Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Fallout and The Last of Us have both been released to stellar reviews, and their biggest differences are encouraging for the future of video game adaptations. For years, video game adaptions have struggled to find their groove in Hollywood, with plenty of renowned games failing to translate into a movie or TV format.
HBO's series needed to tell Joel and Ellie's story as they are the heart and soul of The Last of Us. In contrast, Fallout's lore and expansive universe are what make it so compelling, allowing the show to be about characters that have never appeared before in the franchise. Fallout doesn't try to rewrite the games or erase their history; instead, it embraces what makes them so good and uses this to its advantage.
Starting as strangers and developing a father/ daughter-like relationship makes Joel and Ellie two of gaming's most memorable characters and are why The Last of Us shines. Has Fallout Surpassed The Last Of Us’ Success? Fallout's Incredible Reception Puts It In Competition With The Last of Us Fallout has had an incredible reception since it was released, but it will have a hard time truly surpassing The Last of Us' legacy. The world of Fallout has so many complicated aspects, and while this arguably gives it more room to develop than The Last of Us, it also becomes hard to contain.