The Last Of Us Remastered
LumiScore
Growth
48/100
Growth Value
- Empathy
- Ethical Reasoning
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This is one of the most thoughtfully crafted games ever made, but its M rating is genuinely earned — preview gameplay footage yourself before allowing a teen to play, and consider watching key story moments together to open conversations about the moral dilemmas it presents.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
The game features multiple named female characters such as Ellie and Marlene, who directly interact in the hospital discussing Ellie's immunity and the potential cure, a topic not primarily focused on a male character.
What your child develops
The Last of Us delivers one of gaming's most emotionally sophisticated narratives, pushing players to grapple with grief, loyalty, and moral compromise in ways that rival serious literature. Strategic combat encourages resource conservation, threat prioritization, and adaptive planning under pressure. The game's strong empathy and ethical reasoning scores stem from its unflinching portrayal of human relationships and the cost of survival decisions.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Last of Us is a post-apocalypse 3rd person adventure with a distinct focus on naturalness and photorealistic graphics. It is the first title in the IP, followed by the second part, coming out in 2019 by Naughty Dog, mostly known for 'Crash Bandicoot' and 'Uncharted' series.