Is The Last of Us "Remake" Worth Playing?

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
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    0:00 Intro
    02:43 Remake versus Remaster
    05:13 Gameplay Upgrades
    06:28 Visual Upgrades
    10:22 New Options Menu
    12:02 Critiques
    13:58 Did This Need A Remake?
    16:32 Closing Remarks
    17:53 Amazingly Awesome Patrons
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  • @repawn3610
    @repawn3610 Рік тому +4016

    I simply don't understand why an already good looking game needs a remake there are hundreds of other ips that's deserve a remake . Bruh

    • @GhostNappa2k10
      @GhostNappa2k10 Рік тому +629

      Simple, a cash grab.

    • @Mr_War_
      @Mr_War_ Рік тому +385

      because $$$. they know Last of Us fans are willing to rebuy the same shit over and over again. happened when they re-released and remastered it to the PS4, the PS5, etc etc.

    • @repawn3610
      @repawn3610 Рік тому +133

      @@GhostNappa2k10 tru like the spiderman PS4 remaster it's like saying look at my new and improved hotdog it has onions on it

    • @IamaPERSON
      @IamaPERSON Рік тому +123

      @@repawn3610 I’d say it’s more like Skyrim re-releases, tbh.

    • @Kono_Dio-Da
      @Kono_Dio-Da Рік тому +81

      @@repawn3610 Spider-Man Remastered was more like a re-release imo, since it's on the same engine and everything

  • @fattony75
    @fattony75 Рік тому +1492

    My issue with this remaster isn’t that it exists - it’s the cost of it that makes scratch my head.

  • @kieranmcccccc995
    @kieranmcccccc995 Рік тому +693

    For me personally, the price tag would have been worth it if they had gone the extra mile and upgraded the gameplay with some mechanics from last of us 2, namely the dodge mechanic. The prone I could have done without, since stealth is already pretty decent, but the melee combat and combat in general had much more depth in part 2 which made it so much more fun, so I was really hoping to see that here.

    • @passionatetechnology8306
      @passionatetechnology8306 Рік тому +12

      I don’t know. I keep seeing what Microsoft is doing with their performance boost and series x updates for older titles and it tends to look on par fidelity wise and slightly faster frame rates then what was done in this title.

    • @passionatetechnology8306
      @passionatetechnology8306 Рік тому +11

      I mean hell, gear 3 and 4 look way sharper. Even the update they made to the gears one ultimate edition from 2014-2015 looks crazy good and these are free updates.

    • @kieranmcccccc995
      @kieranmcccccc995 Рік тому +8

      @@passionatetechnology8306 I understand that, I definitely feel like another year would have benefited this game a lot. Maybe they can put in a patch or two down the line to improve it

    • @passionatetechnology8306
      @passionatetechnology8306 Рік тому +3

      @@kieranmcccccc995 perhaps. I think if people have the remastered version for ps4 that they should definitely get this version for free on the ps5.

    • @shockincj3597
      @shockincj3597 Рік тому +10

      So a dodge mechanic is worth $70? That’s dumb lol

  • @Sanch0000
    @Sanch0000 Рік тому +278

    I feel like the selling point for almost every AAA game for the past decade has been “it sucks to play, but it sure looks good!”

    • @alexanderackerman3807
      @alexanderackerman3807 Рік тому +34

      The better a game looks the more I'm hesitant to play it

    • @WhatAboutThatGuy
      @WhatAboutThatGuy Рік тому +25

      Every indie game is the exact opposite "Look at these stupid pixel/low poly graphics, but the gameplay is the most fun you're going to have in your life!"

    • @toantoan3574
      @toantoan3574 Рік тому +29

      ​@@WhatAboutThatGuy "Look at these stupid pixel/low poly graphics, but the gameplay is the most fun you're going to have in your life"
      I'm not sure if that really checks out for a lot of the recent indie games. Seems to me like the low poly, pixelated graphics itself has became an aesthetics to nostalgia-bait people into buying them for the look, while the gameplay is barebone, ankle-deep. I dont think any generalization really fully checks out on either end of the specturm

    • @WhatAboutThatGuy
      @WhatAboutThatGuy Рік тому +19

      @@toantoan3574 Yes it was rather stupid for me to generalize indies, but I think those games you're talking about are more like cash grabs than actual games, but I meant games like Deep Rock Galactic, not, call of dusk or something

    • @Ale-nv2bo
      @Ale-nv2bo Рік тому

      @@toantoan3574 Yeah most of them suck ass especially the millions of pixel art platformers .

  • @jaythomas468
    @jaythomas468 Рік тому +879

    Okay, so it’s clear that they put considerable effort into the visuals and such, but I’m not so sure it’s as greatly appreciated as it would’ve been had they chosen to remake a game that DOESN’T hold up when viewed through the modern lens (and I don’t care what anyone says but TLOU Remastered on the PS4 still holds up perfectly AND maintains smooth 60FPS performance).
    Again, I don’t begrudge anyone that’s a huge TLOU fan and wants to go out and get this. I’ve just already experienced this game enough times that the visual upgrade isn’t enough to entice me to see it through again right now (I may pick it up when it’s relatively cheap just to have-for at whatever future date I DO decide I want to play through TLOU again).

    • @pooch750
      @pooch750 Рік тому +40

      I agree with this. The only reason I care about this remake is so I can play it on PC.

    • @AndersonClips
      @AndersonClips Рік тому +8

      dude they didn't put any effort. all they did was up the resolution lol.

    • @Crazy_2100
      @Crazy_2100 Рік тому +5

      TLOU 1 with TLOU2 graphics would've been cool, but..... it just doesn't look as nice as TLOU2, so it's just really disappointing to me.

    • @NexZu-
      @NexZu- Рік тому +30

      @@AndersonClips can tell thats not true, they remade the character facial structures and updated majority of the visuals ( probably to make it look more in line with lou2 ). Not something I think was necessary, but hey I'm not buying it anyway.

    • @justjuniorjaw
      @justjuniorjaw Рік тому +26

      @@AndersonClips And you didn't put any effort in checking the difference, it seems like.

  • @PlaidSuitPinstripeWorld
    @PlaidSuitPinstripeWorld Рік тому +627

    In my opinion, remakes should be reserved for games that fell flat at launch due to the technology of the time not being powerful enough to fully realise the vision, we should be remaking the 5-6/10 cult classics not the 9-10/10 masterpieces that still hold up.
    Edit: this got way more attention than I thought it would, so I thought I'd just clarify a few things;
    1) I'm not saying I personally think TLoU is a 9-10/10 masterpiece, I'm just saying thats the general consensus on the game.
    2) since people are replying with their own ideas for cult classic remakes, I thought I'd just share mine. "Beatdown: Fists of Vengeance" who remembers that sh*t? Just me? 😂

    • @Super_Citizen_Paimon
      @Super_Citizen_Paimon Рік тому +27

      @time to leave earth
      *_D E C L I N A T I O N_*

    • @arsenelupin9697
      @arsenelupin9697 Рік тому +82

      That's what you'd do, if you had any artistic integrity and weren't just aiming to milk braindead consumers, with another cynical rehash of something they recognize.

    • @travamongshrubs
      @travamongshrubs Рік тому +17

      Nier replicant lol

    • @HelloChief117
      @HelloChief117 Рік тому +25

      Well, that would take effort, talent and money and corporate hates spending any of those.

    • @aspaceproductions
      @aspaceproductions Рік тому +30

      What about the Resident Evil series? RE1 had flaws but was an instant classic and it had an amazing remake. And RE2/RE3 had remakes that completely altered the gameplay. I agree with you on everything except for games needing to be bad to average for them to benefit from a remake. I think good to great games can still benefit by evolving the gameplay.

  • @bloatatoeminis5976
    @bloatatoeminis5976 Рік тому +165

    seeing a blind person beating the game actually reminded me a game made for blind people, a normal person can also play it and it's very good and fun too. It's called shadow of the crown ( I don remember the actual name). The whole game rely on sound and the sound design is amazing, there is stealth section, combat and a hub area where you walk around and interact based on sound(sound of a smith hamering metal for the gear shop and sounds of people talking for tavern and sounds of church bell for a church) combat is also fully sound based. Basically enemy attack from left front and right, you can block or parry based on timing. You can attack these places too with a light or heavy attack. There is also magic, and archery. The whole game is just a black screen with some particle effect, so you just listen to everything. It's a really really unique and fun game.

    • @phabiorules
      @phabiorules Рік тому +13

      That sounds pretty cool. I'm really happy how gaming is putting an emphasis on accessibility these days.

    • @thatonefpsgamer1339
      @thatonefpsgamer1339 Рік тому +3

      Yeah but the thing is video games require site and not having a blind mode isn't discrimination

    • @mjay6245
      @mjay6245 Рік тому +4

      @@phabiorules Yeah great.. so the .1% can play a handicapped partial experience and the 99.9% can not enjoy anything from all that effort.

    • @alnobleman2884
      @alnobleman2884 Рік тому

      Sounds dumb as shit.

    • @MarkHandlesFeatureBroke
      @MarkHandlesFeatureBroke Рік тому +1

      @@mjay6245 What a strange and jaded take. No one is forcing this game down your throat (though it seems you might enjoy that type of pleasure). Either you have a deep seated issue with audio-only experiences, such as music or audiobooks, or you have some strange grudge with the blind.
      Maybe you hate videogames, and the idea of a blind person being able to experience one in a way that "sees" more towards their world only adds on to the numbers. Or maybe you genuinely tried the game and couldn't figure it out, so you came to this video of all places to express your "big take" on a small indie game that in no way trying to target anyone, including you.
      Unless you're blind I guess.

