The Last of Us Part I (Remake) | Review Thread

[John Elden Ring]

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Game Information:

Game Title: The Last Of Us Part I

Genre: Action-adventure, third person shooter, survival, post-apocalyptic, thriller, remake

Platforms:

• PlayStation 5 (September 6, 2022)
• PC (TBA)

Media:

Developer: Naughty Dog Info

Developer's HQ: Santa Monica, California, USA

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Price:

• Standard - $69.99 USD
• Digital Deluxe - $79.99 USD | contents
• FireFly Edition - $99.99 USD | contents

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Critic Reviews :


ACG - Jeremy Penter - Wait for Sale

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Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - Recommended

The Last of Us Part 1 was always going to be a divisive title, that's a given. The Quality of Life updates themselves are incredible from the new AI to the combat upgrades but it's still the exact same game you experienced in 2013. If anything, it's a testament to the wizardry at Naughty Dog and how far they've come.

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Dexerto - Daniel Megarry - 8.5 / 10

The Last Of Us is as brutal, challenging, and enjoyable as it always has been. With hugely improved visuals, small but meaningful gameplay changes, and a great range of accessibility options, this Part 1 Remake is without a doubt the definitive version for both newcomers and longtime fans.

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GamesHub - Edmond Tran - 5 / 5

The Last of Us Part 1 doesn't create any lasting memories about the experience that weren't already there from the beginning. For that reason, my thoughts about the game's existence as a product remain dubious. But as a creative work in and of itself, The Last of Us is still exceptional, and I'm happy to have had reason to experience it again, in a new context and an updated format.

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Nextgenbase - @Winstano - 10/10

A true remake of a seminal game, The Last of Us Part 1 doesn't bring anything new to the table from a story perspective, but what it does do is provide the definitive version of one of my favourite titles of all time. Visually breathtaking, it belies its nine year old roots to deliver a spectacular experience. Whether it's worth the money is up to the individual, but Joel and Ellie's story will never look, or feel, better than this.

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Gaming Nexus - Henry Yu - 10 / 10

Naughty Dog delivers again with its timeless masterclass narrative experience, this time rebuilt from the ground up following contemporary gaming standards. With modern graphics and unparalleled performance, The Last of Us Part I is the definitive way to enjoy the multilayered and complex story of Joel and Ellie. It remains a genre-bending action survival game that challenges the status-quo by weaving together multiple elements. An expanded array of accessibility options, gameplay modifiers, and extra modes allows this remake to be experienced by anyone from any background and that's not an easy feat.

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GamingTrend - Richard Allen - 80 / 100

As a game, The Last of Us: Part 1 still deserves a high score after all these years, but I give that score hesitantly, as I am acutely aware that previous releases offer more content and that this release was not created for those who have already played through and enjoyed the game in the past, but rather to welcome in new players or for those who wish to harness the full power of their PS5. While this is the most technically impressive version of The Last of Us that we will likely ever get, it is anchored down by its previous releases, while simultaneously missing important components those versions had, namely the superb multiplayer. Despite some interesting bonus features, new cosmetic items, vastly improved AI, and a few quality-of-life changes, there may not be enough here to justify the purchase for anybody except newcomers. That said, the impressively robust suite of accessibility options is a welcome addition worthy of praise and will hopefully provide an opportunity for a new generation of fans to experience this story.

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Hardcore Gamer - Kevin Dunsmore - 4 / 5

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Merlin'in Kazanı - Ersin Kılıç - Turkish - 82 / 100

Last of Us Part I has managed to modernize the game that was released 9 years ago in terms of gameplay and visuals. Although there is a price problem for those who have just played the Remastered version, I can say that it is an adventure that should not be missed by those who have never played it.

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Multiplayer First - James Lara - 8.5 / 10

If you ask me if I think it's worth it, here's what I'll say: If you're a new player, most definitely. If not, just wait. No one's rushing you to go out and buy this one, and I think it's clear that the target audience is geared towards bringing in new players, rather than catering to the old. It's perfect for new fans, imperfect for old ones.

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Next Gen Base - Ben Ward - 10 / 10

A true remake of a seminal game, The Last of Us Part 1 doesn't bring anything new to the table from a story perspective, but what it does do is provide the definitive version of one of my favourite titles of all time. Visually breathtaking, it belies its nine year old roots to deliver a spectacular experience. Whether it's worth the money is up to the individual, but Joel and Ellie's story will never look, or feel, better than this.

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One More Game - Chris Garcia - Buy

It bears repeating that The Last of Us Part I is an absolutely essential experience. There are no two ways about it; the $70 tag will be a sore point for those who have already played past iterations, which merits waiting for a sale, but the quality and experience brought about by a Naughty Dog release are unmatched.

