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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  1. GamerZero
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    I give it 1 for the visual quality but other than that this game made me feel sick inside and i dont see myself ever buying another Naughty Dog game which is a shame because for years they put great game after great game. With the total disregard for such beloved characters and promotion of such evil trash i can simply not recommend this game unless youre one of those Leftist that hateI give it 1 for the visual quality but other than that this game made me feel sick inside and i dont see myself ever buying another Naughty Dog game which is a shame because for years they put great game after great game. With the total disregard for such beloved characters and promotion of such evil trash i can simply not recommend this game unless youre one of those Leftist that hate traditional families, think men can be women and vice versa and worship Satan. If thats you, this is right up your alley.… Expand
  2. RoodyLooly
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Graphically the game is pretty. Everything else specially the story is a major disappointment and if I could I’d refund my money. What a waste.
  3. Pellissa
    Aug 19, 2020
    1
    La primera entrega de este juego a mi parecer fue buena y cumplía con muchos aspectos que lo posicionaba como un buen juego, ahora en su secuela es algo completamente distinto, con escándalos de todo tipo, tanto laborales, de genero hasta plagio, todo se pudre con el nuevo rumbo de la franquicia, de igual forma centrándonos en el gameplay es un juego con altibajos (cuando me refiero aLa primera entrega de este juego a mi parecer fue buena y cumplía con muchos aspectos que lo posicionaba como un buen juego, ahora en su secuela es algo completamente distinto, con escándalos de todo tipo, tanto laborales, de genero hasta plagio, todo se pudre con el nuevo rumbo de la franquicia, de igual forma centrándonos en el gameplay es un juego con altibajos (cuando me refiero a altibajos me refiero a que hay partes muy pulidas como otras muy toscas) yo esperaba un juego de alta calidad, pero nos han entregado un pedazo de porquería, quien le de 10 a este juego es por que es un ciego o por que es comprado como la asquerosa prensa de videojuegos, estoy harto de esta basura, solo se daña al jugador.… Expand
  4. MediaMan
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This is what happens when political agendas Supersede creative arts. What could and should’ve been a stunning follow up to the original, We are left with an undoubtably well crafted technically and visually beautiful game That is so contrived and ridiculous it’s hard to comprehend the insanity of the writers. It nosedives with its intentions, messaging, and it’s complete destruction ofThis is what happens when political agendas Supersede creative arts. What could and should’ve been a stunning follow up to the original, We are left with an undoubtably well crafted technically and visually beautiful game That is so contrived and ridiculous it’s hard to comprehend the insanity of the writers. It nosedives with its intentions, messaging, and it’s complete destruction of beloved characters. While I am open to new Avenues of storytelling, this is so far from that. It is using this platform of the audience that has grown over the years to make a statement rather than make a great game.… Expand
  5. Reivilo
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been waiting this game with great anticipation. I even bought the remastered version of The Last of Us 1 to replay it in anticipation of this sequel release.

    I do not know why the writers have deemed it necessary to kill the main character from the previous game like he was not relevant anymore. I do not understand why characters who were deep and interesting are now single-layered and cliché. The only explanation is that it is a game made to look like a sequel but but made by entirely different people with no talent.

    I am sorry for the team who worked on this game. They obviously worked a lot to make it AAA. But a story-driven game with a **** story is as much a failure as a Hollywood blockbuster with a bad story and gawd awful characters would be. That's that simple.

    This could be said it is a John Carter level failure, but I actually enjoyed John Carter. It is a John Carter 2 level failure, the sequel where john gets tortured and killed in a dix minutes long agony scene and his killer becomes the main protagonist for half the game. John's friends, seeking revenge, finally corner him and eventually offer him a beer and a hug.

