What you need to know: Post-apocalyptic survival action video game The Last of Us is released in the UK this week. US Naughty Dog studios developed the game for PlayStation 3. The story is set in the aftermath of a deadly fungus outbreak that has infected and taken over millions of humans and destroyed society. Two survivors, black marketeer Joel and a teenage girl called Ellie, trek across the devastated United States in search of refuge. Players take control of Joel as he guides Ellie to safety and fights off the infected former humans and hostile survivors who hunt for human prey. Players use stealth techniques and scavenge for supplies to help them survive. What the critics like: Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic thriller is "a triumph of tension and heart", says Tom Hoggins in the Daily Telegraph . It's a hauntingly beautiful game that tells a strong story with fantastic action and brilliant animation. The beauty of The Last of Us is that, while it reminds us of Cormac McCarthy's masterpiece The Road, it's also fully interactive, says Colin Moriarty on IGN. "It never slows down, it never lets up, and frankly, it never disappoints." In the wrong hands it could have been instantly forgettable zombie-fest, says Derek Brown in The Sun. But in Naughty Dog's hands, The Last of Us is scary and visually stunning, with beautifully paced drama that's "so emotional you don't want it to end". What they don't like: This game doesn't pull any punches and some of the violence might raise the eyebrows of even the most jaded gorehound, says Paul Sartori in The Guardian. Definitely not one for the kids. For further concise, balanced comment and analysis on the week's news, try The Week magazine. Subscribe today and get 6 issues completely free. Source: The Week UK...........................
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