Find the games you're looking for
The Last of Us Part II
Critics Consensus (Play It)
The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece in cinematic storytelling. Gameplay is not nearly as inspired as the original, but this is one of the best experiences of the generation.
Game Info
Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.
0%
Recommended
0%
Average Score
Total Reviews: 143
Editors' Choice, Best Action Game (2020), Nom: Game of the Year + Best Shooter (2020)
Platinum TIER
40% of scored reviews gave TLOU II a perfect score
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Action, Adventure
DEVELOPER(S):
- Naughty Dog
PUBLISHER(S):
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- The Last of Us
GAME MODES:
- Single player
Where to Play
WHERE TO PLAY
** VSG may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
143
Critic Reviews
92
Average Critic Score
Where to Play
CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
100%
Median Score
95%
Low Score
50%
What did you think of The Last of Us Part II?
Player Reviews0 Votes
0
Kat Bailey (4.5/5 stars)
June 12, 2020
Recommended
The Last of Us Part 2 is an outstanding action game; a darker, more introspective follow-up that seeks to challenge the conventions of big-budget action games. In this it’s not always successful, but its execution is impeccable, and its story proves an appropriate bookend to the story of Joel and Ellie. In short, it’s some of Naughty Dog’s best work.
Chris Carter (Destructoid)
June 18. 2020
8.5/10
Like the original Last of Us, some people are going to come away underwhelmed, but the story beats and the characters driving them are the main draw. Part II doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it gives us a lasting glimpse of a unique broken world full of broken people that’s worth visiting time and time again.
David Soriano (IGN Spain)
June 19, 2020
9/10
Without leaving the same taste in the mouth as the masterpiece that is its first installment, The Last of Us – Part 2 is an excellent game that will make us reflect on the value of loss in a cruel and violent world so perfectly reflected that the player is not comfortable performing certain crude actions.
VSG News
Embracer Group CEO Takes Responsibility for Restructuring, Announces Major Company Split
Assassin’s Creed Jade Release Likely Delayed to 2025 as Tencent Shifts Focus
PlayStation 5 Pro: Leaked Specs Reveal a Major Upgrade, Release Hinted for Holiday 2024
Xbox Games Hit New Platforms: Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded Coming to Other Platforms
Xbox Reaches Beyond Consoles: 4 Games to Rival Platforms, and What It Means
Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (143 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33bits | Jon Andoni Ortiz | 90 / 100 | 06-30-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a game that marks an era, risky and with more than enough content. The little glitches he suffers from do not tarnish Naughty Dog’s magnificent work in the sequel to what is his biggest game. One of those games that you have to play yes or yes. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 10 / 10 | 06-11-2020 | An incredible journey and a wonderful sequel. This is a huge step forward compared to the original game in terms of scale of the world, atmosphere, graphics, story and everything else. It will be tremendously difficult to compete with The Last of Us Part II for Game of the Year awards. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Not Recommended | 06-29-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| Areajugones | Juan Linares | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us 2 is a masterpiece that not only manages to stand toe to toe with the first entry, it even surpasses it. The story of TLOU2 introduces a narrative concept which is very different from what we are used to, and it keeps on surprising us again and again. Furthermore its landscapes, gameplay and visuals will forever remain with the players as the highest expression of videogames ever achieved on the PlayStation 4. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Kyle Orland | Not Recommended | 06-12-2020 | I don’t regret the time I spent back in the world of The Last of Us. But a big part of me was left wondering if its creators just should have left well enough alone. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 98 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | One of the most outstanding video games of this generation | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a truly worthy sequel to one of the greatest games ever made. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 9.2 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | So being shackled to deviceless divulgence of the game’s key drivers will be a challenge indeed, but it’s one we’re willing to take given The Last of Us Part II is arguably one of the year’s biggest releases, and stands as something of a swansong for the | Read review |
|
| BaziCenter | Mohammad Talebian | 10 / 10 | 06-22-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 shows us one thing, that the video games industry (unlike Cinema which is moving forward at a much slower pace) has a lot more unexplored potential. Part 2 raised the standards of video games so much, and in almost every aspect including gameplay, visuals, AI, and the insane] amount of attention to details, that you would wonder how this much progress on a 7 year old hardware is even possible, and the good news is that this is not the cap, and we can even have better titles in the very bright future of this industry. Just imagine what Naughty Dog (and other elite studios) can do with the next generation of hardwares. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Bahram Bigharaz | 10 / 10 | 06-23-2020 | The word “masterpiece” is definitely the only word that can be used to describe the second part of The Last of Us. In practice, there is nothing left to criticize. Part II has definitely been able to be a leader in all areas and complements the previous works of the studio and the first game The game’s story line, with a different structure, expresses its story in a new way in the game industry, and as I mentioned, it also has many references to gender and religious issues, which may ultimately cause dissatisfaction among a group of its audience, but in practice it is definitely the result. It will be a brilliant title that will be remembered for years to come. