![]() ![]() ![]() I let the runners get a hold of me, as I was able to fend them off and quickly draw headshots (assisted by the game) as they staggered back. Two types of enemies rushed at me - the weaker ‘Runners’ (which assess their surroundings through sight) and the heavier, stronger ‘Clickers’ (which operate on sound alone). The commotion raises the alarm of nearby creatures, who then descend upon our dynamic duo as Ellie attempts to cut Joel free. In his quest to find a friend who owed a favor, Joel is caught in a rope trap, suspended mid-air in a garage. In both scenarios I died multiple times as I felt my way through adapting and surviving.įighting these 'mutates' was a bit unfair. Both were incredibly challenging in their own way, requiring different tactics and mentalities. Violence found Joel and Ellie twice, once against a horde of infected humans, and once against a group of opportunistic, savage survivors. And with good reason - when your enemies show up, you’d better be ready. The absence of a threat created one in my mind. Not because I was in constant danger, but because I thought that danger might be around each and every corner. I found so many items and resources, and yet it was never enough. I found ammunition and discarded weapons to keep in my backpack. I gathered supplies to upgrade weapons, craft health kits and improve Joel’s skills. I used my stealth-like ‘listening’ ability to see if I could detect infected enemies or worse - other humans.ĭespite the fact that I fought nothing for the bulk of my demo, I felt compelled to seek out resources. And Joel’s maturity, skepticism and understanding of the threats around every corner began to echo my own. I didn’t know Joel or Ellie before sitting down with this game, but their connection with each other was incredibly clear, and that dynamic made each character much more interesting. These are the sorts of observations and emotions that playing the Last of Us evokes. In a cutthroat world starved for resources, Joel is willing to add this young girl to his burden. He cares what happens to her, cautioning her and chastising her if she ventures too far ahead. Joel is hardened by his past, and it seems clear that he has almost let the emptiness of this desolate land swallow him whole. This manifests itself both in the way these two interact with each other, and in how they observe the world around them. Watching them attempt to find a way out, to change their lives, is captivating. They are the last sign of life in this evergreen wasteland. That’s why Joel and Ellie stand out so much. ![]()
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