The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. danixd31
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    History forced to the limits, gameplay is boring and monotonous. The plot is bad and uninteresting. Only the graphics is good. Do not waste your money.
  2. Ayr78Rer
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    0/10 Do not buy this game
    it's horrible
    the first part was a masterpiece and this sequel is just a spit in the face of the fans
  3. Martin35397
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This game tried to be so "inclusive" with the homosexual tendencies that lost the focus of the main history, to be honest i don't know what the hell did i played... Look like a sloppy second game from a porn page.
  4. CrawlingRain
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is just let down. When I saw abby murder Joel I expected to kill abby in the end. Then Ellie just decided to let Joel's murderer go. Really spent 25 hours to not kill abby. The combat is alright. There is a lot of issues with the game. I literally smash someone's head onto a invisible wall. I just don't know anymore. Its embarrassing to character development to because I just don't see a point.… Expand
  5. Venereal
    Jun 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can only give this game a 4 because I only enjoyed 4/10 of this game. I loved playing as Ellie. It was fun exploring her life in Jackson and her relationship with Joel. Also her post life with Dina was amazing until it was not. I understand why they ended Joel, but the character should have not been Abby.

    Abby- Unlikeable. A Man? Her backstory was worthless and made me care even less for her.

    I don't give a flying **** about Abby. I still don't know if she is a man or a Woman. I think she is actually a woman (Jury is still out). She can only bench 105 pounds and she either took it in ass with no lube after a long day of fighting or she does have a Vag. Abby was so ****ing distracting that she ruined the game.

    The Shamalama Ding Dong twist with Lev actually being a girl was... unnecessary and more distracting. They tricked everyone into calling Lev a "him" if you have a Vagina you are a female. If you have a Penis you are a male. Lev or real name Lilly is a girl. It is science.

    The gameplay was fun I beat it on survivor and was challenged. Aiming was ****ing awful sometimes with direct hits that missed the target.

    The ending was dumb. She let Abby live to set up TLOU3. Abby probably ran off the Catalina Island to rejoin the fireflies. This is now a cash grab for Naughty Dog. There will more than likely be a TLOU3. It was the equivalent to Mario killing all the Goombas and getting to Bowser and not beating him or letting him go and saying **** Peach.

    My fan theory... they could have brought in Ellies Mom or Dad find out what caused the infection. They might do that with TLOU3, but I am over this **** show of a game.

