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The Last of Us Part 2

The Last of Us Part II is a continuation of The Last of Us universe and a direct sequel to the original title. It takes place five years after the events of The Last of Us and sees players taking control of two characters, Ellie and Abby. Players will be forced to live the lives of both characters before their stories ultimate at the end of the release.

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The Last of Us Part 2
Action
Adventure
10/10
Top Critic Avg: 93/100 Critics Rec: 95%
Released
June 19, 2020
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
Proprietary

Franchise
The Last of Us
Platform(s)
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
How Long To Beat
24 Hours

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