The world has officially entered into the last few hours of 2019, and once the new year begins a new decade will begin as well. As such, there’s been lots of discussion between gamers about the “bests” of the decade;best characters, best stories, and of course, the very best games.
It might be easy for some people to select theirtop game of 2019, but when considering the whole of the decade from 2010 through 2019, that decision suddenly becomes infinitely more difficult. Remembering every game of the last decade takes time, and the 2010s have seen the release of some incredibly iconic titles, but the official PlayStation UK Twitter account asked gamers everywhere to go back and determine their top game of the decade.
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Naturally, the original tweet is getting a ton of responses from gamers, but it’s also getting some more high-profile attention:God of Wardirector Cory Barlog offered up his personal pick for best of the decade–and no, it’s not his own critically-acclaimed 2018 game. For Barlog, the gaming highlight of the decade is none other than Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Us.The choice does make sense;The Last of Usis one of those gamesthat, since its release, has been lauded as a singular creation amongst its peers. It’s a list that few other games are able to achieve, butThe Last of Usis up there with games likeSkyrim,The Witcher 3, and other carefully crafted games that are as close to “perfect” in their genre as it’s possible to get.
WhenThe Last of Usreleased in 2013, it became the new gold standard for storytelling in games, a unique take on the well-worn concept of a zombie apocalypse that used its environment as much as its characters to tell a rich story of loss and family. It’s also acknowledged for its third-person combat that emphasizes stealth and survival–with a small helping of well-placed jump scares too. As one of the last big PS3 releases,The Last of Uswas perfectly poised to lead the new wave of next-generation games, which is just what it did: future critically-acclaimed games likeHorizon: Zero DawnandBarlog’s ownGod of Warfollowed that same story-rich tradition to great success.
It’s always great to see game developers openly praise thelegacy of other gamesfrom around the industry; it says a lot about those who delight in experiencing the work of their peers. And, although there’s sure to be plenty of discourse around peoples' favorite game of the 2010s, Barlog is sure to find plenty of people who agree with his stance onThe Last of Us.
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