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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  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. PSEVEZ
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Typically I buy games on PS when they get a decent discount but in this specific case I decided to purchase an Extended version on PS Store from the day 1 in order to support Naughty Dog! And I didn't regret: the game looks and feels just marvelous, very deep and made with a huge passion by insanely talented people. This game is meant to be played the way ND meant it to be played andTypically I buy games on PS when they get a decent discount but in this specific case I decided to purchase an Extended version on PS Store from the day 1 in order to support Naughty Dog! And I didn't regret: the game looks and feels just marvelous, very deep and made with a huge passion by insanely talented people. This game is meant to be played the way ND meant it to be played and perceived, from the beginning till the credits in the end. And only then conclude about something you didn't like. Though masterpieces like TLOU2 are made unusual, they actually push the boundaries for the whole game industry. For me it's 10/10.

    I don't know how many of those folks who put bad score actually played the whole 25 hours story (I didn't for now) on the release day or even bought the game. I did - my PS Store order is #206456339819. Share yours too (or disk SN) if you really own your copy!

    P.S. Hey, Metacritic, you should figure out some buyer verification because this review bombing jeopardizes the trust to your site!    … Expand
  2. M1xGarand
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This is pure trash. It is full of political agendas and propaganda. I should say I am surprised they went this way but I am not even surprised at this point. Avoid at all cost.
  3. Game_Cat
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me during the second part of the game: ''Come on, come on, run faster, I don't care about your problems, I don't believe you, I just want this to end faster''.

    This is the most disappointing experience I've ever had in my gaming life. I can't even describe that frustration I felt, when I realized whats going to happen in second part of the game. After completing the game I understood why devs did this, but it didn't help. It took so much work to make such huge locations, but what's the point? In second part I've speed ran them in disgust, skipping all the content, just to know how the story ends. Yes, TLOU2 is much much longer and bigger than the first game but it also much much shallower. Well, I know that my expectations are my problems, but when you've got army of fans huge like that, you can't just **** on their heads.    … Expand
  4. Zampa
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    Thank you ND to creat a Poor Part II only for money, the first 1 was perfect ... today you creat a poor revange story and SPOIL : kill the best character of your game and you creat a poor character like dina .... an simple random pnj
  5. Huvpalto
    Dec 11, 2020
    4
    1. The last of us 2 is as Oscar-bait as a game can get with the cheapest predictable and most manipulative plot points. Not to mention all the lies and manipulations used on fans in trailers and press conferences.

    2. Without spoilers, the game is filled with cheap shots that aim to make you feel bad about yourself and hate the main character. Remember "spec ops: the line"? Well, kinda    1. The last of us 2 is as Oscar-bait as a game can get with the cheapest predictable and most manipulative plot points. Not to mention all the lies and manipulations used on fans in trailers and press conferences.

    2. Without spoilers, the game is filled with cheap shots that aim to make you feel bad about yourself and hate the main character.
    Remember "spec ops: the line"? Well, kinda like that, but cheap, poorly written and doesn't work. Because there it was a clever subversion of a genre and a satire. This on the other hand is just cheap "look, character X is bad and you should feel bad. But look, character Y is good and everyone who hates them is bad".

    3. I wish I couldn't mention it because I want to try to judge this game by its own merit, but since the developers and defenders can't shut about it, I have to address it too:
    Its disgusting how hard do people try to label anyone who doesn't like the story as bigots, transphobic, homophobic, sexist or whatever.
    Having those characters doesn't matter Shouldn't matter if you really want to be inclusive.
    What does matter is trying to use them as shields from criticism and to appear good.

    Graphics - 9 / 10
    Story - 1 / 10
    Gameplay - 7 / 10
    Side note - it's the most accessible game I've ever seen. I don't have any limiting problems now, but having experienced physical trauma that restricted my ability to play games once i felt what its like to not being able to enjoy games. And some people have it there all life. One thing i want to praise this game is all the options to change controls and stuff to make it playable.

