
The world outside is dangerous and deadly, as the Earth has succumbed to a terrifying virus that turns humans into insane, hostile husks known as “clickers”. After a nasty encounter with some violent mercenaries, Joel has become gravely wounded, forcing Ellie to brave the elements and search for resources to help him survive. The Last of Us: Left Behind picks up about two-thirds of the way through the original story, with our hero Ellie tasked with saving her injured guardian, Joel. Packed with bloody horror akin to a Resident Evil game, The Last of Us: Left Behind offers a thrilling and surprising emotional add-on for the monumental PS4 title. Playing as the young and resourceful Ellie, players must scavenge for resources, fight back against human and infected enemies, and strengthen the bonds of friendship along the way.

The game takes place partway through the original story, eventually bouncing back to months before the start of the horrifying infection that serves as the main antagonist in the world of The Last of Us. Left Behind does not require ownership of the full game and also includes a two-hour free trial of the Factions multiplayer mode, which can be upgraded to the full version via an in-game purchase.The Last of Us: Left Behind is a standalone expansion of the incredibly popular third-person shooter/stealth game, The Last of Us. Left Behind was also among our favourite games of 2014.

The game won two Video Game Baftas earlier in 2015, one for best story and another for best performer, given to Ellie's voice actress Ashley Johnson. There is also a shorter side story during an unseen period of the full game, which sees Ellie helping Joel after he sustains a near-fatal injury. Riley and Ellie embark on a little adventure through an abandoned shopping mall as their friendship is explored and we learn more about one of The Last Of Us's main characters.

Starring Ellie, the game takes place three weeks prior to her meeting the main game's chief protagonist, Joel.Įllie is awoken by her best friend Riley and told she has joined the resistance group called the Fireflies, who oppose the military's oppressive measures to maintain humanity's survival in the face of a devastating infection that has swept the globe. Released in February 2014, Left Behind was a fine piece of DLC for the classic original tale of post-apocalyptic survival. Left Behind is available to download for PS4 through PSN for £7.99. Sony has released the standalone version of Naughty Dog's award-winning single player DLC for The Last Of Us.

Ellie (right) and Riley in artwork for The Last Of Us: Left Behind.
