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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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Santiago2020
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  2. devonmwood89
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Everyone who is trashing this game has no idea what they are talking about. They are just mad about some of the decisions that were made. I loved the first game and I love this game. Sure there are some things that I may not have liked at first, but as I played through the game, I grew to love all of the characters. Ellie and Abby both are great characters to play as. The side charactersEveryone who is trashing this game has no idea what they are talking about. They are just mad about some of the decisions that were made. I loved the first game and I love this game. Sure there are some things that I may not have liked at first, but as I played through the game, I grew to love all of the characters. Ellie and Abby both are great characters to play as. The side characters were fantastic as well. I played the game twice and absolutely loved it. I highly recommend this game to anyone. Don't listen to the haters. Play it and make your own decision.… Expand
  3. harris666
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I never voted a single game, I do not like using numbers to judge things and I think Metacritic "User Score" is ridiculous but for this game, and most of all, for that situation I will do an exception. Last of Us 2 is a masterpiece, a real sequel of another masterpiece. All the critics you moved are ridiculous and childish, none of them exists. I hope will be more games like that and thatI never voted a single game, I do not like using numbers to judge things and I think Metacritic "User Score" is ridiculous but for this game, and most of all, for that situation I will do an exception. Last of Us 2 is a masterpiece, a real sequel of another masterpiece. All the critics you moved are ridiculous and childish, none of them exists. I hope will be more games like that and that someone will close this stupid section.… Expand
  4. deetsay
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Finished the game on Hard in about three weeks. In the first Last of Us game, I got uncomfortable about getting practically no choice but to go murder lots of people. This time it was even more uncomfortable practically all the time, but I think they managed to make it more intentional and clear -- it's not supposed to be comfortable.

    So I actually preferred the plot in part 2, although    Finished the game on Hard in about three weeks. In the first Last of Us game, I got uncomfortable about getting practically no choice but to go murder lots of people. This time it was even more uncomfortable practically all the time, but I think they managed to make it more intentional and clear -- it's not supposed to be comfortable.

    So I actually preferred the plot in part 2, although I'd say I was more driven by the thrill of the insane, gratuitous, brutal action scenes than anything else. I simply love the chaotic mess that most fights turn into. But rest assured the story is solid enough, and NOT "full of gaping plot holes" or failing at "subverting expectations".

    Gameplay-wise, I'd prefer larger sandboxes to these completely pre-scripted events. There certainly would have already been enough content in the game to make it a more open place with some optional side missions etc. If I had my way, in hard mode you'd need to go through a lot of optional missions and find all the "bonus rooms" to get everything upgraded, to have a chance at proceeding through some harder bosses. Now instead you'll just have a harder time getting upgrades, because of lesser resources. Fine, that works as a way to make the game harder, but as a competionist, I wasn't too happy to have to start a "new game+" to get everything maxxed out. Of course I appreciate the option, but would have preferred to do it in one run.

    Same complaint as the first game: For a game that carries a message of anti-violence (however hypocritical that may be), I'd love to see more options to solve the levels non-lethally, such as zip-tying enemies or taking a hostage. You can kind of take a hostage and hold a gun on someone
    for 3 seconds. Not sure if I missed something here, but it seems they just always struggle out of it, unless you kill them almost straight away.

    You can still sneak or run through most levels, but that essentially feels like you just skipped them.
    And the game doesn't award you for letting those people live. You'll just miss out on the ammo you could have found on them (and the excitement of the fight).

    My absolute favourite part was triggering the undead against the live enemies, hiding and letting them kill each other! I was so thrilled about that, and then quite disappointed afterwards, that there was the only that single encounter where you could do that.

