The Last of Us: Left Behind

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4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3147 Ratings

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  1. JohnsonMeados
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This is overpriced for what it offers.
    There is way more value in the base game.
    Note that the story is also infinitely better in the main game.
    This is the exact point in time where they invented, "the agenda"
  2. 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.
  3. R6ex
    Mar 1, 2014
    7
    Touching story at the end, but not very interesting overall. It feels like a girls' game because the whole story is about what Riley and Ellie do together as little girls. Too bad it doesn't appeal to the guy in me, as everything feels so childish. I prefer the tough-as-nail Ellie of TLOU, as opposed to her childish nature in this DLC. So, don't pin your hopes too high on this DLC.
  4. fessisbest
    Feb 16, 2014
    9
    I was unable to get emotionally invested into the last of us, but left behind trumps the base game by a landslide. Despite the disappointing ending, you feel the connection between ellie and riley and pray for there survival.
  5. CrazyGwen
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    The best experience ever! the story never bores and although the end was predicted even if you hits. And now ellie is the important character because in the last of us joel is
  6. alig88442
    Sep 20, 2020
    0
    Why did you make this game neil?
    Just because sjw ??????
  7. flame6000
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    The Last of us Left behind is an extraordinary dlc adding new combat elements such as the infected vs human element and also delivering a violent mature emotional script with skill and attention to detail with its subtle but powerful subtext. The DLC shines some light on some of the events in the main game giving the ending and relationships formed within the single player campaign evenThe Last of us Left behind is an extraordinary dlc adding new combat elements such as the infected vs human element and also delivering a violent mature emotional script with skill and attention to detail with its subtle but powerful subtext. The DLC shines some light on some of the events in the main game giving the ending and relationships formed within the single player campaign even more effect and potency . I will not talk about
    story for long as it is best experienced blind but the basic plot is Reilly and Ellie two best friends exploring a run down mall in a post apocalyptic america before the events of the main game. Overall the dlc is well worth a play it pulls on your heartstrings in a short but brilliant tale.    … Expand
  8. qdbug
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Greatest Heart Warming Action Packed, game iv'e ever played.... Im a girl so i personally cry whenever i see sarah die, but ive played this game 13 times in completion and i just cant break free from this AMAZING game. TO EVERYONE if you think this game sounds girly or like a chic flick, i say to go crawl down a hole.... and die, Cant really get past the fact Ellie turns out to be gay, but im not against gay people, just the fact that its really not been in a game before 10/10… Expand
  9. XBONE
    Mar 10, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not much of a game really for this DLC, but they just feel you some information about what happened in the past. There is hardly any actual gameplay in this. However, it was a fun DLC, idk how naughty dog manages to make boring games into amazing games. However, when Ellie kissed a girl, that just changed the way I look at the main story, all in all, good DLC, but bad decision making from the creators.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. strapcharles
    Feb 25, 2014
    10
    This is a great DLC. Short but sweet. Not too challenging, but challenging enough to keep you having to try over and over a few times. But you get it pretty quickly.
  12. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Didn't like the main game too much, but this part i just simply love it,now i see why everybody loves Ellie, i know there's a section on the main game for her but i wanted more, and this is it.
  13. NK_1975
    Feb 26, 2014
    5
    Frankly speaking I don’t agree The Last of Us is a gaming’s Citizen Kane moment. More likely it’s kind of gaming world’s Stagecoach. John Ford’s movie was a revolution of already existing Western clichés & forms mixed in something apparently new. Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us did the same using zombie games stereotypes. And it was such an amazing experience.

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

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

    P.S. But Left Behind has some great graphics though…    … Expand
  14. borba72
    May 19, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't buy it. Why? 1) It's too short. It's about 1 and a half our of gameplay. 2) Ellie and Riley flashback parts are just boring. The two of them arguing. The two of them playing with water pistols, breaking car's windows, taking photos in a booth. The good part is the one showing how Ellie got medicine to patch Joel up.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. Flameslfc
    Jun 24, 2015
    6
    The story is actually quite impacting and well put together. Characters interact well and the relationship between the girls develops believably. The game play is good but....

