The Last of Us: Left Behind

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  1. 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
  2. kavilash
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    to be honest its not a total 10/10 game but it deserves 9. i'm gonna give a quick review. the last of us left behind DLC explains a lot and gives the story of last of us complete support. and the 2 hour game goes around 3 hours if you are onto exploration. still not bad for a DLC. the short story is a small package but a nuclear bomb itself. and no need to listen to haters who say "I LOVEto be honest its not a total 10/10 game but it deserves 9. i'm gonna give a quick review. the last of us left behind DLC explains a lot and gives the story of last of us complete support. and the 2 hour game goes around 3 hours if you are onto exploration. still not bad for a DLC. the short story is a small package but a nuclear bomb itself. and no need to listen to haters who say "I LOVE TLOU" but gives 0 ratings. there are always fake reviews to spoil the credibility of the game. as you can see there are no negative critic ratings this proves the capability of TLOU: LB. no fan can give a score under 8 because the game is built by one of the most reputed gaming developers Naughty Dog. this DLC pack has all it needs!!! -1 because i wished it was 3 hours long then it would had summed up around 4 hours. anyways for the price i think this is the best DLC so far… Expand
  3. pavelbrenner
    Feb 16, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the game. It wasn't what I was expecting but there were enough valuable things in it. I thought that the subtle love story was great. 9/10 for me.… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. ThaKevMan
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    The only way to describe this DLC is a short but sweet (in every sense of the word) prequel that completely lives up to the 'Last of Us' pedigree set by Naughty Dog with the original game. A very endearing and, at times heartbreaking story where we meet Ellie before her adventures with Joel. We see a side of Ellie that was only hinted at in the main story. Playful and lighthearted, moodyThe only way to describe this DLC is a short but sweet (in every sense of the word) prequel that completely lives up to the 'Last of Us' pedigree set by Naughty Dog with the original game. A very endearing and, at times heartbreaking story where we meet Ellie before her adventures with Joel. We see a side of Ellie that was only hinted at in the main story. Playful and lighthearted, moody and sometimes silly; Just a typical teenage girl living in the world life has handed her. That's not to say this DLC is all cutesy fun and games. This is offset by how the story goes back and forth between this past-Ellie and the one we know from her time with Joel, in a very fluid manor that could be jarring but is not. There is still much action and tension to be had. This is a masterfully told story that will grab you and never let go, even after the trip is over. The gameplay mechanics will be very familiar, so jumping right in should be no problem for anyone who has played the main game.… Expand
  7. TheBrak
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    Left Behind is the long awaited dlc for the Last of Us. The dlc is both a prequel and a side story. The characters are great and the dialogue is some of the best we have seen in the gaming industry.

    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    Left Behind is the long awaited dlc for the Last of Us. The dlc is both a prequel and a side story. The characters are great and the dialogue is some of the best we have seen in the gaming industry.

    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.

    The only con i can think of is the length which is around 2.5 hours. I don't have a problem with the length because it still delivers a complete and meaningful story. overall i am really happy about the dlc and it is a must play for fans of the Last of Us.    … Expand
  8. Cynicalgaming
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    Pros: brings new light on Ellie's story
    Introduces new enemy incounters with new areas with humans and infected
    brings you back to the world of the last of us while introducing new areas and new characters
    Cons: short 2/4 hours
    Combat sometimes feels unnecessary to the story there trying to portray
  9. hiwasafari
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    Left behind was better than I expected. I thought that there was nothing more in the last of us that could impress because I loved the game and played 4-5 times. But left behind had it suprisses and I really enjoyed playing. One of the best singleplayer DLC I have ever played.

    + Amazing story
    + Suprisses
    + solid length
    + Beauitul sound
    + Ellie
  10. Paks
    Feb 15, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First i have to say: Thank you Naughty Dog, for this 2 intense hours of my life.

    Get' s nine just because i didn't like the same not conclusive ending. We know who dies in the story, but watching the drama involved in that specific part is very important. Ok both were bitten, but what happened next?