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Nikko Soto | 9 / 10 | 06-22-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is what I have been waiting for since its announcement. All of the delays and the months of no updates was definitely worth it. I was hooked, just from the first few minutes of playing the game. While the new game mechanics were a bit difficult to deal with, it added enough challenges to make the game enjoyable. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9.7 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Naughty Dog doesn’t let anything open to wish for and delivers their next masterpiece with The Last of Us Part II. The amazingly well done staging of the story, breaches of taboos and the amount of new gameplay elements, as well as animations offers together one of the most exciting expierences of this console generation. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Cole Watson | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a perfectly paced emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish and a worthy sequel that lives up to the original. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Cheat Code Central | 4.8 / 5 stars | 06-16-2020 | People will be talking about The Last of Us Part II for years to come. They’ll be analyzing the story, if it needed to go to the lengths that it does, and considering the effect its world-building, gameplay mechanics, and accessibility options will have for years to come. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Luke Mitchell | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Well done, Naughty Dog, and thank you for finally proving that you can always be inclusive, even when the stakes are this high. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Estela Villa | Recommended | 06-24-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure. Set five years after The Last of Us (2013), offers to the players a great history, but a slightly innovative game mechanics. We will enjoy a story throughout its 11 chapters, which will put our feelings on the surface for about 25-30h. Despite its lights and shadows discussed throughout this analysis, Naughty Dog has made a very good game that makes us see different points of view and empathize with different situations. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Paul Sullivan | 100 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | A truly brilliant package. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Brad Lang | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is an exceptional experience from beginning to end, uniting its gameplay and narrative into a cohesive unit while also delivering some of the best writing and acting seen in a video game to date. It is undeniably one of the best games I’ve ever played. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Athanasios | 8 / 10 | 07-19-2020 | The Last of Us Part II’s purposely bleak, pessimistic narrative spares no one, and offers a deeply engrossing tale of vengeance that grabs and never lets go. The production values, and overall attention to detail are insane | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Jimmy Donnellan | 6.5 / 10 | 06-21-2020 | While a technical wonder with strong gameplay, The Last of Us Part II tries so hard to disconnect itself from its predecessor that it ends up disconnecting itself from the player. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Lloyd Coombes | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 didn’t need to exist. The first game was close to perfect and wrapped up on such an apt note that I don’t think many would have been clamouring for a sequel. And yet, I’m so glad that Naughty Dog took the risk. The Last of Us Part 2 is PlayStation’s new high watermark, and the developer’s best work yet. Forget the leaks, delays, and drama: if you can stomach its unwavering commitment to violence and desperation, it’s likely to be the best thing you’ll play all year. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Dom Peppiatt | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | Naughty Dog has done it again. The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that’s going to be talked about for a long time to come, and with good reason. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Michael Pulman | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | What cannot be denied is that TLOU2 wraps all this up in an utterly fantastic gaming experience that can, and should be played in a multitude of different ways. By far the best PS4 exclusive, TLOU2 is a memorable and uncomfortable adventure that you simply must play to understand why it’s so annoyingly good. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 8.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Like the original Last of Us, some people are going to come away underwhelmed, but the story beats and the characters driving them are the main draw. Part II doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it gives us a lasting glimpse of a unique broken world full of broken people that’s worth visiting time and time again. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Ben Sheene | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is an emotionally jarring epic. Players are plunged into the bleak world of the fragile human psyche, twinged with poignant moments of hope and calm and smeared with the violence of reality. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | It makes me wonder why we’re even bothering with a “next generation” at all. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Ryan Meitzler | 9 / 10 | 06-24-2020 | Tense, heartbreaking, and profound, The Last of Us Part II is an affecting examination of consequences and a masterful sequel by Naughty Dog. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4.75 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is an utterly essential tale about love and hate that takes a challenging look below the surface. Review Copy Provided by PlayStation | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 06-12-2020 | It’s violent, it’s raw, it’s shocking, but also sweet and full of love. It will break you and it will surprise you. It’s an absolute triumph. | Read review |
