The Last of Us Part I Remake

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The Last of Us Part I tells a harrowing story of loss and redemption, and this remake updates the original adventure in terms of how it looks and how it plays. But a hefty price tag, reduced content compared to its PS4 counterpart, and dated PS3-era gameplay make it a largely unnecessary remake.

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Jason Faulkner (Game Revolution)

The Last of Us Part 1 is the definitive way to experience the original story and Left Behind. However, it’s hard to recommend it over the PS4 remaster.

August 31, 2022 |

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A completely pointless remake of one of the best games of the last decade, except with only half the content and at double the price.

August 31, 2022 |

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4/5 stars

Alex Avard (GamesRadar+)

The question you have to ask yourself before picking up Part 1, then, is not only whether a feast for the eyes is a meal worth paying for, but whether that meal is going to completely satisfy your appetite, particularly if you’ve already had your fill of the original recipe.

August 31, 2022 |

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Jason Faulkner (Game Revolution)

8/10 - (Read Review)

The Last of Us Part 1 is the definitive way to experience the original story and Left Behind. However, it’s hard to recommend it over the PS4 remaster.

GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)

8/10 - (Read Review)

A completely pointless remake of one of the best games of the last decade, except with only half the content and at double the price.

Alex Avard (GamesRadar+)

4/5 stars - (Read Review)

