(Played before 2023)
For the full review, just check my review of the original, it is the same exact game basically with a coat of paint. Big issue though is the fact that there is no multiplayer which I think they should've ported over, but I get why they didn't want to.
For the full review, just check my review of the original, it is the same exact game basically with a coat of paint. Big issue though is the fact that there is no multiplayer which I think they should've ported over, but I get why they didn't want to.
Have only been able to play a little bit due to all the problems the port has but oh my gosh it's one of the best games I have ever played.
Edit after the game has been mostly fixed and I've completed it. This game is in the top 3 of best games I've ever played, what a beautiful and extremely engaging and fun game.
I'm going to just list and throw things at you instead of trying to put it together in a concise manner since I just finished the game and it's all fresh.
I vaguely knew the end of the game going into it (I did wait 10 years or so to play it after all), but the story is absolutely wonderful, it's enthralling and never once did I feel bored or like "Ugh I just wanna get this game over with.". Every time I felt like "Oh, the end of the game is coming up... darn..." the game ends up giving you another 2-3 hours, and that happens about 4 times (Ish, I don't remember exactly.) and it's absolutely awesome.
One of the only games to do stealth right and make it extremely immersive and fun. Going to replay on the hardest difficulty most likely so I can experience the stealth in an even harder way. (Dishonored 1 and Splinter Cell are the only others I can think of right now that do it well.)
Best visuals of any game I've ever played, it's amazing how much configuration there is in the graphics settings, and also the way they showcase each and every graphics setting is extremely different and vastly useful. It's something you would think would be commonplace in the gaming industry but absolutely isn't, I don't think I've ever played a game that was as indepth for graphics settings as The Last of Us is.
If you had to show a videogame to an alien civilization this would be one of the ones you chose, if not the first one you picked.
The combat is SO visceral, I wasn't super into using the melee weapons you find around, but the gunplay and the shiv combat is absolutely breathtaking and beautifully animated. It's extremely grotesque too but in a good way, the realism is amazing, I have heard rumors that Naughty Dog suggested and or encouraged their developers to look at real life gore to help with their work. Now I don't know if it's true but it's absolutely 100% easy to believe given how gore looks in the game. I normally am squeamish and tend to hate excessive gore in videogames but it's genuinely likeable and feels extremely on par.
There is so much polish in places where you wouldn't expect it, even just for a few seconds of gameplay, like Joel riding the horse and ducking his head, etc.
The dialogue system is really nice and refreshing.
Still feeling bad about Sarah during the credits, I don't think I have ever been so emotionally attached to a character that had so little time in the actual story. Her part of the game and story is so tragic and I feel so much empathy for it, it hurts a little now even writing this.
I absolutely love it and give it a 10/10, I would be recommending yes in a normal situation but given how bad the release was (I didn't get to play more than a few hours until a week or so after buying it, I tolerated about 70 freezes and maybe 5 ish crashes but then it became unplayable and it would freeze or crash faster than I could progress lol, or it just wouldn't boot to the main menu and would lock up at launch), but I want to stand in solidarity with other people that can't get it to run and help be a part of getting it fixed, even if it's a small contribution.
Even during the credits I was already wanting to play it again, I don't think I've ever felt that way about any other game I've ever played.
Edit after the game has been mostly fixed and I've completed it. This game is in the top 3 of best games I've ever played, what a beautiful and extremely engaging and fun game.
I'm going to just list and throw things at you instead of trying to put it together in a concise manner since I just finished the game and it's all fresh.
I vaguely knew the end of the game going into it (I did wait 10 years or so to play it after all), but the story is absolutely wonderful, it's enthralling and never once did I feel bored or like "Ugh I just wanna get this game over with.". Every time I felt like "Oh, the end of the game is coming up... darn..." the game ends up giving you another 2-3 hours, and that happens about 4 times (Ish, I don't remember exactly.) and it's absolutely awesome.
One of the only games to do stealth right and make it extremely immersive and fun. Going to replay on the hardest difficulty most likely so I can experience the stealth in an even harder way. (Dishonored 1 and Splinter Cell are the only others I can think of right now that do it well.)
Best visuals of any game I've ever played, it's amazing how much configuration there is in the graphics settings, and also the way they showcase each and every graphics setting is extremely different and vastly useful. It's something you would think would be commonplace in the gaming industry but absolutely isn't, I don't think I've ever played a game that was as indepth for graphics settings as The Last of Us is.
