• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2014
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  1. Sep 2, 2021
    7
    The game has great visuals and voice acting, and the game's presentation is interesting. The story is Joel and Ellie and their many adventures as they cross the U.S., so the game touches on different parts of their journey. Plot lines are introduced and closed, and the stories are generally good, although some of them could've been explored more (and maybe in a more interesting fashion).The game has great visuals and voice acting, and the game's presentation is interesting. The story is Joel and Ellie and their many adventures as they cross the U.S., so the game touches on different parts of their journey. Plot lines are introduced and closed, and the stories are generally good, although some of them could've been explored more (and maybe in a more interesting fashion).

    What really gets me about the game is how much it drags. You spend ~60% of your time just looking for loot, and Joel's default 'walk' is so slow that I had to scam the game by walking at a diagonal for the whole game so that he'd actually jog.

    The gameplay itself is nothing to write home about - it reminded me of Dead Space and made me wish, at times, that I was just playing Dead Space. By the end of the game, you become kind of a weapon powerhouse, which distracts a bit from the survival aspect of the game.

    Overall - it's rather overrated, but still a reasonable game, especially in consideration of its cast and production values.
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  2. Feb 14, 2023
    10
    This game is more than just a regular game. It's a masterpiece! The main reason is the story and soundtrack. Gosh, how much I loved listening to the OST and following Joel and Ellie's journey. I thought that games like this one were not my cup of tea but TLOU proved me wrong. For a long time, I haven't been engaged in the gameplay like in this one. Every single scene, every singleThis game is more than just a regular game. It's a masterpiece! The main reason is the story and soundtrack. Gosh, how much I loved listening to the OST and following Joel and Ellie's journey. I thought that games like this one were not my cup of tea but TLOU proved me wrong. For a long time, I haven't been engaged in the gameplay like in this one. Every single scene, every single location, or NPC met - all of the parts mixed into an amazing game. Just give it a try- especially if you enjoyed the TV show. Expand
  3. Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Storytelling masterpiece, not much to add. Can't figure out if game or story expansion is better. Both are sublime.
  4. Dec 25, 2014
    9
    So, what is this game you ask? A 3rd person action/adventure/horror game with shooting and sneaking presented in a linear narrative driven format. If I had to count all the times a scripted enemy attacked you as you enter a doorway I'd estimate...5. The point is that this not really one of those games that you feel you are creating your own experience. The experience is created for you bySo, what is this game you ask? A 3rd person action/adventure/horror game with shooting and sneaking presented in a linear narrative driven format. If I had to count all the times a scripted enemy attacked you as you enter a doorway I'd estimate...5. The point is that this not really one of those games that you feel you are creating your own experience. The experience is created for you by Naughty Dog and hot damn what an experience

    Pros:
    -Probably the closest thing to the atmosphere of the walking dead television show
    -Realistic characters and good story progression.
    -Action and stealth are good and the tension of sneaking around the zombie like creatures

    Cons:
    -While I like the idea of scavenging for items being necessary to live I sometimes found that it broke the flow of the game as you need to look at every nook and cranny before going to the next room.
    -The puzzles, if you wish to call them that, largely involve taking a ladder,pallet, or garbage can from one side of the room to the other.

    Conclusion? Duh duy son, play the game! It isn't perfect but it certainly is an experience worth having.
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  5. Jan 1, 2015
    10
    Story: Twenty years after a pandemic radically transformed known civilization, infected humans run amuck and survivors kill one another for sustenance and weapons. Joel, a salty survivor, is hired to smuggle a fourteen-year-old girl, Ellie, out of a rough military quarantine, but what begins as a simple job quickly turns into a brutal journey across the country. Despite how familiar theStory: Twenty years after a pandemic radically transformed known civilization, infected humans run amuck and survivors kill one another for sustenance and weapons. Joel, a salty survivor, is hired to smuggle a fourteen-year-old girl, Ellie, out of a rough military quarantine, but what begins as a simple job quickly turns into a brutal journey across the country. Despite how familiar the story is, what makes this story worth playing through is how exceptionally well the story is told. The writing is superb, the performances are spot on, the dialogue is believable, and all the characters, especially Joel and Ellie, are interesting and worth following along on this adventure. Even though Joel is the main character, Ellie steals the spotlight from him due to how she was written as a girl forced to grow up in this type of environment. She feels like an actual person; everything from her talks with Joel and other characters, to her movement, and Ashley Johnson's incredible performance. This game is a prime example of how storytelling > story originality. You even get the "Left Behind" DLC about Ellie's past for extra value! 10/10

