My only complaint is how much they changed the lighting in Bill's town. I always remember it being bathed in a redish sunset and standing out as a cozy break from the rest of the games bleakness. Now it just looks like a kind of gloomy town like the rest
Just looking, the textures, models, and all visuals have improved by a lot, but they took a dive in the art direction. As a commercial photo / video person, The new footage looks like log or raw video rather than color graded cinematic imagery. The scorching red hue of bill’s town, and the blue hues at the start, each represented different moods that aided in the story. The new look is just too clinical to me.
yeah I agree with this one, the artstyle in the original game was great (even tho I prefer the look of the remake) it made places that were 'relaxing' more relaxing and places that were stressful extremely oppressive (like the sewers or the collapsed towers)
The thing I like about the remake is that older characters's model actually feel older and you can see the highlight on the amount of stress they have suffered like the bags under their eyes, they are somewhat skinnier and feel more tired.
lol exactly, as if there were any more creams and lotions and make up lol Ellie had this "cute" elf kinda thing going on and lots of dudes didn't like that they made her more believable lmao the new models are the best, more realistic, more scruffy and less cartoony and "cute".
@@michaelscott9040 A lot of people got mad that they made Tess look "uglier" in the remake. I disagree. She's still pretty, but would you really have the time for beauty sleep and a skincare routine in the post-apocalypse?
@@lavatacoburrito9410 They turned Tess from a good looking woman into a post wall thot, lmao! But the rest look massively improved. Ellie looks a bit weird at times, like she's 14 and 40 at the same time, but Bill and Henry look great.
I think collectibles being a physical object Joel picks up adds a lot more than just immersion, it makes the scene where Joel rejects the photo of Sarah that Tommy offers him all the more powerful because through the whole game, Joel has been pocketing every trinket and doodad he comes across, but instead of thoughtlessly pocketing the photo, he hands it back to Tommy. This makes the scene where Ellie hands Joel the photo all the stronger, because he finally accepts this memory for all of the joy and pain it brings him. wish that Naughty Dog focused on these elements of storytelling more than traditional cinematic storytelling.
My favorite thing about the remakes is the nature, and how its taking over. The building are all covered in vines, they’re breaking apart and we can see flowers and other plants growing in them. And also, the moutains, and the trees, and the water, is just so beautiful
@@sharukhkhan9242Well,not every gamer had the crappy ps3 console or PS4. Take my case,i was a PC gamer and Xbox360(because it could be moded with RGH),but mainly PC,when PS5 was launched,instead upgrading my PC,i bought a PS5(late march 2023). So for my case and some like me,who never had a Playstation this remake was new/better than laggy 720p ps3 or 1080p ps4. Same i can say about AC Unity,as i played that game on PC semi max settings when camed out,i decided to try(cheap deal)it on PS5...guess what?900p crappy object detail(you can see poligons and low textures,round objects like barrels look hexagonal,etc while on PC is kinda same but more HD. With AC odyssey and Origins,on PS5 they received patches not only fps but draw distance,texture res and higger resolution. I could never play the ps4 version on ps5 pre patch ever,when a superior version is available for said console.
The ai improvement blew me away. For example during a shootout at the start of the Pittsburgh chapter Ellie called out that they were behind us. The enemy ai actually flanked me and I didn’t realize it but I was saved because Ellie actually called it out
@@robinhoodhimself No the original is designed a lot around realism so them amplifying it like they did in Part 2 just compliments it more. It’s a gritty and brutal game so the added realistic details more to that feeling which is great.
One of my favorite subtle details is how the cars now have break-able windows and detailed interiors. That combined with the new physics object make combat much more gritty, when you have glass from the cars flying off as it's shot, objects in the environment flying all over the place when a bomb is set off.
First small detail that blew me away was when I smashed a glass bottle over one of the last enemies in an encounter and he started begging for his life. You could see pieces of the broken glass protruding from his face in clear detail. I swear people are really underestimating all the little nuance that really adds up here
Love that they made a remake of part one since the combat flow and detail in part 2 was amazing(aside from the story) the devs in naughty dog are really still just top notch for environment and gameplay designs
Even though Part 1 does still look incredible, this video is helping me realize just how good the original and Remastered still look even today. Obviously the tech is outdated for todays standards but they overall visual language is still super solid. Maybe that’s just mostly nostalgia for this almost 10 year old game.
It's not nostalgia, what the devs achieved with The Last of Us back in 2013 (and in 2014) from a technological standpoint is truly remarkable. So much so that it still reflects to this day.
I’m replaying the remaster now. I kinda like that it looks dated. It’s the same as listening to an old record, or watching a movie in black and white; it brings you to a certain place that high definition, high quality, etc not always can.
I remember when the original came out and thinking that how can graphics get any better than this and it actually did get better now with the remake. I feel the game is just too short and no new stuff really added to add replay value to the game so i don’t really wanna spend 70 dollars on it when i can get a completely new game with that money, overall good comparison video
@@MegaPepsimax yea for people who Never played it it’s definitely worth it but the New version is expensive. The older version is Much cheaper and just has slightly bad graphics
I can't decide which version I like better. Joel and the other gal at the beginning of Chapter 1 now look their age, which is great, but at the same time, the characters' facial expressions have changed. Where Joel once looked determined, he now looks weary. Where Ellie once looked feisty, she now looks vulnerable. It's not worse, it's just ... different. Much of the background art is improved, but a few of the original environments still seem preferable. For example, I was saddened but also chuckled when I noticed that they'd removed Pluto from a poster in Joel's daughter's room. I liked the scummy water of the original, but I also like the brackish water of the remake. I think both versions are flavours worth enjoying. I think I'll buy a copy of the new version in another month or two when it's released for PC and enjoy the excuse for a replay.
