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. YangWhiteFang
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. One of the first games that I ever had an emotional experience with. The gameplay was great and the world was as beautiful as ever. The story did well to show the state of the world that the characters live and that all actions have consequences.
  2. Krobot
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine waiting 7 years for the continuation of one of the best written games of the last generation, just to obtain a sequel that not just is a mess in it's writing, but completely misses the point of the last game; it's not just supposed good and evil but an spectrum between, but TLOU2 just tries to make every character being one or another at certain points just because the writer and/or director says so.
    I love TLOU, but the Part II just misses the mark.    … Expand
  3. Blondie_
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed this game, I would have preferred to play a little less as abby but thays all my complaints. I thoroughly enjoyed the deep and gripping story its alot to stomach if you cant deal with floods of emotions this game is'nt for you! The graphics are the best if this generation and truly lives up to part one whis has had a prequel a long time comeing. Really disappointed that soI really enjoyed this game, I would have preferred to play a little less as abby but thays all my complaints. I thoroughly enjoyed the deep and gripping story its alot to stomach if you cant deal with floods of emotions this game is'nt for you! The graphics are the best if this generation and truly lives up to part one whis has had a prequel a long time comeing. Really disappointed that so many people disliked this game but dont let that put you off buying it. Judge it by yourself!!! All in all one of my if not my favourate game I've played so far.… Expand
  4. 17xdark
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    every part of me wanted to like this game but i just could not many people will say that the story wasnt good but the game was good this is a story mode game the only part of it the really matters is the story and the story for this game is utter **** it just feels like Elie was dumbed down aswell as joel the graphics are good the game play is good but thats to be expected from a 60.00every part of me wanted to like this game but i just could not many people will say that the story wasnt good but the game was good this is a story mode game the only part of it the really matters is the story and the story for this game is utter **** it just feels like Elie was dumbed down aswell as joel the graphics are good the game play is good but thats to be expected from a 60.00 dollar game.the story is a 4 a best.… Expand
  5. Serpico211
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    If Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Revelations 2 had a baby with Silent Hill 2 and the Telltale Walking Dead series, IT WOULD BE THIS GAME!! I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved the puzzles, the scavenging for supplies, the exploring , and the BRUTAL KILLS! A LOT of work went into this game and it shows. Definitely an emotional roller coaster. So hit the lights and put on your headsetIf Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Revelations 2 had a baby with Silent Hill 2 and the Telltale Walking Dead series, IT WOULD BE THIS GAME!! I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved the puzzles, the scavenging for supplies, the exploring , and the BRUTAL KILLS! A LOT of work went into this game and it shows. Definitely an emotional roller coaster. So hit the lights and put on your headset and enjoy.… Expand
  6. Edson379
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se sintió muy forzada la parte de la inclusión sobre todo que hay un chino vegano, un transgenero y sobre todo la escena sexual lésbica entiendo que quieran vender juegos, pero no de esta manera tan mundana. Asco de juego… Expand
  7. fluffeh
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Game looks great, but that is the only thing the game has to offer.

    new monsters are copies from other much older games Story 2/10 - None lovable characters. plot holes, inconsistent character behavior. Game-play - 4/10 can be buggy, nothing new to really offer over the first. majority of the game is not game play. Graphics - 8/10 beautiful scenes. value 0/10 director 0/10 bashed    Game looks great, but that is the only thing the game has to offer.

    new monsters are copies from other much older games

    Story 2/10 - None lovable characters. plot holes, inconsistent character behavior.
    Game-play - 4/10 can be buggy, nothing new to really offer over the first. majority of the game is not game play.
    Graphics - 8/10 beautiful scenes.
    value 0/10
    director 0/10 bashed all criticism
    studio 0-10 for false DMCA abuse
    Replay-ability - 0/10.

    not worth they buy, just watch a lets play.
    (side note why did meta critic remove more than 10k reviews and only negative ones?)    … Expand
  8. ConcernedGuy
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game is an absolute trash from every perspecrive! From the SHOCKINGLY bad and boring story (which is the main focus of the game) to the outdated gameplay mechanics that are pain to play with, and the craziest thing is shwoing LGBT **** down the thorat of a player and being surprised when they recieve backlash...
  9. kalsyum
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is largely the same as the first game save for some additional actions available to the player and improved fluidity of melee combat. Visuals and audio are top quality for its time, similar to how the graphics and sound were also cutting edge during the time of the first game. Characters, character development, and especially the plot, however, are severely lacking.

