Remakes and remasters can be a great thing for nostalgic gamers who want to relive their favorite titles but with a more modern feel. Games like the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake are highly anticipated due to this. However, while a remake done right can build upon the original experience of a game and give both old and new fans an enjoyable time, there are those remasters that come across more as a quick attempt to gain money from a popular franchise. Recently, The Last of Us Part 1 PS5 remake has been under fire for appearing like a cash grab to some fans.
When The Last of Us PS5 remake was shown off to fans, there was a mix of excitement with a bit of disappointment. Some were happy to see that the game was getting a visual overhaul along with other updates. However, others found the graphics of The Last of Us to be better than its remake, comparing images from both games online to see which was better. This has led to some believing that the remake is nothing more than a cash grab.
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However, one Naughty Dog developer has taken offense to these claims. Robert Morrison, an animator at Naughty Dog who worked on The Last of Us PS5 remake along other titles like Resident Evil 7, Injustice 2, and the 2018 God of War reboot, has stated on Twitter that the remaster is the «most meticulously built and crafted project» he has ever been a part of. Morrison also claims that the «highest level of care and attention to detail» has been put into Naughty Dog's The Last of Us PS5 remake.
The Last of Us fans in the comments of Morrison's post were mostly supportive of the animator, with some saying they'll pick up the game when it releases in
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