The Last of Us: Left Behind

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4.9

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  1. Thegodfatherr
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    A fantastic insight into Ellie's backstory
    At barely more than two hours long some might feel Left Behind is a little too short
  2. Sourvinakos
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The story stands well on its on but also adds to the experience of the original game. The new combat situations stand among the best of the main game and especially the moments where you fight infected and humans at the same time are fresh and give a lot more strategic possibilities.
  3. JohnDoeS
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Overrated.
    Good Graphics & Sound.
    Average gameplay.
    Horrible story.
    Way more value in the base game and way better story.
  4. DefaltWorld
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buena forma de saber un poco mas de nuestra protagonista del juego, Ellie, este juego nos muestra la historia de ella con su mejor amiga , e incluso parece ser novia al final pero no dejan claro si siempre fue asi, muy recomendado para los fans… Expand
  5. PartII
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Its great, its not that long, its like a side story, i liked it. Ppl are gonna hate on it bcs of the part 2 game.
  6. Critiquo
    Jun 18, 2020
    6
    Half of the content is quite good, and genuinely adds to the story of the main game, while the other half seems confusing and ultimately unnecessary to the greater picture.
  7. WudzZalesia
    May 25, 2020
    7
    Left Behind wasn't bad, but for max. 3 hours of gameplay it doesn't deserve a better rating. They could've just put Ellie and Riley story to that comic and the 'Mid-game part' in the core game. It didn't needed to release as a 'game'. At least it's for free on PS4 but imagine paying for this on PS3.
  8. akhilm
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    This is good DLC for best game ever. Adds some of Ellie's back story that was alluded to in the full game.
  9. TheNewYorkArts
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as much as an expansion on the original title was very desired ever since it dropped, Left Behind doesn't feel like a rip-off or a forced new installment, it feels natural and flows well. its length may be the only thing one could object, but at the end of the day, it was just a DLC. even when being aware of the backlash that having an LGBTQ+ lead character may come with - as showcased by various user reviews - the game smoothly introduces us to a new, deeper level of Ellie's life, and we finally get to understand why she is who she is, the stories and experiences that forged her. it's definitely a good step towards the future of the saga.… Expand
  10. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    Its fine short DLC after you finish the game, there are some fun mini games and the gameplay is overall the same as the actuall game but the ellies backstory wasnt all that interesting.
  11. c1nemAlex
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Left Behind is the perfect addition to the main game, using the same mechanics. What it adds is another proof of the developers' capability of highly intense, mature and emotional storytelling, filling in a few plot holes from the main game and providing the fans with the both uplifting and sad backstory of the beloved character Ellie. Just one advice to the players: Don't leave theLeft Behind is the perfect addition to the main game, using the same mechanics. What it adds is another proof of the developers' capability of highly intense, mature and emotional storytelling, filling in a few plot holes from the main game and providing the fans with the both uplifting and sad backstory of the beloved character Ellie. Just one advice to the players: Don't leave the Halloween costume store too early if you don't want to miss one of the most empathically crafted pieces of character building ever put into a videogame.… Expand
  12. showt
    Dec 9, 2019
    9
    Отличный спин-офф от оригинальной игры
    Графика 10/10
    Сюжет 8/10
    Музыка 10/10
    Тех часть 10/10
    Персонажи 10/10
  13. BradMorgan
    Oct 4, 2019
    7
    Left behind was a nice addition to the original game. Certainly because this DLC takes place before and during the original story. Focus was more on the person Ellie. It is not really a spectacle, but the reflection of two teenagers trying to have fun in a far-reaching and dangerous world is very sad and beautiful at the same time. Downside was the environment that felt monotonousLeft behind was a nice addition to the original game. Certainly because this DLC takes place before and during the original story. Focus was more on the person Ellie. It is not really a spectacle, but the reflection of two teenagers trying to have fun in a far-reaching and dangerous world is very sad and beautiful at the same time. Downside was the environment that felt monotonous sometimes and afterwards I still had many questions about Riley.… Expand
  14. AcidSnake3
    Mar 7, 2019
    0
    I only have a thing or two to say: A-This should have been free, total waste of money.
    B- Whoever put that Jak x reference should have thought about it twice, that is an awesome game, unlike the crap these guys have been pulling out of their asses.
  15. Cloud302
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Serving as a prequel to The Last of Us, (and a sequel to the Last of Us: American Dreams comics), you get to meet Riley for the first time, in-game, and are taken on a short (but powerful) journey of heart that emphasizes exploration, and if taken at a leisurely and appreciative pace, could be unlike anything you've ever experienced in the realm of gaming to date.

    Note: The head writer    Serving as a prequel to The Last of Us, (and a sequel to the Last of Us: American Dreams comics), you get to meet Riley for the first time, in-game, and are taken on a short (but powerful) journey of heart that emphasizes exploration, and if taken at a leisurely and appreciative pace, could be unlike anything you've ever experienced in the realm of gaming to date.

    Note: The head writer of Last of Us himself, Neil Druckmann heavily recommends that you read the prequel comics first (as do I), as they're official storyline, and they tell the story of how Ellie first meets Riley, which occurs before the story within this DLC, and sets the stage for a great deal of what occurs within it. ALSO, do NOT play this DLC before having completed the core campaign of The Last of Us, or else several major plot points will be tainted for you.    … Expand
  16. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  17. mj_arthur
    Jun 20, 2018
    1
    This DLC is very short (2hours) and inconsequential towards the story. Its by far the worst DLC I had ever played. Good thing i got it for free, otherwise I would have been irate. Naughty dog was clearly trying to squeeze out every last penny from its fans and its rather pathetic. Nevertheless, TLOA is still in my top 4 games ever despite the DLC disappointment
  18. iddqd4
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Потусить в магазине, пофоткаться, поиграть на сломанном аркадном автомате, пострелять из водяных пистолетов и поцеловать Райли на 10 из 10.
  19. Daedric
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    this game perfect There's nothing wrong with it. Interesting Sometimes sad like a movie. I do not need words. buy now
  20. CapnConundrum
    May 16, 2017
    7
    The whole point of Ellie's character is her innocence and childlike quality, and all the emotional effect she adds to the main game is predicated upon that. This dlc strips her of that. It's just stupid, and it's terrible writing. It's done to be trendy and that's extremely patronising to the people it's trying to emulate. I was very disappointed that they went in that direction. AsThe whole point of Ellie's character is her innocence and childlike quality, and all the emotional effect she adds to the main game is predicated upon that. This dlc strips her of that. It's just stupid, and it's terrible writing. It's done to be trendy and that's extremely patronising to the people it's trying to emulate. I was very disappointed that they went in that direction. As for the rest of it, I love Ellie, and I love getting to play as her. I did enjoy the whole thing. I was expecting a much greater deviation from the story though. I was thinking you might play as Joel's brother or something, and try to make a safe town. That would have been something interesting and new within their world, and given Neil Druckman's narrative prowess, it would have felt like a good short story. Instead, to follow the metaphor, it's like an unneccessary addition to an already perfect book. It's like buying a chapter that was quite rightly edited out. It's still great because it's The Last of Us, and I'll give it a high-ish score only because I want to be fair, but in the context of the story, just take it or leave it. You wouldn't be missing much. Weighed against The Last of Us, it sucks. I'm honestly not sure whether it adds or detracts.… Expand
  21. tremault
    Apr 5, 2017
    9
    This DLC was not something I looked forward to. I have seen many DLC that are so low quality and add very little substance to the original. then I saw this through to the end and I have to say this effected me far more than the entire game of 'last of us'. the story of the two young girls rekindling their friendship was so deep and it totally drew me in. It was so well staged that I fellThis DLC was not something I looked forward to. I have seen many DLC that are so low quality and add very little substance to the original. then I saw this through to the end and I have to say this effected me far more than the entire game of 'last of us'. the story of the two young girls rekindling their friendship was so deep and it totally drew me in. It was so well staged that I fell in love with Riley and after finishing it I have found myself in tears a lot recalling the precious moments they spent together. It's so magical, it reminds me of a lot of precious moments from my own life and the delivery is incredible. there were times that I just didn't even think of them as characters, the animation and lighting etc was so realistic I felt like I was looking at real people.
    The action parts and traversing the environment was fairly rewarding. I liked the change in the way the game plays with the different character. climbing and getting around the environment seems more of a focus with Ellie and the fighting also has me feeling more vulnerable. which is perfect for playing as a young girl. Fact is though, she can truly do some real damage and hold her own in a pinch which impresses me no end.    … Expand
  22. thryce3
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    Easily the best DLC ever made. The story and acting are incredible, just as in the main game. Who would have thought hearing a character describe a video game inside a video game could be so engrossing? Plus, taking this part of the story out of the main game actually adds to the experience considering it partially takes place during a bit a of a cliffhanger of the main story. PlayingEasily the best DLC ever made. The story and acting are incredible, just as in the main game. Who would have thought hearing a character describe a video game inside a video game could be so engrossing? Plus, taking this part of the story out of the main game actually adds to the experience considering it partially takes place during a bit a of a cliffhanger of the main story. Playing the main game again afterwards, you pick up on a lot of references to Left Behind… Expand
  23. likevin96
    Jan 17, 2017
    8
    Pros:
    - Plugs a critical hole in the original's narrative
    - Playing as Ellie is fun and noticeably different from Joel
    - Introduces a new scenario (infected and humans in the same encounter) that probably should have been in the original
    - Water gun section was fun

