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. pikapi
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Please fire Neil Druckmann, he ruined the game. The script is a piece of ****
  2. wdwd
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    poor shallow story destroyed the game .tlou1 is my favorite game,but I will carefully consider whether I will buy Naughty Dog games in the future.
  3. Hawkeyedies
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Doing the cardinal sin of reviewing a game before I have finished it...but with good reason.
    Tonight I hit the 25 hour mark on TLOU2 and have entered what I assume to be the end game: no spoilers...
    Naughty dog have not only created one of the finest gaming experiences of this console generation, but one of the most incredible stories ever told across any form of media. This is a truly    Doing the cardinal sin of reviewing a game before I have finished it...but with good reason.
    Tonight I hit the 25 hour mark on TLOU2 and have entered what I assume to be the end game: no spoilers...

    Naughty dog have not only created one of the finest gaming experiences of this console generation, but one of the most incredible stories ever told across any form of media. This is a truly bleak game, sprinkled with just enough humour and beauty so as to never become a chore. At no point in my playthrough have I ever been anything but absolutely enthralled. With each 'day' spent traversing the breathtaking imagining of post apocolyptic Seattle, gameplay builds through sequences of open world exploration; hunting for supplies to upgrade your ever growing arsenal of guns, ammo & tactical weaponry (the weapon upgrade animations are fantastic) before a genuinely best in class stealth experience takes over. Enemy AI is smart, coordinated and designed to constantly keep you moving and thinking. The game does an excellent job of keeping the pressure on. As with all story driven games I play on normal difficulty, and the challenge is worthy of plenty of deaths but never enough to break you're spirit. I did find that when restarting at a checkpoint, the game would reposition an enemy who was causing particular trouble which was helpful. All of this swells to cruscendo's of truly brutal and white knuckle action. Some of the things you are asked to do as a player will stay with you for a long time, and the truly staggering violence almost never comes off as tacky. (Although admittedly, one encounter in particular whilst on the hunt for a boat was a bit much...)

    The infected don't present as much of a challenge, but the use of lighting and sound design create an atmosphere that is genuinely terrifying. The main challenge that is presented with infected enemies is not how to kill them, but which ones to kill fist. As with the previous game, music is used to outstanding effect and is entwined within the story beautifully to bookend sequences. Ellie music shop acoustic rendition of a classic song a real emotional highlight to rival 'the giraffe moment' from the first game.

    Technically the game runs buttery smooth on my launch ps4, and although the issue of turbo fan kicks in I have experienced no performance issues whatsoever.

    You must experience this game, its as simple as that. The low user score is a sad reflection of todays society, and should be ignored by any rational consumer. Yet the review bombs act as almost the perfect metaphor for the last of us 2's overarching themes. People will go to extraordinary lengths to destroy their enemy, yet despite all of our percieved differences - everybody bleeds the same colour.    … Expand
  4. Colby
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I felt like a review of this game is necessary despite never writing one before. To begin, the game's graphics and sound design are some of the best the console has ever received, The characters include the ones we know and love, but are soon pushed aside as a new story begins to develop, one of what unbridled rage can do to a person. I will admit that some of the games moments becameI felt like a review of this game is necessary despite never writing one before. To begin, the game's graphics and sound design are some of the best the console has ever received, The characters include the ones we know and love, but are soon pushed aside as a new story begins to develop, one of what unbridled rage can do to a person. I will admit that some of the games moments became tiresome due to the structure of the story. I believe that the game's core story is nearly on par with the first in the series. However, as I said, due to the less confident, less conventional plot structure, the character building and motivation falls a bit flat until the very end. This is where I think the game truly shines, with the whole story in mind. The new characters are not made to be liked, but compared to the ones we knew before. A pair that will do anything to protect each other and survive. I do hope to see them return in the Last of Us: Part III, if that's ever possible, as Joel and Ellie's story has come to a depressing, bitter sweet end.… Expand
  5. Paulinho15rft
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
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  6. Zahard
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Bad game, bad history, only good graphics everything else is bad. Waste of money
  7. imxandy
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A história do jogo na minha opinião é incrível, confesso que realmente fiquei puto com a morte do Joel, mas mesmo assim não muda o fato de eu ter amado a história.

    E eu achei essencial terem coloco os temas LGBT no jogo, algo que era óbvio que iriam reclamar.

