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[captainnapalm]

Pretty darn good time to be a PC Gamer. Seems like from now on, we can look forward to all the new games coming out every year, and all the PlayStation exclusives from a year or two before. Sweet.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

This is what happens when we stop comparing PS3 pre-rendered 30fps videos with PS5 in-game cutscenes at 60fps and go straight to the 30fps gameplay from the PS3 vs now on PS5.

It's night and day.

 

[jm89]

MEGATON!! The Snitch was right

Trailer https://media.direct.playstation.co...e-last-of-us-part-1-game-announcement-trailer

Joel ❤

Damn sony ninjas are gonna be out in force. Hopefully they're covering there tracks.

 

[Represent.]

iT lOoKs tHe sAmE

We're saying it looks the same as TLOU 2.

Anyone saying it looks the same as TLOU 1 is a fucking idiot

 

[Skifi28]

Excellent. Sneak up behind a guy and watch the same chocking animation. Repeat 1000 times. Congratulations, you won. BUT if you enjoy it then good for you!

You can reduce any and all games to 1-2 repeating actions that make it sound terrible. If you don't like the gameplay loop that's fine, but that's disingenuous.

 

[theHFIC]

Can definitely tell you aren’t mad

Why would I be? I'm PC and PS5 #blessed so the world is my oyster.

 

[Bartski]

Yeah, that's true. But the combat should pretty much be done based on the last game. All you really need is to just make some new levels. You can add in some rope climbing or verticality, or larger areas and take a few liberties with the "enhanced exploration."

That's what I'm expecting anyway, but who knows.

agreed. TLOU1 made to look and work as enhanced Part 2 roughly speaking

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Because it retcons the situation to look more favorable for the Fireflies.

Jesus fucking christ

 

[Punished Miku]

They already making Joel fit more with Part II from the get go giving him way less spotlight in the cover.

I think there was some controversy at the time of release and they didn't want Ellie to be larger on the cover since she's a girl. They're probably closer to what they originally intended on that honestly.

 

[Hugare]

Joel hate is so intense they minimized him on the cover.
Fuck ND for how they treated their fans as "the enemy" and are now trying to buy them back with a remaster.
At least Konami didn't shat on their consumers.

Incredible how each word of your post is just pure shit

That "at least Konami didnt shat on their consumers" was the icing on the cake

 

[AtomicStarving]

Didn’t you just ask for this on PC?

No but I'm sure a lot pc players would be happy. I finished this game like 15 times on PS3/PS4.

Maybe they are doing this because of the HBO series, but ffs lol

 

[Bartski]

Because it retcons the situation to look more favorable for the Fireflies.

It changes the look and adds one line of dialog to the character you're just about to shoot in the face

 

[Bo_Hazem]

I don't care, I bought the game in 2013-2014 and devs should work for years to give it to me again for free.

 

[Jaybe]

You are correct:

Interestingly they show a brief clip of Left Behind in the trailer, and the trailer doesn’t mention editions. I’m sure it will get cleared up soon.

 

[DanEON]

I just hope the PC version doesnt take too long.

 

[Vick]

Listen, I love The Last of Us (first one). But to say that it has good gameplay is just ridiculous. It doesn't.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I love The Last of Us (first one). But to say that it has good gameplay is just ridiculous

 

[Matchew]

Cannot wait to play this. Looks great.

 

[Godot25]

So, no multiplayer...
...and it still costs 10 dollars more then original?

Wtf?

 

[Kimahri]

This to me is a completely unnecessary remake. Game is too recent, still easily available. Looks fine enough. I just don't see the point.

 

[Neff]

That's what makes it amazing.

I disagree. I hated everyone in it and didn't give a shit about the story until I played the DLC, which I actually did enjoy from a story perspective. And 2 was even better in that regard.

What kept me playing part 1 was the gameplay, atmosphere and tension. On grounded you have to pay attention to your surroundings, search thoroughly, be careful, be precise, be observant (since you can't listen mode the game into submission), and make good decisions with your pathetically small inventory. One wrong move will most likely result in instant failure and it's extremely satisfying to play well.

If you're playing games for story alone then you're indulging the wrong hobby.

 

[kyliethicc]

I’m surprised they aren’t including Left Behind in the base game. Kind of low given it was included in the PS4 remaster.

They are. The $70 regular version includes Left Behind.

The deluxe Firefly edition is a steel book physical release, and has the TLOU comic book included.

 

[blastprocessor]

If you expected more you have very unrealistic expectations. TLoU2 is only 2 years old and was absolutely state of the art at the time. Also this game isn't running at 60fps on PS4, that's for sure.

When ND say they built it ground up on PS5 sure I'd expect a generational leap, not something that looks like TLOU 2 running on PS4 at double the framerate. I'm not saying that's a bad thing heck it's still a gorgeous game but l expected much more for the price they are flogging it at.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

You can reduce any and all games to 1-2 repeating actions that make it sound terrible. If you don't like the gameplay loop that's fine, but that's disingenuous.

There's barely any gameplay in The Last of Us. The whole game is on rails. It's a roller coaster ride (a very good one). The most offending part of the game is the sniper section. You're not playing the game. The game is playing you (I still love it for what it is).

This guy explains it well:

 

[TheInfamousKira]

You expect my ass to buy this a third time, at full price, and you have cover art like that? With a little full body cut out of Joel on the side like he's a bonus character in a console specific Soul Calibur game?

THE GAMEPLAY AND GRAPHICS YOU LOVED
NOW WITH A STORY THAT ISN'T RIPE ASS!
RE-RE-RELEASED ON PS5
REEEEEE ON PS5

I also enjoy the pride Druckman seems to be taking on his bold story direction. By immediately releasing a "prequel," to TLOU2. The other guy who said a director's cut of Part II is on it's way is probably right on the money. Naughty Dog is just gonna release different versions of I and II until a meteor hits the earth, or Druckman's money laundering scheme is complete.