    The story, plot and character development are a huge step below that of its predecessor. Many characters are bland and uninteresting, serving only to die and perform a cheap way of evoking regret from the player but done so poorly that the player would not even have the time or context to think critically about why or how one would feel sorry for their death apart from them being a human being. (player is already aware of the dog-eat-dog world that is present - why is one more death any different?)

    Most of the characters have no personality traits and know only how to make snarky comments about whatever was last said by the character conversing with them. Many of the characters also make uncharacteristic or irrational decisions which then result in major repercussions. It's to the point where it feels that the writers forced characters to make decisions that are not in line with the character just to push the story forward and in the direction the writers wanted them to, whether or not it would make any logical sense in the story's context.

    Characters that played a major and irreplaceable role in the first game are suddenly made heavily irrelevant and the player is forced by the narrative to hate them and tries extremely hard to paint clear picture of black and white. The game tries to disguise this but it is quite obvious. As Ellie, you are forced to kill enemies who scream in agony or call out to their deceased comrades or even have to kill animals (which have been proven to always evoke strong emotional responses from people). As the other protagonist, Abby, you mostly fight nameless, stereotypical thugs or a dehumanized group of cultists that make no emotional impact on the player when killed (unlike the WLF enemies Ellie must take on). The story tries so hard to make the player empathise with Abby but her personality and decisions in the game don't allow this. She shows no hesitancy in killing Joel despite having her life saved by him and not even any remorse after brutalising him. She shows no hesitancy and even elation in murdering Dina even after knowing she would be killing her unborn child with her. And after all is said and done, despite the game's theme of revenge, she is let free by Ellie despite her actions throughout the game. Of all the characters, Abby, the only person who succeeded in getting their revenge, was let free while Ellie keeps her life but loses her soul and loses everything despite being the one character that chose the higher path. The story tries so hard to portray this idea that "When seeking revenge, dig two graves" but only one grave is filled and thats of the person who chose the path of redemption instead of revenge.

    All in all the story, is forced, undeveloped or arranged in such a way that the player would have to perform an insane amount of mental gymnastics to come to any meaningful conclusion of the message the writers tried to send to the audience (if that was even their intention), the new characters are uninteresting while the old ones have been greatly reduced in terms of what made their characters unique and impactful in the first game and the underlying themes of the game are forcibly pushed onto and unnecessarily overwhelming to the player.

    Considering all aspects: gameplay, visual/sound design, characters and the plot, this game was a huge step down from its predecessor due to the fact that what made the original game unique and enjoyable was its unique narrative and characters that had a strong but reasonable roles in the development of the story. These, however, are all lost in this instalment. Moral ambiguity no longer exists as Ellie and Joel's decisions are retconned from the original game and boiled down to "Joel stop cure, denied Ellie's choice at sacrifice (although in the original game Ellie isn't even given the choice, she is kept sedated by the scientists without telling her the risks of their procedure and attempt actively to prevent Joel from saving her) and killed Fireflies = evil and deserved his death" and "Ellie left behind her life to pursue Abby and therefore deserved to lose her soul (being able to play the guitar, Dina and their child, Jesse). Abby is constantly painted in a good light and even given almost half of the game to make the player empathise with her despite not even being advertised as a protagonist of the game.

