Summary
- A fan recreated The Last of Us giraffe scene with LEGO, capturing the heartwarming moment.
- The iconic giraffe scene represents hope for Ellie and a calm before the storm in the game.
A crafty The Last of Us fan recreated the iconic giraffe scene with LEGO bricks. While the world of The Last of Us is based on a rather grim premise, some uplifting moments in Ellie and Joel's journey have marked players through the years.
There are several memorable events in The Last of Us, with some violent scenes shockingly affecting players, while others are more heartbreaking. However, despite the ongoing battle for humanity's survival, Ellie and Joel manage to have some encouraging experiences. Among the most beautiful scenes in The Last of Us is the famous "giraffe scene" in which Ellie and Joel encounter a herd of giraffes and even pet one in the middle of Salk Lake City. The heartwarming scene was incorporated into HBO's The Last of Us, but fans have also recreated the incident in other ways. One fan took it upon themselves to build a LEGO version of the giraffe encounter.
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Reddit user RebelRebel_24 shared their incredibly detailed LEGO build of The Last Of Us' giraffe scene, complete with LEGO versions of Joel and Ellie petting the giraffe's head. The fan also shared an instruction manual for others to use, which revealed that 364 Lego pieces were needed to bring the scene to life. Although LEGO has launched multiple collaboration sets with other video game publishers, including Sony, an official The Last Of Us set hasn't been announced yet. However, this does not stop players from sharing their own custom TLOU goods. For example, another TLOU fan created a book nook based on the same emotional scene.
The Last of Us Fan Recreates the Giraffe Scene in LEGO
The importance of the giraffe scene in TLOU lies in how the encounter helps Ellie regain hope in her and Joel's mission to find the Fireflies. It is a defining moment before the game's final act and also works as a calm before the storm for players. More iconic scenes are expected to appear in HBO's TLOU season 2, which will premiere in April 2025. Whether the TV adaptation will meet The Last of Us fans' expectations remains to be seen.
The Last of Us Part 2 left uncertainty about Ellie's next adventure, so fans are eager to find out more in The Last of Us 3. Naughty Dog talked about TLOU 3 recently, with Neil Druckmann explaining how challenging it is to decide a character's future. It is likely that Naughty Dog's current main focus isn't The Last of Us, though, as the studio is developing its new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
The Last of Us
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 94 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- June 14, 2013
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Naughty Dog
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Engine
- Proprietary (overall), Havok (physics)
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Expansions
- The Last of Us: Left Behind
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.
