The Last of Us Part I ep09 High School Escape

The "High School Escape" section in The Last of Us Part 1 Remake is an intense and action-packed sequence that takes place in Bill’s Town. Joel, Ellie, and Bill make their way to the abandoned high school in search of a military truck with a working battery. As they approach the school, the group is swarmed by infected, forcing them to retreat inside the building. Inside the high school, players face relentless waves of infected, including Runners and Clickers. This part of the game emphasizes stealth and resource management, as players must navigate through hallways and classrooms filled with enemies. Supplies such as ammo and crafting materials are scattered throughout, rewarding exploration. Players can use shivs for stealth kills or rely on weapons like Molotovs and Nail Bombs to deal with groups of infected. The tension peaks in the gymnasium, where Joel encounters his first Bloater—a massive, heavily armored infected capable of throwing spore bombs that deal significant damage. The fight against the Bloater is challenging and requires players to use their most powerful weapons, such as the shotgun or explosives. Staying mobile is crucial to avoid its deadly attacks while targeting weak points to bring it down. After defeating the Bloater, Joel boosts Bill onto the bleachers to create an escape route. The group is ambushed by more Runners as they climb out of the school through a window. Outside, players must fend off additional infected while cutting through a fence and climbing over a ladder to reach safety. The chapter concludes at a nearby house where Bill discovers his former partner, Frank, who has committed suicide after being bitten. Players find Frank’s note in the house, which reveals his resentment toward Bill. Joel can give this note to Bill, who reads it silently before crumpling it up and discarding it. In the garage, they discover a truck containing the battery they need. After repairing the vehicle, Joel and Ellie push it down a hill while fighting off waves of infected until Ellie manages to start it. As they drive away from Lincoln, Bill parts ways with Joel and Ellie after confirming their debts are settled. He gives Joel a siphon hose to scavenge gasoline for future use before leaving them on their journey toward Pittsburgh. This section combines high-stakes combat with emotional storytelling, deepening themes of survival and strained relationships in the post-apocalyptic world.