If you had to show a videogame to an alien civilization this would be one of the ones you chose, if not the first one you picked.
The combat is SO visceral, I wasn't super into using the melee weapons you find around, but the gunplay and the shiv combat is absolutely breathtaking and beautifully animated. It's extremely grotesque too but in a good way, the realism is amazing, I have heard rumors that Naughty Dog suggested and or encouraged their developers to look at real life gore to help with their work. Now I don't know if it's true but it's absolutely 100% easy to believe given how gore looks in the game. I normally am squeamish and tend to hate excessive gore in videogames but it's genuinely likeable and feels extremely on par.
There is so much polish in places where you wouldn't expect it, even just for a few seconds of gameplay, like Joel riding the horse and ducking his head, etc.
The dialogue system is really nice and refreshing.
Still feeling bad about Sarah during the credits, I don't think I have ever been so emotionally attached to a character that had so little time in the actual story. Her part of the game and story is so tragic and I feel so much empathy for it, it hurts a little now even writing this.
I absolutely love it and give it a 10/10, I would be recommending yes in a normal situation but given how bad the release was (I didn't get to play more than a few hours until a week or so after buying it, I tolerated about 70 freezes and maybe 5 ish crashes but then it became unplayable and it would freeze or crash faster than I could progress lol, or it just wouldn't boot to the main menu and would lock up at launch), but I want to stand in solidarity with other people that can't get it to run and help be a part of getting it fixed, even if it's a small contribution.
Even during the credits I was already wanting to play it again, I don't think I've ever felt that way about any other game I've ever played.
PROS:
- The dialogue, the world building, the narrative, Joel and Ellie's relationship, EVERYTHING IN THE STORY DEPARTMENT.
- Performances, especially Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson.
- The tension in every gameplay scene, dealing with clickers and the more horrifying creepy ahh humans that mess with Joel and Ellie.
- Specifically for PS5 version... Graphically looks INSANE.
- The score 👌👌👌
CONS:
- At one point after plenty of hours in the game I started seeing the design flaws which completely broke my immersion. (e.g. looking for ladders, planks, trash cans for Ellie to walk across)
- Personal opinion alert: The narrative is way more effective on the HBO live action adaptation. There's plenty of filler gameplay sequences here.
- The dialogue, the world building, the narrative, Joel and Ellie's relationship, EVERYTHING IN THE STORY DEPARTMENT.
- Performances, especially Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson.
- The tension in every gameplay scene, dealing with clickers and the more horrifying creepy ahh humans that mess with Joel and Ellie.
- Specifically for PS5 version... Graphically looks INSANE.
- The score 👌👌👌
CONS:
- At one point after plenty of hours in the game I started seeing the design flaws which completely broke my immersion. (e.g. looking for ladders, planks, trash cans for Ellie to walk across)
- Personal opinion alert: The narrative is way more effective on the HBO live action adaptation. There's plenty of filler gameplay sequences here.
Yeah, I get it, Last of us is an absolute goldmine so why not remaster a remaster. Well I really don't think this game should be a full price, I can still say, this game is a masterpiece. Story, gameplay, Stealth or shooter sections, some Horror Sections and breathtaking visuals and atmosphere as well as fitting soundtrack.
A singela pior experiência que eu já tive tentando jogar algo no PC. Simplesmente injogável, extremamente mal feito, mal otimizado, mal polido e mal testado. 4 horas esperando a compilação de shaders, 20 minutos para o primeiro loading do save com o jogo instalado em SSD, 100% de utilização do processador com apenas 50% da placa de video sendo usada, jogo pausando sozinho durante gameplay para dar buffer (????) de texturas durante o jogo, crashs constantes, bugs visuais recorrentes. Ainda não descobri se implementaram erroneamente o FSR nesse jogo, pois ele fica incrivelmente feio de dar dó com este ligado na opção de QUALIDADE. Além de tudo isso, ainda apresenta uma performance que faz Cyberpunk 2077 no dia do lançamento parecer o jogo mais bem otimizado do mundo, 30 frames por segundos LIMPO, em uma RX 6600, no médio em 1080p.