    Besides that it's an emotional, intense and thrilling add to this beautiful game.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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..
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. kyle20ellis
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Ever-since I've finished The Last of Us story it was indeed one of the best games of 2013 because of its wise story-line and the characters felt realistic.I wanted more and more of The Last of Us and quite frankly this DLC manages to set very dark and very light tones. Playing as Ellie seems to be appropriate since her character manages to be one kick-ass teenage girl. We also get toEver-since I've finished The Last of Us story it was indeed one of the best games of 2013 because of its wise story-line and the characters felt realistic.I wanted more and more of The Last of Us and quite frankly this DLC manages to set very dark and very light tones. Playing as Ellie seems to be appropriate since her character manages to be one kick-ass teenage girl. We also get to explore her little journey with her best friend Riley. I don't really want to say much because this DLC needs to be played without giving out any spoilers. Though the game-play is still refreshing as always and now it gave it a more horror feel to it. And the graphics look very impressive as always. This is a good DLC to have if you're a fan of The Last of Us.… Expand
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. Jony_traaa
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Buen DLC, son dos historias necesarias, de dos puntos del videojuego, previo al juego y en un momento clave dentro de la historia del The Last Of Us, el cual no voy a mencionar para no hacer spoiler.

    The Last Of Us esta enfocado desde la perspectiva de Joel, en este DLC se centran mas en Ellie, es corto, mejor dicho de la duración perfecta, algunas escenas son espectaculares. Es como    Buen DLC, son dos historias necesarias, de dos puntos del videojuego, previo al juego y en un momento clave dentro de la historia del The Last Of Us, el cual no voy a mencionar para no hacer spoiler.

    The Last Of Us esta enfocado desde la perspectiva de Joel, en este DLC se centran mas en Ellie, es corto, mejor dicho de la duración perfecta, algunas escenas son espectaculares.

    Es como todo, es o muy criticado o alabado, hay gente que no le gusta "porque fastidia el juego" o "corrompe la experiencia del juego principal", pero a mi me gusto mucho.

    Recomiendo a cualquiera que jugo al The Last Of Us o vaya a jugar al The Last Of Us Parte II que lo juegue, si aún no lo ha hecho, solo te llevará un par de horas.    … Expand
  24. 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.
  25. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    A great short story of Ellie. The storytelling is again the highlight here, the new character Riley is a great addition to Ellies backstory. Would recommend to anyone who is a fan of the The Last of Us
  26. piuscorvus
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Left Behind is a DLC that you should play after completing The Last of Us in order to avoid spoilers. In this game you control Ellie and go through a short event from the first game that was not actually shown. While playing, you will go through a few flashback memories of Ellie that will reveal a bit more about her past and her time before the events of the first game.

    The gameplay    Left Behind is a DLC that you should play after completing The Last of Us in order to avoid spoilers. In this game you control Ellie and go through a short event from the first game that was not actually shown. While playing, you will go through a few flashback memories of Ellie that will reveal a bit more about her past and her time before the events of the first game.

    The gameplay mechanic is completely the same as in The Last of Us: you will encounter infected and armed people that you will either fight or seek for a way to avoid them. The only difference is that you control Ellie, who is much smaller and weaker than Joel.

