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The Last Of Us Remastered

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The Last Of Us Remastered

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4

Naughty Dog · 2014

LumiScore

71/100

Recommended

The Last Of Us Remastered is a story-driven adventure that develops problem solving and critical thinking, but contains mature themes and intense violence.

Growth (BDS)

55

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.55

Engaging narrative, complex characters, problem-solving, strategic combat, and exploration in a rich post-apocalyptic world.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Mature themes, intense violence, and horror elements may be disturbing for some players. No significant manipulative design or monetization risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What LumiKin checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects — plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes. — Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What LumiKin checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8. — Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What LumiKin checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea. — Estimated from review data. Game has natural stopping points and low session-extension risk.

These reflect LumiKin's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria — not a legal compliance determination.

Avg playtime~16 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is The Last Of Us Remastered safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Last Of Us Remastered a LumiScore of 71/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is The Last Of Us Remastered appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for The Last Of Us Remastered (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Last Of Us Remastered?

LumiKin's recommended play time for The Last Of Us Remastered is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of The Last Of Us Remastered?

Mature themes, intense violence, and horror elements may be disturbing for some players. No significant manipulative design or monetization risks.