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. jinrocker
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visuals: 8

    While much of it is stunning, there are a number of technical problems that occasionally make themselves known, from bad/glitchy lighting, strange clipping issues, and some weird character movements. Additionally of note, while quite gorgeous, there are other titles that have even better visuals, like Horizon: Zero Dawn. All in all great, but not the best of a long generation.

    Music: 10

    Quite simply, the music is a 10 if I ever heard one. Beautifully arranged and executed for perfect dramatic effect. Not much more needs to be said here.

    Sound: 5

    The general sound on the other hand, from gun shots to foley, seem to be neglected here. While some things are well done, many effects seem muddled or down right out of place. Worse yet, quite a few are present in cut scenes of all places. Average at best.

    Story: 2

    The story is... problematic and mismanaged at BEST. Much of the story could be salvageable if sequenced properly. However, the sequencing does the exact opposite of creating a compelling and relatable story, instead driving a wedge between what is believable and what is presented. While I won't spoil much here, the story revolves around revenge, the ending opts to "break the cycle" in perhaps one of the most dissatisfying ways, sapping the last bit of enjoyment from the story. While the blooming relationship between Ellie and Dina is quite enjoyable, even that is cut short due to bad storytelling that is not the least realistic. Overall, the story is poorly executed.

    Writing: 1

    The general writing, particularly of the moments between cut-scenes and combat, is almost painful to listen to, due largely to bad and awkward dialogue. A good 70% of this dialogue could have been cut, with a positive or neutral effect to the story if it was.

    Acting/Voice acting: 4

    While much of the voice acting is top notch, it feels like much of the dialogue is so out of place or non-committal that the lack of decent voice acting in some places feels quite jarring.

    Game Mechanics: 6

    There isn't much new compared to the previous installment, and the game mechanics overall feels too similar to the first to warrant much praise beyond better than average.

    Online: 0

    One of the great things about the original The Last of Us was its great multiplayer that allowed for hundreds of hours of online play that felt truly unique and engaging. For some reason, Naughty Dog decided that one of the original things that made this series great would be cut entirely for seemingly no reason. A major disappointment that is not excusable in this generation of gaming.

    Final verdict: 4.5/10

    Overall, the game is a disappointment. After waiting 7 years for a new installment, this feels like a kick in the gut and stab in the back. While the game scores well in a technical manner, everything else falls short of expectations and leaves me wondering if the team behind this catastrophe knew just how poor it truly was.

    Overall, at 4.5, that would make it just below average. When deciding whether or not it would be rated a 4 or 5 for the overall score as seen at the top, I had to debate whether or not to remove some categories to create a better reflection of what to expect. I decided against this and kept to what was written.

    If you played the original game, this is closer to a 0-2, and even if you don't have the attachments from having played the original, it would be hard to rate this above a 5.

    Save your money and spend it on something made with love and care, not this train-wreck.    … Expand
  2. Alderaanian
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I destroyed my copy so no one else will have to endure this horrific game!!!
  3. Delamar
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What did you do with my favorite game? How can I put myself in the place of the main character? I can’t kill women! I can not play this bucket. All the wrong to you.… Expand
  4. Jaobao
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    É muito foda a game play é a melhor inteligência artificial de um game que já vi e a historia é sensacional
  5. TurkiTargaryen
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    joel die like this ??? wtf! why
    i loved joel and you killed him with his strong from woman ? why?
    respect the first part
  6. pikepike
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The Wrost Game ever. Stupid Game Ever. Fhcking **** wrost Game ever ever ever
  7. Nintendero97
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    La mayor decepción en una secuela de un videojuego que he jugado nunca entre eso y el crunch que ha sufrido el estudio, le doy un 5 por el trabajo gráfico que tiene el juego, la historia es mediocre, se han cargado a los personajes de la 1 parte el cariño que uno les tenía ha desaparecido por completo, hay momentos ridículos y muchos encuentros que están muy forzados, el final es
    una    La mayor decepción en una secuela de un videojuego que he jugado nunca entre eso y el crunch que ha sufrido el estudio, le doy un 5 por el trabajo gráfico que tiene el juego, la historia es mediocre, se han cargado a los personajes de la 1 parte el cariño que uno les tenía ha desaparecido por completo, hay momentos ridículos y muchos encuentros que están muy forzados, el final es
    una decepcion mayúscula, el mundo semi abierto le sienta mal al juego se te hace por momentos aburrido porque está todo muy vacío faltan enemigos o cosas por hacer, en resumen historia le doy un 0 es una enorme decepción, gráficos un 9 animaciones un 8 y diversión un 6 me sale una media de 5-6 si no hubieran cagado tanto la historia le hubiera dado un 8'5 pero no va a ser así    … Expand
  8. JacksonB9811
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Wow, this "game" actually **** sucks. 60$ for a disappointing story and **** gameplay.

    It seems like they tried making this a film instead of an actual game. Seriously it seemed like most of this game was just cutscenes that you can sometimes interact with. Don't even get me started on Abby, jesus christ who the **** thought she was a good character. This "game" is written like    Wow, this "game" actually **** sucks. 60$ for a disappointing story and **** gameplay.

    It seems like they tried making this a film instead of an actual game.

    Seriously it seemed like most of this game was just cutscenes that you can sometimes interact with.

    Don't even get me started on Abby, jesus christ who the **** thought she was a good character.

