The Last of Us is a game series created by Naughty Dog. The writer of The Last of Us is Neil Druckmann. The television adaptation was created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
The series has two main parts: The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II. A remake of the first game, The Last of Us Part I, was released for PlayStation 5 on September 2, 2022, and later for Windows on March 28, 2023. The remake featured updated graphics, improved controls, and enhanced lighting.
The Last of Us Part I
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Work on the game started in 2009, and it was released in 2013 for PlayStation 3. The game was a huge success, selling over 1.3 million copies in just its first week, and 3.4 million copies worldwide within three weeks. It quickly became the fastest-selling PlayStation 3 game of 2013.
In the game, you follow Joel, a smuggler who is tasked with escorting Ellie, a young girl, across a post-apocalyptic United States. They must reach the Fireflies, a group of survivors, to help them find a cure for the deadly fungal infection that has wiped out most of humanity. Ellie is key to finding the cure because she is immune to the infection.
In Part 1, we witness the journey of Joel and Ellie and how they build such a strong bond. The creators of the game even show Joel sacrificing the world for Ellie. The game shows us how the world is surviving under such harsh conditions. Every mission is unique in its own way. The background music and sound effects are so well done, they give us goosebumps. This game is truly a masterpiece.
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II was released on June 19, 2020, for PlayStation 4. Later, the remastered version, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, was released for PlayStation 5 on January 19, 2024, and for PC on April 3, 2025.
n this game, Joel is killed by Abby. In Part 1, Abby’s father was the doctor who was going to perform surgery on Ellie, but Joel killed him to save her. In Part II, the creators show us the perspectives of both Abby and Ellie. The game teaches us that from one person's perspective, something might seem wrong, but from another, it can appear completely different. It also explores the theme of forgiveness — just as Abby forgives, Ellie also forgives Abby in the end.
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