The Last of Us Part II – PS5

A bold, divisive, and technically extraordinary sequel — The Last of Us Part II expands the story with a darker, more morally complex exploration of cyclical violence.

Product Description

The Last of Us Part II was developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, originally releasing in June 2020, with a PS5-specific "Remastered" edition following in January 2024, adding a roguelike survival mode called "No Return," enhanced visuals, and developer commentary. Set several years after the original game, it follows Ellie, now a young adult, on a journey driven by a violent act that sets in motion a story explicitly built around themes of revenge, cyclical violence, and empathy.

Technically, the game was widely praised as a landmark achievement for its hardware generation. Narratively, it took considerable creative risks compared to the original, including character and plot decisions that proved intensely divisive within its audience, generating one of the more significant "review bombing" controversies in recent gaming history alongside substantial critical-press acclaim and numerous Game of the Year awards.

Similar Games

If you enjoy The Last of Us Part II's technically ambitious, morally complex storytelling, you'll also want to try The Last of Us Part I for the original game this story continues from; Death Stranding for another narratively ambitious, divisive game exploring difficult themes; and Red Dead Redemption 2 for another technically extraordinary, emotionally heavy narrative-driven experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to play the first game before this one?

A: Yes, strongly recommended, as this is a direct narrative continuation.

Q: What is No Return?

A: A roguelike survival mode added in the PS5 Remastered edition, offering replayable combat encounters separate from the story campaign.

Q: Why was this game so divisive?

A: Certain bold narrative and character choices split opinion sharply between professional critics (largely very positive) and parts of the existing fanbase (more mixed).

Pros

Widely praised as a landmark technical achievement for its console generation

Ambitious, thematically rich exploration of revenge and empathy

New No Return roguelike mode adds substantial replay value on PS5

Numerous Game of the Year awards from major critics

Cons Narrative choices proved intensely divisive among parts of the existing fanbase

Very heavy, emotionally difficult subject matter throughout

Long campaign length with a deliberately unconventional structure