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. DeConnie
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Disgusting depiction of violence. Too much, too unnecessary. Horrible story.
  2. HipHopTastic
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Absolutely awful, appalling, disgusting and a spit in the face of fans of the first game, a overly and unnecessarily brutal and violent revenge story that completely disrespects characters from the first game that fans knew and loved. This is another example of how you kill a franchise.
  3. lotusfather
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Not a lot to say. I LOVE the first game and have been waiting on the sequel since I beat the game all those years ago.
    I feel gutted, what they've done to our beloved characters is insulting.
    I don't even care that the games controls and systems haven't really evolved, they do feel dated, but whatever. If I'd have been able to play a good story I doubt I would have ever noticed the    Not a lot to say. I LOVE the first game and have been waiting on the sequel since I beat the game all those years ago.
    I feel gutted, what they've done to our beloved characters is insulting.
    I don't even care that the games controls and systems haven't really evolved, they do feel dated, but whatever. If I'd have been able to play a good story I doubt I would have ever noticed the controls, truly.
    Honestly, even if the story were better I don't know that I could have liked the game with what happens to the first games protagonists.
    Disappointing and a tragic miscalculation.    … Expand
  4. GaaraDDragon
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    "Ellie is the only playable character in the game". -Neil Druckmann

    "That was false advertising." -Fans of the first game.
  5. nevek
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game has legit the worst writing I have ever seen in a gaming industry.
  6. realtonit
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing new, only better graphics. One dimensional story. The main protagonist got killed like it was nothing, leaving behind the other ellie character to carry the game, and it failed pretty badly.… Expand
  7. AlexeyMer
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Finally I'm able to review this game. Metacritic you won't hide the truth!
    Druckman, hire some gameplay designers. It is 2k fooken 20, why should I kiil dummies with auto aim and move boxes to go through locked doors. Bad game
  8. vault2049
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I thought the last 3 Star Wars movies were the worst thing that could happen to a franchise, I was wrong. Continuing with the SJW pandering trend, Naughty Dog has outdone Disney creating a game that disregards everything we loved about the characters in the original game and introducing characters that just check boxes and are bland and uninspired.

    The gameplay mechanics are the same,    I thought the last 3 Star Wars movies were the worst thing that could happen to a franchise, I was wrong. Continuing with the SJW pandering trend, Naughty Dog has outdone Disney creating a game that disregards everything we loved about the characters in the original game and introducing characters that just check boxes and are bland and uninspired.

    The gameplay mechanics are the same, there is no new mechanics. The whole system feels dated. The only good thing about this game are the graphics and the sound which, coming from such a high budget production from Naughty Dog, it was to be expected.    … Expand
  9. JAGUAR10
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    I can't even finish this game. They ruined the story, created a butch, unlikeable protaganist and I could go on and on. No one buys The Last of Us for the graphics & gameplay - it's for the STORY!! Naughty Dog really blew it on this one with their woke nonsense & trying to shock their fans. So much so, in fact, I doubt I'll buy another one of their games!! They have destroyed theirI can't even finish this game. They ruined the story, created a butch, unlikeable protaganist and I could go on and on. No one buys The Last of Us for the graphics & gameplay - it's for the STORY!! Naughty Dog really blew it on this one with their woke nonsense & trying to shock their fans. So much so, in fact, I doubt I'll buy another one of their games!! They have destroyed their fanbase!! What a bunch of idiots!! Don't believe the 9's & 10's. Only thing I can hope for is they will come out with a new Last of US 3 and say this one was all a dream that Ellie had!!… Expand
  10. Corupptedata
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Save your money and buy Ghost of Tsushima instead of buying this political propaganda shoved up your throat
  11. Cryogenic
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    A dumpster fire with a burning rotten dog carcass inside, the developers want to present to you as as bouquet of Roses. Human misery simulator, there's nothing redeeming about this game. The only good thing it does is exposing the blatant corruption of payed reviewers. Stick to the first game, and pretend its the last one, Part II will ruin even the first if you play it. Gameplay 7.A dumpster fire with a burning rotten dog carcass inside, the developers want to present to you as as bouquet of Roses. Human misery simulator, there's nothing redeeming about this game. The only good thing it does is exposing the blatant corruption of payed reviewers. Stick to the first game, and pretend its the last one, Part II will ruin even the first if you play it. Gameplay 7. Graphics 9. Story 0. Overall 0… Expand
  12. Seinekar
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    1- Make a terrible story wich spits in the face of any1 playing it (specially on the previous entry fans)
    2- Add gay character
    3- People criticize because point 1
    4- Pretend game is being review-bombed because point 2
    5- Profit

