talk about "the cure" which is what made the first game what it is, but there was nothing.
    Only a very brief mention in a damn flashback that brushes off the whole thing as minor story point.
    I personally believe that finding a cure should've been the main focus of the game, with the revenge story being a subplot of many.
    Unfortunately, we can't change what has been done. Naughty Dog failed to deliver a good story. They tried a bit too hard and stumbled on their own ego.

    Finally,
    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 6/10
    Story 0/10    … Expand
  2. Itzmaam
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Who's bright idea was it to allow the Game Stop Ma'am to be a part of this game?
    Dont waste your money on this game use it to buy takeout or something, youll get more satisfaction.
    Also this site deletes well thought out reviews that take time and explain why the game isnt good which means reviews here are manipulated and therefore this site is useless, honesty how much did naughty dog    Who's bright idea was it to allow the Game Stop Ma'am to be a part of this game?
    Dont waste your money on this game use it to buy takeout or something, youll get more satisfaction.
    Also this site deletes well thought out reviews that take time and explain why the game isnt good which means reviews here are manipulated and therefore this site is useless, honesty how much did naughty dog pay you guys?    … Expand
  3. Joel1794
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    The game is not nearly as bad as people are claiming. Yes there are storytelling flaws, but most of the flaws pointed out by low score reviewers are invalid, and can be debunked by applying some common sense and picking clues from context. There are some story elements that could've definitely been handled better. Now coming to the negative reviews, some of them make very valid points, butThe game is not nearly as bad as people are claiming. Yes there are storytelling flaws, but most of the flaws pointed out by low score reviewers are invalid, and can be debunked by applying some common sense and picking clues from context. There are some story elements that could've definitely been handled better. Now coming to the negative reviews, some of them make very valid points, but most of them are driven by a desire to bash this game no matter what. This is evident by the massive amount of zeros this title received before the game could possibly be finished by anyone. So my final verdict is to give this a try, and if you don't want to pay full price, you can wait till this goes on sale to decide for yourself. People are unnecessarily inserting politics where there's none.… Expand
  4. Omega-Anderson
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor game de todos os tempos. Enredos sensacional, jogabilidade ótima, graficos lindos. Enfim, uma obra de arte
  5. hilusjr
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst possible storytelling, forcing to do something which is definitely not comfortable to player. Killing main character almost at the very beginnin is cruel, ending story in a **** way, i hope this game gets all the hate it deserves… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Sourb
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    Great gameplay, huge graphics, worse plot possible for such a great game, this game lost It sense
  8. MyGaMe1
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    As a player who actually played and completed the game on survivor, I managed to avoid any spoilers and reviews of the game. It is so sad to see the review bombs that plague the user section from people that didn't even played or own the game. If you just sit down , ignore everyone's opinions and just play the game and be honest about it , 10/10 is the only score that makes sense. There'sAs a player who actually played and completed the game on survivor, I managed to avoid any spoilers and reviews of the game. It is so sad to see the review bombs that plague the user section from people that didn't even played or own the game. If you just sit down , ignore everyone's opinions and just play the game and be honest about it , 10/10 is the only score that makes sense. There's so much blood sweat and tears behind that game , 2 days after I finished it , I still think about it and any game , movie or book that is able to achieve that , I consider it as a masterpiece. I know that people find some issues with the story, others are not happy with the gameplay , it's not a perfect game. There is no such thing as a perfect game , but i score this not so much as a game , but as an experience. I don't want to spoil anything , but that little moment at the end was so beautiful and brilliant , it really touched my heart.
    Buy it , play it ,feel it.    … Expand
  9. VladCucumber
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я полюбил первую часть за классную историю "отца и дочери". Что же дала мне вторая часть?
    1 - Смерть важного персонажа в начале игры
    2- Очень глупый и затянутый сюжет с "Вьетнамскими" флешбеками
    3- Уничтожение персонажа Элли как положительную личность. Выставили ее как бездумную машину возмездия. У Эбби, после знакомства с ней, больше положительных черт, чем у нее
    4- Отсутствие толком новых механик в игре
    5- Очень много было дежавю в плане локаций где происходят сражения. На каждый большой бой можно привести пример сражения из первой части. Погоня за снайпером на мосту, арены сражения с псами/шрамами/зараженными, пассивные проходки.
    6- Много сильных и независимых женщин врагов
    7- Введение в заблуждение на стадии пиара игры. В роликах были события с одними персонажами, в реале получили с другими.