@pedro10a1 Disgustingly different? No. Just made actually human looking. They looked way too cartoony and perfect on PS3, they seemed way more flat than the environments surrounding them. They've made skin stretch more realistically. They've added detailed skin textures with wrinkles and pores. There is some subtlety in facial animations that was totally lost in the original that have been brought out and add depth to the performances. Joel actually looks his age and has patches of grey in his hair. If they had upgraded everything else in this game but kept the faces proportionally identical with the new lighting, subsurface scattering, and textures, they would look awful. When the original game came out in 2013 I thought it was one of the most realistic games I'd ever seen. I played it again very recently, and I'm playing the remake now. The faces have aged noticeably poorly in the original. Love it to death, but it sure was released on now 16 year old hardware at the tail end of its lifespan
The new visuals are fantastic! Sure, the Remastered version already looked great, but the jump in visual quality with Part One is astounding. I almost get lost in the world. The sequence in the hotel basement with the stalkers that I played last night was amazing! I really take my time to and look at everything closely to really appreciate the world that was created here with so much attention given to the smallest details. I wonder if my dream will come true one day: Uncharted 1, 2 and 3 getting remade with the same graphical quality as Uncharted 4. I would buy that in a heartbeat!
I loved how the enemy Human AIs all looked different in the part 1 version as to where the remastered version, enemy human AIs had like 6 different models.
@@jjeaze Nah $70 is still not worth it. I still bought because I love the last of us so much but it’s still not worth it. If they added the crouching animations from part 2, better environmental puzzles instead of just Joel moving a dumpster and slightly different level design with better realistic cover from part 2, than they would deserve it.
The graphical improvements look great, but as I've beaten both original and remaster, I just can't justify paying full dollar for this. I could see myself buying it if it drops to around 20 bucks, but I don't see that happening soon. For new players though, this seems like the definitive way to experience this masterpiece.
Once part two releases next month, they could release a deluxe version like resident evil 8 that included biohazard 7. Sony can have a complete bundle for 90, like re8 village, so the last of us part one could be 20 bucks worth within the pricing point of a deluxe edition.
The facial animation really is the star of the show for me, also.. I know it must've been a ridiculous amount of work to hand animate the facial animation since they don't use facial motion capture like it was in the Part II.. presumably
@@DarkBurster They didn't have any facial tracking in the original mocap data. This is 100% hand-keyed and improved manually. They didn't add face tracking to their mocap until Uncharted 4. ;)
I might sound crazy but I liked Joel’s old design over the new one. The old design of Joel looked threatening and badass while the new one is literally a middle aged grandpa that is strong.
I think having him look the same between games is a little silly. I thought they were trying to show that Joel was getting old in Part II, but I guess they were just adding detail for its own sake
@@Parlayhitter1 Tlou players only hate how Tess looks because she actually looks her age, and not the high school cheerleader hottie in the original. Some of these players are down bad. 💀
Great comparison, I really appreciate the work they put into this remake. Though I was noticing around one out of five examples I preferred the tone of the Remastered original. Maybe it's the way it was captured, but a lot of times the remake feels washed out or less cinematic in color tone. A few examples: 2:50, 5:18 (Ellie is pink), 13:45 (That "excessive red and yellow light" made that entrance to the town for me). That all said, I'm looking forward to trying it out for myself when the price drops.
I'm of the same mind, I feel like that they traded some artistic decision (in terms of lighting, character designs etc) for realism, or like how they traded the worn down UI look for a cleaner one. Over all I think the remake looks FANTASTIC, but at the same time I wonder if the devs got a little too carried away with how good it looks vs how the game should "feel." (if that makes sense) That being said I haven't played the new one myself yet cuz I'm broke lol
@@diddlysquat4582 I completely agree. Seems like they copy and pasted the color tones from TLOU 2 onto this one. Both very tonally different games though. Think they got carried away trying to unify the two products.
I agree too. The remaster just has more draw to it. It has more weight. More harshness suits the storyline. Everything seems too beautiful in the remaster and it does change the mood too much really. More of a pastel looking world. Softer.
I had the privilege of working on this game for 4 years. Been looking forward to your comparison for a long time. Thanks for always producing such high quality content!
That's awesome, I'm glad you liked it! I've been looking forward to comparing this one as TLOU is one of my favorites. Best of luck to you in your future projects :)
@@Nick930 Thank you for replying! It was a huge team effort. A lot of love was poured into this project which I think shows clearly. Some fun stuff in the works for the future. Keep up the great videos!
Beautiful description about the comparison and changes. As a 3d artist in the industry myself, I definetley appreciated this video! You deserve this good sir!
The improvements are amazing and undeniable. But I believe that the original game has aged amazing. Sometimes I really can't tell the difference at first glance. This game's graphics were way ahead of its time. Compare it with the most games from that era and you'll understand. Naughty dog never disappoints us. Their games are all phenomenal.
Can't really agree with that sentiment. Not to be a PC snob but games on PCs were doing some amazing stuff back in 2013 and the gap back then between consoles and PCs were way too big for console games compete in the graphics department. However the facial animations and overall acting were top notch stuff for its time that's for sure.
Ol that the same sht the difference the remastered has a glitch broken when using Joel alternative outfit the med lot rolling to the arm no longer there compare to the origin
One thing you didn't mention was the Spores. In the Remastered version it was like you were in a haze and you can barely see anything. In the Remake, the spores effect is much less aggressive.
And still expensive... :-) (even after year, still full price, except PC version, which is maybe 1/3 cheaper. But I finally got ps5, and had to buy this remake. Tlou is first game I played on ps4 when part 2 came out. And last ps3 game was also tlou. Expensive, ND pissed me off, when they cancelled MP, and what they did with serial, but this game is awesome, i just had to.
While I am a huge fan of this game and I want this version I am content to wait until it's cheaper. While the improvements are nice they aren't $70 worth of an improvement for someone who has played TLOU so many times with a backlog of other games to get to.
well... 70$ is a steep price for... basically just graphical improvements. Personally i see it mainly as PC release. As someone who never played TLoU myself (I dont have PS and decided back in the days that buying console just for this one game doesnt make sense) it is 70$ worth of an improvement over nothing we, PC users, currently have :-)
Ive always heard of last of us growing up but i wasnt much into action adventure games and im older now and im seeing thats all im really desiring, going through my first play through on the ps5 with the remake model (part 1) and this game is truly amazing, the story is soo good, i know a lot of people are saying it might not be worth it but if its your first time ever playing it do it!
