The Last of Us Part I

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6.9

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  1. madnedy
    Sep 3, 2022
    6
    "Remake", ha-h, a pitiful cash grab, a shameless corruption of original, a failed attempt to solidify The Golf Club 2020 - that's what it is.
  2. Sparda_84
    Sep 3, 2022
    5
    First off, this is not a remake, is a remaster, and a remaster of a remaster at that...and they had the nerve to charge $70 for it!
    Now, to make it simple:
    If you never played any of the previous versions: buy it. If you only played the PS3 version: maybe buy it on a sale. If you played the PS4 version: dont buy it. And the score is for this re-remaster, not for the game itself,    First off, this is not a remake, is a remaster, and a remaster of a remaster at that...and they had the nerve to charge $70 for it!
    Now, to make it simple:

    If you never played any of the previous versions: buy it.
    If you only played the PS3 version: maybe buy it on a sale.
    If you played the PS4 version: dont buy it.

    And the score is for this re-remaster, not for the game itself, the game itself is an easy 9/10, and as I stated above, if you never played any of the previous versions, you SHOULD buy it.    … Expand
  3. RiseofPalpatine
    Sep 5, 2022
    6
    When it all comes down to it, what does this “remake” do to benefit the playability of this game? We look at remakes like final fantasy 7 and resident evil 2 which completely change the way their stories are composed, the actual gameplay and content and even the way characters are written. Yet this remake does nothing at all, it’s nothing but fresh coat of paint with slightly better AIWhen it all comes down to it, what does this “remake” do to benefit the playability of this game? We look at remakes like final fantasy 7 and resident evil 2 which completely change the way their stories are composed, the actual gameplay and content and even the way characters are written. Yet this remake does nothing at all, it’s nothing but fresh coat of paint with slightly better AI coding and visuals that are (mostly) on par with the sequel. Still doesn’t warrant a $70 price tag in any reality.… Expand
  4. Voodoo123
    Sep 8, 2022
    6
    +Fantastic visual upgrade
    +Great accessibility additions
    -Full price feels like a cash grab -Noticeable pop in at times -Poor 4k 40fps mode performance (this is a review near launch) -No 'instant' SSD load times (very fast under 10 seconds but still it's an official Sony title) -Strangely feels like this could easily have been on PS4? Not really feeling anything next gen here apart from    +Fantastic visual upgrade
    +Great accessibility additions
    -Full price feels like a cash grab
    -Noticeable pop in at times
    -Poor 4k 40fps mode performance (this is a review near launch)
    -No 'instant' SSD load times (very fast under 10 seconds but still it's an official Sony title)
    -Strangely feels like this could easily have been on PS4? Not really feeling anything next gen here apart from resolution/FPS/VRR