    The game is short, it is just a small additional part to the main game. I took me around two hours to complete it. You might even be able to stretch it to three if you really want to explore every corner of it.    … Expand
  27. jamescastells
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Not gonna lie, I cried with this game. Short, but sweet. I recommend it to everybody who finished part 1.
  28. Jouniac
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Heart wrenching backstory of Ellie. Gives even more weight for the "main game".
  29. chrisdan23
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    Ein DLC, der es in sich hat. Im Gegensatz zum Hauptspiel ist Ellie die Protagonistin der recht kurzen, aber intensiven Erweiterung zu The Last of Us. Spielerisch erleben wir in Left Behind generell nichts wirklich neues, auch im Hauptspiel hatten wir Elle streckenweise schon spielen können. Es ist vor allem die Dramaturgie, die Naughty Dog hier exzellent gelungen ist. Wir erleben alsEin DLC, der es in sich hat. Im Gegensatz zum Hauptspiel ist Ellie die Protagonistin der recht kurzen, aber intensiven Erweiterung zu The Last of Us. Spielerisch erleben wir in Left Behind generell nichts wirklich neues, auch im Hauptspiel hatten wir Elle streckenweise schon spielen können. Es ist vor allem die Dramaturgie, die Naughty Dog hier exzellent gelungen ist. Wir erleben als Spieler nämlich zwei Episoden von Ellie parallel, zwischen denen das Spiel geschickt hin und her switcht. Beide Erzählungen ergänzen sich so inhaltlich und geben uns einen tieferen Einblick in die Beweggründe des Charakters Ellie. Warum ist es Ellie so wichtig, bei den Fireflies anzukommen? Warum ist sie so bereitwillig Marlene und später Joel gefolgt? Ihre Motive hierfür, die im Hauptspiel nur angedeutet wurden, erzählt uns nun der DLC in verdichteter Form.… Expand
  30. Kiwia-Coco
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This DLC was so fun to play! Though not as action packed as the The Last of Us, that was no problem for me! I loved witnessing further character and world development as well as receiving background information on a crumbling society in the wake of a raging apocalypse. The reveal of Ellie and Riley’s young and innocent romance was awesome! It definitely inspired me into coming to terms and discovering my bisexuality later in life! Thinking back to when I played this game 5 years ago, I will always remember how inspired I felt seeing a resilient, tough, and witty young female character such as Ellie who usually in videogames tend to get underestimated. The fact that I’ve never forgotten that feeling or about TLOU and its DLC says a lot about just how amazing this game really is.… Expand
  31. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
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  32. schatwal96
    Oct 24, 2020
    9
    This story was really amazing. The way it jumps between two different times in Ellie's life, both in a mall, was very cool. This is a MUST PLAY to anyone who finished the original game, but I don't know if it's worth the 15 dollars. That is the only reason I am taking away a star. If you can get past the price or got it for free, play this.
  33. kirilkarom
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Excellent DLC of a masterpiece game! Plus, great LGBTQ+ representation! I love it!
  34. mikesgold2K
    May 16, 2023
    9
    Słodko -gorzka historia o dorastaniu i radości w czasach po upadku cywilizacji. Koniec świata oczami dzieci z pistoletem w ręce
  35. RockFigo
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Asombroso DLC, genial para entrar en otras partes de la historia. Se disfruta mucho y enriquece al primer juego de manera acertada. Buen trabajo gráfico y sonoro.
  36. valerie1lopez
    Jul 9, 2021
    9
    A nice addition to the Last of Us story. My only gripe with this dlc is that it's too short! With a less than 3 hour completion time, it leaves you wanting more.
  37. SilentLev
    Sep 2, 2022
    9
    Единственное дополнение в карьере Naughty Dog на момент 2022-го. Образцовое исполнение, идеальный баланс кат-сцен, спокойных исследовательских и экшен- секций. Трогательные персонажи и история, филигранно рассказанная за пару часов. И, под стать тематике ушедших отношений и времени, традиционно сильный саундтрек от Густаво, который для меня сработал и запомнился сильнее, нежели оный изЕдинственное дополнение в карьере Naughty Dog на момент 2022-го. Образцовое исполнение, идеальный баланс кат-сцен, спокойных исследовательских и экшен- секций. Трогательные персонажи и история, филигранно рассказанная за пару часов. И, под стать тематике ушедших отношений и времени, традиционно сильный саундтрек от Густаво, который для меня сработал и запомнился сильнее, нежели оный из первой игры.… Expand
  38. Nevbear1206
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    While brief, this DLC is full of the same quality as The Last Of Us from its great graphics to its fun combat encounters. The extra layer of emotion added to Ellie and her past is appreciated.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. Darthghost1
    Feb 15, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me just star this by saying, if you enjoyed The Last of Us (like everyone else), then you need to get this. It's story is excellent, its gameplay is top-notch, and, even with the PS4 on the market, it still looks gorgeous. That being said, I have a few caveats that stop me from giving it a 10/10. It is a tad short, for starters. Normally length is not a problem for me, but I feel as though the conclusion with the two girls was cut short. Some of the combat, while awesome, felt a little forced as well. Also, the "reveal". I going to try to say this in as spoiler free a way as possible, but here goes nothing. I don't like what they did with the reveal, mostly because I don't like it when a character is suddenly and dramatically changed in an way that had no foreshadow or hint. Heck, if anything, we were led to believe the opposite. But even so, I would have been fine with it if it had been developed (as in Gone Home). To me, it felt like a cop out, and attempt to add more depth and characterization where there already was so much. Otherwise, the story was brilliant, and perfectly written. I loved all three hours with this, and I can't think of a better game to say goodbye to my PS3 with. $20 (on the season pass) well spent.… Expand
  47. JohnWitten
    Feb 15, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us was an excellent game, and it did not need this DLC in the slightest, but I am still glad that this was created in order to add a little more to the story. If they do continue with a few more DLC packs, it would be interesting to see something prequel wise from several other supporting or main characters' perspectives, but it is equally nonessential to making such an excellent title better. Left Behind is a worthwhile addition to the lore of The Last of Us' universe without touching the ending, and that preservation of the ambiguity and mystery is why I enjoyed it the most. I enjoyed taking control of Ellie once more and seeing things through her originally more-innocent and naive perspective, sad though that was. That girl is gone now, but the story lives on.

