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The Last of Us Remastered – Review Round up

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The Last of Us, the PlayStation 3’s shiny swansong is back on the PlayStation 4 this week, giving those who haven’t had a chance to play the game give it a go at its shinier best. The game’s content hasn’t changed, but it has been given a bit of a new generation spit and polish. Is the game still worth your money?

Reviews have started exploding their fungal spores all over internet. Here’s what critics have to say of this freshly remastered, up-ressed and polished version of last year’s Game of the Year.

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Polygon : 8/10

I might not adore The Last of Us as much as the crowd that Remastered is clearly targeting, but I can’t help but appreciate the enthusiasm that has gone into this edition. It reminds me of a great Director’s Cut DVD of a beloved movie — a collection of everything a fan could want and a celebration of it at the same time. It’s another sign that Naughty Dog understands and respects its fan base, and if nothing else, that’s worth supporting.

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Game Informer – 10/10

All the graphical improvements are wonderful, but you may be wondering if The Last of Us Remastered is for you. Like the best visual updates, Remastered plays like you remember it. If you played 2013’s Game of the Year near release and have been dying to return to the dark tale, then this is a great opportunity. If you never played The Last of Us at all, this is absolutely the way to do it. But be careful – you’ll never want to go back to the PS3 original again after reveling in all the improvements.

 

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Gamespot – 8/10

The Last of Us is a great action game that you should play if you haven’t already. And if you have played it before, the improvements here aren’t so dramatic as to make the game feel like a new experience, but it is definitely one worth revisiting. In the world of The Last of Us, as in our own world, love might destroy you, but it’s also one of the only things worth fighting for.

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US Gamer – 9/10

There’s not really enough distance between the PS3 version of The Last of Us and this new Remaster to make it worth double-dipping, unless you’re simply that fixated on counting lines of resolution. If you missed out the first time around, though, you really shouldn’t let it slip past again. While it often works better as a movie than a game, it still stands at the state of the art. And the writing is good enough to enjoy even if you hate zombie genre fiction (like I do). The Last of Us is about refinement, not innovation, and this version takes the art of refinement another step forward.

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IGN – 10/10

Whether you’ve already experienced it on PlayStation 3 or have no idea what you’re missing, The Last of Us: Remastered is worth your time and attention. PlayStation 3’s best game just became PlayStation 4’s, too.

The general consensus seems to be that it’s nicer and shinier now, but there’s really no reason to go out and buy the game anew if you already own it on the PlayStation 3.

Last Updated: July 28, 2014

46 Comments

  1. Hammersteyn

    July 28, 2014 at 10:05

    Even Polygon likes it?
    *Checks outside.
    Yup, I hear trumpets.

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  2. Hammersteyn

    July 28, 2014 at 10:05

    Even Polygon likes it?
    *Checks outside.
    Yup, I hear trumpets.

    Reply

  3. Hammersteyn

    July 28, 2014 at 10:06

    I owned it on PS3, but I would dearly love to own it again. As soon as I rescued all the Mudokons. Especially as I missed half of the fuckers first time through Rapture Farms!

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    • Sageville

      July 28, 2014 at 13:06

      I can’t justify paying full price for it on PS4.

      I’d love some official exchange policy whereby you trade in the Old and get the New (Better than BTgames prices)

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      • Hammersteyn

        July 28, 2014 at 13:12

        R550

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      • Brian Murphy

        July 28, 2014 at 16:00

        Good thing it’s selling for $50, with all the DLC. Or did new games revert back to $50, from $60?

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    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      July 28, 2014 at 14:53

      Aye, I’ll double dip, but only in 2015. My wallet is being funny these days.

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  4. Hammersteyn

    July 28, 2014 at 10:06

    I owned it on PS3, but I would dearly love to own it again. As soon as I rescued all the Mudokons. Especially as I missed half of the fuckers first time through Rapture Farms!

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    • Sageville

      July 28, 2014 at 13:06

      I can’t justify paying full price for it on PS4.

      I’d love some official exchange policy whereby you trade in the Old and get the New (Better than BTgames prices)

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        July 28, 2014 at 13:12

        R550

        Reply

      • Brian Murphy

        July 28, 2014 at 16:00

        Good thing it’s selling for $50, with all the DLC. Or did new games revert back to $50, from $60?

        Reply

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      July 28, 2014 at 14:53

      Aye, I’ll double dip, but only in 2015. My wallet is being funny these days.

      Reply

  5. Morne Nell

    July 28, 2014 at 10:10

    Can’t wait never played it before, Will be a long wait since there is no Destiny this week

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  6. Morne Nell

    July 28, 2014 at 10:10

    Can’t wait never played it before, Will be a long wait since there is no Destiny this week

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  7. Morne Nell

    July 28, 2014 at 10:17

    Question since The DLC is the prologue, should I not play that first?

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    • Her Highness the Hipster

      July 28, 2014 at 10:37

      i think there are spoilers in the DLC. not sure, but I remember reading that – don’t want to ruin a rad game thanks to DLC.

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    • Jac7

      July 28, 2014 at 10:49

      Play the main entry first. The DLC plays off both before and during the events of TLOU.