    E o final vai de cada um, a vingança arrancou tudo que podia da Ellie e mostrou a escuridão de suas consequências e o ato de vingança

    Mas algo que resume as pessoas que estão criticando o jogo é: falta de empatia e preconceito.    … Expand
  8. mgeppet
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    The game was boring and the new characters do not convey a reality of their feelings, social issues addressed improperly and forcibly and a very weak story in relation to the previous one.
  9. GodOfWordo
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect for all People its so good. Like the first game. Or better
  10. Robertneville
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    I am a huge fan of last of us 1. That being said this game is the next level as far as feel goes. I enjoyed the feel of the game. The pacing was decent but this is a short game. No way we waited 7 years for such a short game. Secondly there is no multiplayer. How dare you try to release the multiplayer separately to gouge us? Thirdly, i could’ve done without the romance. The last of us 1I am a huge fan of last of us 1. That being said this game is the next level as far as feel goes. I enjoyed the feel of the game. The pacing was decent but this is a short game. No way we waited 7 years for such a short game. Secondly there is no multiplayer. How dare you try to release the multiplayer separately to gouge us? Thirdly, i could’ve done without the romance. The last of us 1 did not have this aspect and was better for it. Idrc if Elle is a lesbian but to have it repeatedly stuffed down my throat was a bit unexpected and i would not have purchased this game if it was made clear that it was going to be the dominant topic of the game. I had such high hopes, only to be disappointed. I’m most upset about multiplayer, and paying sixty bucks for a game that’s only 15 hours long.… Expand
  11. nikarawa
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego, me encanto todo, banda sonora, graficos, TODO.
    No le dejo el 10 sinplemente porque me ubiese gustado que Joel muriera mas tarde en el juego y no tan temprano.
    Habia veces en las que lloraba cuando Ellie se ponia a tocar la guitarra y cantaba esas canciones.
    Me gustaria que hagan una parte 3 en la que se desarrolle las adolecencia de Ellie junto a Joel.
    No se desanimen por las calificaciones que les dan, es un excelente juego.    … Expand
  12. Nbj711
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Don’t let the review bomb change your mind. it’s a great game, a very worthy sequel to one of the greatest games of all time!
  13. Akon1993
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU PART 1 is excellent. The whole story of part 2 is trash. Out of my expectation… Expand
  14. JamesWBA
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the most disappointing game of the current gen such lazy writing from the developers so Abby kills Joel you go through the game killing everyone in your way doing some very questionable things not to mention you play 50% of the game as Abby it builds up to the last fight between Ellie & Abby Ellie is about to kill Abby sees a vision of Joel thinks screw it then lets Abby go thats it no pay off you thought Mass Effect 3 ending was bad this is worse sorry ND you screwed up on this one… Expand
  15. Surdo_sama503
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es bueno ni tanto pero bueno no conecté con el personaje secundario pero me entretuvo… Expand
  16. ALFABLASTER
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. en ocasiones la gente quiere expresarse sin sentirse atacado por dar tu opinión, pero yo creo, que toda opinión es valida cuando tiene cierto fundamento , the last of us 2 es un juego que tiene muchas emociones encontradas en mi, los gráficos indudablemente son excepcionales , el sonido es muy rico y variado en los entornos generando una ambientación única el los sitios con sus respectivas animaciones que los detonan y deja entrever el talento de los diseñadores del juego. en su apartado audiovisual no deveria de sorprendernos viniendo de naughty dogs. pero a laves tiene algo que de merita al juego enormemente y es su historia, cuando yo juego algo siempre espero ver una armonía en todos sus elementos pero no halle eso en su interior de guion, me sentí defraudado por el desenlace de personajes y de historia, es como comer algo que sabe bien pero también tiene un olor nada grato, si al final de cada bocado no te quitaras de la mente que su olor te desagrada pero a la ves sabe exquisito y no tiene nada que ver con la orientación sexual de los personajes sino el como se les condujo en cada acontecimiento en el trayecto final de la trama. para mi suma incoherencia la poca determinación de la protagonista en su objetivo final es como una traición a a la confianza de sus seres queridos que velaron por ella, en un mundo tan ruin y malvado no cabe el arrepentimiento si tu ya no tienes nada que perder. la personaje principal ellie demostró ser una genocida de sangre fría por necesidad y no por gusto, para proteger a los suyos y a su ves para terminar perdonadle la vida ala villana?… Expand
  17. somehowdamaged
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    I do not understand why they did with this game. We all waited 7 years for this game to come out just to be disappointed by the way this game planed out. We are forced to play as an character the kill a fan favorite of the franchise.
  18. Bk201v1
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    The vast difference in user and critic scores goes to show just how out of touch these people are with the real people who play this game. I gave this game a 3 just because it had beautiful visuals. The story of part two **** on everything that was established in the first game. Horribly disrespectful to fans like me who waited 7 years for this game.
  19. Brazweller
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been anticipating the release of this game for 7 years. I tried not to read any spoilers because I personally beleived that there is no way that they could possibly do anything to this game that would make me not like it. The gameplay is almost exactly as it was in 2013 and has very few improvements. The graphics look good as they should being 2020. The story is what this game is all about. Trust me when I say that without the great story of the first one it would have been a very mediocre game itself. I just dont understand how nobody at the company was able to say "Uhum......this is not going to go over well because the story is SH!T" After the death of Joel i completely uninstalled. It just blows my mind what kind of idiot would actually come up with this crap. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! DO NOT BUY...........Garbage game… Expand
  20. Jeffoutlast
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    the game is amazing both in the visual and gameplay, maybe the story is not the best but it is a game that you should give the opportunity, maybe it can surprise you
  21. Tadusku
