Ahh, review embargoes are a fun thing, especially when publications get the dates and times wrong and have to pull their reviews after they’ve gone live. Such a thing happened to Empire Magazine’s online portal after they published the world’s first review of Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us” – but the internet never forgets.
The review – which awarded the game a full 5 stars – might be missing, but its been captured for the world to see. And according to Empire, it could well be the best game released on consoles within the last 6 years.
“It’s an “easy contender for the best game of this console generation”, they said, adding, “The Last of Us is not just the finest game that Naughty Dog has yet crafted and an easy contender for the best game of this console generation, it may also prove to be gaming’s Citizen Kane moment, a masterpiece that will be looked back upon favourably for decades.”\
That’s some mighty praise – but it’s probably worth mentioning that empire is general media publication – and not exactly a “go-to” place for deep video game analysis. Still, that’s one heck of a glowing review.
Also, the internet is still awash with some pretty nasty The Last of Us Spoilers – so you might want to avoid reading too much about the game before it’s released next month.
Last Updated: May 31, 2013
AndriyP
May 31, 2013 at 13:41
“That’s some mighty praise – but it’s probably worth mentioning that empire is general media publication – and not exactly a “go-to” place for deep video game analysis.”
Like IGN?
CaptainNemo42
May 31, 2013 at 13:52
Lol. Might actually believe Empire Magazine before IGN… 😐
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
May 31, 2013 at 14:56
Aye same here, I trust IGN as much as I can throw a Sumo Wrestler with one arm…
CaptainNemo42
May 31, 2013 at 16:04
WOW! You THAT strong!?!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
May 31, 2013 at 17:33
BIONIC BIONIC JIM… Oooh Hooo oooohhh…
OVG
May 31, 2013 at 17:39
OK, Have you been drinking that special coffee all day?
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
May 31, 2013 at 17:46
Nay sir… I drink tea!
OVG
May 31, 2013 at 17:41
I raise you
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
May 31, 2013 at 17:54
I will gladly say… I own Robotech on DVD! 😀 (I even have Macross!)
OVG
May 31, 2013 at 17:58
O.K. you win. RinceThis has 3x3Eyes and I have Akira mixed with a little Ghost in a Shell 🙂
ElimiNathan
May 31, 2013 at 13:43
Lol
Ultimo_Cleric N7
May 31, 2013 at 13:53
Oh Empire. Have to say though, love Empire magazine. Great articles.
Admiral Chief Commander
May 31, 2013 at 13:54
cool, pity its not on pc 🙁
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
May 31, 2013 at 14:35
Didn’t Gavin just post about the media messing up with things like this not too long ago?
Nathan Horne
May 31, 2013 at 15:05
I’ll pick the game up 3 days before launch at CNA Cresta… : )
Can’t wait.
OVG
May 31, 2013 at 15:49
Screw the ONE and PS4, I need me a PS3.
Joao
May 31, 2013 at 17:57
uau… i have a ps3.. Only On PlayStation