The Last of Us Remastered

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2014
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 19472 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 871 out of 19472
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  1. kendstryker
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    You'll never feel relaxed when playing this game that's what make it so good
  2. everin
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    Tier 2
    + Flawless as an audio-visual experience
    + Compelling marriage between story, world, and gameplay ? Despite how engaging it seems, the game often ends up feeling mentally tedious ? Story and character development is a bit more shallow than it seems on the surface - Game isn't particularly enhanced by having so many different kinds of collectibles, pulls you out of the    Tier 2
    + Flawless as an audio-visual experience
    + Compelling marriage between story, world, and gameplay
    ? Despite how engaging it seems, the game often ends up feeling mentally tedious
    ? Story and character development is a bit more shallow than it seems on the surface
    - Game isn't particularly enhanced by having so many different kinds of collectibles, pulls you out of the experience
    - Particular lack of fun in combat against AI of the zombie enemies    … Expand
  3. psylife
    Apr 1, 2020
    6
    The first thing to note is that the game is surprinsingly short (Hard playthrough) - The absence of uniquely crafted set pieces points towards the fact that the game might have had a lower budget than previous naughty dog productions. Gameplay wise, you are looking at a competent stealth action game, but that does nothing new to advance the genre.

    Let's be clear, as far as stealth    The first thing to note is that the game is surprinsingly short (Hard playthrough) - The absence of uniquely crafted set pieces points towards the fact that the game might have had a lower budget than previous naughty dog productions. Gameplay wise, you are looking at a competent stealth action game, but that does nothing new to advance the genre.

    Let's be clear, as far as stealth options are concerned, you get to chose between throwing a brick, or a bottle, that's it. There are no exciting environmental opportunities to leverage, no interesting situational obstacles to deal with, and boredom sets in as, you deal with fairly identical situations, over, and over. Think of Uncharted, with extra boring interruptions, walking sections, and with the fun action bits removed. They also got rid of the puzzles too since you now get to play with bricks and ladders.

    The crafting and looting is competently handled, but there is really nothing in terms of gadgets or skill tree worth praising above and beyond the competition.

    And that's my problem, in the light of all of these observations, it is difficult for me to accept the praise the game has garnered. Maybe an exceptional scenario and plot could have justified the praises, but considering how cliche and predictable the story is, it is that much more difficult to reconcile myself with its critical success.

    Yes, the acting, music, presentation and production value is a cut above the competition, but as far as 2013 release games, I can think of so many games that easily outclass The last of us in terms of game and level design, pacing, mechanics, and player agency. Games such as Tomb raider, Blacklist, GTAV, not only do more, but they do it better - and if we wanted to draw a comparison with a game that more closely resembles the last of us, Spec ops: The line is the more successful of the two in realizing both its game-play and story-telling ambitions.

    The last of us remains a moderately enjoyable game, it does have a few saving graces in terms of scenario and game-play (like the hunting sandbox at the beginning of the winter chapter), but it is far too repetitive and limited in scope to be considered anything above the best the competition has to offer. It is also worth noting that 2 of Resident evil 4's most memorable, fun, and iconic game-play moments were "borrowed" by Naughty dog, though not as well executed as in Capcom's masterwork.