| EGM | Josh Harmon | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Whether or not you consider The Last of Us Part II to be a worthwhile continuation of Joel and Ellie’s story, there’s no doubt that Naughty Dog has crafted a sequel that’s every bit as ambitious and well-considered as the original, with quite possibly the best stealth-action gameplay realized to date. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Oli Welsh | Recommended | 06-12-2020 | The thing that really struck me – and pleasantly surprised me, coming as it does from a developer so transparently in love with the language of cinema – is that The Last of Us Part 2’s power is wholly unique to it being a video game. There is a special kind of empathy that develops between a player and a game protagonist that no other medium can reproduce. It’s this bond that Druckmann and his team have exploited to such devastating effect. It is a sad and timely reminder of the simultaneous importance and impossibility of living someone else’s experience. Play it, and listen. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Francesco Fossetti | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a monument to gaming and at the same time a productive miracle | Read review |
| Expansive | Brad Baker | Recommended | 06-29-2020 | Through its incredible acting, compelling dialogue, gorgeous score, subtle touches, and ever-flowing, easy to grasp gameplay, The Last of Us Part II will undoubtedly be vying for Game of the Year Awards – probably winning many of them – but its impact is greater still. | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 9 / 10 | 06-23-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is, simply put, another generation-defining narrative that will push the whole industry forward. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Castielle | 5.8 / 10 | 06-20-2020 | The Last of Us 2 is a beautiful, wonderfully acted interactive movie that is utterly let down by a fragmented plot and poor story telling. With solid but unimportant gameplay mechanics, a title that should have been game of the year is instead relegated to the sales pile. LOU2 is an interesting experience, one that I am happy to have had, but not one that I want to have again. | Read review |
| Flickering Myth | Shaun Munro | 9.5 / 10 | 06-24-2020 | If Naughty Dog’s singular vision won’t please everyone, the end result is at least an astonishing display of technical game-craft and cinematic storytelling. A masterpiece, if certainly one not for all tastes – and perhaps not even for all those who loved the original. | Read review |
| Forbes | Paul Tassi | 9.5 / 10 | 06-22-2020 | It’s remarkable, and it will stay with me a long while, just like the first. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Andy McNamara | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a monumental achievement in video game storytelling | Read review |
| Game Rant | Anthony Taormina | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | Developer Naughty Dog builds on its post-apocalyptic opus with The Last of Us Part 2, delivering incredible visuals and an emotional story. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Michael Leri | 3.5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The first half’s semi-aimless and methodical pacing drags in its latter half as it bites off more story than it can comfortably chew and then spends too many hours trying to flesh out each one of its many beats. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Thomas Pillon | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Have we ever seen such a cutting sequel ? Seven years after the first episode, The Last of Us Part II is a true masterpiece, at every level : not only has Naughty Dog released a bigger, richer, longer and darker adventure, but its surprising story plays wickedly with the fans hopes, and question the very nature of roles, and what humanity should stand for. If only more AAA games could chosse for such strong choices despite the consequences, the media would surely be more interesting. Released at the very end of the PlayStation 4 cycle, The Last of Us Part II feels like the definitive synthesis of this generation. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Angelo M. D’Argenio | 9.5 / 10 | 06-22-2020 | This is one of Sony’s best titles yet and a clear competitor for game of the year. Even if you hadn’t played the original, this deserves to be in your library. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Saeed Aghababaie | 10 / 10 | 06-20-2020 | It is a “Mission (almost) Impossible” to create a sequel for a Masterpiece like The Last of Us that would be better in every aspect, but for Naughty Dog it seems that it is just another regular day in the office! The Last of Us Part II is one of the best games ever created and it really breaks your heart with one of the most beautiful and sad stories we’ve ever seen. Amazing graphics, deep gameplay, perfect voice acting and beautifully heartbreaking soundtrack, made The Last of Us Part II an even better than the first installmenmt and a game worths buying a PS4 just to play it. Also If you want to have the best experience, first play the original The Last of Us before yo go to the sequel. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Francis Kenna | 7 / 10 | 06-26-2020 | Some odd priorities, excruciating pacing, and weak character writing keep this intriguing game from being excellent, even if its gameplay and presentation have received large improvements. | Read review |
| GameHaunt | Excelle Escalada | 5 / 5 stars | 06-22-2020 | The more you play, the more you will get emotionally connected with the characters of the game, and with this absolute masterpiece. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Александр Логинов | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is the highest point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is incredible addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end. | Read review |
