The Last of Us

Players control Joel from a third-person view with the playable Ellie later. The gameplay mixes action, exploration, and puzzles. Joel is not as agile as in Uncharted games because he often needs tools to climb. The game has a survival horror theme with limited resources. Stealth is often more effective than direct combat with five infected enemies and human groups. Therefore, players can use various weapons with scarce ammo, and a few use melee. Stealth allows for sneaking and special takedowns. Joel can use a hearing sense to detect enemies. Quick-time events appear during attacks. Joel can sprint, use a flashlight, and swim. He can throw objects to distract or stun enemies. The cover is automatic and based on line of sight. The game emphasizes sound and visibility for stealth mechanics.