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Locally, a Best Buy insider shared that only six copies of The Last of Us Part II sold during July, while hundreds remain in stock, an indicator of how the game is largely collecting dust. Meanwhile, physical copies of Ghost of Tsushima are nearly impossible to find, signaling a robust and ongoing demand for the latter.
Critical Reception and Player Discontent
The game’s Metacritic score remains low at around 5.6, based on nearly 140,000 ratings—a clear sign that The Last of Us Part II has not resonated well with the broader fanbase. The disappointing sales figures and the abundance of unsold copies suggest that many players are not inclined to revisit or purchase the game again.