    As a videogame, The last of us only truly excels at mimicking what has previously been done better on film and TV, yet does very little in terms of intelligent design, and interactive story telling.    … Expand
  4. fijiboy
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    this is probably the best game of the last generation, and the remaster is the best version of it. when it comes to its storytelling, it has many similarities to the uncharted games, but with a much darker tone and even better writing. there is not a single moment wasted in this game, not a single time I was not immensely invested in the gameplay, story and the characters. no other gamethis is probably the best game of the last generation, and the remaster is the best version of it. when it comes to its storytelling, it has many similarities to the uncharted games, but with a much darker tone and even better writing. there is not a single moment wasted in this game, not a single time I was not immensely invested in the gameplay, story and the characters. no other game has ever had me as captivated as this game. It is full of moments in gameplay and cut scenes that I will always remember and always resonate with me, wether it be moments of extreme sorrow, horror, joy, tension, or anger. this one of the most well crafted narratives ever made, if not the most. what really brings this game home for me though is how its gameplay is equally enthralling, always tense and surprisingly engaging and deeper than the surface would suggest, I couldn't find a single flaw in the game, perhaps for a few nitpicks with how certain gameplay moments such as using a plank to bring Elli across water gets used a few times but that's really reaching. Naughty dog has made a name for itself as possibly the best game developers working today.… Expand
  5. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece in every sense of the word. Playing Remastered was my 3rd playthrough so I put it on Grounded mode. Needless to say this is simply how The Last of Us is supposed to be played. Quite possibly the best game I have every played and that's nearly 3 decades of gaming. It looks magnificent, plays perfectly, sounds amazing. The story is beautiful and "real", the characters areA masterpiece in every sense of the word. Playing Remastered was my 3rd playthrough so I put it on Grounded mode. Needless to say this is simply how The Last of Us is supposed to be played. Quite possibly the best game I have every played and that's nearly 3 decades of gaming. It looks magnificent, plays perfectly, sounds amazing. The story is beautiful and "real", the characters are believable, their relationship and how it develops is one of, no the best, most realistically developed in any video game. I love Joel, I love how he relates to Ellie, I think of Ellie as my own, no game has ever had this effect on me before and I doubt any will since. From the opening scenes to the perfect final words, The Last of Us is a masterpiece and will go down in history as one of the best stories ever told. Finally got into the multiplayer, which I normally steer well clear of. This time, from someone who predominantly plays solo games, multiplayer is awesome and meaning full with a really simple but well executed story and excellent, different game types.
    Perfect, there is no other word for it.    … Expand
  6. HenriqueV
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This game is perfect. Graphics and art direction are flawless. The story mode is the best one in a video game ever. Its a proof that games can tell good stories with a very complex and non cliché plot. Game's tempo is also correct. Its not too short, but you don't get that feeling that it shout have been a little longer. It ends where its supposed to.

    I can't forget about the exciting    This game is perfect. Graphics and art direction are flawless. The story mode is the best one in a video game ever. Its a proof that games can tell good stories with a very complex and non cliché plot. Game's tempo is also correct. Its not too short, but you don't get that feeling that it shout have been a little longer. It ends where its supposed to.

    I can't forget about the exciting gameplay, deep characters and the very poignant expansion.

    Easily one of the best games that I've ever played.    … Expand
  7. DanishDan
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Maybe the best game I have ever played in my life, or at least among them. I had high expectations after hearing so much about it, and it lived up and exceeded them. Beautiful, immersive, surprisingly fun multiplayer and fantastic story, definitely recommended!
  8. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    There is not much to say about this game, I have played it on PS3 and the on PS4, still a masterpiece, loved the story telling and ambientation
  9. Legendb2015
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    If there were more games like this, I would have kept my ps4. Everything from the story, immersion, combat and design systems were flawless. This will forever be one of the greatest games I've ever played. I played it back when ps4 launched but forgot to give a proper review for it..if you're on the fence..get it, you wont be disappointed. Last of Us 2 will no doubt be the prime reasonIf there were more games like this, I would have kept my ps4. Everything from the story, immersion, combat and design systems were flawless. This will forever be one of the greatest games I've ever played. I played it back when ps4 launched but forgot to give a proper review for it..if you're on the fence..get it, you wont be disappointed. Last of Us 2 will no doubt be the prime reason for me to get another ps4. Even the multiplayer is fun...watching pubg it seems they copied it alot...think NaughtyDog should sue. Now I just need to remember my old PSN username/password when I get another ps4 to get my digital copy of The Last Of Us back for a 2nd playthrough. I'll save you again Ellie!… Expand
  10. DudeUnknown
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    This is a great game. This isn't really my type of game, but it's amazing. The storyline connects to you in a way that was almost as well as the way Assassin's Creed did. The gameplay is pretty good, but still, Assassin's Creed (for example) was better. I still give it a 10. But if you have the original Last of Us, don't get it, not enough of a new edition.
  11. superfields
    Feb 9, 2015
    10
    Never really played it on the PS3 but I was glad I did on the PS4, an achievement in story telling and gameplay this game is the staple for Sony replacing God of War I believe for years to come.

    I really look forward to the next one though most of the team got canned not sure what happened behind the scenes at SONY but if their recent email leaks give evidence they are a company in    Never really played it on the PS3 but I was glad I did on the PS4, an achievement in story telling and gameplay this game is the staple for Sony replacing God of War I believe for years to come.

