Throughout life there are undoubtedly some memorable experiences that you would just like to forget so that there is another chance to enjoy the moment again. And thanks to improved technology, the world of games can do just that with remakes and remasters.
For Naughty Dog’s latest action-adventure project, The Last of Us Part I, the intimate familiarity of how everything plays out is replaced by the astonishing detail that breathes new life into the 2013 masterpiece, adding to the emotional stakes.
The elephant in the room that needs to be addressed is definitely the justification for whether this remake should exist at its current price of $97.90, and it’s going to be hard to find a reason to lower the cost. support, especially for longtime fans.
But if you’ve never played the original, it’s strikingly obvious that it’s the best way to enjoy one of gaming’s most groundbreaking titles. And for veterans, it’s a great way to see a compelling story through a decidedly fresher lens through the PlayStation 5’s technological breakthroughs.
From the vastly improved lighting and physics systems, the 3D audio that simply brings the world to life with every bloodcurdling scream from the infected, to the amazing facial animations of each character, it becomes clearer why Naughty Dog was adamant about going this route. rather than an intensive overhaul of the systems or the general gameplay.
It certainly brings to mind comparisons to The Last of Us Part II, with this remake giving the sequel a run for its money in graphic fidelity. Old, recognizable areas are suddenly filled with details galore, characters that were never so striking are more fleshed out, and of course, these are the most accurate mo-cap renditions of the many behind-the-scenes actors to be presented to players.
Subtle changes in body language and facial expressions do more to enrich an already strong story than you might expect. Expect the stakes to be much higher and tears to flow more freely with this tale of loss, grief, and redemption in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection.
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Aside from a few animation blunders, it’s going to be hard to see The Last of Us Part I as anything other than a native PS5 game; that’s exactly how good the remake is when it comes to visuals. Even against some of the platform’s latest blockbusters, it can compete, and that’s certainly no small feat.
In terms of gameplay, things are less ideal in the sense that nothing major has changed, but returning players will find an experience much more accessible, smoother and just plain better to play.
The intense combat benefits from an upgrade in the enemy’s AI programming, which means that Joel and Ellie no longer have the advantage. Your enemies will fight harder and smarter, trying to get hold of the pair, often performing flanking maneuvers that will keep even the most experienced player on their toes.
For the moment-to-moment combat, there’s nothing more exciting than emerging through the skin of your teeth, and The Last of Us Part I has had enough of such encounters.
In terms of more specific PS5 upgrades, the use of haptic feedback, as is the case for much of the implementation, increases immersion in exploration and combat. Adaptive triggers do the job too, ensuring that each round fired has weight and weight, keeping the player fully focused on the task at home.
Naughty Dog has also added additional content in the form of outfits, new visible dioramas that fans can easily want in real life, and more specialized modes for the hardcore speedrunning or permadeath crowd. The ability to choose between Performance and Fidelity modes is also welcome.
That contrasts with the aforementioned lack of meaningful gameplay tweaks, and the loss of Factions mode will especially hurt those who had a blast with the multiplayer that put all survival skills to the test.
Ultimately, the true strength of The Last of Us Part I lies firmly in the stories; familiar yes, but never again felt sharply or expressed in both big and small story beats. Players won’t get groundbreaking and innovative gameplay additions with this remake, which is certainly a missed opportunity, but it’s also not exactly a bad deal to see the team’s original vision finally come to fruition.
And that’s the conundrum to be solved for fans, a problem that doesn’t exist for new players discovering the series for the first time or coming after watching the HBO show debuting next year.
For what it’s worth, The Last of Us Part I is an absolute tour de force when it comes to using technology to tell a story that goes deeper this time, with even more detail to amaze those who want to watch so closely. and to amaze. This is an excellent PS5 game that is meant to be enjoyed by all, even if the price may not seem so worth it.
The Last of Us Part I is available now on the PSN Store for $97.90.
Geek Review Score
Overview
The value of The Last of Us Part I remake will be debated forever; what is beyond doubt is the great storytelling that has been taken to the next level and the gameplay that still holds up nine years later.
General
8.9/10
- gameplay – 8/10
- Story – 10/10
- Presentation – 10/10
- Where the – 7.5/10
This article was first published in Geek Culture.
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