The Art of The Last of Us

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After enemies use Lev's deadname, Lev asks Abby "Do you want to ask me about it?" to which Abby responds "Do you want me to ask you about it?" [106] Blake, Vikki (July 18, 2020). "The Last of Us Part 2 is not only 2020's biggest launch to date, it's also Sony's second-biggest launch ever". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020 . Retrieved August 18, 2020.Avard, Alex (August 31, 2022). "The Last of Us Part 1 review: 'A remake of exceptional craftsmanship and creative restraint' ". GamesRadar+. Future plc. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022 . Retrieved September 1, 2022. Machkovech, Sam (August 31, 2022). "The Last Of Us Pt 1 remake review: Enough upgrades to leave us stunned". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022 . Retrieved September 1, 2022. Snyder, Rochelle (June 9, 2022). "The Growing Future of The Last of Us". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022 . Retrieved June 9, 2022.

Main article: List of accolades received by The Last of Us Some developers at Naughty Dog accepting Game of the Year at the Game Developers Choice Awards Hornshaw, Phil (July 8, 2020). "Last of Us 2's Ending Explained - Everything That Happens And Why". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020 . Retrieved July 9, 2020. Barker of Push Square described the sound design as "stunning", identifying the 3D audio as a technical feat he would not have expected until PlayStation 5. [77] Vice 's Zacny found that the audio design made settings feel more lifelike in a way that the visuals occasionally failed to do. [79] IGN 's Dornbush similarly felt that the sounds added realism, and praised Santaolalla's "moving" score. [5] McNamara of Game Informer found that the music added tension. [75] Kevin Dunsmore of Hardcore Gamer wrote that the "haunting and subtle melodies blend into the world seamlessly". [80] Eurogamer 's Welsh praised the score for its combination of banjo and electronics. [81] Audience response [ edit ]

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