Joel Miller: The Survivor

Learn how to survive the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us Part I as Joel. This guide covers gameplay mechanics, combat strategies, and essential survival tips for Joel Miller.

This section details the gameplay and survival aspects of Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part I. As a hardened survivor, Joel's journey with Ellie is central to the game's narrative and mechanics.

Gameplay:

Played from a third-person perspective, The Last of Us Part I is an action-adventure game with survival horror elements. The game has been rebuilt using Naughty Dog's latest engine, enhancing gameplay, controls, and accessibility. Modernized features include improved AI, refined movement and gunplay, and updated visuals. The game also supports PS5 hardware features like 3D audio and DualSense controller feedback.

Notable Changes in the Remake:

• Enemy and companion AI are updated, with Stalkers behaving more dynamically.
• Weapon recoil is increased, encouraging weapon upgrades.
• The user interface is more consistent with The Last of Us Part II.
• The weapon upgrade system from Part II is implemented.
• Collectible memos are now viewed in-hand.
• Movement and gunplay have been refined, with improved walking pace.
• Melee items can be thrown while running.
• Shivs now resemble screwdrivers.
• Physics have been improved for environmental interactions.
• Facial animations in cutscenes are more expressive, sourced from original performance capture.
• The Uncharted and Jak and Daxter board games are removed, with an extra Nathan Drake doll added.
• Speedrun Mode and Permadeath difficulty are new additions.
• More skins are available for Joel and Ellie.
• The multiplayer mode, Factions MP, has been removed.