IT’S INITIAL RESPONSE AND IT’S RESURGENCE WITH THE TV SHOW

The Last of Us was a smash hit when it was released on the PS3 in 2013, selling millions of copies, and getting spectacular review scores across the board. It eventually was released again on the PS4 in 2014 as a remastered version, and even a complete remake as ‘The Last of Us Part 1’ in 2022. The only dark spot was that there was some (minor) complaints about the sexuality of Ellie’s character with the release of the add-on DLC ‘Left Behind’.

This would become a louder complaint when ‘The Last of Us Part 2’ released in 2020. This would not hurt its sales and review scores however, with the game meeting or exceeding the achievements of the original. The sequel was so successful, in fact, that the rumors of a third entry in the list are at a fever pitch.

The popularity of the franchise eventually led to a TV series on HBO, which was also successful and popular among fans. Opening up the audience to people that may not have played the games, it has become one of the highest rated and beloved franchises in HBOs catalog. Which is saying a lot, considering what cards they currently hold in their pocket. With a second season of the show on its way, and rumors of a third entry in the game series, it is a good time to be a fan of ‘The Last of Us’.

BY TYSON D. POWELL