The PS5 Shouldn't Churn Out PS4 Remakes Like Horizon Zero Dawn
Though there are plenty of developers and hardware manufacturers that are known for providing exceptionally crafted experiences, Sony is perhaps the most revered to those who enjoy single player and narrative-driven titles. From Uncharted to Spider-Man, the company's first party offerings are usually praised for the way they handle storytelling and the state of polish they are in upon release. There are, of course, outliers that buck the trend, but Horizon Zero Dawn sits firmly in the former category, being one of the best games for its native PS4 system.
The 2022 arrival of Horizon Forbidden West has put the franchise back in the limelight, despite heavy overshadowing from Elden Ring. It's a sublime sequel to an already exceptional product, but rumors have been circulating that the first is receiving a remake in the same vein as The Last of Us Part 1. This is an intriguing thought to those who care deeply about graphical fidelity and performance, but could come at the direct cost of future innovations. Guerilla is looking for an inevitable third game, but Sony shouldn't place too much emphasis on the past, with history showing it can have mixed results.
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The Last of Us released in 2013 at the end of the PlayStation 3's life to a sea of critical acclaim. It was a gorgeous story told from the perspective of two survivors who develop their relationship from a begrudging partnership to a stalwart reliance on one another over the course of a year. Joel and Ellie are some of the best characters in video games, so when they received a PS4 makeover in 2014 it was welcomed by all. Eight years later, the original product has been remade to closer resemble the visuals
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