Here is what The Last of Part III could look like

The Last of Us Part II was one of my favourite games of the last generation. Neil Druckmann and the team at Naughty Dog created one of the most emotional journeys in video games, which expertly manipulated the player into going through a whole range of visceral emotions. From abject loss, a burning desire for revenge, fear, regret and acceptance. The game was polarizing for many, not helped by right-wing reactionary YouTube grifters turning the game into part of their culture war narrative, but ultimately what I think Naughty Dog achieved will stand the test of time as one of gaming’s best stories.

I thankfully did not have the game spoiled for me going in, and I actually wasn’t the biggest fan of the original game despite enjoying my time with it. I thought Uncharted was where Naughty Dog were at their best, but Part II proved me wrong. I can safely say, I am obsessed with this game even nearly a year since I completed the story of Ellie and Abby. I have consumed all the interviews I could find with the cast and crew, and I highly recommend the insanely well produced 8-episode official Last of Us podcast that features interviews with the creators and acting talent behind both the first and second games (I have listened to it all twice!!).

Be warned, we are going to spoil everything about Part I and II. I am going to pitch what I…