    Gameplay: TLOU might be made from the same guys that made Uncharted, but it's nothing like that. You're not gonna be mowing down dozens of enemies and jumping from roof-to-roof. This is a game all about survival. Your health can't regenerate, you need to scavenge items in order to craft various tools that can help you, stealth is important if you're hoping to avoid wasting resources, ammo is scarce, you need to craft upgrades for your weapons, and find supplements in order to upgrade yourself. There are also infected in this game which are different from your average zombie due to how their infection is based on a actual Cordyceps fungi. This adds a new refreshing take on the "zombie apocalypse" cliche since it explores the question of what would happen if this type of fungi can infect humans instead of just insects. The infected themselves, while only featuring 4 different types, are able to add a new level of intensity to this game-turning several sections of the game into something out of a survival-horror game due to creepy nature of these critters and how they act (the "clickers" are a definite highlight of this). People might complain that the A.I. is dumb for ignoring Ellie, but I heavily disagree with this since this saves the game from turning into a tedious escort-mission like Resident Evil 4 (even if this could break the immersion of the game at times). The A.I. themselves are strong otherwise, there are collectibles here, the shooting and cover is strong, the stealth is really good, and the game now runs at 60fps thanks to the PS4's hardware. The gameplay is overall near-perfection in my eyes. 10/10

    Graphics: Thanks to the PS4, we have an already amazing looking PS3 game turn into an outstanding looking PS4 game, and one of the few "next-gen" looking games out right now. The motion-capture is incredible, the environments look detailed and overrun with foliage due to civilization being gone for 2 decades, the infected look extremely believable and probably what Cordycep-infected humans might look like if such a fungi were to exist, and the environments, textures, and shadows all look even better. Thanks to the PS4, the game runs at 1080p resolution. Naughty Dog essentially took what was already great with the visuals and made them even better. 10/10

    Sound: The game has a perfect sense of timing-the game knows when to let it's great score play out, and when to let natural sounds take over the background. The guns also sound impactful, the melee sounds are brutal, and the infected sound extremely creepy (especially the clickers and bloaters). Naughty Dog also knocked it out-of-the-park when it comes to the sound design. 10/10

    Multiplayer: Unfortunately, this is where the game stumbles for me. In the multiplayer, titled "Factions", you either join the "Fireflies" or the "Hunters" (both are the same) and are tasked with surviving for 12 weeks and 7 days until help arrives for you. Here's the problem with the ranking system: 1 match=1 day. So you have to play 90 MATCHES in order to complete your story, skill isn't a factor. This is a grind-y MP mode and it shows. Other problems include: a metagame where you have to feed your survivors with food you gather during matches (forces you to do well in EVERY match you're in), gunplay can be a bit repetitive, buying armor feels out-of-place in a SURVIVAL MP mode, lack of customization, limited to only 3 modes, some maps are designed in an annoying 3-lane design, supply boxes can barely help you at times, micro-DLC, and matchmaking issues. If you have 3 other friends though, this can be fun as it requires more teamwork than even Battlefield. As for me, it just came off as decent. At least you get all the DLC packs though. 6/10

    Verdict: TLOU is to me, one of the best games ever made; and definitely worth a (2nd) purchase.