  • @thabreez456
    @thabreez456 Рік тому +13

    Tess looking older was definitely a good change cause it now makes her look like Joel’s peer in terms of age because in the original she looked like she was in her 20’s

  • @87you87tube
    @87you87tube Рік тому +589

    I believe the 70-dollar price tag is part of the "improved gameplay".
    That is: because there's still some warmth in the story of the first game, the player wouldn't feel miserable enough by modern day standard. So Naughty Dog would rip you off by charging 70 dollars for an un-necessary remaster of a 9-years-old game which lies about being a remake. And by the time the player realized that he's been scammed, he'd be properly depressed, just as planned!

    • @Numek1324
      @Numek1324 Рік тому +1

      Just in time for that person to buy the sequel and promptly blow their brains out from the depression.

    • @STRING3R
      @STRING3R Рік тому +60

      Those naughty dogs

    • @austinbatton4849
      @austinbatton4849 Рік тому

      You virgins really read way to deep into things

    • @queenywenney5388
      @queenywenney5388 Рік тому

      The fuck are you talking about🤣freak

    • @madmax6487
      @madmax6487 Рік тому +32

      "But she's got a new hat" -Smithers

  • @Duskets
    @Duskets Рік тому +166

    This should have been $30, it should have included the multiplayer, and not only the Left Behind DLC but an additional DLC starring Joel and Tommy working as hunters prior to Joel’s arrival in Boston.

    • @DeathhAngel1
      @DeathhAngel1 Рік тому

      Cry more

    • @Duskets
      @Duskets Рік тому +98

      @@DeathhAngel1 Bro if you want to blow $70 be my guest. Absolutely no skin off my back.

    • @totalprocall6894
      @totalprocall6894 Рік тому +25

      Best comment on this whole comment section right here^

    • @jaythomas468
      @jaythomas468 Рік тому +26

      THAT’S WHAT I’M SAYING.
      Content > anything else
      If they had announced that this remake contained ANY KIND OF ADDITIONAL STORY CHAPTER, I would’ve been like, “well, DAMN. Guess I’m buying TLOU FOR A THIRD TIME.”
      But the moment it became apparent that this was like 99% just an audiovisual upgrade (and that they weren’t even going to try and implant some of the improved combat mechanics of TLOU Part II into it), I was like, “nevermind, I’m good.”

    • @spinner1325
      @spinner1325 Рік тому +16

      @@DeathhAngel1 you know you don't have to prohect about how you hate the fact you're getting scammed

  • @AstraVex
    @AstraVex Рік тому +38

    I think the re-done faces of Tess and Bill were done so that they actually look more like their motion capture actors :) And the fact that Tess is supposed to look like she's in her mid-40's, not early 20s 😅

    • @michaelstark8720
      @michaelstark8720 Рік тому +6

      she never looked like early 20s. She looked mid to late 30s. Now she look like she's in her 50s

    • @kouriier6112
      @kouriier6112 Рік тому +11

      hmm no its because attractive women cant exist in modern western games

    • @derkurier2710
      @derkurier2710 Рік тому +1

      @@kouriier6112 unless there underaged or Gay

    • @docicusalignjon
      @docicusalignjon Рік тому

      Am I the only one that liked Tess being younger than Joel? It makes their dinamic way more interesting imo

    • @evryfckinnameistaken
      @evryfckinnameistaken Рік тому

      @@kouriier6112 jerk off to something else

  • @cyberen
    @cyberen Рік тому +99

    I love this man's editing. Well-paced, like the best games are.
    Also nothing has the right to be called a remake unless it's made from scratch. With these modern games, it's unlikely to be from scratch.

    • @BoJangles42
      @BoJangles42 Рік тому +5

      It's a ground-up remake, that also adjusted gunplay, enemy AI, UI, sound, haptic feedback, and other things.
      Funny how no one bitched about the Demon's Souls remake, that make ZERO changes to ANYTHING except visuals.

    • @wonderedrouge
      @wonderedrouge Рік тому

      @@BoJangles42 shut up

    • @dragonbornexpress5650
      @dragonbornexpress5650 Рік тому +5

      @@BoJangles42. One, you're a terrible liar. Two, don't deflect.

    • @checkb0y985
      @checkb0y985 Рік тому +4

      @@dragonbornexpress5650 They're not lying. Watch digital foundry's review on the game. You'll see all the changes they have made. Whether you agree with the game or not, they put a lot of work into making it.

    • @parchemiarz
      @parchemiarz Рік тому

      @@BoJangles42 TLOU can be played in backwards compatibility, as the remastered version was released on the PS4. Same can't be said about Demon's Souls.

  • @theKrabs_11
    @theKrabs_11 Рік тому +377

    It should be £20 or £30 in my opinion, £70 for the same game with only graphical changes is way too much

    • @GhostNappa2k10
      @GhostNappa2k10 Рік тому +80

      We are talking modern Sony here. The very definition of bloody greed, nowadays.

    • @ahmettalhacoskun9169
      @ahmettalhacoskun9169 Рік тому +36

      @@GhostNappa2k10 quite a contrast from 2014 Sony

    • @conformistbastard9842
      @conformistbastard9842 Рік тому +79

      No multiplayer either. So it's actually missing features.

    • @Eedorian
      @Eedorian Рік тому +19

      And without multiplayer.

    • @JackalArtsmith
      @JackalArtsmith Рік тому +50

      £70 and you don't even get the multiplayer either.
      you're literally paying the equivalent of $90 in the US for half a game that looks a little prettier lmao

  • @Thebossstage1
    @Thebossstage1 Рік тому +419

    I'm not denying the remake looks good but there were definitely moments in the video where I questioned whether I was looking at the PS5 remake or the PS4 remaster.

    • @sporkhatsoda4532
      @sporkhatsoda4532 Рік тому +7

      yeah, its mostly the framerate that gives it away which version is which

    • @CH-gb7hf
      @CH-gb7hf Рік тому +13

      @@sporkhatsoda4532 Which is conveniently locked at 30 on ps5 for the remaster

    • @friendofp.24
      @friendofp.24 Рік тому +37

      This entire video I'm questioning that. The PS4 version looks fine and can hold up for at least until the next generation. This remaster happened way too soon. If I have to put effort to scrutinize the scene to realize it's a remaster then it's not worth a purchase.

    • @Hexentric8
      @Hexentric8 Рік тому

      Lol sure

    • @bobsnob3073
      @bobsnob3073 Рік тому +13

      @DigitalAlpha Isn't it also kind of fucked up the "disabled accessable" version comes at a higher price?

  • @mrfatsack6662
    @mrfatsack6662 Рік тому +5

    Hey gman I just wanted to congratulate you're success. I'm nobody but you're reviews have always been awesome and I'm glad more people are recognizing your talent. You're videos are always entertaining and I wish you nothing but the best in the future.

  • @evan258
    @evan258 Рік тому +15

    This is why I am subbed to you, the in depth reviews of games like this that others refuse to go in-depth on. Great video Gman! Keep them coming!

  • @Z-Mikes00
    @Z-Mikes00 Рік тому +114

    This being made wasn't the issue
    It being $70 was. Especially when it's more of a visual upgrade

    • @jothain
      @jothain Рік тому +15

      Actually making remaster of remaster is beginning to be issue.

    • @Neo_Rain146
      @Neo_Rain146 Рік тому +5

      Last time I checked at was like €80 on the PS store. They really are taking the piss

    • @Z-Mikes00
      @Z-Mikes00 Рік тому +4

      @@Neo_Rain146 major rip

    • @Quazzi
      @Quazzi Рік тому

      Games selling for the same have taken less effort to make, at least consider that.

    • @Z-Mikes00
      @Z-Mikes00 Рік тому +10

      @@Quazzi the whole $70 thing is bs anyways. This is just the worst offender. Demons souls had way way more effort put into it

  • @Laxhoop
    @Laxhoop Рік тому +164

    This latest remaster was alright, but it was really strange how, out of nowhere, in the middle of the part where Joel is trying to find a run-away Ellie, a text-to-speech version of Troy Baker’s voice came out of nowhere, and said “This reminds me of that time I mercilessly slaughtered all those zebras”, before jarringly teleporting you to a PS2 looking room, full of Zebras, and a “dead zebra” counter in the top right corner of the screen, with the game only returning you to the normal game, once you’ve mercilessly slaughtered all of the zebras, and spat on their corpses, only for the same text-to-speech Troy Baker to say “I truly hate those majestic creatures, and all who would waste their time saving the life of one, and would mercilessly kill any innocent soul who ever saved one of them zebras”, once you teleport back to the actual game.
    It just kinda came out of nowhere, honestly.

    • @MS.on.YouTube
      @MS.on.YouTube Рік тому +20

      what

    • @Calvin_Coolage
      @Calvin_Coolage Рік тому +33

      Oh shit Naughty Dog hired Sam Raimi?

    • @Couch_Banana
      @Couch_Banana Рік тому +36

      If I ever make my own game, I'll put something like that in, and then NEVER follow up on it. Leave the player wondering to the very end.
      And it'll be thanks to you.