    IT'S WAAAAY TOO SHORT! I mean you have barely warmed up and it's done. Felt a but conned by the end.
  17. rquant
    Aug 1, 2016
    6
    The brief moments of combat and puzzles are good. But the drama simulator between Ellie and her friend that takes up most of the DLC is overly serious, way too mushy, and doesn't add substance to the main game. I want to play a gritty post-apocalypse game, not The Gilmore Girls.
  18. CapnConundrum
    May 16, 2017
    7
    The whole point of Ellie's character is her innocence and childlike quality, and all the emotional effect she adds to the main game is predicated upon that. This dlc strips her of that. It's just stupid, and it's terrible writing. It's done to be trendy and that's extremely patronising to the people it's trying to emulate. I was very disappointed that they went in that direction. AsThe whole point of Ellie's character is her innocence and childlike quality, and all the emotional effect she adds to the main game is predicated upon that. This dlc strips her of that. It's just stupid, and it's terrible writing. It's done to be trendy and that's extremely patronising to the people it's trying to emulate. I was very disappointed that they went in that direction. As for the rest of it, I love Ellie, and I love getting to play as her. I did enjoy the whole thing. I was expecting a much greater deviation from the story though. I was thinking you might play as Joel's brother or something, and try to make a safe town. That would have been something interesting and new within their world, and given Neil Druckman's narrative prowess, it would have felt like a good short story. Instead, to follow the metaphor, it's like an unneccessary addition to an already perfect book. It's like buying a chapter that was quite rightly edited out. It's still great because it's The Last of Us, and I'll give it a high-ish score only because I want to be fair, but in the context of the story, just take it or leave it. You wouldn't be missing much. Weighed against The Last of Us, it sucks. I'm honestly not sure whether it adds or detracts.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  21. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    6
    The story (i am not sure if we can call this a story) is okay but the problem is it's too short. It takes 2 hours to finish and you can't feel satisfied.
  22. BradMorgan
    Oct 4, 2019
    7
    Left behind was a nice addition to the original game. Certainly because this DLC takes place before and during the original story. Focus was more on the person Ellie. It is not really a spectacle, but the reflection of two teenagers trying to have fun in a far-reaching and dangerous world is very sad and beautiful at the same time. Downside was the environment that felt monotonousLeft behind was a nice addition to the original game. Certainly because this DLC takes place before and during the original story. Focus was more on the person Ellie. It is not really a spectacle, but the reflection of two teenagers trying to have fun in a far-reaching and dangerous world is very sad and beautiful at the same time. Downside was the environment that felt monotonous sometimes and afterwards I still had many questions about Riley.… Expand
  23. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    Its fine short DLC after you finish the game, there are some fun mini games and the gameplay is overall the same as the actuall game but the ellies backstory wasnt all that interesting.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. WudzZalesia
    May 25, 2020
    7
    Left Behind wasn't bad, but for max. 3 hours of gameplay it doesn't deserve a better rating. They could've just put Ellie and Riley story to that comic and the 'Mid-game part' in the core game. It didn't needed to release as a 'game'. At least it's for free on PS4 but imagine paying for this on PS3.
  27. Critiquo
    Jun 18, 2020
    6
    Half of the content is quite good, and genuinely adds to the story of the main game, while the other half seems confusing and ultimately unnecessary to the greater picture.
  28. 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.
  29. Jonathon30388
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    A decent addition to a masterpiece, i recommend you play it for the story, but you may only play it once
  30. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    Funciona muy bien como "cortometraje" a lo videojueguil, está bastante chulo e interesante.
  31. Tromble
    Jun 29, 2021
    6
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is a decent expansion to the original Last of Us.

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

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

    I would recommend The Last of Us: Left Behind if you enjoyed the original Last of Us.
  32. Top1saraya_
    Apr 8, 2023
    5
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  33. LamSlayer
    Jun 18, 2023
    0
    Trama aburrida y pésima jugabilidad.
    No se siente como el 1 y la inclusión es muy forzada junto con un final obligatorio muy contradictorio con lo acontecido durante el juego.
  34. Bugjam8
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us: Left Behind es un extraordinario complemento de la historia principal de The Last of Us que expande y enriquece aún más el mundo y los personajes del juego. Este DLC ofrece una experiencia inolvidable que puede animar a cualquier persona a adquirir el juego y disfrutarlo en una consola PlayStation. Aquí están algunos de los aspectos positivos del juego:

    1. Profundización    The Last of Us: Left Behind es un extraordinario complemento de la historia principal de The Last of Us que expande y enriquece aún más el mundo y los personajes del juego. Este DLC ofrece una experiencia inolvidable que puede animar a cualquier persona a adquirir el juego y disfrutarlo en una consola PlayStation. Aquí están algunos de los aspectos positivos del juego:

    1. Profundización en la historia: Left Behind te permite explorar un momento crucial en la historia de Ellie mientras revela más detalles sobre su pasado y su relación con Riley. Esta expansión narrativa agrega capas de emoción y profundidad a la trama principal, permitiéndote conocer mejor a los personajes y su mundo.

