Video game clones have existed since time immemorial. It’s quite common to come across blatant copies of popular titles in the industry, albeit with significantly lower budgets and lacking the quality standards of the original games. However, the attention garnered by being a “copy of” often leads these clones to grab headlines, just like in the case of The Last of Us.
The masterpiece by Naughty Dog has encountered a blatant clone within the Nintendo Switch eShop. Its name? The Last Hope: Dead Zone Survival. The name itself is a clear statement of what to expect, but even a quick glance at the gameplay leaves no room for doubt.
Firstly, the main image of the game features a man and a girl seen from behind, just like the iconic cover of the original game. From there, the man’s backpack resembles Joel’s (including his attire), the girl also wears a bright red shirt, a ponytail, and so on. It doesn’t take a genius to see the existing parallels. But there’s more.
Once you watch the gameplay shown in this very piece, you can see that the gameplay attempts to replicate what made The Last of Us successful: an adventure where a man and a girl must navigate through infected-filled environments with stealth playing a key role. However, it falls short in achieving that, as the game’s technical quality is quite poor.
The Last Hope is developed by VG Games and is currently available for a price of €0.99, which is less than the cost of a cup of coffee. If you’re looking for a good laugh, now you know where to turn to.
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