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. Random_persona
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This is one of the most depressing games I’ve ever played and the ending is awful
    I can’t believe I waited 6 years for this sequel... so disappointed
  2. kerbyxoxo
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just Finished The Game So,
    this game is like watching avengers endgame, but just imagine this..
    thanos wiped-out 50% of all living creatures, and he murdered all the avengers in a very horrible way except for thor & thor was watching thanos when he killed all of his friends, so thor goes out for revenge kills everyone standing in his way & finally gets the chance to revenge, but changes his mind at the very last second for wtv reason..
    doesn't make any sense right?
    they are trying so hard to justify what abby did and show you that she is not a bad person, so they force you to play as her to see her point of view to all of this.
    imo.. making the vaccine should've been ellie's choice but since she was drugged, it was joel's choice, he is the one who traveled half of the country with her, who kept her alive & they bonded together, he was like a father to her.
    it wasn't marlene's choice, and sure as hell it wasn't "Jerry" choice either so both of them can go die or wtv.
    what he did was kinda justified because he was just protecting his "daughter" & when this doc tried to stop him, joel had no choice but to shoot him.
    so joel is on the right side here not this stupid doc or his daughter.
    other things that i didn't like is..
    almost none of these new characters had a backstory which is just stupid lol *except for abby ofc haha"
    i don't like how they won't lot you choose or do anything, you just keep playing until you reach this stupid ending, like if it was up to me to choose i'd have stayed at the farm & that's almost good ending to me..
    i also don't like how they edited the storyline idk that for sure but "Official Story Trailer" looked different from the final game so yeah..
    i also think that naughty dog is one of the best studios out there, but i don't think i'm going to trust them or buy any games from this studio anymore until they kick "neil druckmann" out & i'm pretty much done with pre-ordering games.

    my rating to this game would be

    Graphics 8/10
    Locations 5/10
    Story 1/10
    Characters 3/10
    Gameplay 8/10

    this game takes about 25 hours to beat, half of them are wasted because of "locked doors" and trying to find a way in, fighting infected, & trying to find materials, it can be really boring.

    i just finished the game so i'm sorry for any grammar mistakes i'm still processing this stupid sad ending can't believe i've waited 4 years for this bs..    … Expand
  3. Coleco_84
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Graphics and gameplay are a 10/10, but story is a 0/10, so, this is pretty much a 4/10 game.
    Why not a 6/10? well, the team behind this game said several times they didnt want to make a "fun" game, and that the main focus should be the story, well, if the studio considers the story so important, then it weights more than the graphics and gameplay.
  4. EzequielGreCc
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is simply a disappointment. How can you kill the protagonist of the previous game and force you to use the assassin? in addition to being a transformers, she has more muscles than Joel did… Expand
  5. Nexpert
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Wtf this gameWtf this gameWtf this this gameWtf this game Wtf this game Wtf this game
  6. Kaijan
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    This game is gorgeous, so beautiful and I can't wait to see this tech on the ps5. The combat is, just the last of us part 1. Yeah it's good but I seen it all before. The story is good, but only between hours 5 and 14. After that it's not that great and the ending is absolutely horrible. Good job sony. This game shouldn't have existed.
  7. Charlie97
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good game, I don't know why people send too hate, please.be more precise with the reviews… Expand
  8. Xxzatrius
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogabiliade ok, sofri alguns bugs durante o jogo mas nada que me deixasse com vontade de não jogar o jogo, entretanto achei a história do jogo horrível e o final pior ainda, vi uma narrativa forçada em cima de uma personagem que fez oq fez p no final deixar a abby viva, jogar com a abby não foi uma experiência boa p mim, por mim não deveria ter existido esse jogo, bastava o primeiro game que realmente foi bom… Expand
  9. snayder021
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Final decepcionante, politicamente correcto muy forzado, matan uno de los personajes mas emblematicos incoherentemente, no vale los 60 dolares.
  10. RootenZam
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Todo los que critican el juego, ni saben que onda.

    Mínimo jueguenlo antes, es uno de los mejores juegos de la generación.

    Buenas mecánicas de juego.

    Buen Gameplay.