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ACG	Jeremy Penter	Recommended	08-30-2022	"An excellent remake that comes at a weird time for a slightly more niche audience. Well worth it as a first experience, a bit less as a second, and from there on."	Read review
AnaitGames	Víctor Manuel Martínez García	8 / 10	08-31-2022	The doubt as to whether or not a remake was necessary does not prevent Naughty Dog's classic from revalidating its position as one of the greats of its genre.	Read review
Ars Technica	Sam Machkovech	Recommended	08-31-2022	Graphical upgrades and smarter enemies make this version of TLOU the best one yet, but those updates fail to address an issue at this game's core: TLOU was originally designed for the PlayStation 3, and at its worst, TLOU Pt 1 still feels like a PlayStation 3 game.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Diego Perez	3 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	With a hefty price tag and less content than its more than acceptable PS4 counterpart, The Last of Us Part 1 is an entirely unnecessary remake with gorgeous graphics that only make its dated gameplay stick out even more.	Read review
CGMagazine	David Walters	9.5 / 10	08-31-2022	Naughty Dog has created a masterpiece of a remake in The Last of Us Part I. All of the emotion and action has been brought to the PS5 in stunning fashion.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Elliot Attard	9 / 10	08-29-2022	The Last of Us Part I finds a way to make an already incredible game even better. It may not be the most needed remake in the landscape of gaming, and I can't fault anyone for not wanting to pay full price for the experience, but it's undeniable just how much work has gone into this release. Phenomenal graphics, superb sound design, immersive DuelSense controller features, beneficial gameplay tweaks, and the best suite of accessibility features found in gaming. The Last of Us Part I is a must-play title for anyone still yet to experience Joel and Ellie's story.	Read review
Chicas Gamers	Estela Villa	Recommended	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I is a game in which the work they have done is noticeable, especially in graphic terms. The new modes make it more replayable than its first versions and add extreme difficulty with permadeath mode. It is a pity that the DualSense has not been fully exploited, which can give much more of itself. If you've never tried TLoU, this is your chance to start the saga and if, on the other hand, you've already played in one of its previous versions, you'll notice improvements in this one that can make you opt for it again.	Read review
Daily Star	Tom Hutchison	5 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	If you really want to see what the PS5 is capable of when pushed, this is your game. And if you’re new to this series, this must be your next purchase.	Read review
Digital Trends	Giovanni Colantonio	4.5 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	Though its visual upgrades feel superfluous, The Last of Us Part I makes key innovations in accessibility that'll allow more players to enjoy an enduring classic.	Read review
Easy Allies	Michael Huber	4.25 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	Naughty Dog looks to leverage the power of the PlayStation 5 to further realize their original vision of The Last of Us, but the improved visuals contribute to a different vibe that isn't always better. Review Copy Provided by PlayStation	Read review
EGM	Michael Goroff	10 / 10	08-31-2022	Sure, this might be the third time that Naughty Dog has released The Last of Us, but it's also the most fully realized version. The enhanced visuals and animation bring Joel and Ellie's story to life in a way that was previously unimaginable, and the gameplay still holds up, despite not totally catching up to Part II. Whether or not you want to pay to play the same story for a third time is up to you, but that won't change the fact that it's better than it's ever been.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Giuseppe Arace	8.5 / 10	08-31-2022	Part 1 is the best version of a game	Read review
Game Rant	Anthony Taormina	4.5 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part 1 brings the classic title to PS5 with a major visual overhaul but the core experience remains largely unchanged.	Read review
Game Revolution	Jason Faulkner	4 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part 1 is the definitive way to experience the original story and Left Behind. However, it’s hard to recommend it over the PS4 remaster.	Read review
Gameblog	Tiny_Ellie	10 / 10	08-31-2022	No matter where you stand in the debate, The Last of Us Part 1 is a real punch in the gut. With an outstanding technical performance, a remarkable overhaul of an outdated gameplay, a sublimated atmosphere, even more poignant cinematics and more realistic environments, the remake is more striking and visceral than ever. Naughty Dog offers a familiar and yet fresh look at this cult game. A full-fledged next-gen game, unchanged in its content but transcended by its form, which deserves to be rediscovered sooner or later.	Read review
Gamefa	mohammad hossein karimi	8.7 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I and II, were always demanding some sort of entanglement that would bridge all events and story of both games and now, courtesy of This Remake, Two Games Are completely Connected. TLOU Part I, take the dust away from a semi outdated visuals of the first game and turn it into something beautiful and breathtaking, but disappointingly, Naughty Dog didn't implement Interesting Gameplay features of TLOU Part Two such as ability to go prone or evade in this remake. Which is a huge wasted opportunity that could have completely changed the Structure of The first game. Nonetheless, TLOU Part I, clean the old looks and visuals of the first game and gives it a new fresh body that stands out, even compared to Part II. but it's a shame that TLOU Part I combat's potentiality didn't come to life and we are stuck with a rather old school combat system, just with a new fresh look. Should you decide to purchase this Beautiful game, first consider your priorities. are you willing to pay 70$ for a familiar experience with just a fresh look? That's up to you to decide.	Read review
GameSkinny	Justin Koreis	7 / 10	08-31-2022	TLoU Part 1 is for super fans of the series or those who missed the first two versions, especially for accessibility reasons. For everyone else, it's hard to recommend spending the 15 or so hours it takes to play through The Last of Us yet again.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	10 / 10	08-31-2022	With this remake, Naughty Dog has made one of the best games of all time even better. While you may look at screenshots or snippets of video footage and think that it looks and plays just like you remember it, go back to an older version and you’ll realise just how much work has been done here. Yes, The Last of Us Remastered still holds up well, and you can stick with it if you like, but for newcomers and ardent fans The Last of Us Part I is a treat that’s worth every penny. It would be one thing if this emotional rollercoaster was just as captivating now as it was nine years ago. But in fact, it’s even more so. And that’s an impressive achievement.	Read review
