The Last of Us Part I Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 18+
Recommended play time: 1.5-2 hours with a methodical break after each story 'chapter'.
Oh my, 'The Last of Us' – it's not exactly 'Pikachu', but my oldest son (15!) kept bugging me about it for months. I, Papa Chaim from Ness Ziona, who learned about this game for the kids, can tell you it's a painful and beautiful story, despite all the zombies and action. It's a game for adults, with many heartbreaking moments and lots of scary stuff. Definitely not for a kid under, say, twenty-something, okay?
What is this game
Listen, it's like a very long, high-quality horror movie that you don't just watch, but you also play. There's a post-apocalyptic world where most people turned into monsters because of a strange fungus (yes, a fungus!). You control a tough guy named Joel, who has to escort a girl named Ellie, who might be the key to saving humanity. Along the way, they meet all sorts of people, some good, some really bad, and fight many scary creatures. It's very violent, but also has a deep story that makes you think.
Safety tips
- {"title":"It's not for everyone (really not)","content":"The game is full of intense violence, blood, gore (those Clickers, ugh!), and strong language. It's strictly for adults (18+). My 13-year-old…
- {"title":"Heavy emotional content","content":"Beyond the violence, there are stories of loss, trauma, and very difficult moral dilemmas. It can be emotionally disturbing. If your child is playing, it…
- {"title":"Monitored screen time","content":"Because the plot is engaging and the gameplay requires a lot of concentration, it's easy to get absorbed in the game for long hours. Set clear playtimes in…