

Let us know in the comments which version you’ll be playing. Scroll down to find out more about each game and where you can purchase your own. Below, we break down each version of the popular series (and how you can purchase them) so you don’t get those post-watch blues when the buzzy first season wraps. If you really want to immerse yourself in the dystopian adventure, it’s time to get acquainted with The Last of Us video games.

If you’re now curious to keep Ellie and Joel’s story going by playing the video games that inspired it all, here’s how.Īhead of the HBO series’ Season 1 premiere, creator Craig Mazin ( Chernobyl) told TVLine “we do pretty much take care of the first game through our narrative.” And while Season 1 does include elements of The Last of Us Part II, as well as parts of a downloadable extension pack to the first game, Season 2 will cover the game’s sequel. 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.HBO, with its quick renewal of The Last of Us, made clear that it is all in on its acclaimed and well-watched adaptation. 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.
