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. slipperoniyt
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pros: same gameplay from the first game more or less, so if you liked that prepare for more

    graphics obviously voice acting

    cons:
    they ruined characters from the previous game with strange decisions that made no sense for that character

    bad new characters that i couldnt invest myself in or care about (every single character in the abby storyline)

    weird pacing where they kill a character and then make you flashback to see who that person was

    the biggest blueballs moment i have ever had from the horrible ending

    torture porn near the end of the game for no reason (ellie gets impaled on a tree branch and this does nothing, they just wanted to be edgy i guess) and just strange things for shock value that do nothing story wise

    but seriously this game is not the 10/10 that those cave men said it was. they ruined the last of us and i dont believe that this game is canon. it felt more like a fanfiction than a last of us game. like the writing in this game was nowhere near as entertaining and believable than in the first game. like listening to dialogue between bill and joel is so entertaining but nothing ever comes close to that level in this game. that coupled with the horrible new “characters” made it even worse. they are just random people and their only character traits are that they either make jokes sometimes (dina) or they were loyal (jesse) just overall an awful experience because half the game you play as a horribly written character that nobody cares about. this choice was a horrible gameplay choice as well because it completely resets everything and gives you a new weapon set and upgrades and things. it felt so bad to restart everything and i hated everything about playing as abby.    … Expand
  2. Prometheus_G1
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Why do all people tell that that this game is garbage? This game is like the first game an absolute masterpiece and this is in my opinion a perfect example how toxic a gaming community can be.
  3. Curtis33
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really bad writing, even worse use of foundation built by the 1st game, beautiful art, and poor representation of discriminated communities. The first half of the game is alright, but the second half is dreadful.… Expand
  4. halen213
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    As much as I can’t say I agree with the story that Naughty Dog put out. The ending was something I had to sit and let marinate for a couple of days.

    If you look at this game from multiple perspectives, and question “Why did ND choose to do this in this way?”, it can make you appreciate the ending more. Right after I had completed the game, I said to myself “Holy **** this may have been    As much as I can’t say I agree with the story that Naughty Dog put out. The ending was something I had to sit and let marinate for a couple of days.

    If you look at this game from multiple perspectives, and question “Why did ND choose to do this in this way?”, it can make you appreciate the ending more.

    Right after I had completed the game, I said to myself “Holy **** this may have been one of the best games I have ever played.” About 40 or so minutes after, that joy for this depressing game of 24 hours of straight misery porn hit me. I began to question their choices and I did not understand the ending. I was frustrated with how they handled the story and how the treated characters. 1 day later, I analyzed the game with a fresh mindset, and appreciate the story more.

    This is the first piece of media that has ever made me feel so... empty. It truly is something that you must experience it to form an opinion on it yourself    … Expand
  5. gilga001
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    Best graphics and gameplay but worst story telling. The last 5 or 6 hours are absolutely awful. Characters are like tools of the scriptwriter all the time and make no sense. If you haven't played the Part 1, maybe you can try, but I don't really recommend it personally.
  6. Zakapholiac
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay so I’ll say that the gameplay, graphics and sound design is near flawless. Fun to be had here and built off the first game. Characters you recognise will put a smile on your face seeing them again.

    Okay now here’s why I hate the game. The characters you like are quickly RIPPED away from you in a single swing. Joel is killed in a very disrespectful way, it is so important to get this right. And it falls flat.    … Expand
  7. maquinainfernal
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el juego es una aberración de lo que fué su primera parte grave error cargarse a joel el personaje principal de la saga.… Expand
  8. gesthome
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    The sequel is a perfect insult to the previous work.
    Nutty Dog's talent is wasted. They should make social movements, not make games.
  9. Lromeror
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I hope this game wins all the prizes and I’m waiting for the 3th part as soon as possible!! Well done!
  10. RuckDale
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    La historia es muy buena. Joel es amado por todos nosotros pero para eso lo vimos desarrollado no solo en el juego pasado sino parte de este
  11. Kreuz-Wahrwelt
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So..... Where can i **** start.

    First of All i know i was no one, and My Opinion or in this case this Review gonna get lost anyway in the Ocean of Angry People so i want to make this **** Quick.

    Wtf Sony? Wtf ND? Do you honestly **** thing not just your Head from a **** Bussiness Perspective is Okay? to do this? alright for some kinda reason i got an early access to the Game in my PS4 (idk if this was a Some kinda Joke? I'm not a Reviewer, why the **** i got a Review Copy?) well because the Controversy behind it i just think, why the Hell i'm gonna Waste my Time with This SJW Bull****.

