In The Last of Us, a “video game” where humanity is on the brink of extinction, you’ll find the most human situations you’ve ever come across. It’s when times are toughest that our species makes it obvious why we’re at the top of the food chain. We adapt. Even against the gravest circumstances, we find a way to keep on going. The Last of Us…
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The characters and how believable their performances are.
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The bond you build with these characters, and the bond they build between each other.
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The infected are terrifying, and nasty, but humans are the real monsters.
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Humanity and instinct are on display every moment.
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Such an overwhelming feeling of tension.
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So much beauty amid so much darkness.
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The writing and timing is superb. Naughty Dog has outdone themselves.
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Incredibly memorable and moving story.
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Much of what you experience is open for interpretation.
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Multiplayer is unique, focuses on survival, crafting, and cunning.
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Really one of the best games in the past ten years.
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Starts off a little slow.
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You fight a lot more humans than infected.
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Difficulty and lack of ammo can be unforgiving.