    Итог:
    Графика - 7/10
    Механики - 7/10
    Музыка - 10/10
    Эмбиент - 10/10
    Сюжет - 3/10
    Press F за Джоэля    … Expand
  10. MASK4ever
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game will make you have mixed feelings about it. Once you start it you will feel like this is the worst story ever and it ruined its predecessor. But the more you play the game understand the flow of the story you will fall in love. And people really judged the game WRONG. Some never played the game and others did not finish it..

    So, bottom line is this game is a MUST play
  11. Chrix
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This my Mild Spoiler Free review for the game. Similar to ACG Reviews since I love that format. Graphics: 10/10 - Best looking PS4 Game so far. This is undeniable and I'm pretty sure most if not all will agree. The detail of this game is amazing. Sound Music and Voice: 8/10 - They really made the game lean more into Horror. The background sounds are scary when in dark spaces and the silence in some places makes you seem wary of everything. The first game has its horror moments but this game take it up a notch.

    Story: 8/10 - I rate the first game a 9/10. I'm one of the rare people who didn't thought the game's story was a masterpiece but it was good for what they did. The first story was basically an old dude who can't move on from the death of his kid after so many years smuggling a kid to a group. That's it. The main story's focus is literally about Love and the relationship between Ellie and Joel. And they use that in the second game to make you hurt. The Part 2 is a story about revenge and they utilize it well. I'm not gonna touch into too much of the spoilers. But the game has two Protagonist, Ellie (Protagonist) and Abby (Antagonist) both are woman are on a quest for revenge and hate for different yet justifiable reasons. A lot of the hate for this story is with Abby as abby does horrible **** and they let you play as them and make you do this as a player instead of a cinematic experience. They did this add context to what she does and why she does what she did. From a story telling platform this actually makes sense, since I don't think anyone one would have wanted to start 10 plus hours of the game at the start as a Stranger. Instead they give you chunks of her story at a time and chunks of Ellie's story. It's a little weird and to be honest I guess they could have just divided the two. Like an option to Play Ellie's story and Abby's story in the menu or unlocking Abby's story after playing the game. I'm sure this would have made the game a whole lot better for other people out there. For me, personally I don't have a problem with it though. The reason I only have it an 8 is because they did their job. They made us feel hate, violence and horror more than the first game and to be honest I kinda don't wanna feel all of that. The real world is a bit like that and I'm looking for something a little light hearted now. Not saying there isn't light hearted moments in the game, there is and they're one of the best moments in the game but I wish there was more of that. Gameplay: 9/10 - the gameplay is a 100 percent improvement. Basically it's the first game's gameplay with a few tweaks to make it feel more polished and action heavy. There's a Dodge system now that although not game breaking was a good addition specially when engaging with battle with multiple people. The jump mechanic isn't that new in other games but it's certain is for the Last of Us and adds more ways to traverse yourself. There are more items to craft meaning more ways to fight and you can tell the game is more action heavy than the first. Each encounter is like a chess match and you have to careful plan out your tactics or your toast. NPC's actually do some **** now compare to the first game. Talking about the companions here. The game is more open now too and you can explore the ruins of the cities unlike the first game. In the first game you can look around a bit but comparing that to the sequel is just crazy. Of course there are risk very reward choices as exploring this world might mean encountering more problems, infected and savages to fight against but would mean extra items and even some weapons or weapon mods that you would have missed. There are also collectibles too and the card collection thing was actually better than I thought. Disappointed that you can't play with the cards thought.

    Most of the people who hate the game didn't even beat or play the game. Not saying there aren't people who doesn't like the game after playing it but most didn't. There are a lot of people saying they hate the game and won't even play it because of some scenes?? The game got review bomb after only a few hours and it's cleared that they just saw some cutscenes without context and skipped to the ending. Which is pathetic.


    Fun factory: This actually depends on the gamer but if you love the first game you should definitely give this one a try. It has different stroke for different folks ;)    … Expand
  12. MaceJackson
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Such an awesome game, definitely something everyone should play through at least once.
  13. f84u
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Hi there. First of all, I hate those people who are writing that gameplay didn't change, plot is not that good etc. Before writing it, look at other game series, such as half-life, portal, CoD. Is there any gameplay changes between the first part and the last (except H-l alyx, it's in VR)? Firefight gameplay changed since 2013, and that is obvious. Stealth gameplay didn't really changed,Hi there. First of all, I hate those people who are writing that gameplay didn't change, plot is not that good etc. Before writing it, look at other game series, such as half-life, portal, CoD. Is there any gameplay changes between the first part and the last (except H-l alyx, it's in VR)? Firefight gameplay changed since 2013, and that is obvious. Stealth gameplay didn't really changed, but till today every game use this type (except some FULL STEALTH GAMES such as MGS)

    Graphics. This game is a revolution in graphics. When the piece of glass follows your leg, you have mental orgasm.

