The Last of Us: Left Behind

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  1. Sun585
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    One of the things I like the most abot the TLOU series: It triggers Gamer Gate trolls :) You know? White Gen X dudes who have 'Leon' phantasies about Joel and Ellie. And I'm so thankful that Naughty Dog just keeps on messing with them. Left Behind is a masterpiece. End of the story.
  2. 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.
  3. Mostach88
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    No tiene nada que envidiar a la historia principal. Es cautivador, conmovedor y triste. ND sabe como desarrollar una historia de amistad, de amor y de lo que significa dejar algo atrás. Una narrativa brillante, una BSO infravalorada y grandes personajes como Ellie y Riley, hacen que este DLC sea innolvidable.
  4. 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
  5. DefaltWorld
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buena forma de saber un poco mas de nuestra protagonista del juego, Ellie, este juego nos muestra la historia de ella con su mejor amiga , e incluso parece ser novia al final pero no dejan claro si siempre fue asi, muy recomendado para los fans… Expand
  6. sadsophiiie
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    best dlc ever i’ve ever played, so so fun and playing as young ellie was amazing. the backstory of ellie and riley was also so cool and seeing how ellie saved joel
  7. Jessicaw
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Great DLC that fills some gaps in the game and adds a little background to Ellies character.
  8. 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
  9. Scose
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    A great expansion to the original story. I loved the relationship between Ellie and Riley.
  10. 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.
  11. RegisterNewCow
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Good game ! I wish they could have built on jeols story a bit more but Great game otherwise
  12. ViKtOr5
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Очень хочу пройти, но пока не купил PS4. Прошел 1 часть и она мне понравилась. Уж слишком она атмосферная и грустная.
  13. svensenk86
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    I would like to see something like this for TLOU2 as well, nice addition which fills 2 nice gaps from the game itself. same score like the main game and Chapter 2. Pretty awesome
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    No review present. No review present. No review present. No review present.
  19. Joelitos
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game awesome job from naughty Dog i Love it . Perfect story and good characters… Expand
  20. DeCurtis115
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El dlc left behind es perfecto para entender mas la historia de nuestra personaje principal ellie que mediante flashbacks explican como comienza su aventura y como logro curar a joel en el juego principal the last of us en conclusión es un dlc para explicar mas su historia y si te consideras fan te va a encantar y definitivamente lo tenes que jugar antes que jugar la partes 2… Expand
  21. Wraspita
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Es una muy buena expansión, realmente aporta algo nuevo e interesante a lo personaje de Ellie y a la historia principal cuenta con las mecánicas que todos amamos de tlou y nos dio la posibilidad de controlar a Ellie de nuevo, personaje que tiene mecánicas diferentes a las de Joel y añade más diversión, ya me lo he pasado más de tres veces y no me cansa de jugarlo, es corto por que tieneEs una muy buena expansión, realmente aporta algo nuevo e interesante a lo personaje de Ellie y a la historia principal cuenta con las mecánicas que todos amamos de tlou y nos dio la posibilidad de controlar a Ellie de nuevo, personaje que tiene mecánicas diferentes a las de Joel y añade más diversión, ya me lo he pasado más de tres veces y no me cansa de jugarlo, es corto por que tiene bastante re jugabilidad, los gráficos son buenos, los escenarios y la ambientación son una maravilla y no hablar de la música.… Expand
  22. AAGamerS
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
  23. Ahshsh
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
  24. 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.
  25. Nyks0201
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Riley i sevmiştim ama boyle ölmemeili idi yada nasıl oldugunu göstermeiliydi… Expand
  26. Juanoldead
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Funciona como DLC y sin duda, para desarrollar el personaje de Ellie, pero sin más. Totalmente necesario.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. Xrayman58
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Wonderful, doesn't deserve any of the hate it gets. Emotional story which sets up the mood perfectly, just like any other last of us game.
  30. 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.
  31. Kiarash_Monjezi
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi
    Power to your elbow.
    You made the game really interesting and enjoyable.    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Elijah123
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    Great DLC! Gave more of a focus on Ellie in an interesting way since all we saw of her in the main game was from Joel's perspective, apart from Winter. I personally think it definitely adds a lot to her story and her character, to see her being able to just be a regular kid for once.
    Gameplay is still fun, like the original, but I'm glad it took more of a backseat in this side chapter.    Great DLC! Gave more of a focus on Ellie in an interesting way since all we saw of her in the main game was from Joel's perspective, apart from Winter. I personally think it definitely adds a lot to her story and her character, to see her being able to just be a regular kid for once.
    Gameplay is still fun, like the original, but I'm glad it took more of a backseat in this side chapter.
    Very happy there were no compromises on the graphics or any other aspects of quality, especially storytelling. Seeing her connection with Riley so closely makes it so much more heartbreaking for her character and everything she's been through.
    I do kind of get where some of these negative reviews from 2014 were coming from, given the price at the time. But way too many are actual homophobia, and *those* can definitely be ignored. I HIGHLY recommend anyone reading this to just play it if you haven't already, it only takes a couple hours.
    If you enjoyed The Last of Us at all, I'm sure you'll love this too. :)    … Expand
  36. lukeak
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    I loved Last of Us 1, but Last of Us 2 was very interesting to play and not in a positive way. I was seriously enjoying the story about Joel's death and Ellie trying to avenge his death, and Ellie's romance on the side. It could have been one of the best games ever.
    Unfortunately, towards the end, I was forced to play as Abby. I really liked Joel as a character, and when Abby killed him,    I loved Last of Us 1, but Last of Us 2 was very interesting to play and not in a positive way. I was seriously enjoying the story about Joel's death and Ellie trying to avenge his death, and Ellie's romance on the side. It could have been one of the best games ever.
    Unfortunately, towards the end, I was forced to play as Abby. I really liked Joel as a character, and when Abby killed him, I, of course, developed a serious dislike for Abby. Furthermore, Abby is just a pissed-off, unlikable character in general. Thus, I really didn't want to play as Abby and found myself just letting zombies kill me because I wanted to return to playing as Ellie, and it was more enjoyable to watch her die than to try to help her survive.
    I tried to play it out as Abby, hoping it would return to Ellie at any moment, but hours went by, and it still made me play as Abby until eventually I just said, "Screw it. I'm not enjoying this game at all, and I stopped playing altogether. I've played almost every rpg there is, and there is only one other game I have stopped playing halfway through. Thus, Last of Us 2 is one of the only games I rate as a 0 out of 10 since it was so unenjoyable that I didn't even finish it. The lesson here is NEVER FORCE THE PLAYER TO PLAY AS AN UNLIKABLE ANTAGONSIST, PLEASE.
    After, being so disappointed with Part 2, I don't recommend either of these games.    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. brawlertone
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    You know, I was amazed by how it started and what direction it went in! A very fitting piece to this wonderful puzzle. Naughty Dog is truly one of a kind!
  41. JackValentine
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    When we approach "Left Behind", we have to ask ourselves, "What if it's the best part of The Last of Us thus far?"

