The Last of Us 2 Fan Plays Through The Game in a Movie Theater

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A Last of Us 2 player has lived the dream of many gamers, after playing the game in a movie theater by themselves. While The Last of Us 2 may have made some controversial story decisions, there's no doubt that it would be amazing to experience it in this way.

Naughty Dog's The Last of Us games are known for being some of the most cinematic video games on the market. Both games' heavy focus on story has proven to be extremely immersive for players, who have become very invested in the narrative since it debuted back in 2013. This approach means that The Last of Us also lends itself well to adaptation to other mediums, too. Last year's The Last of Us TV show on HBO was an enormous hit, widening the franchise's audience even further. Now, one gamer has brought The Last of Us 2 to a movie theater, but not in the way fans might expect.

Redditor UsuallyAnnoying shared photos from the movie theater, which has The Last of Us 2 on the big screen. According to the user, they had to play from the gallery above in order to avoid any issues with input lag, but everything about the experience worked flawlessly. It seems that they're an employee of a small theater, and, in their own words, «my boss is super chill,» giving them access to one of the best Naughty Dog games, the way it deserves to be experienced.

Although most gamers choose to play video games from the comfort of their own home, it's always cool to see players experiencing the medium in places most wouldn't expect. Last year, a Red Dead Redemption 2 fan played the entire game in a mall, showing how with the right story, gamers can become immersed anywhere.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Last of Us franchise. The success of the TV adaptation has ensured its place in pop culture for the next few years, especially with the upcoming Season 2. The Last of Us 2 Remastered was also a hit, bringing the most recent game in the series to the current generation. Recently, Neil Druckmann gave an