Highlights

• Last of Us Part 2 fan creations continue to wow the community, with one artist turning a broken PS4 controller into a stunning shadowbox.
• The shadowbox features grafitti from the game as well as overgrown vegetation that covers and surrounds the DualShock 4’s components.
• Despite initial mixed reactions following a plot leak, The Last of Us Part 2 remains a fan-favorite overall thanks to its emotional storytelling and satisfying gameplay.

Ranking among the highest-rated games of all time, The Last of Us Part 2 continues to inspire players, including one artistic fan who created a PS4 shadowbox themed around the iconic game. As audiences gear up for The Last of Us Part 2 to be adapted into the second season of HBO’s The Last of Us drama series, some are sharing their unique fan creations inspired by the hit franchise.

A wide variety of The Last of Us Part 2 fan art has caught the attention of the game’s community over the years, showcasing the longevity of the series’ popularity. Putting a neat twist on the franchise’s core story element, one player has created a one-of-a-kind ode to both PlayStation and The Last of Us.

The Last of Us Part 2 fan Safe-Hope-172 shared a look at the impressive shadowbox schematic they made for a broken PS4 controller. In The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2, the Cordyceps brain infection was caused by parasitic fungi, resulting in the mutation of victims into clickers and other infected monsters. Using a broken PlayStation 4 controller and building upon the Cordyceps fungi premise, Safe-Hope-172 created a stunning The Last of Us Part 2 shadowbox. The gorgeous piece features a 2D-3D schematic of the controller, showing its disassembled parts overgrown with artificial moss, fungi, and flora. References to the graffiti in the game are painted on the back of the shadowbox, along with distressing to make the artistic creation look as though it was pulled straight from the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us Part 2.

My ps4 controller broke a while ago so I made this out of it 🌿
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The Last Of Us Part 2 Remains A Fan-Favorite

In spite of early mixed reactions to the storyline of The Last of Us Part 2, the post-apocalyptic sequel remains a beloved title and one of the most popular PlayStation games of all time. The game’s focus on franchise favorite Ellie helped lead the iconic title to earning a record-breaking number of Game of the Year awards. In the time since the game’s initial release, fans have continued to praise the sequel for its emotional storytelling and satisfying gameplay, both of which build upon the standards set by the first game in the series. While some may still be disappointed at Joel’s role in the second installment in the impactful franchise, The Last of Us Part 2 has maintained a dedicated community and has kept many waiting for another story in the infected world of The Last of Us.

As fans hold out hope for an official announcement about a third installment in The Last of Us franchise, players continue to replay the first and second offerings, finding new tidbits to experience and enjoy. The community remains highly active, and the recent HBO television series has expanded interest in the series. Only time will tell if the success of The Last of Us Part 2 will be enough to bring a third release to fruition.