| GamePitt | Rob Pitt | 9 / 10 | 06-26-2020 | The Last of Us Part II combines a brilliant overall narrative with the best visuals and physics we’ve seen this entire generation. Despite what you may think about the actual story and the events which occur, the entire experience is GOTY material thanks to the emotional and distressing storytelling. I personally enjoyed it more the second time around, due to picking up on all the references and seeing how the two portions of the game intertwine with one another. Each location you explore has been created with tonnes of care and attention and the combat is very realistic, both mechanically and visually, so certain scenes are quite graphic and disturbing. If you enjoyed the first game, or like survival games in general, you should pick up this game today. | Read review |
| GamePro | Linda Sprenger | 97 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | A gripping survival action adventure game with an exciting and emotional story that hits the heart and the stomach alike. | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Aaron Botts | 9 / 10 | 07-03-2020 | Collectively speaking, this game subverts expectations in ways that make it stand out head and shoulders above the rest. For that reason alone, you should feel confident that the money you drop on this game will be money well spent. The PlayStation 4 couldn’t have received a better swan song. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is the definitive technical achievement for the Playstation 4, it does a beautiful job of humanizing the characters as well as their perspectives. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 8 / 10 | 06-21-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 just isn’t as good as the first game, but nevertheless warrants a playthrough for most fans of the series. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 不倒翁蜀黍 | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Considered it’s one of the most anticipated games in 2020, I knew the game would be great before I actually started. What really surprised me is it’s even better than I have thought. The Last Of Us: Part II is not only the greatest masterpiece Naughty Dog has ever made but also the best story-driven video game of all time. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Dean Takahashi | 95 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | The improvements that Naughty Dog made in gameplay and graphics showed that they were able to completely overhaul a system that wasn’t all that bad to begin with, and the result was gameplay that kept me entertained even though it was the longest game that Naughty Dog had ever made. As I said, the action in this game is intense, grueling, and raw. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Ethan Anderson | 8 / 10 | 06-29-2020 | The Last of Us 2 is an emotional rollercoaster that doesn’t always hit the mark with what it tries to pull off. It does, however, provide enough amazing highs to outweigh its unfortunate lows. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is Naughty Dog’s magnum opus; the result of years spent mastering its craft. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Kallie Plagge | 8 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is messy, bleak, and brutal. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Alex Avard | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | Naughty Dog’s PS4 swansong is an astonishing, absurdly ambitious epic that goes far and beyond what we could have imagined for a sequel to an all-time classic. | Read review |
| GameXplain | GameXplain | Recommended | 06-12-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 8.5 / 10 | 06-24-2020 | The Last of Us Part II tells a deeply upsetting, bold, and powerful story that is sadly held back by painful pacing issues. The game’s structure not only holds it back narratively but also from a gameplay perspective as well. Still, Naughty Dog’s PS4 swansong often operates at a level many other games never have and likely never will. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Rob Larkin | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The scope and ambition of this game are a level above the previous one. Even if its execution is only slightly more askew this go round, it’s no failure to bullseye a much more lofty goal, a shot that still hits the target for an excellent gaming and storytelling experience. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 10 / 10 | 06-16-2020 | With The Last of Us Part 2, Naughty Dog have crafted yet another masterpiece of storytelling and game design, capturing lightning in a bottle- again. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Ron Burke | 100 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a stunningly beautiful and impeccably written story of family, consequences, horror, and loss. It pulls you in and holds tight, forging a deeper connection with Ellie, her fellow survivors, and the hostile world in which they live. From start to finish, this could be the best game on the PlayStation 4 — ever. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Ben Sellwood | 9.7 / 10 | 07-02-2020 | Personally, I feel that this game is damned close to being a perfect masterpiece. From start to finish I was captivated and the gunplay and combat are satisfyingly stealthy with progressive brutality which some may feel slightly overblows the emotive struggle you endure. Barring a few minuscule glitches and a feeling of being drawn out in places, The Last of Us 2 swings for the big leagues and raises the bar on every level. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 9.8 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II justifies its existence with a truly stunning delivery of a strong narrative, coupled with great gameplay, and excellent worldbuilding. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Michael Mendis | 9.5 / 10 | 07-13-2020 | Between its nuanced story, consistently fresh gameplay, and bleeding-edge visuals, The Last of Us Part II stands among the greats in the action-adventure genre. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Adam Cook | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | A genuine work of art, The Last of Us Part II is Naughty Dog’s best game, bravest story, and proof that games can put players through the emotional wringer. A compelling yet devastating masterpiece. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 10 / 10 | 06-27-2020 | Love, rage, sadness: these feelings can easily take control of your actions, and the game perfectly demonstrates that. It’s definitely necessary to play the first one to get the full impact, but even on its own, this is a strong experience. I said it before, and I’ll say it again: The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece. It’s a game that’s going to resonate with me for a long time, and I’m perfectly okay with that. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | GRYOnline.pl | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | God, save Naughty Dog, save this studio’s employees. In games, we don’t often have sincere and unforced reasons to be moved. And nobody sets the world on fire with such works as artists from Santa Monica. | Read review |