    Concept: Single-player additional content that is meant to expand upon the universe of The Last of Us, and adds more flavor into Ellie's own backstory and personal life after the apocalypse and during it.

    Graphics: The graphical beauty of the main game continues in this additional content, and though it is on a technically last generation console, it still plays better than some Play Station 4 titles do with the new capabilities of that console.

    Sound: The characters may have been changed up slightly, but their voice acting and that of even routine encounters with strangers and adversaries is perfectly done and showcases Naughty Dog's attention to detail and willingness to craft top-notch work.

    Playability: The action is as gritty and memorable as any moments throughout The Last of Us, and the controls and moments blend together as well as any in the main content of the game. Definitely a memorable, if short experience.

    Entertainment: The writing and story itself are well-written, even if they don't have the time to reach such epic levels as the main story's content. The characters are cohesive and believable. The universe works well with this prequel added in for the benefit of fleshing more characters out. And overall, it is a very enjoyable experience that- if a bit superfluous, is definitely to be enjoyed by fans of the game for a decent price (your emotions, mostly).

    Replay Value: Moderate.

    Overall Score: 8.25    … Expand
  48. Pickle
    Feb 15, 2014
    8
    I praised several elements that up to this point, id like to think, make The Last of Us a revolutionary game, it’s story, and the subjects that the game talks about. Left Behind tries it’s best to recreate the true “emotional” atmosphere that the main game did, it is impressive visually, the animations and graphics are never something to complain of while speaking about this game, as aI praised several elements that up to this point, id like to think, make The Last of Us a revolutionary game, it’s story, and the subjects that the game talks about. Left Behind tries it’s best to recreate the true “emotional” atmosphere that the main game did, it is impressive visually, the animations and graphics are never something to complain of while speaking about this game, as a matter of fact, technically the game it’s outstanding. However, the complains begin to rise when talking about the development of the characters and the reasoning behind creating a parallel storyline.

    It is something that i can’t stand, when a developer decides to put effort into creating something utterly unnecessary for the final product. It begins with the game giving you a hindsight in a minor plot hole of the main game’s storyline, Joel gets hurt and Ellie has to find a way to cure him. It’s irrelevant to the storyline of Ellie and Ashley, the parts that i thoroughly enjoyed were the ones that truly showed at it’s full splendor how special and unique the relationship between the two friends used to be.

