bad dogs The last of us set the standard for cinematic storytelling in 2013. Nearly a decade later, it’s still unbelievable what a stunning feat that game was on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Now it’s back with a remake from the ground up of The last of us part 1 for the PlayStation 5.
The actors’ voice acting and performances took video games to the next level and proved they could hold their own against any big budget Hollywood movie or Netflix TV show. It takes more than a big budget to make a great game with a gripping story. Games like the Last of us part 1 need characters that the player cares about in both the main character and the supporting cast. This list will look at some of the best character-driven games fans of The last of part 1 should play.
7 God of War (2018)
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Released: 2018
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Developer: Santa Monico Studio
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Platform: PC and PS4
One of the most impressive aspects of the god of war reboot was how the series matured. Kratos is no longer a screaming, raging annoyance. Instead, he’s a quieter, more composed warrior coming to terms with fatherhood amid his growing relationship with his son Atreus.
New voice actor Christopher Judge’s fantastic performance has certainly contributed to Kratos’ newfound sympathy. Thanks to the relationship with his son, Kratos grows as a character and shows more empathy as the journey progresses. He tries to teach Atreus how to be strong and capable, but of course he wants to make sure that his son can control his vigor and control his anger. The sequel, God of War: Ragnarok, will be available in Nov 2022.
6 When dusk falls
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Released: 2022
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Developer: Interior Night
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Platform: PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Despite being a horror game, The Last of us part 1 is a character drama that highlights the growing relationship between Joel and Ellie. One of the best character dramas of 2022 is When dusk falls from Interior Night, a studio created by former Heavy rain developer Caroline Marchal.
More of an interactive graphic novel than a movie-like experience like Heavy rain, When dusk falls plays and feels like a TV box. It is a nuanced family drama that unfolds based on the player’s choices. There are moral dilemmas, multiple paths the story can take, and great characters. When dusk falls is available on Xbox Game Pass and is one of the best games on the service.
5 Resident Evil Revelations 2
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Released: 2015
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Developer: Capcom
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Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
After the action-heavy Occupant 5 and resident 6, fans hoped the series would return to its survival horror roots. That hope came true in the spin-off titles Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2. The best of the two is undoubtedly the sequel Resident Evil: Revelation 2, with his support for cooperative play.
Resident Evil Revelations 2 plays perfectly as a single player game as you can switch between characters at will. It’s not as dramatic as The last of us part 1, and – as with all RE games – the style is more in line with a B movie. However, the episodic character portrayed some of the best character development in the series. Even characters like Barry Burton get a chance to shine by portraying his strained relationship with his daughter Moira.
4 icon
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Released: 2001
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Developer: Team Ico
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Platform: PS2 and PS3
Released in 2001, icon stands the test of time as one of the finest examples of games as art. The visual style and sound design are beautiful and timeless. The game has become one of the most influential of all time.
There is a sense of loneliness and despair as the protagonist is left alone as a sacrifice in a gigantic stone castle. However, the main character soon becomes the hero when he rescues a young girl named Yorda. There is a strong bond and camaraderie between the characters as the boy guides Yorda through the castle by hand, defending her from the shadow monsters that lurk within the castle walls.
3 Horizon Forbidden West
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Released: 2022
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Developer: Guerrilla Games
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Platform: PS4 and PS5
Released in 2022, Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to one of the PS4’s best titles, Horizon Zero Dawn. The main character Aloy is usually a solo adventurer, so the character doesn’t have the same kind of companionship that Joel and Ellie have in The last of us part 1.
However, Horizon Forbidden West’s world-building and unique post-apocalyptic setting will delight fans of The last of part 1. Horizon Forbidden West is also a spectacular AAA experience with incredible set pieces. The battles are varied and the characters Aloy interacts with are always interesting.
2 Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
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Released: 2017
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Developer: Ninja Theory
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Platform: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
As one of the most meaningful story-driven action games available, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. It is a linear game and Senua is accompanied on her journey only by the voices in her head. It’s a captivating experience with one of the best sound designs in a generation. It’s a game that needs a headset to appreciate it.
The Pictish warrior Senua is one of the best protagonists of a generation, and her story and character development convey her struggle with psychosis with skill and care. The battles are easy to pick up and beautifully executed. Like The last of us part 1, hellblad’s story stays with the player long after it ends.
1 A plague story of innocence
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Released: 2019
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Developer: Asobo Studio
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Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
It’s hard to fathom that such a beautiful game like A plague story: innocence looks and performs as well as it does, came from a small independent studio. It is a visually stunning game set in 14th century France during the Hundred Years War. It remains one of the best-made stories in two generations.
Amicia is the protagonist of the game, a 15-year-old French girl who is forced to grow up and survive in a dark and violent world. Her family was murdered in their home by soldiers of the French Inquisition. She escapes with her younger brother Hugo, a boy who appears to have supernatural powers. Despite the period and setting, Amicia’s journey echoes The Last of Us Part 1′s Ellie, where childhood is lost and survival is the only way of life.
The last of us part 1 is now available for the PlayStation 5
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