| Guardian | Keza MacDonald | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | This intense game set in a post-disaster world poses moral questions about the motivations for violence and is brilliantly acted by its human contributors | Read review |
| GuiltyBit | Dani Viñambres | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part ii is a masterpiece. Ellie’s final look at her predecessor did not indicate an end, but the beginning of an even starker story. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Kevin Dunsmore | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us left a memorable impression. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Christian Angeles | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-30-2020 | My biggest issue, which I think universally everyone has, is the writing. Mostly, that though well-intended, the pacing is incredibly off for a videogame and takes too long to develop. Still, if you stick with it, it proves to be one of the most violent and emotionally exhausting games you’ll ever play. It makes me reevaluate the relationships that matter most in my life. Though mostly, it makes me just want to hug my dad. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 99 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | After going through the valley of the shadow of death, The Last of Us Part II comes out as a wayfaring stranger from future days. It’s a technical and narrative triumph that defies some of the most basic concepts of the video game. It’s brutally beautiful and painfully violent, it’s capable of the best and the worst. It’s a masterpiece. | Read review |
| Hynerd.it | MATTEO ROSSI | 9.8 / 10 | 06-26-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a great work that, similarly to what the first chapter did, will indelibly mark this generation. Few game design smudges do not allow the perfect score, but they do not prevent the entry into the Olympus of video games for a courageous and memorable work. | Read review |
| IGN | Jonathon Dornbush | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece that evolves the gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and rich world design of the original in nearly every way. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Giovanni Marrelli | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | A great work, of those seen once every generation. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | David Soriano | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Without leaving the same taste in the mouth as the masterpiece that is its first installment, The Last of Us | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Andrew Bistak | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is finally here and if you’re a fan of the original, the next chapter of the game is even more moving and riveting. For newcomers, it will make you want to play the original and best of all, there is a remastered version available. The Last of Us Part II is also quite a well-crafted game from start to finish and whether its the perfect graphics, the clever world-building elements or the moving and powerful narrative, it all comes together and really makes you invested in the next chapter of Ellie. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Tereza Krečová | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us: Part II is a game, which you’ll enjoy if you listen to it. The story is great, but you will love it under only one condition | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Matt Jordan | 8 / 10 | 06-23-2020 | The Last Of Us Part II is a brutal, purposeful sequel designed to defy popular appeal. Instead it walks a thornier narrative path, even if the gameplay feels largely unchanged from its predecessor. | Read review |
| JVL | Alc!de | 8.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Certainly one of the most significant games of the eighth generation of consoles, and already a major piece in video game history. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | KeenGamer | 10 / 10 | 06-23-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 elevates every element of its predecessor and more. Three pillars make what games are: technology, an art form, and of course, a game for people to play and enjoy. It hits all of those notes and more. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Riley MacLeod | Recommended | 06-12-2020 | So many people worked on this game for so long and at such cost, that I want The Last Of Us II to be more than the experience I had. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Luis Sánchez | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Part II reaffirms how far the medium has gone and the impressive craftsmanship behind its creation. | Read review |
| M3 | Raphael Cano Felix | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 is more than just an action game with narrative elements. It’s a long, tumultuous story that keeps us amazed. A journey that shows on the most unpleasant aspects of humanity, but which nevertheless needs to be exposed. That’s why The Last of Us Part 2 is the most important game of the year. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Ersin Kılıç | 95 / 100 | 06-11-2020 | Last of Us Part II has been a production that gushed from every corner and dragged the player to completely different feelings. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Metro GameCentral | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | A milestone in action video game storytelling and while the gameplay is not nearly as inspired, the experience as a whole is one of the best of the generation. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Alex Varankou | 80 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II offers more of the same great stealth gameplay, as you face overwhelming odds in increasingly challenging and haunting environments. But with an ambitiously structured narrative that doesn’t pay off, and the new cast lacking chemistry, this adventure can’t quite live up to its predecessor. | Read review |