    Overall I was happy to run through the game again with the visual update. The price value proposition here is the main reason for the low score and if this had been in the £10-£30 range this would easily be a 8/10. While I understand it is Sony setting the price here, alongside the recently announced PS5 price hike in UK it all leads to a very poor showing from Sony since the PS5 launch and they really seem to be burning all the goodwill from the previous generation. Massive missed opportunity to earn some goodwill from the fans!    … Expand
  5. KieranJames
    Sep 6, 2022
    7
    Still the same great game but released for the third time with no significant upgrades in terms of gameplay or content. Graphically impressive but ultimately not enough to warrant a $70 dollar price tag. Advice for first timers? Buy the Remaster for PS4, it’s the exact same game and much much cheaper. Graphical fidelity is not enough at this price point.
  6. plasticnettles
    Mar 17, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Should have just ended at the farmhouse. I refused to even fight abby, just watched the ending on yt lol… Expand
  7. GoodRoman
    Feb 16, 2023
    7
    If I judge it as remaster - 7/10. Why? Because this game did not need a remaster
    If I judge it as a separate game - 10/10. Why? Because the original game is 10/10
  8. co3676
    Apr 11, 2023
    7
    yedi .
  9. HellsbellsXCII
    Sep 9, 2022
    6
    Greedy naughty dog calling it a remake it’s only graphics that were remade nothing else. Gameplay is same clunky mess it was on ps3.
  10. sotarn
    Sep 18, 2022
    6
    I don't care if it is a cashgrab or not, but for me this game is just a slog. I can't get past how boring I think it is to actually play it.
    After each section I just want to put the controller down and not continue. New room, same **** And after a couple of hours that's what happened and I never looked back.
    There is of course some nice dynamic between Ellie and Joel, but other than    I don't care if it is a cashgrab or not, but for me this game is just a slog. I can't get past how boring I think it is to actually play it.
    After each section I just want to put the controller down and not continue. New room, same **** And after a couple of hours that's what happened and I never looked back.
    There is of course some nice dynamic between Ellie and Joel, but other than that I think the story feels predictable.
    For me this is a boring game with a presumably ok story.    … Expand
  11. TheMightyDemiGo
    Sep 6, 2022
    5
    I would of given it a higher score but I ran into a few bugs that let me down. I fell through the map a few times. I also took the removal of factions into account. Given the price of £70 I expected more. Hopefully in a few patches I can come back and give it a higher score
  12. Manson_fan25
    Sep 7, 2022
    5
    A reskin of an old game that’s already remastered is not deserving of a good review. It’s replayablity is subjective but definitely not worth my time.
  13. Ben1996
    Sep 8, 2022
    7
    10/10 for newcomers but 7/10 for the people who played before, it is just way too expensive for a remake like this.
  14. dislexicpotato
    Sep 14, 2022
    5
    An overpriced unnecessary remake of a game that already received not only a remaster but a 4K update that can be played on PS4 Pro and PS5. TLOU was already overrated to begin with but anyone praising and supporting remakes like this is only doing harm to the videogame industry and encouraging developers to be lazy and uninspired.
  15. Kio22
    Sep 11, 2022
    7
    ...Same as the 2014 remaster of the 2013 version except with even better graphics. Overall, this feels like a forced unnecessary remake because the game play is just as clunky the 2013 and 2014 and not as refined as in The Last of Us Part 2. It just feels like they made this game just to rename it with part 1 in the title because the majority of people didn't like part 2 and they wanted to...Same as the 2014 remaster of the 2013 version except with even better graphics. Overall, this feels like a forced unnecessary remake because the game play is just as clunky the 2013 and 2014 and not as refined as in The Last of Us Part 2. It just feels like they made this game just to rename it with part 1 in the title because the majority of people didn't like part 2 and they wanted to rub it in those people's faces who just want to play the original The Last of Us and pretend part 2 doesn't exist. Overall, still a great game but I recommend just playing the remastered 2014 version cause this one just feels unnecessary and overpriced.… Expand
  16. MaikaChan48
    Sep 15, 2022
    5
    I had recently picked this up to see what the big deal was. This game wasn't all that people were saying it was. It wasn't a waste of $70, but I feel like a $60 price tag would've been fine. The story had some heart to it, but it feels like it was written years ago. Graphics were phenomenal, but high end graphics don't make a game. Controls weren't that great, but it wasn't the worstI had recently picked this up to see what the big deal was. This game wasn't all that people were saying it was. It wasn't a waste of $70, but I feel like a $60 price tag would've been fine. The story had some heart to it, but it feels like it was written years ago. Graphics were phenomenal, but high end graphics don't make a game. Controls weren't that great, but it wasn't the worst thing. Buy this game if you want, but it wasn't for me.… Expand
  17. Blakerton
    Sep 11, 2022
    5
    Good game, but it’s the exact same beat for beat from when I played it in 2009, just looks a bit better. The lighting and animations are significantly more detailed, and a noticeable improvement, but these small changes don’t justify the game’s 70$ price tag. They even cut the factions multiplayer, but charge more than both previous versions. If you’ve played the game before, you aren’tGood game, but it’s the exact same beat for beat from when I played it in 2009, just looks a bit better. The lighting and animations are significantly more detailed, and a noticeable improvement, but these small changes don’t justify the game’s 70$ price tag. They even cut the factions multiplayer, but charge more than both previous versions. If you’ve played the game before, you aren’t missing anything, if you somehow missed the games other releases, I would recommend it. Maybe rent it if you’re interested since it’s very straightforward, and easy to beat in a couple days.… Expand
  18. ArVilla
    Sep 6, 2022
    5
    This is one of the greats as far as Sony IPs, but the $70 price tag on a game that has minimal improvements and dated gameplay mechanics makes this a hard pill to swallow. I'm not so petty as to give this a 0 as some here have, but this is overpriced and incomplete.
  19. Kazzamo
    Sep 4, 2022
    6
    It looks great but you can’t really justify spending $70(more in other countries) on a game that feels so dated and out of place. This would be better as a rental as it doesn’t even have any of the multiplayer features.
  20. Kravenwolf
    Sep 4, 2022
    5
    It has very good graphics, but it’s not what they promised regarding the gameplay, it has new textures and resolution, but it keeps the same Gameplay, Movements, Story and All the same scenes, low fps. The Last of Us Part I: besides, it is also the most Expensive Remake in the History of Video Games, they are selling it more expensive than Resident Evil 2 & Fanal Fantasy VII Remake, butIt has very good graphics, but it’s not what they promised regarding the gameplay, it has new textures and resolution, but it keeps the same Gameplay, Movements, Story and All the same scenes, low fps. The Last of Us Part I: besides, it is also the most Expensive Remake in the History of Video Games, they are selling it more expensive than Resident Evil 2 & Fanal Fantasy VII Remake, but nevertheless they invested much less money and time in it.… Expand
  21. skyline_pj
    Sep 3, 2022
    5
    It is wrong to promote this as a remake. It is right to say that it is a re-remaster.
    It's not cheap, but it's gotten more expensive.
    I don't understand people who praise blindly...
  22. Trai12
    Sep 4, 2022
    5
    Reason for this score is purely based on the price. It's kind of disrespect for the fans to release at such high price and since the only upgrade was graphical. Developers are not their fault but Sony is.
  23. CraigEchols
    Sep 3, 2022
    5
    I'm torn.