The visual upgrades are truly noteworthy, upping the drama of each scene and doing wonders for an already stellar script. From the heart-wrenching opening scene with Sarah to the many tense conversations between Joel and Ellie, each line delivered hits harder, making for an unforgettable playthrough.

The suite of accessibility options also opens the game up to a much wider audience. Not content with just copying from The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog has also improved on it by adding options like allowing the players to feel the emotion of the lines delivered through haptic feedback.

Whether or not the game is worth the price tag will be a tricky argument that will persist long after its launch, but The Last of Us Part I is an exceptional title that can stand on its own merits and is the best version of a classic that will be enjoyed by a whole new generation of players for years to come.
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PSX Brasil - Paulo Roberto Montanaro - Portuguese - 100 / 100

Although it doesn't bring as many new features as one might expect from a remake, The Last of Us Part I is an absolute and sublime spectacle from start to finish. It retains all the best qualities that made it a absolute success in its original release and it improves on the technical details that add value to this visceral and impactful journey.

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PlayStation Universe - John-Paul Jones - 9 / 10

There's no denying that The Last of Us Part I might be a tough sell to folks who expected a reworked content offering in line with the overhauled audiovisual presentation and other technical advances. For those with accessibility needs, the lucky few who have yet to experience The Last of Us at all or even just the number of players who want to immerse themselves in the ultimate form of Naughty Dog's opus, The Last of Us Part I makes a more than compelling case for its existence and stands shoulder to shoulder with the best games on PS5.

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PowerUp! - Adam Mathew - 9.5 / 10

Part I is like the in-game axe upgraded with a roll of tape and a pair of scissors. Obviously, the original item was massively bloody capable already—of near perfect design in form and function. Even still, this thing has now somehow become waaay sharper than any sane person could have imagined. Give it even half a chance to get a piece of you, and it's gonna cut deep.

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PushStartPlay - Richard Lee Breslin - 9 / 10

The Last of Us is still a powerful, hard-hitting story that still punches you in the gut to this very day. This remake isn't just a classic of yesteryear, but it's equally a modern-day classic of today.

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Telegraph - Dan Silver - 4 / 5

Naughty Dog have worked wonders to bring their PS3 classic into the PS5 era but the £70 price tag could well put off players

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Too Much Gaming - Carlos Hernandez - 8 / 10

Everything I loved about the first game is intact, now with a visual uplift and a few enhancements. But the changes in The Last of Us Part 1 didn't greatly enhance the finer points of this masterpiece, to an extent that I wouldn't recommend this release right off the gate.

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WellPlayed - Zach Jackson - 9 / 10

While the original will always have its place in the hearts of many players, The Last of Us Part I is the definitive way to experience the beginning of Joel and Ellie's journey, even if the price is a little steep.

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Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 9 / 10

That leads to The Last of Us Part I being both the best version of the game and also extremely difficult to recommend unless money is not a concern. The Last of Us has aged well enough that you don't lose a ton playing the Remastered version, unlike the similar remake Demon's Souls, which took a cult PS3 game that many people had never played and gave it a modern updated release. If you're willing to wait for a price drop or sale, Part I becomes far more appealing because it is a wonderful improvement to an already impressive game. Aside from cost, there's no reason to go back to the older versions, and The Last of Us remains one of the best games in the Sony library.

 

[Shmunter]

Well done my son

 

[ethomaz]

In line with what I predicted… re re releases trend to have lower scores than original the exceptions usually are the ones that add content.

It is a great meta btw.

 

[Vertigo]

I had no idea this was coming out so soon

 

[PropellerEar]

Will wait to see if there will be a good deal on physical copy on release day.

 

[ethomaz]

 

[ethomaz]

I’m really happy Tess is getting a lot of praise in reviews… the new graphical upgrade made her so good.

Edit - The lack of MP is another big complain… I can understand because it was for me the best part of original and where the gameplay shined.

 

[Nym]

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

It's kind of weird seeing some of the reviews stressing about the price, when most of these reviewers get free review copies . But to the people who actually DO have to buy, well....life is full of choices and there are many things we can't buy because they're too expensive.

I don't think that should have a bearing on judging the quality of said thing as less than it may be in actuality because of that fact, though. Although I'm only saying this in general, not claiming any of the actual reviews are in fact scoring it less because of how much the game costs. I guess that's just something to keep in mind if it actually ends up happening, though.

Do they give any examples of how it's hamfisted, immature and outdated and what game narratives are they comparing it to in having this opinion?

Because in the opening paragraphs I see the reviewer comparing it to other films, not games, and I don't think that's entirely fair to do. By that notion, almost every FPS should score lower because most of them have stories inferior to Starship Trooper's. And I know I said some dumb stuff when TLOU2 was coming out (and released) comparing its story to films as well but, well I realize how idiotic that actually was.

