Just finished ‘The Last of Us’—best game story ever?

I finally got around to playing ‘The Last of Us’ and wow, what a rollercoaster! The way the story unfolds with Joel and Ellie really hit me hard. The mix of survival, emotion, and those unexpected moments of humor made it feel super real. Plus, the graphics and sound design totally pulled me into that post-apocalyptic world. I’m curious, did anyone else feel like the relationship between the two characters was the heart of the game? And how did you interpret the ending? I’ve seen some people talk about it being controversial, but I kinda liked how it left things a bit open. Also, if you have recommendations for other games with strong storytelling like this, I’m all ears! What’s your favorite narrative-driven game?