The Last of Us Part 1: Should the Sequel Get its Own Multigenerational Life Span?
The Last of Us Part 1 has been a relatively hot button topic since its initial leaks. There has always been a considerable degree of excitement with regard to the PS5 remake and the obvious visual improvements that would be possible due to current-gen hardware, but there has also been a fair amount of collected controversy about the reasoning behind its necessity or desirability. Much of this discourse concerns whether The Last of Us Part 1 is a cash-grab, with arguments on both sides having been supported reasonably.
Of course, the remake releases this week and fans have a choice to make. Many of The Last of Us Part 1’s early reviews are raving about how it is the definitive way to play the game, while some mention the fact that it is largely the same experience. Now that The Last of Us Part 1 marks a third release for a single game, regardless of how improved or upscaled it is as a remaster or remake, it begs the question whether this trend will be imparted onto its sequel, The Last of Us 2.
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It would be difficult to deny The Last of Us’ influence or fanbase, and its multigenerational life span is a glowing declaration of that. Having originally released on PS3 before being remastered for PS4 and remade for PS5, its reach has been stretched as far as possible to meet new audiences and take advantage of new hardware capabilities.
The Last of Us Part 1is billed as a remake with much more work put into it than a remaster may entail, and it is basically up to fans now to discern whether the features and content in it are enough to sell them on it or not. Rather, enthusiastic fans of The Last of Us who still enjoy the original game will likely be pleased to play
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