Different mediums handle storytelling differently, so it's kind of a bad idea to weigh a game's narrative against that of a film's in any way other than a casual observation. It'd be like me saying don't watch Yu Yu Hakusho because its tournaments are more "hamfisted, immature and outdated" than The Hunger Game's...but they're completely different mediums and stories with different goals and ways of telling their story.

Game reviewers really need to step their game up.

 

[IntentionalPun]

It's kind of weird seeing some of the reviews stressing about the price, when most of these reviewers get free review copies . But to the people who actually DO have to buy, well....life is full of choices and there are many things we can't buy because they're too expensive.

Product reviews exist to inform consumers about whether or not they should buy a product.

Why would a reviewer ignore the price?

Would you expect a car review to not take into account price?

What reviewers are saying directly matches what many TLOU fans, including on this forum are saying.. that it looks cool/nice for new players, but they are priced out of jumping in.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

PAY
Has
No
Limits.®

 

[ethomaz]

ERA had like 4 pages of meltdown over that quote.
Calling bullshit and liars.

Until they realize in UK the price of the game come from 40 (original), 35 (Remaster) to 70 (Part 1) that is indeed close to double.
And Part 1 had indeed removed a whole mode that can be take as half of the game.

Now they moved to...

SCORE: 60

The Last of Us Part 1 is still one of the best games of the last decade and an absolute must-play for newcomers. For anyone making the unforgettable journey with Joel and Ellie for the very first time, this is a five-star experience. Despite that, due to a lack of incentives – aside from the graphical glow-up – as well as a steep price of entry, it's hard to justify a second (or even third) purchase for returning players.

 

[Yobo]

Why are they reviewing only for returning players? Yeah take that into account but the experience is also for new players particularly with the HBO show.on the horizon

 

[rofif]

I feel it gets too low scores.
if a single player game like that came out today.... with such production qualities, it would get 10s.
I don't understand why it should get lower scores than it initially did?

It's always difficult with remakes

 

[Hezekiah]

Disappointed there is no prone or dodge.

Not enough to justify £70 for many which is why there will be some variable scores.

Should have come with Factions 2 as I've said before.

 

[ethomaz]

I feel it gets too low scores.
if a single player game like that came out today.... with such production qualities, it would get 10s.
I don't understand why it should get lower scores than it initially did?

It's always difficult with remakes

Welll... each review remove points for what they think is importante.
Some removed points due the lack of MP... and it is fair the original had an amazing MP.
Some removed points due the price... well Remake/Remaster most of times sells at lower prices than new games but here they are being sold at 70... I think it is fair too Sony should have avoided it with a $50 price.
Some removed points due being the same game experience... and it is fair too... for these that already played the game nothing will be new... same story, same path, same locations, same characters, same gameplay, same plot twist, same ending, etc.... it is really made to gather new players.

Said that avg. 89 is an really great score.

Imagine if Capcom made a REmake like ND did with TLOUPart1 gamers should be hating and sales tanking even worst than what happened with REmake 3.
And to be fair Capcom knows they will have to delivery with REmake 4 and just upgrading the engine/graphics won't get a pass.

 

[rofif]

Welll... each review remove points for what they think is importante.
Some removed points due the lack of MP... and it is fair the original had an amazing MP.
Some removed points due the price... well Remake/Remaster most of times sells at lower prices than new games but here they are being sold at 70... I think it is fair too Sony should have avoided it with a $50 price.
Some removed points due being the same game experience... and it is fair too... for these that already played the game nothing will be new... same story, same path, same locations, same characters, same gameplay, same plot twist, same ending, etc.... it is really made to gather new players.

Said that avg. 89 is an really great score.

Imagine if Capcom made a REmake like ND did with TLOUPart1 gamers should be hating and sales tanking even worst than what happened with REmake 3.
And to be fair Capcom knows they will have to delivery with REmake 4 and just upgrading the engine/graphics won't get a pass.

I feel removing points due to price have boring to do with the game. If so, the scores should be changed in 6 months when it all be cheaper.
Lack of mp is fair I guess but it’s removal does not impact the sp

 

[ethomaz]

I feel removing points due to price have boring to do with the game. If so, the scores should be changed in 6 months when it all be cheaper.
Lack of mp is fair I guess but it’s removal does not impact the sp

Well imo price is part of how you value a game.
For example a small game being sold at $70 should take hits in a score compared to the same game being sold at $40.

After all you are reviewing a consumer product.

I see the same for other products the price reflects in the score of a smartphone or TV for example.

But that is me I guess.

 

[Deleted member 13]

I think the price is too high as well. It should be $39.99.

However, the game should definitely be considered just as great as the initial iteration.

 

[Shmunter]

Ham fisted, immature and outdated? That’s the biggest clickbait nonsense I’ve read all morning, and I’ve been on Twitter.