    I managed to avoid every other trailer aside form the thirty second reveal shown back in November. I find that nowadays, every trailer is a spoiler. This made my experience all the more enjoyable. The downloadable story of about 3 hours, tells a prologue story of Ellie.    When we approach "Left Behind", we have to ask ourselves, "What if it's the best part of The Last of Us thus far?"

    I managed to avoid every other trailer aside form the thirty second reveal shown back in November. I find that nowadays, every trailer is a spoiler.
    This made my experience all the more enjoyable.

    The downloadable story of about 3 hours, tells a prologue story of Ellie. Before leaving the quarantine zone. Before Joel. Before the Fireflies.
    You play as Ellie on the very day that she was bitten, while her and a young friend named Riley explore an abandoned mall.
    There was a lot more to the story than I could have ever expected, however, that's something that you must see for yourself to truly appreciate.

    One of the best parts about the new DLC, is the removal of a large part of the combat. One of the things that slightly frustrated me about the first game, was the fact that it seemed like killing people was the only thing allowing me to progress through the level.
    This time around, it's down to just the narrative to drive the story. There are some of the mechanics that were intended to be used for combat purposes in the original game, that have been reworked in some of the most wonderful ways I could ever have imagined.
    You also are given quite a bit of freedom to roam around the locations of the game, and there is a great sense of exploration that comes into play.

