My hubby and I played this game together and loved it. It has a fabulous story line and a ton of twists and turns. The Clickers freaked me out so I didn't take my turn playing when they came on screen haha!! I am so stoked for the 2nd game!! Going to be a huge hit!!

The Last of Us is a Playstation exclusive game that was released for the Playstation 3 in 2013. It was later remastered for the release of the Playstation 4, and it received universal acclaim from critics and gamers alike.

The game is about the outbreak of a fungal infection called the Cordyceps virus, which takes over the brain and renders the person violent and may even warp their physical features entirely (this is actually a real virus, but in reality it only affects small insects). The story focuses on a man named Joel, as he struggles to put his life together in the aftermath of the virus, and Ellie, a young girl who is immune and whom Joel is chosen to protect against all odds.

The gameplay is in the style of a third-person shooter, which essentially means you'll be playing as Joel (with the camera angle set up behind him, instead of through his eyes), and you have to use different weapons to take down enemies. What makes this more challenging than other games with this style is because supplies are so scarce, adding to the tension and realism of the world the developers have created. You will have to search for ammo, often only finding two or three bullets at a time, and you'll have to craft your own first aid kits for when you're running low on health. When you're surrounded by enemies and running low on supplies, you really have to think about your options.

The AI in the game is excellent. Characters who join you on your journey are often very helpful, aiding you in taking out enemies rather than getting in your way, and they'll help you out when you're low on supplies by giving you whatever it is you need. Likewise, the enemies perform just as well; I've played this game about four or five times now, and each time the enemies behave differently. It's a nice detail, and one which really keeps you on your toes.

It's the story and characters, though, which set this game apart. As beautiful as it is, and as well as it performs, I don't think so many people would be praising it as highly without such an amazing story at its centre. Joel and Ellie's relationship is as real as could be, evolving and changing along the course of the game. By the time the credits roll, you'll be left feeling utterly awestruck by the truly morally grey ending that you'll probably be left thinking about it long after you've put the controller down.

This game is that rare masterpiece that's so hard to come by. Whether you're a fan of games or just a fan of a well-written story and characters, The Last of Us is an amazing experience that I would recommend everyone try out at some point in their lives.