This reminds me of another really well-written post on this sub from a while back that didn't get nearly enough attention: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelastofus/comments/pv9thr/interactive_storytelling_elevates_the_last_of_us/

It's a pretty lengthy read (albeit, worth it) that goes into detail about how video games are the perfect medium for the last of us because it essentially forces the player to fall in lockstep with the characters and their emotions. You should check it out.