    That's why my immense disappointment with the story and the stupid controversy doesn't let me give it a 0/10    … Expand
  6. spartan980
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Formulaic and didn't address the minor issues with the first game. The clicker encounters are drawn out and the "puzzles" are too simplistic. The story is not engaging at all, which was the biggest strength of part 1. Huge disappointment.
  7. GunnerMcDagget
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great game with only a few downsides. I told some friends that I am enjoying it and they got really angry at me. Anyway, fun game.

    Combat has improved since the first game. The addition of a dodge is so helpful and the stealth is amazing. The use of tall grass to sneak around, sneaking around a corner as an enemy looks over the top of the table, it's all extremely intense. Many moments    Great game with only a few downsides. I told some friends that I am enjoying it and they got really angry at me. Anyway, fun game.

    Combat has improved since the first game. The addition of a dodge is so helpful and the stealth is amazing. The use of tall grass to sneak around, sneaking around a corner as an enemy looks over the top of the table, it's all extremely intense. Many moments have your heart racing and after triggering an enemy and just surviving a frenetic fight, I leaped to my fight and punched the air.

    The environments are amazing. They allow you so many different ways to handle a fight or avoid the fight altogether.

    The story is bleak but engaging and pretty full on. Maybe skip this if you have depression issues.

    My only downsides so far is that I've encountered a couple of bugs. Nothing game breaking. The loot searching can get tiresome as well but that's like any other survival horror and it adds to the intensity.

