Sony Gives the First Glimpse of The Last of Us Part I
During the 2022 Summer Games Fest, Sony and Naughty Dog revealed The Last of Us Part I, a remake of one of the most popular and well-received games of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 eras.
The Last of Us first came out for the PlayStation 3 in 2013, and then, only one year later, a remastered version simply called The Last of Us Remastered was launched for the PlayStation 4.
Fast forward to 2022, and the first remake of the franchise called The Last of Us Part I brings the same story that made the first game so popular, along with many graphical and gameplay improvements, and it’s set to come out for the PlayStation 5 on September 2, 2022. Sony also confirmed the game would be available for PC as well.
The Last of Us Part I (Remake) vs. The Last of Us (Remastered): What’s Different?
When it comes to explaining what video game remakes and remasters are, some of us might feel like it’s the same deal, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. And for The Last of Us Part I, there are many differences between this remake and the remastered version.
For starters, the remake was completely rebuilt. While the remastered version only improved the graphics, frame rate, resolution, etc., the original game had, The Last of Us Part I, was built from the ground up for the PS5 and PC. This means you can expect real-time rendering, new character models, and better graphics across the board.
The Last of Us Part I also has improved gameplay mechanics and accessibility features that we didn’t see in the remastered version. Naughty Dog won the Innovation in Accessibility award for The Last of Us Part II in 2020, so it’s safe to assume the company knows what it’s doing.
The Last of Us remake also features a new game mode we didn’t see in the original game or its remastered version. According to a post from PlayStation Blog, The Last of Us Part I features a Speedrun Mode, but the blog post doesn’t explain exactly how that mode works.
The Last of Us Part II featured a Permadeath mode that would restart the game from the beginning every time you died. It’s possible that The Last of Us Part I remake also features this game mode, albeit there haven’t been any confirmations at the time of writing.
Another big difference worth noting is that The Last of US Part I is the first game of the franchise to be available for PC. While the original The Last of Us and the remastered version were exclusive to Sony’s PlayStation consoles, The Last of Us Part I was also developed for computers, which will leave a lot of room for fans to get creative with video game mods.
“It Can’t Be for Nothing”
The Last of Us Part I offers new game mechanics and graphics changes while keeping the same story fans already know and love. Alongside the remake, Naughty Dog is also working on a new standalone multiplayer game. Even though we don’t know much about it, the company promised to share more details in 2023.
If you have a PS5 and are a fan of The Last of US, you’re in for a treat. As for the rest of us, we’ll just have to endure and survive until Sony manages to produce enough PS5 consoles for everyone.