I'm waiting for the price to drop but I will admit that I was surprised with how much better this remake looks. I wish it was not remade shot-for-shot and included some expanded content or gameplay since PS5 owners can already play Remastered through backwards compatibility - but it looks incredible and some of the AI adjustments to the enemies will probably make my first play through much more fun than Remastered. At least some of the amazing AI and gameplay from Part 2 is coming to Part 1, even if it's arguably not enough.
they do have expanded gameplay and quite a number of features that the remaster doesn't have. i'm so impressed with the amount of work they've put into this remake. you can really tell they have alot of love for this game and the series
Just beat the remake and it’s amazing, loved every minute of it.. Once you beat the game you can unlock the gameplay modifiers, and actually start the game with all your weapons and upgrades in your backpack… It’s fun, you basically own the world dominating everything, love it … 😊
I love what you do and these Direct Comparison videos. Everybody is reviewing this game as if it's new and even though this isn't a review of the game itself, it feels right given that it's a remake/remaster. Great job as always!
One thing that I imagined them doing in the remake that didn’t happen was expanding the gameplay areas. Remember how in the original game, floors in buildings are randomly blocked off by debris, and many areas are made inaccessible by wires. With the increased power of the PS5, they could’ve easily expanded the gameplay areas by making these areas accessible. This could’ve made the game feel more open ended. Sad that they didn’t do it.
Very impressive remake . Unfortunately In my opinion this great remake still doesn’t justify a 70$ price tag . I feel it could of at LEAST be 59.99 considering it’s a remake and not a new product. Still with that being said and echoed throughout the comment section you can tell that there was much love and passion from the team and it’s not their fault sony decided to milk a dying cow .
@@alan_hyoke yeah but part 2 was new content for only 60. This is re using most of the features from part 2 without multiplayer which for most people is a deal breaker. It doesn’t justify the game being more for less.
I will always be content with the older version, and have that nostalgia. That being said I can’t wait to get the new one whenever I can afford it. It does look amazing.
The Last of Us Part 1 remake is available as a free download right now with PS Plus. Finally got my copy and it's worth every minute. Despite knowing the game inside and out, it feels like a totally fresh playthrough.
For those that really love Last of us, the remake worth it BUT not at the current price... specially when you consider they removed the multiplayer which I always thought underrated af. Maybe at 40$ or something like that..Then I buy it
Fine with 20 dollar version. I don't think it is an "remarkable" improvement. It is an improvement. But not worth the 70 bucks price of admission unless you some type of superfan. It's the same game I brought already. Ill catch it on sale around 40bucks this xmas.
Yeah I get what your saying, but it is remarkable videos don't do it justice can't believe how much better it looks and loving the haptic feedback and triggers
Not even worth 40 in my opinion. This is a great game one of my favorites but it should be free on premium plus. I'm not impresses with premium plus at all. Gamepass is 10 times better.
@@jimmytimber7074 as someone who’s playing it rn It’s better than you think, the graphics looks way better than part 2 on the ps5 It’s just amazing It was a lot of money but it’s worth it with what you all get from it
i wish they kept the warmer colors and orange sunsets, infact they shouldve made it more warm because it just matches more with the first part and the 2nd part feels more dark so it should be cooler. I like remastered more most likely due to nostalgia
Original game is built on the Uncharted 3 game engine. The Remaster is just that same engine, but with higher resolution assets, better render resolution, framerate, and improved texture filtering and anti-aliasing. All of the tech and post processing is the same, just more refined. Remake is their newest game engine with brand new everything across the board.
TLOU1 means a lot to me, bought it on ps3/4 and now also PS5. I love seeing the various improvements to the game, it’s like buying a UHD 4K Blu-ray of an older movie and being able to see all the details and enjoying it again. I don’t get the argument that discounts should be made for people who own the ps4 version, or that this price for the re-remaster is to high. It’s made for crazy people like me who are ok with buying something multiple times just to get small or huge improvements. Or for those who’ve never played if ofc. It’s a business and SONY is not your friend, even if you are a fan of their products.
To me it seems like some people don't have their own opinion anymore when it comes to things like games. They just enjoy their ride on the hate train without even trying to look critically on the product themselves.
@@SOTVT I wouldn't go that far I definitely think plenty of the hate is unwarranted but there is definitely enough there to have gripes about it like the price is absolutely too much and while I wouldn't say that's enough to get up in arms about a lot of people interested in the game have said they're gonna wait on a price drop before getting it also them not including the multiplayer does lose some of the value that original release had and ultimately just so they can get more attention for a new multiplayer title that will likely have a season pass like the rest of the multiplayer industry so they can get that monthly subscription and in game currency money like Fortnite which in my opinion is more scummy than lootboxes but for some reason not a lot of people seem to see it that way.
It's not a new game, it's not a complete overhaul to such an extent that it's a new game like FFVIIR, it's a remake a rerelease. Sony is already upcharging their games to $70 but on top of that, a remake like this shouldn't be the full price as it's not a new game. Destroy All Humans 1 & 2, Spyro Reignited, Resident Evil 2 & 3, all released for $40. All are remakes of much older games and added as much if not more. Why give Sony special treatment? Even Activision, ACTIVISION, lowered the price of COD MW Remastered to $30 since it didn't have multiplayer, and that game added just as much.
@@SOTVT For some, but maybe avoid lumping everyone into that category as it would come off as an excuse to dismiss a point and avoid addressing an argument.
In the main scene of the game in which tomy takes Joel and Sara to the city I felt that in the remake they did a great job, I do not know if people noticed but the scenery got much darker and more impactful
Nothing wrong with liking what you saw first, if you listen to a song in an album, and then go listen to it live in concert, it’ll sound a tad different
Not quite! Older games have more of an artistic decision making with them instead of clean calculations and computations for realism. Oblivion and Skyrim often are better to me without mods because the lighting and scenery. Mods always seem to overlay artistic decisions. This game applies to that but with a more emphasis on developing. I personally love the remake look in part 1, but the remaster kept the original look with higher resolution and frame rate. The technicalities of Part 1 really show that this is a full blown remake and not some better looking remaster like critics say. This is a vast improvement in design and maintains the true to series gameplay, with some added nuances to raise the stakes at higher difficulties. The original TLOU had a lot of methods to “cheese” grounded difficulty where this version doubles down on the survival horror/action gameplay.