    Cons:
    - Not much is new here
    - Not a big fan of Riley's character
    - Arcade sequence was kind of cheesy

    True Score: 8.4
  24. winterbox
    Jan 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This DLC is a nice little side story about Ellie's past and "present" which many would recognize from the main story. I also wondered what and how Ellie patched up Joel by herself and it was cool to be able to play it out. The DLC is not long, rather it is super short, and not too long and dragged out to become boring or stale. Two stories ran parallel to each other with the player (you) participating in both "time lines". I thought this was pretty cool, but I have seen this technique used in other games. Regardless, it was fun and a nice little touch after the main events of The Last of Us.… Expand
  25. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is an action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    Ellie returns as new light is shed on her relationship with Riley, her best friend from the military boarding school they both grew up in. After inexplicably disappearing for weeks, Riley reemerges in Ellie’s life with a surprising    The Last of Us: Left Behind is an action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    Ellie returns as new light is shed on her relationship with Riley, her best friend from the military boarding school they both grew up in. After inexplicably disappearing for weeks, Riley reemerges in Ellie’s life with a surprising revelation. The two sneak out of their school for the last time, leading to a series of events that will forever change both of their live.

    + Ellie and Riley Relationship    … Expand
  26. MasterRiley
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Left Behind is the perfect single player DLC to the masterpiece The Last of Us. It introduces the new character Riley and tells a heart warming story about her and Ellie's developing relationship within their apocalyptic world. Just like the original game; amazing performances, great graphics, great writing, great gameplay, and great music make Left Behind a masterpiece. This is the bestLeft Behind is the perfect single player DLC to the masterpiece The Last of Us. It introduces the new character Riley and tells a heart warming story about her and Ellie's developing relationship within their apocalyptic world. Just like the original game; amazing performances, great graphics, great writing, great gameplay, and great music make Left Behind a masterpiece. This is the best DLC. Ever.… Expand
  27. rquant
    Aug 1, 2016
    6
    The brief moments of combat and puzzles are good. But the drama simulator between Ellie and her friend that takes up most of the DLC is overly serious, way too mushy, and doesn't add substance to the main game. I want to play a gritty post-apocalypse game, not The Gilmore Girls.
  28. DLight03
    May 19, 2016
    10
    The best DLC ever made. If you you're a rah-rah-pow-pow shoot'em up type of person, then this DLC isn't for you. If, however, you absolutely love the universe created in The Last of Us and you value narrative and dialogue above all-else, you will get a bite-sized game that is polished on par with the original game. A truly fantastic prequel to TLOU that gives great insight into Ellie as aThe best DLC ever made. If you you're a rah-rah-pow-pow shoot'em up type of person, then this DLC isn't for you. If, however, you absolutely love the universe created in The Last of Us and you value narrative and dialogue above all-else, you will get a bite-sized game that is polished on par with the original game. A truly fantastic prequel to TLOU that gives great insight into Ellie as a character and her life before meeting Joel. Also, you'll notice that almost all the negative reviews that exist for this game can't help but mention "that scene." It's clear that bigotry has motivated some angry reactions from some people. Don't let that be you. Play the game, pay attention to what it's trying to tell you and enjoy it. It's fantastic.… Expand
  29. aadityamudhar
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    This is one of the best DLCs I've ever played. It's affordable and it provides a very in depth backstory to Ellie you couldn't get without playing the DLC. It's not the longest DLC but DLCs shouldn't be long as they are... well... DLCs. I recommend it highly!
  30. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Ellie returns as new light is shed on her relationship with Riley, her best friend from the military boarding school they both grew up in. After inexplicably disappearing for weeks, Riley reemerges in Ellie’s life with a surprising revelation. The two sneak out of their school for the last time, leading to a series of events that will forever change both of their lives
  31. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Didn't like the main game too much, but this part i just simply love it,now i see why everybody loves Ellie, i know there's a section on the main game for her but i wanted more, and this is it.
  32. Tyger44
    Nov 30, 2015
    3
    Very few games release worthwhile pieces of single player DLC. But, how can a masterpiece like the last of us go wrong. Well, Left Behind heads up delivering lackluster gameplay and the worst love story in video history. Not only is the revelation of Ellie being gay something that completely undermines this great character, but the banter between her and Riley (her actor does a horribleVery few games release worthwhile pieces of single player DLC. But, how can a masterpiece like the last of us go wrong. Well, Left Behind heads up delivering lackluster gameplay and the worst love story in video history. Not only is the revelation of Ellie being gay something that completely undermines this great character, but the banter between her and Riley (her actor does a horrible job) lack the substance that Ellie's interactions with Joel had in the main game. The encounters with both the hunters and infected in the winter chapter are the high points of the DLC, but the human AI isn't good enough to be intimidating. Not to mention the fact that Left Behind is two hours long and has little replay value. All this for $10 or $15! JUST DON'T BUY IT! This prequel causes great damage to The Last of Us in the same way that the phantom menace damaged Star Wars. It is a shame that the last of us has come to this, and has me worried about Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us 2.… Expand
  33. drlowdon
    Aug 28, 2015
    8
    At barely more than two hours long some might feel Left Behind is a little too short. For me however it is great example of what DLC can offer if the developers make the effort by retaining the great gameplay of the original, albeit in smaller chunks, whilst telling its own self contained story (as well as filling in a gap in the main games story) through delightfully written and actedAt barely more than two hours long some might feel Left Behind is a little too short. For me however it is great example of what DLC can offer if the developers make the effort by retaining the great gameplay of the original, albeit in smaller chunks, whilst telling its own self contained story (as well as filling in a gap in the main games story) through delightfully written and acted cut scenes.… Expand
  34. Flameslfc
    Jun 24, 2015
    6
    The story is actually quite impacting and well put together. Characters interact well and the relationship between the girls develops believably. The game play is good but....

    IT'S WAAAAY TOO SHORT! I mean you have barely warmed up and it's done. Felt a but conned by the end.
  35. CrazyGwen
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    The best experience ever! the story never bores and although the end was predicted even if you hits. And now ellie is the important character because in the last of us joel is
  36. Thegodfatherson
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    NOTE: I DID NOT PLAY THIS ON A PS3, I PLAYED THE PS4 VERSION.

    Left Behind, is an undoubted masterpiece, it is one of the best DLC's out there. There is much more to the heart wrenching story of The Last Of Us, Left Behind is more human and excel in every way. It starts up in th middle of the events of The Last Of Us, Joel is badly wounded, and Ellie needs something to patch him up, or    NOTE: I DID NOT PLAY THIS ON A PS3, I PLAYED THE PS4 VERSION.

