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The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II

Released: 6/19/2020

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. A Complex and Emotional Story Experience the escalating moral conflicts created by Ellie’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge your notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain. A Beautiful Yet Dangerous World Set out on Ellie’s journey, taking her from the peaceful mountains and forests of Jackson to the lush, overgrown ruins of greater Seattle. Encounter new survivor groups, unfamiliar and treacherous environments, and terrifying evolutions of the infected. Brought to life by the latest iteration of the Naughty Dog engine, the deadly characters and world are more realistic and meticulously detailed than ever before. Tense and Desperate Action-Survival Gameplay New and evolved gameplay systems deliver upon the life-or-death stakes of Ellie’s journey through the hostile world. Feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and updates allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style.

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. A Complex and Emotional Story Experience the escalating moral conflicts created by Ellie’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge your notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain. A Beautiful Yet Dangerous World Set out on Ellie’s journey, taking her from the peaceful mountains and forests of Jackson to the lush, overgrown ruins of greater Seattle. Encounter new survivor groups, unfamiliar and treacherous environments, and terrifying evolutions of the infected. Brought to life by the latest iteration of the Naughty Dog engine, the deadly characters and world are more realistic and meticulously detailed than ever before. Tense and Desperate Action-Survival Gameplay New and evolved gameplay systems deliver upon the life-or-death stakes of Ellie’s journey through the hostile world. Feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and updates allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style.

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. A Complex and Emotional Story Experience the escalating moral conflicts created by Ellie’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge your notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain. A Beautiful Yet Dangerous World Set out on Ellie’s journey, taking her from the peaceful mountains and forests of Jackson to the lush, overgrown ruins of greater Seattle. Encounter new survivor groups, unfamiliar and treacherous environments, and terrifying evolutions of the infected. Brought to life by the latest iteration of the Naughty Dog engine, the deadly characters and world are more realistic and meticulously detailed than ever before. Tense and Desperate Action-Survival Gameplay New and evolved gameplay systems deliver upon the life-or-death stakes of Ellie’s journey through the hostile world. Feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and updates allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style.

Critics
92
Steam
91
Metacritic
59

Score Breakdown

92.3

Critic Average

174 reviews

91

Steam User Score

54,661 reviews

59

Metacritic User Score

166,956 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+1.4
Metacritic Disparity
+33.3
Combined Disparity
+17.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

92 early (53%)75 launch window (43%)7 late (4%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Based on 174 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 92.3/100. Critics score this game 1.4 points higher than Steam users and 33.3 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 174)+
  1. David AedoviaFourFaceButtons
    Oct 16, 2021·Late review
    50/100View review
    Steam 90.9/100 · -40.9 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · -9.0 pts
  2. Joe HarbyviaDowntime Bros
    Jun 19, 2021·Late review
    100/100View review
    Steam 90.9/100 · +9.1 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +41.0 pts
  3. Ryan BradshawviaMovies Games and Tech
    Jan 8, 2021·Late review
    100/100View review
    Steam 90.9/100 · +9.1 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +41.0 pts
  4. Lisa Marie SegarraviaDigital Trends
    Nov 12, 2020·Late review
    100/100View review
    Steam 90.9/100 · +9.1 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +41.0 pts
  5. Rapid Reviews UK StaffviaRapid Reviews UK
    Sep 11, 2020·Late review
    100/100View review
    Steam 90.9/100 · +9.1 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +41.0 pts