    Credits.    … Expand
  6. TheGreatBaker
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    It’s not fair that Sony is threatening to pull review contracts with publishers like Gamespot, IGN, YouTube, and others if they don’t give the game an amazing review to offset the players reviews. Don’t believe me, look at all the “Offical Critic” reviews on this site. Giving. The game a perfect 100/100 score without talking or mentioning major parts of the game.
  7. Simsrulez4eva
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    I have not finished it yet but I am not really enjoying the story anymore as it is simply too far away from my personal reality which means: I simply can't relate and don't even want to. Providing a basis for a very questionable woke ideology seems more important than good story-telling. So: Was it really necessary? Holy **** . Thank you Naughtydog for this piece of garbage.
  8. cf4000
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    It breaks my heart to write this, but I really did not expect such a poor story after all these years of waiting. While there were a few genuinely good moments, majority of game filled up with plot holes.
  9. Nigme
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    It's maam.......
    The story is just disgusting. Everything where SJW crawls turns into a bunch of crap. The ending is even worse than in The Game of Thrones.
    In no case do not buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. erichulisa
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    El juego es Una Basura ya que la historia es la más pésima que se ha visto. A demás, el director es una psicopata y ha inculcado eso al personaje y al juego
  11. Racoony
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This game is immensely bleak, with the bright hopeful spots of the first entry being altogether absent. With that being said, just about 10 hours of the game are wasted on fruitless plots, and the entire story (potentially of both games) is rendered meaningless by the dumbfonded ending. I could say more, but this game is a huge disappointment, and I regret waiting 7 years for it.
  12. TodorPopov
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why would you kill one of the characters that made the first game legendary? ;(… Expand
  13. Neokenshin
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    I feel bad for the people that waited 7 years only to get this...

    'Subverting expectations' is a story-telling trend that needs to die.
  14. mickey_slick
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    I AM a incredible fan of the original game. I WAS looking forward to the continuation of the gripping and emotionally satisfying storyline. The plot was terrible. Characters were all over the place, and some VERY unlikeable. Very disappointed. Graphics were incredible, but if I wanted to look at beautiful snowscapes, I'd look outside at our Pocono Mountainside.
  15. Radith
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Cultural agenda, save your money.

    I'm not sure why every game must be inundated with sjw agendas. Do not want, thanks.
  16. darmol
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trashpiece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash piece of trash… Expand
  17. Jega5000
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    Exhausting game play loop - imagine part 1 just the same encounter much more repetitive without a cut scene or shared moment. The story is also so torn apart that it prevents any meaningful emotional engagement - imagine a soccer match where you switch side every 15min. Part I is my second favorite game of all time so this is a shame...
  18. zachnow4
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The first game was good. Part two is a joke of a sequel: the story isn’t good whatsoever, the characters feel bland and aren’t nearly as round as they were in the original, no depth or growth. The story seems to be focused around a forced relationship as well that doesn’t seem to make sense and the only thing you have to look forward to is boring cutscenes and the fact that one of thoseThe first game was good. Part two is a joke of a sequel: the story isn’t good whatsoever, the characters feel bland and aren’t nearly as round as they were in the original, no depth or growth. The story seems to be focused around a forced relationship as well that doesn’t seem to make sense and the only thing you have to look forward to is boring cutscenes and the fact that one of those cutscenes will finally be the first end of the game. The first game, for comparison really made you feel as if you were surviving in an apocalypse while also getting to know Joel and Ellie. It’s sad that all these gaming ‘critics’ are giving this game extremely high scores simply to appeal to the establishment.… Expand
  19. SnowNewby
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Poor writing and politics don't belong in video games. Druckman can hang his hat up on this one knowing he FUBAR'd this one. Press F
  20. RoManHD
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Волосы в подмышках. Клюшки для гольфа. Мышцы Эбби. Смерть любимого героя. Пропаганда толерантности.
  21. SammyBiccy
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Pros - Graphically it looks decent enough.

    Cons - Everything else felt like a relentless golf club to the head for anyone who enjoyed the first game.
  22. TAurusRO
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    First game was amazing. The second is just political statements trash. We need games not politics.
  23. leche_paterna
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La historia es peor que horrible, tiene un downgrade respecto a los trailers enorme y una jugabilidad normalista.… Expand
  24. Donmarciano
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The negative reviews are true. This game is AWFUL, the plot is AWFUL. Don't waste your money please.
    Everything you loved about part 1 here is literally Destroyed by a new random character.    … Expand
  25. phantom5200
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 充滿噁心玩家的劇情
    失去智商的人物行動
    遊戲越是深入
    你越感覺難受
    一個垃圾劇本毀了遊戲
    一塊精美的蛋糕
    切開來卻發現包著一坨屎    … Expand
  26. nathanDrunk
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    Can't believe what Neil Druckman did to one of my favorite games, El Rubius was right about this piece of crap. Dx
  27. StanEKB
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    2020 is getting worse and worse. Neil Druckmann Thanks to you, I will no longer buy a single Naughty Dog game.
  28. RRorry99
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This game is problematic on a number of levels:

