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AThe Last of Usfan built a bookshelf inspired by one of the most iconic scenes in the game. The Naughty Dog title is best known for redefining the zombie genre with how itportrayed the Infected, as well as the relationships among characters.
First released in 2013,The Last of Usis centered around Joel and Ellie as they travel across post-apocalyptic America while fending off Cordyceps-infected cannibals. Apart from its heart-stopping action, many players resonated withJoel and Ellie’s relationship, which had been described as like father and daughter, and remembered other wholesome moments within the game’s story.
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Probably the most iconicThe Last of Usscene was whenJoel and Ellie encountered a herd of wild giraffeswalking around Salt Lake City. It showed Ellie excitedly petting a giraffe as Joel looked on, which signaled a calm moment after an intense mission in the previous chapter.The Last of Usfan LookNooks decided to immortalize this scene by creating a small bookshelf that had a diorama of the giraffe peeking inside a building. In a Reddit post, they showed different angles of the shelf, showcasing the miniature giraffe and plants used to recreate the scene, and the logos forThe Last of Usand the Fireflies on one side.
In the comments, manyThe Last of Usfans praised LookNooks' creation, even asking if they could order one for their own spaces. One said that the bookshelf’s design was like “looking into another world,” adding that the artist successfully made the scene recreation immersive.
The giraffe scene inThe Last of Ushas captured the hearts of many fans because it served as a respite before the game’s final act. It also gave Joel and Ellie the time to talk about their future plans after they accomplish their mission, hoping to continue their lives freely just like the giraffes.
The Last of Ushas garnered a dedicated fanbase for over a decade, especially after the release of its HBO series adaptation starring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Because of this, many have paid homage to the seriesthrough various artworks, like acharcoal drawing aTheLast of Usfan spent 300 hours on. It just shows the impact the franchise has had on people, and it will continue to make an impression with newThe Last of Usgames reportedly in the works and the HBO series' second season already on the horizon.
The Last of Us Part 1is now available on PC and PS5.
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