    GG ND
  13. DSLevantine
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -10/10 for bad story but take the graphic into consideration, I will generously give it 0/10. They totally destroyed what they built up in tlou1. the misleading trailer, dmca takedown and overly positive review by media are not helping the game… Expand
  14. Arkivx
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty dog really destroyed a franchise with this sloppy, boring trope fest. I've tried to post my review several times and it keeps going to a 503 error.… Expand
  15. Vertran187
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first game was my favorite game of all time.

    The atrocious story and direction taken can`t be saved by the a great work done by the graphics and sound departments the core of The Last of Us was its powerful story characters you cared about about and there struggle to survive. Naughty Dogs Part 2 killed the franchise nothing worthwhile to see here.    … Expand
  16. DexEngineer
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Deep lack of creativity of developers is beyond me. Unnecessarily brutal, flat with non-existent story, just revenge massacre. Plus slap in the face to all fans.
  17. theirrelephants
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Beautiful graphics, absolute trash on everything else. The story, characters, and plot are abysmal.

    I can't believe Druckman self-inserted into the game for a sex scene with an imaginary character. I'm still **** laughing.

    Really glad I bought my ps4 for persona instead of this.
  18. ktk0199
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    they should change game title to THE TRASH OF US.. GARBAGE storyline.. couldn't finish the game..
  19. Anduril22
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    Un chef d’oeuvre comme seul les Dogs peuvent le faire ! Une histoire incroyablement couillu, une réalisation extraordinaire,, Quelques longueurs, mais c’est vraiment pour chipoter !
  20. Muuvinki
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disgusting game made by disgusting people.
    Listing few of the sins in the game:

    -They have succesfully butchered every single
    beloved character from the first game.
    -Inserted disgusting anal sex scene between two men to the game
    -Forcing you to play as abby and forced to experience his story. He is a terrible character
    and the game tries to justify his actions
    -Gameplay is the same boring stuff from the first game with no improvements
    -They twisted the chemistry between the characters Ellie now hates Joel, wtf?
    -Jewish propaganda and reminding the player about HOLOCAUST in the middle of post apocalyptic setting. WTF

    Truly a masterpiece among bad games. Jesus christ. DO NOT BUY THIS.
    *THEY REMOVED MY REVIEW* *THIS DAMAGE CONTROL MAKES YOU LOOK BAD METACRITIC!*    … Expand
  21. forcecoder
    Oct 28, 2021
    0
    Technically and artistically, there are no questions about the implementation, but an attempt to impose perversion, as the norm, crosses everything out. It's like a **** in the ointment.
  22. dannygards
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    As nuanced and subtle as a brick. This is what happens when your starting point is your agenda, and then you build your story and characters around said agenda.
  23. stylus1982
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    brave and bold ideas, but not for this game.From time to time we are all gonna forget about this, but I believe when the new title from naughty dog studio comes out, that gamers are gonna be very careful with buying, especially because of false advertising for TLOU2
  24. Moza_m
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This is an awful game with a horrible message. The pro-political agenda is ridiculous. Terrible enemy, and terrible overall plot.
  25. whatacrapman
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Babi la game cam ni. Beli mahal kot 249. Nasib x beli. Kalo beli bazir ja. Baik beli babi terbang dr game cam haram gini. Ini macam citer dia punya ending sama ngan nak berak tapi keluar separuh, sebahagiannya
    malu.
  26. AngainorG7
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Repetitive combat and story is a mess. What a shame. I was expecting a great sequel but unfortunately it was really bad
  27. oczie
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game has nothing to do with its predecessor. The scenario is horrible, politically oriented and compete nonsense. Where are the infected? The gameplay is average and the graphics have not much improved since episode one. I don't recommend it, as a fan of the first episode, I was deeply disappointed.
  28. Hellzera
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Graficos e jogabilidade e tudo que eu queria mais ganhei enrolação e lacraçao total
  29. eutherB
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First let me start by saying that TLOU (the original) is one of my top three favorite games of all times. I've played that game in all difficulties and at least 8 times total. That game deserves to be called a masterpiece.

