The WhatsNext verdict
For Players drawn to tense survival action, intimate character drama, and a bleak post-apocalyptic world: Joel and Ellie’s journey pairs resource-conscious combat and exploration with a character-focused story. Tradeoff: Scarce supplies and vulnerable encounters keep pressure high, while story scenes frequently slow the action.
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shooter
horror
survival
stealth
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What you are walking into
Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters of Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards and now rebuilt for PlayStation 5. Enjoy a total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay, improved controls and expanded accessibility options. Plus, feel immersed with improved effects and enhanced exploration and combat. It also includes the Left Behind story DLC.
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