Last week, we put the spotlight on The Last of Us Part II Remastered using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:
Review: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is much more than a $10 graphics patch
16.01.2024 - 15:31 / videogameschronicle.com / Ashley Johnson / Neil Druckmann / Jordan Middler / Last Of Us
The Last of Us Part 2 is still one of the best games ever made.
It’s a game that excels in art, level design, performance, writing, visuals, audio design, polish, and a list that could go on endlessly. It’s the best-in-class in so many genres of modern AAA video game development, and that hasn’t changed since 2020. So why was the announcement of this remaster met with such a mixed response?
In short, it’s because Naughty Dog hasn’t put out an original game since The Last of Us Part 2. The studio which was once known for its unbelievably high pace of releases has slowed significantly. Naughty Dog released four original games on the PS3, two on the PS4, and so far, none on the PS5. This can easily be explained by the meteoric jump in production time, expense, and expectation between generations, but that hasn’t stopped some fans from feeling somewhat let down that before The Last of Us Part 2 remastered, the only thing Naughty Dog has released on this generation of consoles is another remake.
While often conflated in arguments against the release, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered doesn’t share much in common with the remake of The Last of Us, dubbed Part 1, instead it’s much closer to the PS4 release of The Last of Us, which Naughty Dog released early in the console’s lifecycle due to the original game pushing the PS3 to the brink.
The Last of Us Part 2 includes the base game, complete with visual improvements that bring the game up to the standard of a PlayStation 5 game. Even in side-by-side comparison videos you’ll probably struggle to really see them, but the change is much more clear when you play the game. The gameplay is far more responsive thanks to variable frame-rate options, which, on supported televisions, provide a mix of the game looking its best and feeling its best, a trademark of other rehomed PS4 titles like Spider-Man and Ghost of Tsushima.
The haptic feedback afforded by the DualSense controller is the best featured in a game since Astro’s Playroom, with care and attention paid to not only intense moments when the controller feels like it’s going to explode but also the serene like Joel polishing a guitar he plans to give to Ellie. In our interview with The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered director Matthew Gallant, he named it as one of his favorite features of the remaster project, comparing it to the “blunt instrument,” of the PS4’s rumble engine.
No Return is the biggest new addition to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. The roguelike mode sees players move through combat arenas from the game, between which they’ll upgrade their weapons, crafting abilities, and more. On the surface, this is a puzzling addition to a game that is literally about escaping a cycle of violence, but in practice,
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engadget.com
25.01.2024 / 20:27
Naughty Dog's behind-the-scenes documentary on The Last of Us Part 2 arrives February 2
The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrived last week, and if the cutscene commentary from the game's director, writer and key actors wasn't enough for you, Naughty Dog has another behind the scenes piece coming. Grounded II: Making The Last Of Us Part II, a documentary on the game's creation, will arrive on February 2 at 12PM ET on YouTube as well as in the game itself. There's a trailer in the remastered game currently, and the full documentary will be added via a downloadable patch. That patch will also have some new skins for Ellie and Abby in the main game.
gameranx.com
25.01.2024 / 16:37
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Documentary Reveals Abby’s Original Fate
With the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, gamers are again going through the emotions of playing this title and the incredibly dark story that Naughty Dog presented to them originally on the PS4. Now, with the PS5 version, fans aren’t just getting the most “aesthetically pleasing version” of the game but also getting insight into what made this game what it was. The documentary attached to the new game brought the voice actors into the mix and creative director Neil Druckmann to explain some of the game’s key moments. But the biggest moment that everyone wanted to hear about was the “final battle” between Abby and Ellie.
screenrant.com
25.01.2024 / 14:23
The Last of Us 2 Remastered: All No Return Challenges and Rewards
Rewards from new boss encounters, hero skins, and game-changing mods are all available in when you complete different challenges in the roguelike No Return mode. The survival missions your chosen character can attempt in a run could unlock additional features. It may take time to meet every goal, but each challenge offers an exciting opportunity.
gamingbolt.com
25.01.2024 / 13:34
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Sold Twice as Much as The Last of Us Part 1 on UK Debut
Naughty Dog has received plenty of criticism of late for the renewed emphasis it’s placed on re-releases, but clearly, those re-releases are paying off for it and Sony. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered launched last week, and it seems to have got off to a solid start where its sales are concerned, having debuted at No. 3 in the weekly UK physical sales charts.
gamerant.com
24.01.2024 / 18:59
The Last of Us 2 Was Originally Going to Kill Off a Major Character
This article has MAJOR SPOILERS for The Last of Us Series
polygon.com
23.01.2024 / 19:23
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has cleared at least one (low) bar
Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have every reason to be skeptical of Netflix’s new show. Even if they hadn’t been legendarily burned by a live-action production before, there’s the departure of the original series’ creators for their own sandbox of upcoming animated Avatar efforts.
screenrant.com
20.01.2024 / 15:13
The Last Of Us 2 Remastered Has One New Feature More Games Should Use
is a bit of a misnomer. It certainly ups the visuals from the original 2020 release of, but it also provides a fair amount of new content. The most significant is No Return, a roguelike game mode, but it also includes three Lost Levels, galleries of concept art, new skins for characters and weapons, a developer commentary track for the main game, and a few more odds and ends. Developer commentary piques interest, and its implementation in the campaign is middling, but the Lost Levels, which also include it, are a revelation.
gamerant.com
19.01.2024 / 20:43
Sony Issuing Refunds for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
Sony is seemingly issuing automatic refunds for some PlayStation 5 gamers that purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for full price when they could have upgraded from the PS4 version for just $10. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is just the latest PlayStation exclusive to get the PS5 upgrade treatment. A variety of PS4 games have been given upgrades on the PS5, with some offering free upgrades and others charging players for the boost.
gameranx.com
19.01.2024 / 18:13
PlayStation Breaks Down “No Return Mode” In The Last Of Us Part II Remastered
It’s true that when The Last Of Us Part II Remastered was announced that many gamers rolled their eyes. This was a PS4 game that was getting a “remaster” for PS5, and it once again felt like a company trying to get a money grab because they knew how popular the game was on a previous system, so they “upgraded it slightly” and then brought it to the newest system. However, we’ll give Naughty Dog credit. Not only did they upgrade the visuals for the title, but they also gave players more to do than in the PS4 version. Key among these additions was “No Return Mode.”
eurogamer.net
19.01.2024 / 14:15
Sony refunds The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered players who accidentally missed £10 upgrade
Sony is issuing refunds to those who purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered full price by accident, if they have it on PS4 already.
digitaltrends.com
19.01.2024 / 11:15
The Last of Us Part 2 almost had a very different ending, according to Remastered commentary
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a strange blend. On one hand, it’s a good excuse to revisit Digital Trends’ 2020 Game of the Year selection. On the other, it’s a bizarre package filled with tone-deaf bonus modes that water down the base game’s own message on cyclical violence. Considering that it’s not as much of a “remaster” as its title implies, I wouldn’t blame most players for skipping it.