    Left Behind, is an undoubted masterpiece, it is one of the best DLC's out there. There is much more to the heart wrenching story of The Last Of Us, Left Behind is more human and excel in every way. It starts up in th middle of the events of The Last Of Us, Joel is badly wounded, and Ellie needs something to patch him up, or he will die of blood loss. She ventures into the Shopping Mall to find Health Aid Kits. But the story jumps back and forth between Ellie's mission to help Joel and Ellie's past with her friend Riley. And the transition between these events takes place smoothly enough to give you a sense of excitement and sadness mixed together in a nice martini of passion made by developer Naughty Dog. The best moments strike when you go around the mall with Riley and explore things that Ellie has never seen before, like Photo Booths, Merry Go Rounds and Arcades. At one point, you get to have a water fight and go inside a Halloween shopping store and dress up as wearwolves, and at one point in your life, you may have down those things, that is why Left Behind is so excellent on its own way. It is so human, that even when you're having fun, you are crying inside of you, it's clings on to you and never lets go even after it ends. There are smartly designed combat sections, like always, the horror is there and it is better than ever. If you have played The Last Of Us, you might know that the clickers of runners are no the biggest threat, the humans are, and the AI has significantly improved over the main game itself. If you have finished one of the best games ever created, this should be a breeze for you, a breeze that is warm and smells nicer than ever. At one point, I found a tape recorder that had a recording of a soldier telling his story as his wounds drag him down and eventually kill him, the depth gone into each and every part of this game is incredible and a Naughty Dog continues to impress me game after game and DLC after DLC. Left Behind is a must play, you have to experiance this human masterpiece. Left Behind can be called a game of it's own, you'll cringe, you'll cry, you'll remember.    … Expand
  37. SportsareCrap
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Last of us DLC Left Behind is True Survivor Horror Game unlike Resident Evil 4 Resident Evil 5 Resident Evil 6 Resident Evil Revelations Resident Evil Revelations 2 Combine.
    If you liked Survivor Horror Game buy Last of us Digital or New Sealed not Soulless Used.
    Please buy Real DLC Left Behind Filesize is over 2GB.

    Please Avoid rest DLC since Rest are Pay to Unlock aka On Disc DLC.
  38. qdbug
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Greatest Heart Warming Action Packed, game iv'e ever played.... Im a girl so i personally cry whenever i see sarah die, but ive played this game 13 times in completion and i just cant break free from this AMAZING game. TO EVERYONE if you think this game sounds girly or like a chic flick, i say to go crawl down a hole.... and die, Cant really get past the fact Ellie turns out to be gay, but im not against gay people, just the fact that its really not been in a game before 10/10… Expand
  39. JAGUAR10
    Aug 25, 2014
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I haven't even finished this yet but already I don't like it. I absolutely LOVED The Last of US - best game and story I've ever played - played it about 3 times already and counting. Gave it a 10 out of 10. This DLC has ruined it for me. Ellie was cute and precocious in TLOU with her occasional cussing here and there - somehow they made it cute - probably because she had more profound dialog in other areas. In Left Behind they went overboard - she comes across as a foul-mouthed wanna-be punk trying to please Riley by showing her how cool she is and how much she can cuss. Can't believe this came from the same writer. Or did it? At one point she says, 'they can suck my dick?" She doesn't even have one!! This line totally turned me off coming from Ellie. Totally unnecessary. I do not like the Riley character at all - she doesn't really seem to care for Ellie at all - she's a manipulator and seems like a thrill-seeker who doesn't care if Ellie gets in trouble. And spending 1/2 hour in a Halloween shop listening to two teenagers cuss up a storm is my kind of fun! NOT!! The whole time they were in the mall I kept wanting to scream to them - "You idiots - keep your voices down, there could be infected around!!" Totally inane dialog and did not make me like either of them at all. In fact, I felt sorry for Ellie. She needs to 'wisen the **** up' regarding Riley.

    And then the gay thing - why do they always have to throw this crap in games? I'm not anti-gay - I'm anti-gratuitous sex!! I just don't see the reason for this. Why couldn't they just be friends without having sexual overtones thrown in? I know some girls go through this getting a crush on an older girl stage in life, but what I'm against is gratuitous sex, period! And I'm getting sick of it in games, TV, movies, etc. This game would have been just fine (well, a lot better anyway) without that scene!! Even though they implied that Bill was gay (there we go again) TLOU had no sex or romance and was a 10 out of 10 game! That should tell you something Naughty Dog. You don't need sex to sell games. Good stories and game play sell games. And Bill was extremely funny and had great lines! Best minor character, IMO. And it seemed to fit with the world - not too many women around his town so it made sense. A good story is what counts - And Left Behind is not a good story. In fact, it lowered my opinion of Ellie - I thought she was smarter that this!

    The only thing that saves this DLC is when Ellie is hunting for supplies to help Joel. Then we get back to the real Last of Us. I absolutely love the Joel character and this was one of the most touching scenes in the first game. Always wondered how Ellie stitched him up or even got him back on the horse after he fell off.

    I'll continue playing but I was glad I used an Amazon gift certificate for this so was only out $4.99. Not your best effort at all, Naughty Dog. More is not always best - we don't need more sex, more cussing and more background to Ellie's life just to make a buck. Very disappointed!!!!!!!!!

    BTW - this is the reason I do not pre-order games. You think a company makes a great game so the next will be great? NOT!!! No matter how great the first game is companies tend to rush out DLC or 2nd games just to make money. Was burned by Dragon Age 2, Watch Dogs, etc. and now this.    … Expand
  40. sityoazzdown
    Aug 23, 2014
    8
    Pretty good dlc, but in my opinion the length of this dlc brings this standalone purchase down by a lot. I beat it in about 3 hours, and that includes scavenging. But nonetheless this is a pretty good compliment to The Last of Us, intense moments mixed in with unique/happy moments was what made this dlc good for me. If this was a teaser for upcoming sequels of the game, then I am stokedPretty good dlc, but in my opinion the length of this dlc brings this standalone purchase down by a lot. I beat it in about 3 hours, and that includes scavenging. But nonetheless this is a pretty good compliment to The Last of Us, intense moments mixed in with unique/happy moments was what made this dlc good for me. If this was a teaser for upcoming sequels of the game, then I am stoked for this franchise.… Expand
  41. LiquidFrostbite
    Aug 22, 2014
    8
    A solid expansion to the already amazing "The Last of Us." It's a great addition to the story of the main game, allowing us to learn more about the beloved Ellie, whom we fell in-love with during the original story. I would love to see more of this.
  42. JoshLuck1995
    Aug 9, 2014
    9
    Adds to the already amazing experience of The Last Of Us, it gives a good insight to Ellie's story and is a good DLC. Would recommend to every TLOU fan out there
  43. ITZZZPERRY
    Jul 26, 2014
    9
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is an excellent dlc for an already great game. It tells a short but unforgettable experience. The gameplay is as good as always, and not much more can be said, as it is so good.
  44. azco98
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Just like The Last of Us, Left Behind has proven that great gameplay can coexist with a great story that sheds more light in Ellie's backstory, making her an even cooler character.
    My only issue with the DLC is that it is too short, and the combat was at times original (making infected and other humans fight each other) and at times difficult, maybe making it almost unnecessary.
    Even    Just like The Last of Us, Left Behind has proven that great gameplay can coexist with a great story that sheds more light in Ellie's backstory, making her an even cooler character.
    My only issue with the DLC is that it is too short, and the combat was at times original (making infected and other humans fight each other) and at times difficult, maybe making it almost unnecessary.
    Even though, I think any PS3 owner should play this (and the main story, of course).    … Expand
  45. kenmil
    Jun 16, 2014
    2
    Boring, girl talk movie clip with a dash of action, and of course, the same clunky controls and poor fighting mechanics. A total waste of money. I will avoid this company's games in future.
  46. YoutubeTGW
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    This was a great DLC I don't know what else to say without spoiling, it fills on some missing parts and introduces Ellie's background story I wasn't at all disappointed.
  47. RedRyan18
    May 22, 2014
    9
    Left Behind is one of the greatest downloadable games ever done. It fleshes out a character we fell in love with before and also surprises us in way's so few other games ever do.
  48. erichw23
    May 22, 2014
    4
    Thought I would drop in quick and give a quick comment. First off I love The Last of Us. It was an amazing game and I've spent a lot of time in the game. With that said, the $15 I payed for this 2 hour sad fest was very disappointing, if anything this DLC should have been free to $5. Keep in mind when I say this I think most DLC should be around $5 if your only getting 1 or 2 hours ofThought I would drop in quick and give a quick comment. First off I love The Last of Us. It was an amazing game and I've spent a lot of time in the game. With that said, the $15 I payed for this 2 hour sad fest was very disappointing, if anything this DLC should have been free to $5. Keep in mind when I say this I think most DLC should be around $5 if your only getting 1 or 2 hours of content that may or may have not been ripped from the making of the original game. Anyway, this is not any special insight into Ellie’s background, there is one tiny revelation that is hinted at earlier in the game that is confirmed here. Nothing else, the DLC is filled with bad mini games, along with one specific battle that feel like it was pulled from the original game and shelled off as DLC. The only part I enjoyed was some of the dialogue. I just can't understand how people are OK with paying $15 for this. Don't keep doing this people or content will continue to shrink and have no actual value.… Expand
  49. thebotsko
    May 20, 2014
    10
    The greatest DLC I've ever played and it has the great story line, for being a DLC. After I heard that this was coming out I immediately pre-ordered it, well actually I pre-ordered it on Christmas
  50. borba72
    May 19, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't buy it. Why? 1) It's too short. It's about 1 and a half our of gameplay. 2) Ellie and Riley flashback parts are just boring. The two of them arguing. The two of them playing with water pistols, breaking car's windows, taking photos in a booth. The good part is the one showing how Ellie got medicine to patch Joel up.… Expand
  51. miguelwii
    May 10, 2014
    9
    muy bueno genial dlc para una obra maestra, lo malo es que es demasiado caro 14.99 por 2 horas de juego... aunque relata eventos muy buenos de la saga esperemos que en ps4 sea asombroso
  52. xDarkfaith312x
    May 7, 2014
    9
    Left Behind is probably the best DLC i have ever played, it adds to Ellie's character and background and is definitely worth the tad expensive price tag. If only it was longer, either way it is still a great addition to the story and the game
  53. richtofin819
    May 5, 2014
    0
    next to bioshock infinite this content was the most disappointing. it was short pointless and covered story we had already heard about plus they screwed with the story by throwing in a little romance that just reminded me of cliche action movies not the last of us i have come to love.
  54. GamergodsFail
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is what you'd expect from Naughty Dog. Intense, emotional, compelling, captivating, and well put together. This DLC clocks in at around 3 hours long, and not one minute of it drags behind. Naughty Dog put in great effort into making their very first single player DLC.
    There are 2 different stories that play back-to-back here, and it fills in some of the gaps    The Last of Us: Left Behind is what you'd expect from Naughty Dog. Intense, emotional, compelling, captivating, and well put together. This DLC clocks in at around 3 hours long, and not one minute of it drags behind. Naughty Dog put in great effort into making their very first single player DLC.
    There are 2 different stories that play back-to-back here, and it fills in some of the gaps that seemed to have been unexplained in the main game. However, I thought the ending felt just a little rushed and inconclusive. It also felt a little too short for a $15 asking price. That's $5 per hour, if you don't plan on replaying it on a higher difficulty or finding all the collectibles. A 3-hour long DLC inside a 12-hour long main game is fine. It's the price that bothered me. I felt this should've been only $10. Also I did have a couple minor problems with the gameplay, such as the huge difficulty spike at the end, and Ellie automatically standing up after stealth killing an enemy from a crouched stance, causing you to make noise by accident.
    Everything else about this DLC exceeded my expectations. It was an incredibly satisfying short addition to my favorite game of 2013. For the most part. Good job, Naughty Dog. You developers never disappoint. You're the best of the bunch.