    Last of Us was one of my all time favourite games. This one is at least as good, possibly better than the first. Overall would highly recommend.    … Expand
  8. AndSmart
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Потрясающее произведение. Не подвели Naughty Dog. Тяжёлая, грустная история Элли прям в сердце. Хотелось бы в будущем увидеть продолжение, не хочется так отпускать её. Титры с музыкой до слёз просто. Жалею что не взял расширенное издание с цифровым саундтреком, он прекрасен.Потрясающее произведение. Не подвели Naughty Dog. Тяжёлая, грустная история Элли прям в сердце. Хотелось бы в будущем увидеть продолжение, не хочется так отпускать её. Титры с музыкой до слёз просто. Жалею что не взял расширенное издание с цифровым саундтреком, он прекрасен.
  9. MandoMandalore
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    Woke mess. If you are awake you'll be disgusted with what they've done to this franchise.
  10. FWG21
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    While te graphics are stunning and the gameplay pleasant I loved the 1'st game for the story. The Part II tries so hard to be different and shock the player that it fails. The game makes you do things, later to show you that they were not good, but as a player you don't care about the "moral" or "lesson" because it was never your choice. It tries so hard to turn your world around and toWhile te graphics are stunning and the gameplay pleasant I loved the 1'st game for the story. The Part II tries so hard to be different and shock the player that it fails. The game makes you do things, later to show you that they were not good, but as a player you don't care about the "moral" or "lesson" because it was never your choice. It tries so hard to turn your world around and to make you look at thing from different perspective but it's so impudent that you loose desire to play it at all. Spending 10hs with our antagonist, shoving pregnancy-surprises again and again and the ending that leads to nothing. What a let down of a game that fans were waiting for 7 years.… Expand
  11. Tule24
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took me 30 hours and 37 minutes to beat the game. I cried when Joel died but it game me motivation to kill everyone in the game. The graphics were amazing and the game-play is fun. I see why they made Abbey buff so you can see her at the end super skinny after being on that cross. I loved the car chase scene with Jesse and the Nora chase scene especially.The game had many scenes that reminded me of the Uncharted series and the combat is super brutal. The game game me many emotions and I'm so glad I got to experience this Masterpiece.… Expand
  12. ferycolection
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Amazing Story. Amazing Game Play. Amazing Design. Amazing Graphics. Every Things In Dark And Fantastic.
  13. monkeyking0815
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Stunning visuals, state of the art presentation, addictive gameplay and mechanics, the last of us part 2 is a perfect example what a modern game can achieve. Thank you naughty dog, for not playing it save in regards of the story. This could have been a by-the-numbers-attempt to please everyone. It is not, and that is great. This is part of the reason naughty dog is one of the top studiosStunning visuals, state of the art presentation, addictive gameplay and mechanics, the last of us part 2 is a perfect example what a modern game can achieve. Thank you naughty dog, for not playing it save in regards of the story. This could have been a by-the-numbers-attempt to please everyone. It is not, and that is great. This is part of the reason naughty dog is one of the top studios out there today. So buckle up and enjoy the ride! Don´t let the hate in the user reviews get to you. This is truly one of the great gaming experiences of 2020.… Expand
  14. drconman11
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A truly gripping and shocking story, using before unthought of storytelling techniques, combined with the most polished and detailed gameplay in any video game to date. A beautiful and pertinent follow up to the first game, a must play.
  15. FallenStar
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    May this game burn in the darkest pits of hell along with the people that wrote this unbelievable garbage spitting entirely on the original game and its characters
  16. Xavier1415
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    There was nothing enjoyable about this game. Go waste your money on another game.
  17. scubasteve70381
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Not sure what these other reviews are talking about. I thought the game was fantastic.
  18. ash999ik
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I think The Last of Us Part 2 is the best game of this generation. Buttloads of cutscene and uninspired gameplay makes the game essentially a movie with filler gameplay contents. I might sound like I'm criticising the game but in reality the opposite is true. Now, I can watch last of us the movie with my favourite youtuber/streamer without missing out on anything, which is a revolutionaryI think The Last of Us Part 2 is the best game of this generation. Buttloads of cutscene and uninspired gameplay makes the game essentially a movie with filler gameplay contents. I might sound like I'm criticising the game but in reality the opposite is true. Now, I can watch last of us the movie with my favourite youtuber/streamer without missing out on anything, which is a revolutionary concept and a very pro consumer decision by Naughty Dogs.… Expand
  19. Sageflash
    Jul 14, 2020
    5
    THE GOOD:
    -Beautiful post-apocalyptic visual; lush, green environment as set piece.
    -Gorgeous state-of-the-art graphics -Control and gameplay-wise similar to the 1st TLOU -Very user-friendly shortcuts for accessing map, item, crafting, etc. -Battling the Infected and humans are FUN. THE BAD: -Very HEAVY with political agenda related to LGBTQ and FEMINISM. Too much SJW stuffs that    THE GOOD:
    -Beautiful post-apocalyptic visual; lush, green environment as set piece.
    -Gorgeous state-of-the-art graphics
    -Control and gameplay-wise similar to the 1st TLOU
    -Very user-friendly shortcuts for accessing map, item, crafting, etc.
    -Battling the Infected and humans are FUN.

    THE BAD:
    -Very HEAVY with political agenda related to LGBTQ and FEMINISM. Too much SJW stuffs that are being forcefully slammed onto players' faces.
    -Really MESSY in terms of pacing and story direction; it jumbles in and out with flashbacks, the flashbacks are ALL OVER the place.
    -Unrewarding ending, no joy and satisfaction felt after done 30+hours playing it.

    THE CONCLUSION:
    -The game could be (kinda?) saved actually if Neil Druckmann made the game into THREE DIFFERENT STORY MODES rather than combining Ellie's and Abby's stories altogether in one single playthrough. So the first playthrough would be "Ellie's Story", the second playthrough would be "Abby's Story", and the final playthrough would be "Redemption", or "Conclusion".
    -The game is only worth for RENTING, not buying. If you haven't play the 1st TLOU and just want to straight dive in to TLOU 2, then just RENT IT, don't buy it.
    -If you collect video games, and you want to add TLOU Part 2 to your collection, be my guest, but it's cheaper to buy the SECOND HAND one. It's not worth the full price.    … Expand
  20. Darkprince1984
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 12 hours in and it's a masterpiece. Don't believe the incels and the salty trolls. Most of them haven't even played the game, let alone experienced it. FYI, killing off a beloved character doesn't equate to bad writing or story. IT'S A VIDEO GAME. It has to be judged by everything not story. Gameplay is samey but refined, the polish is incredible (it's a naughty dog after all) and the music and tone is phenomenal. This is already feeling like my GOTY. Form your own opinions ppl, not what the mob says and in this particular case, ignore the negative user scores.… Expand
  21. BreakingBadBR
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    "Preconceituíche" precisa falar mais ? Já perdeu a graça só de mandar essa, nem vou jogar mais onde já se viu quem têm preconceito com um sanduíche coitado mo delícia de frango.

