Left Behind (2014)

The entirety of this short follow-up to 2013's The Last of Us is noteworthy for its focus on the complex, nuanced relationship between Ellie and her friend Riley. As you venture through an abandoned mall, the characters laugh and argue, have serious conversations and goof off. Finally, in a powerfully honest moment, they kiss. Female characters in games are frequently objects of desire, but they rarely get to express romantic impulses of their own. Left Behind is a lovely affirmation of queer sexuality and proof that big-budget, mainstream action games can tell stories that aren’t just about killing.

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