The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Zataros
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Este juego está entre lo mejor de la generación. El gameplay supera en todo a su antecesor. La historia puede gustar más o menos pero impacta mucho. Técnicamente es lo mejor de la generación junto a Red Dead Redemption 2. No le hagan caso a las malas notas. La mayoría son haters de Sony que no tocaron el juego ni con un palo y también se encuentra gente homofóbica.
  2. Arturvpc
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This An absolute masterpiece, from the writing, to the graphics, it's some of the best games ever 10/10
  3. Ryanl
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Overall, this game was an amazing sequel to what is my all-time favorite game. The graphics are out of this world realistic, the controls are easy to handle with some new mechanics put in place. My only problems with the game are its pacing is off and the story could've been put together in a better way. But overall, THe Last of Us Part 2 was an exceptionally good game that is definitelyOverall, this game was an amazing sequel to what is my all-time favorite game. The graphics are out of this world realistic, the controls are easy to handle with some new mechanics put in place. My only problems with the game are its pacing is off and the story could've been put together in a better way. But overall, THe Last of Us Part 2 was an exceptionally good game that is definitely one of the best for this generation of gaming.… Expand
  4. scottydosntknow
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I avoided all spoilers before i went in, and really enjoyed the game. I don't know why people are hating on it so much.
  5. JAX85
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best game of this generation and the best good ending for the 8th generation , Amazing story , perfect graphic and awesome game play !!! listen to your heart and buy this game!
  6. apoorve
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Naughty dogs delivers another gem... Environment is very detailed, and minor world details, emotions on characters faces are shown to perfection.
    Game is not for kids, its for grown ups who can digest cruel world of TLOU. Graphics and game play is flawless.
    Zombie encounters are exhilarating and human encounters are equally exhausting.
    Truly a master piece... Cant wait to replay it in PS5.
  7. crampedstyle
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing follow up. Gameplay takes everything great about the first game and ramps it up to an 11. Story is phenomenal. Best game of its generation.
  8. SDiNardo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es un viaje épico, maravilloso y muy intenso, que amplía a la perfección una historia que ya era impecable. Todo crece y se llenan espacios que no sabíamos que existían, agregando matices. Ya no hay buenos y malos o blanco y negro, sino una escala de grises que nos hace comprender, cuestionar y debatir.
  9. lovk1y
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    the game is amazing! don’t listen those haters. we all know how it works these days.
  10. Lechuga194x
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    For me is the best game i've ever play, enjoy it till the end :D
    Stop the hate ppl, the game is awesome
  11. NicoleCativa
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best pieces of art I've ever played, loved evey single bit of this game, and I truly felt the game got me trapped into it. If it doesn't win the GOTY, idk what will!
  12. Ctenidae
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Not as good as the first game. But still a hell of a ride!! Ignore the many zeros and go buy it.
  13. smartestbox
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I sincerely do not understand why people stoke the game. And given that it takes at least 20 hours to complete, the estimates put in the first hours of the release suggest that there are a considerable number of people who have unhealthy prejudices, but this is just my guess.

    The game is a masterpiece. Do not listen to anyone, just play for yourself, and you will understand that the    I sincerely do not understand why people stoke the game. And given that it takes at least 20 hours to complete, the estimates put in the first hours of the release suggest that there are a considerable number of people who have unhealthy prejudices, but this is just my guess.