    I really look forward to the next one though most of the team got canned not sure what happened behind the scenes at SONY but if their recent email leaks give evidence they are a company in shambles right now. I hope they exit the movie business and concentrate on what they do great electronics and video games!    … Expand
  12. alexmanea
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    You can simply call this game a MASTERPIECE! Everything in this game is flawless. The graphics are out of this world and the combat/shooting system couldn't have been made better and I haven't encountered no bugs whatsoever. It has such an amazing story, that had happened there can have a great impact on you. Another great thing is that you need and will use every weapon and item you have,You can simply call this game a MASTERPIECE! Everything in this game is flawless. The graphics are out of this world and the combat/shooting system couldn't have been made better and I haven't encountered no bugs whatsoever. It has such an amazing story, that had happened there can have a great impact on you. Another great thing is that you need and will use every weapon and item you have, instead of just picking them up and only use one throught the entire game. Those who call this game "overrated", clearly can't see the beauty of a perfect game. Also, the "Left Behind" DLC features a very interesting part of the story. I can't wait for the sequel!… Expand
  13. soy_
    Jul 18, 2016
    10
    for a newcomer that haven't played the game on PS3, i quickly learned what's the huge fuss was all about.

    first of all, this game is one of those "feel good" games. u know... where everything is polished so well, from opening and navigating the menus, to punching your enemies or shooting your weapons, they just feel so satisfying. with that, i won't talk any further about the mechanics    for a newcomer that haven't played the game on PS3, i quickly learned what's the huge fuss was all about.

    first of all, this game is one of those "feel good" games. u know... where everything is polished so well, from opening and navigating the menus, to punching your enemies or shooting your weapons, they just feel so satisfying. with that, i won't talk any further about the mechanics anymore. there's nothing new here, but they're ridiculously good.

    the intro would obviously shatter anyone's hearts -it just happened to have double effect on me since i'm a father to a single daughter. and although nothing really groundbreaking happened until the very ending, i think we all could understand what naughty dog was trying to do; with every cutscenes, dialogues, or alternative conversations, we get to know every character a little better.
    and it worked! the "left behind DLC" doesn't even let us play as joel, but we care. we totally care about what happened to ellie at that time, how she got herself into this mess, etc.

    the multiplayer aren't anywhere as good as the single player campaign, but i found myself a couple of time craving to "down" some opponents on TLoU:R's MP. although the gameplay is probably not that good, finding matches took forever, and the matches itself could get a little frustrating for some rookies, but that polished feel good mechanics from the single player is still here. it's still a decent game to play -hell, it's arguably better than some multiplayer-focused games out there.

    CONCLUSION: although naughty dog doesn't really offer anything new with TLoU:R, but they really polished some true and tried stuff for this game, and took it even higher a couple of notches.

    FINAL VERDICT: if u haven't played the last of us, get this game. find out what's the fuss was all about. keep ur expectations low, but be prepared to be amazed ;)    … Expand
  14. Ham_Critic
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Holy Hell!

    This is one of the best game ever created on last gen, and now it's available on current gen. The Story is one of the best ever created in video game history. The gameplay is really good and the multiplayer is a good addition. I had to make this review short, but overall this game is amazing.
    10/10
  15. Vzhik
    Jun 2, 2019
    6
    Проходил игру три года. Вроде все хорошо - и персонажи отлично переданы, и общение у них интересное, но... Они идут и идут.. идут и идут.. уже и 20 раз показали где будут а они всё идут и идут. Очень однообразный и затянутый процесс. Всё время откладывал со словами "ну потом как-нибудь". А "потом" почему-то не вспоминалось.
    Некоторые стычки с врагами через чур быстросмертельные. По 10 раз    Проходил игру три года. Вроде все хорошо - и персонажи отлично переданы, и общение у них интересное, но... Они идут и идут.. идут и идут.. уже и 20 раз показали где будут а они всё идут и идут. Очень однообразный и затянутый процесс. Всё время откладывал со словами "ну потом как-нибудь". А "потом" почему-то не вспоминалось.
    Некоторые стычки с врагами через чур быстросмертельные. По 10 раз переигрывал.
    В общем шедевр который меня абсолютно не зацепил.    … Expand
  16. J_R_Taylor
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    The Last of Us was a true gem for the PS3, unfortunately it was let down by it's graphics and performance. With the remaster however, this game has got the upgrade that it deserves. While the changes may not be that noticeable in still images, it is definitely noticeable while playing. The game is a lot smoother and runs at an unlocked 60fps, this means that it can and will drop belowThe Last of Us was a true gem for the PS3, unfortunately it was let down by it's graphics and performance. With the remaster however, this game has got the upgrade that it deserves. While the changes may not be that noticeable in still images, it is definitely noticeable while playing. The game is a lot smoother and runs at an unlocked 60fps, this means that it can and will drop below that, but for the most part it remains smooth and the higher res textures are much more pleasing to the eye. Whether you are new to the game or you played it last gen, it's definitely worth picking it up for the PS4.… Expand
  17. BlueEye79
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    Es ist und bleibt das beste Spiel ever. Ein Spiel bei dem wirklich alles passte. Story, Grafik, Setting, die Hauptfiguren, Spielzeit und auch der Multiplayer, einfach alles.
  18. UnKn0wN_DiSeAsE
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    This is one of the most immersing game experiences I've ever had. I actually felt as if I had become Joel, trekking through this deadly, near hopeless world, struggling to survive for just one more day. On occasion, this level of immersion is broken, but for the most part, I truly felt like I had stepped into the shoes of the protagonist. His emotions became mine- the frustration, theThis is one of the most immersing game experiences I've ever had. I actually felt as if I had become Joel, trekking through this deadly, near hopeless world, struggling to survive for just one more day. On occasion, this level of immersion is broken, but for the most part, I truly felt like I had stepped into the shoes of the protagonist. His emotions became mine- the frustration, the elation, the horror, the desperation... and the slow, creeping pall of hopelessness in this dark, damaged earth.

