Considering that I already reviewed the game when it was released on PS3, I will be giving a summary on the improvements made to the game on the PS4 version. First off, the graphics. The Last Of Us Remastered boasts improved visuals, better lighting and shadows, and more detailed character models, with a host of other behind the scenes improvements as well. It's not just called "Remastered" for no reason though; the game also adds all previously released multiplayer maps and the "Left Behind" DLC, featuring Ellie and her best friend, Riley. I promise to put up a review of "Left Behind" once completed. Another major game changer in the "Remastered" edition is the fact that the game runs at 1080, 60 frames per second; a huge step up from the previous generation game. An available option allows players to switch back and forth from 30 fps to 60 fps to see the difference in gameplay, or for those who are just used to the 30 fps on PS3.
Another feature only available on PS4 is "Photo Mode." "Photo Mode" allows players to pause the game wherever and whenever, except for cut scenes, to take screen shots of the gameplay. If you're feeling photogenic, take a picture of Joel or Ellie, hell, add a color filter, dim or increase the brightness; the choice is yours. You may also adjust the depth of field and add vignettes. Frames are also an option, ranging from silly "photo booth" frames to black bars, black bars with the "Last Of Us" logo, a Polaroid frame, etc. If you want a more cinema like quality, the game also allows you to dolly the camera. For some really AWESOME shots, I recommend that you pause the screen during a melee brawl or a gun fight. Once you have finished crafting the perfect shot, hold the share button down, screenshot it, then upload it to Twitter or Facebook for others to see your masterpiece. You would be astonished by the excruciating detail you'll see once you pause the game at the right moments. For some cool shots I took, look below. Naughty Dog has also taken advantage of the new and improved PS4 dualshock by mapping the aim and shoot buttons to the new L2 and R2 triggers and mapping the backpack in "The Last Of Us" to the touch pad. Sounds like your flashlight turning on and off are also projected from the speaker on the controller. Commentary by Neil Druckmann may also be turned on during cinematics for extra enjoyment if you are into that sort of thing. Including all of it's improvements, I rate The Last Of Us Remastered, a 10/10.
PROS:
- Improved Visuals
- Previously released DLC
- 60 FPS
- Photo Mode
- Integration of the PS4 controller's features
- Commentary from Neil Druckmann
CONS:
- NONE
- NONE
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