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. kalamitykode
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us is one of my favorite video games in existence. I'll even take that a step further and say it's one of my favorite overall media experiences, including books, movies, games, and anything else aimed at entertainment.

    When I put the first game down, I was short of breath. Something huge had just happened, and I don't mean in-game. I mean that I was changed, moved, and    The Last of Us is one of my favorite video games in existence. I'll even take that a step further and say it's one of my favorite overall media experiences, including books, movies, games, and anything else aimed at entertainment.

    When I put the first game down, I was short of breath. Something huge had just happened, and I don't mean in-game. I mean that I was changed, moved, and bettered as a person for having experienced it. This sounds like an exaggeration, and people don't often say these things about video games, but I believe it with every fiber of my being.

    Since that happened back in 2013, there have only been a handful of entertainment experiences that have affected me in such a way. There have been a couple episodes of certain TV shows, and a couple movies. There have even been a couple video games I'd say touched my heart in the same way, such as God of War. Today, in 2020, I can add another of these experiences to my list: The Last of Us Part II.

    I have never in my life been as disappointed as I am today, as I see the absolute travesty of a user review score on Metacritic for this game. The people involved in this game, in any way, do not deserve this. The reviews I'm reading are so outlandishly wrong that it's an absolute shame knowing that some potential future fans will be turned away by them. In my opinion, the low reviews are based on people who couldn't handle the emotional turmoil thrown their way. This game is not a game meant to make you feel good. It is there to shatter your heart into a thousand pieces. It is there to unravel the part of your being that makes you trustful and naive. It is there to force a harsh reality on you, and help you to understand that no reality is out of your control.

    I could go into the specifics of the game's content itself, but there are other reviews for that. I could explain that the stealth mechanics are slightly off, the combat situations are frustratingly difficult to read, and that there is more "cutscene" in this game than gameplay. You can create your own opinion on these things, but even despite them, this game is a 10/10 for me. It is the best video game I have ever played, and it is deserving of praise.

    Do not lose hope with the sea of negative reviews. These people are upset that the story didn't go the way they wanted it. They are upset because Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann took risks with their beloved characters to engage you in a deeply disturbing, yet rewarding narrative. I expected there to be backlash, but the response I've seen to this game is a complete betrayal of those who love stories that bring you real emotion, drama, and suspense.

    The Last of Us Part II is an incredible game, and an incredible experience. Do not miss out on this game just because of what you've heard from others. Do yourself a favor; see and experience it for yourself.    … Expand
  2. lorenzo2104
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    one of the best games i’ve every played,the story,graphics,gameplay(fluid and never boring) and the maniacal attention to the details,that only naughty dog can do,great job.
  3. NedcantbeKilled
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic Story, Amazing Combat, Great Attention to Detail. People be like G.R.R Martian how dare you to kill Ned Stark lol.
  4. Maxioup
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Funny that one of the best game ever made is review bombing only because of you know who death and dumb people said that the scenario is bad only because of that or leaks ( half of the leaks were fake ) Trust me and but that game , everything is better than the original except maybe the relationship between characters ( not a lot of Joel - Ellie and it’s sad because it was the thingFunny that one of the best game ever made is review bombing only because of you know who death and dumb people said that the scenario is bad only because of that or leaks ( half of the leaks were fake ) Trust me and but that game , everything is better than the original except maybe the relationship between characters ( not a lot of Joel - Ellie and it’s sad because it was the thing that made the first game a masterpiece ) But after 8 hours of playing I can tell you that it’s already a masterpiece . Better gameplay , different and dared story., graphics are just wow ..are just wow . Fl… Expand
  5. DcxSnake
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nice game its so emotional i cant understand the haters .i love it so much . well done naughty dog… Expand
  6. Decaf_Drugs
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    (No spoilers ahead) First off let me start by saying that i have avoided the internet and social media completely until after i finish my most anticipated singe player sequel of all time. The reason behind that is i like to experience music, movies, and video games my self no matter what other people think critics or not. So it all started about 3 months ago when the corona virus was(No spoilers ahead) First off let me start by saying that i have avoided the internet and social media completely until after i finish my most anticipated singe player sequel of all time. The reason behind that is i like to experience music, movies, and video games my self no matter what other people think critics or not. So it all started about 3 months ago when the corona virus was starting to get bad, i went to my local Gamestop and purchased a used PS4 , Days Gone, & The Last Of Us Remastered (Better late than never right). After completion of TLOUR, i had never experienced such a wide range of emotions from a video game it was a masterpiece!! (Days Gone was also fantastic) . Fast forward to today i find myself waiting at Gamestop first in line to pick up my preorder, i rush home to install what i hoped to be the greatest game of all time.