    If I'm just reviewing this game and I had never played the original The Last of Us, this would be fantastic. It would be game of the year. The story, the visuals, the atmosphere, the gameplay, it is all fantastic. This game would absolutely compete with Elden Ring for the GoTY title. But... I just recently played the original The Last of Us and while the game is dated in    I'm torn.

    If I'm just reviewing this game and I had never played the original The Last of Us, this would be fantastic. It would be game of the year. The story, the visuals, the atmosphere, the gameplay, it is all fantastic. This game would absolutely compete with Elden Ring for the GoTY title. But...

    I just recently played the original The Last of Us and while the game is dated in some aspects, the truth of the matter is, it is still as good as anyone who remembers playing it for the first time. It is a masterpiece. Then I remembered, I have the Remastered version as well as a PS Plus subscriber an while I didn't really play it (maybe like an hour), it was still everything that I could want. And just to note, the remaster came out 13 months after the original release.

    So it stands to question, why does this remake exist? The truth is, I don't have a good answer. Then when you add in that in reality, this remake is a bloated, expensive ($70), visually updated version of a game that you probably already have, that was also cut in half, I have even less of an answer.

    The only thing I can say is this, if you haven't already played this game, go for it. I would wait for it to go on sale, but go for it. This is probably the best way to play the game and wait for part II as well. But as a person who has the original and remaster (PS Plus) already, I can't recommend it because I questioned why I even bothered renting it while i was playing it.    … Expand
  24. Edd3000
    Sep 3, 2022
    5
    Graphically excellent, but nothing more, it's a shame they missed the opportunity to add mechanics from The last of us 2, the same as 10 years ago but at 70 dollars.
  25. LyokoCypherTV
    Sep 3, 2022
    6
    I don't work in the gaming industry and I am not a game developer but I'm not stupid enough to think that the developers didn't put any work into because they clearly did work hard. Visually in terms of graphics it looks just as good as part 2 but there's really not much else to say in terms of what they have changed. It's mostly the same experience so I only recommend this for people whoI don't work in the gaming industry and I am not a game developer but I'm not stupid enough to think that the developers didn't put any work into because they clearly did work hard. Visually in terms of graphics it looks just as good as part 2 but there's really not much else to say in terms of what they have changed. It's mostly the same experience so I only recommend this for people who haven't played the original or the remastered. I really do appreciate that the people over at naughty dog were thinking about disabled players who also want to play this game by adding the expansive and well detailed accessibility features they carried over from part two. This game does not deserve a zero or a 10. People who do the on either side or just Fanboys looking to start some stupid console war which is for children. If you love games about zombies and the post-apocalypse then this is just for you. If you don't like games that have a mature and dark tone that make you uncomfortable then this will not be for you. One last thing I will say is actually try the game out for yourself and don't listen to people telling you how to spend your money. If you end up loving it that's great and if you don't like it that's fine too. Form your own opinion from your own experience. the only person who decides if $70 is worth it is you.… Expand
  26. FreeRunner29
    Sep 7, 2022
    5
    This should have been a day 1 PS Extra tier release. I made the switch to Sony after being an Xbox kid for the past 21 years....really starting to wonder what all the buzz was about...at least they finally perfected the Dualshock controller.
  27. Violett
    Sep 4, 2022
    6
    Скажу честно - не играл, лишь смотрел на Youtube, тем ни менее считаю должным высказать свое мнение. Судя по тому, что я видел, игра совершенно не изменилась - и это хорошо, потому что та игра, что вышла в 2013 была великолепна. Тем, кто не играл - определенно советую. Но вот лично я, поскольку уже прошел первую версию игры обновленный вариант покупать бы не стал. Невозможно зановоСкажу честно - не играл, лишь смотрел на Youtube, тем ни менее считаю должным высказать свое мнение. Судя по тому, что я видел, игра совершенно не изменилась - и это хорошо, потому что та игра, что вышла в 2013 была великолепна. Тем, кто не играл - определенно советую. Но вот лично я, поскольку уже прошел первую версию игры обновленный вариант покупать бы не стал. Невозможно заново получить те же эмоции, раз уже всё это видел. Если бы версию 2022 года выдавали бы бесплатно или за какую то чисто символическую сумму - я бы поиграл - и то, больше чем на полчаса-час меня бы вряд ли хватило - чисто графику новую заценить. Проходить то же самое второй раз - нет. Лучше бы Сони сделали или полноценный ремейк с переосмыслением оригинальной игры, или пустили бы средства на что-то новое.… Expand