    So Joel's Dead, yeah he Dead, Dead dead, not i saying it was a good thing, it could be Foreseen, especially when you already leak yourself that Ellie gonna be the Character that you Control in this Game so i get it she need a Reason yeah.
    But why? not why he dead, but the Way he dead, so you telling, there's this Person who has been lived 25 Years in a Post-Apocalyptic Setting, died because some Angry Mob Beat Him, and he whose been on a Dangerous Situation in his Entire Journey that Clearly had some Trust Issues, give his **** name to a **** Stranger, i get it if it just "Oh my Name's Joel or Joe" No the Man literally gives his **** Name, Real Name, Bruh.

    And then the Game Start, you playing as Ellie, don't get me Wrong the Graphic sure looks Nice, the Sound Design well its not Bad, the Gameplay? I Mean it just Assassins Creed a **** Recycle what can i call bad from that? Well there's, why the **** you make it more Simpler? why? You know the Gameplay from the first Game is Enough, it's not Hard Enough for A Beginner but not Easy Enough for a Veteran if you get what i meant, it had some Puzzle there and there that could help spice up the Gameplay a Little bit, and now Knowing about that **** and getting the first impression that the Gameplay is the Same, obviously people will expected the Same atleast to a Degree Challenges, now Robbing the Challenges out from the Game doesn't sound good at all right? then why the **** you do it? Christ man.

    And now the Story..... you know what **** the Story, you gave us the Opportunity as the Bad Guys so in a way we Could Attached to them right? but making the Ending so the Bad Guy wasn't even get what the **** they deserved does that even Sounds Right? What? So you telling me You give us the Player as Ellie a Motivation to Avenge Joel, and yet You Discard it altogether in the End? then why the **** Joel's Dead then? Did you just oh **** man for ****sake **** the Story, it feels empty because it was, for **** sake this game was just an Excuse for a SJW'S Collection doesn't it huh ND?

    You know what i don't care if i get an Early Access somehow i never ever want to **** Play this Game.

    Then why with the 3/10 Score then? Yeah it for it's Graphic and Sound Design and BGM Maybe.
    If those Two Aspect as Bad as the Story as the Gameplay you know what 0/10 is what this Game Deserves.

