the last of us dlc left behind release date

The segments including Riley are almost completely devoid of action and focus solely on environmental interaction to flesh out the relationship between the two girls. The game jumps back and forth between these two stories, dividing its two-hour duration just about equally. But Left Behind also fills in a narrative gap from the base game, depicting the period directly before The Last of Us ’s “Winter” chapter wherein Joel is mortally wounded and Ellie must track down a pack of precariously-placed medical supplies to save his life. Its primary purpose is to detail the relationship between Ellie and her close friend Riley, which is mentioned briefly in the final scene of The Last of Us. Left Behind actually tells two stories simultaneously. Unfortunately, the DLC stumbles most where The Last of Us excelled so totally: in the area of narrative.

Left Behind remains an audio-visual treat, packing the The Last of Us ’s stunning visuals and subtle, moody soundtrack, and retaining the great gameplay from the base game. From the moment players take control of Joel, every one of his actions feels irrevocably tied to the story the game tells almost every button press feels like a strengthening of the bond between Joel and Ellie.īy contrast, much of The Last of Us’s story-driven DLC, Left Behind, feels pointless. In Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece, The Last of Us, gameplay and narrative are symbiotic from the start. Warning: I recommend that you play 'The Last of Us' before playing 'Left Behind' or reading this review.

The last of us dlc left behind release date