    • @mrchiefbs
      @mrchiefbs Рік тому +2

      @@Calvin_Coolage HAHAHAHAA

    • @alexsilva28
      @alexsilva28 Рік тому

      ​@@Couch_Banana Many games have done that already, MGS3 comes to mind

  • @r.lum.r
    @r.lum.r Рік тому +11

    I loved this review. I really wish Factions multiplayer could've also gotten this upgraded visual treatment. I'm thankful they also added the upgraded version of the DLC in this release, but, man, you're right: the story mode is a heartbreaker to play through again. without multiplayer, i just don't see this as a first day buy. i don't even have a ps5 though so... I'm out anyways, lol.
    i think i will wait for a sale on the pc version tho lol

  • @joshuahagon8269
    @joshuahagon8269 Рік тому +2

    Great review, your edits are always top tier. I think I'm gonna hold off since my buddy and I are doing a couch co op playthrough for Destroy all Humans 2 and we're having an absolute blast with it.

  • @aspaceproductions
    @aspaceproductions Рік тому +237

    One of the most pointless remakes ever. They stress that "its a remake" when it avoids taking advantage of any actual benefits of remakes. It's a remake with the philosophy of a remaster. Truly pointless.

    • @exalted_space9224
      @exalted_space9224 Рік тому +2

      Yep~

    • @djangofett4879
      @djangofett4879 Рік тому +13

      a remaster is just a fancy name for a port. we used to just call it a port.

    • @DV-ou1yu
      @DV-ou1yu Рік тому +7

      @@djangofett4879 No a port is literally the sane gane visually and mechanically lol

    • @NoahDaArk
      @NoahDaArk Рік тому +15

      Unlike, say, the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake. The original is still a phenomenal game don’t get me wrong but it is starting to show its age. Meanwhile The Last of Us was released in the late PS3/early PS4 era which means it still holds up in terms of visuals and gameplay.
      Both are still good games of course, but an RE4 remake makes far more sense then a TLOU remake

    • @theta426
      @theta426 Рік тому +6

      @@djangofett4879 The thing is, the graphical leap from console to console has become so minor that a "port" can just be the same exact thing with no graphical/performance upgrade and that's acceptable, whereas a "port" in the 90s could've meant an entirely different game depending on the technological differences of the consoles. I think it's fair to consider a port and remaster two very different things at this point. Either way I suppose it's pointless semantics though lol

  • @DP12321
    @DP12321 Рік тому +367

    I'm glad you mentioned Max Payne being so replayable. I'd rather spend 5 hours a bit closer to heaven than 50 hours in some tedious Ubisoft slogfest.
    I wish you mentioned the lack of multiplayer on PS5. I have no desire to replay the campaign again, but I've put hundreds of hours in Factions online on PS4. Would be nice to have a more complete game on PS5 instead of this incomplete rehash.

    • @John-996
      @John-996 Рік тому +7

      I love Maxpayne 3 Gunplay is amazing. I do really enjoy the last of us as well.

    • @phrozac
      @phrozac Рік тому +11

      It would definitely have been nice to get a Factions remake as part of this package. However, I think the answer to why they didn't can be found in the question when people ask, "why spend resources on this remake when those resources could be used to make a new game?" The multiplayer TLOU game coming out next year is apparently massive, and that's where those resources are being poured into along with at least one other project, presumably TLOU3 and a new IP.

    • @DP12321
      @DP12321 Рік тому +6

      @@phrozac Yeah the PS5 is a system full of potential. Wake me up when it's a reality. 😴 Maybe when PS5 Slim hits?

    • @phrozac
      @phrozac Рік тому +2

      @@DP12321 Not sure what you're talking about. It's not even 2 years old yet and there's a ton of great exclusive games on PS5 not to mention every cross gen game is better on PS5 than PS4. I look at the PS5 like a PC GPU update with the PS4 being a GTX 970 and the PS5 being an RTX 2080.

    • @DP12321
      @DP12321 Рік тому +4

      @@phrozac A "ton of great exclusives games"? You must be joking.

  • @Kennedy00Louis
    @Kennedy00Louis Рік тому +41

    From my point of view, if there isn't new content, new mechanics, implementation of previously cut content, or not even a reimagination of something from the original, then it's a remaster, doesn't matter if it's rebuilt from 0 in a new engine with new assets and new code, you just made the same game on better hardware and up to date graphics/technology. Plus, it doesn't even have the multiplayer, and it's still a whopping $70.

    • @I-need-2-win
      @I-need-2-win Рік тому +1

      Exactly lmao Naughty Dog thinks we're stupid enough to waste almost 100 bucks for this crap. I feel sorry for the people who bought and played it...Capcom do a better job of adding new and refreshing mechanics into their Resident Evil games and yet Naughty Dog can't do that for shit lmao

  • @Road_to_Dawn
    @Road_to_Dawn Рік тому +2

    The thing about the triggers being flipped was actually present in the PS4 remaster as well. You can pick which trigger set up you prefer in the controls options there, and I imagine you can in the remake too. Just throwing that out there.

  • @saltyjordy
    @saltyjordy Рік тому +203

    Although I am happy this game will eventually be on the PC, I think the price tag of $70 is a joke. If anything, PC players would take the 2013 version just fine. Just seems like NaughtyDog can’t take a break from TLoU

    • @DeathhAngel1
      @DeathhAngel1 Рік тому +1

      Cry more

    • @SunnieJim007
      @SunnieJim007 Рік тому +85

      @@DeathhAngel1 why though, I'm not the one playing on an overpriced potato

    • @nawaf761
      @nawaf761 Рік тому

      @@DeathhAngel1 and you just shut up

    • @newlandpencilnut4754
      @newlandpencilnut4754 Рік тому +21

      @@DeathhAngel1 Eh ps5 has no games.

    • @vokovom-u9332
      @vokovom-u9332 Рік тому +49

      Price???
      Just pirate it. They literally robbed people who wanted a refund fo Tlou 2. Do yourself a favor and just pirate it because they sure do not respect you and don't deserve your money.

  • @willbelasco
    @willbelasco Рік тому +81

    I remember prior to its initial ps3 release, devs were showing off enemy AI how they would hide on the other sides of walls (and maybe some other strategies?), but that never made it to the actual game.
    To your point, couldn’t more work have been put into the mechanics, if they are calling this a remake.
    And if the hiding behind wall mechanic or other tweaks were intentionally not included, like the devs said it wasn’t fun to play against for example, would be cool to have dev notes as behind the scenes content.

    • @joseph2000117
      @joseph2000117 Рік тому +7

      Hyperbithero has a great vid of the downgraded ai

    • @JustinLesamiz
      @JustinLesamiz Рік тому +1

      If they changed the mechanics anymore, they would need to completely reimagine the game. That isn't necessary.

    • @MulleDK19
      @MulleDK19 Рік тому

      All the videos they show at E3 and GamesCom are fake. The AI never did any of what was shown, it was scripted.

    • @dragonbornexpress5650
      @dragonbornexpress5650 Рік тому +16

      @@JustinLesamiz. It's called a remake; That's the entire fucking point of a remake.

    • @wrenboy2726
      @wrenboy2726 Рік тому +15

      @@JustinLesamiz WHOA. You mean they’d have to… like… oh I dunno… REMAKE THE GAME?!?

  • @masterjed1688
    @masterjed1688 Рік тому +1

    Loving the games reviews how you have no filter no bs just straight reviews it's my daily dose of happiness.

  • @TBAG
    @TBAG Рік тому +45

    all they had to do was figure out a way where going prone works with the level design, and also include the TLOU2's combat mechanics (with dodging and stuff) and then it could be actually classified as a Remake rather than a remaster. it would change the gameplay just enough to warrant the hype and stuff. at least in my opinion

    • @someguy2775
      @someguy2775 Рік тому

      Adding anything to the original no longer makes it a remake, it's a different game at that point.

    • @Zeemas
      @Zeemas Рік тому +1

      Yeah, including prone will definitely bump up the value of the game. I actually think though the level design will definitely require some changes to have this. But nevertheless, even so, I'd say $50-60 tops.

    • @mariuszpudzianowski8400
      @mariuszpudzianowski8400 Рік тому

      Dodge should be optional thing that you can turn off and on cause it made Part II too easy, even on Survivor or Grounded.

    • @dragonbornexpress5650
      @dragonbornexpress5650 Рік тому +4

      @@someguy2775. That's literally what a remake is, you clown.

    • @dragonbornexpress5650
      @dragonbornexpress5650 Рік тому

      @@mariuszpudzianowski8400. Disagree; Even then, that can mostly be chalked up to the very mediocre enemy AI rather than the actual mechanic.

  • @carterburkhart4336
    @carterburkhart4336 Рік тому +279

    When I watch comparisons of the PS4 and PS5 version, I feel that the PS4 version just looks more aesthetically pleasing. The lighting is much more vibrant with striking yellows and greens, but now Naughty Dog seems to dull and darken everything down.

    • @STRING3R
      @STRING3R Рік тому +32

      Yeah I noticed that with Uncharted 4 as well, the previous games were so bright and colourful and artistically.

    • @vladalexan
      @vladalexan Рік тому +54

      @@STRING3R seems they gave up the stylized look they had back then for this more muted attempt at realism

    • @breathlessdynasty9928
      @breathlessdynasty9928 Рік тому +1

      Preach

    • @vs1146
      @vs1146 Рік тому +5

      @@breathlessdynasty9928 No, it's bleach.