    8/10 - Great    … Expand
  55. Junior76
    Apr 18, 2014
    10
    The Last Of Us: Left Behind is amazing, has a little more detail about the history of the game.The duration is acceptable, although not a major DLC.The story of Ellie with her friend Riley is fantastic.
  56. HedgeHodge
    Apr 14, 2014
    4
    I was a fan of the original game, but Left Behind is a disappointment. There is nothing shocking or well done about this add-on. It's short, overpriced, and has next to no gameplay. I beat it in 2 hours on survivor difficulty. Some might say "quantity over quality," but that doesn't apply to this content. Choppy transitions between past and present, less than 30 min. of ACTUAL gameplay,I was a fan of the original game, but Left Behind is a disappointment. There is nothing shocking or well done about this add-on. It's short, overpriced, and has next to no gameplay. I beat it in 2 hours on survivor difficulty. Some might say "quantity over quality," but that doesn't apply to this content. Choppy transitions between past and present, less than 30 min. of ACTUAL gameplay, and absolutely no replay value, make this DLC poorly one, and not worth your time or money.… Expand
  57. Plasmaneedle
    Apr 10, 2014
    1
    The Last of Us had a lot of potential to be a great game, so it's quite sad to see that instead of building upon that potential, Left Behind is a step down from The Last of Us in nearly every way. The story was a good idea but poorly executed. The combat just feels even more forced than it did in The Last of Us. This DLC adds nothing and is too short to even be worth the price.
  58. Glowguy
    Apr 8, 2014
    6
    After TLOU I will pretty much buy anything that Naughty Dog puts out, however I will be a bit critical with Left Behind. First off - it's not tossed off or anything - the content is high quality and it certainly has it's moments. There just isn't enough content here to make this worth the price tag and there is virtually nothing new in terms of gameplay that you don't get in the originalAfter TLOU I will pretty much buy anything that Naughty Dog puts out, however I will be a bit critical with Left Behind. First off - it's not tossed off or anything - the content is high quality and it certainly has it's moments. There just isn't enough content here to make this worth the price tag and there is virtually nothing new in terms of gameplay that you don't get in the original (there is one new thing but I wouldn't have even realized it without reading it here). Even the theme of the DLC is a little misleading because at least half of the content actually takes place during TLOU and is not part of Ellie's backstory at all. I am a big fan of Naughty Dog and TLOU is arguably the best console game ever made so the expectations are ridiculously high, but the difference this time is that I feel that they failed to deliver.… Expand
  59. darkecofreak1
    Apr 7, 2014
    10
    Hands down the best game I have ever played. It ruined playing any other game. I had to wait about 2 weeks before I could play anything else. It has it's faults, but what game doesn't. It is well worth the money! If your one of those people who like to just enjoy the ride then this game on EASY is perfect. If you want to go Boss then try harder difficulties. Either way it's amazing.
  60. Vasili_Agate
    Apr 6, 2014
    9
    This game just awesome.. Graphics.. sounds.. story.. I'll never stop playing The Last of Us and it's dlc's. I already finished the game 3 times.. however, story is so sad. I hope that Last of us never ends..
  61. Reconhope
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    This DLC makes you remember why Last of Us drew in gamers worldwide. One of the most compelling stories to ever touch gamers gets even deeper into the backstory, in this dlc, and it's worth every bit.
  62. Whrod
    Mar 30, 2014
    9
    The greatest piece of DLC I've ever played. LEFT BEHIND is a pure work of genius. It has all of the things that made THE LAST OF US one of the greatest game of all time. Whereas the prologue for the game focused more on Joel and his journey with Ellie. LEFT BEHIND shows you Ellie's life right before the beginning of THE LAST OF US. The story of Left Behind is masterfully written, givingThe greatest piece of DLC I've ever played. LEFT BEHIND is a pure work of genius. It has all of the things that made THE LAST OF US one of the greatest game of all time. Whereas the prologue for the game focused more on Joel and his journey with Ellie. LEFT BEHIND shows you Ellie's life right before the beginning of THE LAST OF US. The story of Left Behind is masterfully written, giving more insight to Ellie's relationship with Riley, as well as showing you the unforgiving world of post-apocalyptic USA, one more time. The combat introduces Infected and humans in the same area, with you right in the middle. You can use the Infected to get the humans or use stealth to sneak past all of them. LEFT BEHIND is the new high point for DLC. It's worth nearly more than it's price and it's a definite must buy for fans.… Expand
  63. RhettDG
    Mar 29, 2014
    0
    A poorly written afterthought that was overly reliant on her relationship with her friend. If you played Last of Us, there is nothing new. When I say nothing new I mean nothing period. The game is the same and you know EXACTLY what happens. Nothing is added to the narrative and nothing is helpful in filling out the backstory. This DLC was a waste of time, it was a waste of my time andA poorly written afterthought that was overly reliant on her relationship with her friend. If you played Last of Us, there is nothing new. When I say nothing new I mean nothing period. The game is the same and you know EXACTLY what happens. Nothing is added to the narrative and nothing is helpful in filling out the backstory. This DLC was a waste of time, it was a waste of my time and money and it was a waste of Naughty Dogs time. The only thing that people remotely talk about is that two girls kiss. Its there to either shock you, make you feel good, or to push an agenda, nothing more. This DLC ANGERED me and I am upset that I had to pay for it, regardless of the price.
    The combat itself is all the same. They force you to fight in a large and excessive enemy rush that seems tacked on and unnecessary. Even the often referred to ability to coax survivors into fighting infected is badly programmed at best. The enemies clearly seem unintended to fight one another so it becomes a joke to watch them flail around in a mock fight.
    You'll love this DLC if you fall into the trap of whatever message they seem to think they are trying to share. Pulling at the heart strings of the consumer does not make for a good game or good writing. Otherwise don't waste your time.    … Expand
  64. elmaigoch09
    Mar 27, 2014
    9
    A great prequel and Ellie's backstory, it's awesome, Riley's character was unique in this story, without her Ellie wouldn't be Ellie, The Last of Us and this DLC would leave a very and unforgettable mark in video games history.
  65. Yagrold
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    I can pay a price of a AAA console game for this DLC, another epic story, a really additive DLC.
    Naughty Dog is really one of the best developers in the gaming industry.
  66. Makaveli
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    Welcomed DLC but I would of rather they included something other than Ellies back story. She doesn't really act like the Ellie we all know and love in TLoU so this DLC actually made me think less of Ellies character in general... The gameplay is good though..I will say that you do not need this DLC, it doesn't really bring anything to TLoU but just an extension to the game itself, and aWelcomed DLC but I would of rather they included something other than Ellies back story. She doesn't really act like the Ellie we all know and love in TLoU so this DLC actually made me think less of Ellies character in general... The gameplay is good though..I will say that you do not need this DLC, it doesn't really bring anything to TLoU but just an extension to the game itself, and a short one at that.… Expand
  67. XBONE
    Mar 10, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not much of a game really for this DLC, but they just feel you some information about what happened in the past. There is hardly any actual gameplay in this. However, it was a fun DLC, idk how naughty dog manages to make boring games into amazing games. However, when Ellie kissed a girl, that just changed the way I look at the main story, all in all, good DLC, but bad decision making from the creators.… Expand
  68. TheAaronHD
    Mar 9, 2014
    9
    Only 2 hours long but very good.
    Combat doesn't feel forced. Amazing details.
    One of the best dlc out there. This is not day-one dlc that you will find on some other games, this is dlc what took time and effort to make.
  69. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    Naughty Dog brings "The Last of Us" back with a fantastic DLC. We get a look back at Ellie's past, as well as what she was doing during the time Joel was injured. It's fantastic, emotional, and features that fantastic and believable writing I've come to expect from Naughty Dog. There are also some tense combat sections as well plenty of new collectibles to find.

