The actor who played Joel believes that The Last of Us has become synonymous with quality and storytelling in games

Troy Baker, known for his role of Joel in The Last of Us series, spoke about the impact of the first part of the game on the video game industry.

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He noted that after the game's release in 2013, it became a benchmark for quality and narrative in the gaming world.

It became like a fridge, like Kleenex, like a brand that means quality and narrative in games

Baker also stressed that after the release of The Last of Us, many developers began to pay more attention to the narrative and quality of their projects, striving to achieve a similar level of depth and emotion.

He mentioned well-known authors such as David Cage of Quantic Dream and Sam Lake of Remedy Entertainment, who also focus on storytelling in their games.

The Last of Us has received numerous awards and accolades from both critics and players alike, confirming its status as one of the most influential games of its time.

Source: Entertainment Weekly