    Ellie trying to find the medication for the injured Joel, doesn’t add to anything in game, and as matter of fact it retracts from the experience. The messages are also not that cleverly hidden, it is predictable and sometimes sneeringly cheesy, the way that they exploit in a banal and indirect perception of what friendship is. Luckily this happens on the first minutes of the game, and vanishes away for the rest of the experience.

    There are some truly special slow moments that show perfectly what correlates between Ashley and Ellie, the crafting of moments of them getting into a photo booth while laughing, only to then shade away into them looking at each other for a moment, those are the kind of moments where you would love to be part of this experience.
    The ending was somehow disappointing, it wasn’t necessarily a bad ending, but it goes without saying that this ending make use of every cliche in the book, while The Last of Us had a perfect ending in my opinion. This game just never clarifies or gives closure to the relation between Ashley and Ellie.

    The gameplay never forms part of the game, it feels pushed aside and gives a feeling of laziness. The first minutes you’re not going to be playing to the suspenseful, and dangerous game that you were used to play, it falls down to and spiral of absurd repetition, and oddly enough it happens in the awful, uninspiring section of Ellie sharing and empty care for Joel, it is almost like if each story was design by different people. The gameplay in the sections of Ellie and Ashley are beautiful, thoughtful, and extremely unique, even if they try to dumb down the game to plain simple interaction without any challenge whatsoever, it always feel fresh, and meaningful.

    It is insulting that someone in the development team decided to create a parallel storyline along side the beauty that it was Ellie’s and Ashley’s story, this game should have focus entirely in them and forgotten completely about an irrelevant “plot hole” of the game main’s storyline, that could’ve be easily filled with the mind of the player.    … Expand
  49. NP-complete
    Feb 14, 2014
    8
    Left Behind keeps the good pacing of TLOU, wisely interleaving calm and tense moments. It has good action scenes, including some new cool combat mechanics (I bet we will see them in the forthcoming new multiplayer DLC). I really buy the silly childish playing part, it's refreshing and useful to set the mood of the player. The narrative quality matches the one of the original game. Clearly,Left Behind keeps the good pacing of TLOU, wisely interleaving calm and tense moments. It has good action scenes, including some new cool combat mechanics (I bet we will see them in the forthcoming new multiplayer DLC). I really buy the silly childish playing part, it's refreshing and useful to set the mood of the player. The narrative quality matches the one of the original game. Clearly, this DLC is good and anyone who liked TLOU will like it. I only have a couple of criticisms: (a) even if it has some genuinely touching moments, in my case it didn't reach TLOU's peak emotional heights; (b) since it's a short experience (2-3 hours), the cost of each playing hour is double than in TLOU: $15/2.5h = 6 > 3 = $60/20h, not to mention TLOU multiplayer additional hours! You know, fan-oriented pricing policy consists in doubling... Finally, a (very minor) disappointment: Obviously, all players who completed TLOU expect some specific event to happen during this DLC. They won't be disappointed in this regard, but I think it's presented in a slightly inconclusive way, I expected a few more details before the scene ends! Do we need now a DLC of the DLC? Maybe at 4x price? ;-) Just kidding!… Expand
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. Heisenberg93
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    The Last of Us: Left Behind, the standalone expansion to the critically acclaimed game, The Last of Us. I played the expansion in 2015 first, one year after its release, and recently got to play it again.

    Left Behind showcases the great writing that made the main game memorable. The plot maintains a high quality, introducing the character of Riley, who, despite her short-lived presence,    The Last of Us: Left Behind, the standalone expansion to the critically acclaimed game, The Last of Us. I played the expansion in 2015 first, one year after its release, and recently got to play it again.