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  8. Morne Nell

    July 28, 2014 at 10:17

    Question since The DLC is the prologue, should I not play that first?

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    • Her Highness the Hipster

      July 28, 2014 at 10:37

      i think there are spoilers in the DLC. not sure, but I remember reading that – don’t want to ruin a rad game thanks to DLC.

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    • Jac7

      July 28, 2014 at 10:49

      Play the main entry first. The DLC plays off both before and during the events of TLOU.

      Reply

  9. Jonah Cash

    July 28, 2014 at 10:19

    Haven’t played it yet, so will definitely get it this week to tie me over until Destiny releases in September!!

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  10. Jonah Cash

    July 28, 2014 at 10:19

    Haven’t played it yet, so will definitely get it this week to tie me over until Destiny releases in September!!

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  11. Anon A Mouse

    July 28, 2014 at 10:22

    Just finished the PS3 version. Was really good and I did enjoy it. Can’t however see me buying it again for the current gen (even if I did actually own any current gen).

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  12. oOqUiS

    July 28, 2014 at 10:22

    Selling my PS3 and my copy of TLOU wasn’t a pleasant experience.Alas…..we shall meet again!!

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  13. Anon A Mouse

    July 28, 2014 at 10:22

    Just finished the PS3 version. Was really good and I did enjoy it. Can’t however see me buying it again for the current gen (even if I did actually own any current gen).

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  14. oOqUiS

    July 28, 2014 at 10:22

    Selling my PS3 and my copy of TLOU wasn’t a pleasant experience.Alas…..we shall meet again!!

    Reply

  15. Rince&pop

    July 28, 2014 at 10:24

    ” but there’s really no reason to go out and buy the game anew if you already own it on the PlayStation 3.” Said the biased Asian…

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    • Jenken

      July 28, 2014 at 10:54

      …said the resident troll 😉

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      • Rince&pop

        July 28, 2014 at 11:05

        Oi!

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    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      July 28, 2014 at 14:55

      Pffft Geoff likes Mario. What does he know. I will DOUBLE DIP LAST OF US!!!

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  16. Rince&pop

    July 28, 2014 at 10:24

    ” but there’s really no reason to go out and buy the game anew if you already own it on the PlayStation 3.” Said the biased Asian…

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    • Jenken

      July 28, 2014 at 10:54

      …said the resident troll 😉

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      • Rince&pop

        July 28, 2014 at 11:05

        Oi!

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    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      July 28, 2014 at 14:55

      Pffft Geoff likes Mario. What does he know. I will DOUBLE DIP LAST OF US!!!

      Reply

  17. Nikola

    July 28, 2014 at 10:50

    I have played it before but will definitely pick it up as I never owned it had to lend a PS3 for a week from a friend just to finish it so want finish it with no rush and maybe give the multiplayer a go, plus no Destiny until September need something to play until:)

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  18. Nikola

    July 28, 2014 at 10:50

    I have played it before but will definitely pick it up as I never owned it had to lend a PS3 for a week from a friend just to finish it so want finish it with no rush and maybe give the multiplayer a go, plus no Destiny until September need something to play until:)

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  19. Sageville

    July 28, 2014 at 13:08

    I think people forget the awesomeness of the Factions multiplayer…. so tempted to pick up the PS3 controller again while waiting for september…

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  20. Sageville

    July 28, 2014 at 13:08

    I think people forget the awesomeness of the Factions multiplayer…. so tempted to pick up the PS3 controller again while waiting for september…

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  21. eXpZA

    July 28, 2014 at 13:16

    Looking forward to hearing this again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_S89_bc3o

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    • oOqUiS

      July 28, 2014 at 14:10

      Damn…..while waiting for a online match, good times.

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  22. eXpZA

    July 28, 2014 at 13:16

    Looking forward to hearing this again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_S89_bc3o

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    • oOqUiS

      July 28, 2014 at 14:10

      Damn…..while waiting for a online match, good times.

      Reply

  23. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    July 28, 2014 at 14:52

    Oh Polygon, this time round Arthur Gies can’t talk smack about the game. “Durrr Last of Us will never be successful derp, because my name is Arthur Gies and Microsoft pays my salary.. Duuurrr”

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  24. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    July 28, 2014 at 14:52

    Oh Polygon, this time round Arthur Gies can’t talk smack about the game. “Durrr Last of Us will never be successful derp, because my name is Arthur Gies and Microsoft pays my salary.. Duuurrr”

    Reply

  25. Brian Murphy

    July 28, 2014 at 17:07

    DarkStation – 100
    Meristation – 100
    Everyeye.it – 100
    Videogamer – 100
    Gamesradar – 100
    Vandal Online – 95
    Gameplanet – 95
    Multiplayer.it – 95
    Metro GameCentral – 90

    Current meta – 96

    Woo! Go ND!

    Reply

  26. Brian Murphy

    July 28, 2014 at 17:07

    DarkStation – 100
    Meristation – 100
    Everyeye.it – 100
    Videogamer – 100
    Gamesradar – 100
    Vandal Online – 95
    Gameplanet – 95
    Multiplayer.it – 95
    Metro GameCentral – 90

    Current meta – 96

    Woo! Go ND!

    Reply

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