    Rating: 10/10
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  6. Apr 6, 2015
    10
    At one point in the brutal epic, The Last Of Us, Joel and Ellie share almost a father to daughter moment, and I felt like Naughty Dog doesn't need the success of Uncharted 4, because TLOU is a bracing masterpiece with a human nature and an unforgettable story that rewinds in my mind nights after finishing it. The aftermath of a virus, leave the world to senseless anarchy and corruption,At one point in the brutal epic, The Last Of Us, Joel and Ellie share almost a father to daughter moment, and I felt like Naughty Dog doesn't need the success of Uncharted 4, because TLOU is a bracing masterpiece with a human nature and an unforgettable story that rewinds in my mind nights after finishing it. The aftermath of a virus, leave the world to senseless anarchy and corruption, and a group called the Fireflies fights it, there is no fair government. There are creepy clickers and runners lurking around the whole place which looks damn great on new hardware. Joel and Marlene are hired to protect Ellie, a girl with a special gift, she is immune to the virus. The amount of gritty tension during the stealth sequences of TLOU is harrowing and will leave you nights, sleepless. With great voice acting from Troy Baker as the rough Joel, may be his best yet. Naughty Dog is one developer that keeps surprising us each time, Uncharted already has acclaim, but if you play TLOU, you will be amazed. BTW, If you don't have it already, you are living under a rock, my friend. I replayed this epic three times and can't wait to do it again. The Left Behind DLC is included in this great package, and boy, for a DLC, it's brilliant. Left Behind tells Ellie's story behind the events of The Last Of Us. The Last Of Us is something Stanley Kubrick would have been proud of. It has incredible depth, great characters, jaw dropping visuals, and a hint of human that is not found in other games. Get a PS4 already, Xbox Fanboys! Expand
  7. Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Nice story, narrative and characters. the story manages to hide its "a little repetitive" gameplay.
  8. Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Great game. A rich story with interesting gameplay and fantastic characters and voice acting.
  9. Apr 20, 2015
    8
    I am not rating the game, but the port. The review for the game can be found in the profile.
    The Last of Us: Remastered is a very good port. Although the 1080p isn't a huge change (even if it can be more of an improvement when you are looking at things in the distance), 60 fps are much appreciated. The game feels a lot smoother, it helps for making fast moves and it helps the overall
    I am not rating the game, but the port. The review for the game can be found in the profile.
    The Last of Us: Remastered is a very good port. Although the 1080p isn't a huge change (even if it can be more of an improvement when you are looking at things in the distance), 60 fps are much appreciated. The game feels a lot smoother, it helps for making fast moves and it helps the overall expeience of multiplayer.
    Photo Mode is a cool addition, though in terms of frames and filters it's a bit scarce. It's not like you will be using it a lot in your first playthrough, but I'm sure fans will have a good time trying to capture the game's beauty.
    In terms of content, TLOU Remastered packs everything except the additional weapons and hats, which is a frustration for anyone who bought any of them and now moved on to the PS4 version. Considering it contains the excellent "Left Behind" DLC, and some cool maps, TLOU Remastered (I think) completely justifies it's price tag.
    There's also the Grounded doccumentary and commentary form Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson for all the cinematics (though that doesn't include Left Behind, for some odd reason).
    All in all TLOU Remastered is the definitive version of The Last of Us, though I wouldn't recommend it to players who have already experience the PS3 version. But if you're a newcomer, there's absolutely no reason not to play this game.
    Overall Rating: 8.0/10
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  10. Feb 27, 2019
    10
    I've been a gamer for over two decades now (ever since the original Nintendo), and I can firmly and confidently say that this is THE best game I've ever played.

    This game without a doubt deserves 5/5. I feel that anyone that gives it less didn't get what it was trying to do. This isn't a standard video game. It's primary purpose is to tell you a story. An interactive story, where you
    I've been a gamer for over two decades now (ever since the original Nintendo), and I can firmly and confidently say that this is THE best game I've ever played.

    This game without a doubt deserves 5/5. I feel that anyone that gives it less didn't get what it was trying to do. This isn't a standard video game. It's primary purpose is to tell you a story. An interactive story, where you actually feel like you're there with the characters, experiencing everything with them as they experience it. It's something books and movies can't quite pull off, and is video game specific. Even among games, it's extremely rare that a truly successful and well-done interactive narrative can be pulled off so successfully. Everything really matters.

    The only downside I can think of is that there is a ton of swearing, and a pretty decent amount of violence, so this game isn't for the little ones below 10 years. Also, the AI does odd stuff occasionally. But virtually everything else is virtually flawless, breath-taking, heart-breaking, and intense. The writing, art & environments, acting, and music are all above top-notch. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, whether it be due to wondering what's lurking around the corner, or to hear what interesting tid-bit your in-game companions will say next.

    I suppose, in the end, the reason why I love it so is simply because it explores the range and depth of human emotion.

    This game is for anyone and everyone that appreciates a good story. If you've ever enjoyed a fictional book, movie, or video game, in your entire life, you owe yourself this experience. Do what you have to do, to become the last of us. You won't regret it.