    First, the 60 dollar price tag is not warranted at all- the game has no multiplayer, and although I understand this is a story driven game, TLOU's multiplayer was what made the first game replayable and added weight to the price point. Here, there is only a 25hr story which doesn't even permit a second playthrough because it is so bad.    This game is problematic on a number of levels:

    First, the 60 dollar price tag is not warranted at all- the game has no multiplayer, and although I understand this is a story driven game, TLOU's multiplayer was what made the first game replayable and added weight to the price point. Here, there is only a 25hr story which doesn't even permit a second playthrough because it is so bad.

    The story itself is hideous. Joel is the central character in the first game and the concept of bringing Ellie to the forefront this time around is interesting. But to have Joel die in the first couple hours of the game to a "villain" of sorts who isn't even portrayed as a villain per-say is irritating and disgraceful. There is no continued development between Joel and Ellie in the time he is alive, which is another point of notice- the characters, their relationships and developments are all poorly designed. Ellie is not the Ellie you knew, the new characters are bland and unsatisfactory, and their arcs are incredibly generic. This is all a consequence of piss-poor writing and it leads to a terrible thematic lesson that is driven into your face the entire game: "Revenge is bad". What is even worse is not that these sentiments are already known and have been expressed in other mediums long before, it's that this resolution is explicitly just that: that revenge is bad. There is no depth here, no greater meaning, nothing to attain. Moreso, this elementary lesson is not even grasped by Ellie until the very end of the game, just as she is about to kill Abby. Ellie has literally killed hundreds in this pursuit of "justice" yet coincidentally, God has enlightened her with moral righteousness right before she deals the killing blow to Abby. This doesn't make sense at all, yet neither does the countless other decisions made by characters in this game.

    This is not to say there aren't intriguing elements to the story. The issue is it all entirely backpedals from the first game. These so called "bold" decisions aren't bold, they're destructive. If I liked the first game for x, y, and z reasons, why on earth would you disregard those elements this time around? People want to play the sequel because of the first game. The thing that Naughty Dog and other storytellers who have made such a mistake (Rian Johnson for instance) fail to grasp is that the stories you are continuing already have a solid foundation that people like for these x, y, and z reasons. You can make "bold" decisions without destroying the legacy the previous installments laid out. Frankly, it can be said that TLOU2 would be very good game had it been a standalone title. The issue here is it is not, and thus there is something to uphold (being the first game). And it does not do that at all.

    I'll refrain from discussing other aspects of the game because even though the gameplay and mechanics aren't particularly great either, the primary issue of this game in my eyes is the story, and by far. And all this fault is put on Neil Druckmann. The fact that this is Druckmann's first game on his "own" without the support of Straley (and of course Henning, whom was the real factor of Naughty Dog's prior successes), it is clear the guy has no creative talent and storytelling genius. His co-director and the game's designers are evidently poor pieces as well. I foresee only downfall for what is left of this team.    … Expand
  29. Zaifur
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    I can’t explain myself why this story is so boring. You lost the Storytelling. I’d rather play one more time TLOU1 than this again... I guess I’ll be more cautious on naughty dog games in the future.
  30. darkzealotjg
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omg!! where do I begin!

    to be honest the graphics and the gameplay was like the first one.. amazing but the fact that they sell me this game like if I could play with joel angry me a lot!! i'm very confused right now, is this false advertising?

    how could you ruined one of the best game of the ps3 era! there's no point to kill joel so early in the game because he was the main character of the first one and the one I care about I don't give a **** about abby, second omg the finale!! is just a disappointment i can't stand this piece if **** I just wanted to kill abby that ****ing character and revenge Joel.. Guys if this game was about revenge you game fail miserably. The third thing is how stupid Joel and his Brother were in the raid incident omg in the first game joel was more careful sharing information this is so stupid! and how he died is a brutality!

    Finally, 7 seven ****ing years i wait for this to come out only for get tricky and not to have the game that i thought could have, all this second part is a slap in the face for fans and a disrespect for the first one. Who thought this was a good idea in the first place omg this game is pathetic is a shallow of the first one it's a mess!    … Expand
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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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