The Last of Us: Left Behind

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  1. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    5
    Как по мне крайне посредственное дополнение, готовящее почву к тому что бы заявить что Элли лесби. Наблюдать за этой мини историей было совсем не интересно. Впрочем судя по дополнению к анчартеду, найти дог просто не умеют делать норм сюжет для доп контента, либо собирают его из обрезков к основной игре.Как по мне крайне посредственное дополнение, готовящее почву к тому что бы заявить что Элли лесби. Наблюдать за этой мини историей было совсем не интересно. Впрочем судя по дополнению к анчартеду, найти дог просто не умеют делать норм сюжет для доп контента, либо собирают его из обрезков к основной игре.
  2. Mankind_divided
    Oct 18, 2021
    5
    For myself playing left behind didn't feel like dlc. It felt like levels from tlou that were cut because it made the game too long or didn't fit well in the over arching story and had to be trimmed down. Oh and apparently Ellie's gay now for reasons that don't really matter
  3. Top1saraya_
    Apr 8, 2023
    5
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  4. Littlemisspeony
    Aug 10, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My all time favorite game, remaster, remake, original, DLC and all. Seriously Make time to play, by any means..… Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Broyax
    Mar 26, 2023
    4
    Il s’agit d’un DLC relatant certains évènements du jeu principal mais vus du côté d’Ellie… des évènements évidemment importants et tout à fait dignes d’intérêt… bien que cela reste tout de même un peu trop court ! on retrouve en tout cas ce mélange d’action et d’infiltration plutôt réussi, des QTE (de merde) aussi et finalement le caractère bien trempé de cette ado admirable et toujoursIl s’agit d’un DLC relatant certains évènements du jeu principal mais vus du côté d’Ellie… des évènements évidemment importants et tout à fait dignes d’intérêt… bien que cela reste tout de même un peu trop court ! on retrouve en tout cas ce mélange d’action et d’infiltration plutôt réussi, des QTE (de merde) aussi et finalement le caractère bien trempé de cette ado admirable et toujours déterminée !

    Cependant, une bonne moitié du DLC consiste à suivre la petite conne Riley, la copine d’Ellie… et là l’histoire -si l’on peut dire- entre les deux fait penser à un épîsode de « Plus belle la vie » ! c’en est gênant de stupidité et de niaiserie… et très éloigné de la qualité d’écriture du jeu principal !

    On s’ennuie donc à peu près la moitié du temps ou on zappe -quand on le peut- ces séquences avec la petite conne Riley, navrantes de maladresse, pour ne pas dire de bêtise niaiseuse. Le DLC n’est pas dénué de tout intérêt, cela étant, loin s’en faut mais il s’avère très optionnel en définitive… pour ne pas dire dispensable.    … Expand
  10. Alan2306
    Feb 16, 2014
    3
    This DLC was not worth €15. Finished it in 2.5 hrs on hard mode. It does very little of fleshing out Ellie's back story as intended. The flashbacks to how she found supplies for Joel were more enjoyable than the Riley segments, by a long shot. I just didn't find Riley interesting at all, and the actor who voiced her was way older than the character was meant to be. Spoke like anThis DLC was not worth €15. Finished it in 2.5 hrs on hard mode. It does very little of fleshing out Ellie's back story as intended. The flashbacks to how she found supplies for Joel were more enjoyable than the Riley segments, by a long shot. I just didn't find Riley interesting at all, and the actor who voiced her was way older than the character was meant to be. Spoke like an adult. I love ND and TLOU, but this was a real let down.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. LordMarshelo
    Feb 15, 2022
    3
    Un DLC decepcionante, en su corto tiempo de juego se intento mostrar un poco del pasado de Ellie pero lo que entregaron fue un forzoso intento por mostrarnos un lado de Ellie del cual no hubo ni el mas mínimo asomo durante el juego principal. No veía necesario forzar la historia por ese camino, ya que lo único que hizo fue dar pie para arruinar su secuela. Lo único rescatable es queUn DLC decepcionante, en su corto tiempo de juego se intento mostrar un poco del pasado de Ellie pero lo que entregaron fue un forzoso intento por mostrarnos un lado de Ellie del cual no hubo ni el mas mínimo asomo durante el juego principal. No veía necesario forzar la historia por ese camino, ya que lo único que hizo fue dar pie para arruinar su secuela. Lo único rescatable es que mantiene su gameplay y la calidad de sus gráficos.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. Fnatic001
    Feb 16, 2014
    2
    First off, I LOVED The Last of Us. This is just a snippet of that awesome game. Left Behind is ridiculously too short, LESS THAN 2 HOURS! I feel ripped off!!! No new weapons, creatures, or anything worth mentioning... DO NOT waste your money! DO NOT trust anyone who gave this and the bug riddled Battlefield 4 game a 10, it simply isn't. This is so short it should have been a reward forFirst off, I LOVED The Last of Us. This is just a snippet of that awesome game. Left Behind is ridiculously too short, LESS THAN 2 HOURS! I feel ripped off!!! No new weapons, creatures, or anything worth mentioning... DO NOT waste your money! DO NOT trust anyone who gave this and the bug riddled Battlefield 4 game a 10, it simply isn't. This is so short it should have been a reward for finishing the main story on Hard or something.... NOT worth the price at all. I would have rated a lot higher if it was free. When you pay $27.95 (NZ dollars) for a dlc i expect much MUCH more than this!… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. VictorBejerano
    Sep 10, 2023
    2
    Boring lesbian drama. That’s all I hace to say. Unnecessary but at least there is a little more of the story
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. hgmalvo
    Feb 14, 2014
    1
    If you've played Last of Us, you've already played this DLC. No, seriously, you've played it already.