    2. Desarrollo de personajes: Left Behind ofrece una oportunidad única para conocer a Ellie en un contexto diferente y ver su dinámica con Riley. El desarrollo de personajes es excepcional, con diálogos auténticos y momentos conmovedores que te conectarán aún más con Ellie y su historia.

    3. Jugabilidad envolvente: El juego combina hábilmente la exploración, el sigilo y el combate en una experiencia inmersiva. Enfrentarás desafiantes situaciones y deberás tomar decisiones estratégicas para sobrevivir. La interacción entre Ellie y Riley agrega nuevas mecánicas y dinámicas al juego, brindando variedad y emoción a la jugabilidad.

    4. Ambiente detallado y realista: Los entornos de Left Behind son impresionantes y detallados, desde centros comerciales abandonados hasta áreas naturales exuberantes. La atención al detalle y el diseño cuidadoso te sumergirán en el mundo postapocalíptico, creando una atmósfera tensa y cautivadora.

    5. Narrativa emotiva: Al igual que en The Last of Us, Left Behind presenta una narrativa emotiva y madura. Los escritores han creado una historia convincente y conmovedora que te mantendrá completamente absorto en las vidas de Ellie y Riley, explorando temas como la amistad, el sacrificio y la supervivencia en un mundo desolado.

    The Last of Us: Left Behind es un complemento esencial para los fanáticos de The Last of Us, ya que agrega una nueva capa de profundidad emocional a la historia. Con su narrativa conmovedora, desarrollo de personajes excepcional, jugabilidad envolvente y un ambiente detallado y realista, este DLC es una razón convincente para adquirir una consola PlayStation y sumergirte aún más en el cautivador mundo de The Last of Us.    … Expand
  35. YoutubeTGW
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    This was a great DLC I don't know what else to say without spoiling, it fills on some missing parts and introduces Ellie's background story I wasn't at all disappointed.
  36. Heisenberg93
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    The Last of Us: Left Behind, the standalone expansion to the critically acclaimed game, The Last of Us. I played the expansion in 2015 first, one year after its release, and recently got to play it again.

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

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

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

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

    Overall, The Last of Us: Left Behind delivers an evocative plot and a compelling narrative with a mostly enjoyable gameplay experience. At the time, for those who loved the main game, it was an almost mandatory experience to play, while today it has practically been integrated into the main game, so there is no choice and this is ultimately good.    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. GamoPedia
    Aug 14, 2023
    0
    This the worst DLC i have ever played. Naughtydog supporting the LGBT BS community trying to destroy environment and lives of people and manipulate the social lives i hate this game
  39. zarvx
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    one of the best dlc's i have ever played. ellie's backstory is so interesting, tragic, and heartwarming.
  40. 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
  41. N1CKPROGAMER
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    Peccato non si possano usare numeri negativi nella votazione, altrimenti metterei -10. Gioco idiota senza capo né coda, character e level design inesistenti, gameplay ridicolo, storia di un piattume assurdo, classico gioco PlayStation, zero innovazione zero grafica zero storia zero in qualsiasi campo, semplicemente si chiama PlayStation e i bimbi danno voti alti perché hanno i prosciuttiPeccato non si possano usare numeri negativi nella votazione, altrimenti metterei -10. Gioco idiota senza capo né coda, character e level design inesistenti, gameplay ridicolo, storia di un piattume assurdo, classico gioco PlayStation, zero innovazione zero grafica zero storia zero in qualsiasi campo, semplicemente si chiama PlayStation e i bimbi danno voti alti perché hanno i prosciutti davanti aglj occhi e perché PlayStation è una moda. In poche parile, gioco spazzatura. Nemmeno se me lo regalano lo prendo, lo vado subito a buttare nel suo luogo ideale, cioè nell'immondizia … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

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