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. MetaViljo
    Sep 9, 2023
    1
    Nothing new gameplay wise. It looks good but the story is so bad, written by edgy teenager. This aint a story is agenda. A message. I felt being tortured as the story reveal more and more. The characters are the worse.
  2. TheLiveCoach
    Apr 1, 2022
    1
    One of the worst game direction in the history of mankind. Neil Druckmann is a narcissistic savior-complexed babboon who should be banned from gave development as a whole.
  3. Mehdi_dz_09
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  4. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    1
    bad story and characters we were expecting better game like the first one but naughty dog pushing agenda in the game made it worse such disappointment
  5. Akum
    Mar 3, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit it mechanically the game is good, graphics are outstanding especially on an outdated hardware such as PS4, but what in the actual f*** is wrong with the story ? I MEAN THE STORY IS **** GARBAGE WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU HOW CAN YOU SCREW SOMETHING SO BEAUTIFUL YET FULL OF **** WHY DID YOU KILL JOE AND REPLACE IT WITH A **** APE CALLED ABBY WTFF ALSO TRYING TO FOR LGBT ON US STRAIGHT PEOPLE IS SO STUPID AND ANNOYING… Expand
  6. surroundedbyme
    Mar 17, 2022
    1
    My disappointment is immeasurable,I waited 7 years to play this
    And they gave me a horrible intro and **** ending
    I just want to forget about this game.
  7. ThomasOfEarth
    Mar 20, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So after letting the dust settle after the complete **** storm this title received upon release, I finally decided to give it a go with little to no expectations and see how I enjoyed it. I was apprehensive about all the woke elements I had heard had been crammed into it but to be honest, those things really didn’t bother me as much as I thought. Sure, a lot were unnecessary and felt forced where it didn’t need to be, it actually provided some chuckles, however the actual NARRATIVE was an abomination. A train wreck. A spit in the face to what made this franchise great. Gameplay wise it was fantastic. Whoever made the narrative decisions on this game should bow out quietly and perhaps ponder a different creative career. Nay, whoever signed off on whoever made the narrative decisions for this game should be let go immediately. Completely out of touch with fans. The Last of Us 2 should be renamed - How to destroy a franchise in 15 hours…… Expand
  8. asdrtyuiopoiuyt
    Mar 21, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game has bad story
    bad characters
    no multiplayer
    abby the good ellie the bad
    joel dead
    tommy stupid and out of character    … Expand
  9. Futanaridaddy
    Apr 11, 2022
    1
    Horrible, forced lgbt, no character development, poor writing
    Audio was cool tho...
  10. Yomen
    Apr 13, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to force myself to finish it and it was a waist of time the story is trash… Expand
  11. nedsatomicdustb
    Apr 27, 2022
    1
    Such a missed opportunity. The gameplay is incredibly repetitive, the puzzles are almost gone. But what really matters is the story is just relentlessly lacking in any sense of moral direction, hope or purpose. Just a lot of meat slashing, whether its zombies (surprisingly less) or humans (mostly). They short changed Ellie here, this isn't what she became, and I won't participate in it.Such a missed opportunity. The gameplay is incredibly repetitive, the puzzles are almost gone. But what really matters is the story is just relentlessly lacking in any sense of moral direction, hope or purpose. Just a lot of meat slashing, whether its zombies (surprisingly less) or humans (mostly). They short changed Ellie here, this isn't what she became, and I won't participate in it. All the value in the original story of a potential cure and the motivation of the characters is totally dulled. A lot of the controversy was about being too 'woke'. I don't care about that, I would have loved Ellie as a female protagonist, and her love story was cute. Until she became a totally unrecognisable psycho avenging someone who was themselves, as she could see, morally dubious. She should have stopped after seeing the first torture, and in reality, I think she would have.… Expand
  12. Beowulf0711
    Jul 6, 2023
    1
    I'd rather play roblox barbie dress-up than have to endure this story. I'll give it a 1 for gameplay and graphics. Otherwise, this game can screw all the way off.
  13. King_Earendil
    May 3, 2022
    1
    Absolutely destroyed what was a true masterpiece of a game by its woke / LGBT+ / ultra liberal in your throat approach which made me want to stop playing it so many times before I forced myself to finish it. What a terrible mess how could Naughty Dog screw this much beloved masterpiece so much??? It is an insult to everyone who truly loved last of us 1, “woke” ultra liberal views andAbsolutely destroyed what was a true masterpiece of a game by its woke / LGBT+ / ultra liberal in your throat approach which made me want to stop playing it so many times before I forced myself to finish it. What a terrible mess how could Naughty Dog screw this much beloved masterpiece so much??? It is an insult to everyone who truly loved last of us 1, “woke” ultra liberal views and beliefs must not be FORCED like this on fans and loyalists of such games it totally ruined what could have been a unique and magical franchise.… Expand
  14. hjhanderson
    May 21, 2022
    1
    Neil **** goes out on a personal mission to destroy everything that the first game built up so perfectly: the game
  15. drocx
    May 22, 2022
    1
    meanwhile, I can't believe how they got rid of the main character of the first game in less than 2 hours, the game was carried away by the inclusion
  16. SirNimbus
    Jul 19, 2022
    1
    Waste of time, artificial characters and poor storyline. The gameplay is far better than the first one but the characters are the opposite from The Last of Us I, they do not act the way you'd expect. They've just ruined the second game in so many aspects.
  17. Noxxicity
    Jun 2, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is hands down one of the worst games I've ever played. However, I'm judging it as a sequel. As a standalone game, it's just barely average. But the story as a sequel makes absolutely no sense. Characters are regressed to the point of just wtf moments. It's clear that the writers just wanted it to be a Walking Dead clone with how they portrayed everyone. They completely disregard the fact that there are terrifying echolocating cordyceps zombies running amok. They are kind of just a side-note, even though it's what made the first game so scary. They make you love Joel in the first game, noting how distrusting he is, and then completely change his personality and make him look like a little b**** for the sake of crappy storytelling. And you can't even get revenge at the end of the game. Just an absolute failure. Wish I could get that wasted time back.… Expand
  18. nat001100
    Jul 5, 2022
    1
    This game is just so disrespectful to the original first game. Horrible plot. Assassination of the characters. Terrible ending. Nothing redeemable. Will leave you feeling empty and depressed after you finish it. Not the sequel the fans deserved.
  19. hebert111
    Jul 15, 2022
    1
    Africans matter
    LGBT matter
    Asians NOT THAT MATTER

