The Last Of Us is extremely accomplished in almost all departments, but it's the narrative that truly shines, not just in cut-scenes but in the asides...

Cinematic story; Atmospheric; Accessible combat system; Detailed world

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The Last of Us, now we all know that it's action-adventure packed with heavy survival horror title which is exclusive to PS3 only, which is sadness for other platforms because this title is something which can be sole reason to buy new PS3 itself, Don't believe me yet Read on.

After the reveal of The Last of Us and hearing that the extremely talented people at Naughty Dog were behind this new IP, I was never going to be concerned if this was going to be a decent game.

Keza MacDonald: Naughty Dog's narrative addition to last year's post-apocalyptic masterpiece is just devastating.

The Last of Us is the type of game that could only be crafted by a developer willing to take risks. Were Naughty Dog to have thrown its money at yearly iterations of Uncharted, it would likely still have found its audience, but with The Last of Us it has struck out in a bold new direction that asks...

starts off by introducing you to main character Joel, a single father living in Austin, Texas. Following a sudden and unstoppable outbreak of a cordyceps-like infection ravages not only Texas, but also the rest of the country.

+ Fantastic storytelling; + Stunning environments; + Impeccable voice acting; + Crisp gameplay

Success is something of a double-edged sword and one would suspect that beneath all the marketing and PR exuberance that the staff at Naughty Dog have had this on their mind throughout development and more so with the release date approaching.

The Last of Us isn't for everyone. Its methodical pace, emphasis on stealth and extreme violence might turn many players away, but it's an emotional tale of survival, wrapped in excellent mechanics and a brilliant world that is well worth experiencing.

Polished, dark and captivating, The Last of Us is a grisly gem that no PlayStation 3 owner should miss