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. sparki123
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Políticamente correcto es lo que define este juego y no deberia ser así. Buen juego pero decae muchísimo en la historia
  2. DO97
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is a craving for the romantic death in media. Death which is sacrificial, in the arms of a loved one, uttering poignant and emotional final words. The death of Joel strips away the ideals, and presents death in its most horrific form - brutal, sudden and helpless. The desire for a romanticised portrayal of death is such that the response of many to the death of Joel has been one of anger. This of course is justified in the context of the game, Naughty Dog wants you to share the burning desire for vengeance felt by Ellie. Many are instead aiming this anger at the game. Joel's death appears to be the foremost criticism of many user reviews. However, The Last of Us Part 2 is not a fan pandering safe sequel where Joel and Ellie go on another road trip, with Joel dying a Hollywood style death at the stories climax, saving Ellie's life in the process. If that is what you expected or wanted, then you clearly weren't paying attention during the first game. The Last of Us contained the deaths of several children, attempted rape, cannibalism and torture. It concluded with a man murdering a hospital full of people who are trying to save man-kind, in order to save a girl who he knew if given the choice would sacrifice herself willingly, causing him to consistently lie to her about events. The death of Joel is merely a continuation of the trend of post-apocalyptic brutality displayed in the first game and if that is something you find hard to stomach then this game is probably not one you will enjoy. It is certainly not a valid reason for labelling the game as bad, as many have done. I also find the abundance of people criticising the game for having a political agenda because it contains homosexual and trans characters to be a sad reflection on many. Their sexuality has little to no bearing on the story and serves to make the game a more accurate representation of our diverse society. It is entirely positive that we see more characters that display the diversity of human beings and the reaction to it simply reveals people's prejudices.

    The story's genius is in taking you willingly on a path of vengeance with Ellie before turning the tables and showing you the perspective of Abby who has just as much justification for her revenge on Joel as Ellie does on her. It creates a villain only to show how they are no different to our protagonist by shifting the perspective about halfway through the game. The narrative is not without flaws. The progression of the story at times slows too much to the point of feeling like a drag. In these areas the same plot points could have been reached and explored in a more concise manner. The ending is thought provoking and will spark much debate, and I am still toiling with why exactly Ellie chose to spare Abby. The fact that the ending left me in such an emotional void is a testament to just how bleak of a tale Naughty Dog created. The game left me bereft of emotional satisfaction, which is exactly how I believe the developers wanted to make the audience feel. The voice acting is top notch as usual in Naughty Dog games. Overall I thought the story was gritty, dark, sad and utterly brilliant.
    The gameplay is instantly familiar to anyone who played the first game. It feels frantic, intense and real. Human enemy AI is frustratingly intelligent, communicating, coordinating and flanking. Infected sections feel more like other zombie games, I would liken them to a fast paced Resident Evil game. There is not a lot which is new here, the gameplay is more of a refinement of the first games offering. This is not a necessarily a negative as I very much enjoyed the gameplay in both titles but it is not without flaws. On several occasions I found myself remaining undetected through large environments filled with enemies only to be unable to find the exit in order to progress and thus was discovered. This made much of my successful sneaking feel wasted, which ultimately felt unsatisfying. Some clearer indication of where to go in some larger areas would have been a welcome feature. I sometimes also found shooting some larger human enemies in the head would not kill them in one shot which I found to be a bizarre design choice. Another issue that occurred with infected enemies was that they would trigger a bomb I had laid in another location, causing all other infected to run to me, despite me being wholly in cover and away from the location of the explosion. I also actually preferred the feeling of melee combat in the first game, it felt more satisfying and incorporated the environment into the kill more often.
    Overall the game is excellent- neither the story or gameplay are perfect but their positives dwarf the flaws. The Last of Us 2 presents some of the most realistic combat, stunning visuals and accomplished story telling ever in a video game.    … Expand
  3. Kulito
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Ideological tendencies. Not respecting plurality of values and opinions. Left-wing ideologies will the game reputation
  4. xPeacewalker
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    As a huge fan of the first, not just for the gameplay but mostly the amazing story. This was a terrible let down in terms of story. Graphically the game is great, gameplay is mostly the same with some improvements but my main selling point of the game was story and it failed to deliver on that part.
