The Last of Us is a gaming phenomenon that went for the world's jugular when it was first released back in 2013 (damn, a decade, now that makes me feel old). I've yet to see anything since capture its potent emotion and pace, to break and mend my heart over and over again. It's pure lightning in a bottle, from its heartfelt plotting, its unbelievably real characters, to its weighty, punchy gameplay.
That was all in a game released ten years ago, so how does Naughty Dog's remake stack up, and, more importantly, is it worth its full-price release?
Outstandingly beautiful and engaging, The Last of Us: Part 1 is the definitive way to enjoy one of the best and must-play experiences ever released. However, the original holds up just as well, and if you can't justify the expensive price tag for the remake, don't. Wait for it to come down or pick up the original for much, much cheaper.
That was all in a game released ten years ago, so how does Naughty Dog's remake stack up, and, more importantly, is it worth its full-price release?
Outstandingly beautiful and engaging, The Last of Us: Part 1 is the definitive way to enjoy one of the best and must-play experiences ever released. However, the original holds up just as well, and if you can't justify the expensive price tag for the remake, don't. Wait for it to come down or pick up the original for much, much cheaper.