The Last of Us series will finally be unveiled to the general public on January 15th. As usual, the specialized press was able to view the program in preview. Overall, the first reviews are dithyrambic despite some negative points noted. Selected pieces.
The release date of the series The Last of Us is getting closer. The program will be broadcast from January 15 across the Atlantic. The French will obviously have to wait longer since Warner has only indicated that The Last of Us would go out “shortly” without specifying the identity of the broadcaster for France. As a preview, you can still discover the first reviews that have been revealed by the specialized press.
Overall, the first feedback is very positive. The BBC describes the series in particular as “best video game adaptation ever made”. “For players, adaptation is highly skilled but still able to surprise. For neophytes, it’s an encapsulation of the game’s heart and soul – its bloody characters, its polished plot, its mature themes of love and loss”.
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Same story at Empire, which also believes that it is the best game adaptation in history. According to the media, the series perfectly embodies the way in which it is necessary to carry out an adaptation “keeping the things that worked while having the confidence to explore bold new paths, to expand the universe, to do something that stands on its own two feet”.
For its part, The Verge considers the series as “solid” for his ability to “expertly put together a new take on a beloved story in a way that’s almost certain to reach and speak to a wider audience”. For ScreenRant, The Last of Us is “an excellent adaptation, bolstered by stunning performances from an awesome cast”. Game Spot agrees: “Pascal and Ramsey are wonderful as Joel and Ellie. In the first episode, I cried twice watching Pascal play the role of Joel”recognizes the editor.
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The series also garners some negative reviews
On the negative side, Entertainment Weekly points out that it is difficult to know if it is an adaptation or a rerun. “An episode completely changes the canon of the game, but some scenes are recreated shot by shot”points out the journalist. “It can work for neophytes or fans who prefer minimally edited adaptations. But it contributes to the feeling of watching the replay of something else”.
TV Guide claims that “history sometimes seems rushed” and “the series could have broadened its perspective even further beyond the source material”believing that she is “at its peak when it goes beyond the game”. For the latecomers, here is the trailer for The Last of Us :