    Final Rating:
    1/10 great visuals/sound, ok gameplay but, garbage story and new characters, ND/Sony false advertisement of the game, disrespect for the characters which made TLoU great, endless agenda pandering    … Expand
  10. Vandalfb
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Really have enjoyed the game I see alot of people complaining about the story but the story has added to the plot of the original very well.
  11. Dezmon
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todo esta bien, buena jugabilidad, un gran ost y unos gráficos excelentes. Lo único malo es la trama un poco simple, la siento forzada… Expand
  12. Himov
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simple, storywise the worst sequel I've ever played. Don't spend your money on this one.… Expand
  13. SaInT-PaDre
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    the first half of the game is 10 out of 10. The second half of the game is for Abby, crap
  14. FartHeadMcgee12
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I was so disappointed by this game. I loved the first game, but this game is on par with being one of the worst ways to continue a franchise. It might actually be worse than Game of Thrones Season 8 and the new Star Wars Trilogy. The game is a story game, and with a **** story, it is not worth playing. Naughty Dog has made amazing games for decades, and I have bought every single one sinceI was so disappointed by this game. I loved the first game, but this game is on par with being one of the worst ways to continue a franchise. It might actually be worse than Game of Thrones Season 8 and the new Star Wars Trilogy. The game is a story game, and with a **** story, it is not worth playing. Naughty Dog has made amazing games for decades, and I have bought every single one since Crash 1. The fact that the same studio made this is so sad. I won't be buying anymore Naughty Dog games after this. 0/10… Expand
  15. AniketRg
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly kinda hated at the start because Joel died and lost feeling to play it but the franchise naughty dog never lets anyone have a bad experience they made my childhood because of games like crash and uncharted so I finished it and liked the story obviously the first game is better ( nothing can top that) but doesn’t deserve the hate like everyone is leaving for this game without giving a chance… Expand
  16. DaxGaming
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metacritic will not allow a bad review, so I'm disguising this as a good review. But I give it a 3.5
    The game itself in terms of graphics and voice acting is superb and unmatched. In terms of gameplay, it practically uses the same exact mechanics from its predecessor. There is no nuance or improvement aside from the fact you can now jump at specific locations when prompted. However, aside from that, the story simply alienates the majority of the fans from the original, by mercilessly butchering one of its beloved character in a lazy attempt to justify the sequence of events for rest of the game. In addition, the director's claim that this is a story of revenge, its vicious circle and its consequences, is completely undermined by the main character choosing to "not revenge" at the end. Exactly what are the consequences of revenge, when said revenge never occurred? Its almost as if Naughty Dog decided the story was not good enough and backed out at the last minute, just like its main character did. The only one who took revenge and was rewarded for it, was the main villain. This is why I give this title a 3.5. The Last Of Us Part 2 is nothing more than the most beautiful paperweight you will ever purchase.    … Expand
  17. Lopes7
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game is a huge letdown and SHAMES the first one, which was a solid 6/10 at least.
  18. Shrekislife
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was a disappointment. You feel no sense of accomplishment. You feel nothing for any of the newer characters and the character development is completely ignored. They make past characters who were smart turn into retarded idiots.… Expand
  19. LuisOM
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Lovely graphics, OK game-play but the story doesn’t make any sense. I play games for the story, not for the graphics... I didn’t like any of the characters in the game. So many questions. With better writing, this game could have been the best... boring walking sim.
  20. user_10294
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Here's the deal with this game: As many have said, the visuals, world, level design, and gameplay of The Last of Us Part 2 are fantastic. As for the story... If all you want is a continuation of the story of Joel and Ellie, told in the same or a similar style as The Last of Us part 1, you are going to be extremely disappointed with this game. I LOVED the first game. I've played itHere's the deal with this game: As many have said, the visuals, world, level design, and gameplay of The Last of Us Part 2 are fantastic. As for the story... If all you want is a continuation of the story of Joel and Ellie, told in the same or a similar style as The Last of Us part 1, you are going to be extremely disappointed with this game. I LOVED the first game. I've played it start-to-finish probably a dozen times. Naughty Dog chose to go in a very different direction with the characters and story structure than I think most fans were expecting. After finishing the game, and having many ups and downs along the way in my own experience with the story, I can say that this game absolutely deserves the 10/10 ratings it is receiving for what the game actually is. I totally understand why some people are upset about the approach they took, and how it violated their expectations of what this game should be. But if you can get past the initial shock that it's not what most Last of Us fans expected, Naughty Dog has created something incredible and unique, and this story is something that will stick with me for a very long time.… Expand
