The Last Of Us Character Analysis

Set in a post apocalyptic future where a fungal spore-based infection decimated most of humankind, The Last of Us is a tale of loss, survival and perseverance. The protagonist, Joel lost his daughter during the initial outbreak 20 years earlier, so when he is asked to smuggle a teenage girl out of a policed quarantine zone and deliver her to some rebels he is less than thrilled. Although Joel reluctantly agrees to the job things quickly turn sour, which leaves him and the girl, named Ellie facing a long journey where they have to depend on each other for survival.

The infected creatures that you face in The Last of Us might seem like typical zombies, but don't expect the slow, shuffling corpses that you see in shows like The Walking Dead.
Troy Baker as Joel and Ashley Johnson as Ellie both do a great job with their characters and effortlessly create an emotional bond with players. Joel is a very interesting character as he is not your typical action hero who selflessly does everything for everyone else with no thought for his own wellbeing. The man has been through hell and back so he does not shy away from violence if it is necessary. If you have ever been frustrated with action heroes who spares everyone's lives no matter what they did to him you will like Joel. He might try to keep Ellie at a distance because of how he lost his daughter, but once they begin to bond his protective instincts really kicks in. All I can say is that there are some truly heart wrenching scenes, especially if you have children of your own. I don't think the emotional impact would have been as good if the two actors didn't do such a fantastic job with the voice-overs. The music by Gustavo Santaolalla is also really good and it is great that he shied away from the typical horror type soundtrack one would
While there are some things about it that can be criticized individually, as a whole it is an unforgettable experience filled with awesome scenes and outstanding characters. It took me about 16 hours to complete the game and I was hooked from start to finish. It is not a game where you can just rush into a room and take down hordes of enemies (unless if you play it on the easiest mode perhaps) but one where even an "ordinary" enemy can kill you if you are caught off guard or become complacent. The action scenes force you to keep on your toes, while the more mellow sections are punctuated with great dialogue and incredible visuals. Naughty Dog has done some incredible work in the past, but with The Last of Us they really outdid themselves, which is saying a