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The Last of Us

The Last of Us is a 2013 game set in post-apocalyptic America. Players will take up the role of Joel, a smuggler, as he attempts to help a teenage girl named Ellie cross the country. The two must avoid mutated cannibals and other dangers in their adventure.

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The Last of Us

Franchise
The Last of Us
Platform(s)
PS3 , PS4
Released
June 14, 2013
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Engine
Proprietary (overall), Havok (physics)
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
Expansions
The Last of Us: Left Behind

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