I do as well, I prefer the character models and lighting tone from the original. The remake looks objectively better in certain areas of course because it’s on PS5, but I dunno some of it looks off to me. I guess I’ve played the original and remastered version too many times 😬
Nick I'd be far more interested in seeing you do a comparison between this title and TLoU Part 2. I'd like to hear whether you see anything in the TLoU Part 1 to make you believe it couldn't have also been ported to the PS4. And generally which game you think is ultimately better looking.
@@alan_hyoke I don't trust you, I trust my own eyes. I'm at Pittsburgh now and although it looks fantastic, it doesn't look better than Part 2. I think many of you folks are forgetting just how spectacular that game looks.
@@sammyflinders it does look better the compare the graphics and Ellie and Joel from flashbacks and the last of us 1 remake look way better then the last of us 2
@@alan_hyoke that is one very tiny example, and the joel model looks ever so slightly better, not massively. Artistically speaking I don't actually prefer how they seem to have given him larger eyes, but that's a subjective matter. When talking about the far greater sum of its parts, it's environments, it's animations etc it does not look better, Part 2 was far more ambitious and accomplished much more with it's scope of spectacle. I'm curious, do you actually own both or are you just going off TH-cam videos?
As an early PC player since 1985, I never had a gaming console before I recently bought and reconditionned my first cheap and used PS4 Pro to experiment lazy sofa gaming. I wasn't expecting to much of it... Just fun with my teenage daughter... I bought the remastered and part II versions used as well for 20€, I've just finished both of them. I instantly and definitely fall in love with the story and the caracters that are both absolutely amazing. Whatever the little problems of design and gameplay. I've never been touched that much by a video game, except Death Stranding maybe. A master piece, really. But, thanks to your big work here, I'm the happier old gamer of the universe ! Sure, I will one day buy the enhanced Part 1 and Part 2 versions for my PC just for the pleasure to fall in love again and again... Amazing remake after all ! Thx !
The higher resolution of course is incomparable, but sincerely most of the times I like more the remastered dark less contrast look... The new details are really impressive and the sounds are even more realistic!
When I got my PS5, I somehow lost all my PS4 save files in the transfer. I was crushed, of course (was working on 100%-ing a 2nd run of TLOU2, too) but being able to relive the story like this definitely helps me to look on the bright side.
this was so incredibly satisfying to watch. i wonder if the environment team enjoyed making those tiny changes. thank you for making this video 💜 so well done and edited!
Hopefully with even higher visuals options. Besides unlocked fps and rez, maybe higher FOV, 16xAF, better shadows, better AO, higher rez volumetrics, higher rez textures, higher LODs and draw distances, higher precision motion blur and lighting and maybe more shadows (a la God of War) or light sources. And hopefully it's a properly optimized Vulkan or DX12 title. Not to mention DLSS and FSR 2.0.
I just beat the TLOU part 1 and that’s after playing both the remaster and original days before, the new game, while with a hefty price tag, was most definitely worth it to me. Graphics were incredible, even better than portrayed in the video, gameplay is significantly better and everything is refined and smooth. I ran into one glitch throughout my entire play through and all it took was an encounter reset. Definitely wait for a sale or the price to come down before buying, but also still definitely buy it.
@Ben Cooper all I’m saying is don’t knock it till you trying, the game is a completely different experience actually playing than it is watching, I agree it’s a bit lazy of Naughty Dog. But that doesn’t discredit that’s it’s a very good game and a very well done remake. But I get it’s not for everyone
It is difficult to find a video so detailed and made with such care. This youtuber is simply excellent. Regarding TLOU, anyone who says that this Remake is just a few textures and doesn't have new things is obviously blind. ND takes things seriously and knows its players perfectly. Fantastic
Remastered ps4 has a free ps5 upgrade to support higher resolution and frame rate for the ps5. Would higher resolution not make imperfections stand out more on ps5 Remastered version?
Really is incredible how much work ND did with this remake. Still remember how impressed I was playing it back on the PS3, can't wait to play it again on PS5 (if I ever get one...)
Personally, I prefer Ellie's original/remastered character model. Her face has a narrower chin, smaller nose, and bigger, more expressive eyes. Like you said, she looks like a whole different person. Now she looks like an edited version of Ashley Johnson, and, to me, it feels kinda weird, for a lack of a better word. Also, I like a bit more how Joel looked, but _his_ transformation isn't too bothersome. In the sound design side, I actually prefer the old "pew" sound the guns made 😆. Sometimes, I rather have some unique artistic choices, than to have full blown realism. Nonetheless, I say that most of their choices are solid for this remake.
Nice comparison, but I feel as though many people don't take into account just how impressively detailed tlou1's visuals were when they came out, and how easily it holds up today. Some of the best graphics you had ever seen on a console.
Agreed, I think the same with Dead Space 3 visually, go back and see that game on PS3 and you'll be shocked at how good it looks. I think Dead Space 3 might be the most impressive looking game on that generation
But those were unrealistic and not conducive to the tone or environment design. Areas that look dark and bleak are so because 90% of the time you're spending in dark, dim environments where warm, vibrant tone makes no sense. It also kinda clashes with the narrative since it's not sunshine and rainbows, as you should know.
@@insertnamehere8723 thats... kinda why people love it? It visuals clashed with the story and gameplay, which made it honestly quite interesting, while also looking good.
@@justmega9569 I don't think that's really the case, you know, compared to the actual plot that attracted most folks in addition to fun or brutal gameplay. Regardless, standards have obviously been raised since then and the lighting doesn't harm the game nearly as much as you think it does- if anything it makes the experience all the more compelling and, to use the ever over used word, "inmersive". Regardless, we're past thelat era of jarring uncanny Valley look of character models and can relate to them/ read their mannerisms and characterisations a whole lot better subsequently making them more relatable. Such little nuance can't be understated in how essential it is, especially when viewing a game through a realistic vein a decade late; things aiming for realism don't necessarily age that well, especially when the tech exists to make it happen. Anyone remotely familiar with modern day ND knows they prixe themselves of fidelity prowess and pushing the PlayStation hardware as hard as it can, hence why this exists and, in my opinion, the defining version if the game from start to finish. The remaster was arguably unnecessary and offered far less in the grand scheme of things.
