The Last of Uscommunity is always finding unique ways to show its appreciation for the award-winning Naughty Dog franchise, whether it be through fan art or cosplay. However, oneThe Last of Usfan did something a bit different, as they remade Joel withinSaints Row.
Whilethe rebootedSaints Rowis not releasing until later this year, players already have access to its character creator via theSaints RowBoss Factory. This neat demo allows players to easily create and share their characters, getting their protagonist ready to go before the game officially launches. A smart bit of marketing that also allows players to jump into the game on day one with a fully created character, many have been testing the limits of the Boss Factory.
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While one Reddit user recentlymade John Wick inSaints Row’s Boss Factory, Redditor RandomGuyOnDaNet90 decided to recreateThe Last of Usprotagonist Joel. Several aspects of the design are spot-on, with Joel’s face even boasting a cut on the nose - implying that he has taken some damage during a fight with a Clicker or other survivors. His dark hair and beard are also quite accurate, with the only suggestion from commenters being the addition of some more distinct eyebrows. Overall, there is a lot to love about the fan’s work.
Perhaps the best aspect of the player creation is the outfit for Joel, as his signature green shirt is present in the creation. While the red lines are a fair bit more prominent than the faded and worn ones on Joel’s actual shirt, theSaints Rowtop is still a fairly good match. Considering how much clothing is present within the Boss Factory, it is not too surprising that RandomGuyOnDaNet90 was able to find something resembling the shirts Joel has worn inNaughty Dog’s games.
This fan’s tribute to Joel is well-timed, as there is plenty of officialThe Last of Uscontent in the works. Players will be taking control of Joel once again later this year, asThe Last of Us Part 1is set to release. Not only is thestandaloneThe Last of Usmultiplayer gameset to drop in 2023, but so too is the HBO series, which will focus on Joel and Ellie and retell the story of the first game. Over the next two years, players will not only be seeing a lot done withThe Last of Usfranchise, but Joel will be getting plenty of love as well.
It will be interesting to see if any otherThe Last of Uscharacters are made within the Boss Factory. FromTessand Ellie to David and Abby, there are still plenty of options to choose from.
The Last of Us Part 1launches on September 2 for PS5. A PC version is in development.
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