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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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Franchise:
The Last of Us
Platform:
PS3, PS4
Released:
June 14, 2013
Developer:
Naughty Dog
Publisher:
Sony
Genre:
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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Naughty Dog releases Update 1.1.1 for the PC version of The Last of Us Part 1, making further changes and improvements to the game.

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