    The narrative of the game is easily noticeable as that's the only real new thing it has to offer. It's a ONE HOUR glimpse into Ellie's past. Remember that friend of hers she talked about, and the incident leading up to her infection? Well, this is it. You get to experience a brief    If you've played Last of Us, you've already played this DLC. No, seriously, you've played it already.

    The narrative of the game is easily noticeable as that's the only real new thing it has to offer. It's a ONE HOUR glimpse into Ellie's past. Remember that friend of hers she talked about, and the incident leading up to her infection? Well, this is it. You get to experience a brief moment in her life before s**t went south. So, what was Naughty Dog's answer to all the boring dialog scenes you have to sit through? Replay some moments of the original game of course! :D That's right folks, you get to enjoy playing that area of the game where Ellie is looking after Joel...again. Granted, it's not exactly the same moments from the original, but close enough that it feels like deja vu rather than deja new. While this part of the DLC may appear to be the foil to an otherwise boring task, rightfully so...that's exactly what it is. It's unoriginal, unnecessary, and it reeks of a cash grab. For all the things that Naughty Dog could have done, they chose to cut corners instead. Sadly, diehard fans and non-paying-for-this-content reviewers are not going to be the people to caution you against a purchase like this. So consider that one can purchase a theater ticket for less and squeeze more time out of the experience than this.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. ATAR
    May 1, 2021
    0
    sony payed to score givers and reviewers.....don't waste your time and money
  24. Adolamin
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    The game causes a ton of PS4's to overheat. It's not even playable, I can't believe this has even gotten good scores. The system cannot handle it.
  25. 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.
  26. Solaris123
    Jun 12, 2021
    0
    Boring ,boring ,boring character , boring dialogs ,boring story ,boring world ,propagand LBGT
  27. Yabani
    Jun 27, 2023
    0
    Bir çok oyunda olduğu gibi bu oyunda da klasik duyar kasma örneğini görüyoruz. Kızlar lezbiyen, biri siyahi ve yaşları çok küçük. Müslümanlar 16 yaşında kızla evlenince sübyancı oluyor. Herhangi bir erkek 15 yaşındaki bi kıza ilgi duysa pis sübyancı oluyor ama 14 yaşında ya da belki daha küçük bir kız ve onun yaşlarındaki KIZ(İkisinin de kız olması önemli!!!) arkadaşı öpüşünce bu çokBir çok oyunda olduğu gibi bu oyunda da klasik duyar kasma örneğini görüyoruz. Kızlar lezbiyen, biri siyahi ve yaşları çok küçük. Müslümanlar 16 yaşında kızla evlenince sübyancı oluyor. Herhangi bir erkek 15 yaşındaki bi kıza ilgi duysa pis sübyancı oluyor ama 14 yaşında ya da belki daha küçük bir kız ve onun yaşlarındaki KIZ(İkisinin de kız olması önemli!!!) arkadaşı öpüşünce bu çok normal oluyor. Tamamen ikiyüzlülük ve yozlaşmışlık.… Expand
  28. JohnDoeS
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Overrated.
    Good Graphics & Sound.
    Average gameplay.
    Horrible story.
    Way more value in the base game and way better story.
  29. OrphanTwin
    Jun 2, 2023
    0
    This DLC was only made so people obsessed with weirdo s3x could change Ellies story. None of it is true. She is just a regular normal kid. The original Last Of Us is the only game. and its perfect. Joel and Ellie are still alive being normal people. Away from all the weirdos that made this and part 2.
  30. MGS_1
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    It was a terrible dlc. Don't buy this garbage. I hope Neil Druckmann don't be ND's next game director.
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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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