Video game fans around the world were surprised to hear that a critically-panned video game is getting a novel adaptation. The video game in question is “The Last of Us,” which was released in 2013 and received a rating of just 2.5 out of 10 from critics. Despite its poor reception, the game has been chosen by Emmy-nominated writer Naughty Dog to be adapted into a novel.

Naughty Dog is no stranger to adapting video games into novels. The company has already released several books based on its popular franchises, including Uncharted and The Last of Us. However, this will be the first time that the company has chosen to adapt a game that was so poorly received by critics.

The novel will be written by Naughty Dog’s Emmy-nominated writer, Neil Druckmann. Druckmann is best known for his work on the hit television series The Leftovers and the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us Part II. He is also the co-writer of the upcoming movie adaptation of The Last of Us.

The novel will be based on the original game, but with some changes to make it more suitable for a novel format. It is expected to explore the characters and themes of the game in greater depth than the original game did. It will also provide readers with a more detailed look at the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us.

While some fans may be skeptical about the novel adaptation, others are excited to see what Druckmann can do with the material. After all, he has proven himself to be a talented writer, and his work on The Last of Us Part II was widely praised. With his experience and skill, there is no doubt that the novel adaptation of The Last of Us will be an interesting read.

It remains to be seen if the novel adaptation will be able to redeem the game’s poor reception or if it will simply be an interesting side project for Druckmann. Either way, it is sure to be an interesting read for fans of the original game and those who are curious about what a critically-panned video game can become when adapted into a novel.