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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  1. Positive: 84,950 out of 161975
  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. REYNOLDSCHIEF
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    I loved the game but why did they try to get us to feel sympathy for abby and why didn't ellie get to kill her
  2. Widoz
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Es un joya, el apartado técnico y gráfico es increíble, el game play y la historia impecable
  3. RPrevidi
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    It's a shame that a game with such promise has been completely taken over by the SJW crew... the story is just plain horrible... and the thing that cracks me up is the SJW journalists are putting a spin on all the bad ratings to misdirect focus on their own agenda... good graphics... everything else is completely sub par...
  4. Scarface88
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Game gets it´s story with enough tension and emotions, gameplay is classic and the scenarios are well designed
  5. Chrisryan
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    What a horrible story . The story has no structure. The first 5 hours where amazing 10/10 . But after that when u have to play as Abby for the last 3-4 hrs and basically have to start the story again was just awful just felt like game filler to me. I don’t give a care about Abby story and why she did what she did / does . I just got want the original cast story. I don’t want to beWhat a horrible story . The story has no structure. The first 5 hours where amazing 10/10 . But after that when u have to play as Abby for the last 3-4 hrs and basically have to start the story again was just awful just felt like game filler to me. I don’t give a care about Abby story and why she did what she did / does . I just got want the original cast story. I don’t want to be upgrading my weapons for the first 5 hrs for nothing just to restart with Abby and have nothing . No choices for the ending just try’s to make u feel sad but doesn’t give u that punch like the original game did . Was really looking forward to this . Nearly stopped playing half way though the Abby story it was that boring. Am not hating I have the platinum for all uncharted games and 1 off the last of us . So I love naughty dog games but something just felt different with game just felt bland and felt like game filler at times near the end.… Expand
  6. Kingubes
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was, and is very good despite whatever everyone else is saying. I played through in basically one sitting and was never bored. The only real complaint I have with the game is that the ending left a little to be desired after the last scene. The beginning makes sense, seeing through the eyes of the antagonist makes you feel for them and see their point of view. Don't trust these sheep who can't come up with their own thoughts in a game and are hating because some website told them to, or because there's a "political agenda" there's not.… Expand
  7. Lujky
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Worst game in 2020
  8. Ali500522
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    القصة جدا ضعيفة يعني تحكي عن مثللين ليش القصة جدا ولا تستحق لعبة السنة ولا تستحق تترشح
  9. Mguedes
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    Tlou2 Disrespects all the fans, the story is very horrible, but the gameplay is awesome. 7
  10. Devaya
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Великая игра, лгбт не имело значения, визуал прекрасен, взрослый сюжет. Покупайте
  11. justinandsky
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The story is complete trash. If you haven't read the leaks, you should because once you do you will not even want to get the game.
  12. Rikalonius
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to make this a fair review.

    Congratulation Naughty Dog, you made your hetero-normative white girl, who is built like a dude, and her ex-boyfriend, a white male, your most compelling characters of the game.

    Why do I rate this game 4/10? Because the protagonist, Ellie, is an utter bore and really a terrible person. That's fine if this is by design, but that is what impression she gives me. As much as I hate Joel's death, and that particular scene is pretty awful, and I don't just mean uncomfortable to watch, I mean the setup was lazy.

    They say in fiction that the protagonist is the one who changes the most. Well, then your protagonist is Abby. Abby has a classical arc. She does a heel-face turn and shows some genuine heroic capacity. Ellie is angry and bitter the whole time, and her dialog with Dina is cringe-y. Whereas Abby has good conversations that move her character forward. Ellie and Dina just exchange YA romance novel bromides about their love. No hetero character in the history of gaming has ever obsessed as much about their love interest as in this game. It is mind-numbing. So that takes away a number of points.

    The next big reason is that ND does an incredible job at rendering a post apocalyptic Seattle, but the game mechanics feel like they are stuck in 2013. Most of the lore has no depth. The war between the WLF and the Scars is filler, and is just there to provide two factions so that the co-protagonists have someone to kill other than the inexplicable number of infected that run around in a war zone. There are quite a few times when you think, "This just makes no sense."