    Jogo repleto de lacres, maconha, fascismo, sapatagem, ideologia de genero, grávida pulando de 5 metros de altura hahaha QUE IDIOTA .

    Esse jogo é um mar de chorume
  22. Samyar91
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing it since day 1 release...and I just finished it..I shed tears many times..my mind was into the game and it’s atmosphere..the plot is so powerfull,way beyond my expectations...I’ve never seen such a story not in a movie or book or video games..I have to say congrats to niel druckman and his team for giving us a masterpiece..and made our life better than before thisI’ve been playing it since day 1 release...and I just finished it..I shed tears many times..my mind was into the game and it’s atmosphere..the plot is so powerfull,way beyond my expectations...I’ve never seen such a story not in a movie or book or video games..I have to say congrats to niel druckman and his team for giving us a masterpiece..and made our life better than before this game...I don’t know how they made this artistic game perfect in all aspect..just can say thank you and congrats to whole naughty dog… Expand
  23. Marlonmontesso
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game features the incredible continuation of the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of us, in which our biggest problems are caused by humans and not by the dead. The Last of us part II is the example of overcoming, exceeding all expectations and showing how rich the franchise universe is.
  24. HamletDTD
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful and a must play for anyone with a PS4. This goes on the list with God of war, horizon zero dawn and spider man as best of this generation
  25. Coderway
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece unlike anything I've ever experienced. Beyond the stunning graphics, excellent level design, amazing audio, and compelling game-play challenges, this game's storytelling is pioneering in ways that I can't fully describe. It is an emotionally brutal yet utterly captivating experience, especially if you played part 1. Days after finishing the game, IThe Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece unlike anything I've ever experienced. Beyond the stunning graphics, excellent level design, amazing audio, and compelling game-play challenges, this game's storytelling is pioneering in ways that I can't fully describe. It is an emotionally brutal yet utterly captivating experience, especially if you played part 1. Days after finishing the game, I am still processing a mess of deep feelings that this game artfully evoked in me. There are moments in this game that are designed to make you angry and emotionally frustrated. I strongly encourage players to keep playing and push through those moments. They have an important purpose. And they are balanced by heartwarming moments of joy and love that you don't want to miss. I also recommend that, upon completing the game, you reflect deeply upon what you feel. Personally, I found myself still projecting the emotional state of characters I played, and I was experiencing the same internal conflict and difficulty of letting go. These feelings were far stronger than anything I have ever felt from any other story in any media. I believe this is a result of the genius of Naughty Dog's style of interactive storytelling. In a movie or a book, I often sympathize with characters. But in The Last of Us Part II, I find myself deeply empathizing with playable characters. It has been a revelatory experience.… Expand
  26. RicoC
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, this really was a disappointing, horrible, unnecessary sequel. They kill our favorite hero Joel in the first few chapters. Then they spend half the game forcing you to play as his murderer. This game wasn't made to entertain the fans. It's just preachy BS. Please avoid so they stop making this type of drivel.… Expand
  27. Moto760