 

[Chukhopops]

Is this the only game to be remastered twice in under ten years? All I can think of is Skyrim and the second remaster was for the ten year anniversary.

Anyway good for people who enjoyed it the previous times!

 

[DonF]

Awesome game that already looked and played awesome on PS4. Personally, I have cero interest in this version, considering all the story was thrown in the garbage for part 2.

 

[Vick]

SONY is the new Nintendo.

FTFY. They're like twins.. but one of the two became a whore, and the other still has the same principles.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Hit me up when it's free on the PS+ service.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

They're like twins.. but one of the two became a whore, and the other still has the same principles.

You don’t have the whores number by any chance?

 

[TheRedRiders]

Those look like PS4 graphics to me.

I agree for once.

Also $70? Yikes.

 

[Hobbygaming]

Nostalgia is one helluva drug

Remake

Original

 

[sendit]

 

[hemo memo]

70$? Yeah no. Buying discounted then. I would be busy with current backlog + PS+ Extra anyway. You are already building the game with Part 2 technology and it is a "faithful" remake so not much in term of innovation as the foundation is there. This is MY look at it and how I value it.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Day 1, Haven't played this since the PS3. Will buy the firefly edition if it somehow has part 2 bundled.

 

[tommib]

Those look like PS4 graphics to me.

You’re becoming a parody, dude. From RE4 to this…

 

[FunkMiller]

So, exactly the same full price game, just with graphics upgraded to more or less the same as the second game.

Fuck off Sony, you rapacious bastards.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Nostalgia is one helluva drug

Remake

Original

And the PS3 is pre-rendered stuff running at 30fps (if that). People forget the PS3 was melting that summer to run that game.

Wait until gameplay segments start to show and people will be surprised at how much better it all looks and plays.

 

[SlimySnake]

There's barely any gameplay in The Last of Us. The whole game is on rails. It's a roller coaster ride (a very good one). The most offending part of the game is the sniper section. You're not playing the game. The game is playing you (I still love it for what it is).

This guy explains it well:

This is simply inaccurate. You need to play more games if you think the whole game is on rails.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Nostalgia is one helluva drug

Remake

Original

You have those labels swapped, right? Right?

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Returnal coming September to PC by same leaker.

Yeah I'm really wondering what Sony's strategy for PC is and if there are going to be longer-term consequences (positive and negative) with the route they seem to be going. For example, if there's a rampant increase of the single-player games going to PC in shorter intervals and their ports are essentially guaranteed, and most likely live-service games will be Day 1 on PC as well...does someone who yet hasn't picked up a PS5 really need to get one or just stick with PC for those PS gaming needs?

Then think about the potential loss in PS+ revenue (you don't need to pay for online on PC, and the PS+ service isn't available there either) and 3P royalties...hos is this genuinely going to work out for their 1P and console sales in the long run? Guess we'll find out. I'd probably have taken a different approach if I were in Jim's shoes and just brought back Everquest for PC and focus on TLOU Part II Factions for PS & PC to start. Leave it at that, see how those do and then maybe do a remake Day 1 PS & PC and see what happens over a 1-year period before committing any further with PC plans (do more single-player ports to PC, do more Day 1 PC, or just focus on 1-2 MMO or live-service gaming franchises between console and PC and gradually add more when timing seems right).

Their current strategy looks almost too aggressive for PC given the typical strength of their console brand and ecosystem, I just don't want them to jeopardize that in the long run.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Nostalgia is one helluva drug

Remake

Original

Original still holds up in these pre-rendered scenes. It's in the "gameplay" where the biggest difference is.

 

[proandrad]

This was a late gen ps3 game that got a remastered on PS4 and a PS4 pro update. Has their ever been a more unnecessary remake? Can’t wait for the Last of Us part 2 remake on PS6.

 

[NickFire]

I have no issue with them selling games on PC. But my reaction to this PS5 version borders between "WTF?" and "Why do they have to be THIS greedy?" $70 for the second remaster (whatever) version of just Part 1 is a money grab IMO. I genuinely thought they would consolidate the two games into 1 PS5 remaster. Which I would have happily paid for. No way am I paying $70 for part 1 again. Just NO.

 

[sendit]

You’re becoming a parody, dude. From RE4 to this…

I agree, his takes are quite extreme with no inbetween. However, this looks to be on the same level as The Last of Us 2 (maybe slightly better). Which I'm fine with. The Last of Us 2 is a very good looking game.

 

[Shifty1897]

I've played the first game 5 or 6 times at this point (most recently a year ago) and double dipped already with the PS4 version. Gonna need a discount and some time before I decide to play it again.

 

[Hezekiah]

The real question is, is this a REMAKE of the REMAKE or a Remake of the original?

How many fucking times is Sony going to sell this mediocre game.

Shouldn't be $70, but this is some ResetEra acumen.

 

[Hobbygaming]

And the PS3 is pre-rendered stuff running at 30fps (if that). People forget the PS3 was melting that summer to run that game.

Wait until gameplay segments start to show and people will be surprised at how much better it all looks and plays.

 

[Nankatsu]

Megaton.

I'll pick it up and pretend Last of Us 2 never existed.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

This is simply inaccurate. You need to play more games if you think the whole game is on rails.

Ok, maybe I'm over-exaggerating. But I still say this: gameplay in ND games is just okay. The shooting, cover system, climbing, stealth... it's all just serviceable. It's the story and characters that elevate them.