    i have cried, laughed, and had a minor heart attack all in the span of 6 hours, only scratching the surface of the game. The world is vast and stunning, constantly stopping to take pictures with my phone or stopping to take in the atmosphere and read every note or journal entry i find or exploring every inch of the game. This game does such a fantastic job of pulling you into the world and making you forget you have a controller in your hand.

    The combat system has been re worked to be more fluid and feel natural, stealth is also a great and fun option but not required depending on 1 of 5 difficulty levels you choose. The visuals are incredible even on my standard PS4, no visual errors, game breaking bugs, i haven't found anything that ruins immersion whatsoever . The new gunsmith/workbench feature is so much fun and looks so cool. The character animations & NPC AI are the best i have ever seen in a video game hands down, hell the environment is the best i have ever seen and only pulls you deeper into the world. The audio is out of this world from the in game music to the dynamic range of the enemies/environment , if you have surround sound headphones or a home theater system you are in for a treat (And you might Sh*t your self). Who ever created the in game user interface you are a genius, its just like the originals but still i had to give them some credit, cause its so easy to switch weapons or craft an item to quickly get back in the action.

    The story is fantastic so far and i know it wont disappoint at the end either, but that's all i'm going to say about that. If you are a causal or die hard fan of the original game i highly recommend you ignore the insane amount of trendy haters and experience what will with out a doubt go down as the greatest video game of all time even with all of the negativity. Please do yourself a favor and pick up a copy and support Naughty Dog. You can tell every single person at that studio poured their heart and soul into this game, i urge everyone to experience this amazing work of art. I am officially addicted and will probably play until the sun comes up, i haven't done that since the original Halo as a kid. (Sorry for long post but this game is incredible and i want at least one person who was skeptical to change their mind and fall in love just like i did) I hope you all have a good day thanks for reading!    … Expand
  7. Cormoran
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Great game, great graphics, homophobics stay away. And incredible way to mantain the franchise solid and coherent.
  8. m66rob
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Un muy buen juego, si bien no es el desenlace que uno hubiese esperado creo este juego apunta al realismo antes que ha satisfacer al jugador ya que no te da lo que quieres que pase pero esto le da un gran toque a la historia.
  9. Jesustp
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Simplemente perfecto de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, las malas reseñas son de la comunidad de xbox solo es un aviso creanme o no está en sus manos
  10. Kaioscorpion
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game definitely has to be one of the best gaming experiences you’ll ever go through. The characters, story, visuals, music, everything is amazing. Definitely 10/10
  11. Birchpile
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to all the incels review-bombing this game because they need to feel a part of something (in this case hating a game they haven't played because of some out of context leaks) They are pathetic **** without the ability to make their own opinion.
    Everything about this game is top class. Trust me.
  12. JFerguson
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing game, I have spent 10 hours playing only got to day 2 of Seattle, the graphics superb ,sound amazing, story is dark but so beautifully portrayed.
  13. Gilbypad
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece that people, clearly, don't deserve. 'Videogame' is not even enough to describe it.
  14. Ramon05
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Top jogo magnífico história envolvente personagens distintos, game muito emocionante
  15. asasasas12
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.Game of the year.
  16. maldth
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    this game is making me feel every emotion possible. I enjoyed the first 10 hours and I’m scared/excited to see what the rest have
  17. nicoleeec
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The perfect continuation of the first game. Dynamic characters and relationships, great combat, beautiful graphics. This game is divisive, but is worth a play because the execution of the story is great. Part two is just as much of a masterpiece as the first game.
  18. Johnsmith2277
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Stop hating on such a great game... some people can be very ungrateful, and it's sad.
  19. Ricardolagares
