A few days ahead of the debut of a remake that revisits one of 2013’s most acclaimed games, The Last of Us has lifted the embargo on reviews. While the refreshed edition earned strong marks overall, its average score trails behind the original game by a small margin.
The remake sits at 87 out of 100 on the review aggregator OpenCritic. Some outlets were more critical, with Attack of the Fanboy rating it the weakest entry among the platform releases, awarding it 6 out of 10.
Critics widely praised the visual overhaul, smarter artificial intelligence, tightened combat mechanics, improved physics, richer 3D audio, and the inclusion of DualSense features. The main cautions pointed to a higher price, a trimmed multiplayer mode, and level design that some felt had grown dated. Observers noted that only devoted fans or players who have not yet finished the original would likely purchase the remake at full price; others are advised to wait for a sale. [citation: VG Times]
Ratings:
- Twin finite – 10/10;
- EGM – 10/10;
- IGN – 9/10;
- Video Gamer – 9/10;
- Paste magazine – 9/10;
- Gaming Bolt – 9/10;
- Press Start – 9/10;
- GameMe+ – 8/10;
- GameSpot – 8/10;
- VG247 – 8/10;
- Telegraph – 8/10;
- Attack of the Fanboy – 6/10;
In addition to the review, IGN released a graphics comparison showing how the visuals look across PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PlayStation 5 hardware. The assessment highlights how lighting, textures, and performance have evolved since the original release. [citation: VG Times]
A separate video captured the opening 15 minutes of the journey, offering a first impression of pacing and atmosphere in the updated version. [citation: VG Times]
The remake is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on September 2 and is expected to arrive on PC at a later date, widening access beyond Sony’s ecosystem. Screenshots from The Last of Us: Part 1 are being circulated by fans and outlets alike to illustrate the enhancements. [citation: VG Times]
The network has published visuals from an unofficial remake of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, continuing a trend of fan-driven projects drawing attention in the gaming sphere. [citation: VG Times]
Source: VG Times