    • @Messier_-82
      @Messier_-82 Рік тому +2

      I’m sure you haven’t seen Digital Foundry video

  • @merk2364
    @merk2364 Рік тому +333

    I get that there's more work being done here than people are giving them credit for but for a full price release I would have liked to see at least a couple more part 2 gameplay elements.

    • @volvot6rdesignawd702
      @volvot6rdesignawd702 Рік тому +27

      they should have added the last of us 2 (which i personally didnt like but is now bargain bin priced ) with this remake as it would have softened the full price this not so remade remake !!

    • @arvinjay336
      @arvinjay336 Рік тому

      @Merk236
      Merk236
      there is one, when Joel aims his pistol, he will cock the hammer which was not on the original PS3/PS4 but was in TLOU2, I think the gamplay of "Remake" is a 1.5 version of Part II's 2.0

    • @codname125
      @codname125 Рік тому +5

      What you're asking for is a reimagining, they promised a remake and that's exactly what they delivered.

    • @TheMinhthe
      @TheMinhthe Рік тому +14

      @@codname125 a couple of new gameplay mechanics is not gonna reimagine
      it.

    • @codname125
      @codname125 Рік тому +1

      @@TheMinhthe sure, it's still not a requirement for a remake though

  • @mperry94
    @mperry94 Рік тому +6

    I will definitely say that as much as I love the last of us and part 2, the mechanics in part 2, primarily with stealth and combat are immensely better. When I first booted up part 1 I got to the first combat encounter with infected and tried dodging out of the way only to be reminded that this mechanic is not included in this game. I would have liked to see them throw in some new stuff here and there especially for 70 bucks.

  • @j.tgrooms
    @j.tgrooms Рік тому +4

    Paying full price for this is like someone charging dealership price on a used car just because it got a new paint job

  • @Hammond_Beans
    @Hammond_Beans Рік тому +17

    We went from getting 3 games in a series on a console to getting 1 game on 3 consoles. We need to go back.

    • @DV-ou1yu
      @DV-ou1yu Рік тому +2

      Game development is just to pricey now I guess. We didnt even get a new GTA yet we got IV and V on the ps3/360. The f*uck. Lol
      Life

    • @erso_returned2530
      @erso_returned2530 Рік тому +1

      Gotta get back, Samurai Jack.

    • @erso_returned2530
      @erso_returned2530 Рік тому +2

      @@DV-ou1yu "The f*uck."
      You failed at censoring

    • @DV-ou1yu
      @DV-ou1yu Рік тому +1

      @@erso_returned2530 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh snap, I'm for sure getting terminated now

  • @StrLab
    @StrLab Рік тому +54

    Remake of a game 9 years old, a game that already has seen a beautiful remaster, a game that didn't had any serious problems to justify that a "remake" would fix them. And the remake costs more than the original game when it was released!
    Remember reading Steam reviews that C&C remaster was "another cash grab from EA", a remaster of two games from middle 90's, with remastered sound/FMVs/Mod support/Console missions and all the expansions, at the cost of 20 bucks = "cash grab"...
    Talking about cash grab...

    • @miguelcondadoolivar5149
      @miguelcondadoolivar5149 Рік тому +2

      What's C&C?

    • @Numek1324
      @Numek1324 Рік тому +5

      @@miguelcondadoolivar5149 command and conquer, I believe; Could be wrong

    • @TheMusic4Soul
      @TheMusic4Soul Рік тому

      What is "beautiful" about the remaster? There is just a higher resolution/FPS. The 50$ for the remaster was a way bigger ripoff then 70$ for a completely remodeled game.

    • @christopheryanez
      @christopheryanez Рік тому +1

      @@TheMusic4Soul lmao, the remaster was good enough to the point where in 2022…it still looks and feels like it could last for up to 2-3 more years before it’s age really started to show. Jak and Daxter (2001) and Uncharted (2007) deserved a remake before TLOU (2013). Unlike the remaster, the remake doesn’t even have multiplayer lol. Another thing to think about is that a lot of people were able to play TLOU Remaster because of the game being included with many PS4 consoles. TLOU Remaster has also been on the PS Plus Collection since the PS5 launched in November 2020. There isn’t a single reason that’s good enough to defend the $70 price tag of TLOU remake aka TLOU re-remaster, *especially* without multiplayer.

  • @guyofminimalimportance7
    @guyofminimalimportance7 Рік тому +6

    To the best of my understanding the "Remake" description just comes from the fact that this is technically an entirely new game made from scratch, just meant to be identical to an older one, as opposed to how remasters are usually taking the old game on the old engine and just updating it.
    Really the whole argument comes down to whether or not a game is a remaster if it doesn't use any of the old game's files.

  • @bananachild1936
    @bananachild1936 Рік тому +9

    3:00 I sincerely want to thank you for taking your time to explain the difference between a "Remake" and a "Remaster". It always urks me to see people calling a simple 1080p resolution upscale job of a 20+ year old video game a "Remake" instead of a remaster sometimes.

  • @Newsherkilla
    @Newsherkilla Рік тому +115

    I’m going through a very hard time in my life and your videos always help distract me from everything else going on. Thank you I can’t appreciate it enough.

    • @TexasPoonTapa
      @TexasPoonTapa Рік тому +3

      Jesus loves you and cares about you. Pray to Him and He will always answer. God bless you

    • @Lionheart1188
      @Lionheart1188 Рік тому +2

      Distract yourself from your mind friendo 👊

    • @ElPatron42069
      @ElPatron42069 Рік тому +1

      I am also going through a very hard time. Just like prison Mike said, pray to Jesus. Open your heart to Jesus, I promise you, your life will change. Take it a day at a time. Where I was a week ago was much worse than where I am today. And by next week I will be in a better spot than I am today. All because of God!

    • @bb7366
      @bb7366 Рік тому +3

      @@TexasPoonTapa what about people who do pray yet get screwed over in life?

    • @TiberiusCreates
      @TiberiusCreates Рік тому +4

      Hope you feel better soon, and keep your head up. Don't listen to the religious nuts who can't wait to jump at any opportunity to prosthelytize to someone who is in an unfortunate situation. Prayer doesn't work and hoping to get better through divine intervention is a great way for no progress to be made. Seek help from real people and do your best!

  • @Silentguy_
    @Silentguy_ Рік тому +222

    TLOU looked good when it came out and IMO has aged pretty well and the remaster that they’ve already made looked fine. The only plausible reason I can think of for ND “remaking” a game that already looks and plays well is because they’re out of ideas, but they still don’t want to put in any real work. They’ll forever be overshadowed by RE remakes and projects like FF7

    • @BotsHateMe
      @BotsHateMe Рік тому +28

      Sony has been releasing a lot of ps4 games on pc lately. They probably planned to release tlou on pc, but the ps5 schmucks would've complained if they weren't given the same updated visuals. Now they get to pay $70 for it lmao

    • @djangofett4879
      @djangofett4879 Рік тому +9

      Sure, the game looked good. too bad it was a joyless, boring slog of a game

    • @Ale-kc9pq
      @Ale-kc9pq Рік тому +1

      They need to release a more woke game rn

    • @StandardUserFromEarth
      @StandardUserFromEarth Рік тому +1

      Probably one of the main reasons for this getting a green light is an investment. Make an updated version for modern consoles, and when the shitty TV show comes out and attracts a bunch of people to the IP, some will wanna play the games. Make a brand new shiny paint job to attract the guys into dropping more money for both games. I mean it's probably why they went with the PT.1 name, to make it very clear to the average viewer which your supposed to play first, and then pressure them into getting the first one in fear of missing out on stuff for PT.2.

    • @Frost11511
      @Frost11511 Рік тому

      lol

  • @yayeet9643
    @yayeet9643 Рік тому +3

    Im rly pissed they didnt change the combat a bit a little bit would've gone a long but i would like to reexperience this game with the update graphics, ive also noticed that they have added slight changes to the animations such as the beginning where you use ur first med kit where joel actually touches his arm the little details are worth a playthrough in my opinion but thats up to you

  • @Rapamaru
    @Rapamaru Рік тому +5

    I so feel you when it comes to Max Payne and if you include the mods...oh man,i must've finished this game a 1000 times. Sames goes for the sequel. Im so happy they gonna remake these.

  • @KyleKirkpatrick123
    @KyleKirkpatrick123 Рік тому +89

    I played this game on the PS3 for the first time a few years after launch and absolutely loved it, then I played the PS4 remastered version a couple years ago a couple months before TLOUP2 launched to refresh myself on the story before playing the sequel. This game is only 9 years old, it seriously does not need a remake. I can understand why they did port it and did a graphics overhaul for the PS4, considering the game came out around the same time as the PS4 launch and they wanted to give PS4 owners the ability to play the game (given the PS4 is not backwards compatible with the PS3) but rebuilding the literal exact same game from the ground up with some graphical improvements just seems like a waste of money and resources to me personally... The game is 9 years old, not 20...

    • @teajunk1e
      @teajunk1e Рік тому +1

      I always got the impression since i found out that they were doing a remake was that they are bringing it up to spec for the port to PC, release it on PS5 first for the timed exclusivity of it and to hopefully get more people to buy it on console before the PC release. Still think thats the overall game plan still.

