Proving that Naughty Dog are the kings of cinematic, single-player gaming, The Last of Us is the developer's third entry in this list. It's tough to place this relatively new IP over the classic Uncharted 2, as both games are about equal in terms of entertainment. The Last of Us just about wins out though, thanks to its unrivalled ability to emotionally involve just about everyone that ever played it. Set in a post-apocalyptic United States that's been torn apart by a devastating infectious disease, the player (mainly) takes control of Joel, as he escorts the young Ellie through the dangerous environment. At once terrifying and heart-warming, The Last of Us evokes imagery from such literary classics as I Am Legend and The Road, across its gripping, twist-filled narrative. The Last of Us spends a lot of play time drawing players in and getting them emotionally invested into the relationship between Ellie and Joel, making the resulting payoffs far more climactic and effective. Naughty Dog's action-adventure survival horror is a love letter to one of gaming's greatest generations, and more than deserving of the greatest Playstation 3 game title. Are there any other titles that you think are deserving of a mention on this list (remember that the Xbox 360 one is still to come)? Do you disagree with any of these entries? Join the discussion below!