    The DLC is a little    Naughty Dog brings "The Last of Us" back with a fantastic DLC. We get a look back at Ellie's past, as well as what she was doing during the time Joel was injured. It's fantastic, emotional, and features that fantastic and believable writing I've come to expect from Naughty Dog. There are also some tense combat sections as well plenty of new collectibles to find.

    The DLC is a little short. and the only reason to really replay it is to collect everything, but this is still worth the purchase for any "The Last of Us" fan. More of this game's fantastic world, story, and gameplay is always welcome in my book. Hopefully we'll see more story based DLC for this game in the future.    … Expand
  70. ChickenCrimpy
    Mar 7, 2014
    9
    OK. Great fan here. *******Contains Some Spoilers**** I can see why some people rte this a bit harsh. Its because the bar was set so high in TLOU. The DLC did seem a bit scattered at times flashing between the past and present but all in all it was a good background story and flowed well.
    As others say, it is short. I finished it in one sitting (approx 2.5 hours) on survivor and really    OK. Great fan here. *******Contains Some Spoilers**** I can see why some people rte this a bit harsh. Its because the bar was set so high in TLOU. The DLC did seem a bit scattered at times flashing between the past and present but all in all it was a good background story and flowed well.
    As others say, it is short. I finished it in one sitting (approx 2.5 hours) on survivor and really only struggled slightly in one area where you are forced to fight and kill runners.
    If you loved TLOU, this is an essential addition. Is it worth $22? Maybe not but then again you get it for free when you get the season pass for $29 ;)    … Expand
  71. R6ex
    Mar 1, 2014
    7
    Touching story at the end, but not very interesting overall. It feels like a girls' game because the whole story is about what Riley and Ellie do together as little girls. Too bad it doesn't appeal to the guy in me, as everything feels so childish. I prefer the tough-as-nail Ellie of TLOU, as opposed to her childish nature in this DLC. So, don't pin your hopes too high on this DLC.
  72. Ghoster
    Mar 1, 2014
    8
    Game received from me pure 10 because I think this is probably best game in history. Left behind is enjoyable, but really too much cut scenes and "follow me" parts. I think it last about 2-2.5 hours and real gameplay is about 45 minutes. Regardless it's still enjoyable but not for highest score.
  73. KrisWhiteWolf
    Feb 27, 2014
    10
    Just like the main game,Left Behind is an aboslute masterpiece.Amazing graphics,incredible storyline,great gameplay and some of the best characters in gaming.The DLC could definetly be longer,it's only about 2 to 2 and a half hours long,but it's definetly worth it even for the pricepoint of 15 dollars.Quality over quantity,as they say.And when it comes to quality,this game has itJust like the main game,Left Behind is an aboslute masterpiece.Amazing graphics,incredible storyline,great gameplay and some of the best characters in gaming.The DLC could definetly be longer,it's only about 2 to 2 and a half hours long,but it's definetly worth it even for the pricepoint of 15 dollars.Quality over quantity,as they say.And when it comes to quality,this game has it all.Congratulations,Naughty Dog,you guys did it again!… Expand
  74. joshuambp
    Feb 27, 2014
    6
    Really disappointing. Same polished gameplay and graphics but unforgivably short. And the story is nothing like the compelling and dynamic one of "The Last of Us." It's a strange and extremely brief plot, and gives little in the way of extra info about the main campaign. It's fun though of course, and gorgeous...but hardly a must have. It's also not really worth fifteen bucks with a threeReally disappointing. Same polished gameplay and graphics but unforgivably short. And the story is nothing like the compelling and dynamic one of "The Last of Us." It's a strange and extremely brief plot, and gives little in the way of extra info about the main campaign. It's fun though of course, and gorgeous...but hardly a must have. It's also not really worth fifteen bucks with a three hour running time and no replayability. Meh.… Expand
  75. PCR
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    Left Behind reminded me why I loved The Last of Us so much. It was easily my favorite game of 2013, and possibly my favorite game of all time. When the first and final single-player DLC, Left Behind, was announced, I couldn’t wait to jump back into the incredible world that Naughty Dog created.

    Left Behind takes place before the events of The Last of Us. You play as Ellie and are    Left Behind reminded me why I loved The Last of Us so much. It was easily my favorite game of 2013, and possibly my favorite game of all time. When the first and final single-player DLC, Left Behind, was announced, I couldn’t wait to jump back into the incredible world that Naughty Dog created.

    Left Behind takes place before the events of The Last of Us. You play as Ellie and are accompanied by your best friend, Riley. This takes place before Ellie ever met Joel. In addition to playing as a slightly younger Ellie in the events that took place before The Last of Us, the game also fills you in on what Ellie was up to while Joel was nearly bleeding to death during the campaign. At first, it may not make sense as to why the game shows these two events together, but it becomes more clear as the game progresses that there is a correlation, mostly emotional, between the two events.

    Playing as Ellie feels a lot different than playing as Joel, as one would imagine. Ellie can handle herself well, but she’s not as hardened of a killer as Joel is, obviously. Ellie dons her trusty switchblade, but don’t let that make you feel comfortable. I found that it’s better to be as stealthy as possible, especially when playing on Hard or Survivor difficulties.

    I absolutely love the relationship between Riley and Ellie that developed over just a couple hours. It made me think about my best friend growing up, and just how special a friendship between two teenage girls can be. It was nice to meet someone that Ellie cared about other than Joel, and it really made me realize why she is so scared to lose someone again. She needs Joel as much as he needs her.