  21. pederdermeder
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Ein unglaublich schlechtes Spiel. Laut der "Fachpresse" ein super Game was hervorragend in unsere aktuelle Zeit passt. Die ganze Charakterentwicklung vom Vorgänger ist dahin. Ein Spiel soll Spaß machen und nicht aggressiv machen. Ich will nicht drüber Philosophieren. Ich will mich darin verlieren und auch mal knackige rätsel lösen oder auch scheitern, aber nicht durch diese grausige StoryEin unglaublich schlechtes Spiel. Laut der "Fachpresse" ein super Game was hervorragend in unsere aktuelle Zeit passt. Die ganze Charakterentwicklung vom Vorgänger ist dahin. Ein Spiel soll Spaß machen und nicht aggressiv machen. Ich will nicht drüber Philosophieren. Ich will mich darin verlieren und auch mal knackige rätsel lösen oder auch scheitern, aber nicht durch diese grausige Story kämpfen müssen. Mir ist es egal ob in einem game schwule, lesben oder transgender mitspielen, die Hauptrolle haben oder auch nur eine Nebenrolle, so lange es dem Spielfluss und der Storytelling dient ist mir alles recht. Aber ein Spiel so zu verkacken nur weil man auf der angesagten Welle mitschwimmen will ist eine Bodenlose Frechheit von Naughty Dog. Ich werde dieses Studio definitiv nicht mehr unterstützen und mir nie wieder ein Spiel von Naughty Dog zulegen. Mir egal ob man nur provozieren wollte oder aufmerksamkeit erregen um sich selbst zu pushen, man muss ja nicht jeden **** unterstützen.
    Also bloß Finger weg von dem schlechtesten Spiel des Jahres!    … Expand
  22. joel3007
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Best game ever
    Grapics 10
    Story 10
    Gameplay 10 Really good game live to see a sequel
  23. DarkFoxy
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Graphic norm.
    Persons are nasty.
    Game is very bad and boring.
  24. TriexTime
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego esta horrible, no me llamó la atención ningún personaje y la relación amorosa de Eli se sintió demasiado forzada, el final pésimo, un final abierto y se ve que no le pusieron empeño, solo a los gráficos estuvieron bien, el resto Pesimo… Expand
  25. Efraim_DC
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    My first playthrough of The Last of Us Part 2 left me truly upset and empty. I thought that the story was poorly written because of events that deeply ruined what I loved about the first game. On my second playthrough, I realized that my initial judgment for the game was clouded because I was so attached to the characters that I had the expectation of how the game should go. I was wrong,My first playthrough of The Last of Us Part 2 left me truly upset and empty. I thought that the story was poorly written because of events that deeply ruined what I loved about the first game. On my second playthrough, I realized that my initial judgment for the game was clouded because I was so attached to the characters that I had the expectation of how the game should go. I was wrong, and I now appreciate how creative and bold the story is. Naughty Dog introduced this bold narrative that left me at awe of the events unfolding. It's a unique direction of narrative that will fill you up with emotions that no other game achieved.… Expand
  26. Jordanshade5
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Just finished the game, really disappointed. I will request a refund as soon as possible!
  27. MadKingMaric
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest, the middle of the game is fantastic, if you liked TLOU 1 then good news, heres more! Unfortunately the writers got into the sugar cereal and had a meltdown in the story department. I have no problem with killing off main characters, especially to inspire you to follow through the game until the end, but to make you play as the killer of someone you pent 100s of hours with building a relationship with and getting attached to? To be frank, are you high? This is just first and foremost poor story telling and to put this out on the market thinking it was a good idea was a horrible mistake. The only reason i didnt give it a 1 is due to its gorgeous scenery and solid gameplay.… Expand
  28. Kaioh
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    You have bo right to review bomb this game if you haven't beat the game, retards.
    Stupid sjw agenda aside thsi game is great in every aspect. And the ending makes perfect sense if you're mature enough or read actual books. I'd personally give it 9/10, but since you all are little **** and hating on everything I'm putting 10.
    p.s.I still think they've shouldn't killed Joel in THAT way.    You have bo right to review bomb this game if you haven't beat the game, retards.
    Stupid sjw agenda aside thsi game is great in every aspect. And the ending makes perfect sense if you're mature enough or read actual books. I'd personally give it 9/10, but since you all are little **** and hating on everything I'm putting 10.

    p.s.I still think they've shouldn't killed Joel in THAT way. Druckmann owes us some explanation here for sure.    … Expand
  29. TallSaint
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Everything you could have hoped for. What a masterpiece! All the twists and turns, cliffhangers and heartbreak. I loved it, and I loved the shifting landscape of emotions you felt for each of the characters, especially Abby. Naughty Dog you've outdone yourselves. Thank-you!
  30. guucio4321
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game is straight up beautiful, all the hate it gets is from people that can't focus on story and small details. Everything makes sense and is created beautifyul. Best game of the year or meybe ever,
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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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