These Seattle’s Prestigious Sites Recreated in the Last of Us II Will Make You Commend the Realism Enveloped in the Game

Often it is seen that in-game landscapes either resemble or are seen to have taken inspiration from real-world sightings. Whether it be just a mountain or a whole highway, real-life infrastructure embedded in video games provide gamers a lively experience. The Last of Us Part II, as it seems, might have implemented a recreation of a famous real-world site in the game.

The Last of Us is one of the most impeccable franchises to ever thrive in the community. The journey of Joel and Ellie in a fictional post-apocalyptic United States encapsulates thrill, surprises, suspense, adventure, love, and uncertainty. Well, to admit, a surprise knocked on our doors as well.

The Last of Us Part II shows a brief recreation of two of the prestigious sites of Seattle

It all started with an Instagram Post by the user “gameruptodate,” wherein a person tried to reflect on the fact that the Seattle Aquarium seems to have been recreated in The Last of Us II. Evidently, it is intriguing to know if this really exists. And to utter surprise and celebration, it actually does.

Luckily, our research train stopped on the correct platform as a YouTube channel by the name “Things Are In Motion” surfaced the real-world depiction, which was seen in the game. As it turns out, The Last of Part II does include a magnificent sight of the Seattle Aquarium, accompanied by a glimpse of The Seattle Great Wheel. For visual aid, one can see the video here.

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Boarding the research train again, our next destination became the point where the players get to see The Seattle Great Wheel and the Seattle Aquarium in the game. After having a glimpse during Ellie’s journey around the city, a full-fledged sighting of the Seattle Great Wheel is seen in the game where Owen and Abbey are seen sitting in one of the cabins of the structure.

Where can the players see the Seattle Great Wheel and the Seattle Aquarium in the game?

Watch the scene when Owen is swaying on the cabins making Abbey scared of the height and doubt if things could go haywire. After a firm request, Owen settles only to sit on the edge of the cabin persuading the reluctant Abbey to come and enjoy the view with him. She exclaimed to not miss training which inspired Abbey to take a leap of faith straight into the green waters.

A scared and worried Abbey takes a dive to ensure he didn’t drown, but he further takes her to the aquarium where they explore the site to find clues and hints of human existence. Thereby, to not throw any spoilers, one has to get to the aquarium after getting teased by Owen and take their journey forward by playing the game on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.

One thing that can be said for sure is that The Last of Us Part II impeccably implements real-world sites to add meaning to the ventures, which surely gives a fruitful result. What real-world inspirations do you recall from any video game? Do tell us in the comments below.

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