    I should comment on the length, and I cannot even express how frustrating it is to see registered critics docking points because it is relatively short. If critics could only see past the function of the game as a distraction and more as the piece of art that it is, they may realize that it is quality over quantity that matters, and always will be.
    Not to even mention the fact that at around 3 hours (while I was taking my time to explore), I found it even then to be a little drawn out. But spending an extra half an hour with such wonderful characters is hardly a bad thing.

    Overall, The Last of Us: Left Behind, is a phenomenal addition to one of the greatest games of all time.
    You should already know if you're interested in returning to the dark, harrowing world of Ellie and Joel, but if you are even slightly on the fence, just know that the $15 spent will not be wasted.

    A 10.

    Jack Valentine    … Expand
  42. EL-MiNiO
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    Masterpiece DLC for a masterpiece game! A completely different experience, awesome soundtrack, awesome story even when you know what will be happen. 10/10
  43. thelocolocal
    Feb 16, 2014
    9
    Great new gameplay elements introduced. Great connection to the main game. This DLC may be short (2-3 hrs) but offers enough for a (season pass) purchase. The only gripe is the unnecessary element of implying Ellie is a lesbian. Now I'm not homophobic but it was very apparent ND just threw that in at the last minute to be looked upon as "groundbreaking" for video games. In the end it wasGreat new gameplay elements introduced. Great connection to the main game. This DLC may be short (2-3 hrs) but offers enough for a (season pass) purchase. The only gripe is the unnecessary element of implying Ellie is a lesbian. Now I'm not homophobic but it was very apparent ND just threw that in at the last minute to be looked upon as "groundbreaking" for video games. In the end it was a short, pointless action that wasn't needed for the already strong relationship between her and Riley.… Expand
  44. DonoQc
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    The Last of Us Left behind is Stunning ! , It's called a DLC so yes it's shot but it's enough. I played for maybe 3h-3h30 at difficult. It's a sequel of the comics if you ever read those: American Dreams.

    I recommend for every person who love the last of us : true fan will adore this new DLC !!!
  45. Grafonn
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    Хорошо рассказанная история.Мне нравится что в дополнение упор идет больше на историю, чем на экшен.
  46. Lobo_War_D
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    Some people said there's no sense on putting Ellie helping Joel and Ellie and Riley having fun in the same DLC. I'd rather say this was a perfect idea. Ellie and Riley were like sisters (if you played the DLC, you'll know they're more than friends) and one cared about the other, something that friends in real life usually don't. It compares Ellie's past friendship with her relationshipSome people said there's no sense on putting Ellie helping Joel and Ellie and Riley having fun in the same DLC. I'd rather say this was a perfect idea. Ellie and Riley were like sisters (if you played the DLC, you'll know they're more than friends) and one cared about the other, something that friends in real life usually don't. It compares Ellie's past friendship with her relationship (more like father-daughter) with Joel and tell us how far would Ellie go for somebody she loves. Ellie is more human the most of the real humans.
    I'd give it a 11/10, but that's not possible. So... 10/10, a masterpiece DLC for a masterpiece game    … Expand
  47. mosessaur
    Feb 19, 2014
    9
    This is a must play for Last Of Us fans -if you liked the main story game-. 2 things I liked here.
    1) You get to know what Ellie faced when she was trying to save Joel's life after the ambush in the uni during winter. Here the fans of The Last of Us Combat and stealth system should have their moments.
    2) Story and emotion intense exploring Ellie & Railly friendship. I read 2 of comic    This is a must play for Last Of Us fans -if you liked the main story game-. 2 things I liked here.
    1) You get to know what Ellie faced when she was trying to save Joel's life after the ambush in the uni during winter. Here the fans of The Last of Us Combat and stealth system should have their moments.
    2) Story and emotion intense exploring Ellie & Railly friendship. I read 2 of comic books "American Dream". But to get to play part of them is something else. I enjoyed watching and learning about this friendship.
    This DLC is short but worth it if you are fan of the game.
    I give this 8.5/10 but as there is no 8.5 here I will go up for 9.    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. Gamingrules37
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    The Last Of us Left behind is an epic follow up to the main game and as a DLC it shines
    Pros
    - Amazing Story - Awesome characters - New Gameplay elements - Visuals and Detail - Emotion Cons - Rushed at times Do not trust anyone who says " I love the last of us " but gives this game a 0-5 score ... Anyone who played both games would understand that this is a DLC and it is    The Last Of us Left behind is an epic follow up to the main game and as a DLC it shines
    Pros
    - Amazing Story
    - Awesome characters
    - New Gameplay elements
    - Visuals and Detail
    - Emotion
    Cons
    - Rushed at times

