Still to this day, one of the greatest stories told in any video game....
As I completed my 5th playthrough, (2x PS3, 2x PS4 (Remastered), and 1x (Remake). This game has seriously stood the test of time. The Last of Us Part 1 on PS5 is the definitive way to play the game nowadays but I wouldn't bar anyone who has access to it on PS3 or PS4 as the Story remains the same and most of the combat elements. The AI certainly feels like a slight improvement as they feel more "real" and strategize really well to where Joel is when he is hiding but they make it a fair but challenging endeavor unlike the previous versions of the game where they would just randomly walk to places. Graphics and audio are where this remake shines. It uses what seems to be the Last of us Part 2 tech and just makes it so pretty and visceral where it needs to be. Also not to mention it has accessibility features which are not present in the older versions of the game as far as I can remember.
The story is honestly one of the best in gaming. I am sure this sounds like a broken record but there is a reason they adapted this game into a tv show. With that it proves that video game storytelling has much to offer. Very emotional and still packs a punch even after 5 playthroughs and 10 years later.
Overall, I think the Last of us Part 1 is a great standalone experience. One of the best in gaming. Now the elephant in the room is should you buy it for full price. In my opinion, if you have not played the last of us at all and only have seen the show. Absolutely. Worth the price of admission albeit there is no multiplayer but there is the expansion "Left behind" included. If you have played the PS4 or PS3 version of the game, I would say wait for a sale or even have someone gift it to you or even borrow it from a friend to get that itch out of the way. I was gifted this game during Christmas and I was still pretty stoked to play it all things considered. It looks so pretty with the new tech and I was hooked from beginning to end I did not leave disappointed even being familiar with the gameplay and mechanics the game offers. There is a ton of extras such as a Cutscene commentary and comparing the original screenshots from 2013 to the 2023 game. Very nice little extras that I am barely touching the surface on. (NG+, Custom Difficulties, Skins, Models). Certified Hood Classic at the end of the day!
As I completed my 5th playthrough, (2x PS3, 2x PS4 (Remastered), and 1x (Remake). This game has seriously stood the test of time. The Last of Us Part 1 on PS5 is the definitive way to play the game nowadays but I wouldn't bar anyone who has access to it on PS3 or PS4 as the Story remains the same and most of the combat elements. The AI certainly feels like a slight improvement as they feel more "real" and strategize really well to where Joel is when he is hiding but they make it a fair but challenging endeavor unlike the previous versions of the game where they would just randomly walk to places. Graphics and audio are where this remake shines. It uses what seems to be the Last of us Part 2 tech and just makes it so pretty and visceral where it needs to be. Also not to mention it has accessibility features which are not present in the older versions of the game as far as I can remember.
The story is honestly one of the best in gaming. I am sure this sounds like a broken record but there is a reason they adapted this game into a tv show. With that it proves that video game storytelling has much to offer. Very emotional and still packs a punch even after 5 playthroughs and 10 years later.
Overall, I think the Last of us Part 1 is a great standalone experience. One of the best in gaming. Now the elephant in the room is should you buy it for full price. In my opinion, if you have not played the last of us at all and only have seen the show. Absolutely. Worth the price of admission albeit there is no multiplayer but there is the expansion "Left behind" included. If you have played the PS4 or PS3 version of the game, I would say wait for a sale or even have someone gift it to you or even borrow it from a friend to get that itch out of the way. I was gifted this game during Christmas and I was still pretty stoked to play it all things considered. It looks so pretty with the new tech and I was hooked from beginning to end I did not leave disappointed even being familiar with the gameplay and mechanics the game offers. There is a ton of extras such as a Cutscene commentary and comparing the original screenshots from 2013 to the 2023 game. Very nice little extras that I am barely touching the surface on. (NG+, Custom Difficulties, Skins, Models). Certified Hood Classic at the end of the day!
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@LeonardoMF93 although I have my reservations about Part II, I will say I am stoked to continue to play in its visceral improved combat and for 10 dollars why not I will bite haha
Now, is it worth 10 dollars for these nonexistent changes?
@LeonardoMF93 you can find out in my latest review!
I will!
LeonardoMF93
4 months ago