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. Iiinhoo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is made to tell an history it isn't a game of some heroes that kill the bad guys, is a complex history and characters, not a generic game like many others it would be easy to naughty dog just make some other game of adventures with joel and elliie, easy fan service, but they did not they mate a game that would mark people that give the game a chance I cried a lot in Joel death and hated it but after ending the game everything made sense this is a game for real gamers not someone that just plays to kill some bad guys… Expand
  2. Criticamoral
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Me parece estúpido inmoral calificar un juego solo por qué tiene personajes homosexuales parece que gente es estúpida no que buscan jugabilidad historia etc son uno putos insensibles racistas homofóbico pero así los educaron, somos humanos no por ser homosexuales lesbianas etc no vamos a dejar de ser humanos e igualmente tipo Color ni religión ni algún defecto o cualquier diferenciaMe parece estúpido inmoral calificar un juego solo por qué tiene personajes homosexuales parece que gente es estúpida no que buscan jugabilidad historia etc son uno putos insensibles racistas homofóbico pero así los educaron, somos humanos no por ser homosexuales lesbianas etc no vamos a dejar de ser humanos e igualmente tipo Color ni religión ni algún defecto o cualquier diferencia humano dejemos de ver solo una perspectiva dejemos de lado racista… Expand
  3. Jonathanarol
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed the game but to each his own. A lot of people hating because the game isn’t how they wanted it to be. Was a cool experience for me.
  4. kitcloudkicker
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing. Naughty Dog really knows how to write a griping story. Even a character I hated at the beginning I ended up rooting for in the end. The review bombing it's getting is entirely undeserved. Those who are review bombing the game are doing so for one reason an hour in and are crying like little babies. I doubt any of them even played through the whole game.This game is absolutely amazing. Naughty Dog really knows how to write a griping story. Even a character I hated at the beginning I ended up rooting for in the end. The review bombing it's getting is entirely undeserved. Those who are review bombing the game are doing so for one reason an hour in and are crying like little babies. I doubt any of them even played through the whole game. Ignore the reviews and play the game for yourself.… Expand
  5. Foratm
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    There is some heartbreaking moments, some scary as hell, and many beautiful scenes. Some of the better graphics I've seen in a game so far. S
    Story is amazing, the game felt more like a movie than a game.
  6. thebestsasy
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco con emozioni indescrivibili da provare assolutamente non ho mai pianto per giochi ma sia il primo e il secondo sono di una dolcezza estrema ho trovato il 2º ancor più bello del primo sia gameplay sia trama… Expand
  7. Tender2802
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, exelente jugabilidad, amhistoria conmovedora
  8. JoaquimSoccer
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is incrible!!! Beatiful grafics, nice history and excelent gameplay
  9. elkay112
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    this story is for patient. the ones who are willing to give it a chance, open their eyes and pay attention. and once they do they will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful, thrilling, cinematic experiences ever made. even if it's not perfect the highs definitely outweigh the lows. a true must have.
  10. TheGamingN3rd
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite what many “fans” of The Last of Us have been posting. It is plainly obvious that the majority of the negative reviews from gamers have been due to either, 1.) Homophobic ideals or 2.) They haven’t played the full game yet or just decided to hop on the band wagon for negativity. The story is amazing, yea it has a few minor flaws in it, but the response to it has been pointless and illogical. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the gameplay is nearly perfect. I have finished the game in its entirety 2 times as of writing this. No, I am not lying about that. I can just say that it is a very well crafted game that is deserving of the title and is a perfect follow up to the first game. Joel may have been killed very early on in the game, but, he also was well aware that after killing all of those Fireflies, people would try and kill him. He was clearly calm in his last few moments of life because he knew it was going to happen sooner or later. People are whining about how Ellie had no problem with killing all of the other people who were in Abby’s group but not Abby. She never intended to kill them, they attempted to fight back while being interrogated and Ellie defended herself. When Ellie finally confronted Abby in the end of the game, she came to the realization that Abby was in many ways just like her. I get that Joel died and I was pissed off about it, but as the game progressed I began to realize that Abby didn’t deserve to die and neither did any of her friends. So before anyone tries to write a negative review for this game, I highly reccomend you read this post in its entirety and for many people, I reccomend you actually play the game or at least finish playing it before you decide to trash talk it. I am glad I was smart enough that I didn’t get anything spoiled for me because unlike many people I chose to steer clear of any third-party info on The Last of Us Part II because I wanted to experience everything myself for the first time. So either, play this game or don’t buy it and stop posting unknowledgable reviews on a game that you have never even played. These developers worked hard to make this game and their work shows. The game is worth every penny in my opinion and I felt like it was nessicarry to post this review because I at least know what is going on and I have also played the game twice and have a better understanding of the story. I hate seeing the negativity towards great games like this because it is unwarranted and honestly it damages people’s reputation. So if you have been wanting to play this game and/or you aren’t sure if you should buy it or not, I can say that from my experience, it is worth the money. I can’t force anyone into buying it but I can let people know that I have enough time played on this game to make a fair review for this fantastic game. *Again* don’t look at every negative review and believe it, because, more often than not, the person reviewing the game has either not finished it or doesn’t even own the game to begin with.… Expand
  11. Sequin
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't read this if you haven't played the game. SPOILER HEAVY! You've been warned.