    This "game" is written like a fan fiction, adding characters no one cares about and then destroying the good ones. Sound familiar?

    And the writing is **** basic shock-value writing, did they take inspiration from The Walking Dead or something?

    Anyway this **** is hot garbage, I feel sorry for you if you preordered. Thank god I rented it.    … Expand
  9. Russianterakt
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Part 1 is better!! Первая часть была лучше, а без мужика игра стала унылой хоть и очень красивой. 1/10… Expand
  10. Breevan99
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Very disappointed with the story and I'm giving a zero score for ruining a character that every body's like
  11. guerija
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    and here we go again, the next identity politics motivated game made. They destroyed the whole story with this one. it is so so sad
  12. Wec
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    A masterpiece has been turned into a road trip for two teenagers. The graphics are good though
  13. Diamond808
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't even have to say it, just a jew being a simp The Game, but thanks cucksmann now I know that I never gonna see any other movie were you put your simp face and jew ****… Expand
  14. zv7
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Graphic: Best!
    - Sound: It was so fantastic, so natural, so intense!
    - Playing: The battle was tense, and it was definitely better than the previous one.
    - STORY: The bitterness that cuts down all of the above evaluations.    … Expand
  15. Raposao
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Religião, sexualidade e política não devem estar presentes em jogos de Vídeo game!
    Nauthy Dog destruiu uma excelente Narrativa do Primeiro jogo para dar foco a Homossexualidade da personagem!!!!
    Nota 0 pra esse jogo e para as Reviews que se dizem especializadas !
  16. Lord_Fromage
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Je trouve la mort de Joël trop... simple. L'histoire de vengeance est une bonne idée mais le fait que Joël tombe pile sur la mauvaise comme de part hasard est un mauvais point pour moi. Après il y d'autre mauvaise chose je trouve. Il n'est pas mauvais mais il ne dépasse pas le 1.… Expand
  17. Trisuko
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Desde que mi novia me dejó, no puedo pensar en un futuro autosuficiente. Todas las noches me enfoco saber qué es lo que hice mal; lloro por las noches, cuando me ducho escucho música sad y la stalkeo en su facebook, instagram y tik tok. Ahora, cuando me compré un PS4 explícitamente para TLOU2 me salen con esta historia. Decepcionante.
  18. Trikitraka
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    No me gusto para nada la historia, todo bien en gráficos, pero quedaron mucho a deber
  19. Nightcrow777
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Its kinda trash and the worst ending of gaming history ill stick to the last of us 1
  20. Dyrock
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    its a batman movie, where joker kills batman in the beginning, robin hunts down joker, and you control robin and joker, and, in the end, you let joker escape - The Garbage of Us
  21. Lustofass
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ass long live the feminism. long live the feminism. long live the feminism. long live the feminism. long live the feminism. long live the feminism. long live the feminism.… Expand
  22. SigurdRing
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombers. If you actually understand the point of the first game, you will have no problems with the story in this one.
  23. CustomCreationz
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great game. DO NOT MAKE TBE MISTAKE OF LISTENING TO ALL THE BUTTHURT REVIEW... they carry no weight. The game is well thought out and the story (although dark and sad at times) is very well thought out. The mechanics are fantastic and the landscape is what you would expect and more from Naughty Dog. It is a very fun game and well worth the 60$
  24. ViniciusNatal
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Um otimo jogo, com graficos perfeitos, uma historia fantastica sobre ser humano.
    A todos que forem jogar, coloque isso na cabeça o jogo é sobre atitudes humanas.
    Sobre laços, vidas, mortes, amizades, relacionamentos, tristeza, ódio, rancor e vingança.
    Eu sorri, chorei, fiquei aflito,fiquei bravo. Muitas emoções em uma obra prima.
  25. Marc200
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Incredible story telling. Honestly this is the first time I have ever shed a tear in a game, a must play!
  26. TurkiOUT
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. joel die like this ??? wtf! why
    i loved joel and you killed him with his strong getting killed from woman ? why?
    respect the first part    … Expand
  27. Munttheelepel
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This is the worst game in 10 years. Not because of gameplay etc. But because of the fact that naughty dog just f’d the last of us right in front you. And you can’t do anything about it.
  28. Tanatos9512
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    All the comments below rating this game with 0 or 1 just prove how homophobic, sexist and low political are the players in 2020.
  29. Gorgongrl
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Omg! Been waiting for this game and I'm loving it so much!!! It's so much more than I expected !!! Soo gooood!!!!!!
  30. flomflom
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    It really does blow my mind trying to figure out what they were thinking when they made this game. I spent so long anticipating this game, avoiding social media for spoilers just to play it, and I'm in shock right now. Not the good kind, not the kind they tried to instill in this ham-fisted disgrace of plot development. I'm angry I spent money on this. I love shock value in video games butIt really does blow my mind trying to figure out what they were thinking when they made this game. I spent so long anticipating this game, avoiding social media for spoilers just to play it, and I'm in shock right now. Not the good kind, not the kind they tried to instill in this ham-fisted disgrace of plot development. I'm angry I spent money on this. I love shock value in video games but this just feels like I paid someone to take a crap on me. Everything feels forced. Nothing feels natural, it's about as creative as a hand buzzer when it tries to make me care about anything in the game after the first 2 hours.… 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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93

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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