| Next Gen Base | Ben Ward | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 makes some bold moves. Whether it’s from a story perspective or a gameplay one, Naughty Dog haven’t been afraid to make some big leaps with this game. Fortunately, it’s almost all for the better, and the result is a game that is as diverse as it is challenging, with visuals that I can’t see being beaten until the new consoles hit, and a story that will raise some eyebrows but ultimately sticks the landing, in spite of how dark it can get. A magnificent example of what is capable in the medium of video games. We absolutely needed this sequel. | Read review |
| Nexus | Vincent Kühl | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II delivers an emotional and well thought out story, all accompanied by great graphics, phenomenal voice acting, and sleek mechanics. It may not be Naughty Dog’s finest, but it’s one I cannot recommend enough for fans of the series. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 5 / 10 | 08-13-2020 | The gameplay is functional. It isn’t grossly offensive, it just is the bare minimum to get by. It does suffer greatly from the obtrusive narrative and forced walking sequences which are far too long, frequent and unskippable. There is new game plus, but the experience just fails to hold attention after the first time. | Read review |
| NoesPaisparaFrikis | Oscar Garcia Mompean | 10 / 10 | 07-13-2020 | From now on the video game is already art. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 9 / 10 | 06-22-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 has a lot to say about us as people after we connected ourselves to these characters in the first entry. The journey is one that is not for squeamish, but it was one that deserved to be told. As the player, we must once again witness the reality of this harsh world and those who are brought up in it. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 80 / 100 | 06-20-2020 | The Last of Us Part II’s tale of vengeance will incite feelings of hate and resentment but it delivers one of the most profound experiences this generation. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | İpek Atam | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece, a unique experience that will be remembered for many years. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Hamed MohammdPor | 10 / 10 | 07-09-2020 | The studio’s latest creation is a masterpiece in story narrative. The gameplay has evolved and the game presents awe-inspiring visual effects. The Last of Us Part II displays the best post-apocalyptic world made to-date, and uses it to lay bare the human nature in various conditions. While the previous title was all about love, this time revenge takes the center stage, and makes us face our judgment | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Natalie Flores | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | I wish I could say something more eloquent than that I have an already immeasurable amount of love for The Last of Us Part II. | Read review |
| Player.it | Claudio Albero | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Even after the first few hours of the game, I had the feeling that I was in front of a wonderful title; after reaching the end credits, that feeling was definitely consolidated: The Last of Us Part II is one of the best video games of this generation, the best Sony exclusive and the real link between video game and cinema. Naughty Dog’s work is superior to its predecessor in every respect, and raises the standards to which, from now on, any videogame will have to adhere, and believe me when I tell you that even just equalling this title will be an immense challenge, even for the most talented developer. But The Last of Us Part II is not a mere display of technique: it is emotion made videogame, it is a journey into the darkest part of our spirit, the one that we do not talk about willingly and perhaps we are ashamed of, but that is one of the faces that defines our human being, imperfect and beautiful at the same time. The second part of this adventure will shock you, but it will imprint itself in your memory like a brand, leaving in your mouth that bittersweet taste typical of the great works of the intellect, the ones we will talk about today and, above all, in the future. To give a grade to The Last of Us Part II seems almost an offense, so great and out of scale is the work done by Naughty Dog, but since an evaluation must be given, it can only be the maximum possible. To conclude, I’d like to give you an advice as a passionate player as I think I am: enjoy this adventure in the same way as a fine liquor, slowly, one sip at a time, enjoying every nuance, because it will be a long time before you can put your lips back on such a delicacy. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Matt Hewson | Recommended | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us: Part 2 is a brutal, bleak and relentless experience that gives players no chance to breathe or relax. At the same time, it is a game like no other and deserves to be played, if not enjoyed, by everyone with a Sony system | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Chandler Wood | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | It’s an empathetic emotional journey that recontextualizes the idea of the hero at the center of the story through new perspectives and unique methods of storytelling that only video games are capable of. It’s a multi-faceted experience with symmetry, details, and layers that players will be discussing for years. Polish and production values not only meet but exceed the level of Naughty Dog quality that players have come to expect. The Last of Us Part II is an era-defining game, a perfect companion to the first that harmonizes with, rather than smothers, that original pivotal ending, crafting an unforgettable and emotionally challenging narrative with these beloved characters. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | John-Paul Jones | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 is a frankly incredible achievement. Intertwining deep, richly written characters, cementing themes of consequence and loss all the while widening a world that was so well established in the first game, Naughty Dog have crafted one of the finest action adventures of all time and one that invariably stands as the most opulent jewel in an already glittering crown of first-party PlayStation 4 exclusives. A rip-roaring and emotional masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come, this is why more than 110 million people own a PlayStation 4. | Read review |