    I stayed away from all the spoilers and had the opportunity to play this game the way Naughty Dog intended. This game first appears to be like any other cookie-cutter vengeance/revenge story, but it slowly morphs into a compelling narrative with deeper themes. In fact, the game analyzes the very nature of vengeance, itself, and examines what this type of mentality can do to those who seek it out. If you are looking for a cheap revenge story, look elsewhere. This game is going to be over your head and you won't leave with any sense of satisfaction as a result.

    Many people misunderstand the final fight with Abby and assume that Ellie forgives her. Honestly, the final fight (to me) has nothing to do with Abby. It is all about Ellie and how she is unable to let go of her own guilt and the things holding her still. Throughout the story, Ellie keeps tapping into a darkness inside of her (this is very evident in scenes like when she beats Nora for information). She is seeking vengeance at that point in the game, and much like Abby she is laser-focused on achieving that goal. It is not easy to play a character you love go through that.

    Playing as Abby in the second half of the game is not an attempt to make people care about her (in my opinion). Rather, it is meant to show what being obsessed with vengeance does to a person. And like it or not, if you were on board with killing Abby then you are kind of on board with killing Joel, too. It's the same type of vengeance, forcing a player to actually ask whether it matters who is right or wrong.

    In the end, I cared about Ellie. I didn't want her to seek vengeance because I watched what it did to Abby... Abby gives up a chance at a happy life with Owen and dedicates her life to finding her father's killer.

    In the same way, Ellie gives up her happy life with Dina. Why? Vengeance. The result? She loses everything she has... just like Abby. With that done, Ellie can find something to live for. So she leaves her last behind and she seems just that. Brilliant game!

    Ellie has to decide to let go. Her final memory with Joel is about trying to forgive him, a desire to start anew. Ellie wanted to work toward forgiving Joel for what he did at the end of the first game (robbing her death of purpose). In the sequel's final fight, Ellie doesn't have to forgive Abby. Abby is a ghost to her, a nothing... a shell of what she once hated. Maybe even a reflection of what she has become. And thinking of Joel saves her in the end. So how does Joel's death serve no purpose? It sounds like it has a profound purpose to me. Ellie has to make the conscious decision to let go---to release the nightmares that prevented her from moving on. She does that, in the end. She is a stronger character because of it. If she didn't make that choice, she would keep seeking out her demons, ignoring Joel's advice at the end of the first game to find things worth living for. Ellie's entire life has been spent living up to what other people chose for her. The fireflies wanted her to be a sacrifice to save humanity, so she trekked out to find them. Joel wanted her to be a second daughter, so she stayed with him. Dina wanted her to be a farm wife. Tommy wanted her to be a tool for vengeance. In this game, Ellie deals with all of those influences. Everything she touches goes sour. So she chooses to let go. In the end, she can start being her. She gets to choose that destiny. Explain how that isn't a fantastic ending?

    Finally, to address the topic of "Joel would never trust a stranger or let his guard down around one" and other such criticisms I keep hearing: At the end of the first game, Joel changes. Don't know if you all caught onto that or not, but he starts opening up about Sarah, starts making plans with Ellie and genuinely wants to put his past behind him. The idea that four years living in civilization and raising another daughter would have no effect on him or change his outlook is absurd. Ellie changed him in the first game. Why wouldn't she continue to have that effect for FOUR more years?

    Maybe, just maybe, try to approach the game with a reasoned open mind. You might enjoy what you find there. Then again, a lot of people were unwilling to give this game a fair shake from the start.