GameSpot	Jacob Dekker	8 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I manages to tell a harrowing story of loss and redemption that still holds up despite some of its dated level design.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Alex Avard	4 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	The question you have to ask yourself before picking up Part 1, then, is not only whether a feast for the eyes is a meal worth paying for, but whether that meal is going to completely satisfy your appetite, particularly if you've already had your fill of the original recipe.	Read review
GameXplain	Joey Ferris	Recommended	08-31-2022	Video Review	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Henry Yu	10 / 10	08-31-2022	Naughty Dog delivers again with its timeless masterclass narrative experience, this time rebuilt from the ground up following contemporary gaming standards. With modern graphics and unparalleled performance, The Last of Us Part I is the definitive way to enjoy the multilayered and complex story of Joel and Ellie. It remains a genre-bending action survival game that challenges the status-quo by weaving together multiple elements. An expanded array of accessibility options, gameplay modifiers, and extra modes allows this remake to be experienced by anyone from any background and that's not an easy feat.	Read review
GamingBolt	Rashid Sayed	9 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part 1 is an extremely faithful remake of the original. It could have benefited with improved gameplay, but what is here holds up extremely well, making it a blast to play through.	Read review
GamingTrend	Richard Allen	80 / 100	08-31-2022	As a game, The Last of Us: Part 1 still deserves a high score after all these years, but I give that score hesitantly, as I am acutely aware that previous releases offer more content and that this release was not created for those who have already played through and enjoyed the game in the past, but rather to welcome in new players or for those who wish to harness the full power of their PS5. While this is the most technically impressive version of The Last of Us that we will likely ever get, it is anchored down by its previous releases, while simultaneously missing important components those versions had, namely the superb multiplayer. Despite some interesting bonus features, new cosmetic items, vastly improved AI, and a few quality-of-life changes, there may not be enough here to justify the purchase for anybody except newcomers. That said, the impressively robust suite of accessibility options is a welcome addition worthy of praise and will hopefully provide an opportunity for a new generation of fans to experience this story.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	10 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I is a technological marvel, making Naughty Dog's classic story of survival better than it has ever been before. The visuals are sublime as is the audio, and all of the other changes make this well worth playing all over again.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Kevin Dunsmore	4 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I’s real problem is that The Last of Us Remastered exists and doesn’t provide a substantial reason to choose it over Remastered given its pricing and missing content. The Last of Us remains a timeless classic, but The Last of Us Part I isn’t quite the must-have definitive version of the title.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	David Martinez	92 / 100	08-31-2022	The Last of Us is still a masterpiece, and the PS5 remake looks truly "next gen". There are some gameplay improvements and new game modes, but it is not enough to buy the game for the third time if we already played the original and the PS4 remaster.	Read review
IGN	Luke Reilly	9 / 10	08-31-2022	A gorgeous and well-honed remake of one of the biggest boppers in the PlayStation pantheon, The Last of Us Part I is the best way to play – or replay – Naughty Dog's esteemed survival classic.	Read review
IGN Spain	David Oña	9 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last os Us: Part I updates the original adventure of Joel and Ellie in audiovisual and playable terms, beyond what many of us expected when its development was announced. Enhancing its emotional side and improving the gameplay. In addition, it comes with some other juicy extra for anyone who likes to delve into the development of the work. So this version becomes, in its own right, the best way to enjoy The Last os Us and Left Behind.	Read review
Kinda Funny Games	Kinda Funny	Recommended	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I is a masterpiece... but you still might want to wait to play it if you've already played the original versions.	Read review
Merlin'in Kazanı	Ersin Kılıç	82 / 100	08-31-2022	Last of Us Part I has managed to modernize the game that was released 9 years ago in terms of gameplay and visuals. Although there is a price problem for those who have just played the Remastered version, I can say that it is an adventure that should not be missed by those who have never played it.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	8 / 10	08-31-2022	A completely pointless remake of one of the best games of the last decade, except with only half the content and at double the price.	Read review
Next Gen Base	Ben Ward	10 / 10	08-31-2022	A true remake of a seminal game, The Last of Us Part 1 doesn’t bring anything new to the table from a story perspective, but what it does do is provide the definitive version of one of my favourite titles of all time. Visually breathtaking, it belies its nine year old roots to deliver a spectacular experience. Whether it’s worth the money is up to the individual, but Joel and Ellie’s story will never look, or feel, better than this.	Read review
Paste Magazine	Joseph Stanichar	9 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I is the best version of one of the best games of all time.	Read review
PCMag	Zackery Cuevas	3.5 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I remakes the beloved 2013 game in stunning detail for the PS5, but it's difficult to recommend at full price with so few changes.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	Mack Ashworth	9 / 10	08-31-2022	If you can fling yourself over the price hurdle, The Last of Us Part 1 is absolutely the best version of the single-player game. The environments look superb, the characters are rendered perfectly, and the gameplay remains super satisfying. What’s more, the game has been opened up to a wider audience with a comprehensive suite of accessibility settings, and veteran players can sweat it out in the Permadeath and Speedrun modes. The price tag is cheeky, undoubtedly, but if anyone can pull off this wallet heist, it’s Naughty Dog with The Last of Us.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	John-Paul Jones	9 / 10	08-31-2022	There's no denying that The Last of Us Part I might be a tough sell to folks who expected a reworked content offering in line with the overhauled audiovisual presentation and other technical advances. For those with accessibility needs, the lucky few who have yet to experience The Last of Us at all or even just the number of players who want to immerse themselves in the ultimate form of Naughty Dog's opus, The Last of Us Part I makes a more than compelling case for its existence and stands shoulder to shoulder with the best games on PS5.	Read review
