Sam Watanuki
TheGamerThe Last of Us: Part II Review: Trying To Forgive
Published 6/24/2020
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70
-22 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PS5 - 6/19/2020
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The player traverses post-apocalyptic environments such as buildings and forests to advance the story. They can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. The game intermittently switches control between Ellie and Abby, and also briefly Joel in the opening sequence. The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat.
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- Naughty Dog
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Critic avg
92
14 scored reviews
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14
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Score range
58–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 92 across 14 scored reviews, with a 42-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–10011 reviews · 79%
80–891 review · 7%
70–791 review · 7%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Ryan Meitzler
DualShockersThe Last of Us Part II Review — A History of Violence
Published 6/24/2020
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90
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaul Tassi
ForbesForbes The Last of Us Part II Review
Published 6/22/2020
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95
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalCastielle
FextralifeThe Last of Us 2: An Honest Review | Fextralife
Published 6/20/2020
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58
-34 vs critic avg
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Read originalOli Welsh
EurogamerThe Last of Us Part 2 review - a gut-wrenching sequel
Published 6/12/2020
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100
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy McNamara
Game InformerThe Last Of Us Part II Review – A Perfect Circle
Published 6/12/2020
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100
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKallie Plagge
GameSpotThe Last Of Us Part II Review (Spoiler-Free)
Published 6/12/2020
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80
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Avard
GamesRadar+The Last of Us Part 2 review: "An astonishing, absurdly ambitious epic" | GamesRadar+
Published 6/12/2020
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Read originalIGN The Last of Us Part II Review
Published 6/12/2020
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Read originalKirk McKeand
VG247The Last of Us Part 2 review - a generation-defining masterpiece - VG247
Published 6/12/2020
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