I didn't play this game as soon as it came out as I've never owned a PS3, so the first time I saw this game was through walkthroughs on YouTube. The first time I played it was thanks to a cousin (@mrwisu on Hive) as he had a PS3 and it was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had with a video game. Everything, absolutely everything about The Last of Us is very thoughtfully done and you will have many opportunities to stop and admire this gem of a game.
Enjoy this game very much and please beware of spoilers. The entire narrative is perfectly crafted to put you in the character's shoes and, I recommend you turn up the volume of the in-game music. The whole soundtrack is absolutely insane as well.
Have a good one man.
Ya, I can already tell this game is special. When I was walking around, I started hearing strange sounds, but it ended up being Ellie trying to learn how to whistle. It's a really cool way of showing how their relationship is growing as they continue on their adventure.