    Graphically, animatically, cinematographically etc. not even the haters are contesting that it's the best-looking game ever, and runs near-perfect on a standard PS4 (like, what do we need the PS5 for?), so... Even with my small gripes a very solid 10/10 "interactive movie".    … Expand
  5. VanVani
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Anyone who claims that the game is full of "lazy writing" or that the game "ruins the original and it's characters" really knows **** all about writing and story telling. It's almost like they weren't paying attention in the first game. I replayed the first game right before part II came out, just to make sure I wouldn't be blinded by nostalgia.
    The first game was all about subverting    Anyone who claims that the game is full of "lazy writing" or that the game "ruins the original and it's characters" really knows **** all about writing and story telling. It's almost like they weren't paying attention in the first game. I replayed the first game right before part II came out, just to make sure I wouldn't be blinded by nostalgia.
    The first game was all about subverting expectations ( subverting the generic save the world from the apocalypse plot) and part II follows suit and really pushes the medium forward even more than the first one. The first game was just as depressing as the second. The first game had just as much violence as the first game. The first game portrayed the enemy factions as grey and sometimes even sympathetic as well. And part II has just as many endearing moments and lovable characters as the first.

    Even if the story was trash (it really isn't) the game would still not be a 0/10. Only unplayable glitchy messes, which can't get past their opening menu are a 0/10. The gameplay is some of the best stealth I've ever played, the game looks drop dead gorgeous, the soundtrack is amazing and the game runs very smoothly.