    If Abby was different it could have been redeemable. I just did not give a **** about her or her crew. I wanted them all dead. I Still want Abby dead.    … Expand
  6. Jhonyi
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm really sad and upset because of hiring someone knows nothing about creating a story I'll have to do nothing with the emotional drama instead of saying that we hate the lgbtq community you naughty dog has to understand that we areF***ing upset cuz you ended Jewel just like a rat like he's nothing oh my God what were you thinking when you wrote the story I'm really upset cuz I never listen to the spoilers and I've the end I spent $60 on nothing.… Expand
  7. rockkbull
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    If the first installment is about arrogance weighing the value of life, the sequel is about the cycle of revenge.
    Both are in harmony within the big theme of restoring humanity.
    But I don't know how many people can endure the arrogance of this sequel. It was a courageous ending to the moral dilemma when the first part said it was more important to save a single girl in front of the eyes    If the first installment is about arrogance weighing the value of life, the sequel is about the cycle of revenge.
    Both are in harmony within the big theme of restoring humanity.
    But I don't know how many people can endure the arrogance of this sequel.
    It was a courageous ending to the moral dilemma when the first part said it was more important to save a single girl in front of the eyes than the lives of millions of people who could be saved in the future.
    The sequel, however, doesn't make sense to everyone except some of the producers that revenge is circulating, so only the producers act as if they can purify the world with special aesthetics and moral judgment.
    With such an attitude, he insults, belies, ridicules, and preaches those who truly loved the main characters of the previous series.
    To sum up, it's doctrinaire.
    This sequel crossed the line when producers forced Abby to steer and learn lessons.    … Expand
  8. ShadowOfDemise
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I put on a spoiler alert I this one but I'm not even gonna give out any spoilers cause this was so crap that it doesnt even need any spoilers for it to be ruined because it already is.… Expand
  9. Jshshs222dfdd
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Political propaganda and just a **** game in general, no idea why they would release a game that was instead of targeting the audience of tlou1 targeted sjws who dont even own a video game
  10. kahyu6
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The main problem of this game is the plot is sucks, it simply treats the lovers of Part 1 as garbage and the producers try to hide the issues by blaming you as an anti-LGBT player, what a joke.… Expand
  11. jamayagami
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Story of **** dont buy it graphic it's amazing but story destroy everything
  12. Gegner
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Эта игра – шедевр и мне морально больно смотреть, как её оценку принижают, только из за того, что там якобы "ЛГБТ повестка". Да, она там присутствует, но в таких критически малых дозах, что если не присматриваться ты и не заметишь. Поэтому я смело ставлю 10 баллов, говорю разработчикам спасибо, от всей души, и рекомендую игру к покупке всем, кто прочёл сей отзыв.
    Всего вам доброго.    Эта игра – шедевр и мне морально больно смотреть, как её оценку принижают, только из за того, что там якобы "ЛГБТ повестка". Да, она там присутствует, но в таких критически малых дозах, что если не присматриваться ты и не заметишь. Поэтому я смело ставлю 10 баллов, говорю разработчикам спасибо, от всей души, и рекомендую игру к покупке всем, кто прочёл сей отзыв.
    Всего вам доброго.
  13. Ezio47
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    i respect every women in this world, i don't see men above women, but feminists f** em they ruin every f***** good thing in this world, and now the turn for games ,f*** f*** f***.
  14. Bayzor
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    O jogo é muito bom, não perfeito como alguns estão dizendo mais também não é um lixo,
    tem mecânicas, gráficos, e jogabilidade incríveis.
  15. LeverenZ
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    If you liked the gameplay of the first one, you'll love this. Levels are much more open and it feels less artificial. The graphics are the best i've ever seen on a console. Many new likeable characters get introduced and we really get to know our favourites from part one, in good and in bad ways.
    The story isn't just a simple hero story. Ellie and Joel don't just save the day. The story    If you liked the gameplay of the first one, you'll love this. Levels are much more open and it feels less artificial. The graphics are the best i've ever seen on a console. Many new likeable characters get introduced and we really get to know our favourites from part one, in good and in bad ways.
    The story isn't just a simple hero story. Ellie and Joel don't just save the day. The story is more complex than just the hero getting betrayed like in Uncharted for example and then getting back up. People expected twists and turns in the story leading to a hero winning whatever they fought for.