    • @KyleKirkpatrick123
      @KyleKirkpatrick123 Рік тому

      @@teajunk1e This could very much be possible, and if so the remake does make a bit more sense... Although I feel like it would've been cheaper and easier just to port and do a graphics overhaul of the PS4 version instead of completely re-building it from the ground up (especially since it's pretty much the same game) but I don't know much about game design or programming so this could be much harder than I realize...

    • @teajunk1e
      @teajunk1e Рік тому

      @@KyleKirkpatrick123 I agree however if you look at games ported to pc like Horizon Zero dawn, God of War etc there was updated versions for pc, almost like a quality line Sony has. I could just be speaking hot air at this point but i do hope i am right and they bring TLOU to pc, its a game i am very much wanting to play.

  • @j.cbarajas8988
    @j.cbarajas8988 Рік тому +66

    When this remake was announced I instantly knew it was a cash grab. However, a small part of me was hoping that they would have added new areas and cut content to make the 70$ more deserving. It’s honestly disappointing but good to know I don’t need to buy this again.

  • @mario-mario822
    @mario-mario822 Рік тому +5

    To me the flashbacks are the gymnasium on grounded difficulty . I've beat it 6 times combined on PS3/4 versions. Glad you went through this ps5 version so I don't have to. The level design was really immersive and if they were to remake anything bring out a Gitaroo Man ps5 remake ☺️

    • @samw2670
      @samw2670 Рік тому

      Nah its the sniper level

  • @thomaswyatt199
    @thomaswyatt199 Рік тому +4

    I agree with you if there going to remake the game and charge what a full price completely new game cost then I want improved controls and modernized the gameplay I don't need prone but dodge seems like it would of been easy to implement into the game and there has to be some cut content they could of added.

  • @MotaboT
    @MotaboT Рік тому +98

    I liked that you:
    1) Played both versions for an extensive amount of time to confidently compare them
    2) Asked the question who this is for, by providing an interesting perspective from someone who's played through the original many times
    3) Inserted your own brand of humor into the review
    All around I really enjoyed this video and thought it was informative.
    I'll likely buy this on PC if/when it comes out as the controls on PS4 were shit.

    • @jay_kay709
      @jay_kay709 Рік тому +3

      that why we sub and give love this boomer guy!

    • @ImNotFine44
      @ImNotFine44 Рік тому +1

      Exactly

    • @alexsilva28
      @alexsilva28 Рік тому +2

      took the words out of my mouth. I'm surprised even in a game as serious and depressing as TLOU, Gman finds a way to inject his humor anyway
      (Edit: Oh yeah it's gonna control like a charm with m&k)

    • @bobsnob3073
      @bobsnob3073 Рік тому +1

      There's no if. They already announced this will be coming to PC. My guess is in a month or two.

    • @theprowler18
      @theprowler18 Рік тому +1

      @@bobsnob3073 I would say at least a year. Uncharted Legacy is coming out first to PC by the end of this year. I figure they scheduled the release dates as such, and to give PS5 an exclusive for a bit before releasing it to PC.

  • @lloydpatam4189
    @lloydpatam4189 Рік тому +46

    I heard that a Days Gone sequel was shelved in favor of the Last of Us remake. Days Gone might not be the best game ever, but it might have some potential if a sequel comes out.

    • @trevertravis8963
      @trevertravis8963 Рік тому +16

      Yep, remember the first Uncharted wasn't that good. It was the sequel that blew everyone away and made it one of Sony's premiere exclusives. Days Gone could've done the same.

    • @AhmedX8
      @AhmedX8 Рік тому +4

      It's unconnected. Days Gone's developers, Bend Studio, pitched the sequel in 2019 and failed to get it greenlit. Work on the remake started in secret before Last of Us 2 finished production through Visual Arts Service Group's founder Michael Mumbauer.

    • @skipperdipper5186
      @skipperdipper5186 Рік тому +3

      I keep seeing this, Naughty Dog didn't make Day's Gone

    • @WH250398
      @WH250398 Рік тому +1

      @@skipperdipper5186 That isn't relevant. Sony cancelled Days Gone 2 and greenlit The Last of Us instead.

    • @skipperdipper5186
      @skipperdipper5186 Рік тому

      @@WH250398 Source?

  • @jimmagwojo2718
    @jimmagwojo2718 Рік тому

    I remember the work of art which was your the Last of Us 2 review that was epic, and this one did not disappoint

  • @Scotty-2-Shotty
    @Scotty-2-Shotty Рік тому

    Man you've been busy af lately, ty for all the content fr

  • @ChengTeoh
    @ChengTeoh Рік тому +141

    It'd be "awesome" if there was a mode where the game would give you a bonus for doing entire sections of the game without using any ammo or killing anyone or anything. Also can't wait for the PC Modders to replace every Clickers with Nemesis from RE.

    • @randomprotag9329
      @randomprotag9329 Рік тому +5

      a ranked playthough with chapter select after the first one would be a decent way to handle it. they can spice up the gameplay with challenges while having a completely as story intended playthough.

    • @rayromano6249
      @rayromano6249 Рік тому

      This guy is one of the worst reviewers. He expects things to be all rainbow in a post apocalyptic zombie infested world lmao 🤦‍♂️

    • @DACatface
      @DACatface Рік тому +1

      what would the bonuses be?

    • @ServantBerserkerZero
      @ServantBerserkerZero Рік тому +5

      PC modders will have fun with Abby's dad for sure

    • @mr.sinjin-smyth
      @mr.sinjin-smyth Рік тому

      I'll wait a few years for the price drop to between $10-20 (PC port). While they did put effort with newer engine, it's doesn't justify the $70 price tag. The original remastered still looks really good, so this remake feels quite unnecessary, Unless they were trying make it more in line with Part 2 in graphics and gameplay style. But, I don't see much difference in the gameplay between this remake and the original remastered version.

  • @VexAcer
    @VexAcer Рік тому +156

    One of the main reasons it feels like the old TLOU holds up in your head is because of how it handled its presentation.
    Pretty much anything that gives you a close look at the graphics like the cutscenes are all just prerendered FMV. The in-game graphics are a somewhat close approximation to those cutscenes that you think the cutscene graphics are how the game actually looks.
    Not to downplay the visuals of the original though. It's super impressive and squeezing everything out of the hardware, but it's still a PS3 game at the end of the day.

    • @MrLachapell
      @MrLachapell Рік тому +3

      I don't understand what are you trying to say

    • @jeffnussbaum716
      @jeffnussbaum716 Рік тому +12

      @@MrLachapell The point is that they redid pretty much all the visual assets. New textures, new models, new lighting, better facial animation tech, etc.
      TLOU was a very pretty game for its time and a graphical showpiece for the system, but calling this a "so-called" remake does a grave disservice to the amount of work that went into it.
      The original game IS dated. Even in its PS4 form. It's functionally no different from claiming Uncharted 4 looks no better than 3.

    • @MrLachapell
      @MrLachapell Рік тому +1

      @@jeffnussbaum716 ooh right i understand, I'm dumb lol
      It's true, even if the game still holds up today graphically, it's still a PS3 game , and on that front the remake does makes it better since they are using a more recent engine and such
      For me I'd still play the PS3 version just because it's the roignal but for someone who has never play it I'd recommend jump straight to the remake

    • @jacksamunster4407
      @jacksamunster4407 Рік тому

      God you guys are dumb

    • @phrozac
      @phrozac Рік тому

      @@MrLachapell All the cutscenes in the OG and remastered version of TLOU are pre-rendered and look much better than their real-time in-game counterparts. In TLOU Part 1, all those cutscenes are real-time using in-game assets. So the optimal comparisons to make would be between the gameplay sections of these games as the OG cutscenes aren't representative of the actual 3d capabilities of the PS3 hardware.

  • @Reds-Retros
    @Reds-Retros Рік тому +3

    Agreed with your points. I feel that the two main issues with this game are both the price and the false advertisement. I don't think anyone with more than 20 years of experience playing games or anyone familiar with game development will deny that this is essentially a copy paste of the skeleton of the original game (level geometry, animations and the original's voices and acting) except with new visual assets and a couple of bells and whistles. This is definitely more of a remaster than a remake. If it were a remake then why werent the actual gameplay improvemets from TLOU2 added here while they were "rebuilding the game from the ground up"? I think we all know the answer is simply because the game itself wasn't actually rebuilt from he ground up.
    I'd probably check this out if it was priced more fairly and actually advertised for what it is, and what it is is a game from 2013 with a new coat of paint. It also doesn't help that this kind of gameplay isn't very replayable to me and instead of taking the opportunity to make it a repayable experience, they just didn't, so I'll live without it.

  • @manifestualdestiny2057
    @manifestualdestiny2057 Рік тому +1

    The requiem for a dream metaphor was spot on hahah

  • @VergilHiltsLT
    @VergilHiltsLT Рік тому +242

    The original game already looked fantastic on PS3, as they squeezed a lot out of the console, finally optimized it for the Cell supercomputer lol. Which was notoriously hard to program for.
    Even still, games like MGS4, Demon Souls and DMC4 prove that PS3 was very capable if optimized right.
    The remake has a different vibe to it, and feels somewhat artificial with these graphics. Extra details over OG artstyle just isn't worth it.

    • @salamandress
      @salamandress Рік тому +7

      I think it may be because I jumped on that generation really late (like 2012) but those games on PS3/360 always looked super crisp. It isn't until now that I have a fairly average PC and I play the games I missed out on that I realize there was still a ton of room for improvements lol

    • @TurnerTurnip
      @TurnerTurnip Рік тому +4

      It was only 30FPS on the PS3. 30FPS always looks like total shit. 30FPS can also be headache inducing. Even though I played tons of console games in my life, I still could never get used to 30FPS. I won't even play a game anymore if it's only 30FPS.