    Final thoughts

    Gameplay: Like I said before, playing as Ellie feels much different than playing as Joel, and it’s definitely more difficult to play as Ellie. However, the combat is very refreshing, and it felt good to kill Infected again.

    Appearance: As expected, environments and all visuals are absolutely gorgeous. I really missed this world, as weird as that may sound. I know Ellie would kill for the opportunity to escape that world as soon as possible.

    Sound: The voice acting performed by Ashley Johnson and Yaani King is superb. Their friendship is absolutely beautiful, and this could not have been fully realized if not for the incredible acting performances. The music is borrowed from the main game’s soundtrack, and is beautiful, as always.

    Bottom line: Any fan of The Last of Us cannot afford to miss this brilliant story expansion. If you have not played the main campaign, please do not play this DLC; it will mean almost nothing to you. However, if you played and enjoyed the incredible universe that Naughty Dog created, do not miss out on Left Behind. At $14.99, it may seem a bit pricey for just over two hours of gameplay, but it’s worth every penny.    … Expand
  76. NK_1975
    Feb 26, 2014
    5
    Frankly speaking I don’t agree The Last of Us is a gaming’s Citizen Kane moment. More likely it’s kind of gaming world’s Stagecoach. John Ford’s movie was a revolution of already existing Western clichés & forms mixed in something apparently new. Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us did the same using zombie games stereotypes. And it was such an amazing experience.

    The Last of Us: Left Behind    Frankly speaking I don’t agree The Last of Us is a gaming’s Citizen Kane moment. More likely it’s kind of gaming world’s Stagecoach. John Ford’s movie was a revolution of already existing Western clichés & forms mixed in something apparently new. Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us did the same using zombie games stereotypes. And it was such an amazing experience.

    The Last of Us: Left Behind is a fundamentally different story. What is shocking it is not obvious but that is dull. Apparently there is a bravest descent from top art form to fashionable banality which I have ever seen. I got a friendly advice for Sony Computer Entertainment: please carefully produce Druckmann-Straley team in the future. I presume that the worldwide acclaim is much better choice instead of politically correct hype that has no sense of proportion and lacks of good taste.

    P.S. But Left Behind has some great graphics though…    … Expand
  77. insloanwetrust
    Feb 25, 2014
    10
    Left Behind is a fantastic prequel to The last of us. It focuses on Ellie and her friend Riley. It's about Ellie's back story before the events of The last of us. It also ties in with the main story but I won't spoil anything here. This game takes story telling, characters, emotion and relationship building to a whole new level. You will just have so much fun and play with a smile on yourLeft Behind is a fantastic prequel to The last of us. It focuses on Ellie and her friend Riley. It's about Ellie's back story before the events of The last of us. It also ties in with the main story but I won't spoil anything here. This game takes story telling, characters, emotion and relationship building to a whole new level. You will just have so much fun and play with a smile on your face living the life's of two teenage girls as they go about their life's in a post apocalyptic world. The game focuses more on their characters and relationship and it has a more relaxed and playful tone than the main game. There are also new combat editions that makes you able to pit Humans against the infected that was really cool to play around with. The mini games and side stuff where really fun, an arcade game you play really has you enthralled and a water gun fight is somehow intense. I believe the best parts of the game are when you're just doing everyday teenage girl things. Of course in a post apocalyptic world that's filled with infected it's not all fun and games and you will have to deal with them. Ellie is much different than Joel in this regard. She is more nimble and has a handy knife but is a lot weaker and feels more vulnerable. The gameplay is identical to the main game and that's good because it's perfect. This game is short however but it's absolutely quality over quantity with this one. This DLC will stick with you and give you some talking points after the credits have rolled. It's one of the best DLC's I've came across and anyone who enjoyed the last of us should pick this DLC up because it complements the main game really well and tells us more about one of the best characters in recent times in video games Ellie.… Expand
  78. strapcharles
    Feb 25, 2014
    10
    This is a great DLC. Short but sweet. Not too challenging, but challenging enough to keep you having to try over and over a few times. But you get it pretty quickly.
  79. TheBlackGreg
    Feb 25, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This DLC is fantastic and a bit difficult the story is great i really enjoyed how they had the pre-qual storyline and a second storyline following the part after the university part. It also some side activities which were very cool. But it felt a tiny bit short.… Expand
  80. bladeagent
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    Left Behind gives Last of Us fans more of what they loved before: A compelling story, tense gameplay, terrific voice work, and emotional cutscenes. This is one of the best DLC i've played in a long time!
  81. French_Antoine
    Feb 24, 2014
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel violated. I did not want to rate the initial game because I knew a dlc was coming, but if I had to, I would give it at least a 9/10.

    But this here guys is completely unacceptable. 15€ for one hour of cutscenes, 40 minutes of walking, and five minutes of QTEs and a fight (yes it is singular, you can avoid the other ones with astounding ease). Nothing is new in gameplay, there is even less than in the full game.

    The worst part of it is that you basically learn nothing interesting. Riley is one of the least interesting characters ever. She just is the kind of people you want to hate and slap over and over. The thing is you know how it ends even before the first cutscene ends. And when the credits start to roll, I was like : "Ok, I knew it would end this way, but that's it ? That's not finished. Literally."

    And what's wrong with the AI ? Why did it go completely stupid ignoring bricks/bottles, and being bugged by cover places ?

    But the biggest let down yet, I just can't believe they show Ellie like that. She's completely another person. It completely ruined what I thought of her.

    Anyway... This "extension" should cost 5€, or should have been included in the game from the start (it feels a lot like a deleted scene reimplemented because of hype).    … Expand
  82. bfoore90
    Feb 24, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the Last of Us and this DLC did not disappoint, as you get to play Ellie and it also provides a interesting insight on Ellie's back-story and who she is as a character, I felt slightly jipped after having to pay 15 US dollars for it on Playstation Network. The DLC has no real impact on the story as its mainly just a flashback and I found it to be unnecessary that Naughty Dog hinted that Ellie may be gay or bi-sexual. While i am in no way shape or form a homophobe or against whatever love you show, My aunt and god-father are gay and gay people have been apart of my life since as long as I can remember. I get that alot of games are doing it now, Mass Effect 3 is one of my all-time favorites and I greatly enjoyed the LGBT characters Steve Cortez and Samantha Traynor but for Naughty Dog to follow in the footsteps of so many others and suggest Ellie may be gay or bi-sexual in my opinion was just an unnecessary side story to a otherwise awe-inspiring video game.… Expand
  83. seantimothy
    Feb 24, 2014
    9
    This is one of the best DLCs I've ever played. It's affordable and it provides a very in depth backstory to Ellie you couldn't get without playing the DLC. It's not the longest DLC but DLCs shouldn't be long as they are... well... DLCs. I recommend it highly!
  84. potatoes351
    Feb 23, 2014
    9
    The highly anticipated DLC to The Last of Us has arrived. Set before the main game, Left Behind shows us a glimpse into Ellie's past set between the American Dreams comic book and the beginning of the main game. The game also has sections that place themselves between the Autumn & Winter chapters where Ellie needs to care for Joel after the incident at the University.
    The story is of    The highly anticipated DLC to The Last of Us has arrived. Set before the main game, Left Behind shows us a glimpse into Ellie's past set between the American Dreams comic book and the beginning of the main game. The game also has sections that place themselves between the Autumn & Winter chapters where Ellie needs to care for Joel after the incident at the University.
    The story is of course the main point and Left Behind is essential for any TLoU player, it brings a whole other context to some of the events in the main game and gives Ellie's final speech at the end of the main game even more of an impact than it did previously. I wont spoil anything, but as long as you have avoided spoilers so far, you'll be in for a hell of a surprise around 3/4ths of the way in the DLC.
    The DLC is between 2 & 4 hours long and plays very similarly to the main game with the only exception being that the combat is a lot more difficult due to scarce supplies & playing as a weaker character.
    In short, buy Left Behind if you have The Last of Us and if you dont have The Last of Us buy them both now. There is a reason why this was the best game of 2013 and the DLC only proves that point more by sending a powerful & shocking message to the games industry as a whole, an industry afraid to shift away from generic, brown haired male protagonists to now have an extremely beloved character to be the exact opposite of that.
    Hats off to Naughty Dog for another stand out experience and here's hoping we get to have another experience with The Last of Us in the future.    … Expand
  85. The_Schnelks
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    This short DLC gives a lot more insight into Ellie's origins and does a good job of character development with Riley. It also fills in a gap in the original story. The environments are as detailed as before and there a few collectibles that aid in building up the story. The dialogue with Ellie and Riley is really well done. I think this DLC is meaningful and adds value to the TLOU story.This short DLC gives a lot more insight into Ellie's origins and does a good job of character development with Riley. It also fills in a gap in the original story. The environments are as detailed as before and there a few collectibles that aid in building up the story. The dialogue with Ellie and Riley is really well done. I think this DLC is meaningful and adds value to the TLOU story.