    Obviously, there are people who play the game and hate it. Not trying to say this game is perfect. It isn't. It's perfectly fine that not everyone enjoyed the game. But when a game gets THIS much criticism and is actually put together extremely well, one does have to wonder if maybe this title is just too ahead of its time and simply wasted on this generation? Sadly, I cannot dive into the criticisms of the game that I do have because of the nonsensical review bombing. So I will finish the review here. None of it's flaws detract from a beautifully crafted narrative.    … Expand
  12. Nuuh
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game and it was awesome, i dunno why people cry about story cuz i loved it also gameplay was
  13. Bigdaddygurk
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Nothing wrong with it ,apart from you don’t know where to go sometimes, people are sad in the head
  14. J3ssminda
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played. I haven't been fully immersed into a game like this in a long time. Definitely in my top 5.
  15. shaheerpixel
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    it looks wonderful but its boring as hell. the story is not satisfying and also very frustrating.the story looks even worst when compare to the first game
  16. Abrew250
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Dont listen to the haters. Fantastic game play, revolutionary tactics in stealth and just challenging enough
  17. GrassStainz
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing..edge of your seat storyline ,gorgeous graphics obviously what else would you expect from naughty dog , and its long as hell deff worth the money.. pretty disappointing that ppl come here just to **** the ratings tho
  18. Catasmack87
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This game was straight trash the character development is basically non-existent and dry. It takes away all of the anticipation of the frist game.0/10 I wouldn't let me post with a zero
  19. Zero-Giuliano
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    O sucesso do jogo incomoda tanto que estão fazendo contas fakes só para dar nota baixa ao jogo kkkk
  20. alannarciso
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mataron a Joel que mierda de juego, lo único bueno es sus gráficos, muy inferior a su antecesor… Expand
  21. Labso
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Stop this review bombing !! The Last Of Us is a incridible game ! The story create by Nauty Dogs is complex. So you can judge this game because your are frustrated ! And if you played a very small moment you understand that the game is not political!
  22. Sahandvt
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m a big fan of TLOU and I enjoyed playing this game Maybe Joel dies in a way no one liked and the ending is frustrating but u have to look at the game in a realistic way I mean even in our simple lives these kind of **** things happen and many people don’t get what they deserve And also u have to realize that this game is a “dark” game. It’s a game telling a story: a story u may not like but u have to accept How powerful the story was . I really enjoyed playing and I recommend everyone to play it… Expand
  23. Enoz361
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This game isn't what people were expecting. Regardless of the fact that the actors and directors involved with the game asked people to expect something different. A lot of people went into this game wanting something that it would never be. This game isn't perfect but it is a damn fine game. Most of the complaints people are coming out with I feel are overly critical and not well founded.This game isn't what people were expecting. Regardless of the fact that the actors and directors involved with the game asked people to expect something different. A lot of people went into this game wanting something that it would never be. This game isn't perfect but it is a damn fine game. Most of the complaints people are coming out with I feel are overly critical and not well founded. Everything is here from the story to the characters to the environment. Its presentation of all that was the only thing that really let it down. The pacing got pretty messy especially around the middle of the game. But everything here was explored and presented. The developers did exactly what they wanted to with this and despite its flaws I thi k that this game is a wonderful addition to the first game.… Expand
  24. I920an
    Oct 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it is a very good game it has too many new features like the new combat system now you can dodge blows you can throw yourself to the ground and also the new objects that you can build, the story seemed to me one of the best I have seen the only thing that I I leave sad was the end because ellie does nothing of his revenge and loses his girlfriend but he has his happy side because in the end ellie forgives joel for lying, has abby for killing joel and dina for leaving and leaves everything behind and continues with his life… Expand
  25. Forest9
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Ok, for me this game isn't 10/10 neither 1/10. Ellie is little washed out of charisma, as all of the characters, transition to second playable is awfull, all the more that is's even more personality flat. Generic , similar sayings don't help at that point. Poor dialogs as written by ND. At first scenario is classic exemple of how not to do it, they"ve been eaten by ambitons maybye. I dontOk, for me this game isn't 10/10 neither 1/10. Ellie is little washed out of charisma, as all of the characters, transition to second playable is awfull, all the more that is's even more personality flat. Generic , similar sayings don't help at that point. Poor dialogs as written by ND. At first scenario is classic exemple of how not to do it, they"ve been eaten by ambitons maybye. I dont think the is SOOO MUCH LGBT propaganda as people are saying, also the ending coud be worst. And second attempt shows the scenario is pretty smart. The most annoying aspect of gameplay was dumb NPC walking into youre position, little bugs especially in second part, maybye skill advancement tree coul'd be better .
    After that we've got sweetest possible graphics, abandoned buildings are new main character for me. Cool melee violence, finishers, most realistic blood pools ever ;) Couple of amazing sequences, few minibosses and one resident evil like big one which remains in memory. More open areas slots well onto fresher combat aproach. Loading times and technical part of the game also deserves an aplause. Overall gameplay is immersive.
    Soon i'll start NG+ with moore stealth aproach, im curious, does boredom of walking/talking parts will push me off...
    First game was special... this one is just a good game ;)
    Sorry for vocab flaws, thanks for reading if got here ;)
    Ps: Fook the trolls ;p    … Expand
  26. CodeJBDA
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is a disappointing excursion into a world devoid of the magic that made the first game so wonderful, namely moments exploring the character interactions and relationship between Joel and Ellie. The game chooses to avoid the obvious story that we all expected--the story that would have been more challenging to write due to our expecting it, but much more rewarding if they had theThe game is a disappointing excursion into a world devoid of the magic that made the first game so wonderful, namely moments exploring the character interactions and relationship between Joel and Ellie. The game chooses to avoid the obvious story that we all expected--the story that would have been more challenging to write due to our expecting it, but much more rewarding if they had the talent to pull it off--and chooses instead to go off and wallow in a grotesque landscape that is like something written for the Onion.… Expand
  27. Prometheus_G1
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Why do all people tell that that this game is garbage? This game is like the first game an absolute masterpiece and this is in my opinion a perfect example how toxic a gaming community can be.
  28. KevinAlph
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The mechanics are cutting-edge, but the story is a disaster. If you are a fan of the first game for its story then you are not likely to enjoy this one thanks to the woke storytelling Naughty Dog tries to sell around seeking revenge.… Expand
  29. Mercysnow
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I just have to say that this is my favorite game now i love Ellies story i want to see more
  30. Loco-Mike
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    Me encantó el gameplay y el desenvolvimiento en el mundo. Pero la historia tiene ciertas falencias
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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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