Another difference betweenThe Last of Usgameand the adaptation was the Jackson patrol scenes.
9The Locations and Set Design
Some locations look straight out of the game.
The Last of Uscinematography is outstanding.
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So far, those impressive visuals have continued in the second season with just as much detail and scale.
There are many easter eggs inThe Last of Usthat only those who’ve played the games will understand.
6Showcasing Tommy’s Leadership Skills
He’ll always defend those he cares about.
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In the show, however, he is almost instantly portrayed as a leader within the Jackson community.
This trait is then further expanded on in season two, especially in the second episode.
5The Battle of Jackson
The battle didn’t happen in the game.
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The Battle of Jacksonwas not inThe Last of Usgames.
Players are introduced to Jacksonand its surrounding areas through the perspectives of two playable characters: Ellie and Abby.
For the amount included in the first game, there really wasnt much in the adaptation.
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It worked perfectly at creating a tension so strong it had viewers hearts beating out of their chests.
Itll be exciting to see how the infected are handled in Seattle.
2Joels Death
It never gets easier to watch that.
(You knew what you were doing, writers).
But it has much more of a deeper meaning that absolutely shattered those who know its origins.
The music also played over the trailer for the second game, deepening its connection to the story.
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