    If you are someone who played through the original game and didn't care about the story development, characters, or dialogue, you won't like this DLC. It's light on action and the focus is really on story development. The action is still good, just not really new.

    I think this DLC could have been a little longer and maybe had a little more action, but I recommend it to those who are big fans of all aspects of the original game. Those who value action over story may wish to skip this one, or may want to wait for a price reduction, if possible.

    I played this on Survivor difficulty and have all collectibles and conversations. It took almost 3 hours and a little replaying for mopping up some collectibles. I had already purchased this DLC via Season Pass.    … Expand
  86. jacked_beast
    Feb 22, 2014
    4
    I was disappointed by this DLC prelude story. You play as Ellie the entire time. It was a decent addition to the main story but it was way too short for me and was kind of weak. It only takes about 2 hours to complete and I really think they should lower the price for it. This is a must have for fans only and I felt like this really wasn't necessary to make.
  87. flame6000
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    The Last of us Left behind is an extraordinary dlc adding new combat elements such as the infected vs human element and also delivering a violent mature emotional script with skill and attention to detail with its subtle but powerful subtext. The DLC shines some light on some of the events in the main game giving the ending and relationships formed within the single player campaign evenThe Last of us Left behind is an extraordinary dlc adding new combat elements such as the infected vs human element and also delivering a violent mature emotional script with skill and attention to detail with its subtle but powerful subtext. The DLC shines some light on some of the events in the main game giving the ending and relationships formed within the single player campaign even more effect and potency . I will not talk about
    story for long as it is best experienced blind but the basic plot is Reilly and Ellie two best friends exploring a run down mall in a post apocalyptic america before the events of the main game. Overall the dlc is well worth a play it pulls on your heartstrings in a short but brilliant tale.    … Expand
  88. Xbox
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    The three words I used to describe "The Last of Us" were: uncompromising, beautiful, and tragic.
    The three words I use to describe "Left Behind" are: intimate, awkward, and evocative. Although I am a middle aged parent, I was quickly beguiled by the portraits of Ellie and Riley and their relationship. It reminded me of my own adolescence: the frustrations and joys of trying to figure    The three words I used to describe "The Last of Us" were: uncompromising, beautiful, and tragic.
    The three words I use to describe "Left Behind" are: intimate, awkward, and evocative. Although I am a middle aged parent, I was quickly beguiled by the portraits of Ellie and Riley and their relationship. It reminded me of my own adolescence: the frustrations and joys of trying to figure out people and the world. Reluctantly clinging to but then shedding the familiarities of childhood while pretending to be ready and confident to deal with matters of imminent adulthood. "Left Behind" painted this familiar, but often easy to mess up, narrative in the context of the grim realities of "The Last of Us" with such skill and nuance that a lot can be written and still not do it full justice. My simple recommendation is, like the full game, to take your time and play the DLC to the maximum. Consume every last drop and at the end you will be amazed, satisfied, and reflective.

    I am probably in the minority when I say that I hope that Naughty Dog does not make a sequel or more DLCs to "The Last of Us". I believe that nothing more needs to be added to these characters and their story. It is complete. Thanks, Naughty Dog.    … Expand
  89. sparriskrigaren
    Feb 20, 2014
    8
    The little gameplay you get is FANTASTIC. However, it's so short I was actually shocked. My biggest problem is, why did we have to play as Ellie in the "present" time? That's what we spent all of The Last of Us doing. I really wish the whole DLC should have played out before TLOU and not just half. Other than that, incredible, but you get like one hour of worthwile gameplay. Lazy.
  90. rainbowsparkle
    Feb 20, 2014
    10
    OMG ive waited so long for a game like this with female characters who are not just put in the plot because the game wants to be 'progressive' but is actually backwards because they're just there for the men.

    This took me back to teenage years and does it so well. People who say that games cant tell stories as well as books should play this and open their dumb minds. People who say this    OMG ive waited so long for a game like this with female characters who are not just put in the plot because the game wants to be 'progressive' but is actually backwards because they're just there for the men.

    This took me back to teenage years and does it so well. People who say that games cant tell stories as well as books should play this and open their dumb minds. People who say this costs too much are just plain dumb because most dlc has 1 hour of story content but is then filled to 5 hours with repetitive combat. Bioshock dlc anyone??? This does the opposite and has 3 hours without any combat and then (i admit) fills the last half hour (only about 15%!!) with combat but that doesnt mean this game deserves anything less than 10.

    This was the only game ive ever played where i played it for the second time immediately after finishing it the first time. It's so good. No I didn't cry like I did in TLoU but there's a subtlety in the whole game. I hardly have to say how rare it is for a game to have this but enough from me! If you havent played it already do so. Trust me on this you wont regret it. Also PC snobs can go screw themselves but by not playing the game they already are by missing out on this masterpiece. I know its super early but this is the game to beat for goty this year.    … Expand
  91. mosessaur
    Feb 19, 2014
    9
    This is a must play for Last Of Us fans -if you liked the main story game-. 2 things I liked here.
    1) You get to know what Ellie faced when she was trying to save Joel's life after the ambush in the uni during winter. Here the fans of The Last of Us Combat and stealth system should have their moments.
    2) Story and emotion intense exploring Ellie & Railly friendship. I read 2 of comic    This is a must play for Last Of Us fans -if you liked the main story game-. 2 things I liked here.
    1) You get to know what Ellie faced when she was trying to save Joel's life after the ambush in the uni during winter. Here the fans of The Last of Us Combat and stealth system should have their moments.
    2) Story and emotion intense exploring Ellie & Railly friendship. I read 2 of comic books "American Dream". But to get to play part of them is something else. I enjoyed watching and learning about this friendship.
    This DLC is short but worth it if you are fan of the game.
    I give this 8.5/10 but as there is no 8.5 here I will go up for 9.    … Expand
  92. Predator
    Feb 19, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been looking forward to this for some time now and I hate to say this but I am feeling let down. Yes it is very good from a story perspective but so was the main campaign. The ending offered no insight as to what happened with Riley, which I thought was the whole point of this dlc. The Last Of Us, in my opinion, is the greatest game of this generation but sadly this content is not among the best downloadable ones.

    I recommend purchasing the full game and this dlc but don't expect it to live up to the thrills and shocks of the main campaign    … Expand
  93. notaworry
    Feb 18, 2014
    9
    People looking for a story experience full of emotion and some more insight into Ellie, this is perfect.

    Those looking to fight more enemies in new environments with new weapons and gear, might not like this one.