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    I personally didn’t like the direction of the game and story. I think this game was more about a social agenda and being politically correct above all else. I enjoyed TLoU when it first came out but I think ND missed the mark with TLoU2 and simply did not deliver the same quality with story and likable characters as they did in the first one. Most professional reviewers seem to be rubberI personally didn’t like the direction of the game and story. I think this game was more about a social agenda and being politically correct above all else. I enjoyed TLoU when it first came out but I think ND missed the mark with TLoU2 and simply did not deliver the same quality with story and likable characters as they did in the first one. Most professional reviewers seem to be rubber stamping perfect scores because it is the popular thing to do. Having said that this is my final thoughts. The way I see it is like this. 1. The user scores are not the work of haters alone. 2. Review scores shouldn’t mean anything to anyone. You should judge the game yourself personally and make a decision on whether you like it or not. 3. PlayStation fans and TLoU fans have a lot to do with that user score. 4. The user score will probably get worse. 5. Obviously, some (a lot) major professional reviewers simply rubber stamped a perfect score just because. 6. I know all the leaks and know what happens. I personally do not like the direction of the game at all. 7. People should enjoy the game based on if they like it. Others opinions simply shouldn’t matter. Playing games is a person endeavor and each person gets out of it what they want.… Expand
  28. Spelpojken_se
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Gameplay, story and grafix are all outstanding.
    Loved every moment. 2 weeks until Paper Mario, it’s gonna feel like going back to the stone age. Boy saves pink Girl. After Marcus, John, Nathan, Link even pac-man, it feels soooo f***kn good to have ONE game that is about a girl but plays as a good game. That not the reason for giving it a 10. The reason is at this game is awesome and every    Gameplay, story and grafix are all outstanding.
    Loved every moment. 2 weeks until Paper Mario, it’s gonna feel like going back to the stone age. Boy saves pink Girl. After Marcus, John, Nathan, Link even pac-man, it feels soooo f***kn good to have ONE game that is about a girl but plays as a good game. That not the reason for giving it a 10. The reason is at this game is awesome and every true gamer out there owes it to them selves to play this.    … Expand
  29. Eloyjf
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    Here is a review of a player who paid to own the game and not a journalist SJW, graduated in communism from Gamergate.
    here we like to play video games, unlike those journalists who put their fingers up and say: ah! this offends me!
    -The last of us part 2 is a good game and delivers a heavier atmosphere for the game, the proposal is good and unexpected experience. -My opposite side    Here is a review of a player who paid to own the game and not a journalist SJW, graduated in communism from Gamergate.
    here we like to play video games, unlike those journalists who put their fingers up and say: ah! this offends me!
    -The last of us part 2 is a good game and delivers a heavier atmosphere for the game, the proposal is good and unexpected experience.
    -My opposite side about the game is that Neil Druckmann wants to force a saturated and ridiculous agenda in this game. TLOU2 is a franchise that does not need a social political position to be made.
    Naughty Dog is expressing political positions,this is very bad,is necessary to be aware of it.

    -history- 4/10
    - soundtrack- 9/10
    -visual-10/10
    -gameplay-8/10
    -use-10/10
    -Final Result: 8 / 10-    … Expand
  30. RomeoArnone
    Jun 27, 2020
    10

    The Last of Us: Part II is the pinnacle of the gaming industry.
    As a full package, it is unmatched in its visuals, gameplay, story, and interactivity. If you have a PS4, there is no reason why you shouldn't play this game. Some will hate on the twists and turns that the story throws your way - but that is the entire point. The games entire intention is make you think, make you
    The Last of Us: Part II is the pinnacle of the gaming industry.

    As a full package, it is unmatched in its visuals, gameplay, story, and interactivity.

    If you have a PS4, there is no reason why you shouldn't play this game.

    Some will hate on the twists and turns that the story throws your way - but that is the entire point. The games entire intention is make you think, make you uncomfortable, and make you question what you thought you understood and felt about the series. It's bold, risky, and breathtaking in how it comes together and what it amounts to.

    This is a mature game not just in its subject matter, but in what it sets out to do.

    They'll be teaching this game in classrooms years from now.

    10/10    … Expand
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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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