As a huge fan of TLOU I recommend anyone on PS5 to play REMASTERED then Part II. You'll appreciate the improvements of Part II more and REMASTERED is free with PS5 essentials. And TLOU REMASTERED on "ps4 pro" enhanced mode on PS5 runs 1800p 60 FPS locked with virtually no loading times while keeping the original aesthetic while keeping the best multiplayer game on PS4/PS5 while ur waiting for Factions Part II to come out.
A comprehensive comparison between the two that brings far more information than the other comparison videos out there. Just the facts and observations, and a lot of them - all without keeping the driving force behind the video on "is it worth the $70?" rhetoric that every other video seems to do (with the exception of the end). I am far more excited for this to come to PC than I ever have been.
Oh yes, the "ground up remake" that began development in the spring of 2021 and came out in the summer of 2022. That makes a lot of sense. It took 5 years to make the original and it only took a year to make this "completely newly made game"? And no one's questioning this? Seriously?? This is, *literally,* the original game with new visual assets over top of it. It has a few other minor tweaks, like a couple character movements and some map alterations here and there, but it is honestly the original game operating underneath a new veneer. Just look at when it began development (April 2021) and understand that games finish development a few months before they actually launch. Also, play both versions and notice how many of the character placements, movements (both playable characters and NPC's), and maps have not changed. Far more has not changed than has (besides visuals). In actuality, the majority of things are 100% identical (when not talking about visuals).
After spending 6 hours in the remake, it’s obvious that this game wasn’t built from scratch. It looks a lot better than the original game but you can tell they just updated the original assets and tweaked the animations. The only things made from scratch are the character models. AI is noticeably better too Atleast
Yeah it's not a remake at all it's just a remaster of the 2014 remaster with a fresh lick of paint, only morons would cough up 70 for this blatant cash grab. I can see it being of some value to PC gamers who never had the chance to play Last of Us but that's about it, i will hang on to my 2014 edition thanks very much
@@gonzalogomez1264 yeah I'm saying I've only had xbox and nintendo consoles, the last Sony console I had until now was the ps1! Love my PS5 feel very lucky to get one!
It really is a remake, granted they could have had better gameplay mechanics but the fidelity alone is insane. The cutscenes actually match the voice acting in terms of power the actors gave to them. Amazingly done, plays super smooth too.
Last Of Us remake: Regardless of how stunning they can make it look, the Last of Us on the very last days of the PS3's life cycle was outstanding and nothing can ever compare to how it hit the first time playing it.
This is a really informative video. Like some others have said, the original PS3 The Last of Us was an incredibly detailed game when I first played it. The Last of Us Remastered was well worth the purchase price as it stepped things up another level - I didn't think it could get much better, I hated what they did to the characters and story in Part 2, so I was very sceptical of this "Remake"... but boy, it really does look brilliant! Despite my dislike of what they've done to the series in Part 2, I will be buying Part 1 when it releases on PC. 4K, 60 FPS+, Ray Tracing (hopefully!) and DLSS here we come!
Did they even confirm DLSS? I’m not so sure about RayTracing, I hope so. But they haven’t even listed the requirements on steam and the game is expected to launch in just two months
I'm really trying to convince myself not to buy part 1. I've love to play it, especially with the TV show just started but is it worth full game price when I already played the original and remaster? I was really hoping there would be some kind of small upgrade fee if you already owned the remaster.
4:06 I am gonna say it... The models have aged REMARKABLY WELL.The coloring I will say is BETTER IN THE ORIGINAL... 4:33 Has a TONE setting and more saturated palette. 5:43 That model has IMPROVED HEAVILY. 6:21 No. I prefer the original model heavily.... To be honest.... I think the original has better color in a lot of moments like 11:01 Where it wants you to REMEMBER THAT ! I was put off my the art direction and graphics back in the day though.
The re done animations help the excellent voiceover work in the cinematics?? You know the cut scenes are mo cap right? I completely agree with you but the way you said it is so weird.
I think this is pretty cool. It's almost like comparing a video game to its live action movie. The amount of work and detail Naughty Dog puts into their games is astounding.
@@MichaelM28 same code, same cutscenes, same audio, same animations, Naughty dog should be fined for lying this is a remake when this is a textbook remaster
Haptic feedback is so good that if you turn on speech to vibration option in dualsense options and if you put your ear by the touchpad you can hear dialogue through vibration mechanism
this is exactly the type of attention GTA trilogy should have received from the studio instead of the abomination they made it into. This is a proof that it is possible to make a good remake.
What a great break down, there is more that went into this than I thought. Though, I do think some of the visual upgrades actually make it less appealing. The jaggies introduced and the general sheen and cleanliness hurt the world and character a vibe a bit. But the *generBater* 9:36 animation is interesting, sounds new ;)
I feel like "remake" is a sort of misleading label when it comes to these titles. Like when I think of a real REMAKE, i think of FF7 as that's a whole completely new game and not just from a graphics standpoint. This new TLOU just seems like a remaster of the remaster, basically taking advantage of next gen capabilities and then some.
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My only complaint is how much they changed the lighting in Bill's town. I always remember it being bathed in a redish sunset and standing out as a cozy break from the rest of the games bleakness. Now it just looks like a kind of gloomy town like the rest
Honestly I'm enjoying way more the new visual even in bill's town the reddish sunset kinda look bad to me
Just looking, the textures, models, and all visuals have improved by a lot, but they took a dive in the art direction. As a commercial photo / video person, The new footage looks like log or raw video rather than color graded cinematic imagery. The scorching red hue of bill’s town, and the blue hues at the start, each represented different moods that aided in the story. The new look is just too clinical to me.
I was gonna comment the same thing
I agree. The redish light made this scene a standout
yeah I agree with this one, the artstyle in the original game was great (even tho I prefer the look of the remake) it made places that were 'relaxing' more relaxing and places that were stressful extremely oppressive (like the sewers or the collapsed towers)
The thing I like about the remake is that older characters's model actually feel older and you can see the highlight on the amount of stress they have suffered like the bags under their eyes, they are somewhat skinnier and feel more tired.
lol exactly, as if there were any more creams and lotions and make up lol Ellie had this "cute" elf kinda thing going on and lots of dudes didn't like that they made her more believable lmao the new models are the best, more realistic, more scruffy and less cartoony and "cute".