    Solid 10/10 for me. Don't let the 0/10 reviews scare you off from playing the game.    … Expand
  6. BlankOrNothing
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Still Good but a bit sad . The story it vary complex but still good even after Joel Death. That's the bad Point but still a 10 game… Expand
  7. Jeremoin
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Really good game. Naughty Dog did a good job.
    Even if some people might not like the decisions made with the characters, this game does not deserve all the hate. I had a really good time with this game.
  8. Dave1256
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Ignore the hate. This game is a masterpiece. A worthy sequel to part one both in story and gameplay.
  9. Stratsauce
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Tlou2 is a masterpiece of storytelling. The writers ask us to take a chance and a risk with some serious plot decisions. They ask us to take a chance on a side of the story we have no desire to play out. But their ability to create a story that challenges your emotions is amazingly well done. I'm glad they went the direction they did. Most bad reviews are based on players and theirTlou2 is a masterpiece of storytelling. The writers ask us to take a chance and a risk with some serious plot decisions. They ask us to take a chance on a side of the story we have no desire to play out. But their ability to create a story that challenges your emotions is amazingly well done. I'm glad they went the direction they did. Most bad reviews are based on players and their inability to relate to some character decisions and motivations, but that's what makes these characters special. I was always kept on my toes. The gameplay was pretty solid and the voice acting was top notch. Don't let negative reviews discredit the effectiveness of the writing.… Expand
  10. Mark6888
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    If you don't like the realistic hisaty on games , probably you dont like this game, but score with a 0 because there are LGTB characters its stupid. Like Joel said : I hope this things were different but no...
  11. speckdrum91
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Absolut gelungene Geschichte, man muss sich nur darauf einlassen. Optisch und Technisch funktioniert das ganze einwandfrei.
  12. Oz5
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing, honestly despite everything I gave this game a go and was 100% not disappointed. I personally think this is the best game ever made, not to say it's my favourite but it definitely is close.
  13. GabrielHzica
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    história fascinante, cada mínimo detalhe tem um significado muito interessante.
  14. rafaudi
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's weirdly funny and sad at the same time reading the users reviews haha. You can see how much self centered and spoiled people are nowadays. People describe the entire story without understanding nothing about it. Always the same: "destroyed the characters", "doesn't do what fans wanted/waited", "too much political agenda"bla bla bla. First: the theme of the game is hate, revenge, ambiguity and consequences. But overall, how hate destroy people and those who surround them. So yes, the characters that we love from the first game were destroyed in terrible ways to show us the consequence of giving into such a negative feeling. Of course it was annoying playing as Abby after what happened. And that was the point. The team behind the game knew exactly what they were doing. They didn't try to make us "like" Abby, just to show us how similar she was to Joel and that the only reason we love him and hate her, is because of perspectives and proximity, not because of the people they are. Ellie sees that in the end, she sees in Abby and Lev exactly the same stuff that happened with Joel and herself. Speaking about the end, lots of people crying like spoiled kids, saying that they at least wanted to "choose". Undestand this: that is ellie's story, not yours, not mine. And guess what, ellie wanted to kill Abby too, she didn't forgave her and will never do. She just sees joel and herself reflected on Abby and lev, got maturity and decides that she doesn't want to be a person like Abby and Joel, who put their egoistic feeling (whether it be love or hatred) in front of their own humanity. After all, that was all the problem between ellie and Joel, she couldn't accept that he did the terrible thing he did in the end of the first game just because of the feelings he had for her. Joel was a monster who tried to redime himself through Ellie. Same way Abby became a monster in her path of vengeance and tries to redime herself through Lev and Yara. Ellie just realizes that cycle and decided (unfortunately too late, maybe) that she didn't want to be like them. The game is uncomfortable, maybe even frustrating sometimes, bitter. But that is perfect to make you feel like Ellie and Abby do. You can feel how tendentious we are, here, in real life. And for that, we can realize that in those circumstances, most likely we would do the same terrible things those three characters did. The game speaks a lot about ourselves, our egoistic tendencies. It's a honest mirror, and maybe because of that, so much people can't stand it. Finally, about the political stuff in the game, it's ridiculous that people here say that "game is not place for that". Game is, before everything, art. And there is no better place for questioning, representing and expressing opinions than in art. That's why art stands for. And of course, it includes above all the political themes since they are so important to people and society. To me, the best thing about this game is to throw in our faces the clear message: Things you like are not necessarily good or better, and things that you dislike are not necessarily bad or worse. In fact, good or bad depends all of perspective. It can seem cliche message for a well lettered and reasonable person (rare stuff nowadays), but the geniality of the game is in letting us feel our annoy and anger while playing as abby, feel our frustration with ellie letting her alive. Just to realize later how hypocrit we are for feeling those feelings, since Joel and Abby did almost the same thing (he did worse, actually) and Abby left Ellie alive TWICE, even after she killed all her friends and the person she loved. All that said, the game to me is obviously a 10, because I love art pieces that are capable of making me questioning myself in a deep and honest way. But if you are a spoiled person incapable to do so, or if you just seek for uncompromised entertainment, tham I say to you: The Last of Us Part all is not for you. And the developers made it very clear since the beginning.… Expand
  15. bloodyanonim
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Awesome!
    An amazing game , with some narative twist and with beatiful landscape .
  16. SMEGAR
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Eu não me lembro de alguma vez que eu tenha sentindo tanta tristeza. Em um bom sentido, o jogo atirou para todas as minhas emoções, eu chorei, eu ri, eu senti uma furria intensa. TLOU2 é uma obra de arte que deve ser aproveitada.
  17. Blackphillip666
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Love this Game, sound design, scenarios, models and art, amazing
  18. mDZerO
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Melhores gráficos da geração, história fantástica, infelizmente quem se prende a um único fato no jogo terá uma experiência superficial
  19. gol0322
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 请只看视频的云玩家不要跟风评论游戏，拿起手柄通关后，你会有不一样的感受。… Expand
  20. fredpa
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. the gameplay is great, the story is exciting and the graphics are everything I expected. recommend!
  21. Lolkek99
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Спасибо за отличный сюжет, а кто не понял тот поймет.
    Сюжет 9/10
    Графика 9/10
    Геймплей 9/10
    Средний 9+1(за лгбт)
  22. userDog
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Уж конечно кому как, но мне игра очень даже понравилась. Все фанатики которые ставят отрицательные отзывы из-за смерти джоэла идите нахуй
  23. RoarinTiger10
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start off with the gameplay. The gameplay has changed a lot with new zombie types, smarter AI, A prone and jump button, new weapons, and new stuff to craft. With all these changes the gameplay is significantly better than the first one and was A blast to play. The graphics are honestly probably the best graphics on the ps4 besides detroit become human. The story was pretty good but could have been better. Joels death was not done right and completely forgets all the rules of survival in the first one with trusting strangers and telling them everything about you. There was an unnecessary sex scene with abbys story. However the game does a good job at humanising abby and her friends. It makes no sense to say Abby is poorly written because Eliie and Abby have the exact same motives and Abby redeems herself by the end of the story. The lesson of the story is revenge only makes you lose stuff and does benefit anyone including yourself. I feel like at the end they should have given the player a choice between killing Abby or letting her go because both endings make sense. This game also has amazing voice acting. I hope it wins game of the year.… Expand
  24. ppowerang0r
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This game gave me feelings I never felt before. Play it all the way through and you discover it's an absolute masterpiece!
  25. Gojira_Plays
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    In short, this is the first game in the last 7 years that has managed to cause me so many diverse emotions. Only because she succeeded she deserves 10 (subjectively).
    Technically, it is certainly not perfect, but at a more than high level. Graphics, atmosphere, sound, gameplay are all at a more than high level, literally everything.
    Questions can arise only to the script and characters.    In short, this is the first game in the last 7 years that has managed to cause me so many diverse emotions. Only because she succeeded she deserves 10 (subjectively).
    Technically, it is certainly not perfect, but at a more than high level. Graphics, atmosphere, sound, gameplay are all at a more than high level, literally everything.
    Questions can arise only to the script and characters. But believe me, playing, gradually, you will receive answers to all questions.
    It's hard to talk about the game without spoilers, but I want to talk. I want to talk about her, to discuss. Do you understand? The game that rolled me on the "Emotional Roller Coaster" that I want to discuss! Subjectively, if it is not a masterpiece, then something close to it!