| Polygon | Maddy Myers | Not Recommended | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 delivers these moments of emotional whiplash over and over again. | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | American game maker Naughty Dog has outdone itself with the long awaited follow-up to its seminal interactive storytelling masterpiece | Read review |
| PowerUp! | David Milner | 8.8 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | A fantastic stealth combat experience with an astonishing sense of place and character. It’s brave, bold, brutal, and unrelentingly bleak | Read review |
| Press Start | Brodie Gibbons | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a spectacular sequel, it’s a brave and unexpected direction for the series, expanding on the world both narratively and mechanically, producing a far sounder and rounded experience that never falters or gets in the way of the game’s clear storytelling strength. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Paulo Roberto Montanaro | 98 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a visceral and impacting game in many ways. By maintaining a well-determined base of his predecessor and refining the gameplay aspects, he manages to define it as a very cohesive continuation with everything that has been established, at the same time as the adjustments in the display and in fighting this even better finished product. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Chris Harding | 7 / 10 | 06-26-2020 | The Last of Us 2 takes a massive misstep with its story, but it’s saved from failure by its brilliant gameplay. It’s slow and shallow far too often, but when the gameplay is allowed to take centre stage, there’s something special to be had. It’s a thriller and a bore, and while I enjoyed the gameplay, I don’t think I’d be able to endure it again for the New Game+ mode. | Read review |
| Push Square | Sammy Barker | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us: Part II adds a couple more inches to the already outrageously high bar that Naughty Dog has set for itself. This is the developer’s crowning achievement to date, expanding and improving upon the concepts that it’s been iterating on for over a decade now. Unparalleled presentation combines with an engaging gameplay loop that puts you in the shoes of its characters – and forces you to feel all of the tension and misgivings of its cast. It’s uncomfortable and not everyone will necessarily enjoy its direction, but that’s ultimately what makes it so essential. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 8 / 10 | 08-02-2020 | Excellent gameplay and visuals help elevate a bloated and poorly paced story. | Read review |
| Rely On Horror | Destiny Maddox | 8 / 10 | 07-03-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 tells a fresh story at a high cost. Beautiful graphics and sound design create a great backdrop for the end of the world. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Adam Ghiggino | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | As a swan-song for the PS4, The Last of Us Part II is a belter | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | صالح بازرعة | 9 / 10 | 06-21-2020 | A sequel that improves on all aspects of the first game save perhaps the plot, and an amazing mix of graphics, exploration, gunplay, dialog and voice acting performances. Marred perhaps only by a shallow plot and needless romance sub plots that shift the focus away from what made the first game so memorable. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Screen Rant | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is Naughty Dog’s magnum opus, an uncompromising narrative spanning human emotion, and is among gaming’s greatest achievements. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 9 / 10 | 06-11-2020 | Is it one of the best PS4 exclusive games so far? Of course! But it’s not flawless. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Josh Hawkins | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | An unforgettable experience that rivals some of the greatest classics in American cinema. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Jarren Navarrete | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is rather daring when it comes to its narrative. It tells a very mature tale of revenge and what the effects of civilization crashing down has brought on humanity. At times, it will push you out of your comfort zone as we see people being tortured, mutilated, and brutalized by even the protagonist herself. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Not Recommended | 06-12-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-27-2020 | The game displays a thorough, haunted understanding of what cruelty for cruelty’s sake can do to the soul. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 99 / 100 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is an excellent sequel to an excellent title. As a farewell to PlayStation 4 from Naughty Dog, you couldn’t ask for much more of them than their best game so far. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Domenico Musicò | 10 / 10 | 06-07-2020 | The Last of Us | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 8 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | If I’ve sounded at odds over The Last of Us Part 2, that’s because I am. It won’t only be polarising between players, it will be divisive with your own emotions. When looking at gameplay it’s best in class, but a host of design and narrative decisions truly bring it down. