The Last of Us redefined narrative storytelling in video games, blending grounded survival gameplay with an intimate, emotionally devastating human story. Across three generations of PlayStation hardware, its journey endures as a landmark of character-driven design, moral ambiguity, and cinematic presentation.
The Last of Us (2013) introduced players to a broken world reclaimed by nature after a devastating fungal outbreak. Through the eyes of Joel, a hardened survivor, and Ellie, a young girl immune to the infection, the game explored themes of loss, love, and the lengths people will go to protect those they care for. Its restrained storytelling and powerful performances set a new benchmark for emotional realism in games.
The Last of Us Remastered (2014) brought the experience to PlayStation 4, refining visuals and performance while preserving the raw intensity of the original. With enhanced lighting, character models, and smoother gameplay, it allowed a new audience to experience the story with greater clarity and immersion.
The Last of Us Part I (2022) reimagined the original journey for PlayStation 5, rebuilt from the ground up with modern technology. Featuring dramatically improved visuals, more detailed environments, and refined character animation, it stands as the definitive version of Joel and Ellie’s story, reinforcing its emotional weight for both returning players and newcomers.
This display features the original discs and cases from all three releases, with the option to include one or three plaques highlighting the initial release dates of each version.
Some games tell you a story.
This one makes you live with it.
