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Report: The Last Of Us Sells Well In Japan
The Last of Us is a game from American developers that takes place in real-world America locations, but it is still being embraced by Japanese audiences.
According to a report from Siliconera, The Last of Us sold 117,465 during its first week of release in Japan, which is about 88% of its initial shipment.
These sales numbers do not exceed Naughty Dog's previous game, Uncharted 3, but The Last of Us has a few roadblocks preventing it from competing fairly, one of the biggest being its rating. In Japan, The Last of Us has a CERO Z rating, which is a step above the equivalent M rating in North America, and it usually hurts sales.
For more on The Last of Us, check out our review.
[Source: Siliconera]
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