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A melhor experiência que já tive com um videogame. Essa nota baixa é uma vergonha e não condiz com o conjunto da obra. Mesmo que a pessoa ache a história uma merda, não pra desconsiderar todos os outros pontos positivos: gráficos, animações, mecânica e jogabilidade que estão excelentes.É impressionante como a Naughty Dog conseguiu melhorar tudo que já era muito bom no primeiro. Vamos serA melhor experiência que já tive com um videogame. Essa nota baixa é uma vergonha e não condiz com o conjunto da obra. Mesmo que a pessoa ache a história uma merda, não pra desconsiderar todos os outros pontos positivos: gráficos, animações, mecânica e jogabilidade que estão excelentes.É impressionante como a Naughty Dog conseguiu melhorar tudo que já era muito bom no primeiro. Vamos ser mais critériosos ao análisar algo, principalmente um jogo, que aliás deve ser jogado antes de qualquer coisa. Respeito quem não gostou da história, mas a quantidade de notas 0 aqui recebidas é um absurdo. Na minha opinião, o user score deveria ser reformulado pra evitar esse tipo de coisa. Esse jogo deve ser o mais "avaliado" de todo o site, isso com menos de dois dias após o lançamento, Compare com qualquer outro jogo, seja ele exclusivo ou não e verá a discrepância em relação a quantidade de a"avaliações" parciais e que tem o único objetivo abaixar a nota e prejudicar o jogo.… Expand
  20. TiagoEmanuel
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores de todos os tempos. Basta dizer que conseguiu manter o patamar do primeiro.
  21. Tunaozc
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Dont trust the idiots. They did not purchase the game. Also did not play. Tlou part 2 is game of the year.
  22. SpidyDog
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    upon the unforgiving apocalypse. Top notch gameplay for its genre. Another masterpiece by Naughty Dog
  23. Msfreitas
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Melhor joga de todos, adoro umas lésbicas, seus caixistas frustrados sem jogos
  24. Koptitel
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    It’s like you playing good old TLoU but with graphics and design details level from Uncharted 4. It’s excellent for me. Game of the year of course)))
  25. Caliel_Nalesso
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Jogo do ano certeza, gráficos maravilhosos, jogabilidade melhorada, jogo absurdo de bom, ambientação incrível, uma história envolvente sobre vingança que te faz ver se vale ou não a pena arriscar tudo, emocionante do começo ao fim, quero o troféu de platina desse jogo.
  26. Dagoelmago
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Incluso a sabiendas de la campaña política que intenta promover el juego (Lo que no está nada mal) es una obra de arte, supera por mucho el primer titulo de Naughty Dog y es sin duda una experiencia que no olvidaré jamás, el bombing por parte de usuadios de sinexclusivosbox x no definirá la belleza de juego que es esto.
  27. Sub5t4nce
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Before saying anything please ignore the thousands of 1 star reviews here as they were posted by trolls who have not played the game, these reviews were posted at launch and there’s no way to beat a 25+ hour game and review it minutes after launch.

    Now for the review, this is my first review here on MC, all that can be said is TLOU2 is a truly a masterpiece in storytelling and gameplay, a    Before saying anything please ignore the thousands of 1 star reviews here as they were posted by trolls who have not played the game, these reviews were posted at launch and there’s no way to beat a 25+ hour game and review it minutes after launch.

    Now for the review, this is my first review here on MC, all that can be said is TLOU2 is a truly a masterpiece in storytelling and gameplay, a true evolution of the genre bleeding with detail, never have I had to take an emotional break from playing a game to gather myself and continue, this is what games should strive for, making us feel things, the ultimate immersion.

    A must play for any action adventure fans out there, in this genre, nothing comes close to this game, it tops the first one in every way imaginable.    … Expand
  28. MitchSymingtom
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece , equal a tlou part 1, just like the first game, this is a prime work, both in gameplay as well as in graphics, and an excellent story
  29. Tirizecche
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Gioco semplicemente fantastico! Ti emoziona in tanti modi diversi, riesce a suscitarti cose e senzazioni dove un gioco non è mai riuscito prima..
  30. aodjfaofn
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    absolute banger, homophobes suck
    having a gay character is not forcing an agenda just accept that people can be gay lol. imagine brigading a game because that cast ins't purely straight white man
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  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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