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- The Last of Us Part 1 & 2 both won the Game of the Year award the year they were released.
- Due to that, The Last of Us series is the most awarded video game franchise of all time.
- Other notable video game franchises are Resident Evil, Legend of Zelda, and Grand Theft Auto.
The Last of Us series has grown significantly since the second game’s release, and it is now known worldwide. It is also the only franchise where all releases have won the Game of the Year Award.
The Last of Us Part 1 won the most prestigious award in 2013, while Part 2 won in 2020. This is arguably a great feat, and due to that, it is hailed as the most-awarded video game franchise of all time.
Why it matters: A franchise consisting of two games, both of which are critically acclaimed to this level, is a praiseworthy moment.
The Last of Us Part 2 was once the most-awarded video game of all time. However, this was changed after the 2022 The Game Awards, which was completely dominated by none other than the famous RPG Elden Ring.
While Elden Ring holds the crown for having the most awards, The Last of Us series remains the most-awarded franchise ever. The first part is still considered a gem, and it was completely remastered in late 2022.
There was a huge fandom demand for the remaster, and while there were many performance issues, fans were at least happy. Part 2 is where the fandom is a little split, as some found it as good as the first game, but others were hugely disappointed by how the events unfolded.
While the criticism is valid, Naughty Dog nailed the story progression, character development, and plot twists. The developer is worthy of all the praise it gets. Due to the developer’s past work, fans are also demanding a third entry, which is already being considered.
Still, it is pretty surprising for a franchise to hold first place with just two games. Other notable most-awarded franchises are Resident Evil, Grand Theft Auto, The Legend of Zelda, and Final Fantasy.
What do you think of The Last of Us series being the most awarded franchise of all time? Do you think both of the games deserve to be called Game of the Year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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