PS3 Review – The Last of Us: Left Behind (2014)

While the significant character reveals in The Last of US: Left Behind will be debated upon for years to come what isn’t in question is Naughty Dog’s gaming wizardry at work as the developer has crafted one of the best examples of how to create compelling downloadable content that adds significantly to the original experience.  The Last of Us: Left Behind might not exactly last long but this is a clear case of quality over quantity at work and should serve as a reminder to all companies that trying to make cash through either single-player campaign or multiplayer add-ons should not be the overriding goal as gamers will strongly voice their displeasure.

PS3 – The Last of US: Left Behind DLC Opening Cinematic Trailer

After winning a ton of awards last year developer Naughty Dog is back with some single-player DLC for their highly acclaimed title, The Last of Us.  Entitled “Left Behind” the DLC takes place long before Ellie meets Joel in the game and instead focuses on her and her best friend, Riley.  That’s all I’m really going to say to avoid spoiling anything for those who still haven’t played the game.

PS3 Review – The Last of Us (2013)

2013 is a transition year in the video game industry where we say goodbye to the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in order to say hello to their next gen successors.  Years such as this one are usually filled with slim pickings as developers really begin to shift their focus to the more powerful hardware leaving millions of gamers essentially high and dry with a release schedule filled with yearly sports installments or quirky import titles that are sent out to die a horrible death at retail yet serve their purpose as bullet points that companies have not forgotten current console owners.   However, while this is still true there are always titles during these periods which rise to the occasion, showing how the cumulative knowledge gained over the entire lifespan of these systems comes together in a shockingly effective package that make consumers totally forget that new toys are on their way.  The Last of Us is one such title and it is a masterpiece on a level I have rarely experienced.