    • @IamaPERSON
      @IamaPERSON Рік тому +2

      @don't be surprised I hate you for self promoting, and you should get copyright strikes

    • @Ryuk45
      @Ryuk45 Рік тому +7

      translation: I am overwhelmed by nostalgia and am more attached to the warm fuzzy feelings of being young and playing the game for the first time and I'm incapable of objective judgment of the graphics

    • @quiver5756
      @quiver5756 Рік тому +25

      @@Ryuk45 Enjoy this cashgrab of "remake" whit less content than the original game and worse looking character models.

  • @Noxis07
    @Noxis07 Рік тому +38

    Apparently, TLOU1 Remake was originally a project from Sony’s Visual Arts Service Group, one of their many support studios. Somewhere along the line, ND took and interest and took over the project. Unfortunately, they effectively forced the support studio off the project, leading some of the support studio developers to quit.

    • @narutofan4545
      @narutofan4545 Рік тому +1

      They're the original developers tho

    • @Noxis07
      @Noxis07 Рік тому +7

      @@narutofan4545 I'll rephrase my comment. What I meant was this lead to several people from the support studio quitting.

    • @saniel2748
      @saniel2748 Рік тому +1

      Reminds me of how Neill most certaintly made their previous creative director/writer leave the studio
      Seems like cancer has spread

  • @jaydavies1217
    @jaydavies1217 Рік тому

    With that shelf shot you reminded me of a game I'd love to see you cover: from Russia with love.
    Unpopular opinion but it's my favourite James bond game.

  • @nik021298
    @nik021298 Рік тому +2

    It kind of makes sense that the pc version was released right after the TV show

  • @indianabeaulne3187
    @indianabeaulne3187 Рік тому +84

    I don’t think I’ve seen a game company go from loved to disliked as quickly as naughty dog

    • @brainrich1358
      @brainrich1358 Рік тому +27

      *ahem*....Blizzard

    • @joseph2000117
      @joseph2000117 Рік тому +34

      CD Project Red lol and Rockstar a little bit. Past 5 years have been wild

    • @TheMusic4Soul
      @TheMusic4Soul Рік тому +7

      Which is completely bonkers considering the fact that they still put out QUALITY stuff only. But hey, there was a buff girl in Part II, lets destroy them!!!!111 -.-

    • @trblemayker5157
      @trblemayker5157 Рік тому +3

      @@joseph2000117 Add Capcom too after that RE3 Remake debacle? lol

    • @tomdylan2074
      @tomdylan2074 Рік тому +15

      @@trblemayker5157 hell no, still love Capcom.

  • @aaroncarling6708
    @aaroncarling6708 Рік тому +59

    I was really hoping they would include the prone mechanic from Part 2. Sure, it might've broken some of the level designs, but I thought if Naughty Dog was really doing a "remake" they would've adjusted the encounters to perfectly balance the mechanics, thus justifying the price tag. The game has to be there for the HBO show, so when people finally see it, they'll pick up the game.

    • @Quazzi
      @Quazzi Рік тому +6

      It's certainly there for newer players and the die hard fans, the price is an issue that keeps being brought up and in comparisons to other remakes it can be seen as a steep price however it's clear lots of work has gone into the game and there's no question that paying the money for it if you haven't played it is certainly worth it.

    • @SchradeDemise
      @SchradeDemise Рік тому +16

      Man TLOU is so poor when it comes to gameplay to the point where being able to prone is a big deal

    • @Quazzi
      @Quazzi Рік тому

      @@SchradeDemise Imagine saying the gameplay is poor. Actual braindead take.

    • @dragonbornexpress5650
      @dragonbornexpress5650 Рік тому

      @@Quazzi. Good paypig....

    • @Quazzi
      @Quazzi Рік тому

      @@dragonbornexpress5650 enjoy life man, get the things you want and you might not be upset 24/7

  • @invitedmonster8
    @invitedmonster8 Рік тому

    Thx for the vid, watched a play through for ps3 and then was supper excited for it's remaster for ps4.. Though unsure if its been mentioned the wood planks and "rafts" for ellie, were hidden loading screens... Something not needed in a stronger console. That and yes the promise of a remake you would think they would of fixed the horrible parts of the game and gave it a better option.. such as the upsidedown bit.. they could of had player control dictate if you got trapped or not, for those on their first playthrough it will happen to em but those who new would find say "hey i can cut the rope to prevent the trap", we know the story it's not a requirement we have to do it again. but none the less thank you for playing the game I was wondering if it was something i was missing and as someone who has done two playthroughs i dont feel i need the 3rd... brand new price tag is dumb that is a unanimous thought..

  • @MonsterJuiced
    @MonsterJuiced Рік тому

    Speaking of remakes, I'd love for you tor revisit some of your older reviews: Tenchu Stealth Assassins (maybe play Return of Darkness too as its a remake), Soldier of Fortune 2, Quake 2 PC, Unreal Tournament GOTY edition - 2004 and UT 3 and highlight UT4. This would be so great
    update: The whole safe unlock thing is a very deliberate choice considering how difficult and tedious it is to develop these things. It's specifically to increate playtime, which is kind of artificial really. Like how WoW now makes players run around everywhere because almost all hills/ cliffs have deliberately too steep angles or invisible walls to stop you climbing unlike their previous expansions.

  • @chronicle7329
    @chronicle7329 Рік тому +26

    They saw what Bethesda did to Skyrim and thought that they should also do that.

    • @erso_returned2530
      @erso_returned2530 Рік тому

      Well idiots buy it so why not?

    • @halo10001
      @halo10001 Рік тому +1

      And Rockstar with GTA 5. Like honestly how many versions of these games do we need?

    • @iamarabicandiloveamericanp7137
      @iamarabicandiloveamericanp7137 Рік тому +1

      And now skyrim fans will jump on your throat with the good old "but the mods"

  • @kingsleycy3450
    @kingsleycy3450 Рік тому +51

    The last game on the planet that needs a remake. The original is still a technological masterpiece. I want a Bloodborne remake more tbh.

    • @joelshajan8706
      @joelshajan8706 Рік тому +13

      Why? Bloodborne looks absolutely phenomenal! A pc port is what we need for that one.

    • @ultrapwnd
      @ultrapwnd Рік тому +1

      That has nothing to do with Naughty Dog

    • @SaladaSla
      @SaladaSla Рік тому +1

      @@ultrapwnd ok, good for them?

    • @djangofett4879
      @djangofett4879 Рік тому +4

      @@joelshajan8706 The word "port" has been lost to time. now we can only say reboot, remaster or remake. ports no longer exist 🤔🤔🤔 *cue x-files theme music*

    • @sinisterwombat3128
      @sinisterwombat3128 Рік тому

      @Jacke EgressAgreed. Some people would rather have a remake/remaster over a sequel/prequel

  • @JimmyCrackCorn72
    @JimmyCrackCorn72 Рік тому

    14:34 this part you don't need to kill all the enemies to move on, just run for the door and swipe the security card.

  • @block2001
    @block2001 Рік тому +1

    I remember fondly beating this game on the ps4 on a melee only run on the hardest difficulty (except for when the game forces you to use guns)

    • @phattjohnson
      @phattjohnson Рік тому +1

      Can it really be called melee only then? :P
      I kid, you probably can't get enemies to infight as much as in Doom.

  • @Caluma122
    @Caluma122 Рік тому +24

    Financial District made you feel like a boss on grounded undetected. Some of my favourite memories of the game in that part incredible game!
    Not sold on this remake to old players. I still have my PS3 and am well happy with that. I will wait till this comes to PC 😂

  • @proid1296
    @proid1296 Рік тому +178

    I couldn't care less about this remake, but your humour always manages to pull me in, love it!

    • @5persondude
      @5persondude Рік тому +10

      Nothing like a well-timed fart noise or Tourettes Guy soundbite

    • @Jasm783
      @Jasm783 Рік тому +1

      I'm done with lame remakes bro /=

    • @alexjohnson439
      @alexjohnson439 Рік тому +1

      @@Jasm783 then don’t buy them 🤣🤦‍♂️ no ones forcing you to

    • @Jasm783
      @Jasm783 Рік тому +4

      @@alexjohnson439 of course I'm not gonna buy them unless they were fantastic 😂

    • @alexjohnson439
      @alexjohnson439 Рік тому +1

      @@Jasm783 then why are you here complaining about not wanting to purchase the game 🤣🤦‍♂️ and the fact that the game already has amazing reviews and is out of stock even though it released just last night proves you wrong

  • @tvernile
    @tvernile Рік тому

    Nice editing in this one. Especially the ironic quick cuts lol

  • @porschepal7932
    @porschepal7932 Рік тому

    The trigger effects have been added as well as the updated haptic feedback.

  • @mint5438
    @mint5438 Рік тому +22

    I really would've bought this game if they brought over graphics _and_ the enhanced gameplay. But just graphics and no multiplayer mode? They're insane. Tlou is my favorite game in general, but they can piss off charging $70 again because "wooks pwetty"

  • @TheMC1102
    @TheMC1102 Рік тому +20

    Everyone: What inspired you to remake The Last of Us for the PS5 and charge $70 for it?
    Sony/Naughty Dog: Money.