    P.S. You should really read the very short prequel comics first (before playing the game), written by the head writer of the game. They're official storyline, and really do add a lot of little neat things and details to the game that you wouldn't appreciate or would miss otherwise.
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  11. ffs
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    It's pretty much the same game, except for two noticeable additions.
    First being the one and only "Left Behind" DLC for the original game.
    Last but not least is the 60 fps mode, which makes an already solid game even more enjoyable.
  12. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game from ps3 era, story is perfect and the gameplay completes the package as a must play game
  13. Aug 2, 2017
    10
    Even when remastered on to the new gen of consoles, this game is one of the best games ever made. Amazing story, Great gameplay, characters you can connect with, and amazing visuals make it worth it to buy this masterpiece
  14. Jul 14, 2015
    7
    TLOU is a very good game at its core but stumbles over gameplay mechanics. The AI battles (be it human or infected) get repetitive fast. They almost ever require you to decoy-takedown-sneakpast. I understand the great ratings this game gets and they are well deserved (atmosphere, graphic, voice acting, story telling are among the best) but the game isn't flawless. The best parts of theTLOU is a very good game at its core but stumbles over gameplay mechanics. The AI battles (be it human or infected) get repetitive fast. They almost ever require you to decoy-takedown-sneakpast. I understand the great ratings this game gets and they are well deserved (atmosphere, graphic, voice acting, story telling are among the best) but the game isn't flawless. The best parts of the game are when there are no encounters with anything, in this moments it shines. But beware if you get fast bored of repetitive gameplay (meaning scenarios that play out - at their core - exactly the same and there is no denying that a change of scenery doesn't change that drastically) then you have to decide for yourself if the rest of the game is worth the effort. For me it still is, but I can't play this game more than an hour every session (still want to finish it). Expand
  15. Oct 12, 2018
    9
    now this is a **** A game.
    awesome storytelling, great graphics, solid as hell game play. just great, in every aspect except the sound. i dont know, i've played this in portuguese unfortunetly, i wanna try this in english to see if it's better, but in portuguese the sounds are just **** up. i've tried both in my tv speakers and my 5.1 home theather, but it was terrible. too high at some
    now this is a **** A game.
    awesome storytelling, great graphics, solid as hell game play. just great, in every aspect except the sound. i dont know, i've played this in portuguese unfortunetly, i wanna try this in english to see if it's better, but in portuguese the sounds are just **** up. i've tried both in my tv speakers and my 5.1 home theather, but it was terrible. too high at some points and almost muted at some voices. it really seemed broke.
    gonna try this in english later and come back to refresh this review if that's the case.

    apart from that, what a ****g game.
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  16. Sep 29, 2016
    10
    This is honestly one of THE most amazing games, absolutely enjoyable experience, great characters, incredibly gripping and deep storyline, written with quality and thoroughly selected lines, emotions and motives, graphics are on the level that it gets confusing as you forget you are actually just playing the game. I cried on some parts... This is sort of like reading well written book butThis is honestly one of THE most amazing games, absolutely enjoyable experience, great characters, incredibly gripping and deep storyline, written with quality and thoroughly selected lines, emotions and motives, graphics are on the level that it gets confusing as you forget you are actually just playing the game. I cried on some parts... This is sort of like reading well written book but actually playing part in it. I also have to give the big credit to the composer/music director, well chosen styles. I HIGHLYrecommend it. Just not for the kids under 18... Expand
  17. Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Не стоит запускать первую часть сразу после прохождения второй, как это сделал я, из расчета провести с персонажами еще немного времени. Между частями TloU пропасть, все аспекты второй части на голову выше оригинала.

    А вот спустя какое то время, когда впечатления от TloU2 немного выветриваются, уровень графики подзабывается, то можно и поиграть и пройти не без удовольствия. Все еще
    Не стоит запускать первую часть сразу после прохождения второй, как это сделал я, из расчета провести с персонажами еще немного времени. Между частями TloU пропасть, все аспекты второй части на голову выше оригинала.

