AThe Last of Usfan created a cool cake that looked like it was covered in Cordyceps. Originally released in 2013,The Last of Ushas received many accolades for its immersive storytelling and action-packed gameplay. Its popularity reached new heights after HBO premiered the TV adaptation starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
The Last of Usredefined the dystopian genre with its own take onzombie-like humans collectively known as Infected, who have transformed into bloodthirsty cannibals and monsters due to the Cordyceps brain infection. The Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that originated from contaminated crops, causing the downfall of mankind inThe Last of Us.It’s usually shown as a clump of mushroom-like growths on infected humans and on various surfaces in the game’s world.
Although terrifying,The Last of Us' Cordyceps-infected humans have inspired many fans to create art based on them. Reddit user pinetreesandcake recently shared a commissionedThe Last of Uscake they made that had awesome Cordyceps details made out of buttercream. The cake was mostly white, which made the orange Cordyceps details, including the mushroom-like growths on the sides, stand out more. They also topped the cake with an icing sketch of Joel’s broken wristwatch.
The Last of Us Cake Inspired By Cordyceps
In the comment section, manyThe Last of Usfans praised the Cordyceps-inspired cake, saying that they wanted one of their own. The baker also joked that the cake made them go “yikes” due to its realistic details, and wondered if anyone was able to eat it with no worries. This isn’t the first time someone made a cake inspired by the game’s main antagonist — previously, aThe Last of Usfan made a disturbing Clicker cake.
TheInfected inThe Last of Usappear in various formsdepending on their level of exposure to the Cordyceps fungus. There are currently six known stages of infection across the franchise: Runners, Stalkers, Clickers, Bloaters, Shamblers, and Rat King. It’s possible that more stages might be introduced in the rumored third installment of the game.
The Last of Uscontinues to capture the hearts of fans after Naughty Dog released the first game on PC, while HBO teased thatThe Last of Us 2’s series adaptation is set to premiere next year. The latter may also be teasing apossibleThe Last of Us 2PC portto make the sequel accessible to more people, especially those who haven’t played it.
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Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.
