Summary
An eagled-eyedThe Last of Us Part 1fan believes that they have stumbled across Joel Miller’s long-distance girlfriend, Esther, as an NPC based at Tommy’s Dam. Since the franchise’s debut in 2013, there’s been no shortage of praise forThe Last of Us' harrowing tale and its beautiful yet somber environments that are filled with unearthly infected and morally challenged enemies. However, beneath the game’s cold and cruel exterior lies a story of hope, love, and the things people do to survive in such harsh conditions.
Due to the dramatic events surrounding Joel’s daughter, Tess' emotional sacrifice, and a traumatizing encounter involving Ellie at the Lakeside Resort, it’s easy to see why fans think thatThe Last of Ushas one of gaming’s saddest storylines. It’s been 11 years since the Naughty Dog title launched, and fans are still discussing many aspects of the post-apocalyptic game, including some cool and interesting theories.
On Reddit, a player has delved into one of thesetheories, as they believe they have found Joel Miller’s long-distance girlfriend as an NPC hanging aroundTommy’s Dam inThe Last of Us' chapter seven. The poster shares that while they were playing as the game’s protagonist and following Tommy around the outside of the Hydroelectric Dam, an optional conversationwith a woman who is on guard pops up. The woman begins to flirt with Joel, telling him that he looks like Tommy and that she meant that as a compliment. The Redditor mustered up a theory that this could very well be Joel’s girlfriend Esther, who, in a discarded version of the game’s story, lived out by the dam and whom he had a commuter relationship with.
The Last of Us Part 1 Fan Thinks They’ve Found Joel’s Girlfriend
Even though Naughty Dog didn’t establish Esther further in the game, Joel did have a complex relationship withThe Last of Us' Tessthat could be witnessed by players. It is implied that there was more to Joel and Tess' relationship than just being business partners, as the two lived together and their on-screen chemistry was off the charts. Tess' sacrifice early into the game’s story was also the initial catalyst for Joel and Ellie’s journey together.
Finding all of these interesting, and often missable, details throughout the game is a great way for fans to discover coolThe Last of UsEaster eggsas they patiently wait to hear more about whether Naughty Dog will continue with the franchise.
The Last of Us Part I
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Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console.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.- Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog’s latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSense™ wireless controller features, and more.- A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.- Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations, and enhanced exploration and combat.