    А вот спустя какое то время, когда впечатления от TloU2 немного выветриваются, уровень графики подзабывается, то можно и поиграть и пройти не без удовольствия. Все еще крайне крутая и крепкая игра, не смотря на то что с устаревшей уже приставки на 2 поколения.
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  18. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra excelente graficos sonido jugabilidad y la historia perfecta
  19. Mar 25, 2017
    10
    As a jaded gamer, Grounded mode on The last of us is a treat that comes around very rarely. A new experience. Its so polished an experience, they charged for it. I couldn't believe that at first but they've utterly justified it. Cannot fault it. I've completed it on hard and survivor (PS3) and it still feels fresh. They've programmed subtle randomness to the a.i and so i have not, and willAs a jaded gamer, Grounded mode on The last of us is a treat that comes around very rarely. A new experience. Its so polished an experience, they charged for it. I couldn't believe that at first but they've utterly justified it. Cannot fault it. I've completed it on hard and survivor (PS3) and it still feels fresh. They've programmed subtle randomness to the a.i and so i have not, and will not, master it. Perfect Expand
  20. Feb 16, 2015
    9
    Firstly the storytelling and characters rate a 10. This game evokes a lot of emotions and a lot of the scenes are very intense. The stealth sections (which are very numerous) are very well done. My only complaint is that gunfights felt a little awkward and the guns and their upgrades felt weak. There were only a few weapons that really felt powerful. Despite that it was hugelyFirstly the storytelling and characters rate a 10. This game evokes a lot of emotions and a lot of the scenes are very intense. The stealth sections (which are very numerous) are very well done. My only complaint is that gunfights felt a little awkward and the guns and their upgrades felt weak. There were only a few weapons that really felt powerful. Despite that it was hugely satisfying and was the best game I played this year. Expand
  21. Jun 21, 2019
    6
    I had been interested in checking out this game since it first came out, but I only got my first Playstation ever a few weeks ago, so I had no way to do so until recently, and, well, I'm a little disappointed.

    Don't get me wrong, the things people praise about this game are every bit as good as I'd heard, this game has excellent writing and voice acting, Ellie and Joel's relationship is
    I had been interested in checking out this game since it first came out, but I only got my first Playstation ever a few weeks ago, so I had no way to do so until recently, and, well, I'm a little disappointed.

    Don't get me wrong, the things people praise about this game are every bit as good as I'd heard, this game has excellent writing and voice acting, Ellie and Joel's relationship is edifying to watch unfold and to discuss, but there's just something that's "missing" in the link between storytelling and gameplay mechanics that's difficult for me to get over.

    When I say there's something "missing," what I mean to say, is there's no connection between storytelling and gameplay at all. This game is like a Skinner box, but with a bunch of extra steps. You go through an area with some very light, often times tedious puzzle solving that usually boils down to "find the thing and move the thing that lets you jump over the other thing," or "find the thing that lets you open the thing," interspersed with a ton of moments comprised of "kill every dude in the area who isn't you," before you're rewarded with another cutscene, and I can't count how many times I found myself disappointed the minute a cutscene ended and the gameplay began, because it meant another solid 30-60 minutes of trudging through not particularly great gameplay to get rewarded with another cutscene.

    That brings me to my second major issue with this game: the gameplay, on its own, really just isn't that good. As I mentioned earlier, it is almost entirely broken up into two kinds of sequences, 1) wandering around a small area to find the thing that let's you get past the obstacle, or 2) killing every dude on the map who isn't you, and that's it. It's interspersed with some exciting moments, like a moment where you're trying to push start a truck while finding off clickers, or a moment where you're defending Ellie from Clickers while she tries to free you from a trap that has you suspended upside-down, but these moments are few and far between gameplay that is, overall, bog standard, and does absolutely nothing to enhance the narrative through its mechanics, you simply just do a few objectives using mechanics that have little to with the narrative, so you can be rewarded with some new cutscenes, and that's about it. And all of that doesn't even get into the dozens of odd moments where the gameplay and story are completely at odds with each other in quite baffling ways. For example, there's a scene where a dude is on top of you trying to drown you, and then Ellie shoots him to save you, then later in the game, there's a moment where Joel is rationalizing her action to save you, telling her not to worry about the fact that she just killed a man, since it was either "him or me [Joel]," but it makes absolutely no sense that Joel would need to cauterize that one particular action in that one particular moment, considering the fact that Ellie has already helped you kill well over twenty people in the gameplay, which just reinforces the fact that the gameplay and story departments working on this game had little to no crossover with each other. The narrative tells you one story, about Ellie losing her innocence to a harsh, unforgiving world, but in the gameplay, there's no resistance or struggle or pushback at all to Joel killing scores and scores of nameless, faceless, storyless dudes all for the sake of advancing to the next cutscene.