    Если кратко, то это первая игра, за последние 7 лет, сумевшая вызвать у меня столько разнообразных эмоций. Только за то, что ей это удалось она достойна 10 (субъективно).
    Технически она конечно не идеальна, но на более чем высоком уровне. Графика, атмосфера, звук, геймплей- все на более чем высоком уровне, буквально все.
    Вопросы могут возникнуть лишь к сценарию и персонажам. Но поверьте мне, играя, постепенно, вы получите ответы на все вопросы.
    Об игре трудно что-то рассказывать без спойлеров, но рассказывать хочется. Хочется говорить о ней, обсуждать. Понимаете? Игра, прокатившая меня на "Эмоциональных Американских горках", которую хочется обсуждать! Субъективно, если она не шедевр, то что-то близкое к нему!    … Expand
  26. AlexDer
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Esperienza videoludica fantastica, trama coinvolgente e inedita. Grafica spettacolare. Trattano temi importanti con sapienza e professionalità. Le pecore che danno 0 a questo titolo sono solo degli infelici che non riescono a capire semplici concetti al di là degli sparatutto. Patetici e annoiati ragazzetti.
  27. Palac
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Bardzo dobra gra, fabuła wciągająca i pełna dramaturgii której brakuje większości gier
  28. Soulglow1505
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An awesom experience with a game that in many ways almost trancends computergaming (Ellie playing an acoustic version of Take on me, and it happened in a computergame folks, come on!) I had no problem with this not being a 100% Ellie/ Joel story, I got to like playing as Abby, and came to actually fear losing both of the two protagonists in the end. Il’l admit that I found some of the ex firefly characters less interesting, and the story could have been shorter overall, but then again knowing that it will probably be about 7 years before I get to play in this world again, I chose to just enjoy it all and be thankfull.
    Listen, I grew up with the Commodore 64 and the Amiga, and to witness how far cpu games have come with this game is just mindblowing. I experienced every feeling playing as either Ellie og Abby, fear, anger, Sandras, joy, awe, happiness, relief etc. Very few games can give you that, if any. And I havn’t even mentioned the incredible visuals, the beautiful music and the rest of the technical aspects of the game itself, the controls, the AI, the UI etc, all working almost flawlessly. I have no hate for this game, no hate for its characters (for those who don’t believe woman can be build like Abby, wake up and smell the crossfit sport) and no hate for the fact that eventhough at the core of it all, this is Ellis story, it’s also Abbys and what a story it is!    … Expand
  29. wkytn
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Story, gameplay, roles, characters... Everything is perfect. Thanks Naughty Dog
  30. peejayb4
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Absolutely loved this game. Enjoyed the story though some questionable decisions were made. It’s great and loved the story continuing, look forward to part 3 ;)
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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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