@@michaelscott9040 A lot of people got mad that they made Tess look "uglier" in the remake. I disagree. She's still pretty, but would you really have the time for beauty sleep and a skincare routine in the post-apocalypse?
realistic heavily leaning towards cinematic (remastered) vs purely realistic (part 1)
I always thought Joel didn't look 20 years older than he did at the very start of the game.
@@lavatacoburrito9410 They turned Tess from a good looking woman into a post wall thot, lmao! But the rest look massively improved. Ellie looks a bit weird at times, like she's 14 and 40 at the same time, but Bill and Henry look great.
I think collectibles being a physical object Joel picks up adds a lot more than just immersion, it makes the scene where Joel rejects the photo of Sarah that Tommy offers him all the more powerful because through the whole game, Joel has been pocketing every trinket and doodad he comes across, but instead of thoughtlessly pocketing the photo, he hands it back to Tommy. This makes the scene where Ellie hands Joel the photo all the stronger, because he finally accepts this memory for all of the joy and pain it brings him. wish that Naughty Dog focused on these elements of storytelling more than traditional cinematic storytelling.
well I mean...clearly they did since that/s in there
@@Rackstack234 I think they meant with their other games they should do more stuff like this
Collectibles were always physical form
@@robogreek3157They meant normally the animations aren’t as realistic
@@Rackstack234why do some commenters be sarcastic knowing they’re being disingenuous asl
The best part is definitely gun recoil. They used to just lurch upwards when fired, now the guns flail and wobble around more when fired
Uh, nah. The best part is the graphics.
I wouldn't say that is the best part, but definitely very nice.
The recoil looks better, but I really hate how remake's 1911 just completely lacks a slide stop for some reason
@@SnailHatan you don’t seem to be a fan of guns
@@johabiba7756 I prefer real guns over pretend ones.
My favorite thing about the remakes is the nature, and how its taking over. The building are all covered in vines, they’re breaking apart and we can see flowers and other plants growing in them. And also, the moutains, and the trees, and the water, is just so beautiful
That was all already the case in the original game.
@Ryan Vetter calm down 💀
Lol u spend 60£ for that loooooool
@@sharukhkhan9242Well,not every gamer had the crappy ps3 console or PS4.
Take my case,i was a PC gamer and Xbox360(because it could be moded with RGH),but mainly PC,when PS5 was launched,instead upgrading my PC,i bought a PS5(late march 2023).
So for my case and some like me,who never had a Playstation this remake was new/better than laggy 720p ps3 or 1080p ps4.
Same i can say about AC Unity,as i played that game on PC semi max settings when camed out,i decided to try(cheap deal)it on PS5...guess what?900p crappy object detail(you can see poligons and low textures,round objects like barrels look hexagonal,etc while on PC is kinda same but more HD.
With AC odyssey and Origins,on PS5 they received patches not only fps but draw distance,texture res and higger resolution.
I could never play the ps4 version on ps5 pre patch ever,when a superior version is available for said console.
The ai improvement blew me away. For example during a shootout at the start of the Pittsburgh chapter Ellie called out that they were behind us. The enemy ai actually flanked me and I didn’t realize it but I was saved because Ellie actually called it out
She did that in the original too
@@donjon5442 cap
💀 That's the most basic bs a tps can do lmao
You mid was the original that this made you blow away
That already happens in the original game.
Lol im playing thru the remaster and that just happened
I personally really enjoyed the stylized look of the remaster, but there’s no denying how beautiful the remake is in its own right
You said it perfectly
Well, a lot of people did. It was a popular game before the remaster existed…
I liked it too but I prefer it now as Part 1 and 2 now feel more consistent style wise and design wise.
@@jgunner94 The problem is part 2 maybe?
@@robinhoodhimself No the original is designed a lot around realism so them amplifying it like they did in Part 2 just compliments it more. It’s a gritty and brutal game so the added realistic details more to that feeling which is great.
One of my favorite subtle details is how the cars now have break-able windows and detailed interiors. That combined with the new physics object make combat much more gritty, when you have glass from the cars flying off as it's shot, objects in the environment flying all over the place when a bomb is set off.
First small detail that blew me away was when I smashed a glass bottle over one of the last enemies in an encounter and he started begging for his life. You could see pieces of the broken glass protruding from his face in clear detail. I swear people are really underestimating all the little nuance that really adds up here
Love that they made a remake of part one since the combat flow and detail in part 2 was amazing(aside from the story) the devs in naughty dog are really still just top notch for environment and gameplay designs
Even though Part 1 does still look incredible, this video is helping me realize just how good the original and Remastered still look even today. Obviously the tech is outdated for todays standards but they overall visual language is still super solid. Maybe that’s just mostly nostalgia for this almost 10 year old game.
It's not nostalgia, what the devs achieved with The Last of Us back in 2013 (and in 2014) from a technological standpoint is truly remarkable. So much so that it still reflects to this day.
I’m replaying the remaster now. I kinda like that it looks dated. It’s the same as listening to an old record, or watching a movie in black and white; it brings you to a certain place that high definition, high quality, etc not always can.
@@hoyit That 2014 remaster is evergreen, it'll always remain ageless imo.
It’s not nostalgia. 10 years is a massive gap. 10 years is Super Nintendo to PS2.
I remember when the original came out and thinking that how can graphics get any better than this and it actually did get better now with the remake. I feel the game is just too short and no new stuff really added to add replay value to the game so i don’t really wanna spend 70 dollars on it when i can get a completely new game with that money, overall good comparison video
They should release a prequel centered on Ellie before she met Joel.
For me, I haven't played the original, so I'll go straight for the remake
@@MegaPepsimax yea for people who
Never played it it’s definitely worth it but the
New version is expensive. The older version is
Much cheaper and just has slightly bad graphics
@@kairunikko didn't they do that already with Left Behind DLC and the comic American Dreams
@@jmann6368 Oh, didn't know about that.
They really did an amazing job on both versions. Nice to see a direct jump in performance.
What jump they both run at 60fps
I can't decide which version I like better. Joel and the other gal at the beginning of Chapter 1 now look their age, which is great, but at the same time, the characters' facial expressions have changed. Where Joel once looked determined, he now looks weary. Where Ellie once looked feisty, she now looks vulnerable. It's not worse, it's just ... different. Much of the background art is improved, but a few of the original environments still seem preferable. For example, I was saddened but also chuckled when I noticed that they'd removed Pluto from a poster in Joel's daughter's room. I liked the scummy water of the original, but I also like the brackish water of the remake. I think both versions are flavours worth enjoying. I think I'll buy a copy of the new version in another month or two when it's released for PC and enjoy the excuse for a replay.
