Play Overview
The Last Of Us (2013) is an action-adventure where You play a father, Joel, whose daughter was killed during the early stages of a deadly fungal outbreak. It’s now 20 years later, and he has clearly suffered from the loss. When Joel is given charge of a girl, Ellie, about the same age his daughter was, he is resolute that he won’t be the father figure she clearly needs. Equally, the girl is independent, angry and scared, and won’t admit her need for his care. As the game proceeds through its 18-or-so hours of shooting, exploration and city traversal, you see this dysfunction soften both ways as they slowly gain deep understanding, appreciation and care of each other.
Travelling, shooting and surviving as Joel with Ellie means their relationship builds haphazardly, between and during the action. Even without direct control, you step into the shoes of a father’s heartbreak and feel responsible for its resolution.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked The Last Of Us 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated a year ago.
Travelling, shooting and surviving as Joel with Ellie means their relationship builds haphazardly, between and during the action. Even without direct control, you step into the shoes of a father’s heartbreak and feel responsible for its resolution.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked The Last Of Us 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated a year ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 12 hours and 16 hours to complete. It’s possible to get through the game in 12 hours, but taking your time with the narrative and investigating every area will need upwards of 30 hours. The Left Behind additional content adds around 6 hours of further gameplay and substantially fleshes out Ellie's back story and a section in the game where she is looking after Joel.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
- Process family fallout
- Find your way more easily
- Play prestigious games
- Learn photography in video games
- Make peace with your parents (or children)
- Play a game then read a book
This game has helped players develop their Behaviour and Experience as part of the following pathways:
This game has been the inspiration for the following activities:
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Age Ratings
In addition to the official ratings, it's worth noting there is a scene that can be interpreted as attempted rape. It also includes a scene where a young person appears to kill himself with a gun.
Skill Level
16+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. You need patience and emotional maturity to appreciate the themes and dialogue that develop.
Our Game Pathways reveal how 12 - 16 year-olds play this game:
- 12-year-old: Traversing Lonely Places
- 16-year-old: From Adventures To Thrillers
Costs
The Last Of Us usually costs £49.99.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
The Last of Us is available in different versions:
The Last of Us Left Behind is a paid expansion for the first game, and adds an important part of the story. There are also packs and bundles, which include multiplayer maps as well as the harder "grounded" mode for the single-player game.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Remastered
The Last Of Us
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- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
The Last of Us is available in different versions:
- The Last of Us is on PlayStation 3
- The Last of Us Remastered is on PlayStation 4
The Last of Us Left Behind is a paid expansion for the first game, and adds an important part of the story. There are also packs and bundles, which include multiplayer maps as well as the harder "grounded" mode for the single-player game.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 14/06/2013
Out Now: PS3 and PS4
Skill Rating: 16+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Shooting (Action, Collecting, Fighting, Narrative, Role-Play, Stealth and Traversal)
Accessibility: 22 features
Components: 3D Third-Person and Weather
Developer: Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog)
The Last of Us Franchise
The Last Of Us is part of The Last of Us franchise of games:
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