Naughty Dog’s The Last Of Us is a cinematic action horror survival game that saw massive success when it was released on the PS3, so much so that it was later remastered for the PS4. This game is often considered a masterpiece and with good reason. Its compelling plot is packed full of action, emotion, intricate storytelling, terror, and all without the over the top “SAVE THE WORLD” nonsense hitting you over the head like in some other games that fall into this genre. For a story centered around zombies, it feels unmistakably human. But how long does this game keep you entertained? And how long does it take to beat The Last Of Us?
Speed of the Average Joel
According to howlongtobeat.com, the main story takes an average of 15 hours and 34 minutes to complete. If you’re someone who likes to explore a little further and step beyond the main story then it will take you an average of 17 hours and 34 minutes. For an absolute completionist who completes every single challenge and earns every achievement, then it’ll take you an average of 23 hours and 5 minutes.
The Fastest Of Us
If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like to mess about and is spurred on by the clock, then you’re probably interested in the speedrun times. A speedrun is exactly what it sounds like, a game playthrough with the intention of completing it as fast as possible. So, how long to beat The Last of Us speedrun? The average length of time it takes to complete a speedrun is 8 hours and 42 minutes, although the fastest person claims to have done it in 4 hours which admittedly seems unlikely.
Unlikely, until people on Youtube are posting 2 hour+ runs!
The Last Of Us is actually a great candidate for a speedrun if you’ve ever want to see how fast you can complete one run though. The game relies on a tightly paced story and one way they lock you into the game narrative and keep you engaged is by making the gameplay linear. There isn’t much room for exploration in the game since it would distract you from the storyline and the time-sensitive issue of your character making a successful journey across the country in the hopes of saving humanity. Some people find this element of the game restrictive but it’s also why it’s so easy to get sucked into the plot and not put your controller down. If humanity was about to meet its end at the hands of a zombie-manufacturing virus, you wouldn’t be wandering off exploring new lands and ticking things off your bucket list, would you?
How Long To Beat The Last Of Us Additional Content
The Last of Us has a downloadable single-player expansion pack called Left Behind. On average, it takes players approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete the expansion pack. While DLC is often a controversial topic for gamers, if you want more from the game it’s definitely worth investing in this expansion. It won two BAFTAs in the BAFTA game awards for Best Story and Best Performer, as well as a Writers Guild of America (WGA) award for Outstanding Achievement in Videogame Writing. Playing it for the new content and as a speedrun are both well-worth the cost!
So, how long does it take you to beat The Last of Us?
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