    Do not trust anyone who says " I love the last of us " but gives this game a 0-5 score ... Anyone who played both games would understand that this is a DLC and it is meant to be a mini adventure .    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. Migz_PT
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    The Last of Us Left Behind only has around two hour of single player experience, but that´s not just we are looking for in the DLC.
    The DLC is just Amazing, I mean Naughty Dog did a great job again, the story telling, the past, what is left behind is what it shows the potential in the The Last of Us.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. ekolet
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    To be honest I would give street cleaner simulator a 10 if the driver was Ellie.
    It is way too short and end is a little bit disappointing, how come Ellie didn't have to kill Riley? How did naughty dog miss such a powerful scene?
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. thryce3
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    Easily the best DLC ever made. The story and acting are incredible, just as in the main game. Who would have thought hearing a character describe a video game inside a video game could be so engrossing? Plus, taking this part of the story out of the main game actually adds to the experience considering it partially takes place during a bit a of a cliffhanger of the main story. PlayingEasily the best DLC ever made. The story and acting are incredible, just as in the main game. Who would have thought hearing a character describe a video game inside a video game could be so engrossing? Plus, taking this part of the story out of the main game actually adds to the experience considering it partially takes place during a bit a of a cliffhanger of the main story. Playing the main game again afterwards, you pick up on a lot of references to Left Behind… Expand
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. JohnDoeS
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Overrated.
    Good Graphics & Sound.
    Average gameplay.
    Horrible story.
    Way more value in the base game and way better story.
  61. GrumpyReviewer
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    Another example of why Naughty Dog has become one of the most important (if not THE most important) developers of our generation. They take an almost perfect game and add a DLC that is ACTUALLY worth our money and time. Playing Left Behind was like playing Last of Us all over again - but having the whole experience in a nut shell: fear, adrenaline, laughter, tears, joy. These guys are notAnother example of why Naughty Dog has become one of the most important (if not THE most important) developers of our generation. They take an almost perfect game and add a DLC that is ACTUALLY worth our money and time. Playing Left Behind was like playing Last of Us all over again - but having the whole experience in a nut shell: fear, adrenaline, laughter, tears, joy. These guys are not "game makers"; they are alchemists, wizards, poets. I just cannot believe the amount of emotions they can squeeze in a 3 hours chapter; without mentioning a beautiful revelation, given in such delicate way, that made me silent and radiant. I only give 9 because this is too short; we need more, we need to see what's going on. Other than that, the only thing I could say is "Thank You".… Expand
  62. asgharmirza481
    Sep 20, 2020
    0
    Naughty dog and neil druckman ruined the game with sjw.
    This game is ***** . i hate it
  63. Dukay66
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is a two hour single player DLC that shouldn't be missed if your a fan of the original game. Yes, at $15.00 you may be hesitant to buy only a two hour long expansion. But "Left Behind" uses its shortness to an advantage. Left Behind switches back and forth between events before the main game and during it. The more intriguing segments are the prequel content,The Last of Us: Left Behind is a two hour single player DLC that shouldn't be missed if your a fan of the original game. Yes, at $15.00 you may be hesitant to buy only a two hour long expansion. But "Left Behind" uses its shortness to an advantage. Left Behind switches back and forth between events before the main game and during it. The more intriguing segments are the prequel content, where you play as Ellie and go on a little adventure with Riley. Riley is a great character that was decently fleshed out in two hours. I completely bought their relationship. The content that takes place during the main game is right after Joel gets hurt and Ellie has to step up and save him. While during these segments you get to see Ellie become a very strong character, its all just action, meant for filler. I would have been happy with just the Ellie and Riley parts, which is what makes this DLC. (Minor spoiler)My only complaint is that we don't get to see Riley change and how Ellie deals with her death. Left Behind ends way to quick, but you cant help but be completely satisfied. If your hesitant on spend the $15 on the two DLC, you should go ahead and buy the season pass (at the same price). With the season pass you get Left Behind and two multiplayer map packs.… Expand
  64. Daedric
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    this game perfect There's nothing wrong with it. Interesting Sometimes sad like a movie. I do not need words. buy now
  65. ChickenCrimpy
    Mar 7, 2014
    9
    OK. Great fan here. *******Contains Some Spoilers**** I can see why some people rte this a bit harsh. Its because the bar was set so high in TLOU. The DLC did seem a bit scattered at times flashing between the past and present but all in all it was a good background story and flowed well.
    As others say, it is short. I finished it in one sitting (approx 2.5 hours) on survivor and really    OK. Great fan here. *******Contains Some Spoilers**** I can see why some people rte this a bit harsh. Its because the bar was set so high in TLOU. The DLC did seem a bit scattered at times flashing between the past and present but all in all it was a good background story and flowed well.
    As others say, it is short. I finished it in one sitting (approx 2.5 hours) on survivor and really only struggled slightly in one area where you are forced to fight and kill runners.
    If you loved TLOU, this is an essential addition. Is it worth $22? Maybe not but then again you get it for free when you get the season pass for $29 ;)    … Expand
  66. Reconhope
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    This DLC makes you remember why Last of Us drew in gamers worldwide. One of the most compelling stories to ever touch gamers gets even deeper into the backstory, in this dlc, and it's worth every bit.
  67. Cloud302
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Serving as a prequel to The Last of Us, (and a sequel to the Last of Us: American Dreams comics), you get to meet Riley for the first time, in-game, and are taken on a short (but powerful) journey of heart that emphasizes exploration, and if taken at a leisurely and appreciative pace, could be unlike anything you've ever experienced in the realm of gaming to date.