    politically correct hypocrites don't insult anyone, except ASIAN

    MAD DOG is your new name
  20. BlackDarkFOX
    Jul 24, 2022
    1
    + Good graphics
    + Some cute side stories
    - Ugly characters
    - Boring main story
    - Hello, Twitter
  21. Sir_Blyatman
    Jul 28, 2022
    1
    Such powerfull and independent woman as Abby made me delete this game cuz shell be fine without help of a male
  22. Zmastruz
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Gameplay is fantastic but the main part is the story and the story is bad as hell. Boring new characters, old characters acting stupid and the ending is not f* satisfying when you are going on a revenge trip. I hope Ellie died at the End of this Game. Thank you Neil Druckman and Hailey Gross for destroying a game this was once good... In Germany we would say:
    REINGESCHISSEN
  23. reviewdude54
    Jan 2, 2023
    1
    If you enjoyed the first game. Avoid this at all cost. Trust me. There is NOTHING worth your time here. Everything is 10/10 in this game besides the story and characters. Those are 1/10.

    Awful story. Awful characters. Just awful writing. Neil Drunkman is a disgrace to video games
  24. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    1
    most disappointing game I've ever played.
    please do not buy this game
    only giving it a 1 cuz joel carries this whole game on his back
  25. Monst3r
    Nov 30, 2022
    1
    Veru Boring game with ultra dump characters good graphics is the only thing that is really positive about it every thing else from game mechanics to story is from mediocre to straight up boring to play through
  26. Spyzor
    Aug 17, 2023
    1
    I can hardly believe Naugty Dog made this pile of cr*p. I was waiting for this game for years. A pathetic story making no sense. Those involved in it must feel really proud of reaching so low.
  27. SuluReview
    Apr 13, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruined characters. 0 meaning, Lies in the trailer. it is a bad one. Very sad to see one of the best game series fall down like this because of stupid agenda. All males getting killed within seconds. Just a politically orientated game...… Expand
  28. kaili13
    Dec 13, 2022
    1
    This game is a fake goty game

    Problems and misunderstanding: 1. Joels death was painful to watch. You play as a character named Abby who is running away from a horde of zombies. You are then saved by the beloved characters, Joel and Tommy. They save you on multiple occasions and eventually you bring them back to your little hide out. Now the first issue I have here is continuity with    This game is a fake goty game

    Problems and misunderstanding:

    1. Joels death was painful to watch. You play as a character named Abby who is running away from a horde of zombies. You are then saved by the beloved characters, Joel and Tommy. They save you on multiple occasions and eventually you bring them back to your little hide out. Now the first issue I have here is continuity with character personalities (Characteristics/traits). Joel and Tommy are known to be survivors and it is clearly demonstrated in the first game. When I mean clearly, they literally show Joel being ruthless to a group of bandits that were pretending to be injured, knowing this, Joel goes straight through like a badass. However, this trait is no longer seen in the second game. He casually just walks into a room filled with people that are armed and unknown. He then introduces himself, eventually getting killed. You see Joel die in the most brutally and heart-wrenching way possible during the first act of the game (2 hours in). This is where people misunderstand the majority of why fans hate this. We are not upset that Joel died...its how he died. His death by the end of the game nearly meant nothing. His character is not the same character we grew to love. Nor was his death memorable or meaningful whatsoever. A lot of us understood the motive that was presented here for Ellie, and yes...it did make us angry and we too wanted revenge just like Ellie. But it was done in a way that was so lazy and poorly written.

    2. Playing as Abby. It was very obvious what the game developers were trying to do. They wanted to humanize the character. They tried manipulating the audience by using the whole animal trope where Ellie is bad for killing dogs, Abby is good for saving a zebra and is friendly with dogs. It is these subtle things that make me so frustrated with the game because these devices or elements that are used to get the audience to sympathise with Abby are poorly integrated within the game. I can say that after playing 10 hours with Abby with a storyline that hardly connected with Ellie's, I still felt nothing for her character. Even by the last fight between Ellie and Abby, I was filled with rage and wanted Abby dead so badly.

    3. Poor Character development. I didn't care one bit about any of Abby's friends. In fact, I was super happy when Manny got shot in the face. Owen and Mel's death was nice to see. For the matter a fact, Jesse and Dina were alright characters. I truly didn't think much of them at all, when Jesse died to a bullet to the face, I kind of just sat there and looked at him and shrugged it off. It was clearly just for shock value, and the characters in the game clearly didn't care either.

    4. Political Agendas. Yes...Abby may not be a transgender woman, but my goodness, she got dem guns. Basically, all the men die, woman live on! I never really cared because Ellie was and always has been the best character in the game (apart from Joel). I have always seen Ellie as a badass character. She can handle her own and take on just about anyone. That is what I call a strong, independent female character. However, it is clear that some of the games selling point has to do with the lesbian, transgender LGBTQ political point of views. I am all for these kind of things, if it doesn't affect the story...which it didn't to be quite honest. I was fine with Dina and Ellie being together because I already knew Ellie liked women from the DLC Left behind! But, my goodness, Lev was just a copy paste of trying to replicate the Ellie and Joel relationship with Abby and baldy over there. It just sucks because they could have made all these powerful messages about the LGBTQ into the game, but do it subtly and not shove it down our throats. In doing so, it makes it more impactful and meaningful in a way. LIKE WHY WAS MEL OUT IN COMBAT WHEN SHE WAS PREGNANT! WOMAN EMPOWERMENT? NO!

    5. Ellie learning her lesson at such a weird time. Wtf yo...I tried writing this review in a professional manner, but as you can see above, I have given up. What was the ending. Only after getting 2 fingers bitten off and killing maybe another 50 people she then realises she doesn't want to kill Abby??? How did she not learn her lesson the first time when she encountered her. She killed probably over 200 peeps and by the end of the story shes like nah girl. Leave with yo bald ass baby... Ellie lost everything, whilst Abby is straight drippin in gold. Joels death felt like it was for nothing and the story just ends.    … Expand
  29. Pat007
    Sep 28, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The one is for that one hour you got to see Joel. Pointless game absolute trash… Expand
  30. buronizzz
    Oct 19, 2022
    1
    One point for the technical achievement. This, is a dealbreaker. And it's not only because of the utter garbage plot we received in the end - this has been discussed so much that there is no need to elaborate anymore. It's also why we received this. The accusations surrounding Naughty Dog's office culture and the loss of talents for such reasons are heartbreaking. And the false marketingOne point for the technical achievement. This, is a dealbreaker. And it's not only because of the utter garbage plot we received in the end - this has been discussed so much that there is no need to elaborate anymore. It's also why we received this. The accusations surrounding Naughty Dog's office culture and the loss of talents for such reasons are heartbreaking. And the false marketing on purpose just further showed what they have become. Creative work should fall into the hands of creative people, with no agendas. Before this happens again at Naughty Dog, I won't spend a dime on anything from them in the future - from someone who owns multiple versions of every single game in the Unchaterted and The Last of Us series before part 2.… 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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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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