After not having a PlayStation console to play the original game on, I ended up buying a subscription for PlayStation Now and played the game streamed from the original PS3 version to my PC and playing with an Xbox controller programmed to be recognized as a PS4 controller. While that was a suboptimal way to experience the game I still enjoyed it very much. Now current day I have a PS5 and the remake is announced and met with differing opinions over whether its needed or not. While I think the original remaster holds up just fine and this remake isn't needed, I still welcome it. So going from streaming it from a PS3 to my PC to now this remake, it was amazing all over again and then some. The graphics of the PS5 really brought the game to a new light and just helps bring one of the greatest games of all time to more people. I really enjoyed myself playing this again and in a different light this time as halfway through playing this game the HBO TV show based on the game came out so it was nice to compare and see things in a new light as I was playing through the second half. Overall its the same game but better than ever and it was an amazing time beginning to end.
The Last of Us Part 1 stands as a landmark achievement in gaming, delivering an emotionally resonant narrative, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals that come together to create an unforgettable experience. From its gripping opening moments to its poignant conclusion, every aspect of the game is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a masterpiece that sets a new standard for storytelling in the medium.
At the heart of The Last of Us Part 1 is its deeply moving narrative, which follows the journey of Joel and Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a fungal pandemic. As they traverse the desolate landscape, players are drawn into a world teeming with danger and despair, yet also filled with moments of unexpected beauty and humanity. The bond that forms between Joel and Ellie serves as the emotional core of the game, driving players forward through a series of harrowing trials and tribulations.
One of the game's greatest strengths is its character development, with Joel and Ellie emerging as two of the most compelling and well-realized protagonists in gaming history. Their relationship evolves organically over the course of the story, as they grapple with loss, betrayal, and the harsh realities of survival in a world gone mad. Every conversation, every gesture, feels authentic and meaningful, thanks in large part to the superb voice acting and motion capture performances of Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson.
In addition to its powerful narrative, The Last of Us Part 1 also excels in its gameplay mechanics, which blend stealth, combat, and exploration into a seamless and engaging experience. Players must carefully navigate each environment, scavenging for resources and avoiding or confronting hostile survivors and infected creatures. The tension is palpable in every encounter, with every decision carrying weight and consequence.
The game's presentation is also top-notch, with stunning visuals that bring its world to life with breathtaking detail and atmosphere. From the overgrown ruins of cities to the lush forests and crumbling buildings, every environment feels meticulously crafted and dripping with atmosphere. The sound design further enhances the immersion, with hauntingly beautiful music and realistic sound effects that draw players deeper into the game's world.
In conclusion, The Last of Us Part 1 is a triumph of storytelling and game design, delivering a powerful and emotionally resonant experience that will stay with players long after the credits roll. With its compelling characters, gripping narrative, and polished gameplay, it stands as a shining example of the artistic potential of the medium and a must-play for any gamer looking for a truly unforgettable experience.
At the heart of The Last of Us Part 1 is its deeply moving narrative, which follows the journey of Joel and Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a fungal pandemic. As they traverse the desolate landscape, players are drawn into a world teeming with danger and despair, yet also filled with moments of unexpected beauty and humanity. The bond that forms between Joel and Ellie serves as the emotional core of the game, driving players forward through a series of harrowing trials and tribulations.
One of the game's greatest strengths is its character development, with Joel and Ellie emerging as two of the most compelling and well-realized protagonists in gaming history. Their relationship evolves organically over the course of the story, as they grapple with loss, betrayal, and the harsh realities of survival in a world gone mad. Every conversation, every gesture, feels authentic and meaningful, thanks in large part to the superb voice acting and motion capture performances of Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson.
In addition to its powerful narrative, The Last of Us Part 1 also excels in its gameplay mechanics, which blend stealth, combat, and exploration into a seamless and engaging experience. Players must carefully navigate each environment, scavenging for resources and avoiding or confronting hostile survivors and infected creatures. The tension is palpable in every encounter, with every decision carrying weight and consequence.
The game's presentation is also top-notch, with stunning visuals that bring its world to life with breathtaking detail and atmosphere. From the overgrown ruins of cities to the lush forests and crumbling buildings, every environment feels meticulously crafted and dripping with atmosphere. The sound design further enhances the immersion, with hauntingly beautiful music and realistic sound effects that draw players deeper into the game's world.
In conclusion, The Last of Us Part 1 is a triumph of storytelling and game design, delivering a powerful and emotionally resonant experience that will stay with players long after the credits roll. With its compelling characters, gripping narrative, and polished gameplay, it stands as a shining example of the artistic potential of the medium and a must-play for any gamer looking for a truly unforgettable experience.