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This is my first review for a game. After having played this game, while the graphics are wonderful and the game definitely keeps you on your toes at times, the story is sadly lacking and forces you to play as a highly unlikable character for half of the game after killing off a key character to the story.. I recommend the game for people that have not played the first one, but I can notThis is my first review for a game. After having played this game, while the graphics are wonderful and the game definitely keeps you on your toes at times, the story is sadly lacking and forces you to play as a highly unlikable character for half of the game after killing off a key character to the story.. I recommend the game for people that have not played the first one, but I can not recommend the game to any fan of the original.… Expand
  22. itzcuintli
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    La narrativa está horrible. La peor historia que he jugado. Vaya tristeza.
  23. PotatoGobelin
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Overall, I would say this game is a bad idea with great execution.
    On the technical level the game is quite amazing, super good looking and solid physics.
    On the gameplay level, it can become quite repetitive and predictable at time. The AI is nothing to amazing, basically the same as in the first game. Even though there was some effort to upgrade the existing stuff from the first game    Overall, I would say this game is a bad idea with great execution.
    On the technical level the game is quite amazing, super good looking and solid physics.
    On the gameplay level, it can become quite repetitive and predictable at time.
    The AI is nothing to amazing, basically the same as in the first game. Even though there was some effort to upgrade the existing stuff from the first game they are still quite stupid, predictable and exploitable (stabbing all the enemy one by one in the same map corner and stuff like that).
    The story is the real deal breaker which is a shame a game built around it.    … Expand
  24. Ronnkkelly
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half of the game is a literal 10/10, the story turns into more of a message for SJW's and a feminist weird movement. Look im all for respecting what ever the **** the current issue is, which seems to be everything now a days, but they turned this game into a message rather than an amazing story, they forgot their roots and force you to be apart of this bs... they mislead everyone with fake scenes from trailers and just absolutly cram their agenda down your throat. People play games for an escape from reality and when you put real world issues like this into a game about a zombie apocalypse, it makes people question the developers intentions. I really hate to say it but the story is terrible and SPOILER alert if your not aware, you are forced to play as the antagonist for 8 hours, its absurd... i give it a 3 / 10 . Honestly it hurts me to even say that, maybe I'm a "bigot", maybe m not "woke" enough... idk but this story ****ing sucks. What a let down after waiting 7 years... this is what the fans get, this is honestly one of the worst things to happen in 2020.… Expand
  25. MysticShadow496
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    Graphics are great and gameplay is fine. The story is the real problem here. It's just disappointing to me. This is my first review 5/10
  26. Alexgr
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    A história tá extremamente mal feita, simplesmente cagaram nós personagens excelentes do jogo anterior, dá tristeza de ver fazerem isso com esse game.
  27. RCR98
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off this is NOT getting a low score because of any LGBTQ representation in the game, in fact I love to see it in games and movies. It’s getting a low score because of a horrible plot and an even worse character death, used for the sole purpose of giving a reason for Ellie to go on another cross country adventure. Joel deserves better.… Expand
  28. JosefBarker
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog have created a superb follow up to the original. The gameplay is smooth, the characters are relatable, the world is beautiful and real. This game ties up so many loose ends that were created in the original. I absolutely love this game, if you liked the original you need to finish this game. Without a doubt one of the highest quality PS4 exclusives. This game will go down inNaughty Dog have created a superb follow up to the original. The gameplay is smooth, the characters are relatable, the world is beautiful and real. This game ties up so many loose ends that were created in the original. I absolutely love this game, if you liked the original you need to finish this game. Without a doubt one of the highest quality PS4 exclusives. This game will go down in history as a monumental achievement not only in-game design but graphics and narrative. Naughty Dog have never made a bad game and they should be treasured.… Expand
  29. Szyang
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost everyone agrees that technical part of this game is top notch, story though is different story as it maybe is the most divisive and controversial among fandom across all favourite franchise. Everyone has their opinions, lets respect that.
    I personally like this game, it’s one of the most unique story-telling experiences i had in my life. I understand why certain people hate this game, and it’s the same reason why i love it.
    I hate Abby for joel’s death , i want to avenge his death so badly that i killed all WLF soldier in the most brutal ways. But then in the second half of the game, We got to control Abby, this murderer that killed our beloved characters. I dislike this part of the game at first, but when i experience what she felt and her lifes, i understand that no one is villain in this game. There’s no hero or bad guy in this game, everyone has it’s own motivation, people they cared about.
    Abby, is just another human being, like us.
    The ending is good also, Ellie didnt get to avenge Abby. She know Joel will never want Ellie to become the person he was after Sarah death, he wants Ellie to live happily with her lover, do things that she love to do, she deserves a better life than becoming killing machine. Even if Ellie did kill Abby, some people will eventually try to find her out and avenge her, potentially putting Dina and JJ , or even tommy in danger. She knows Joel wouldnt want that, so she let Abby go.
    Story itself is good, but the way story is told can be better in my opinion.
    If there’s a part3 , lets just hope Ellie is treated well, that kid suffers too much…..    … Expand
  30. monochrome77
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    A beggar-like game that forcibly injects a beggar-like thought without thinking about the user
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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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