    The game is a masterpiece. Do not listen to anyone, just play for yourself, and you will understand that the story is rather difficult and sad, sometimes unexpected, but worthy of attention. Undoubtedly, I would like to see some points differently, but Neil is therefore (at least for me) an exemplary screenwriter, because he does his work without looking at someone else's opinion, that is, reflects his vision.
    If you really want to see an extraordinary plot, feel free to buy.
    P.S. I want to write a lot of things, but I understand that spoilers :)    … Expand
  14. bg6333
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I finished my first playthrough almost two days ago. Across all media platforms, I haven’t experienced a fictional story that has impacted me more than the The Last of Us Part II. If you are one of the many on this site that appear to have provided a score to this game before completing the experience, I strongly encourage you to see it through to the end and take some time to reflect onI finished my first playthrough almost two days ago. Across all media platforms, I haven’t experienced a fictional story that has impacted me more than the The Last of Us Part II. If you are one of the many on this site that appear to have provided a score to this game before completing the experience, I strongly encourage you to see it through to the end and take some time to reflect on the experience before sharing your thoughts. Aside from the story, the technical achievements of the game objectively are improvements over what was offered in Part I- gameplay mechanics, environments, visuals, sound, and acting (facial animations are insane), and enemy AI. To sum up my take on this game, I experienced a necessary, satisfying, and compelling continuation of the story provided in Part I. I cannot imagine a more fitting continuation of the story, and I recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed Part I.… Expand
  15. Hibber
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Wonderful story, writing, gameplay, sound design, and AI. I have never seen a game do what part 2 has done. Re-defining what a game is that makes you think and feel.
  16. silvers_snakes
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The game spends its entirety destroying the characters you knew from the first game. The only thing about Joel that even slightly resembles the character we love is his character model. The visuals are by far the best i've seen on any console game, and the level design/locations are built very well. The AI feels like it belongs in a game from 2014, and the secondary main character movesThe game spends its entirety destroying the characters you knew from the first game. The only thing about Joel that even slightly resembles the character we love is his character model. The visuals are by far the best i've seen on any console game, and the level design/locations are built very well. The AI feels like it belongs in a game from 2014, and the secondary main character moves like a GTA IV character. The gameplay feels like its half a decade old, disappointingly the moments you find yourself actually feeling challenged and enjoying an encounter usually turn out to be entirely scripted, meaning you spend 20 minutes fighting a "mini boss" just to realize the only reason the encounter was difficult at all is because you are meant to lose regardless of how you perform. doesn't exactly feel rewarding to find out you would've gotten the same ending to a fight if you didnt touch your controller and let the monster beat you in 3 seconds. All in all this game is a massive disappointment to anyone expecting a true attempt to continue the beloved story, this game shouldn't even be considered TLOU2, its essentially a new IP that reuses assets, names and voice actors. Collapse… Expand
  17. k1lj
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with a solid story. Technically brilliant with incredible sound. Must play, of course.
  18. Mannar
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing storyline, graphics and physics. Can't stop playing it 22 hrs in the game.

    Just finished it, amazing ending. What an experience that was.
  19. SherSHun
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Красивая картинка, неплохой сюжет. Жаль что некоторые повороты читаются заранее. персонажи в целом приятные (когда происходит их раскрытие, как в случае с Эбби). концовка не то что бы внезапная, но что то подобное и ожидалось. Оценка крайне занижена. Да, в игре слишком сильно сделан акцент на нетрадиционно ориентированных персонажей, что по сути ни как не влияет ни на игру ни на сюжет.… Expand
  20. vanclyce
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    It challenges ur process/criteria of liking a game. Gets you very much invested emotionally to what happens, i absolutely loved it
  21. Master_Shake
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This a without question the best game that I've ever played. It is better than the first game in every way- Graphics, Gameplay, Audio, Story. Looking forward to replaying this on the PS5.
  22. Andz141
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game thanks naughty dog. Wonderfully written some people aren’t going to be happy but haters gonna hate. Been waiting for this since the first one I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. A fitting end to a great game. Story 10/10
    Writing 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Voice acting mo cap 10/10
    Replay ability 10/10
    Value for money 10/10
    Needs a sequel 0/10
    Thanks again naughty dog and on to new game+
  23. tjosephubert
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us — Part II is the most profoundly human, viscerally violent, lachrymose game I have ever played. It is tied together with beautiful graphics, immersive gameplay, and a stellar soundtrack. In my life, few games have caused me to reflect so deeply on the motivations of characters, and displayed such realism depicting their deaths. It is as controversial as it is beloved, but I will express why, in my opinion, this game is so noteworthy.

    While The Last of Us struggled somewhat with lackluster gameplay, it’s sequel corrects all the original’s shortcomings. While some gameplay aspects remain, such as the scavenging and required stealth, many things have been adjusted and tweaked for a better overall experience. Combat is more fluid and responsive, with breathtaking animation for all the characters that adds to the immersion. A few mechanics have been added, including the ability to prone. This new ability allows you to hide under gaps in buildings and military trucks, amongst other things. Another new addition is a dedicated doge button. When fully mastered, players can dodge and counter an enemy’s attack, cause devastating blows which add a sense of desperation to each attack. The most notable tweak, however, is the shooting mechanic. Shooting now feels more refined, and hit and kill indicators have been added. As a whole, where the gameplay felt repetitive in the original, it now feels more fully realized, refined, and mature; it’s been polished with a shiny, new veneer.