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

    Note: The head writer of Last of Us himself, Neil Druckmann heavily recommends that you read the prequel comics first (as do I), as they're official storyline, and they tell the story of how Ellie first meets Riley, which occurs before the story within this DLC, and sets the stage for a great deal of what occurs within it. ALSO, do NOT play this DLC before having completed the core campaign of The Last of Us, or else several major plot points will be tainted for you.    … Expand
  68. iddqd4
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Потусить в магазине, пофоткаться, поиграть на сломанном аркадном автомате, пострелять из водяных пистолетов и поцеловать Райли на 10 из 10.
  69. 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.
  70. 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..
  71. thebotsko
    May 20, 2014
    10
    The greatest DLC I've ever played and it has the great story line, for being a DLC. After I heard that this was coming out I immediately pre-ordered it, well actually I pre-ordered it on Christmas
  72. 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
  73. 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!
  74. winterbox
    Jan 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This DLC is a nice little side story about Ellie's past and "present" which many would recognize from the main story. I also wondered what and how Ellie patched up Joel by herself and it was cool to be able to play it out. The DLC is not long, rather it is super short, and not too long and dragged out to become boring or stale. Two stories ran parallel to each other with the player (you) participating in both "time lines". I thought this was pretty cool, but I have seen this technique used in other games. Regardless, it was fun and a nice little touch after the main events of The Last of Us.… Expand
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    A short DLC that serves as a prequel to the Last of Us. I enjoyed the story of Ellie and Riley and the “Street Fighter” section in the video arcade was the highlight for me. I consider this a must-play if you enjoyed the original game.

    9.5/10
  78. PartII
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Its great, its not that long, its like a side story, i liked it. Ppl are gonna hate on it bcs of the part 2 game.
  79. MehdiJafari
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Best DLC FOREVER in Video Game For All The Time This DLC is Going Through The World
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. jacked_beast
    Feb 22, 2014
    4
    I was disappointed by this DLC prelude story. You play as Ellie the entire time. It was a decent addition to the main story but it was way too short for me and was kind of weak. It only takes about 2 hours to complete and I really think they should lower the price for it. This is a must have for fans only and I felt like this really wasn't necessary to make.
  87. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is an action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