  28. MANXMAN76
    Sep 4, 2022
    6
    This is not a REMAKE its a visually impressive REMASTER from gameplay it is the exact game launched in 2013 and relaunched in 2014 almost nothing gameplay-wise has changed but the combat is smoother to play. The AI has not improved at all and at times it acts worse than the PS3 version with no updates but the visuals for everything look amazingly well done with the new textures andThis is not a REMAKE its a visually impressive REMASTER from gameplay it is the exact game launched in 2013 and relaunched in 2014 almost nothing gameplay-wise has changed but the combat is smoother to play. The AI has not improved at all and at times it acts worse than the PS3 version with no updates but the visuals for everything look amazingly well done with the new textures and incredible facial animations. what's new is that we have the safe and gun upgrade system from part 2 which is OK but it's incredibly disappointing that for $125 AUD=$85USD we only get better visuals and no MULTIPLAYER that is sold separately this is a cash grab just porting the game into the newer engine and adding a few elements from part 2 is not a remake it's more like death strandings directors cut. I will say tho this and demon's souls is what the game industry should now hold standards to for remasters with the visual quality side of things.… Expand
  29. lequocduc2k2
    Sep 4, 2022
    5
    This is THE most impressive, groundbreaking, passionate, amazing REMASTER of all time. A 70-dollar REMAKE!? NO!
  30. Ksduffey1
    Sep 4, 2022
    7
    Having played the remaster many times over I knew what I was getting into story wise and content wise. That said, the extra work done with the accessibility features is phenomenal to allow others the chance to experience what is a phenomenal game. The biggest improvement for me is actually the audio. The rebuilt audio coupled with a really good headset brings the experience of playing thisHaving played the remaster many times over I knew what I was getting into story wise and content wise. That said, the extra work done with the accessibility features is phenomenal to allow others the chance to experience what is a phenomenal game. The biggest improvement for me is actually the audio. The rebuilt audio coupled with a really good headset brings the experience of playing this game to a whole new level. It is a pity that the price tag is what it is, hence my rating of 7. I think it's unfair to add a range of new accessibility features for new players to experience the game then charge them so much for the privilege of it. Definitely worth purchasing if you've got the opportunity to play with a good headset, but not for full retail price unfortunately.… Expand
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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 108 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    100
    The game is a cinematic experience that could make a rock emotional, offering newcomers and seasoned zombifiers alike the chance to experience that jaw-dropping, heart-pounding feeling. [Issue#322]
  2. PLAY
    Oct 15, 2022
    80
    As much as we love the skeleton, the way it’s been built upon here feels like a missed opportunity. The chance to incorporate Part II’s stellar gameplay evolutions into the original heart-wrenching story was there; had Naughty Dog taken it, it could have been a game-changer. Instead, this feels like an obligatory reshoot. Yes, it’s visually stunning (one of PS5’s best), and yes, things have been changed. But the end result? Too familiar. Neat extras are here, like a speedrun mode, behind the scenes videos, and commentary tracks – but we’d hoped for something bolder. [Issue#19, p.74]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 14, 2022
    60
    The original The Last of Us will always be my favourite PlayStation game. The narrative is amazing, the relationship between Joel and Ellie is wholesome and it all culminates into a satisfying story that will bring tears to your eyes. However, I do not recommend the remake. Even though there are extensive graphical enhancements, 60FPS support, DualSense support and a variety of accessibility options, none of this justifies the admission price. And, above all, there was really no need for this remake, the original is perfect as it is and available on PS Plus. Skip it and wait for a fat discount if you are keen to try it.
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