    My Lil Bro waited 7 Years for this Game, he gonna be Devastated when he Play this Trust me, i pity him Honestly.    … Expand
  12. Yook
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Gameplay looks serviceable, but it can't save the game from it's horrible storyline that goes against everything it's predecessor has done. The zombies have pretty much taken a real backseat there as Neil Druckmann destroys and defecates on a piece of art
  13. Kenneth926
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the gameplay is nice, the fact remains that the story is pivotal to TLOU series which just doesn't cut it for the part 2. There are many other ways to move the story forwards even with diversity sprinkled about. It isn't about being too SJW or about pushing a propaganda; this game is troubled by lousy writing.… Expand
  14. Morgz_
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I start this review there are quite a few aspects of this game i thoroughly disliked. However I believe most of the bad is counter balanced by the good. In the sequel theyve fixed many grievances making the gameplay and combat feel smoother and less clunky in comparison to its predecessor with a new range of weapons and items to make combat scenarios feel fresh. The story doesnt live up to the expectations the original but i dont think its as bad as people are making it out to be. I believed the final boss and gameplay segment before it was drawn out and un necessary. However i believe that the epilogue was extremely powerful and was probably one of my favourite ending of all time. I believe this game was worth it in my opinion but its very divisive and i think youd have to judge it yourself… Expand
  15. Sunbro68
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    While there's a few good moments in the game. There's ultimately no positive payoff in the end. They were going for something evocative here, but sorely missed the mark. In the end it feels like everyone is the bad guy. Game seemed more about people killing each other, instead of something better, like surviving in the zombie apocalypse or building something new from the ashes of the oldWhile there's a few good moments in the game. There's ultimately no positive payoff in the end. They were going for something evocative here, but sorely missed the mark. In the end it feels like everyone is the bad guy. Game seemed more about people killing each other, instead of something better, like surviving in the zombie apocalypse or building something new from the ashes of the old world. Long stretches of boring gameplay and characters you won't be emotionally invested in. I'm giving it a 1 because it wasn't ALL bad. A series of poor writing and design choices however keep this game from feeling worth the effort though. Avoid spending money on it if you can.… Expand
  16. Playleave
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. technically speaking it is incredible, the problem is that it forces the idiologies of LBGT a lot, without any kind of need, that irritates me the whole game. It looks like a game made for political propaganda. That is why my score is so low, it is a shame to see giant companies bought by political movments.… Expand
  17. iteba
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally feel the writing of the story was kind of lazy. I don't know why they decided to make Joel dumb and naive in this game. This guy could spot an ambush from a distance in the first game. Now, suddenly Joel and Tommy are stupid, even given away their details and where they live.
    Despite that, I think the game is still worth playing. The gameplay is one of the best from last gen. The animations are awesome as always, true Naughty Dog standard game.
    Naughty Dog will remain to be my favorite developer, but I cannot hide my disappointment in the story.    … Expand
  18. OJ96
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Gameplay same as the first. Lack of creativity Forces you to care about characters you wont ever like
    Horrible story writing
  19. BeyliZerg
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Считаю что незаслуженно занижены оценки игры. Я получил уникальный эмоциональный экспириенс от прохождения игры. Эта игра сделал мне больно, и не оставила меня без различным после прохождение, я получил эмоции, и грустное после вкуссие от пройденного пути и концовки. Считаю очень смелым решением сценаристов поступить с сюжетом так как они это сделали. Убийство Джоэля 10 клюшек из 10.… Expand
  20. FCB-29
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I almost finished the game .. everything is evolutionary starting from the graphics, mechanics, every detail has been polished to make the game the best in its generation .. the game has no relation with the LGBTQ community or anything
    If you want to know the truth about this game just try it out and you will see
  21. Fadeholm
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I don't know about the other, but I liked this game. Graphics - Amazing
    Story - interesting
    Game mechanics - beautiful.
  22. Hooplaay
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, gameplay and visuals. What more could you want?... multiplayer?
  23. bitwisevomiting
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    If you like getting indroctrinated because you love NWO, for instance you enjoyed the last Star Wars movie, then you will absolutely enjoy this game. My opinion though is that we gamers should value a game for what it is and it should be over any politics or new cool ideas for this our world, and this is not, at all, the way to get better games every time, because this is just centered inIf you like getting indroctrinated because you love NWO, for instance you enjoyed the last Star Wars movie, then you will absolutely enjoy this game. My opinion though is that we gamers should value a game for what it is and it should be over any politics or new cool ideas for this our world, and this is not, at all, the way to get better games every time, because this is just centered in changing people's view of things, I paid for a game (that by the way I did returned to get my money back) and I didn't get a game, but a newsletter about radical feminism, not anymore thank you, I don't want anything else from this company.… Expand
  24. Burgdog
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Just here to help let people know how terrible this game is. Cant begin to tell you how bad. Get woke go broke.
  25. claw0231
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Dont buy it IF you've played part 1.
    Such a DISAPPOINTMENT.
    Although the graphic, gameplay and audio are outstanding,
    BUT the STORY is totally RUINED the whole game.
    I hate it when play ABBY.
    F**K it.
    Thank you SPOILER before the game was out.
  26. cangreburguer21
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a huge fan of The last of Us, but this part doesn't even exist. Bad storytelling, unnecessary politics and Joel deserved better.… Expand
  27. Poxx
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash trash trashetkdlydoydludupfpusoyslydpydpusdoydpydyodydoysogdypdypdydlydlydydyodhldhldohdoydoydyodyodoydpydpydypdpydpydpydysyostosyosoydyodyodyorouryoepysoteoyeyoetoeylsyodpydlysydlydydyldpydpydypdpydpudpydpudupdyospydypdudupdpudusoydoydypdydpydydpyspyspysoysoyzotspydpydypdypsysuspysypspysyspysysylslyzylsydpudpudypdpydupdydpudpudpydupdpydypspydupdyosyostosoy
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  28. Hellhound113
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    Эта игра пыталась сделать меня геем, но я не прогнулся. И вообще лгбт-повестка сосёт.
  29. KillerViperLev
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Last of us should have ended with the first game, because this is a disgrace.
  30. Stereodelux
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes the game is beautiful, that I have to admit. The gameplay was fluid and the environments have great atmosphere. But the reason I play these games is for the story... and what a horror show this was. I seriously considered stopping playing 2-3 times because of the decisions that were made. I will not go into detail about the anti-male feel I had during the whole game, but it really made me uncomfortable at times. On a gameplay level it slightly improved on the previous game, but it also borrowed so much from it, playing it very safe. All in all I can't understand where the 10/10 comes from .. I really don't. And the trailers did indeed lie about the story played out .. big time.
    Edit: Just finished the game and I need to change my score from 2 to 1. This is the first time I hated the game I was playing. never happened to me. Forcing fans of the first game to play as the killer of your favorite character of all time is not ok .. ever.    … 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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