When rumors began circulating about , fans were not particularly pleased. However, since the initial announcement trailer and PlayStation Blog posts, everyone has come around to it, especially thanks to the generous $10 upgrade fee. This newfound love isn't unwarranted, as the version of one of Sony's best first-party exclusives offers many meaningful upgrades.
Unlike the failed , has a lot to offer both returning fans and newcomers to the series. From improved visuals to a completely overhauled cutscene system, looks and players like a dream. Of course, the most meaningful additions are what makes it a truly striking remaster, and luckily there are plenty of them.
One of the most obvious changes between the original and the version is the enhanced textures. Everything from clothing to the individual bricks surrounding Meridian's tightly packed streets has been greatly improved, with the overall quality looking drastically different compared to the original game. While visuals certainly still look great today, these improved textures prove the version is a big improvement.
Playing feels like how players remember looking all the way back in 2017.
A lot of the time, playing feels like how players remember looking all the way back in 2017. These enhanced textures improve the visuals just enough to make it look next-gen without ever ruining the overall artistic vision the original developers had. It's a great improvement and one that the majority of fans are likely to pick up for.
One of the aspects ofthat is delved into a lot in the PlayStation blog post breaking down the various changes is the improved foliage. The team at Nixxes worked tirelessly to make the foliage far denser and more in line with what the original art team had envisioned in the game's gorgeous concept art. It's thicker and more wild, showcasing a world truly overrun by nature after years of civilization being pushed underground.
Additionally, Aloy now interacts with the foliage around her and not
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