    Buena jugabilidad. Bueno gráficos. Buena ambientación. Atención mínima al detallé. Básicamente un videojuego en toda regla.
  11. CrisGamerHD
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo que já tive o prazer de jogar, história muito bem criada com personagem interessantes além de uma gameplay estemamente versátil dando certa liberdade de decisões durante o jogo dentro do gênero e nicho que se enquadra
  12. Deltabrasil1
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo ruim pra caralho kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  13. gaston_crz
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Storywise this game is completely terrible and spits on what made the last game great, Joel and Ellie. Considering that this is practically a (somewhat) interactive film as the gameplay is monotonous the story is the only thing that could save this game. Overall, extremely disappointing, I couldn't bring me to play after one of the character's deaths
  14. Suga16
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Nothing good................................................................
  15. Vela
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Es triste ver como un excelente juego se arruine solo para complacer a una minoría que ni siquiera va a comprar el juego.
  16. BiggiestChungis
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game is a dumpster fire, sure the gameplay is okay, but that's literally about it. As someone who really loved the first one, honestly i'm let down. I wouldn't waste your money on this.
  17. MadWolf_13
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I can't say the this one is as good as or better than the original. It might be close. They both just hold their own so well. A completely new formula for this one. And a LOT of people aren't going to agree with it but for me it worked. I absolutely loved the story and what they did with it. I thought I knew what kind of ending I wanted for it but surprisingly I changed my mind by the timeI can't say the this one is as good as or better than the original. It might be close. They both just hold their own so well. A completely new formula for this one. And a LOT of people aren't going to agree with it but for me it worked. I absolutely loved the story and what they did with it. I thought I knew what kind of ending I wanted for it but surprisingly I changed my mind by the time I got to the end and was pretty content with how they did end it.

    It was such an emotional game, like the first, but it was also brutal and intense. I found myself loving some of the new characters introduced and was drawn in to their stories along with Ellie's. Every scene with Joel is a treasure and I can't say enough praise for Troy Baker's portrayal of him in this game. Same with Ashley Johnson as Ellie. And oh my gosh Laura Bailey as Abby. Props to her for owning that role.

    The beginning is hard. But I didn't stop playing and I'm glad I kept going! A lot of people are angry with game and immediately want to trash it without giving it a chance. But I had so much fun playing it. I loved being in this world again and will definitely replay it at some point. Probably going to start the first one again for nostalgia.    … Expand
  18. Andersoncsj12
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo,gráficos maravilhosos,game play fluida, só não curti o fato do Joel morrer no começo do jogo,mas a campanha em si é top.… Expand
  19. Miitchjones3
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    An absolutely amazing game. This game builds well off of the first without trying to do too much while simultaneously adding in QOL enhancements and more detailed gameplay/graphics. This game keeps the same gripping and deep story along with fulfilling and memorable characters.
  20. omertaomelette
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is a refined version of the original. Playing grounded is heavily recommended. The story is just horrendous with the pacing, lackluster of character development, unnatural dialogue, illogical plot, and felt rushed. They disrespected Joel and Ellie. The game made Joel seem like an incompetent survivor leading to his death, which his death didn’t make sense at all. Joel felt like a short lived cameo rather than a crucial side character to drive the plot forward, but rather the plot drags him. Ellie had no character development except being in a pissy mood the whole game. Ellie literally kills everyone and sacrifices everything to waste her opportunity to kill Abby. Just don’t get me started on how they kept shoving down the same theme of revenge repeatedly. The only good thing about this game is the soundtrack, gorgeous aesthetics and graphic fidelity, refined stealth mechanic, and the intense set pieces that fuels you with adrenaline. This is coming from a person that played the whole game with an open mind and on grounded difficulty. This game would be alright if it was a stand alone game not associated with TLOU.… Expand
  21. GCast
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I can't believe in this.
    Destroyed the best gaming story

    I wish it had been nice...

    -1 fan
  22. confusedcat1508
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know that y'all were shocked about Joel's death and y'all hate Abby at the early game. But trust me, go through the end of the game, y'all will understand why she killed Joel.
    This game isn't good as I expected but it's still a good game to play, and it deserves a better user score.
    " It’s not a bad game, it’s just a game we didn’t like. "    … Expand
  23. GamerUtM
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Tá no meu Top 3 de experiências mais incríveis que um jogo pode proporcionar. A história é difícil de digerir e te faz repensar muitas coisas durante a jornada. Faz tempo que um jogo não mexe tanto com os meus sentimentos dessa forma. Incrível. Devastador. Necessário. Excelente jogo.
  24. FkNeilDrunkman
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I cannot describe how disappointed I am, waited 5 years just to get jebaited.
  25. fvcsdgbvfdbdrbv
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Neil Druckmann (×)
    Neil Suckman (√)
    RIP Neil Druckmann RIP Neil Druckmann RIP Neil Druckmann
  26. Hatake666
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Um lixo completo, mataram o melhor personagem dos games de forma ridícula.
    Parabéns Sony lixo
  27. Monkeychu4
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Ok, so first time reviewing, but I feel like I need to with this game because I’m a ND fan since Jak and Daxter and though I wasn’t spoiled during the leaks I can say that I felt uncertain about this game’s release after seeing negative reception of people who did look through the leaks. I’ve read some of the other reviews and I’m unsure how genuine they are with their’s because someOk, so first time reviewing, but I feel like I need to with this game because I’m a ND fan since Jak and Daxter and though I wasn’t spoiled during the leaks I can say that I felt uncertain about this game’s release after seeing negative reception of people who did look through the leaks. I’ve read some of the other reviews and I’m unsure how genuine they are with their’s because some people talk about agenda or they diss Neil Druckmann way too intensely.

