Game reviews / The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II
2020 · PlayStation 4 · Action · Adventure · Survival · Stealth
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
The Last of Us Part II is an exceptionally polished but deliberately uncomfortable sequel, combining tense stealth-action with a bleak, emotionally demanding examination of grief, revenge, trauma, and empathy. Critics consistently praised its nuanced character work, powerful performances, environmental detail, accessibility options, and fluid combat, particularly the freedom offered by wide-linear encounters. Its major weaknesses are equally recurring: the long campaign can feel overextended, collectible hunting and scavenging interrupt the pacing, and the game’s treatment of violence is sometimes thematically uneven. Even so, its ambition, presentation, and willingness to challenge players make it a landmark narrative action game.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-18
Pros
- Complex, emotionally powerful character writing and performances
- Tense, flexible stealth and combat encounters
- Exceptional visual, audio, environmental, and accessibility design
- Detailed world-building and exploration
Cons
- Bleak subject matter and extreme violence can feel exhausting
- Long campaign has pacing and narrative-structure issues
- Collectibles, scavenging, and restrictive traversal can interrupt momentum
- Thematically uneven examination of player-driven violence
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 100/100
- Destructoid · United States · 85/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100