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Exclusive First In-Game Screenshots Of The Last Of Us

by Bryan Vore on February 02, 2012 at 04:00 PM

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As promised earlier today in our cover announcement story, we present three screenshots from The Last of Us.

The images below are only a taste of the over 20 great shots that appear in the March issue. Be sure to click on the screens to get a better look.

Combat includes both gunplay and melee attacks. Weapons will break after repeated use, so you'll have to scavenge around for new items frequently.

Most post-apocalyptic worlds are bleak and gray. Naughty Dog utilizes natural growth to spice up the color palette and add a sense of the abnormal. Notice the yellow bridge in the background? Yep, this is Pittsburgh.

The developers stress that The Last of Us is not one long escort mission. Although you won't control Ellie in the game, her AI is one of the team's primary areas of focus. In our demo she always managed to keep up, yet stay out of the way. She didn't seem to need any babysitting at all.

Be sure to check back and visit the hub all month long for more on The Last of Us.

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Filed under: Sony, Playstation 3, Naughty Dog, Sony Computer Entertainment, the last of us, 227, march

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by Joey Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 08:20 PM

Shut up and take my money!
by Tommy H. Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 08:37 PM

It's nice to hear the AI might be smart this time. I hate babysitting in games.
by Robo Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 08:44 PM

This is turning into one fine-looking game. I'm genuinely excited for this to release. And it's Naughty Dog behind the wheel, so I have complete faith in this game's ability to be an enjoyable, high-quality product.
by Daniel Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 08:46 PM

Some silent hill elements
by Dhughes60 Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 08:48 PM

Those screenshots are gorgeous! I hope Naughty Dog releases another trailer for The Last Of Us soon.
by Richard Finlay Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 09:07 PM

could this be the long awaited NPC who doesn't make the gamer rip out their hair in frustration?
by Deckrat47 Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 09:16 PM

Pure WIN! Looks great!
by dalmascus Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 10:02 PM

i own a decent gaming pc and an 360. after trying the online i never really wanted a ps3......this might make me get one with my tax return.....what does everyone think.
by The_Spaz Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 10:15 PM

they seem like shots from the CGI animation or something. where is the HUD??
by Jack Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 10:49 PM

I'm glad someone is making a Post Apocalyptic game that has some actual color to it. I was so disappointed when I am Alive turned out to have the same brown and grey colors as many modern apocalyptic games.
by RezidentHazard (rides again) Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:26 PM

Can't wait for this game. It looks phenomenal.
by Aiden118 Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Oh yay, another zombie based survival game. Thats not generic at all. I'll stick with Skyrim and Bioshock, thanks.
by GamerOne16 Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:38 PM

I am legend with fungus zombies!!
by Leica Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:40 PM

looks gorgeus.... nees to see what is about and the gameplay
by Leica Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:44 PM

ellie is the young elizabeth from bioshock infinite .????
by crimsonspear Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:46 PM

By this time in the console cycle this is what all developers should be aiming for yet it still takes a Dev like ND to actually do it. These shots are freaking gorgeous!
by timesnipe722 Friday, February 03, 2012 at 12:57 AM

is it going to be for xbox?
by Keyes Friday, February 03, 2012 at 12:57 AM

Interesting, I actually thought that we'd be playing only as Ellie, instead it's the other way around.
by stavvie Friday, February 03, 2012 at 01:39 AM

hmm kinda reminds me of enslaved..
by Jacob Lemongrass Leonard Friday, February 03, 2012 at 03:25 AM

dang it....this game might change my mind about not getting a PS3. This just looks epic. Possible game of the year.