    So I’ll put this out there for anyone who comes across this. (I finished it a couple days ago and really got to sit and think it over before writing this)

    The story itself was pretty disappointing particularly during the latter part of this game. There’s new characters/groups that all don’t get enough depth to them which I found unfortunate and wasn’t able to form attachment like I did to Henry and Sam, and any supposed “shock” moments already felt expected. The build-up of the story, for me, was beautiful until it fell flat during the latter half of the game where, at some points, the gameplay feels dry and you have to battle your own boredom to continue playing through the story. Of course, that’s not to say that Naughty Dog didn’t make this story look visually stunning the entire time. I think the art direction here really complimented the narrative scenes.

    In general though, I think people who want, or are curious, to play this game should. The art, sound, and even the gameplay were the best parts of this game. I may not have enjoyed the story, but there’s plenty of encounters I find to have replayability value with the new weapons and new enemies. Story: 4/10
    Everything Else: 9/10    … Expand
  28. Entelexeia
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm concerned by the reverse review bombing inflating this game with 10s and well as the normal review bombing giving it 0s, so I decided to create an account to give a fair review.

    I'll sort the game into positives and negatives and give it a score based on that.

    Positives
    Excellent graphics. It has indisputably some of the best graphics of the current generation,
    Limited bugs. Yeah, this is a major positive to me, in an era where releasing a buggy mess and fixing it post launch is the norm.
    Fun Gameplay. It might be generic, but it's also fairly fun and not broken.

    Negatives.

    The story is poor at best.

    The game takes odd stances. Ellie faces a small amount of bigotry, refuses food during a post apocalypse scenario where food would be difficult to get and the particular type of food would be near impossible. This, while it would appeal to people today is incredibly stupid post apocalypse.
    Combine that with the fact that she can forgive the person who murdered her father figure and who had killed her friends throughout the game makes it feel like it's just for the player, in the way that old terrible games or shows would stop mid-moment to go "and this is bad" directly at the watcher.

    The gameplay, while fun, is generic. I've included this on both positive and negative because it really is a bit of both depending on what you go into the game for.

    Racism. This one is a bit of an odd one, to be sure. But it's also true. Abby's dad? The scientist killed in the first game? He was black. Then 2 came out and suddenly he's white.

    And finally, and this is subjective, Neil Druckmann's self references that are throughout the game from the card to the favourable place in the starting credits and more, feels self-congratulatory instead of tongue in cheek.

    Before the score, I'll elaborate on the story being poor.

    It tries to convince people of the message that revenge is bad, but it does so incredibly poorly. The character who gets revenge gets all the traditional story framing for this character is good and even gets rewards for it.

    The character who gives up on revenge goes through pretty much every over the top traditional way to say this character is irredeemably evil, kills a lot of people and then decides to give up on revenge at the very end. It's both out of character for the character they force you to build and causes the message to be mixed because instead of it all saying revenge is bad, the only way to remain a good person instead of a caricature of yourself is to move on?

    It says revenge is bad except when it isn't.

    Finally, onto the score. I'll start with 5 and then give and remove points based on the positives and negatives and what they mean to me.

    Good Graphics, +1 = 6.
    Limited Bugs. +2 = 8
    Fun Gameplay +2 =10.
    Poor Story with mixed messages -4 = 6
    Odd Stances -1 =5
    Generic Gameplay -1 =4
    Racism -2 =2.
    Potential self-congratulatism -0 =2

    If the last wasn't potential it's be -1 but it's subjective so -0.
    With all this in mind, my score has to be 2.    … Expand
  29. Sheloo0
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Nada más que decir, que no se compara con el 1, pero sigue siendo un pedazo de juego
  30. logan135
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Игра просто бомба. Не понимаю, почему у всех так полыхает от сюжета, я оторваться не мог до самого финала, а после него, еще пару дней обдумывал то, что увидел. Нереальная работа, проделанная одной из лучших студий мира, готов хлопать и воздавать овации ребятам из наути дог, в любое время и в любом месте. Браво!Игра просто бомба. Не понимаю, почему у всех так полыхает от сюжета, я оторваться не мог до самого финала, а после него, еще пару дней обдумывал то, что увидел. Нереальная работа, проделанная одной из лучших студий мира, готов хлопать и воздавать овации ребятам из наути дог, в любое время и в любом месте. Браво!
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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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