    If you are prone to night terrors or depression, do NOT play this game, because it will alternately terrify you and make you despair for the plight of this lost world. However, if you can handle the mature subjects of the tale, you are in for a real treat, and perhaps the greatest game to ever be produced in the genre of survival horror.

    Yes, this game is scary, to a level I haven’t felt since the original Silent Hill on PS1. I generally felt powerless in this world and some of the enemies (primarily Clickers and Runners) make my stomach tighten with dread. If you're super hardcore, and you want a REALLY scary experience, I recommend you play on Hard difficulty for your first play-through, because the number of supplies (ammo, med kits, shivs, bombs, etc.) that are available on the Normal difficulty level are far too abundant for players who want a supreme challenge.

    On the subject of crafting, this is a component of the game that is easy to learn, and fun to engage in. It further puts you into the mindset of Joel, a man desperate for survival, who has learned to salvage at all available opportunities. Slowly tuning up my weapons was also a lot of fun, though Joel is but a pale imitator compared to his rival protagonists (Nathan Drake, Marcus Fenix, etc.) in other games (but this is a good thing, for it feels realistic, and fits with the tone of the piece). Joel's wobbly aim, perpetual shortage of ammo, and rather sluggish speed make him feel like a real, middle-aged guy who has learned to survive in a dangerous world, not some superhuman who handles everything with grace.

    The stealth aspect is also handled brilliantly, and engaging in it is extremely satisfying. This stealth system is a perfect evolution of that which was established in the Metal Gear Solid series (particularly #2), utilizing a great visual cone and audio circumference for your enemies, which must be studied for vulnerabilities and exploited at every possible opportunity. Determining how to approach each new challenge (lots of trial and error will be involved), and how to successfully clear an area of enemies (generally without being detected, as ammo and health are so limited) is really fun. These challenges become "3D puzzles" in a way, as you must use your noggin to break down enemy patterns and AI reactions, with the added tension of knowing that it only takes one slip-up to result in failure - and these enemies really do make you feel the fear.

    Visually speaking, this game is remarkable, even by next gen standards. The improved graphics of the Remastered edition are immediately apparent to those who of us who played The Last of Us on PS3. Resolutions are incredibly detailed, but even more effective is the silky smooth frame rate. The attention to detail is simply staggering, and it all comes together to further enhance the emotional impact of this unforgettable experience. Gameplay is always more important than graphics in my book, but it certainly helps convey the emotions of the characters when everything looks this darned good.