    Maybe this is why people don't like it. Maybe it's too real. This game puts you into a moral vice.    … Expand
  16. michadbr
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played through the game in about 20 hours, and I must say, this is a masterpiece to me. Apart from some pacing issues in the story, everything was an amazing experience. The gameplay is a mayor upgrade from the first game, but still has the core of that game, so if you didn't like that gameplay then you probably won't enjoy the gameplay of the second game. The visuals are the best I've ever seen on PS4 and I couldn't stop using the photo mode every two seconds. The sound design is ofcourse also beautiful and makes the atmosphere even more immersive. The story also took a very different path than the first game. Most people don't like way Joel's death was handled and the character Abby. I'm actually fine with the way Joel's death was done and his choices don't seem unrealistic to me. The different perspectives you play through during the story also make a lot of sense and show more of the theme of no clear bad guys or good guys. I liked Abby's character and playing as her also showed the "good" side of her. People are also unhappy with the ending but I really think it makes sense. At the last moment Ellie comes to the realization of the cost of revenge and because of that she let's Abby go. That was her only way of finding peace with Joel's death and she realizes that. It has the same feeling as the first games ending and made me even more emotional. Overall, this is a game I would definitely recommend. It is definitely not a game for everyone though. The story takes a way different route and certainly for fans with specific expectations, this may not be an enjoyable experience for them. Next to that, reading the leaks afterwards, I understand why the game would seem very bad. But most of the narrative has been left out in that, and I think people really need to have played this game/watched the ENTIRE playthrough (not just a couple hours) to form a good opinion. Most people are basing their opinions on Joel's death and the fact you play as Abby for 40% of the game, but I think that's unjustified. And even if it had a garbage story, I'd actually still buy it because the gameplay, visuals and scenery are still **** amazing. But with this great revenge story with it, it's a 10/10 for me. (And yes, 10/10 doesn't mean it has zero flaws. But this is definitely my game of the year and it may even be one of my favourite games of all time, so it deserves a 10.)… Expand
  17. hibiku
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    the game is utter garbage. it’s basically a sjw wet dreams mix with bad storytelling, the characters were all of sudden became a different people, this game just tried to shove a lgbtq political agenda and have the game main writer fired because of their disagreement, please do me a favor and dont buy this game and if you called me hokophobic, well im not i liked playing life is strangethe game is utter garbage. it’s basically a sjw wet dreams mix with bad storytelling, the characters were all of sudden became a different people, this game just tried to shove a lgbtq political agenda and have the game main writer fired because of their disagreement, please do me a favor and dont buy this game and if you called me hokophobic, well im not i liked playing life is strange which is a gay story, bad game are just bad… Expand
  18. N3phastus
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Looks wonderfull, but history is terrible pushing agendas that are not good for me or the children that we know will play this game, besides PG rating that should have been 18+ and not only M. Gave me the same feeling of last season of Designated Survivor, completely biased gender relation agenda, feel sorry that a company like Naughty Dog went in this direction
  19. JChalas
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Visually, the game is one of the best ever created. When it comes to the story, it is really horrendous. Poor narration choices, bad character development. Very long story, a big part of which boring and repetitive and a disappointing ending. The gameplay is exactly the same as the first one. By itself it is a very mediocre game and when compared to the first game, it is overwhelminglyVisually, the game is one of the best ever created. When it comes to the story, it is really horrendous. Poor narration choices, bad character development. Very long story, a big part of which boring and repetitive and a disappointing ending. The gameplay is exactly the same as the first one. By itself it is a very mediocre game and when compared to the first game, it is overwhelmingly disappointing.… Expand
  20. Cumlord
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game graphics are goods but the story try so hard to be good it turn into a huge disappointment. I couldn't even finish it, they kill my favorite character then make me play as the killer. Trying so hard to finish the game so it worth the money i paid but i couldn't.… Expand
  21. 675
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    Resolveram destruir a história do jogo para lacrar....isso é incrível parabéns!
  22. Millerjehu
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Just an improvement in every aspect over the first one. Brilliant story and really fun gameplay
  23. seb5304
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hskakdkakss jdkakfiaidis cjsjdjxsdddddddd ifisifisifisididid udiaifiaidiaidiadi… Expand
  24. nguyentruonglin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Game went woke and ruined the legacy of the first. Garbage.worst sequel I’ve ever played
  25. PipeSoares
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    If u think this game deserves any score lower than 10, ypu should never touch a controller ever again
  26. Gggamer12
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story could have been better and player should have a choice to kill abby not fuking dev… Expand
  27. luke110
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    don’t trust the review bombs. great game if you actually play through the whole thing
  28. lastofus2isnice
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not entirely sure why this game is getting so much hate by the fan base to the point of "review bombing". It's extreme, to say the least. Disclaimer - I haven't finished the game yet so maybe the ending is what possibly set all this drama off. But I do know that even if the ending is terrible, I'm still having fun playing this game so far and I intend to finish it. It is definitely not worth the lowest rating possible on every reviewing platform; although it is everyone's right to give whatever score they choose even if it is the lowest. I just hope that they are considering every aspect of the game and giving a fair, unbiased (to others review bombing) score.

    The original game is currently one of my favorite games of all time. The story focused on two characters who weren't too sure of each other at first, but alongside the player, started "warming up" to each other and developing an unbreakable bond. Thus, the player developing an extreme emotional connection (or at least I did) to the characters that was (SPOILER) later suddenly shattered in the sequel (SPOILER OVER). Then we have the core of the story; a "zombie" apocalypse that is a bit of a twist. Instead of the typical virus outbreak and hordes of relatively normal looking walking dead, the core story revolves around a fungus outbreak that acts extraordinarily different than the former. They aren't the typical walking dead, they're over-grown fungal covered and parasitically controlled monsters. Lastly, we have the gameplay. It's very similar to the Resident Evil series. Except less puzzlely, much more action and sudden events intensive, and more cut scenes between areas due to the heavily story-driven nature of the game. All of which I love and make me prefer the game over the Resident Evil series.

