The Last of Us Part II Remastered Feature Scores
Explore all 58 feature scores for The Last of Us Part II Remastered, organized into pros and cons.
Scores by Feature
Summary
58 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.027 (47%)
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Positive 3.5-4.423 (40%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.46 (10%)
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Negative 1.5-2.42 (3%)
Pros
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Combat was one of the strongest areas overall, with reviewers praising its brutal feel, polish, resource pressure, and ability to shine in No Return despite a few dissenting takes.
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Remaster quality was generally praised as a definitive or worthwhile edition, though the visual upgrade was often called modest and content-focused.
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Graphics were widely praised as excellent or stunning, but reviewers often stressed that the jump over the PS4/PS5-patched version is modest.
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Load times were consistently praised as much faster and a clear quality-of-life upgrade.
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Haptic feedback integration was strongly praised for bows, weapons, bandaging, traversal, and added immersion, though one reviewer found extended use tiring.
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Replay value was one of the strongest remaster arguments, driven mainly by No Return, daily/custom runs, unlocks, and added extras.
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Value for money was strongly positive for the $10 upgrade, with more mixed views for first-time or double-dip buyers at full price.
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Stealth mechanics were widely praised as tense, flexible, and improved, especially when No Return encouraged new approaches.
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Content variety was broadly praised, especially No Return, Lost Levels, commentary, guitar free play, skins, speedrun tools, and modifiers, though some extras were called short or uneven.
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Environmental detail drew strong praise for scenery, foliage, world texture, and dense visual craftsmanship.
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Narrative quality remained divisive but mostly positive, with many reviewers calling it profound or masterful while others criticized its structure, bleakness, and execution.
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Fun factor was strongest in No Return and combat-focused extras, though the main story’s grim tone made it less relaxing for some reviewers.
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Emotional impact was extremely strong, with reviewers repeatedly describing the story as gutting, heartbreaking, or emotionally shattering.
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Performance optimization was generally strong on PS5 and many PC setups, though one PC review reported stutter and texture issues.
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Frame rate stability was mostly praised, especially in performance mode, with some caveats around 30fps fidelity mode and certain PC scenes.
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Accessibility options were strongly praised, with reviewers calling the expanded descriptive audio, speech-to-vibration, and broader tools meaningful additions.
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Voice acting earned unanimous praise from scored reviews, especially for the main cast’s performances.
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Controls were usually described as smooth, responsive, and solid, with PC mouse-and-keyboard support adding precision for some players.
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Polish was a consistent strength, with reviewers describing the package, presentation, and bonus modes as well-crafted.
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Sound design was praised for 3D audio, directionality, anxiety, and stealth-tension cues.
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World-building was praised for Seattle’s detail, environmental storytelling, and the way the sequel frames grief and factions.
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The character roster in No Return was praised for bringing secondary characters forward with different loadouts, traits, and playstyles.
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Character development was praised for its heavy character work and risky perspective structure.
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Facial animation was praised as industry-leading and central to the emotional performances.
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Difficulty was usually viewed positively as tense and intentional, with challenge options and survival pressure fitting the game’s design.
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Writing quality was polarized: several reviewers praised the ambitious, intentional storytelling, while one criticized the script as unsubtle.
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Horror tension was praised for causing anxiety, dread, and memorable scare sequences.
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AI behavior was praised in combat-focused reviews for swarming, faction pressure, and strong arena behavior.
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Exploration was generally valued for scavenging, optional environmental stories, and player choice, though one reviewer found it sometimes too guided.
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Progression in No Return was praised for unlocks, challenges, and longer-term rewards that kept runs moving.
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Protagonist appeal was mixed: Ellie was praised as carrying the sequel by some, while one reviewer found her harder to relate to.
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Mission variety in No Return was praised for randomized objectives and encounter types, with some caveats about uneven encounters.
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Atmosphere was praised as masterful, especially for its oppressive tension and survival-horror mood.
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Boss design stood out in one PC review, which highlighted major fights as some of Naughty Dog’s best.
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The No Return loop was praised as a high-stakes, rewarding way to experience the game’s encounters repeatedly.
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Resource balance was praised for keeping ammo and materials scarce enough to make survival tense.
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Level design received strong praise from one reviewer for making linear spaces feel flexible and meaningful.
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Platform-specific support was praised for PS5-native upgrades such as load times, DualSense features, and 3D audio.
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The soundtrack was praised as atmospheric and emotionally effective.
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Aiming precision received specific praise on PC, where mouse input gave reviewers strong control for headshots.
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Crafting was praised as part of the game’s excellent survival-combat foundation.
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Handheld suitability was praised in one PC review because the Steam Deck version ran well enough to deserve verification.
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Gameplay mechanics drew mixed responses: several reviewers liked the remastered combat tools, but one felt the core stealth-loot-shoot loop had aged poorly.
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Art direction was praised as visually striking, though one review also noted the remaster could look too dark in places.
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The limited semi-open Seattle section stood out positively to one reviewer, who wished more of the game pursued that feeling.
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No Return’s sandbox-like setup was praised as a fun way to experiment outside the campaign’s narrative constraints.
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Enemy variety was mixed: No Return adds faction variety and AI pressure, but one reviewer criticized the limited number of new enemies.
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Skill systems were split: one reviewer liked the upgrade satisfaction, while another felt No Return upgrades did not meaningfully change play enough.
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Originality was mixed, with one review finding No Return strange and unusual but artistically awkward.
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Visual effects were mostly strong, but one PC review noted distracting upscaling artifacts around transparencies.
Cons
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Family friendliness scored low because one reviewer explicitly described the game as gritty, intense, and extremely violent.
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Puzzle design was a weak point in one review, which complained that environmental puzzles were too few and underdeveloped.
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Map and navigation design drew one notable complaint about unclear progression paths in naturalistic environments.
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User interface design had one PC-specific criticism, where mouse-related UI elements could hurt frame rate.
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Pacing was the most consistent structural complaint, with multiple reviewers saying the campaign felt long, bloated, or uneven despite strong moments.
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Age appropriateness was limited by the game’s mature themes, violence, and emotional weight, with one reviewer saying younger players may not appreciate it.
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Innovation was limited in one review, which found No Return fun but not especially unique as a mode.
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Bug frequency was mixed: some PC reviewers reported minor UI or texture glitches, while others found the port clean.