    The Last of Us is like nothing else. It is, quite frankly, an exhausting experience, one that left my mind reeling with the consequences of my fascinating journey, and the unbreakable bonds I had formed with Ellie and Joel - two fictitious characters who seem unshakably real. I just can’t forget about them, and I can’t forget about what we’ve been through together. It’s not just their story, it’s OUR story. We are family, struggling to survive in a dangerous world. We are the last of us.    … Expand
  19. edvinof
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    As i'm not a gaming veteran i can't really say this is the best game ever made, but it's by so far the best game i've ever played. Go play a match of Battlefield now feels like putting on an album by Blink 182 after an evening of Stravinsky at the Met.
  20. Madrobot13
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    I won't get into the details as I'm sure you know all about it, but the PS4 version has way lest glitches than the PS3. This is up there with Ocarina of time and FF 7, Fallout 3, truly one of the best games out there.
  21. KinkyKid
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    Uno de los mejores juego que he jugado, si no el mejor, con un prologo desgarrador y una historia profunda que parte de entretener te hace reflexionar. La jugabilidad no deja la tensión en todo momento. No pude despegarme de el hasta que lo termine.
  22. DailySalesman
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    Did The Last of Us need to be remastered? No, not really. Did Naughty Dog still do a decent job despite this? Yeah, sure. Graphical improvements and increased frame rate don't really matter to me but I'm happy that all the DLC is included here. I'm not sure I would re-buy a game just for this but my score still stands for the original. Not much is changed for me to be able to change it (IDid The Last of Us need to be remastered? No, not really. Did Naughty Dog still do a decent job despite this? Yeah, sure. Graphical improvements and increased frame rate don't really matter to me but I'm happy that all the DLC is included here. I'm not sure I would re-buy a game just for this but my score still stands for the original. Not much is changed for me to be able to change it (I can't really change it anyway; it's already a 10). Go ahead and grab a copy if you missed out on the original.… Expand
  23. woody98mx
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    The Last of Us: Remastered in simple words is a Masterpiece, every PS4 owner should have this beautifully well crafted roller coaster of emotions.

    "Brick **** Master!" 10/10.
  24. baltowolf
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    I never thought that a game would make me so well, the story and the beauty of this game made me want to play without stopping, just fell in love, this among the best games I've ever played, I never get tired of playing, this game is a work of art
  25. el_prez
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Don't worry about reading any reviews.. don't worry about whether you have a PS3 or PS4. You should already have this game - but if you don't, just buy this game the first chance you get.
    It is, literally, the best game I've ever played with the most immersive story and characters you will actually care about. Let me warn you quickly about the DLC - Left Behind - it's not as awesome as    Don't worry about reading any reviews.. don't worry about whether you have a PS3 or PS4. You should already have this game - but if you don't, just buy this game the first chance you get.
    It is, literally, the best game I've ever played with the most immersive story and characters you will actually care about. Let me warn you quickly about the DLC - Left Behind - it's not as awesome as the stand alone game, so don't let that discourage you, besides you want to play the stand alone first.
    The factions MP online game is incredible but - a word of advice - don't get discouraged as you are repeatedly get wrecked for the first 100 matches - you will get better. Eventually.
    The only negative I can say about this game is that it has raised the bar for every other action/survival horror game I have played and they all come up short to the marvel that is TLOU.    … Expand
  26. davl3232
    Jul 31, 2015
    10
    Deep experience. I usually hate zombie-based stories but The Las of Us is too damn good. The immersion is really strong, prepare to feel everything, amazing graphics, sound effects and animations make you actually feel the world around you, realistic voice and character acting and plot make you feel what the characters feel, from a smile, to a bullet or a tear (or a zombie bite).
  27. eternal_napalm
    May 24, 2015
    9
    A deep, emotional and fun game with great survival stealth action gameplay, excellent characters and open areas to explore. Can be truly terrifying at times but also truly peaceful. High production values everywhere, and very immersive.
  28. Necrophat
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    An incredible game remastered with 60 Frames per second and upscaled resolution and graphics, a masterpiece in all aspects, Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann deserve massive credit.
  29. PeterAlexander
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    The Last of Us presents gamers with one of the most powerful stories ever put to screen. The chilling world created acts as the backdrop to a story which is nothing short of a masterpiece.
  30. kamykoski
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece that changed the market forever. If You own a Playstation and don't know this title You should leave all the stuff that You do and get it. Nothing can ever come close to The Last of Us.
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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 28, 2020
    90
    A post-apocalyptic road trip that offers a fantastic, riveting experience, where destruction and beauty, and hope and despair, get entwined in a way that’s nothing short of genius, The Last of Us is so good that its somewhat repetitive, and occasionally dull gameplay isn’t enough to rob it of its rightful place amongst the video game greats. Therefore, if looking for an unforgettable action-adventure, with strong cinematic sensibilities, and a heavy emphasis in adult, character-driven storytelling, look no further than Naughty Dog’s classic, especially now that the remastered version has made the original even more stunning.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    80
    Visual improvements and three included DLCs don’t justify buying this game again, but if you haven’t played it on PS3 yet, you’re in for long hours of valuable entertainment. [Sept 2014, p.59]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 13, 2014
    100
    One of the best titles of the previous generation is now available in all the next-gen glory and also with all the DLCs. Take it or leave it. [Issue#245]
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