Love this review. Spoken as someone who truly loves the game.
@@KidAstronaut exactly
@Steve Mar. joels and ellies face are disgustingly different from the original
@pedro10a1 Disgustingly different? No. Just made actually human looking. They looked way too cartoony and perfect on PS3, they seemed way more flat than the environments surrounding them. They've made skin stretch more realistically. They've added detailed skin textures with wrinkles and pores. There is some subtlety in facial animations that was totally lost in the original that have been brought out and add depth to the performances. Joel actually looks his age and has patches of grey in his hair. If they had upgraded everything else in this game but kept the faces proportionally identical with the new lighting, subsurface scattering, and textures, they would look awful. When the original game came out in 2013 I thought it was one of the most realistic games I'd ever seen. I played it again very recently, and I'm playing the remake now. The faces have aged noticeably poorly in the original. Love it to death, but it sure was released on now 16 year old hardware at the tail end of its lifespan
@Steve Mar. or someone just has a different opinion?
The new visuals are fantastic! Sure, the Remastered version already looked great, but the jump in visual quality with Part One is astounding. I almost get lost in the world. The sequence in the hotel basement with the stalkers that I played last night was amazing! I really take my time to and look at everything closely to really appreciate the world that was created here with so much attention given to the smallest details. I wonder if my dream will come true one day: Uncharted 1, 2 and 3 getting remade with the same graphical quality as Uncharted 4. I would buy that in a heartbeat!
@@Ihatevideogames334 too bad for you
the spores come to life in the remake. I don't think it resonated much on the first and remaster.
If your happy paying $70.00 for a visually upgraded PS3 game, then I'm happy that at least someone found joy in this game🤷🏿
@@brendenhassler4613 Better than paying $70 for dinner at a restaurant that you poop out the next day.
@@Jigsaw407 that's terrible comparison
I loved how the enemy Human AIs all looked different in the part 1 version as to where the remastered version, enemy human AIs had like 6 different models.
I just noticed that too. Alot of improvements across the board. They deserve the $70.
@@jjeaze Nah $70 is still not worth it. I still bought because I love the last of us so much but it’s still not worth it. If they added the crouching animations from part 2, better environmental puzzles instead of just Joel moving a dumpster and slightly different level design with better realistic cover from part 2, than they would deserve it.
@@jjeaze lol
@@jjeaze Yeah, people just like to throw hate to ND for anything.
I love tlou1 but the re/ remastered is not 70$ damn dollar and Neil needs to start innovating
The graphical improvements look great, but as I've beaten both original and remaster, I just can't justify paying full dollar for this. I could see myself buying it if it drops to around 20 bucks, but I don't see that happening soon. For new players though, this seems like the definitive way to experience this masterpiece.
Once part two releases next month, they could release a deluxe version like resident evil 8 that included biohazard 7. Sony can have a complete bundle for 90, like re8 village, so the last of us part one could be 20 bucks worth within the pricing point of a deluxe edition.
Personally, I think 20 is not enough but 70 was far too much. I think charging in the 40-50 range would have been justifiable.
The facial animation really is the star of the show for me, also.. I know it must've been a ridiculous amount of work to hand animate the facial animation since they don't use facial motion capture like it was in the Part II.. presumably
And they somehow managed to make it the same quality! The talent they have at ND must be insane
they were saying how the new face models fit so much better with their old mocap data so i think they do use it
@@DarkBurster They didn't have any facial tracking in the original mocap data. This is 100% hand-keyed and improved manually. They didn't add face tracking to their mocap until Uncharted 4. ;)
For sure the new animations just make the performances and story hit even harder, something I didn’t think possible.
The animators at ND are insanely talented
I might sound crazy but I liked Joel’s old design over the new one. The old design of Joel looked threatening and badass while the new one is literally a middle aged grandpa that is strong.
i actually feel like the new one fits the Joel character more. He's still a badass dude.
I think having him look the same between games is a little silly. I thought they were trying to show that Joel was getting old in Part II, but I guess they were just adding detail for its own sake
@@hurricanexanax bro Joel is like 45 in this game and like 52 in the next, it’s not a huge time skip
@@reeceevans4958 take a picture of yourself today and another in 7 years. lmk how that goes
Jesus Christ loves you u u u
I love how Tess looks in remake... and that scene when it's revealed she is infected, so much emotions on their faces... incredibly made 😎
Nah she was way more attractive in remastered.
@@oldspicey6001He’s referring to how she looks more realistic not prettiness
@@Parlayhitter1 Tlou players only hate how Tess looks because she actually looks her age, and not the high school cheerleader hottie in the original.
Some of these players are down bad. 💀
@@oldspicey6001get a girlfriend
@@Diabeetus. We all know you like 'em wrinkled
Great comparison, I really appreciate the work they put into this remake. Though I was noticing around one out of five examples I preferred the tone of the Remastered original. Maybe it's the way it was captured, but a lot of times the remake feels washed out or less cinematic in color tone. A few examples: 2:50, 5:18 (Ellie is pink), 13:45 (That "excessive red and yellow light" made that entrance to the town for me). That all said, I'm looking forward to trying it out for myself when the price drops.
I'm of the same mind, I feel like that they traded some artistic decision (in terms of lighting, character designs etc) for realism, or like how they traded the worn down UI look for a cleaner one. Over all I think the remake looks FANTASTIC, but at the same time I wonder if the devs got a little too carried away with how good it looks vs how the game should "feel." (if that makes sense)
That being said I haven't played the new one myself yet cuz I'm broke lol
I agree with this, I think some of the artistic feel was lost in the atmosphere of the game with the lighting rework
@@diddlysquat4582 I completely agree. Seems like they copy and pasted the color tones from TLOU 2 onto this one. Both very tonally different games though. Think they got carried away trying to unify the two products.
I agree too. The remaster just has more draw to it. It has more weight. More harshness suits the storyline. Everything seems too beautiful in the remaster and it does change the mood too much really. More of a pastel looking world. Softer.