    The sequel, as you would expect, overall improves on the basis of the previous game. I've played past the part where (SPOILER) Joel dies (SPOILER OVER) so I know that the original emotional connection with the previous main characters is semi faded away but I still find the story engaging enough. Would I say it's better than the first game? No, obviously not. But it is generally difficult for any game to outshine the original. The first time you play something, you develop a first time experience that acts also as a bias, tilting the scales in its favor compared to the sequel(s). All I'm saying is that the first game's story was amazing and the second game's might not as amazing, but it is still decent at the very least.

    The gameplay is more fun than the first game's. The new attack dodging ability is really cool, I just think that it is a little too easy to dodge most enemies attacks. I am playing the game on "SURVIVOR" mode which is the hardest difficulty that can be picked, unless there are harder ones unlocked after beating the game for the first time. Given I was playing on the hardest difficulty, I found that enemy attacks were way too slow to hit me so it became apparent that I could just punch/slash the absolute !%$# out of everything instead of using ammo or stealth. That's a bit of an over exaggeration, there were points were I ran out of ammo and had to resort to stealth, but it made me feel like a badass fighter. I also found that you can take an unhuman amount of bullets before dying. I was being shot like 4 - 5 times before running out of health which became felt way too easy on the hardest difficulty. In real life, you'd be lucky to survive one shot depending on the impact location. I think they should make it 1 shot then 2 shots with health upgrades on the hardest mode. They definitely should do some difficulty retweaking in terms of player damage. Lastly, the stealth is a little too easy. They added a full prone feature so you can lie on your stomach and crawl. It's slow but it basically makes you invisible to enemies even if they are like 5 feet away. Combine that with the craftable silences, which by the way I always had one crafted, and you're easily a "skilled" assassin with next to no effort compared to typical stealth action.

    Some say the story is lacking; I agree that the story is definitely not as good compared to the original game's, but overall the game is good. Needs a bit of tweaking in difficulty/balance but it is just about as fun as the first game. I'm probably gonna get a lot of hate for this review for holding an unpopular opinion; so be it. The game is fun for me and no one or group is going to deny that fact. If this game was zero fun, then I'd score it a 0 but that's not what I think and I'm standing by it.    … Expand
  29. metacritic07
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    **** your story line....is really bad people no waitng this **** last of us 2 deserve this
  30. UpriverPuppy
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine you have a favorite movie. A movie about a beautiful relationship being formed between Two people. Who grow from strangers to family in a masterfully written tale. Who would sacrifice anything for each other’s safety and well-being.

    Now imagine that after 7 years you are given a sequel to that movie. You imagine the wonderful adventures these two will go on, and how much it will mean to you, especially now that the relationship is already formed. And you excitedly go sit down to watch the sequel, and as soon as you hit play, a strange jacked up woman beats the main character to death with a golf club and then the rest of the movie is about her love life.

    That is literally this game.

    The story is so forced that there are times I had to pause the game and think of the motivations of the character because I couldn’t comprehend what the reasons were for doing what they were doing. Making me feel that I was missing something..... but I wasn’t.

    On top of that this game took inclusivity, which is by its nature a great thing, and cranked it up to 400,000% to the point that I wasn’t sure if I was watching something progressive or regressive. When my team is made up of a female bodybuilder, a physically handicapped woman, a transgender man, a lesbian couple, an interracial couple, a Jewish woman, many various minorities, and a pregnant woman... and at the same time the two strongest white male leads (who were the heroes of the first installment) have their IQs dropped to 15 so the writers can have them walk into the most obvious trap ever; I’m left questioning if what I’m watching is actually progressive, or borderline condescending.

    I feel betrayed, and it is very sad because the actual gameplay is rather fun... the graphics are amazing... and It’s being built on the foundation of the story of one of the best games of all time. The ingredients are there for this to succeed tremendously. But it doesn’t. The character you play as is so insanely unlikable that there are moments where you are rooting for the people you’re being asked to kill to kill you. As that would make you feel better. This game puts you in a position where you will set your controller down and say. “I don’t want to do this, I just want to have fun, why are you making me do this?”    … Expand
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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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