This game is rated PEGI 18
Our review includes potentially triggering words:
Decapitation, Dismemberment, Gore, Killed, Sex and Torture.
Continue
Back
Ignore All Content Warnings
Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 4 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Travelling, shooting and surviving as Joel with Ellie means their relationship builds haphazardly, between and during the action. Even without direct control, you step into the shoes of a father’s heartbreak and feel responsible for its resolution.
Game Details
Release Date: 14/06/2013
Platforms: PS3 and PS4
Content Rating: PEGI 18
Skill Rating: 16+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Shooting (Action, Collecting, Fighting, Narrative, Role-Play, Stealth and Traversal)
Accessibility: 22 features
Developer: Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog)
Lists
View our choice of games like The Last Of Us. This game is good if you want to:
- Play something twice
- Find your way more easily
- Play prestigious games
- Learn photography in video games
- Play a game then read a book
- Listen to the controller in your hands
Duration
Play Style
You can play this game in the following styles:
This has been enjoyed by families in the following styles:
Benefits
This game has been the inspiration for the following activities:
Age Ratings
In addition to the official ratings, it's worth noting there is a scene that can be interpreted as attempted rape. It also includes a scene where a young person appears to kill himself with a gun.
Skill Rating
16+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. You need patience and emotional maturity to appreciate the themes and dialogue that develop.
Our Game Pathways reveal how 12 - 16 year-olds play this game:
- 12-year-old: Traversing Lonely Places
- 16-year-old: From Adventures To Thrillers
Costs
The Last Of Us Remastered
The Last of Us Remastered
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
The Last of Us is available in different versions:
- The Last of Us is on PlayStation 3
- The Last of Us Remastered is on PlayStation 4
The Last of Us Left Behind is a paid expansion for the first game, and adds an important part of the story. There are also packs and bundles, which include multiplayer maps as well as the harder "grounded" mode for the single-player game.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Accessibility
While playing you don't get subtitles for what other characters are saying unless you are close to them. The "Listen Mode" visually highlights any enemies in the vicinity you can hear.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Last of Us Franchise
The Last Of Us is part of The Last of Us franchise of games:



Hand-Picked Games Like The Last Of Us
Our experts have hand-picked the following similar games. These are similar to The Last Of Us in how they play or their theme. These are good alternative games to The Last Of Us, or are a younger rated alternative for players not ready for PEGI 18 or ESRB MATURE 17+ games.
Hand-Picked Board Games Like The Last Of Us
Our experts have hand-picked the following board games that offer a similar experience or theme to The Last Of Us., or are a younger rated alternative for players not ready for PEGI 18 or ESRB MATURE 17+ games.