    There are a couple good infected moments, however, including one in the hospital basement that i particularly liked, but it was there for "boss" value, not because it was born out of story. So those are my reasons it didn't rate higher, terrible Ellie arc and dated gaming mechanics. Also, the scenes that take place after Seattle are terrible, and further my opinion that Ellie is just a terrible person.    … Expand
  13. gotyy
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    this game is disaster
    they killed my most lovely characters
    there is no reasonable killing part and doesn't make sense every single chapter
    i strongly suggest you
    DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME
    if you played last of us 1.
  14. TallicadaZ
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome, builds well on the first game. Graphics and story are excellent. I really don't understand the negative user reviews, seems some people are more interested in pushing their own views rather than reviewing the game on its merits
  15. mrluckyman
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    this is holly **** story. about lesbians its just a game, playing childrens. i think its horrible.
  16. BONEMOUTH01
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    They certainly ruined this series like they did Uncharted. Don't waste your money!
  17. Cnotes82
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Despite advances in graphics its completely undone by its story and monotonous gameplay. I found myself struggling to keep playing with a lot of the wash, rinse, repeat gameplay. By the time I got to the Seattle day 2, I found the entire game to just be a chore to get through.
  18. MrNeanderth
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Don't listening haters, this Game is amazing. I like it very much, i'm very happy
  19. ZacForte2010
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have only played a couple hours of the game so far, but I have actually loved it. I can’t say if it’s better than the first yet, but it is a much darker and brutal game than the first. It is a progression of the first game, so yes there is a MAJOR death at the beginning. Its what drives Ellie’s need for vengeance, not unlike how Joel’s love for his daughter was resurrected through Ellie and made him protect her and get her to her destination. Granted that ended up making him decide to massacre the fireflies and doctors trying to find a cure for the virus. The Last of Us Part II shows us the consequences of Joel’s actions. Joel obviously held some guilt over his decision, and as a player he’s still of my favorite characters in video game (and media) history and this makes *SPOILERS* his death extremely tragic and heart wrenching. It’s a moment not unlike Sara dying in front your eyes; it makes you feel helpless and to me, I had to pause the game to dry my tears so I could push forward. The review bombing going on is by people who can’t accept a realistic, life-like, gritty story in video games. It’s ridiculous that this is being allowed and that people are this petty over a video game. I’ll be sure to leave a full review once I’m completed.… Expand
  20. Bl4ckFuture
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The Worst Sequel of All Time with the Worst Ending of All Time! This Game Destroyed the Whole Legacy that the first the last of us build up. Feminists and LGBT People Ruined a whole franchise. This Game Destroyed everything what the first one made so great!
  21. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Sadly overhyped with a v.poor story. The graphics are nice but as an open world fan who recently played the ND collection they can't make up for a poor story in a story driven game. Also felt like the games advertising was very misleading - not quite a bait & switch but not far off
  22. nelsoninho
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    TLOU2 could have been a great sequel, but the choice made by the game directors after about 12h of play is catastrophic and leaves the player not want to play the game further. This choice breaks the game, breaks the relationship it built with the player after Part 1 and the first half of Part 2, and breaks the player's desire to know more about the story. In addition, a lack of memorableTLOU2 could have been a great sequel, but the choice made by the game directors after about 12h of play is catastrophic and leaves the player not want to play the game further. This choice breaks the game, breaks the relationship it built with the player after Part 1 and the first half of Part 2, and breaks the player's desire to know more about the story. In addition, a lack of memorable scenes, environments and action scenes, makes it average from a gameplay/experience point of view, in addition to the disastrous story. Graphics are amazing.… Expand
  23. gtasdf123
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1 score because it's a game that won't crash, but the story is sh*t!
    Now, Naughtydog, you have one last chance, rewrite the whole story. See if that works. Maybe you can fix the score.
    PS: Not angry about Joel's death or other sh*tty choices that Ellie & Abby made, seriously, I'm not :)    … Expand
  24. That_Cal_Kidd
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People are trashing the game because of the story, let me explain why I think the actions the characters take are justified.
    First off, the leaks
    The leaks are what killed this game for many people, the ending and the characters were out of context in just cutscenes. You have to play through this game to understand the arc of the characters and why they do the things they do.
    Take for example the first game. Joel decides to save Ellie from having surgery, he kills innocent people and takes a chance of a cure away from the world. If this was shown in a few cutscenes, this would seem stupid. But if you play through the game and build a connection between Joel and Ellie, his actions seem more justified. This is what happens in this game.
    Ellie decides to spare Abby in the final fight. She spares the killer of her only father figure and one of the fan's most beloved characters. But you find out why if you take in the flashbacks. She tries to forgive Joel for getting rid of the chance for a vaccine, so why can't she try and forgive Abby for what she did. By killing Abby she'd be no better than she was, so she lets her go, but not without a beating.
    I am not saying this game is up to par with most of ND's writing, but I found the game and it's story engaging and I enjoyed it a lot.    … Expand
  25. Caynen
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    20+ hour interactive movie. Only redemption this game has is the graphics. We waited 8 years for this trash.
  26. mostafatarek23
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    bad story bad gameplay bad graphics bad game overall most bad game ever i dont think so but its sooo bad
  27. Khoren707
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story is poor, characters is poor. Very overrated game the first part is much better. Very sinful game with stupid ending waste of money............................................… Expand
  28. Hallet
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Can't play because mom didn't give money? graphics 9/10, gameplay 9/10, characters 8/10, story ?/10
  29. TeddyMacQ
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Я просто в шоке как они могли так уничтожить одну из лучших сериигр на моей памяти.
  30. raphaelnjr
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    this game is soooooooo amazing!!
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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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