  • @tonyg.4398
    @tonyg.4398 Рік тому

    7:16 the most comically kick sound ever

  • @nosidezero
    @nosidezero Рік тому +2

    This honestly makes me want to play the ps3 version again. It's crazy how they released that on PS3 the same year the PS4 came out.

    • @phattjohnson
      @phattjohnson Рік тому +1

      Yeah I'm surprised they didn't rework it into a launch title or something.. I played it through on the PS3 for my first time just recently (I wanted to get the classic experience) and it still holds up incredibly well today. Just looks a bit rough at 720p :P

  • @willy_b_coyote
    @willy_b_coyote Рік тому +53

    Can we stop calling it a remake? It isn’t. It’s a remaster. The gameplay is the same, the cutscenes are the same, the dialogue is the same, the music is the same, everything is the same except for the visuals. It’s a $70 dollar REMASTER for a game that isn’t even 10 years old. Don’t even said in a press release that the only reason they made this thing is that it was easy and they wanted to make money. It’s literally just a cash grab. Seriously, if they can’t even include prone and the other gameplay features from the sequel then how is it not a cash grab remaster?

    • @Langtw
      @Langtw Рік тому +6

      The term "remaster" comes from music and film, where the same underlying recordings would go through the "mastering" process again with newer, higher fidelity technology.
      This is not a remaster. The underlying game assets are *not the same*. Calling this a remaster instead of a remake isn't some slamdunk criticism, my guy.

    • @xacvhFAs
      @xacvhFAs Рік тому +11

      Facts the delusional fanboys need to read and understand before justifying $70 price tag.

    • @Lostjayyhawk
      @Lostjayyhawk Рік тому +7

      @@Langtw It literally doesn't matter what they call it, $70 is still shit value for anyone who has played either previous version..which I'm guessing is a lot.

    • @Gameprojordan
      @Gameprojordan Рік тому +3

      It's crazy, back in 2010 they remastered Perfect Dark 64 about 10 years after the game first came out, and charged 10$ for it on release. This game is just as old as the original perfect dark 64 was when they released the remaster it in 2010, but they're charging full price for this game as if it were a brand new title

    • @thattonnatoguywithafez8246
      @thattonnatoguywithafez8246 Рік тому +1

      @@Langtw Maybe not by definition but by what the game does its more closer to what most game remasters were for, past 2 decades than what remakes were. And thats what ends up mattering more at least for majority of games, there hasn't been MAJOR gameplay changes to warant much.

  • @mafia2boy33
    @mafia2boy33 Рік тому +57

    Max Payne are literally one of the games I want either a remaster of, or remake of preferably remaster tbh
    I never get enough of it, I just take breaks from it

    • @MC-yo6kz
      @MC-yo6kz Рік тому +4

      I think they are making a remaster

    • @chinua14
      @chinua14 Рік тому +14

      @@MC-yo6kz max payne 1&2 remake in one package for ps5, series X/S and PC were already confirmed by remedy and rockstar

    • @mafia2boy33
      @mafia2boy33 Рік тому +1

      @@chinua14 those are very good news

    • @superwhizz114
      @superwhizz114 Рік тому +9

      @@mafia2boy33 It's in very early development so it won't be out for a good while. It will be remade in Northlight, Remedy's in-house engine so it will probably look as fantastic as Control

    • @nawaf761
      @nawaf761 Рік тому

      @@superwhizz114it's okay , they can take all their time remaking these games if that means we will get a better remake unlike the remake of gta games

  • @marbles8641
    @marbles8641 Рік тому

    Thank you for perfectly explaining the difference between a REMAKE and a REMASTER.
    So many people get them confused, or worse use them interchangeably.
    As for The Last of Us: Part 1 is a full remake, but is considered a 1 to 1 remake, same as MedEvil from a few years back.
    The remaster would just be further pushing the old models and assets to 4K and hopefully keeping the frame rate, like that did from PS3 to PS4.
    (The only games I am confused about Remakes/Remasters are Diablo 2 Reignighted, and Halo 1 and 2 in Master Chief Collection where you can play the original or remade with the push of a button.)

    • @Zelldic27
      @Zelldic27 Рік тому

      halo mcc is a remaster, a damn good remaster tbh

    • @marbles8641
      @marbles8641 Рік тому

      @@Zelldic27 Halo 2 feels like a remake, over an old engine.
      Same with Halo 1
      Still damn good.

  • @Nixus237
    @Nixus237 Рік тому

    I always remembered L2 and R2 being for shooting in the original on the PS3 but I guess I’ve just played the remaster to much and my memories blended together

  • @mossmoonwalker
    @mossmoonwalker Рік тому +6

    The editing on this was incredibly on point!

  • @PeJota615
    @PeJota615 Рік тому +122

    Obviously this new version looks amazing with all the hi-res textures and modern lighting, etc. But the original still looks good. I just can't help but think Naughty Dog and Sony are feeding into the types of fans who only think about a game's quality in terms of graphics.

    • @silverhawkroman
      @silverhawkroman Рік тому +2

      Console exclusivity is useless at this point, consoles are around PC grade performance. They should've released the remake on PC instead and make waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more money!

    • @snailthelostcow63
      @snailthelostcow63 Рік тому +8

      Like the video has said, it looks good on your twitter post

    • @Frost11511
      @Frost11511 Рік тому

      lol

    • @NguyenHaTheHoang
      @NguyenHaTheHoang Рік тому

      The original still looks good? Lmfao no, it’s look outdated actually. The only good about this game is pre rendered cutscenes. Even zombie animations and gore system look wayyy worse than Left 4 Dead, a game that was released 5 years before of this game.

    • @austinbatton4849
      @austinbatton4849 Рік тому

      Graphics absolutely matter In games lmao

  • @shinigami9851
    @shinigami9851 Рік тому +1

    15:06 I agree as well. I remember back when i got the remaster a few years ago and i enjoyed my first playthrough alot but the moment I tried replaying this game thats when you notice the cracks and like all games the more you replay the more faults in it you start to notice and this affects all Of naughty dog’s games to. On the first play through they have you hooked but once you come back for more you realize that thats all the game has. I mean you dont see people praising the game for its genre defining gameplay thats for sure. Sure you have the unlocks but then again its not like there game changing either. Its one of those times where a good game is somewhat sowered once you see all it had to give. Sure there are those games that manage to hook you in no matter how many times you play like max payne it i mean they obviously exist but alot of sony devs dont give much reason to return to there games passed the ps3 era.
    Edit: 17:03 and the only one that does seem to care is Santa Monica studios

    • @wilfredwayne7139
      @wilfredwayne7139 Рік тому +2

      Yeah you can't really remake a game without fixing the issues it's literally a new coat of paint and that's it. Should play more like the second now.

    • @dragonbornexpress5650
      @dragonbornexpress5650 Рік тому

      @@wilfredwayne7139. Or maybe add new levels, new weapons, new enemies, ACTUALLY improve the AI, stuff like that.

  • @georgecastanza6712
    @georgecastanza6712 Рік тому +1

    Dude you’re so right about current gen consoles not doing 60 frames. They hyped us all up when they said we would be 60 frames not mentioning that it would be hidden behind a performance mode with the fidelity of a ps4 pro. Or previous gen Xbox. Had us all thinking we’d finally be able to play like the pc players who’ve been playing at 60 frames for like 15-20 years now. Just to end up with a graphics setting that’s useful for no more than just taking in game photos. Luckily this doesn’t apply to all currency gen but I’d say most so far - PS5 User

  • @Kaitekae
    @Kaitekae Рік тому +25

    Last Of Us to me has been In the “one and done” category, I’ve gone back and played it multiple times but I don’t get the same feeling from it like the first time. Beautiful game I hope people who haven’t played it before enjoy it.

    • @captainjazzman
      @captainjazzman Рік тому

      If you've played it multiple times that's the opposite of a 'one and done' by definition.

    • @Kaitekae
      @Kaitekae Рік тому +2

      @@captainjazzman when I say multiple times I really mean I replayed certain sections over and over. Actually making it through the whole game I can never seem to do.

    • @knightr0685
      @knightr0685 Рік тому

      @@Kaitekae fax

  • @Frankenstein110
    @Frankenstein110 Рік тому +6

    That intro cutscene you chose, pretty much summed my thoughts up. Can't really say if it's worth it for a seasoned player of the game, but you can't deny the view. Had they included prone and dodge mechanics like in Part 2 that would've been a game changer. I mean they already had to build everything from the ground up, so why not use the opportunity to really beef up the experience. TLOU Remaster on PS4 already looked and ran great, and never during my time with that did I think it needed a true remaster. So I'd much rather have another spin-off one shot adventure maybe about Tommy's time with the Fireflies or finally that long-awaited TLOU 2 Factions Multiplayer.

  • @AZ-tf2hx
    @AZ-tf2hx Рік тому

    Ok, that opening was *chef’s kiss*

  • @raffviola
    @raffviola Рік тому +11

    Finished this game 10 times. 4 on the PS3, and 6 on the PS4 so it's safe to say I sort of love this game.
    That being said, a lot of the people don't seem to understand why some of us are frustrated with this $70 release. It's the same game with the TLOU2 engine, replaced gore and slightly improved mechanics...that's it. What they could've done is added a few new items or cool little locations we couldn't explore before as a bare minimum, but they couldn't even do that.
    I'll definitely pick this up once I have the PS5 in about 37 years, but for now I'll stick with the remastered version on the 4. Cruise-like controls and smooth gameplay and still a great looking game.

