The Last of Us Part II

"A genuine work of art, The Last of Us Part II is Naughty Dog&s;s best game, bravest story, and proof that games can put players through the emotional wringer. A compelling yet devastating masterpiece."

"Naughty Dog&s;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."

"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;s a technical and narrative triumph that defies some of the most basic concepts of …"

"The Last of Us Part II is a monumental achievement in video game storytelling"

"Developer Naughty Dog builds on its post-apocalyptic opus with The Last of Us Part 2, delivering incredible visuals and an emotional story."

"American game maker Naughty Dog has outdone itself with the long awaited follow-up to its seminal interactive storytelling masterpiece"

"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."

"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&s;t reinvent the wheel, but it gives us a lasting glimpse …"

"The Last of Us 2 is a game that demands conflicted feelings. It engenders adoration for the brilliant graphics, compelling acting, and substantial gameplay. But the story made me feel utterly miserable, even if I really admire it."

"Sony&s;s big budget PS4 exclusive might actually surpass the achievements of its illustrious predecessor"

"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 …"

"The improvements that Naughty Dog made in gameplay and graphics showed that they were able to completely overhaul a system that wasn&s;t all that bad to begin with, and the result was gameplay that kept me entertained even though it …"

"A great work, of those seen once every generation."

"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 …"

"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."

"Naughty Dog has taken everything to the limit to create The Last of Us 2 – the PS4, its design template, and its staff. In some respects, it’s gone too far, but the results are undeniably spectacular and this is …"

"An unforgettable experience that rivals some of the greatest classics in American cinema."

"Where it succeeds isn&s;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;s more, "Look what previously fenced-off realms we …"

"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 …"

"The Last of Us Part II is messy, bleak, and brutal."

"The Last of Us left a memorable impression."

"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"

"When the credits rolled on The Last of Us Part 2 I was still buzzing from the excitement of the final few hours."

"The Last of Us Part II is a truly worthy sequel to one of the greatest games ever made."

"Overall, The Last of Us 2 is going to be divisive. Naughty Dog has made brave narrative choices for its difficult second album, which we massively respect. We would just have liked to have seen the same applied to the …"

"The Last of Us Part II is a gut punch in the best way."

"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"

"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."

"Can a slick, mainstream action game really reckon with the violence that drives it? The answer is yes - messily, but powerfully."

"It’s remarkable, and it will stay with me a long while, just like the first."

"Tense, heartbreaking, and profound, The Last of Us Part II is an affecting examination of consequences and a masterful sequel by Naughty Dog."

"Let me be clear: I liked The Last of Us: Part II, and I feel like I can’t succinctly convey all of the things I wish to say about the game in 1,000 words (which I am well over at …"