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. bjQrnen
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. Nothing less. The low user scores reflects how well the narrative manages to connect with you and really hit you where it hurts. I am definitely a Last of us fan, and this sequel is everything i hoped for.
  2. gemini
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece that improves on the first game in every respect. But apparently some people can understand nuance or appreciate a bold take on a tired formula. Go into it with an open mind and you’ll come to appreciate this great game for what it really is. And just because someone hates the story doesn’t make it objectively bad. 10/10 easy.
  3. icing
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Gameplay is way better than TLOU 1 and the atmosphere and storytelling is stellar. This kind of cinematic experience is rivaled only by Rockstar's RDR2.
  4. Bashar
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sequel builds on and improves on everything in the previous game from visuals, environments, combat system, and upgrade mechanics.

    The critical part, which is the story is the exact opposite of lazy. While often AAA studios are accused of not daring or taking risks, Naughty Dog went the exact opposite route. And while I definitely felt deep sadness and emptiness at parts of the game, it's those feelings that drive the rest of the story and make it rich. I have never got into these emotional feelings in any game, movie, or even show. Not even Game of Thrones prepared me for this.

    The had a card which they burnt, but from it branched two different opposing narratives, that lets you play and feel the villain's story. When you realize that at the time you were plotting to kill the villain, she was actually risking her life, going against her own people, to save an innocent child from the opposing cult.

    The story of Part 1 in my opinion was more solid. But it was also a lot more linear, and didn't have the conflict Part 2 brings. You may like the story of Part 2 or not in the end. But this is definitely not lazy writing. The details and conflicts have been well thought of, and go very deep, I've never played a game like this. I personally had some moments where I didn't fully buy what happened. But despite that, The Last of Us Part 2 still stands high and unique. When I finished it, I thought I'm good for now. But few weeks later, and all I could think of was this game. And I realized I want to replay it. Although I'm rarely the replay kind of player. So far that, I still find it hard to give it a 9 instead of a 10.

    The best way to enjoy this game is to play it yourself without any prior knowledge or expectations. Enjoy it, and be the judge.    … Expand
  5. douglasmaxwell
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    this game is excellent on every level. must play. on every level means every level.
  6. tigerfan814
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Polarizing? Yes. But still a master class in story telling. The guys at ND have knocked it out of the park with another emotional example of the world where art meets technology. I didn't like some of the outcomes. But I actually understand the complex differences of perception. We see both sides of the story told beautifully from both perspectives. Plus technically, this is the summit ofPolarizing? Yes. But still a master class in story telling. The guys at ND have knocked it out of the park with another emotional example of the world where art meets technology. I didn't like some of the outcomes. But I actually understand the complex differences of perception. We see both sides of the story told beautifully from both perspectives. Plus technically, this is the summit of current gen hardware. Cannot see anything topping this for a few years. Even wit next gen right around the corner.… Expand
  7. icebox712
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Give it a chance and you'll love it. There's a reason why the game is so critically lauded, don't pay attention to people who gave this a zero before it even came out
  8. AmethystVenom
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I'll start off by saying this game is not for the light of heart and it will challenge you against conventional storytelling. Its uncomfortable,overwhelming and challenging. Its bleak more often than not but when it wraps its truly masterful storytelling. The gameplay is top notch. The graphics are unlike anything I've seen.
  9. janko001
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    + top audiovisual processing in all aspects worthy of the new generation
    + portrayal of characters, their psychology, characteristic features and acting performances
    + the courage and innovation of creators' approach to direction + interesting and breathtaking situations and twists in the story + huge sense of detail in any location + two full-fledged and playable characters + fun    + top audiovisual processing in all aspects worthy of the new generation
    + portrayal of characters, their psychology, characteristic features and acting performances
    + the courage and innovation of creators' approach to direction
    + interesting and breathtaking situations and twists in the story
    + huge sense of detail in any location
    + two full-fledged and playable characters
    + fun and alternating gameplay
    + design and music
    + atmosphere

