“The Last of Us” video game proved to be one of the most heart-breaking in recent memory, with Den of Geek noting that its introduction is easily one of the most effective at getting people invested in the story — it’s an absolute masterclass in doing so. With such an iconic and well-received intro, HBO knew exactly what story they were looking to tell, and took many scenes and dialogue straight from the video game. Though there are some moments that have been changed ever so slightly, the opening of both the HBO show and the video game are almost perfect reflections of each other.
As illustrated by this video by IGN where several scenes from both “The Last of Us” projects are played side by side, it only takes a few moments to realize that the scenes are lifted directly from the video game, going so far as to even emulate the same angles and perspectives. From Sarah (Nico Parker) waking up, the introduction progresses almost exactly the same, with the only real stand-out difference being where the neighbor attacks — in the game, the infected neighbor shatters through a glass door, whereas the show has the neighbor rush out from her house. However, many other scenes are almost a shot-for-shot remake, including the attempt to escape the chaos of the outbreak and the final moment that sees a soldier make an exceptionally bad call.
In addition, even scenes with Ellie (Bella Ramsey) mimic the look and dialogue of her video game inspiration. This means that for those that have played the video game, this live-screen adaptation is nearly perfect, and one can only hope that the series will continue the trend in future episodes.
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