  • @baitboy3191
    @baitboy3191 Рік тому +67

    The comparison to Schindlers List and Requiem for a Dream is perfect, especially for the people that have watched these movies. Its so emotionally heavy that replaying it won't give that feeling again, but also its so intense that the satisfaction of finishing the level or area, is not the same the second time.

    • @DP12321
      @DP12321 Рік тому +3

      Grave of the Fireflies say hi (and cry).

    • @alexsilva28
      @alexsilva28 Рік тому +1

      Yup. Spot on. I always use Hereditary as an example. Excellent film, don't wanna watch it again lol
      TLOU feels more like a movie anyway so not exactly addicting gameplay that will keep you coming back for more although I've know plp that did beat it multiple times

    • @phaolo6
      @phaolo6 Рік тому +1

      It's funny, because I recently rewatched Schindlers List and I still found it great 🤷‍♂

    • @terrydaktyllus1320
      @terrydaktyllus1320 Рік тому

      Yeah, right. Because Schindler's List and Requiem For A Dream were both just packed full of people going around a blowing limbs off of bad guys with shotguns.
      What utter rubbish! It's a silly comparison to somehow justify another AAA games company "cash grab" where they just create a "jigsaw puzzle" of disparate elements purely for profit - "a dab of social commentary here, a bit of artistic flare over there ... and don't forget to let the player blow off a few arms and legs in the process".
      The games creation equivalent of "painting by numbers".

    • @alexsilva28
      @alexsilva28 Рік тому +2

      @@phaolo6 That's not the point. It's a heavy movie so you ain't gonna watch it every month or something

  • @FlyWire2
    @FlyWire2 Рік тому +23

    The fact I couldn't tell the difference between old and remake footage is amazing.

    • @halo10001
      @halo10001 Рік тому +11

      Are you joking? The remake looks completely different, especially in terms of lighting.

    • @akuisbestgirl2448
      @akuisbestgirl2448 Рік тому +8

      I know that's supposed to be a dig at the game, but that is just completely wrong. You must be blind if you can't tell the difference

    • @baizuo_6246
      @baizuo_6246 Рік тому +1

      You are blind then. Only thing bad about this is the pricing.

    • @steviemcdonut
      @steviemcdonut Рік тому

      @@akuisbestgirl2448 He’s just trying to needlessly shit on the game, but real talk though: the ps3 still actually looks good…for ps3 standards. The character models still hold up, and the environments are well made, but the really low ps3 resolution and the painful lack of anti-aliasing age it considerably. All the ps4 version did was fix those issues, and it still looks good today. The remake (while stupidly overpriced) looks honestly photorealistic sometimes

    • @akuisbestgirl2448
      @akuisbestgirl2448 Рік тому

      @@steviemcdonut Yeah, Naughty Dogs are always innovators when it comes to graphics, cinematics and presentation. Every game they've made has usually been the best looking game of it's generation. This guy is just blatantly making stuff up to try and shit on the game, when in reality, he's only doing it because the game is expensive. I bet if the game wasn't full price, the criticism would be non-existent

  • @user-ld4mc8qn6x
    @user-ld4mc8qn6x Рік тому +1

    Thumbnail is legendary.

  • @ImDaRealBoi
    @ImDaRealBoi Рік тому +1

    Yo @GmanLives, ultrakill recently got its act 2 update, and it would be neat to see you review it after it's went through a TON of stuff. I legitimately think it's better than Doom eternal in every way except graphical complexity, but even then the artstyle makes up for it 100 fold

  • @jgn
    @jgn Рік тому +8

    just remember that motorstorm, patapon 3, and freedom wars don't have any remakes or remasters but tlou has two

    • @Tarquin47
      @Tarquin47 Рік тому

      Man, I loved having the AI guard in a Freedom Wars where it would add decades to your sentence for doing literally anything until you got some levels, such a funny feature, and solid hunteresque game play too

    • @MrSnaztastic
      @MrSnaztastic Рік тому

      Yep, and the Resistance trilogy is still languishing on PS3, along with MGS4 :(

  • @Elemtree
    @Elemtree Рік тому +42

    They’ve only released the same game 3 times and yet the character models all look like they’ve aged a few years.
    That or they’re all extremely tired of this trend.

  • @5persondude
    @5persondude Рік тому +3

    “Oh no our company’s reputation has been destroyed because our boss is a narcissistic sociopath who panders to a snake oil salesman at the expense of his hard-working and passionate employees, what do we do???”

  • @infernoreviews2529
    @infernoreviews2529 Рік тому

    17:43 that jackass part has me dying with laughter XD

  • @carny15
    @carny15 Рік тому +7

    I honestly can't see much difference between the PS4 remaster and this remake.
    Even the original still holds up. That's a testament to ND's design team and it show how strong the vision for this game was.

    • @erso_returned2530
      @erso_returned2530 Рік тому

      Now tell me Mr. Jakub you want more remasters or new games?

    • @newginslab6993
      @newginslab6993 Рік тому +1

      I got the ps4 disc version so if I ever feel like replaying it I just boot it up on my ps5. The 2014 game still looks great, maybe not as good as the remake but it’s still visually holds up. Not to mention 60fps, for some reason the remake can’t even handle 60 at 4K.

  • @chrisjuckett2728
    @chrisjuckett2728 Рік тому +34

    So looking forward to playing this... on PC, eventually, when the price matches the value.

    • @senkodan
      @senkodan Рік тому +6

      🏴‍☠

    • @freeziboi3249
      @freeziboi3249 Рік тому

      Fr, and play mods as well

    • @6581punk
      @6581punk Рік тому +5

      Played it through twice, that's enough for me. Really looked forward to the second one even though I had to wait years for it. Saw the rumours and was conflicted. I accepted Joel dying could have been done well, towards the end of the game and to save Ellie. Instead it's at the start and is just needlessly grim and pointless. Druckman doing his "destruction of toxic masculinity" thing. Last of Us 1 is ruined by part 2. There's no point bothering to save Ellie and Joel knowing the ending of part 2. Also I expected a sequel to have something about the infection and Ellie's immunity, yet it was barely mentioned. That was a very important plot point but it was completely glossed over in favour of Druckman wanting to preach about "violence bad".

    • @SL4PSH0CK
      @SL4PSH0CK Рік тому

      @@senkodan im laughing how people forgot that "illegal copies" can patch their games..

    • @theobell2002
      @theobell2002 Рік тому

      @@6581punk Take your meds, bud.

  • @Jake_Tucker
    @Jake_Tucker Рік тому

    Hadn't really sat down to watch the gameplay before now, but I had heard it was pretty similar. Watching the video basically confirms what I'd suspected the entire time, it's a remaster just branded as a remake. This feels more like what we should have gotten on the PS4 when that remaster came out. I know everyone really wanted it to have Part 2's gameplay, and while that probably would've lent it more towards the remake side, I feel like that'd also break the game itself as Part 2's environments were built for that kind of gameplay while these environments are a bit more simplistic. I love this game, and I won't deny that the graphics in this version look gorgeous, but I just don't see it as a must-own definitive version if you've already got it, especially not for $70.

  • @Ninja_Reborn
    @Ninja_Reborn Рік тому +1

    Yo Gman, how do you get the graphics to look so pretty on those resident evil remakes? Anywhere (else) I see them, they look more or less washed out, but in your footage the colors are spot on.

  • @battlecry75
    @battlecry75 Рік тому +44

    A remaster of a remaster. A soulless cash grab. Saved everyone 18 minutes.

    • @TheMusic4Soul
      @TheMusic4Soul Рік тому +1

      I wish all remakes would be that soulless.

    • @joshkilluminadi7158
      @joshkilluminadi7158 Рік тому +4

      I called it and like usual got ridiculed for seeing the obvious

    • @bobsnob3073
      @bobsnob3073 Рік тому +2

      @@joshkilluminadi7158 Sony fanboys are like that.

    • @alvinyakitori8720
      @alvinyakitori8720 Рік тому +1

      @@bobsnob3073 all fanboys are like that

    • @bobsnob3073
      @bobsnob3073 Рік тому

      @@alvinyakitori8720 Yeah, but just try to tell me Sony Ponies haven't been the worst lately.

  • @director_aj
    @director_aj Рік тому +26

    If TLOU Part 2 was released on pc it would take them no time at all to implement some of the gameplay changes into part 1.
    That would be the only selling point enough for me to consider buying this game again. I'd encourage people to vote with their wallets (Not with death threats) and show studios and developers that we're tired of the shameless cash grabs.

  • @vanillabeans32087
    @vanillabeans32087 Рік тому +1

    I'm definitely down for the PC version once it comes out, even though I've played it on PS3 and PS4 (and hate re-buying games when they get remastered/remade). I've gravitated away from console gaming and so having a Steam version I can freely reinstall and not have to sit down at my couch to play, seems worthwhile; hopefully the last time I'd have to buy the game.

  • @yomama6077
    @yomama6077 Рік тому +8

    I'm living in a timeline where NaughtyDog made a game based on Joel & Tommy's survival story leading up to The Last Of US & not the timeline where NaughtyDog made a re-remaster of an already perfect game.....smh

    • @phattjohnson
      @phattjohnson Рік тому +1

      Haha send some of your mushrooms my way plz! Now a prequel story I'm down for!