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The Last of Us

The Last of Us

Naughty Dog
•Jun 14, 2013•
ESRB: Mature
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The Last of Us is a masterpiece, PlayStation 3's best exclusive and an absolute must-play.
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Summary

Survive an apocalypse on Earth in in the brutal action/adventure game The Last of Us. Joel, a hardened survivor, and Ellie, a brave young teenage girl who is wise beyond her years, must work together if they hope to survive their journey across the US.
Content Rating
ESRB: Mature
Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Includes online features that may expose players to unrated user-generated content
Developers
Naughty Dog Software
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Sony Computer Entertainment
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The Last of Us
Initial Release
Jun 14, 2013
Platforms
PlayStation 3
Genres
Action, Adventure

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