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Samuel Guglielmo | 9 / 10 | 07-03-2020 | The Last of Us Part II combines powerful story telling with frantic gameplay and beautiful graphics. Turns out Part II was a good idea after all. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Dan Silver | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | Sony’s big budget PS4 exclusive might actually surpass the achievements of its illustrious predecessor | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 6 / 10 | 07-02-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Posted by Andrew Shaw | 10 / 10 | 06-22-2020 | Naughty Dog’s bravest, darkest masterpiece to date and one of the greatest games of this generation. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Daniele Cucchiarelli | 9.5 / 10 | 06-11-2020 | The Last of Us – Part II delivers exactly what you’ve been expecting: adult storytelling and perfectly balanced gameplay. This game will give you shivers down the spine for nearly 30 hours and something to remember long after its end. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Stephen Novak | 3.5 / 5 stars | 06-30-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a gripping masterpiece that’s full of consequences and emotion. Naughty Dog’s farewell to the PlayStation 4 is not to be missed. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Jim Hargreaves | 10 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is a remorseless epic delivering in its masterful storytelling, nail-biting gameplay and unrivalled production values. Naughty Dog have truly surpassed themselves yet again, crafting a heartfelt sequel that will leave you gasping as they continue to raise the bar for the video game industry. It’s yet another must-buy for PlayStation 4 owners, supercharging Sony’s unstoppable stable of exclusives. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Justin Oneil | 10 / 10 | 06-26-2020 | It takes some chances with the story and some of those things might anger some people out there. They did me when they first happened but the game fully explains why they made the choices they did and by the end I saw and felt what they were going for. Naughty Dog closed out the PlayStation 3 generation with a must play title and with The Last of Us Part II they’ve once again done the same thing for the PlayStation 4. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Carlos Hernandez | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | It’s an appealing revenge story that many will love, hate, or at the very least appreciate. This is a game that may challenge your moral compass. I can foresee that this will be talked about by players for weeks, even months, making it a rare experience worth soldiering through. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Σάκης Καρπάς | Recommended | 06-12-2020 | Only Naughy Dog herself could make a game that is better that the first The Last of Us. | Read review |
| USgamer | Kat Bailey | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part 2 is an outstanding action game; a darker, more introspective follow-up that seeks to challenge the conventions of big-budget action games. In this it’s not always successful, but its execution is impeccable, and its story proves an appropriate bookend to the story of Joel and Ellie. In short, it’s some of Naughty Dog’s best work. | Read review |
| VG247 | Kirk McKeand | Recommended | 06-12-2020 | When the credits rolled on The Last of Us Part 2 I was still buzzing from the excitement of the final few hours. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Lee Mehr | 7 / 10 | 07-07-2020 | Ambition winds up elevating and harming The Last of Us Part II with respect to its expanded gameplay and uneven narrative. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | While the end credits rolled, I felt hollow, hopeless, frustrated, and downright disgusted. I’ll never play through it again. With that being said; there’s no denying that what The Last of Us Part II accomplishes with its visuals, mood, and gameplay is nothing short of amazing. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Joshua Wise | 9 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | Where it succeeds isn’t in how close it scrapes to the level of prestige TV, or to films. Its coup is not, “Look how closely we can make games resemble highbrow art.” It’s more, “Look what previously fenced-off realms we can get interactivity into.” | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Leonardo Faria | 9.5 / 10 | 06-23-2020 | This is a title that challenges the overall conception of a game having to be joyful to be enjoyable. It knows when to make you feel miserable with its depressing yet fantastic story. However, unlike many pretentious art games that failed at doing the same, it knows it’s a video game and knows how to entertain you with its pristine combat and excellent exploration sections. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2020 | The Last of Us Part II is bleak and at times leaves the player feeling hopeless as they play through one of the finest crafted pieces of gaming ever to grace a home console. This is one game that people will be talking about for a long time. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Todd Rigney | 5 / 5 stars | 06-12-2020 | Although players will find themselves on a blood-soaked adventure that sends its characters on a violent and controversial quest for revenge, The Last of Us Part II feels like the next logical step in this story. Technically and narratively, it’s easily one of the best games available for the PlayStation 4 — if not the entire generation. Gaming doesn’t get much better than this. | Read review |
Awards & Recognition
RECOGNITION
Time to Beat
TIME TO BEAT
0
hrs MAIN STORY
0
hrs MAIN + EXTRAS
0
hrs COMPLETIONIST
0
hrs ALL PLAYSTYLES
* VSG’s best estimate for how long it will take you to complete the game. Learn more.
Developed by Naughty Dog. All titles, content, brand names, trademarks, logos, artwork, and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyright material of their respective owners. © All rights reserved.
