The Last of Us Part 1 Full Gameplay

The Last of Us (also known as TLoU)[1] is a PlayStation-exclusive action-adventure and survival horror video game franchise created by Neil Druckmann. The franchise is set in a post-apocalyptic world, with hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutation of the cordyceps fungus. Along with God of War, The Last of Us gained PlayStation flagship status, with its titles selling approximately 21 million copies worldwide.[note 1]

The franchise has two main games, a DLC, a comic miniseries, a musical theater and a television series. It is widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, with every title released having great success. The first game was praised for its storyline, gameplay, exploration of the human condition, and good portrayal of female characters.[2] The title became one of the best-selling PlayStation 3 games and is considered one of the greatest games of all time, having won over 200 Game of the Year awards.[3] Its DLC, Left Behind, and its remaster, The Last of Us Remastered, were equally well received,[4] with Remastered being one of the best-selling PlayStation 4 games. critically, receiving praise for its gameplay and visual fidelity; however, its plot and themes of violence received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.[5] Part II won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2020 and was also one of the best-selling PlayStation 4 games, in addition to being the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive.[6] The graphic novel, The Last of Us: American Dreams, and the musical theater, The Last of Us: One Night Live, were also well received.[7]