    My score for this God-forsaken title is 3 out of 10. Reason why I'm giving it a 0 is that if the "critics" have the audacity to give it a 10 then I'll do the same the other way around and drop it to 0.

    Joel is one of the best written characters I've had the pleasure to play as. He's deeply flawed, hurt, and he's just trying to survive. He runs into a situation that allows him to experiment what he once thought lost. We get to go through that process in the middle of an apocalyptic world with incredible environment and powerful relationships. That story gets to you, it makes you feel connected to the character.
    Ellie is a complete bad-ass. We love her from the moment we met her and once we got to know her she became a person you just can stop trying to care of, even though she's more than capable to do it by herself. This father-daughter relationship creates a bond that it's impossible not to love.

    Here's my take on TLOU2:
    - Joel is portrait as a complete different character. He makes decisions that are not the ones he would do. Same as his brother Tommy.
    - Joel gets killed the worst imaginable way. And in the first two hours! He deserved better. Know your audience Neil Druckman.
    - Joel gets spit in his bashed faced by a self inserted Druckman after he's killed. I felt that spit in my face, and before you say it, no, not in a good story telling way, just in a disgusting, unnecessary way.
    - Ellie: I still love Ellie, it's just overwhelmingly sad to see that all they added to her in terms of character is a revenge plot. No closure on her relationship with Joel.
    - Abby: I will never care for Abby, you can put me in a 60-hour Abby only game, where she saves humanity and then becomes Mother Theresa 2 and I still won't like her. Her motivations, character, story telling are not compelling in the way they were presented. And on top of that we get to play as her for 15 hours? And right after she killed our beloved Joel? I think that my 3-year-old nephew can come up with something better than that.
    - With so many plot lines, you decided to explore this one? Was a team of writers consulted on their thoughts and if they were, were their opinions taken into account? I've read hundreds of ideas on possible plots that I would get behind. Deep, interesting, exploring our beloved characters even more. So many possibilities wasted, this is just sad.
    - Gameplay is basically the same as the old one so nothing more to say on that side.
    - Visuals are stunning no doubt about it, top-notch in that regard. Unfortunately this means nothing if the game story isn't enjoyable.
    - The ending is mind-blowing bad. Let's take your plot and finish it maybe? Oh, no! Let's kill 300 people (including a pregnant lady) and then let's forgive the one person who destroy our life and killed our father. Seriously?

    I could write an essay on why you shouldn't play TLOU2 but I'll just stick to what you should know right now: Don't waste your money on this game. Better support game companies that actually care about their fan bases.    … Expand
  30. tacklinfuel
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Absolute trash. I don't understand the injection of politics in business. If you make sandwiches, make a great sandwich. If you make games, make a great game.

    There is absolutely no reason to inject your personal beliefs into a product. There is absolutely no compelling reason to use your bully pulpit to lecture to people. This is NOT how you change people's minds, nor is it the    Absolute trash. I don't understand the injection of politics in business. If you make sandwiches, make a great sandwich. If you make games, make a great game.

    There is absolutely no reason to inject your personal beliefs into a product. There is absolutely no compelling reason to use your bully pulpit to lecture to people. This is NOT how you change people's minds, nor is it the place to do so.    … Expand
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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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