    Plot. Most people say that it isn't good because of Dina and no Joel (is not a global spoiler, everyone knows that). But who said that this game should be full based on 1st part? If it was, you'd say that it is to weak because no creativity and authors are parasitizing on TLOU 1st.

    Of course, there are some minuses, but they are tiny, so I won't write about them. But I'll recommend users to at least play before writing.    … Expand
  14. RhysTheFurious
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Absurd and pretentious story that turns an experience of great potential into rubbish. The creators' ego ruined this saga.
  15. scaramouche_11
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was questionable about the game, given Part 2 is twice as long as Part 1. But looking back, I can't deny playing this was a great experience. The gameplay is significantly improved and the world immersion is enhanced. Areas are bigger - there's much more to discover and many more (and more types!) of infected and human factions to go all our guerilla warfare on. I'm excited to get going on my second playthrough (skipping the cinematics this time around).

    This game is a lot to digest. Having said that, there's no denying that, as a horror survival game, this is 10/10. Part 2 brought a good balance of Part 1's silliness to its brutality. At times I was chuckling and feeling the warm fuzzies; other times, I was cringing saying out loud "no, no, no...I don't want to do this. Why are you making me do this!?" All the way throughout, you're tip-toeing around corners praying to God a clicker doesn't jump out of the wall or that a sniper doesn't spot you from a distance. Never have I been so triggered by the sound of a whistle.

    Some reviewers seem hung up on the storyline and are forgetting that beggars can't be choosers. At the end of the day, did you really think Joel selfishly sabotaging a world-saving vaccine would go unpunished? How else did you think a sequel would play out? We got so much more than we asked for. Sure, I'm not super happy about the ending...I like closure...and I wish Ellie could still play the guitar with all five fingers on her left hand...but at the end of the day, I can't deny I enjoyed this and would play it again and again.    … Expand
  16. VeryEveryCool
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Евген так сказал
    Игра чисто 10/10, скорее бы 3-я часть
  17. rthomsen0424
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know people are disappointed about this game, but i also kind of feel like those same people are missing the point.

    First and foremost, Joel's death is hard to swallow, but arguing that it doesn't fit in with the character or the world is dead wrong. Joel has spent four years in relative safety, and he is journeying with his more optimistic and trusting brother Tommy when he is killed. He has made a home within a community, he himself has become more trusting, and the world building makes it clear that, while on patrols, there are encounters with other survivors who are given shelter. Joel makes a split decision to trust somebody instead of fighting an entire horde of infected, which is understandable in this world.

    This act of violence serves as the impetus for the rest of the story, which is in my opinion masterfully told. You play as Ellie, but also for a large portion of the game as Joel's murderer. Other reviewers are finding this problematic, but the story itself is truly two parts of a whole. Ellie becomes more withdrawn and distant through the course of her majority playthrough, and your thought is that it's due to her hollowness as a result of her revenge play. But, after you spend time with Abby, the situation becomes more clear. The vengeance has taken a toll on Ellie, to be sure. But she is also starting to empathize with Joel's killer, leaving her conflicted.

    Halfway through playing as Abby, I began to realize that it is absolutely not a stretch for Joel to be such a villain in Abby's mind. This story fits with the world, and the way Ellie reacts to such a situation is absolutely to honor Joel's memory.

    Obviously, i love this game. i understand some of the criticism as well, but i really think this game needs an open mind. Everyone needs to take a step back and approach this piece of art with the right perspective:

    a) Naughty Dog doesn't owe you anything.
    b) This world is, and always has been unforgiving and life hangs by a thread.
    c) There is a very valid opinion that Joel gets what he deserves, particularly from Abby's perspective.
    d) Calling something "bad writing" just because you disagree with a plot point is not only childish, it's just wrong.

