The Last of Us: Part I - PS5

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: 9-2-2022
Moby Score (1-10): 8.8
Genre(s): Action, Post-apocalyptic, Fantasy, Horror, Stealth, Thriller, Behind view, RPG elements, Direct control, North America, Quick Time Events (QTEs), Regional differences
Media Type(s): Physical

Edition includes:

• Complete The Last of Usâ„¢ single-player story (PS5â„¢).

• Celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation®5 console.

In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

• Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog's latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSenseâ„¢ wireless controller features and more.

• A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls and expanded accessibility options.

• Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations and enhanced exploration and combat.

The Last of Us: Part I is a single-player action game with survival and stealth elements. Set in the United States twenty years after a fungal outbreak devastated humanity, it follows Joel, a smuggler hardened by loss, who is tasked with escorting a teenage girl named Ellie across the country. Ellie is immune to the infection that has destroyed civilization, and their journey forces them to confront hostile survivors and infected creatures alike. The narrative explores their relationship as they traverse ruined cities, quarantine zones, and wilderness while searching for a group known as the Fireflies.

Gameplay is presented in third person, combining exploration, stealth, and combat. Players control Joel for most of the game, navigating open-ended environments filled with enemies and supplies. Stealth is often required, as ammunition and resources are limited. Players can choke enemies silently, craft makeshift weapons, and take cover behind objects during firefights. The infected enemies come in several forms, from recently turned Runners to Clickers that rely on echolocation, requiring different strategies to handle. Ellie accompanies Joel throughout most of the journey, assisting in combat by throwing objects at enemies or calling out danger. She also provides narrative context through dialogue during exploration. Certain sequences involve puzzle-like traversal, such as boosting Ellie to reach ladders or using objects to cross water.

Combat emphasizes improvisation and resource management. Weapons include pistols, shotguns, rifles, and bows, which can be upgraded using parts found in the environment. Melee combat uses blunt objects such as pipes or baseball bats that degrade with use. Crafting is a core mechanic, allowing the creation of items such as Molotov cocktails, shivs, and health kits from scavenged materials. Players must balance limited resources between offensive and defensive needs.

Progression is tied to upgrades. Supplements found throughout the world allow Joel to enhance abilities such as maximum health, crafting speed, and weapon sway. Workbenches provide opportunities to improve weapon performance, such as reload speed, capacity, or stability. Exploration often rewards players with hidden supplies, collectibles, and environmental storytelling that expand the game's setting.

The Last of Us: Part I is a rebuilt version of the original title with updated visuals, enhanced lighting, and revised character models. The core content remains unchanged, including the main story and the standalone prequel expansion Left Behind, which follows Ellie in events that occur before and during the main narrative.

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