    - sometimes a feeling of slowing down the storyline due to "forced" gameplay

    After seven years, I finally got The Last of Us Part II. What to write about him in a few sentences? The title surpasses its predecessor in all respects and pushes the bar sacramentally high, I would say that it has become a milestone across all Playstation titles that can be played at the moment (or rather survive) and is slowly opening the door to a new generation. The story works great with the characters, when the original ones return and new ones come, and whose psychology and characteristics are different and original, each with a past and a justified motive for its actions. In some scenes, there is an uncontrollable surge of various emotions, which was last provided by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The atmosphere connected with the music and the story has again moved a few levels higher and we can speak of a strong dramatic experience that will leave you scars long after it is over. Actions always have their consequences, only at different levels (physical and mental). The gameplay is basically taken from the unit, only it is more balanced, supplemented by new ideas, new enemies, larger locations and solutions to various situations. The Last of Us Part II and its story need to be lived on to your own skin, you can analyze and interpret it on other levels, but this will only bring up questions that are irrelevant to the game as such. So if I have to dig a little (really VERY a little) into that end, then my short version reads: The terms "revenge" and "violence" are directly linked. Is it really necessary to have so much violence in the world? If so, at what price? Where is the end of that human frontier when one opposes revenge? It can be a proceeding, resp. a motive of revenge conditioned by an imbalance of the consequences of the past? Is it possible to back down from revenge and compromise? Here you go.
    PS: Do you know that the opposite of revenge is forgiveness? If you didn't realize this after finishing The Last of Us Part II, then I don't know how you perceive the stories.    … Expand
  10. victor1103
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A good game but not perfect.

    10/10 reviews are irrational but so are 0/10 and 1/10s Grow up people, review a product based on what its worth. The story might not be everyones cup of tea but it is what it is lets respect the creators and their vision. If we dont look at the story stricktly when we can all agree that audiovisually the game is the best that is yet to offer. Also it    A good game but not perfect.

    10/10 reviews are irrational but so are 0/10 and 1/10s

    Grow up people, review a product based on what its worth.

    The story might not be everyones cup of tea but it is what it is lets respect the creators and their vision.
    If we dont look at the story stricktly when we can all agree that audiovisually the game is the best that is yet to offer. Also it gives value for the money as it is long and gameplay has also been fine tuned.    … Expand
  11. Chillzone
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant, brave game, that dares to take us on a complicated, nuanced journey, letting us take on perspectives of people who are extreme adversaries. It’s a game about hate, and also about empathy. In the end, I still sided with Ellie though.… Expand
  12. lynannouilh
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Don't believe it, nor read the review below, they haven't fully played the game. TLOU2 is truly a masterpiece of storytelling, not a game for kids or teens, not to Because of the violence but because of the story and the context, it's a grown-up story with a mature theme. It's a story about revenge for the absurdity of it, around superbly written and fleshed out characters.
  13. djgreghaus
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This game was spectacular. Intense and emotionally satisfying. "The Last of Us" was my favorite game of all time, and this is a very worthy follow-up. These negative user reviews seem rooted in misogyny or LGBTQ hate.
  14. Botono
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Some of the best writing not only in video games, but in media in general. Just like in film, the story is being told to us not made by us. There are no choices we as gamers get to make that will change the outcome. But, we are forced to participate in the events and so internalize them, making the emotional impacts much deeper. People looking for a power fantasy are playing the wrong game.
  15. Jacksjus
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    All hate aside this game was fantastic. They left no stones unturned in the story and the game play was brutal. The entire experience was an improvement over the original. If there is any gripe it could be the games length because it is a long one. It took me 42 hours to complete with all the exploration.
  16. RafalL
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    best game i've ever played in my life. this is a masterpice of video gaming.
  17. MuTTrO
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Incrivel, Que jogo bonito, bem feito a historia entao perfeita, zerei hoje 09/01/2023 nao vejo outro game ganhando desse como historia, perfeito sem palavras. recomendo 10/10
  18. bertobellamy
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Definitely not a 0 game. The mechanics are the same from the first one but far more brutal and immersive. I have played for over five hours, and can't wait to get back in.
  19. Moonglum
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of the most amazing games ever made. Review bombing is dumb, and most people that rated this a 1 are making it a political thing or just didn’t play the game. The story is top notch. Ignore the haters
  20. Afenix
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    I wish English was my main language so that I could accurately express all the beautiful adjectives that this game deserves and describe the whole spectrum of wonderful and sometimes terrifying emotions I've experienced while playing it. A true masterpiece of this generation which sets the bar extremely high for future games to come. It's so impactful that I honestly believe it changed meI wish English was my main language so that I could accurately express all the beautiful adjectives that this game deserves and describe the whole spectrum of wonderful and sometimes terrifying emotions I've experienced while playing it. A true masterpiece of this generation which sets the bar extremely high for future games to come. It's so impactful that I honestly believe it changed me as a person - I hope for the best.… Expand
  21. ArchyInf
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    Great atmosphere. Good characters. Generic but good gameplay. Could be 10h shorter. Lved it!
  22. GeeMan81
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    If you're a true fan of the perfect 1st game, then there is nothing to dislike here. The only thing lacking is a soundtrack as good as the 1st but everything else is top drawer. Naughty Dog continue to be the best in storytelling through the game medium.
  23. Kajan
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Chyba sfrustrowani posiadacze Xboxa oraz PC wystawiają niskie oceny bo nawet nie grali. Dla mnie ta gra to arcydzieło. Thank you NaughtyDog !!!
    Best regards.
  24. Bruno_VASCO
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Mais um jogo com o selo da Sony. Simplesmente o melhor jogo de todos os tempos. Essa é a minha opinião, sobre um jogo que EU joguei. Roteiro, jogabilidade incomparável ... é tanto ponto positivo que nota 10 é pouco. Enfim, de fato as notas não importam. Joguem o jogo e dê a sua nota. Pra quem "joga" no YouTube, a diferença é absurda. Não dá pra nem pra comparar.
  25. Pubert
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Masterful game in every way. It ups the predecessor in terms of gameplay, visuals, sound, and scope. The best single player experience of the decade
  26. CarlosPacheco
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Every single moment playing this game is tense, I came in with high expectations and wasn't disappointed. I'm constantly being surprised by the level of detail, the character development, the story, and its pure beauty. Its tense, tragic, beautify, and mesmerizing. I love this world so much. I can't wait to play it again.
  27. arkien
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    We waited for such big sequel, and we got it. This is an incredible game which takes big risks, the ones nobody else would dare to afford. The game will literally change your mind about vengeance and what is "evil" or "good". All the negative reviews, below 8, are just wrong, they never played the game we really played. They just sit on small details they read somewhere. A must-have gameWe waited for such big sequel, and we got it. This is an incredible game which takes big risks, the ones nobody else would dare to afford. The game will literally change your mind about vengeance and what is "evil" or "good". All the negative reviews, below 8, are just wrong, they never played the game we really played. They just sit on small details they read somewhere. A must-have game for video-game lovers.… Expand
  28. simonrope
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing from start to finish. I want more!! Naughty Dog know how to make games.
  29. Ruabadfsh2
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece in gameplay and storytelling. It elevates games and pushes the medium to new levels.
  30. Minbad
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. tl;dr: it's a cult classic. Just like the first game.

