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. Positive: 84,950 out of 161975
  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. lur_
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    A great achievement, genuinely pushing the state of the art of the medium on several levels. Also depressing, ruthless, extremely graphic and arguably at times cruel to the player. Beware, I guess.

    On a technical level the game is absolutely incredible. The quality of the visuals is amazing, and even more so considering the hardware its running on. Tons of beautiful environments.    A great achievement, genuinely pushing the state of the art of the medium on several levels. Also depressing, ruthless, extremely graphic and arguably at times cruel to the player. Beware, I guess.

    On a technical level the game is absolutely incredible. The quality of the visuals is amazing, and even more so considering the hardware its running on. Tons of beautiful environments. Animation quality is generally extremely high. The new rope physics are very impressive.

    Exploration, combat and stealth gameplay generally works really well. Searching for and gathering loot can become a bit tedious. Jumping and platforming is a weak point. Certain doors and other passages can trigger a change in location which you can't reverse for no real reason other than the game simply not letting you, breaking immersion a bit if you missed some loot in the previous room. Accuracy RNG for ranged weapons isn't really a fun mechanic but you don't notice it very often. Upgrading weapons and skills is pretty underwhelming, but also not distracting.

    The narrative is very straightforward. Closer to a character study (of some great characters) than a grandiose story. The acting is excellent. Just like in the first game the playable characters are not defined by the player. Moral choices are made by the characters without player interaction. There is quite a bit of nonlinearity in the narrative, most notably including a /very/ long (too long) intermission between the start and conclusion of a pivotal scene.

    Easily one of the best games of its type of this console generation. Congratulations to the team.    … Expand
  2. WaterCleanse
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Complete betrayal of the characters we loved and how they were written in the first game. Ellie has matured in reverse and act like a spoiled brat. Joel’s character was assassinated more than just in the literal sense. And finally the majority of the game playing as the person who murders beloved characters. Don’t believe or rely on gaming journalism as they are shills and praise anythingComplete betrayal of the characters we loved and how they were written in the first game. Ellie has matured in reverse and act like a spoiled brat. Joel’s character was assassinated more than just in the literal sense. And finally the majority of the game playing as the person who murders beloved characters. Don’t believe or rely on gaming journalism as they are shills and praise anything that is considered a video game. Only positives are the visuals as they are amazing but that means nothing when the game actively makes you hate it. Spend your money on something that doesn’t make you depressed for 30 hours straight.… Expand
  3. santre
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    People wake up. Don’t understand all hate of one of the best games of the last couple of years. Game gives you amazing gameplay
  4. MRDANISSIMO
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    БАНАН ПРАВ, И ЭТО НЕ ОБСУЖДАЕТСЯ
    КСТАТЕ ШЕВЦОВ НЕ ПРАВ
    БИБЛЕЙСКИХ ОТСЫЛОК ВАМ
  5. Boku_No_Arkano
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра, думал будет слабее первой части но нет, всем советую
  6. ClappingFetus8
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    First off there are way too many 0's and 1's 0-3 to me mean the game is unplayable either due to bugs or being completely broken which this game is not. 4-6 means 1 of 2 things to me either the game is playable yet buggy with ok story or its got good game play and **** story and 6-9 either means the game plays great and the story is ok to good or the game is worth playing for story aloneFirst off there are way too many 0's and 1's 0-3 to me mean the game is unplayable either due to bugs or being completely broken which this game is not. 4-6 means 1 of 2 things to me either the game is playable yet buggy with ok story or its got good game play and **** story and 6-9 either means the game plays great and the story is ok to good or the game is worth playing for story alone even with its bugs and lackluster gameplay and a 10 well i honestly believe no game is a 10. A 10 in my opinion means it doesn't matter who you are what you like this game is 100% for you and nothing is that. I feel like this game is just getting review bombed because people are mad without actually playing. The game looks sounds and plays great even if the story is trash it deserves minimum 4 or 5, I think personally its about a 7it isnt amazing yet i have could see that it needs some story improvements especially taking into account the forst game. At least play it and decide for yourself… Expand
  7. catrionacm
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay. Can't understand why people don't like the story I found it really immersive and interesting. Had fun the entire time
  8. MatteoComPai
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Un capolavoro videoludico. Il gioco ti trascina su questa giostra di emozioni pazzesca, pieni di alti e bassi assurdi. La grafica e il comparto tecnico riescono ad arrivare ad un livello clamoroso rendendo il gioco il migliore in questo ambito attualmente. Vorrei fare davvero i complimenti agli sviluppatori per aver creato e scritto un gioco del genere.
  9. NoahWinter
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    whoever say that the story is bad, didnt understand this masterpiece and should play it again
  10. WARGASM5
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    God tier game, 90% of these user scores are people who didn't even play the game.
  11. supwydwya
    Jun 29, 2020
    5
    This game is no masterpiece but is also not a piece of **** people are too hard on this game, I'd say wait for a sale or something if you want to play for the story
    the gameplay is the same but slightly more polished and smooth if you liked the gameplay of the previous one you won't have any problems with this.
    level design is bigger and is really enhanced with great graphics and set    This game is no masterpiece but is also not a piece of **** people are too hard on this game, I'd say wait for a sale or something if you want to play for the story
    the gameplay is the same but slightly more polished and smooth if you liked the gameplay of the previous one you won't have any problems with this.
    level design is bigger and is really enhanced with great graphics and set pieces
    the audio design is also wonderful and also really adds a lot to the game.
    Sorry if this is messy and isn't clear    … Expand
  12. BuddhaX93
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    If you played the first game and you like the gameplay then you are gonna love part 2. It's much better in every way. It got alot of good game scenes and intense moments. I would give the gameplay a 9/10 The down side is the story that is really bad if you compare to the first game. But the thing is that it has alot of good moments too. But I would give it 6/10 when it comes to the story.If you played the first game and you like the gameplay then you are gonna love part 2. It's much better in every way. It got alot of good game scenes and intense moments. I would give the gameplay a 9/10 The down side is the story that is really bad if you compare to the first game. But the thing is that it has alot of good moments too. But I would give it 6/10 when it comes to the story. Otherwise is the graphic a 9/10 and the music is a 10/10