    Left Behind showcases the great writing that made the main game memorable. The plot maintains a high quality, introducing the character of Riley, who, despite her short-lived presence, feels believable and convincing. The story, set in medias res the main game, unfolds through flashbacks, providing a glimpse into Ellie's past experiences with Riley. However, it seems that Ellie is not directly reliving these moments. Instead, the narrative juxtaposes Ellie's present challenges, where she stands alone, with her past moments spent with Riley. This highlights the contrasting dualism between Ellie's solitary struggles after Joel gets almost killed and the significance of having someone important by her side. While facing challenges alone, Ellie is forced to confront harsh realities of the world and the strength required to survive. Conversely, the moments with Riley provide a welcome respite, showcasing the warmth and joy that a meaningful connection can bring amidst the bleakness of their surroundings. The story, and its tragic ending (a moment not really shown to the player but its prelude), add depth to Ellie's character development and offers poignant insights into her motivations, resilience and trauma. The "third option" Ellie wanted is ultimately there for her, but only for her. It's a shame Riley is never referenced again the Part II, while other characters do.

    In terms of gameplay, Left Behind lays on the foundation set by The Last of Us. The mechanics are the same of the main game, offering a seamless transition for returning players. One aspect of the gameplay is the stark contrast between the sections featuring Ellie in the present and those featuring her in the past alongside her friend, Riley. The present-day segments are intense and challenge-oriented, sometimes to the point of being unbalanced on higher difficulties. Encounters with enemies can prove frustratingly difficult, requiring careful planning and execution. While this may add a layer of tension and realism that fits well within the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, I would have still opted for more balance. The availability of weapons is also rather limited. On the other hand, sections with Ellie and Riley in the past are indeed a welcome break from the intense encounters. They offer a calm and enjoyable respite, infused with witty banter and a sense of fun. While these segments may involve relatively less frantic gameplay, they still manage to engage players and showcase the strong bond between the characters. The slower pace and focus on character development provide a change of pace and demonstrate the game's commitment to storytelling. Such a dualism, even in gameplay, done on purpose, by design.

    Technically there's not much to say except that it's the same incredible graphics from The Last of Us in 2013 on PlayStation 3, which still hold up well today.

