The long-awaited The Last of Us Part 2 is set to release next Friday, June 19. Many gaming websites have already had the chance to try out the PS4 adventure and are overflowing with praise. We summarize how the game is being reviewed so far.
What are the highlights of the game? The Last of Us Part 2 is praised in every review for its incredible atmosphere and dark, revenge-driven story.
Highlights include the facial expressions, sound design, and the voice acting of Ashley Johnson, who voices Ellie in English.
The new installment is said to deal heavily with the theme of violence, causing you to constantly question your actions. How exactly this unfolds is hard to assess after the reviews, as Sony has set strict guidelines for the NDA.
The Ratings at a Glance
The ratings on Metacritic: As of now, there are 64 reviews for The Last of Us Part 2 on Metacritic. On average, the game receives a score of 95, although some ratings follow a different system than Metacritic itself.
We have compiled an overview of the 15 most well-known sites for you:
- Gamerant: 5/5 stars – 100 points
- IGN: 10/10 – 100 points
- Gameinformer: 10/10 – 100 points
- VG247: 5/5 stars – 100 points
- Eurogamer Italy: 10/10 – 100 points
- Gamesradar: 5/5 stars – 100 points
- Telegraph: 5/5 stars – 100 points
- The Guardian: 5/5 stars – 100 points
- Shacknews: 9/10 – 100 points according to Metacritic
- Millenium: 95 points
- 4Players: 94 points
- Ausgamers: 9.2/10 – 92 points
- USGamer: 4.5/5 – 90 points
- Gamespot – 8/10 – 80 points
- IGN Japan: 7/10 – 70 points
How do the ratings look in Germany? Among the German sites, only 4Players is listed on Metacritic. However, other outlets have also reviewed The Last of Us Part 2:
- IGN Germany – 10/10
- PCGames – 10/10
- GamePro – 97%
- Playfront – 9.7/10
What the Reviews Say
Many reviews describe The Last of Us Part 2 as a masterpiece. We have summarized some statements from testers.
Video Game Fiction on Groundbreaking Power – The Guardian
At The Guardian, the author is especially impressed by the presentation of the game. It ensures that you are immediately captivated by the game, sometimes feel uncomfortable, yet cannot let go:
The graphical and technical achievements of the game are also key to its power: Everything from the animation to the scene composition, every building, every broken piece of furniture, and every tiny trinket that makes up this post-apocalyptic America is meticulously and astonishingly crafted.
Keza MacDonald at The Guardian
Brutal Masterpiece – GamePro
Our German colleagues at GamePro are highly enthusiastic about the second installment of The Last of Us. They only deducted points for issues with the companion AI.
The editorial team offers the conclusion from three editors. Linda Sprenger writes:
My longest gaming session lasted twelve hours straight. I even dreamed about the game, waking up in the morning wanting to dive right back into this world. The Last of Us Part 2 captivated me so much. […]
In no other game have I cheered, suffered, cried, and laughed so much with the characters. No other game has occupied my thoughts for days afterward. […] For me, The Last of Us 2 turns out to be one of the most emotional video game experiences I have ever had – and ultimately one of the most beautiful. Because as hard as the game hits me in the gut, it also strikes me straight in the heart.
A Masterpiece Worthy of its Predecessor – IGN
One of the top reviews comes from IGN. Both the English and German versions give the game a score of 10. In the English version, the author summarizes his experiences with The Last of Us Part 2 as follows:
The game offers a multi-layered, emotionally devastating story with stealth and action gameplay that improves on the mechanics of the first game while also integrating a bit more of the larger mobility and action of Uncharted.
But even though Part 2 is an exciting adventure, it still takes time for a breathtaking, nuanced exploration of the strength and fragility of the human spirit. The PlayStation 4 has one of the best exclusives in one of the best games of this generation.
Jonathan Dornbush at IGN
If you want to try The Last of Us Part 2 for yourself, you won’t have to wait much longer. The official release is on June 19. The multiplayer, however, will be added later.
