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The Last of Us Part II

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5

The Last of Us Part II

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5

Naughty Dog · 2020

LumiScore

77/100

Recommended

The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game that fosters empathy and critical thinking through its mature narrative, but contains intense violence and gore.

Growth (BDS)

63

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.75

The Last of Us Part II offers a deeply engaging and mature narrative experience, exploring complex themes of revenge, empathy, and survival. Players will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic skills through challenging combat and exploration. The game's strong character development and emotional depth can foster empathy and ethical reasoning.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game features intense violence, gore, and mature themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While not designed with manipulative monetization or dopamine loops, the compelling narrative and challenging gameplay could lead to extended play sessions. The multiplayer component, if competitive, could introduce social risks like toxicity.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is The Last of Us Part II safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Last of Us Part II a LumiScore of 77/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is The Last of Us Part II appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for The Last of Us Part II (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Last of Us Part II?

LumiKin's recommended play time for The Last of Us Part II is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of The Last of Us Part II?

The game features intense violence, gore, and mature themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While not designed with manipulative monetization or dopamine loops, the compelling narrative and challenging gameplay could lead to extended play sessions. The multiplayer component, if competitive, could introduce social risks like toxicity.