    Overall, The Last of Us: Left Behind delivers an evocative plot and a compelling narrative with a mostly enjoyable gameplay experience. At the time, for those who loved the main game, it was an almost mandatory experience to play, while today it has practically been integrated into the main game, so there is no choice and this is ultimately good.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. Moish
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    A moving short story in addition to a main game that its a masterpiece that goes deeper into character development, brief and simple gameplay but very meaningful.
  57. 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
  58. Disko-Kjell
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This works as a great DLC and expands the lore of The Last of Us, while not disturbing or altering the main game's story. This DLC gives a deeper understanding of Ellie and why she behaves the way she does. Like in the main story, Ellie has a great chemistry with her partner, which in this game is Riley, and I truly believed that these were two best friends trying to make the best of theThis works as a great DLC and expands the lore of The Last of Us, while not disturbing or altering the main game's story. This DLC gives a deeper understanding of Ellie and why she behaves the way she does. Like in the main story, Ellie has a great chemistry with her partner, which in this game is Riley, and I truly believed that these were two best friends trying to make the best of the world they live in, much thanks to the actresses great work. Cutting between the naïve Ellie and the hardened Ellie during winter trying to keep an unconscious Joel alive. It's an interesting dynamic of character which shows what she has learned between the two time periods. A problem I have with Left Behind is the runtime of around two to three hours. Those two to three hours are great, but it feels like more content could have been given to these characters, but at least it never drags or outstays its welcome. The new welcoming mechanic of making the humans infected fight each other is refreshing and makes the player react to battles differently and it shakens things up. If you don't have had enough of The Last of Us, then this is a sure purchase on your front. Just be prepared that it isn't that long, clocking in at around three hours maximum if you search every level.… Expand
  59. glomman
    May 6, 2022
    8
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is a short but thrilling prequel to the story of The Last of Us that delves deeper into the ongoings of Ellie's mind and how her bite came to be. It's not as expansive as the main game, but it still offers a brilliant narrative that feels like a well-polished extra chapter of the main game. It's included with the Remastered version for newer consoles, so IThe Last of Us: Left Behind is a short but thrilling prequel to the story of The Last of Us that delves deeper into the ongoings of Ellie's mind and how her bite came to be. It's not as expansive as the main game, but it still offers a brilliant narrative that feels like a well-polished extra chapter of the main game. It's included with the Remastered version for newer consoles, so I highly recommend you play it, if you already enjoyed The Last of Us.… Expand
  60. Wizard2703
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Nice addition. which shows a little of Ellie’s background. In general, I liked it because it reveals more to Ellie as a character
  61. 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.
  62. Scose
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    A great expansion to the original story. I loved the relationship between Ellie and Riley.
  63. IvanLF
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Gran DLC que explora la vida de Ellie, ahondando en su jugabilidad y descubriendo un pedazo de la historia que no pudimos ver con claridad en el juego original.
  64. youmeow
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Emotionally moving, adds some informations about plot holes the from the initial game but not that important, too short for its price, but I personally loved to see and feel how Ellie truly is when she is herself without Joel or all the events of The initial game.
  65. JoelArpal
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    A very good example of what a DLC should be. A short and good strory developing even more the characters and the world.
  66. Juanoldead
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Funciona como DLC y sin duda, para desarrollar el personaje de Ellie, pero sin más. Totalmente necesario.
  67. perro_loco
    Mar 15, 2021
    8
    Great DLC. It is a short one but it is a more personal aproach to Ellie characters. I think it has less story telling quality than the last of us original game, but it is a great DLC
  68. MrDonut
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    The Last Of Us: Left Behind is short but is honestly a pretty good DLC, I kind of wish they could have done more of these, to be honest. If you want to know more about Ellie's character and her backstory then here you go.
  69. JoaoSampaio
    Mar 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The DLC from TLOU is really good, but, it’s worse than the the game, it’s good to see how Ellie helps Joel between the spring and winter from the original game, and it’s cool to see how Ellie got the virus, so, the DLC is good, but if you think that you’re going to find something like the Original game, this isn’t where you going to find it… Expand
  70. george_bondo
    Apr 5, 2023
    8
    a small adventure by the standards of the same add-on for Uncharted 4, not very many locations, but as a backstory it is very good, peculiar to the original with its details.
  71. CarlElmore
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    Great expansion to the first game although it was a little too linear for me if that makes sense. I wanted to be able to explore around just a little bit more.
  72. Javierarg7
    Jan 21, 2023
    8
    Es una pequeña aventura para quienes les encanto TLOU. Es bueno volver a saber de Ellie
  73. 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.
  74. HeavyLead
    Feb 14, 2014
    7
    This dlc in no way was going to live up to my expectations of what the original game did. That being said I still enjoyed it a ton. It had those heartfelt moments that are scattered in the game, the point A to point B areas, same enemies, and same weapons. Naughty Dog didn't push the envelope with this one. This dlc felt very easy compared to the sequences with Ellie in the main game. IThis dlc in no way was going to live up to my expectations of what the original game did. That being said I still enjoyed it a ton. It had those heartfelt moments that are scattered in the game, the point A to point B areas, same enemies, and same weapons. Naughty Dog didn't push the envelope with this one. This dlc felt very easy compared to the sequences with Ellie in the main game. I breezed through on Hard in 2.5 hours, only dying once. KINDA SPOILER: The addition that I did like about the content was the use of infected and hunters in the same space. You can now have a 3 way combat system with more options at your disposal. I often found it very satisfying to lure a pack of clickers at a few hunters and let them fight for dominance as I watched from afar. Other than that the story is uninteresting and very cliched despite how uncliche the original game came off as. I often found myself accurately predicting the future events before they unfolded in front of me. If you loved The Last of Us then by all means buy this dlc. Quality over quantity is what I would say about this package, but it appears that we're lacking a bit in both fields.… Expand
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. gabberguy
    Feb 14, 2014
    7
    I was a huge fan of The Last of Us and have spent countless days replaying the story and multiplayer. I do not want com across negative as the story here is almost as heartwarming as the main game. But On survivor difficulty it is still a 3 hour add on that feels to short and too easy. That being said the controls and graphics are near perfect and some parts are just as tense as when II was a huge fan of The Last of Us and have spent countless days replaying the story and multiplayer. I do not want com across negative as the story here is almost as heartwarming as the main game. But On survivor difficulty it is still a 3 hour add on that feels to short and too easy. That being said the controls and graphics are near perfect and some parts are just as tense as when I first played the game.… Expand
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. Jonathon30388
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    A decent addition to a masterpiece, i recommend you play it for the story, but you may only play it once
  83. Kostas_Spirou
    Apr 3, 2023
    7
    It's a nice DLC but It's honestly very short.
    There are some great moments in it, and Ellie's relationship with Riley is very well written.

