What Naughty Dog accomplished with The Last of Us is nothing short of spectacular. It wasn’t perfect, there were bugs and the stealth bits could’ve used some work, but its brilliantly realized story, fantastic cast of characters, and rich storytelling elevated it above even Naughty Dog’s already very impressive portfolio.
With The Last of Us Remastered, which arrives on the PS4 later this month, Sony sees this version as a way to get their newest fans to experience a game that is by all accounts, a game everyone should experience.
“The Last of Us is considered one of the most significant titles of the last console generation, winning countless awards. It would be almost unfair for all our new fans to never play a game like this,” SCEE product manager Josh Walker told MCV UK. “We’ve looked at PSN data and can see a huge proportion of PS4 players haven’t experienced The Last of Us yet.
“This is quite indicative of the shift in the market and the many players who have migrated from competitive platforms that we’re glad to welcome to PlayStation.”
The remastered version is so much more than a cash-grab, as it will run at full 1080p at 60 fps, bring with it improved graphics — including cut-scene quality character models — the Left Behind single-player expansion, and both the Abandoned Territories and Reclaimed Territories multiplayer map packs. All of that will come with a slightly discounted price of $49.99.
In her glowing review, our very own Vikki Blakecalled Teh Last of Us “immersive interactive storytelling at it’s incredible, terrifying best.”
The Last of Us Remastered is scheduled to arrive on the PS4 on July 29.