    Moving on, what would this game be without a good narrative? As always, Naughty Dog displays their masterful story telling. Once again, you’re introduced to Ellie, who is now older and more mature. In contrast to the first game, you now play as her through the majority of the game. She has settled into a semi-idealistic lifestyle in Jackson. Though she retains some of her iconic cheerful, quirky banter, you find that she’s grown into a quieter, more reserved adult (perhaps from her emotional traumas). Halfway through the game, you learn it is a story told in parallels between Ellie and her counterpart, Abby.

    Abby is similar to Ellie in almost all regards. Like Ellie, she is a survivor hellbent on revenge. Robbed of someone once close to her, she would sacrifice anything to avenge their murder, and she does. It is this act of revenge that propels the story onwards; and brings Ellie to her hometown of Seattle, Washington. Here, the two eventually battle one another. Because of their similarities, their fight is extremely painful to watch — and even more painful to play through.

    Sadly, both characters have wonderful character traits; even sadder, they both have abysmal flaws. Both characters are extremely loyal to their loved ones to a fault — literally, as both go to great lengths
    to avenge the murders of their respective loved ones. Ellie’s biggest flaw stems from the guilt of being “saved” by Joel. Her counterpart’s stems from the devastation of losing loved ones. Throughout the game, countless lives are lost in seemingly pointless deaths. The dark reality of these deaths is that they’re caused by the shared blind loyalty both characters have. It is simultaneously their greatest strength and their greatest flaw. It is, as established in the previous game, the same corrupt love that propelled Joel’s selfish decision to save Ellie (blinding him to all the countless lives that would be lost). Overall, it’s story carefully tackles heavy themes of revenge, hatred, and the intoxicatingly self-destructive nature of violence. In conclusion, this is, arguably, the most thought-provoking game ever made. With new polished gameplay mechanics, it feels like the older brother to its predecessor. Its story constantly challenges its player to question motives, to abhor the violence its player is committing, and to challenge the desensitized nature of violence in video games. It is a game that stays with you long after you finish it, and it has enough replay value for you to play multiple times. In conclusion, this game is a masterpiece chalk full of Naughty Dog’s artistry and attention to detail both in fidelity and moral ambiguity. It’s story is as tragic as it is brutal, and it is an immaculate vision executed with near perfection; a truly worthy sequel.    … Expand
  24. Lolzorz11
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The first Last of Us game was not particularly amazing, it was a great story marred by pretty underwhelming mechanics so I did not expect a whole lot from the sequel. The sequel literally floored me, almost everything was improved dramatically over the first game.

    I never thought I'd see so much hate levied at this game which at first glance seems like    The first Last of Us game was not particularly amazing, it was a great story marred by pretty underwhelming mechanics so I did not expect a whole lot from the sequel. The sequel literally floored me, almost everything was improved dramatically over the first game.

    I never thought I'd see so much hate levied at this game which at first glance seems like evangelical-conservative-sovereign-citizen-kryptonite with almost every element being anathema to that world view but I think that's incidental to the random hate.

    It seems like in every comment I see about this game's ending that the people who hate it understand the ending, they just flatly refuse to accept it. This game constantly flies directly against US revenge culture which has always clashed heavily with Jesus's concept of forgiveness.