    10/10, this game is better than the original and actually enhances the themes and morality present in Part 1. I'll be playing new game + multiple times.    … Expand
  18. blvksnow
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    i really enjoyed the graphic so much
    but the game story went very bad killd the hype
  19. Davemakespie
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A sequel that is able to put these well-written characters into extremely challenging conditions and asks the player what they would do differently when put into their shoes. Takes a brave, but understandable risk and gives all the characters no easy way out.
  20. fostersh
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego me ha dado el golpe emocional más fuerte de los últimos años, I’m crying.… Expand
  21. Remagine
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is Masterpiece, on my Top 3 best games of all times!!! Don't let the trolls fool you on this site, they are just haters unfortunately.
  22. NIGHT79HUNTER
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    its gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  23. Carstaer
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Love the story, hate the story; that's your opinion. However, you really couldn't convince me that the story isn't moving. That the graphics aren't beautiful. That the characters aren't 'developed' or that the creators didn't upgrade the mechanics. You can dislike the ending, but in my opinion; it was very very fitting and true to the characters. I'm glad I waited 7 years and I would'veLove the story, hate the story; that's your opinion. However, you really couldn't convince me that the story isn't moving. That the graphics aren't beautiful. That the characters aren't 'developed' or that the creators didn't upgrade the mechanics. You can dislike the ending, but in my opinion; it was very very fitting and true to the characters. I'm glad I waited 7 years and I would've waited even longer. This is the first time ever that I felt strong enough about a game to leave a review and to want to conquer all the people who 'bombed' the score. Play it. You won't regret it.… Expand
  24. jn314
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Learn as little as possible about this game before you play it. Try to clear your mind of whatever expectations you have. If the story it tells you isn’t to your taste, it’s still a very good game- a slick, intense, and beautiful AAAA blockbuster.

    And if it does work for you as intended, it’s a groundbreaking and powerful masterpiece. It will be difficult to get it out of your mind. It    Learn as little as possible about this game before you play it. Try to clear your mind of whatever expectations you have. If the story it tells you isn’t to your taste, it’s still a very good game- a slick, intense, and beautiful AAAA blockbuster.

    And if it does work for you as intended, it’s a groundbreaking and powerful masterpiece. It will be difficult to get it out of your mind. It will become your new reference point; a high-water mark for what a video game can be.    … Expand
  25. Marcelosdssdss
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The game is sensational, one of the best, if not the best ever made. Do not believe the negative reviews, some may be plausible, but the vast majority are haters who are immature and are not prepared for this game. JUST BUY IT!!!
  26. Lhynx
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    This game history sucks, just saying
    u can call me a sexist homophobic and all this **** you want
    i dont care :)
    3.5/10
  27. Sdtja1103
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay and a gripping narrative make this one of the best games I've ever played
  28. SakShoy
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ll start off with I have completed The Last of Us part 2 in its entirety. I have also played the first game multiple times and am a fan of the series like many others. Many people have expressed their anger, resentment, and disappointment with this game on the internet over the last couple of weeks to days. I feel this frustration comes from the game having had major spoilers Leak weeks prior to launch. Many people got key points of what happens given to them without playing the game. I will admit I was upset when I read some of the leaks, (you almost couldn’t be on the internet if you didn’t want to be spoiled). I tried as hard as I could to not spoil too much and let my experience the first time truly be my own. I think the game truly has to be played in its entirety before you can understand what they were trying to do with the story. If you are halfway through playing and write a review you won’t be near where you would feel by the end. The jumps on time and cinematic flashbacks are key to feeling the way you should and cast light to why characters act the way they do. This story is beautiful, dark, gritty, passionate, expansive, and many other words of emotion all jammed into one. MY BIGGEST TAKE AWAY IS YOU CANNOT JUDGE THIS BOOK BY ITS COVER OR MID PAGES, YOU HAVE TO READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY! I so far have disagreed with many of the reviews I’ve heard since the release of the game and I stand by my rating of the game. It truly is a masterpiece but one that you won’t immediately see until completion.… Expand
  29. Skidmuffin69
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why the ending got hate. Honestly just as good as the first one.
  30. IvanRub
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Para mi un muy buen juego sinceramente, su historia cautivadora que logra atraer a cualquiera con una narrativa espectacular y personajes memorables, el juego hace que nos encontremos con varios sentimientos a la vez, una montaña rusa. Eso es lo que lo hace especial, único. Una gran continuación de la historia que en mi opinión es 10/10 , sin palabras sinceramente, y sin miedo aPara mi un muy buen juego sinceramente, su historia cautivadora que logra atraer a cualquiera con una narrativa espectacular y personajes memorables, el juego hace que nos encontremos con varios sentimientos a la vez, una montaña rusa. Eso es lo que lo hace especial, único. Una gran continuación de la historia que en mi opinión es 10/10 , sin palabras sinceramente, y sin miedo a equivocarme lo mejor que eh jugado. Nosé porque tiene reseñas tan malas.… 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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