Polygon	Nicole Carpenter	Recommended	08-31-2022	The Last of Us is very much a product of its time, and there’s certainly issues there. But now that I’ve seen how well it’s aged overall, I can really appreciate it — not as a cultural relic or a stepping stone, but as its own grisly, beautiful creation.	Read review
PowerUp!	Adam Mathew	9.5 / 10	09-01-2022	Part I is like the in-game axe upgraded with a roll of tape and a pair of scissors. Obviously, the original item was massively bloody capable already—of near perfect design in form and function. Even still, this thing has now somehow become waaay sharper than any sane person could have imagined. Give it even half a chance to get a piece of you, and it’s gonna cut deep.	Read review
Press Start	Brodie Gibbons	9 / 10	09-01-2022	The Last of Us Part I is, for all intents and purposes, the same The Last of Us that you know. It doesn't take liberties to completely reshape the experience and nor should it. It does, however, smartly enhance the original's combat through A.I. advancements, and drags the original's production values over the line to create a product that can stand unified with its more polished sequel. The Last Of Us: Part I is without doubt the most definitive version of The Last of Us on the market.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Paulo Roberto Montanaro	100 / 100	08-31-2022	Although it doesn't bring as many new features as one might expect from a remake, The Last of Us Part I is an absolute and sublime spectacle from start to finish. It retains all the best qualities that made it a absolute success in its original release and it improves on the technical details that add value to this visceral and impactful journey.	Read review
Push Square	Sammy Barker	8 / 10	08-31-2022	At a more competitive price point, it'd be essential – as it is, it's a pricey upgrade on a bona fide classic.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Matúš Štrba	8.5 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us is back with original game, that received some audiovisual overhaul, but nothing really new for the players that already played it earlier. The story is still good, puzzles are still annoying, and there are even some new bugs.	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Martin Kubeš	95 / 100	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I is the best, most detailed and beautiful version of a legendary journey that has won hearts of millions of gamers worldwide. If someone is not satisfied that the developers have made this excellent game even better, nothing at all would satisfy them.	Read review
SpazioGames	Domenico Musicò	9.6 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us	Read review
Telegraph	Dan Silver	4 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	Naughty Dog have worked wonders to bring their PS3 classic into the PS5 era but the £70 price tag could well put off players	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Jim Hargreaves	9 / 10	08-31-2022	An impressively gorgeous remake of a bonafide masterpiece. Just don't expect that hefty price tag to bring much more than cosmetic feeling changes to this emotional narrative.	Read review
Too Much Gaming	Carlos Hernandez	8 / 10	08-31-2022	Everything I loved about the first game is intact, now with a visual uplift and a few enhancements. But the changes in The Last of Us Part 1 didn’t greatly enhance the finer points of this masterpiece, to an extent that I wouldn’t recommend this release right off the gate.	Read review
TrustedReviews	Thomas Deehan	4.5 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	Even though it doesn’t provide the gameplay overhaul that some gamers were no doubt anticipating, The Last of Us Part 1 is still the best way to enjoy one of the most intelligent and well designed games of recent memory.	Read review
Twinfinite	Dylan Chaundy	5 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	Taken as a whole, it’s a very human tale that feels just as vital as ever. And with this faithful remake, here’s hoping that a new generation of gamers will get to experience one of the best games ever created. Period.	Read review
Unboxholics	Γιώργος Πρίτσκας	Recommended	08-31-2022	If you've never played The Last of Us, then this is a fantastic opportunity to experience a gorgeous and faithful remake of one of the most important games of the 21st century. I'm not just recommending it; I'm urging you to get it. On the other hand, if you've already played it, it's harder for me to help you with your choice.	Read review
VG247	Tom Orry	Recommended	08-31-2022	If this wasn’t a remake, I firmly believe it would be right at the top of Game of the Year articles as we assess things over a bit of Christmas Pudding. The PS5 has had some brilliant games already, no doubt, but as a fan of The Last of Us, Part 1 is my new favourite exclusive on the console.	Read review
VGC	Jordan Middler	5 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	$70 is a steep mountain to climb. But, if you want to play the very best version of one of the greatest games that has ever been made, then The Last Of Us Part 1 is a triumph.	Read review
VideoGamer	Josh Wise	9 / 10	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I is a beautiful thing to behold, honouring your recollection by surpassing it.	Read review
Washington Post	Gene Park	Recommended	08-31-2022	If you love ‘The Last of Us,’ the remake is worth a new cover charge	Read review
We Got This Covered	Shaan Joshi	4 / 5 stars	08-31-2022	The Last of Us Part I is far from a wholly necessary experience, but it's a well-crafted and polished one from start to finish.	Read review
WellPlayed	Zach Jackson	9 / 10	09-01-2022	While the original will always have its place in the hearts of many players, The Last of Us Part I is the definitive way to experience the beginning of Joel and Ellie's journey, even if the price is a little steep.	Read review
Worth Playing	Chris "Atom" DeAngelus	9 / 10	08-31-2022	That leads to The Last of Us Part I being both the best version of the game and also extremely difficult to recommend unless money is not a concern. The Last of Us has aged well enough that you don't lose a ton playing the Remastered version, unlike the similar remake Demon's Souls, which took a cult PS3 game that many people had never played and gave it a modern updated release. If you're willing to wait for a price drop or sale, Part I becomes far more appealing because it is a wonderful improvement to an already impressive game. Aside from cost, there's no reason to go back to the older versions, and The Last of Us remains one of the best games in the Sony library.	Read review

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Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters of Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards and now rebuilt for PlayStation5. Enjoy a total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay, improved controls and expanded accessibility options. Plus, feel immersed with improved effects and enhanced exploration and combat.

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