    Now to elaborate, first let's talk about TLOU1:

    - You start the game as Joel's daughter. Then she dies. In the intro. Brutal. To the hands of a main human antagonist (authority). Sets the tone for the rest of the game. Revenge. Anger. Violence.
    - She gets replaced by another character. Ellie.
    - You get hurt really bad mid-game. You get to play as Ellie. Just to be in her shoes, and realize how badass she is, and how much you/Joel care about her.
    - If you're a fan like me, you got to play a second time as her in the DLC. Explaning further what she did when joel was hurt. And she did that to save him. You also learn that she is a lesbian. Her first love dies.
    - Some other loveable characters like Bill and that woman from the beginning die during the game. Including the Head of the fireflies.
    - Joel kills hundreds of people not to save mankind, but to keep Ellie alive for him. That's beautiful, and this is why people (like me) love that game. But also, from a humanity perspective, he did that for nothing.
    - You stealth kill with a bow and arrow, fight clickers, or just walk beautiful nieghborhoods, and cuddle giraffes.

    => GOTY. best game ever. People like it. Nothing to say storywise, or technically speaking (music, graphics, gameplay mechanics, fun, narration, escape factor, etc.

    There was four-chan in 2013. But no alt-right vs. feminism civil war yet.

    Now TLOU2:

    - You start the game as Ellie. Then Joel dies. Early. Brutal. To the hands of a main human antagonist (Abby). His lies just caught up to him, tbh. Sets the tone for the rest of the game. Revenge. Anger. Violence. (You were deceived, judging by the trailers, that maybe Ellie's new girlfriend died early. Oh, and you knew she was a lesbian, remember?)
    - He gets replaced by another character.
    - You get to play as that another character at some point. Just to be in her shoes, and realize how badass she is, and how much you understand her.
    - If you're a fan, you probably get to play as other characters in upcoming DLC. Explaning things further too.
    - Some other loveable characters die during the game.
    - Ellie kills hundreds of people not to get Kratos revenge, but to realize that Joel is alive in her thoughts, and that killing some more won't bring him back. That's beautiful, and this is why people (like me) love that game. But also, from another perspective, she did that for nothing. As she doesn't kill Abby, and ends up dramatically hurt.
    - You stealth kill with a bow and arrow, fight clickers, or just walk beautiful nieghborhoods and sceneries.
    - And a few more surprises

    => GOTY. best game ever for the press and the professionals, the ones deemd controversial and the others. But some people hate it. Nothing to say technically speaking (music, graphics, gameplay mechanics, fun, narration, escape factor, etc.), so they spit on it storywise.

    Four-chan is overtaken by alt-right vs. feminists drama, and a Y Generation that find everything "cringy" and violently hate anything within minutes, as if it was the end of their world.

    Welcome to 2020.    … Expand
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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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