Images from canceled animated shorts from The Last Of Us appear online

[nolifebr]

On the website of the Agency Oddfellows released footage lifted a 20-minute animated film based on The Last of Us. Tape will not work, because Sony, for unknown reasons, decided to cancel the production.

According to the creators, the picture had to tell about the journey of Joel and Ellie from the first part, reminding the fans of the original story, and allowing the newcomers to learn it the first time.

The plot was that the protagonist was a fire somewhere in the woods and started reminiscing about old times. Each episode had a unique visual style, combining "past and present" a single narrative bridge.

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More images at the links:

https://nerd4.life/2020/01/20/footage-short-films-for-the-last-of-us-which-was-canceled-by-sony/

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/202...ned_the_last_of_us_animated_movie_leak_online

 

[Magic-Man]

Those are gorgeous. Love the art style!

 

[Nakenorm]

Maaaan.. that would've been neat

 

[Deleted member 12352]

So like a recap vid for TLoU2 or something?

 

[ASleepingMonkey]

Wonder if they're planning something else to catch people up to speed? Seems like a really great idea that would also interest die hard fans who know the story beats by heart.

 

[stinkyguy666]

Looks sick shame it was cancelled :/

 

[Praetorpwj]

Downgrade confirmed.

But no that looks rather neat! Liking the scope screen.

 

[Memento]

Oh dude, looks gorgeous :(

Now I am sad

 

[Renfran]

Oh wow this is great.

 

[IIFloodyII]

Would have enjoyed that I think. A recap hidden behind a Joel and Ellie campfire story. Love the style too.

 

[rabathehutch]

Wow, that's really unique beautiful art-style would have loved to see it in motion.

 

[Weegian]

You had me up until that last image.

 

[Adamska]

Yeah, I'd have to see it in motion before passing judgment. I also haven't been exposed to any expanded TLOU stuff (there's a comic I think?) beyond the game's own DLC, but I would entertain seeing more of that universe.

 

[nolifebr]

You had me up until that last image.

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It was going to have multiple art styles

 

[Killthee]

Looks neat. I like the jump between styles for each section, especially this one:

 

[Nazgûl]

Nice

 

[HStallion]

Looks neat. I like the jump between styles for each section, especially this one:

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Damn this would have been amazing to see in motion.

 

[Falchion]

Damn that's a shame because that art style is really cool. I do wonder if that was some kind of plot summary video for the first game that would be available to people who skipped it.

 

[Modest_Modsoul]

Cool.

 

[tusk]

the video game barely felt interactive it seemed clear they wanted to make a movie or television series from the outset

 

[HStallion]

the video game barely felt interactive it seemed clear they wanted to make a movie or television series from the outset

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Yes the game with a very well regarded successful multiplayer component that is still active to this day was barely interactive.

 

[trappedinsap]

the video game barely felt interactive it seemed clear they wanted to make a movie or television series from the outset

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Speaking as someone who has played through the game and the multiplayer many times, the game is incredibly interactive and can be taken on in multiple ways.

 

[DirtyLarry]

Damn. Would have loved to see this, especially with the multiple art styles.

The one art style (more cartoony one) really reminds me of these t-shirts that were released. I actually had one. The name of the company is slipping my mind but they did a collaboration with an artist. They do a lot of that type of stuff, all video game related. They also make figures. Fuck, going to see if I can check my email.

I found it. I am pretty sure it was ESC Toy. They did a Last of Us series, but looking back on the designs, was just a similar looking style to the one animation. Definitely do not think it is the sam artist.

 

[NoKisum]

I can only assume Sony would rather have new or lapsed fans just play the first one than fund a whole extra project that tells the same story.