  5. JSVCGAMER
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Por donde comenzar es muy malo en historia y eso es algo fundamental de un juego de este estilo solo digo que al principio muere el protagonista (Joel) :'(… Expand
  6. LimitBreakRyan
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This is THE worst game of the generation & the most disappointing game of all time. Tedious gameplay, a story that never should have been told that has an awful beginning, a repulsive middle & a empty ending. This story ended with the original The Last of Us. This is just a self glorification project that has alienated all of the true fans of the characters. Anyone that says this is aThis is THE worst game of the generation & the most disappointing game of all time. Tedious gameplay, a story that never should have been told that has an awful beginning, a repulsive middle & a empty ending. This story ended with the original The Last of Us. This is just a self glorification project that has alienated all of the true fans of the characters. Anyone that says this is a masterpiece, or best game of the year or generation, is factually wrong & needs to get their head checked out.… Expand
  7. TheDanseMacabre
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    The Last of Us 2 is perhaps a stunning example of the growing commercialization in the world of video games: the divide between producer and consumer. Make no mistake: Triple-A games and those that produce them have no love for the consumer, nor do those who make their livelihood off of them. The reviewer does not care about the game: They just want money. The producer does not care aboutThe Last of Us 2 is perhaps a stunning example of the growing commercialization in the world of video games: the divide between producer and consumer. Make no mistake: Triple-A games and those that produce them have no love for the consumer, nor do those who make their livelihood off of them. The reviewer does not care about the game: They just want money. The producer does not care about the story: They just want money. Any dissent is waved off as being that of the complaints of the "entitled gamer", or the "bigoted gamer". Don't believe me? Look up The Last of Us 2 and click any news article talking about this metacritic page. Your opinion does not matter to them. You are never right. To disagree is to be wrong.

    The Last of Us 2 is a forgettable experience, full of plotholes and unlikable characters. It does feature the most awkward moment in modern gaming, though! The graphics are great, though. But this is supposed to be a game, not a pixar film. How it looks is secondary to the experience. The experience is not very good.    … Expand
  8. Phyramid
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Desapontado com a história. Gráficos de jogabilidade horriveis que o PS4 já viu. No entanto, a linha "Isso não pode ser nada" não é literalmente verdadeira. Depois que você terminar, literalmente será por nada! POUPE SEU DINHEIRO
  9. Oscar_lr9
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Excelente historia, jugabilidad y gráficos. Una obra maestra para cerrar una generación de consolas.
  10. VX_North
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    All creative integrity has been destroyed in the creation of this game. The story has been butchered for the sake of a singular individual. This does not feel like a continuation of the original game at all.
  11. paderinm
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
  12. thekalaveras
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. voy a dar mi humilde opinión a nivel de mecánicas y gameplay es casi lo mismo que el primero que no es malo pero para aquellas personas que la repetición les amarga puede que si,al nivel visual no se como la ps4 lo mueve sin explotar pero vamos al tropiezo de the last of us 2 la historia esta puede dar mas de si y esta un poco mal organizada la parte de abby en la mitad del juego se siente un poco pesada pudieran haberla hecho mejor y dejando esta parte como dlc y centrando la historia en elli y todo lo que tiene que hacer en su búsqueda de venganza no solo pegar tiros para conseguir las respuestas, sino también a través de la tortura de los compañeros de abby para conseguir su paradero algo parecido al gato y el raton primero abby siendo el gato y el ratón joel y luego cambiando los roles con elli siendo el gato lleno de odio y dolor desaogandose matando a los amigos de abby de maneras horribles aumentando progresivamente por cada asesinato llegando al final de la parte de elli encontrándose con abby en en el teatro y al final elli ahogándola hasta la muerte en la playa y también matando a lev para no dejar cabos sueltos igual como iban hacer con ella al principio y el final final con la guitarra dejarlo así tal cual por que lo deja bastante bien… Expand
  13. tebori
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I don't understand how this is a masterpiece to some people. The story is just pure crap, plain and simple. I wish I could get a refund and believe me I tried from the online store. Save yourself the trouble and don't spend money on this garbage You are better off just watching a playthrough if you are curious how the crappy story goes.
