Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetis a brand-new IP from Naughty Dog, signaling the first fresh franchise since the introduction ofThe Last of Us. There were a lot of exciting announcements at last year’s Game Awards, butIntergalacticwas definitely one of the most unexpected. While the hopes for a potentialLast of Us Part 3may have dwindled since this announcement,Intergalacticlooks to be a promising story.
Right now, the majority of details surroundingIntergalacticare being kept under wraps by Naughty Dog. Not only is the game taking a big genre turn by going down the sci-fi route, but there also seems to be a compelling emphasis on melee over shooting mechanics.The wait forIntergalacticmight be a long one, but when the sci-fi adventure finally sees the light of day, it will hopefully feature a popularLast of Us Part 2mode on day one: No Return.
The Last of Us Part 2’s No Return Mode Should Be a New Standard For Future Naughty Dog Games
An Action-Packed Roguelike Experience
No Return brought an extra dose of actionand sweat-inducing encounters toThe Last of Us Part 2. This roguelike option gave the game an unexpected way to prolong the lifespan ofPart 2, as it continues to be a fun pastime for a lot of fans of the series. However, one of the most shocking parts about No Return is that it took nearly four years for such a mode to make its debut.
Season 2 of HBO’sThe Last of Usseries premieres on April 13.
What Does No Return Offer?
Intergalactic Seems Perfect For a No Return Mode
An option like No Return is primed to be a great time in a sci-fi setting, butIntergalactichas an even bigger leg up onThe Last of Us Part 2, and that’s combat diversity. InThe Last of Usfranchise, all weapons and combat have to be kept realistic in order to fit the world. Granted, Naughty Dog is skilled at making this realism incredibly fun, butIntergalacticpresents the opportunity for the developer to play around with more out-of-this-world concepts.
FromIntergalactic’s teased laser swordto other futuristic melee weapons and guns, a No Return mode is filled with potential. Of course, there’s no way to know right now if Naughty Dog is set to bring its No Return mode to the action adventure title or not, but at this point, it would be surprising if left out.
Intergalactic’s protagonist, Jordan, is played by Tati Gabrielle. She also takes on the role of Nora in season 2 of the live-action series.
The base has been built for No Return, so theoretically, it shouldn’t be that difficult to work it intoIntergalactic.The mysterious nature ofIntergalactichas made it that much more compelling, and its uncertain setting of Sempiria could boast a variety of fun locations to use as No Return levels, too.
The Wait For Intergalactic May Be a Grueling One
According to prominent insider Jason Schreier,Intergalacticmay be two years away, at the earliest. That wait could easily be longer, too. Such claims should be taken with a grain of salt, but if the wait really is that lengthy, there’s no telling whenIntergalacticwill be ready. As time passes,the secrets ofIntergalacticwill slowly be revealed, and a brand-new version of No Return will hopefully be part of the experience.