    This is why they don't offer a meaningful rebuttal to the message of this game, they just pick it apart like the babies picked apart The Last Jedi or Empire Strikes Back when they came out. The actual reaction to this game is what makes it a masterpiece more than the story itself.    … Expand
  25. JMARSseph
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Triggered much.... pathetic to see the review bombing for a game of such high quality. First all of the xbox fanboys just man up and shut up..go buy a ps4. This is far from the only title your missing out on. Second, those upset over Ellie being a lesbian its clear you are lonely and miserable exhibiting rage over a fictional characters sexual preference...its sad, pathetic really. Keep inTriggered much.... pathetic to see the review bombing for a game of such high quality. First all of the xbox fanboys just man up and shut up..go buy a ps4. This is far from the only title your missing out on. Second, those upset over Ellie being a lesbian its clear you are lonely and miserable exhibiting rage over a fictional characters sexual preference...its sad, pathetic really. Keep in mind it is you who are the snowflakes. I'd like to thank Naughty Dog for a game which they clearly put their all into it. I'm only 9 hours in but felt compelled to put a review in due to the nonsense here on metacritic which is a display of ignorance. The graphics, story, dialogue, music and gameplay are exceptional and improve on what was excellence in the first game. The characters communicate throughout giving a better sense of who they are and where they've come from. Anybody who played the first and enjoyed it surely will love this game...of course that's said if your manhood isn't affected by the lesbian presence which is not at all shoved down the players throat as I've read in some of these small people's reviews. A narrow mind is laughable and also explains why many on here are lonely and probably miserable. I'm stunned in 2020 that you all made this "political", but I'm not surprised. Anyway... this game is phenomenal and to buy into a snowflake narrative would be your loss if these opinions do in fact dissuade you from purchasing this game. Character development is top notch..and humanity is on display moreso than part 1. The story can be ugly, but aren't we. It is what people are and if you can't handle the brutality and emotion its not a title for you. The environments are steps above the original and the music sets the tone. Reactions in characters us the best gaming has to offer...as is the dialogue which is to say well written. Only 9 hours in and yeah, this is your game of the year. Thanks again Naughty Dog fir attention to detail in the form of broken glass crunching under Ellie's feet and setting the atmosphere with the proper gloom. I'm 100% satisfied. And Metacritic please get this problem fixed...these user scores are a joke.… Expand
  26. QNimbus
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best games this decade! Superb graphics, very good game audio and music and an academy award winning story. The story has excellent pacing and characters are very deep!

    Absolutely no regrets buying this game! Very good sequel to TLOU1!
  27. Yas667
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Oh Dear,

    Judging by the amounts of negative reviews i might be in the minority here but I think for me Naughty dog have outdone themselves. I am going to try and explain the truth around the disparity between user-score and review scores by the simple fact - the game was too popular and big to be made into the monster it turned out to be and that is too difficult for many to swallow    Oh Dear,

    Judging by the amounts of negative reviews i might be in the minority here but I think for me Naughty dog have outdone themselves.
    I am going to try and explain the truth around the disparity between user-score and review scores by the simple fact - the game was too popular and big to be made into the monster it turned out to be and that is too difficult for many to swallow or perhaps even comprehend the complexity this game presents.
    for example imagine the first game as an avengers movie and this one being there will be blood. both are excellent however to make that transition from one to the other with the same characters is for the few not for the many.
    I think naughty dog would knew the reception it would get and I am glad they stuck by it. If you are reading this and going to play it for the first time, one big recommendation- go in with a fresh mind, persevere and by the end you I hope you will see the light at the end of tunnel just like I did.
    10/10    … Expand
  28. jmason86
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This game just kept breaking my heart over and over. It’s incredibly sad. It’s brutal. It goes places that almost no stories are willing to go. And even though it hurts, I can’t help but love it. Game play was solid. Graphics were absolutely stunning from the scenery to the characters and their animations. Music captured and conveyed the mood everywhere. Sound design was perfect. I don’tThis game just kept breaking my heart over and over. It’s incredibly sad. It’s brutal. It goes places that almost no stories are willing to go. And even though it hurts, I can’t help but love it. Game play was solid. Graphics were absolutely stunning from the scenery to the characters and their animations. Music captured and conveyed the mood everywhere. Sound design was perfect. I don’t understand all the review bombing at all. Absolute masterpiece. This story is going to stick with me for a long time.… Expand
  29. JakeLonergan
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    It's just sad that people who didn't like the game have to be so mean, disrespectful towards people who actually liked the game. I liked TLOU 2 a lot, but even though I would not have liked it, I would not spend hours and hours just to prove my point and bash the game.
  30. Nyamos
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Good game! Best of the best! passed with great pleasure. I advise everyone to go through the game and not watch on YouTube. Of course, I can shock people, but still you can play the games yourself and think with your own head and not be a herd simply because people
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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  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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