    Worth the price and time spent though.
  94. Kenmei
    Feb 18, 2014
    10
    Any excuse I get into playing more, original content for the Last of Us, I'll be all over. And this is no exception. There's alot to love about this short experience but there's a few things that don't really gel within the game. The game is goes from a series of flashbacks to present time, within the game, where you learn more about Ellie's motivations about why she's doing what she'sAny excuse I get into playing more, original content for the Last of Us, I'll be all over. And this is no exception. There's alot to love about this short experience but there's a few things that don't really gel within the game. The game is goes from a series of flashbacks to present time, within the game, where you learn more about Ellie's motivations about why she's doing what she's doing. The introduction of the character of Riley, who we've only heard about till this point, was well done. The storyline about her and Ellie's final day together was, by itself, enough for admission for me. There's a particular stance that the writers took here with their relationship that I fully applaud, even though it feels a bit forced. I won't go into details about the biggest key moment in the DLC, but it's got alot of people talking about it right now, and for good reason. I do feel like the combat portions of the game probably didn't need to be there. I wish the DLC had just focused on Ellie and Riley instead of trying to force you through a part of the main story that wasn't really necessary. It was a great experience and just goes to remind you that this is the last bit of original content for the Last of Us, which is really sad. The game and story end on a high note, just like everything else involved with the game. This truly was one of, if not the, best game of the last generation and it goes out with a bang. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants some more Last of Us to play.… Expand
  95. flax0174
    Feb 18, 2014
    10
    This piece of dlc is based around the main game, it is played out in flashbacks. It contains a few collectibles, art gallery to increase playtime. The game has naturally borrowed gameplay mechanics from the main campaign which work really well and user friendly. The game on my first playthrough took me 2 and a half hours to complete on survivor difficulty and is was a fresh andThis piece of dlc is based around the main game, it is played out in flashbacks. It contains a few collectibles, art gallery to increase playtime. The game has naturally borrowed gameplay mechanics from the main campaign which work really well and user friendly. The game on my first playthrough took me 2 and a half hours to complete on survivor difficulty and is was a fresh and entertaining piece of dlc. It expertly portrays ellie as a funny and typical teenager, but a teenager with wisdom and a knack for survival. It fills out the missing parts from the main campaign and it ties up a lot of loose ends. I loved it and im going for another playthrough soon.… Expand
  96. justachair
    Feb 18, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was maybe hte most anticipated DLC of the year, so Naughty Dog HAD to deliver, having the tough job of having to match the excellence of the full game in a "downloadable content" format. So choosing the prequel way, and throwing in the story of our favourite character, Ellie, Left Behind seem already the perfect choice.
    In here, we get to see two perspectives, or let's say, two Ellies. One is already with Joel, slaying her way out of a mall. The other one is with Riley, her best friend, who, if you finished the campaign, you know how that story is going to end. Both stories don't work together quite as well as the narration in the campaign did, but it still has the touching moments you expect, and the quirky and quotable dialogue.
    Gameplay is the same, intense, challenging and open-ended, but the DLC introduces a new feature into battle that is the one of "Mixed enemies". That means you have both, human enemies and infected, in a same room, giving you the choice of either going full-stealth one by one, or making them fight each other. Is a human near you? Throw a bottle near him, and let that clicker do its job. This makes the gameplay more tactical and surprisingly, more fun.
    And of course, it is a beautiful DLC, just as the game, it pushes the PS3 to limits we have never seen before. So, in the end, Left Behind is short and a tad expensive (14.99 USD) but its two hour journey provides fans exactly what they want: More The Last of Us, and also a heart-warming story about two girls in this post-apocalyptic world whose story is both touching and devastating.    … Expand
  97. thezaza101
    Feb 18, 2014
    10
    A short but awesome DLC; this DLC is as good as the main story in terms of quality. my only complaint is that i found the DLC too easy even on survivor mode.

    Yes if you have played the main story then you already know what happens in this DLC but it is still very enjoyable to play and it will still be an unforgettable experience, this really shows how good the game and the DLC is put    A short but awesome DLC; this DLC is as good as the main story in terms of quality. my only complaint is that i found the DLC too easy even on survivor mode.

    Yes if you have played the main story then you already know what happens in this DLC but it is still very enjoyable to play and it will still be an unforgettable experience, this really shows how good the game and the DLC is put together.

    I will repeat what i said on my main game review to emphasize what i think of this game.."To put it simply, if they did a re-release of this game on the PS4, I'd buy it again full price and buy a PS4 in the process even though i played through this game 6 times and done achievement runs."    … Expand
  98. TheRebel
    Feb 17, 2014
    8
    I never purchase DLC because it's usually unnecessary and it's a way for developers to exploit the consumer. However, The Last of Us is a phenomenal game, which has a lot of story left to tell. In this DLC, you play as Ellie before she gets bitten, and you play as Ellie after Joel gets injured.

    Ellie's adventure to help Joel: In addition to the usual gameplay, there are multi-faction    I never purchase DLC because it's usually unnecessary and it's a way for developers to exploit the consumer. However, The Last of Us is a phenomenal game, which has a lot of story left to tell. In this DLC, you play as Ellie before she gets bitten, and you play as Ellie after Joel gets injured.

    Ellie's adventure to help Joel:
    In addition to the usual gameplay, there are multi-faction battles between humans, the infected, and Ellie. It makes the gameplay dynamic and allows you to play each battle differently. The only downside about this, is that you only deal with multiple enemies in about two different instances. Combat isn't the only thing this section includes; in fact, it contains an emotionally powerful story, depicting Ellie's desperation to find supplies for Joel. It exhibits her transformation from being an innocent girl, to a girl who is forced to kill in order to save another human being.

    Ellie exploring with Riley:
    In this storyline, Ellie is exploring a ravaged mall with her best friend, Riley. This part has no battle sequences, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Instead, the focus is solely on their relationship. Playing through this section is a rewarding experience in many ways. As the player, you get to experience happiness, sadness, and many other emotions. The writing is believable and feels very realistic. The only gripe I have with this section, is the ending. I feel that it could have shown a bit more than what was offered.

    Pros:
    -Multi-Faction Battles
    -Excellent Writing
    -Answers Questions from the Main Game

    Cons:
    -Short DLC(2-3 Hours Long)

    Verdict:
    I recommend this DLC for any fan of The Last of Us. It contains many unanswered questions from the original campaign. Although the DLC is short, it is a very poignant, and beautifully written story that deserves to be experienced.    … Expand
  99. UserScore
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    The Last of Us: Left Behind Review:
    Pros/ Good Points:
    + An outstanding story with unseen twists. Strong characters and character development. I think the DLC looks better than The Last of Us, but I'm probably wrong. Although it is undeniable (along with it's big brother) the best looking game of this generation. Amazing sound design. Increble and touching soundtrack by Gustavo    The Last of Us: Left Behind Review:
    Pros/ Good Points:
    + An outstanding story with unseen twists. Strong characters and character development. I think the DLC looks better than The Last of Us, but I'm probably wrong. Although it is undeniable (along with it's big brother) the best looking game of this generation. Amazing sound design. Increble and touching soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla, with the tracks being (again) used in the most appropriate moments. Great new twist to the combat, now letting you make the infected and survivors fight against each other.
    Cons/ Bad Points:
    - There's trophy bug that doesn't let me achieve the 100% completition of the DLC (the trophy is BFF). It's only 1 and a half hour long with exploring everything prolonging it to 2 hours. Though it is an incredible experience and I would pay anything for it, I know most people wouldn't and with that said, the 15 dollars price tag is a bit too expensive. Last combat scene felt forced.
    Final Score and thoughts:
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is a remarkable experience with some things that make it difficult to give it a 10. Still, if you like good stories and liked The Last of Us, go and buy it. You won't regret it.
    Average Score: 9.3/10
    For the 'The Last of Us' review, go to:
    http://www.metacritic.com/user/UserScore?user_review_id=3973021    … Expand
  100. Gurnett
    Feb 17, 2014
    4
    This is an interesting look into Ellie's backstory, but there is too much down time between big events. It's can be slow and plodding at times. Then, when it does pick up, you end getting nonsense like a super-soaker fight between teen girls. I LOVE the Last of Us, and I'm happy I played it for the backstory, but $15 for less than 2 1/2 hours of gameplay feels like robbery. This DLCThis is an interesting look into Ellie's backstory, but there is too much down time between big events. It's can be slow and plodding at times. Then, when it does pick up, you end getting nonsense like a super-soaker fight between teen girls. I LOVE the Last of Us, and I'm happy I played it for the backstory, but $15 for less than 2 1/2 hours of gameplay feels like robbery. This DLC needs more of what made TLoU great. It was an OK experience, but there definitely isn't anything memorable about it. It needs more tense moments, more big twists, more anything.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 28, 2014
    70
    There’s a scene in Left Behind proving that Naughty Dog not only has ambition to elevate games to the rank of art form, but simply does it. [05/2014, p.64]
  2. Games Master UK
    Apr 7, 2014
    88
    A fantastic way to extend an already brilliant narrative, and made with a hugely engaging structure. [May 2014, p.69]
  3. Play UK
    Apr 6, 2014
    81
    It's short - perhaps a little too short for the price - but Left Behind exhibits the same exceptional quality that made The Last of Us one of PS3's finest. [Issue#242, p.56]
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