The Last of Us Part II Remastered Reviews

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Kotaku
Top Critic
Unscored
Jan 16, 2024

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is the best way to play this truly excellent game, with sky-high stakes, stunning visuals, rewarding exploration, and phenomenally varied and thrilling combat. But to get the most out of it, you’ll probably need to have a stronger stomach than I do.

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No Recommendation / Blank
Jan 16, 2024

Whether one believes this remaster should exist or not; there is no question about the outstanding story present in The Last of Us Part II Remastered. It is a narrative absolutely deserving of being experienced by any and all. For newer gamers, this remaster is a no brainer. Whether it is worth upgrading for fans who have likely already experienced all the game truly has to offer, even at the low price point, however, makes the existence of this remaster no more than an average iteration of already available excellence.

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Liked
Jan 16, 2024

Worse, the fact that personal trauma is often implied as an excuse to perpetrate even more violence is disturbing.  This is a shame for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that in the quieter, more peaceful moments of the game (typically reserved for flashbacks), the writing and voice acting are very well done.  In a game overflowing with a veritable downpour of tragedies, the biggest one may be actually playing the game itself.

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Recommended
Feb 16, 2024

The definitive version of The Last of Us Part II lands on PlayStation 5 with a native version and game modes that are well worth its symbolic update.

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Recommended
Jan 16, 2024

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered fine-tunes an already incredible game with better lighting, more details, and subtle improvements thanks to new Accessibility options.

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Buy
Jan 16, 2024

The Last of Us Part II Remastered was a must-play then, and it remains a must-play even today. The way the story and gameplay hold up is a testament to how high the bar was set during its original release. Intense, raw, and emotionally charged, The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a reminder of Naughty Dog’s sheer brilliance. The addition of a No Return mode makes this package even sweeter, adding a roguelite-inspired affair that works well given the context and systems of the game. Offering hours of repeatable gameplay, this mode alone is worth the $10 upgrade fee if you already own the PS4 version, making this the definitive way to play the game. Despite the hard-to-spot visual upgrades, the game still looks as visually impressive as ever.

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