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

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

    + Ellie and Riley Relationship    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. bladeagent
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    Left Behind gives Last of Us fans more of what they loved before: A compelling story, tense gameplay, terrific voice work, and emotional cutscenes. This is one of the best DLC i've played in a long time!
  90. potatoes351
    Feb 23, 2014
    9
    The highly anticipated DLC to The Last of Us has arrived. Set before the main game, Left Behind shows us a glimpse into Ellie's past set between the American Dreams comic book and the beginning of the main game. The game also has sections that place themselves between the Autumn & Winter chapters where Ellie needs to care for Joel after the incident at the University.
    The story is of    The highly anticipated DLC to The Last of Us has arrived. Set before the main game, Left Behind shows us a glimpse into Ellie's past set between the American Dreams comic book and the beginning of the main game. The game also has sections that place themselves between the Autumn & Winter chapters where Ellie needs to care for Joel after the incident at the University.
    The story is of course the main point and Left Behind is essential for any TLoU player, it brings a whole other context to some of the events in the main game and gives Ellie's final speech at the end of the main game even more of an impact than it did previously. I wont spoil anything, but as long as you have avoided spoilers so far, you'll be in for a hell of a surprise around 3/4ths of the way in the DLC.
    The DLC is between 2 & 4 hours long and plays very similarly to the main game with the only exception being that the combat is a lot more difficult due to scarce supplies & playing as a weaker character.
    In short, buy Left Behind if you have The Last of Us and if you dont have The Last of Us buy them both now. There is a reason why this was the best game of 2013 and the DLC only proves that point more by sending a powerful & shocking message to the games industry as a whole, an industry afraid to shift away from generic, brown haired male protagonists to now have an extremely beloved character to be the exact opposite of that.
    Hats off to Naughty Dog for another stand out experience and here's hoping we get to have another experience with The Last of Us in the future.    … Expand
  91. 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.
  92. StevenTieson
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    Not worth the money.
    Should probably be ignored
    This is the point when they went woke.

    The base game has way more to offer and is way more interesting with an actual well written story.
  93. tremault
    Apr 5, 2017
    9
    This DLC was not something I looked forward to. I have seen many DLC that are so low quality and add very little substance to the original. then I saw this through to the end and I have to say this effected me far more than the entire game of 'last of us'. the story of the two young girls rekindling their friendship was so deep and it totally drew me in. It was so well staged that I fellThis DLC was not something I looked forward to. I have seen many DLC that are so low quality and add very little substance to the original. then I saw this through to the end and I have to say this effected me far more than the entire game of 'last of us'. the story of the two young girls rekindling their friendship was so deep and it totally drew me in. It was so well staged that I fell in love with Riley and after finishing it I have found myself in tears a lot recalling the precious moments they spent together. It's so magical, it reminds me of a lot of precious moments from my own life and the delivery is incredible. there were times that I just didn't even think of them as characters, the animation and lighting etc was so realistic I felt like I was looking at real people.
    The action parts and traversing the environment was fairly rewarding. I liked the change in the way the game plays with the different character. climbing and getting around the environment seems more of a focus with Ellie and the fighting also has me feeling more vulnerable. which is perfect for playing as a young girl. Fact is though, she can truly do some real damage and hold her own in a pinch which impresses me no end.    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. DLight03
    May 19, 2016
    10
    The best DLC ever made. If you you're a rah-rah-pow-pow shoot'em up type of person, then this DLC isn't for you. If, however, you absolutely love the universe created in The Last of Us and you value narrative and dialogue above all-else, you will get a bite-sized game that is polished on par with the original game. A truly fantastic prequel to TLOU that gives great insight into Ellie as aThe best DLC ever made. If you you're a rah-rah-pow-pow shoot'em up type of person, then this DLC isn't for you. If, however, you absolutely love the universe created in The Last of Us and you value narrative and dialogue above all-else, you will get a bite-sized game that is polished on par with the original game. A truly fantastic prequel to TLOU that gives great insight into Ellie as a character and her life before meeting Joel. Also, you'll notice that almost all the negative reviews that exist for this game can't help but mention "that scene." It's clear that bigotry has motivated some angry reactions from some people. Don't let that be you. Play the game, pay attention to what it's trying to tell you and enjoy it. It's fantastic.… Expand
  98. ATAR
    May 1, 2021
    0
    sony payed to score givers and reviewers.....don't waste your time and money
  99. 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
  100. 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
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#2 Best PS3 Game of 2014
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2014
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#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2014

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88

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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