    Overall it is worth the playtrough but don't expect a good story telling as Uncharted, God of war and the first The last of Us.    … Expand
  13. Joruto88
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    It's a fine game. The graphics, animations, sounds are great. The story and gameplay are not so much. It varies too much and the characters motives don't make sense. I constantly disagreed with what was happening and the game never gave me a choice as the player. I could just have watched this as a movie or a very drawn out series and I would've probably fell asleep and abandoned it.
  14. ILoveMySword
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    TLOU 2 is a true masterpiece. For me, this game is an unprecedented gaming experience. Peerless game, which has no analogues. It causes great emotions. Games have long learned how to tell a good story in an interesting way, but here they go further - here also about the "inner world". The elaboration of details inspires respect for the creators. The plot of the game is based on drama (notTLOU 2 is a true masterpiece. For me, this game is an unprecedented gaming experience. Peerless game, which has no analogues. It causes great emotions. Games have long learned how to tell a good story in an interesting way, but here they go further - here also about the "inner world". The elaboration of details inspires respect for the creators. The plot of the game is based on drama (not a horror or action, but a personal drama). The creators made a unique game… Expand
  15. epelpaj
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is enjoyable. A well polished game without bugs and glitches. The combat is good. The exploration is a bit repetetive, but it is fine.

    The story and characters are not the best, but not as bad as others quite make it out to be. They are just butthurt about Joel dying and having to play as another person than Ellie (maybe 2/5 of the game).    … Expand
  16. alathron93
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    "People hate what they can't understand."
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    … Expand
  17. PIXELPONCHO
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever created so far. The only one which deserve truly 10 out of 10.
  18. Rjccfs
    Jul 10, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Didn't get why they would make us play as the character who killed Joel within the first hour of the game. We didn't wait all these years to play as other characters... graphics were really good and gameplay was fun… Expand
  19. nightofgrim
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I finally finished it. It’s a masterpiece. It really really is. I hate yet to read through all the hate as I have been avoiding spoilers, but whatever it is (and I can guess) people are **** stupid.

    Play the game, then keep playing it. Even if you think it’s going in a direction you don’t like, stick with it. Fuuuuuck.
  20. Alr3m1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Cheers to /v/ for getting triggered by vidya
    the future is female
    black lives matter
  21. RexCry07
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Just finished the game and I have to say it was an average experience. Normally I would give it a 6/10 because it has beatifull graphics and ok-ish combat, but because of the fanboys rating the game a 10 I have to give it a 0 to even the overall score.
  22. lv0xuan
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    what can i say..............................................................
  23. mathbidao05
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente um dos melhores jogos já feitos! Emocionante, brutal e bonito.
  24. sweetgalactic
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    Overall graphic, game-play mechanics and lightning are so good but the story is just sad and emotionally draining. If you're playing video games for escapism then this game is not for you.
  25. Ministry-OG
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    After playing through the game I simply can not understand how this game received a 95/100 meta score. Positives: - Gameplay - Graphics - Top Tier Animation - Cutscenes and voice acting Negatives: - Characters - Character development (It's non existent) - Plot - The ending The writing destroys this game. The writer Neil Druckman say this game is about hate and revenge, however you neverAfter playing through the game I simply can not understand how this game received a 95/100 meta score. Positives: - Gameplay - Graphics - Top Tier Animation - Cutscenes and voice acting Negatives: - Characters - Character development (It's non existent) - Plot - The ending The writing destroys this game. The writer Neil Druckman say this game is about hate and revenge, however you never get revenge. You're left with a game which is anticlimactic.… Expand
  26. LoganSowers
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game with stunning visuals and gameplay. It takes what is so special about the first game and improves upon it in nearly every way. Definitely a must play for any Naughty Dog fan.
  27. TLOG
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been waiting this game for **** 7 years and then they kill the protagonist of the game.
    Tlou was one of my favorite games and with part 2 i feel that they shouldn't have to make a second game.
    Naughty dog please do something.    … Expand
  28. Berny93
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego esta bueno! La historia! Esta algo menos interesante que la del primer tlou. Pero en mi opinion el juego esta siendo. Castigo estúpidamente. Por usuarios de otras compañias.y tambien personas que se encariñan con los personajes. Vamos que yo llore la muerte de joel pero eso no le da merito a que por eso ya el juego sea malo. Hay que pensar como gamer y disfrutar del juego y no ponerse a criticar cosas irrelevantes. Graficos:9 historia:7jugabilidad:10 se merece todos los elogias del mundo en cuanto a los haters que se vayan a comer mierda… Expand
  29. Jurgens98
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good game but manynissues with its story and characters. While killing Joel isnt a bad idea, the way it was executed was poor and theres so many character inconsistences, early in the game Ellie doesnt accept Seths apology and gift for his offensive comments "loud mouthed dyke". Which is justifiable but Ellie cant bring herself to kill Joel's killer snd lets her live. Whats worse is that Abby technically gets her revenge but not Ellie. It tried way hard to be subverted but it failed miserably. The only reasons why im giving it an 8 is because of the fantastic gameplay, graphics, voice acting and music… Expand
  30. 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
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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