    Also I personally liked how Ellie feels weaker than Joel, so killing enemies is more challenging.

    Overall I liked it a lot, but it doesn't really add anything new except from some more backstory to Ellie.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
  84. trinovatic
    Jan 12, 2023
    7
    Me gustó, es buen dlc y es una bonita historia, buena historia de amor la verdad
  85. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    7
    Симпатичний приквел до одного з найкращих тайтлів на Соні евер. Там не багато, але історію складає в картинку
  86. 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
  87. Jackpp1997
    Feb 15, 2014
    6
    The Last of Us is my favorite game of all time but this to me was part amazing and part plain stupid. It was like you were playing as two different characters which to me felt strange
  88. Rallandollo
    Feb 16, 2014
    6
    I am a big fan of The Last of Us and I enjoyed the actual game very much! It was stunningly beautiful! I was so looking forward to this DLC. Left Behind is magical and it is a joy to meet up with Ellie again, even though I prefer playing with Joel. Having said that, I also believe that this DLC is way too short. Come on, you can complete it well within two hours! That is not fair NaughtyI am a big fan of The Last of Us and I enjoyed the actual game very much! It was stunningly beautiful! I was so looking forward to this DLC. Left Behind is magical and it is a joy to meet up with Ellie again, even though I prefer playing with Joel. Having said that, I also believe that this DLC is way too short. Come on, you can complete it well within two hours! That is not fair Naughty Dog. Left Behind should have been free, otherwise it should have been longer... I feel quite disappointed and ripped off. :-/… Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    6
    The story (i am not sure if we can call this a story) is okay but the problem is it's too short. It takes 2 hours to finish and you can't feel satisfied.
  94. 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.
  95. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    Funciona muy bien como "cortometraje" a lo videojueguil, está bastante chulo e interesante.
  96. Tromble
    Jun 29, 2021
    6
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is a decent expansion to the original Last of Us.

    The most notable addition of this expansion is infighting between infected and human combatants.

    The narrative of this expansion is okay but lacks any interesting developments feeling more like fluff.

    I would recommend The Last of Us: Left Behind if you enjoyed the original Last of Us.
  97. dlopatnikov
    Feb 16, 2014
    5
    First if all, original game was really good and I liked it very much. But as for this DLC …
    I got this DLC as a part of the Season Pass. Sadly, this DLC is very short (2 hrs.), obviously, and doesn’t justify its price. Considering action parts, there’s nothing you haven’t seen before. And I mean it, nothing. Considering story parts, let’s be honest here, except for a few really good    First if all, original game was really good and I liked it very much. But as for this DLC …
    I got this DLC as a part of the Season Pass. Sadly, this DLC is very short (2 hrs.), obviously, and doesn’t justify its price. Considering action parts, there’s nothing you haven’t seen before. And I mean it, nothing. Considering story parts, let’s be honest here, except for a few really good moments, namely two (and together they last for 3 minutes), it’s rather dull, if you’re 30 something male as myself. So, if you’re really into 13 year old girls and their problems - be my guest, otherwise - watch youtube walkthrough and you’ll not miss much. Sad, but true. Although, it’s not as bad as BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea or Dead Rising 3: Operation Broken Eagle. And yes, Riley's voice is way to old for her. She's not supposed to sound like she's on the shady side of thirty, you now.    … Expand
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. Kostas101
    Jan 4, 2021
    5
    It's a nice DLC, but It's honestly very short. I don't know if I recommend it or not, since it really doesn't add anything new except from some more backstory to Ellie.
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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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