  14. fruitpunchz
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SJW characters in the game? Sure, I am fine with that. Kill off one of the characters who was the soul of the game? Well, sure if we are going for a twist or shock value.
    But the narrative and the rest of the characters are dull and forgettable!!!! Gameplay is pretty much the same!!! Just prettier graphics!! And the ending is the worst that any writer could come up with. And the vibe of shoving the SJW agenda into gamers throats!!

    You went full retard on this game, Naughty Dog. Never go full retard.    … Expand
  15. WaifuSoldier
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good job naughty dog you **** it up you just had to go and **** the story up and we waited like seven ****ing years for this ****… Expand
  16. Earthbound916
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Just giving it a 10/10 to trigger all of these anti-SJW, incel, snowflakes who are mad that they have no chance with a fictional character.
  17. TuftyMink
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Oh boy, here we go. Amy Hennig, we are sorry what those talantless pricks self absorbed inside their own asses did to your characters. Many hours I was thinking what was the reason of this mess. Why were the people responsible for story so ignorant of they creation. I feel bad for all those environment artists and designers overall, especially after the Jason Shreier report on workingOh boy, here we go. Amy Hennig, we are sorry what those talantless pricks self absorbed inside their own asses did to your characters. Many hours I was thinking what was the reason of this mess. Why were the people responsible for story so ignorant of they creation. I feel bad for all those environment artists and designers overall, especially after the Jason Shreier report on working conditions in the studio. Sadly after playing the game even those people who think that you can't make a good game without molesting your crew, will agree that all hard work was for nothing, because of the creative mind behind the story. It is a mess, on dialogue is awful, writing is stupid, characters are acting like morons. The game feels hollow, repetitive and exhaustingly grim, without any contexts for the story. I can't express how much I don't recommend this game.… Expand
  18. Digosancou
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It is a wonderful game. Engaging, dramatic, immersive story. This masterpiece shows a world truly corrupted by the violence of survival. Relationships have changed between people, but one of the most powerful feelings will show its face in this incredible game: revenge. At each step, the care with details in the detailed and beautiful environments is perceived. As nothing is perfect, IIt is a wonderful game. Engaging, dramatic, immersive story. This masterpiece shows a world truly corrupted by the violence of survival. Relationships have changed between people, but one of the most powerful feelings will show its face in this incredible game: revenge. At each step, the care with details in the detailed and beautiful environments is perceived. As nothing is perfect, I suffered from some bugs, but the experience was not affected and that is why my score is 10, for the whole work.… Expand
  19. McPun
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    I have played through probably more then half the game (about 20 hours), and I hate to say it, but the negative reviews are at least a little true. The sequel has little in common with the first. Writing a story for an agenda. I don't hate anyone's sexual preference, you can like/date/love whoever you want. But stop shoving that **** down my throat and checking the boxes to make sure noneI have played through probably more then half the game (about 20 hours), and I hate to say it, but the negative reviews are at least a little true. The sequel has little in common with the first. Writing a story for an agenda. I don't hate anyone's sexual preference, you can like/date/love whoever you want. But stop shoving that **** down my throat and checking the boxes to make sure none of the snowflake get mad at you. This completely turns many story elements on its head and kills it.

    Gameplay is a step up, and graphics are great, but that isn't the meat and bones of a game. it is the story and characters. Unfortunate.

    Review bombing on both sides is not cool. If you put a 10/10 review and say "I only played an hour, but game of the CENTURY" no one should ever take you seriously.    … Expand
  20. camelsvillus
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    f**ck this game
    even the game trailer was scam
    non-negotiable story line
    pc? that doesn't matter. the matter is sotryline that can't even understand.
    i
  21. FranGong
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing, all the hat towards this masterpiece is completely absurd, coming from people who didn't even play/finish the game.
