A fan ofThe Last of Uscreated a video that highlights just how accurate the video game is being adapted in the debut ofThe Last of UsHBO TV series.The Last of Usis Naughty Dog’shorror thriller gamethat has shaken up the industry and earned critical acclaim. Originally released exclusively for PS3 back in 2013,The Last of Ushas sold over 37 million copies worldwide as a series.The Last of Ushas received a remaster for PS4, a sequel, and a remake built from the ground up for PS5. Considering the game has plenty of cinematic influence in the way the main story is told, it is no surprise that the series would receive some form of live action adaptation. This became a reality this past Sunday when the TV series adaptation debuted on HBO with over 4.7 million viewers tuned in. This is thesecond-largest series debut for HBOsince 2010, marking a huge milestone for video game adaptations as live-action TV series.RELATED:Neil Druckmann’s Parents ‘Finally Experienced’ The Last of UsA huge part of this success is certainly due to how well the series adapts iconic scenes from the original game. Neil Druckmann, co-president of Naughty Dog, has been working closely with the TV series production team as one of the executive producers and the success of the debut definitely shows. One fan decided to compile a video highlight exactly how accurateThe Last of UsTV series is to the original game. In a post to Twitter, fan account joesttaylors shares a side by side video comparing the gameplay to the performances by the cast in the HBO series.
Fans of the series replied to the post praising the actors for their portrayal of the roles. Several users commented on the heartbreaking scene from the start ofThe Last of Usvideo game, stating that even though they knew it was coming they were still not prepared to experience that scene again for the TV series. The debut of TV series is undoubtedly a massive success despite concerns thatspores fromThe Last of Uswould be changed for the TV series.
Despite fan concerns and plenty of controversy over the past few years,The Last of Uscontinues to prove why it is one of the biggest series in gaming right now. Fans of the series are hopeful thatThe Last of Us 2will also be adapted as future seasons following the success of Season 1. Druckmann has also hinted atThe Last of Us 3being a possibility, though fans are currently anticipating the long-awaitedFactions 2 Multiplayerstandalone game.
The Last of Usairs Sunday nights on HBO.
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