10 Best Ever Video Game Dads
9. Joel - The Last Of Us
Joel effectively pulls double dad duties in The Last Of Us as not only is he shown to be a fair, kind and loving father to Sarah, but eventually warms to other young protagonist Ellie as he begrudgingly teaches her the survival skills she’ll need to master this infected new world.
As the pair travel, we get to see the layers of Joel peel back and as they fall to the floor so do pearls of wisdom, and we can see Ellie yearning for his approval, going to great lengths to prove herself. And also work on her comedy routine of course.
Joel's assault on the firefly medical facility proves his love for her, that he would be willing to sacrifice the cure for all mankind just so that she wouldn’t have to die. It is possibly one of the most selfish acts in video games, and proves that Joel is not a good person, but he is one hell of a dad.
[JG]