  22. gangrene
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. made an account to write this review. This game isn’t as bad as the user score says it is, or at least its not to me. I can understand why the people don’t like this game though. I went into this game expecting it to be extremely dark and no fun at all. It wasn’t as dark as I thought it would be, but still moderately depressing. It’s pretty fun too. I wasn’t getting annoyed at (most) fights like I did in part 1. The story, which is many people’s main problem, isn’t all that bad either. It’s just super depressing. It had me staring at the screen sometimes. There’s some happier parts too that keep the story from being way too dark. A lot of people also had a problem with Abby, but I honestly liked her. Not as much as I like Ellie, but she’s still pretty solid. My least favorite part of the story was definitely the final chapter and the ending, but it’s mostly because I didn’t like seeing Ellie like how she was. I was secretly hoping for at least a bittersweet ending, so it was really sad to see what actually happened. It’s sort of open ended like the first game’s end, but in a way I don’t exactly like. It’s also sort of weird that Ellie just lets Abby go. I’d like to think it’s because Lev was there, but I honestly have no idea. Anyways, this game is still worthwhile if you want your mind **** with. Might have to play through it a couple more times to appreciate it more or less.… Expand
  23. FalconArrow
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The Last of Us: Part 2 is both "Stunning and Brave" and features a lot of ma'am on ma'am action that delivers a "hole in one" experience. They bring a whole new meaning to "Naughty Dog"
  24. heroarn0611
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Bu oyun hiç çıkmadı oyun 1. Oyunda bitti joel ve ellie mutlu şekilde yaşıyorlar ellie o kadar aptal bi insan evladı ki intikam almayı bile beceremiyor bu oyunun hikayesini yazan herkes birer gerizekalı daha ağır söylemlerde bulunmak isterdim ama belki bu sefer avukatlarına para öderler oyuna yüksek puan verip beni içeri atmaları için sevgili yapımcı firma ve emeği geçen herkes mesaiBu oyun hiç çıkmadı oyun 1. Oyunda bitti joel ve ellie mutlu şekilde yaşıyorlar ellie o kadar aptal bi insan evladı ki intikam almayı bile beceremiyor bu oyunun hikayesini yazan herkes birer gerizekalı daha ağır söylemlerde bulunmak isterdim ama belki bu sefer avukatlarına para öderler oyuna yüksek puan verip beni içeri atmaları için sevgili yapımcı firma ve emeği geçen herkes mesai saatleri ve paranıza yazık… Expand
  25. Taebaek3
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    It's sucks, boring, no sense. The first game was better. Gameplay it's good, but the history not.
  26. sajjad_fayyaz
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, it had the best story. The story of what you love is not going to happen. Now, let me give you a simple example. The Game of Thrones series was the last season, because what I loved didn't happen. naughty dog did his best not to tell the story of the last of us 1
  27. Andruil_Tk
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Incredible game! Controversial, it is true, but incredible! Great character building. It affects you emotionally in an unbelievable way, especially in building Ellie's motivation.
    The parts where you are controlling the other character, makes you uncomfortable, it is true, but I understand that it is purposeful. In the world, there are no heroes and villains. Ellie and Joel are not    Incredible game! Controversial, it is true, but incredible! Great character building. It affects you emotionally in an unbelievable way, especially in building Ellie's motivation.
    The parts where you are controlling the other character, makes you uncomfortable, it is true, but I understand that it is purposeful. In the world, there are no heroes and villains. Ellie and Joel are not heroes, they are people, who have hurt other people too. The game shows this reality very well.
    I understand some criticisms of those who didn't like it, however, without a doubt, this is the best game of the year so far.    … Expand
  28. Davidgpa
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    The end ruins everthing. The first game si so good, this second are so bad, nothing than the first.Thoroughly disappointed with the story. Gameplay and graphics are the best the PS4 has seen. However the line ‘This can’t be nothing’ is literally not true. Once you’ve finished it it literally has been for nothing! SAVE YOUR MONEY please
  29. Zuramaru
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Una corta y mala historia comparado con el primer juego, simplemente esperaba más.
  30. Magna_Advocatus
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Art + Politics = This. Sure, the graphics are nice, but the story is rubbish, infected by a painfully obvious political agenda. Lame.
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Metascore
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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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