The Last of Us 1 Guide Walkthrough 1
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The Last of Us 1 is a survival horror game created by PS Studios developer Naughty Dog which first released in 2013.

This The Last of Us 1 walkthrough is based on The Last of Us: Part I for PS5 and PC, which is also known as The Last of Us Remake. However, its content also applies to The Last of Us Remastered (PS4) and The Last of Us (PS3), unless explicitly stated otherwise.

To continue your progress, check out our The Last of Us 2 guide.

The Last of Us 1 Guide: Walkthrough

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The first part of our The Last of Us 1 guide, we'll walk you through the whole campaign, showing you how to find all of the collectibles for 100% completion along the way.

Hometown

Quarantine Zone

The Outskirts

Bill's Town

Pittsburgh

The Suburbs

Tommy's Dam

The University

Lakeside Resort

Bus Depot

The Firefly Lab

Jackson

Left Behind

The Last of Us 1 Guide: All Collectibles

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The Last of Us 1 has a remarkable 245 collectibles for you to find. Our checklists will help you to discover everything, with descriptions of precise locations.

Collectibles Locations

Safe Solutions

The Last of Us 1 Guide: Weapons and Items

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You'll need offensive equipment in order to deal with the harsh realities of apocalyptic America, and for this section of our guide, we'll help you find all of the firearms in The Last of Us 1, as well as any upgrades and gear.

The Last of Us 1 Guide: FAQs

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By this point in our The Last of Us 1 guide, we've hopefully helped teach you everything you need to know about the critically acclaimed game. However, you may still have burning questions, which is why we've compiled this FAQs section.

The Last of Us 1 Guide: Trophies

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For the next part of our The Last of Us 1 guide, we'll focus on Trophies. Earning the Platinum can be the ultimate endorsement of your appreciation for a game, and so we'll help you to get all the shiny trinkets in Naughty Dog's grisly survival horror.

The Last of Us 1 Guide: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

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And finally, we're going to share some The Last of Us 1 tips and tricks. These will help you to get the most out of the game, and will ensure that you're well prepared to face the apocalypse.

Loot Absolutely Everything

Resources are a rarity in The Last of Us 1, so make sure you're always looting absolutely everything. Take the time to fully explore your surroundings, digging through drawers and cupboards for key supplies. You can then use these ingredients to craft important equipment, which will help you to better manage combat encounters.

Always Have a Spare Shiv and Health Kit

You'll always want to ensure you have a spare Shiv and Health Kit on your person, because you never know when you'll need them. Shivs can help you to open Shiv Doors and also guarantee silent stealth kills, while Health Kits are valuable for moments where you need to replenish your health. Naughty Dog's survival horror can be unpredictable, so it's always best to be prepared.

Absorb All of Your Surroundings

While you're digging through your surrounding for important resources, be sure you also soak up the environment details. One of The Last of Us 1's greatest achievements is just how much story it tells through its world. Every house you loot has a story to tell, and enables you to imagine its pre-apocalypse inhabitants. Take the time to simply absorb everything you see, rather than rush through each area without paying attention.

Stay on the Move

Enemies are incredibly smart in The Last of Us 1, even on lower difficulty settings. If you're not careful, you will get flanked and taken out. It's important, then, to keep enemies guessing. Stay low and change your position often, to avoid getting flushed out by foes. You want to be unpredictable, especially against humans, because otherwise they'll organise themselves into a pincer and trap you. Think carefully about your position and your next best move, ensuring you always retain the upper-hand on your enemies.

That just about does it for our The Last of Us 1 guide! Hopefully you found this walkthrough useful, and remember, if you want to continue the story, our The Last of Us 2 guide can help. Do let us know if you have any other tips and tricks in the comments section, and always remember to endure and survive!