    All and all, The Last of Us is a real shame, because the acting and writing are truly very good, but the narrative just gets put on hold during gameplay sequences that have barely have anything to do with the narrative, and do nothing at all to enhance the narrative, and I find it disappointing that what has been almost universally lauded as one of the greatest video games ever made has a story that does nothing to take advantage of the fact that it is an interactive medium and capable of telling you a story through mechanical interactions.

    I'm not going to call this game "overrated" because I do truly understand why this game emotionally resonated with so many people, but I'm still disappointed all the same and I really wish I had loved this game more than I did.
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  22. Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Gaming perfection incarnate. Every PS4 player should play this once even if you already played it before this is still something to jump back into as it is just too good.
  23. Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Great game. A bit overhyped imho but still solid.
    Doesn't re-invent the wheel but does everything well. And the story is phenomenal.
    It's a must-play game.
  24. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game of the PS3 and PS4 combined. A really great game and a must buy if you own the console. Story is top notch. It comes at you right at the beginning with the feels and I love the interaction between Joel and Ellie. Also the people you encounter a long the way is really great too.
  25. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is a true storytelling masterpiece that may never be matched again in the gaming industry.

    Do yourself a favor and don’t play Part II.
  26. Apr 2, 2015
    10
    The Last of Us is the single greatest game I've experienced. The story telling, characters, combat, and the overall feel for the game is a masterpiece. Being able to play again on my PS4 is very awesome, especially with the new features like the camera mode. Honestly, buy this game regardless of whether you have played it on PS3 or not.
  27. Mar 30, 2023
    10
    This game is no less than a 10/10 on the original 2013/14 game and 7/10 on the 2022/2023 remakes. The story is impeccable and the animation the best of its kind and generally the perfect game of its genre for ~2013. The thing with the remakes is that they are mostly cash grabs; the retain a gameplay which is dated for their year; they basically reskin the graphics for the most part whichThis game is no less than a 10/10 on the original 2013/14 game and 7/10 on the 2022/2023 remakes. The story is impeccable and the animation the best of its kind and generally the perfect game of its genre for ~2013. The thing with the remakes is that they are mostly cash grabs; the retain a gameplay which is dated for their year; they basically reskin the graphics for the most part which isn't the only part that turned the original into a masterpiece. Expand
  28. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece
    For the umpteenth time Naughty Dog has surprised everyone by completely changing genre. Visually speaking The Last of Us is overflowing, so full of detail will leave you breathless in more than one occasion. The Last of Us is very sad and moving, a constant punch in the stomach when you least aspects.
    I really loved this game has given me so many emotions like few others.
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  29. Nov 4, 2019
    10
    One of very good game played after long time.
    Storyline develops really good.
    Huge fan
  30. Sep 14, 2015
    10
    One word...Masterpiece. That is what I have to say about this game. A strong character driven story line that builds the more you play to the point you begin to love and relate with the characters like family. Beautiful graphics, pretty good character customization, and a fun on the fly crafting system all made this game unforgettable to me. This will go down as a top 5 game ever playedOne word...Masterpiece. That is what I have to say about this game. A strong character driven story line that builds the more you play to the point you begin to love and relate with the characters like family. Beautiful graphics, pretty good character customization, and a fun on the fly crafting system all made this game unforgettable to me. This will go down as a top 5 game ever played in 25 years of gaming since my NES as a child. Expand
Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 70
  2. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Jul 28, 2020
    90
    A post-apocalyptic road trip that offers a fantastic, riveting experience, where destruction and beauty, and hope and despair, get entwined in a way that’s nothing short of genius, The Last of Us is so good that its somewhat repetitive, and occasionally dull gameplay isn’t enough to rob it of its rightful place amongst the video game greats. Therefore, if looking for an unforgettable action-adventure, with strong cinematic sensibilities, and a heavy emphasis in adult, character-driven storytelling, look no further than Naughty Dog’s classic, especially now that the remastered version has made the original even more stunning.
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    80
    Visual improvements and three included DLCs don’t justify buying this game again, but if you haven’t played it on PS3 yet, you’re in for long hours of valuable entertainment. [Sept 2014, p.59]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 13, 2014
    100
    One of the best titles of the previous generation is now available in all the next-gen glory and also with all the DLCs. Take it or leave it. [Issue#245]