Please note this is the NTSC version of the game which is compatible with PAL systems Any future DLC may require a US PSN account The Last of Us combines action & survival in an experience that will define – & re-define – the genre exclusively for Play Station 3 The Last of Us comes from Naughty Dog the critically-acclaimed creators of the Uncharted series bringing a tale that could not be further from the daredevil adventuring of Nathan Drake set in a bleak future where humanity are struggling to survive the effects of a deadly pandemic Twenty years after the pandemic first hit civilization has changed The infected humans run wild like vicious creatures The survivors are no less vicious killing each other for food weapons & anything else they can get their hands on & in the middle of all this is Ellile a 14 year-old girl Joel a ruthless survivor is hired to smuggle Ellie out of the oppressive military quarantine she calls &home& but what seems like a simple job turns into a desperate & profound journey across what remains of America As you guide Joel & Ellie in their cross-country journey you&ll learn what it takes to survive in the brutal – & beautiful – world of The Last of Us pushing the limits of human perseverance & exploring the depths of humanity Play as Joel a ruthless survivor in the post-pandemic world & experience being both the hunter & the hunted Paired with the brave Ellie you&ll have to work together to survive your cross-country trek against a dangerous but familiar United States Joel & Ellie are at the heart of an intense character-driven narrative with a cast of rich supporting characters that will take you on an emotional journey as rich & fraught as the one across America brought to life through Naughty Dog’s award-winning cinematic storytelling performance capture & high-production values Explore an America that has been reclaimed by nature devastated & overgrown the last remnants of civilization are juxtaposed with the beautiful lush environments all realised with stunning graphics The Balance of Power AI system constantly adapts throughout enemy encounters & you&ll need to keep your wits about you to survive Enemies will change their behaviour based on your actions or the weapon they see Joel carrying as well as how many of them are left Survival is about more than combat though & you&ll need to scavenge for vital resources craft weapons from what you can find & compete with other survivors for limited food supplies & ammo