I had the privilege of working on this game for 4 years. Been looking forward to your comparison for a long time. Thanks for always producing such high quality content!
That's awesome, I'm glad you liked it! I've been looking forward to comparing this one as TLOU is one of my favorites. Best of luck to you in your future projects :)
Jesus Christ loves you u u u
@@Nick930 Thank you for replying! It was a huge team effort. A lot of love was poured into this project which I think shows clearly. Some fun stuff in the works for the future. Keep up the great videos!
You guys did a fantastic job making an already incredible game even better. Thank you!
@@colleen_sculpts this remake has been worked on for 4 years?
Beautiful description about the comparison and changes. As a 3d artist in the industry myself, I definetley appreciated this video! You deserve this good sir!
I was looking forward for YOUR presentation. They never disappoint. Thank you so much for your videos.
same , so many others out there but they aren’t like these direct comparisons
such details! truly a simple and straightforward in-depth analysis
@@strangernine they are but less
@@Ihatevideogames334 So you hate games
The improvements are amazing and undeniable. But I believe that the original game has aged amazing. Sometimes I really can't tell the difference at first glance. This game's graphics were way ahead of its time. Compare it with the most games from that era and you'll understand. Naughty dog never disappoints us. Their games are all phenomenal.
The original game didn’t age that well. The remastered version did. 😏
Can't really agree with that sentiment. Not to be a PC snob but games on PCs were doing some amazing stuff back in 2013 and the gap back then between consoles and PCs were way too big for console games compete in the graphics department. However the facial animations and overall acting were top notch stuff for its time that's for sure.
Ol that the same sht the difference the remastered has a glitch broken when using Joel alternative outfit the med lot rolling to the arm no longer there compare to the origin
@@weaverquest 🤓🤓🤓🤓
@@iancruz6617 English has left the chat
One thing you didn't mention was the Spores. In the Remastered version it was like you were in a haze and you can barely see anything. In the Remake, the spores effect is much less aggressive.
Beautiful upgrade. Not worth $70 just for the visuals but for definitely picking it up on sale!
It's still very expensive 😢
And still expensive... :-) (even after year, still full price, except PC version, which is maybe 1/3 cheaper.
But I finally got ps5, and had to buy this remake. Tlou is first game I played on ps4 when part 2 came out.
And last ps3 game was also tlou.
Expensive, ND pissed me off, when they cancelled MP, and what they did with serial, but this game is awesome, i just had to.
I got it for free lmao, definitely worth it there
While I am a huge fan of this game and I want this version I am content to wait until it's cheaper. While the improvements are nice they aren't $70 worth of an improvement for someone who has played TLOU so many times with a backlog of other games to get to.
My problem is I’m too much of a sucker for TLOU franchise. I’ll buy anything that gets released…lol
@@soonerborn7603 So that means you brought this version three times already?
@@HCIbn Twice. I was late to the party and didn’t really know about this game when it first came out. I stumbled on the remaster when it was on sale.
I definitely understand that. I'm still waiting for the PC version to come out. I think it'll be interesting to see what mods people make for this.
well... 70$ is a steep price for... basically just graphical improvements. Personally i see it mainly as PC release. As someone who never played TLoU myself (I dont have PS and decided back in the days that buying console just for this one game doesnt make sense) it is 70$ worth of an improvement over nothing we, PC users, currently have :-)
Ive always heard of last of us growing up but i wasnt much into action adventure games and im older now and im seeing thats all im really desiring, going through my first play through on the ps5 with the remake model (part 1) and this game is truly amazing, the story is soo good, i know a lot of people are saying it might not be worth it but if its your first time ever playing it do it!
I'm waiting for the price to drop but I will admit that I was surprised with how much better this remake looks. I wish it was not remade shot-for-shot and included some expanded content or gameplay since PS5 owners can already play Remastered through backwards compatibility - but it looks incredible and some of the AI adjustments to the enemies will probably make my first play through much more fun than Remastered. At least some of the amazing AI and gameplay from Part 2 is coming to Part 1, even if it's arguably not enough.
Same
they do have expanded gameplay and quite a number of features that the remaster doesn't have. i'm so impressed with the amount of work they've put into this remake. you can really tell they have alot of love for this game and the series
Yes to the whole thread of comments
The price is 70 bucks
It looks exactly the same lmao
You always produce high quality and I was looking forward to this one
Jesus Christ loves you u u u
@@jesuslovesyou2616 Who is Jesus christ?
Just beat the remake and it’s amazing, loved every minute of it.. Once you beat the game you can unlock the gameplay modifiers, and actually start the game with all your weapons and upgrades in your backpack… It’s fun, you basically own the world dominating everything, love it … 😊
Thats nothing new
@@Camothor10 … Yes it is
@@funkyflights i know i felt like lying
@@Camothor10 … You might be infected with the Cordyceps … 🤔
Wait.. there WASN'T a NG+ in the original??
I love what you do and these Direct Comparison videos. Everybody is reviewing this game as if it's new and even though this isn't a review of the game itself, it feels right given that it's a remake/remaster. Great job as always!
Love that you do sound comparisons, most underappreciated part of games
One thing that I imagined them doing in the remake that didn’t happen was expanding the gameplay areas. Remember how in the original game, floors in buildings are randomly blocked off by debris, and many areas are made inaccessible by wires. With the increased power of the PS5, they could’ve easily expanded the gameplay areas by making these areas accessible. This could’ve made the game feel more open ended. Sad that they didn’t do it.
Very impressive remake . Unfortunately In my opinion this great remake still doesn’t justify a 70$ price tag . I feel it could of at LEAST be 59.99 considering it’s a remake and not a new product. Still with that being said and echoed throughout the comment section you can tell that there was much love and passion from the team and it’s not their fault sony decided to milk a dying cow .
That would still be a 10 dollar difference not much 💀
@@alan_hyoke yeah but part 2 was new content for only 60. This is re using most of the features from part 2 without multiplayer which for most people is a deal breaker. It doesn’t justify the game being more for less.
@@alan_hyoke 10 bucks hold a lot of weight if the product I’m buying I already bought 2 other times lol
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If you buy sports games year after year for roster updates full price id say you have no opinion 🤣 .
Personally I really like looking at good graphics in games and the work you do is very much appreciated
Remastered has a darker, more gritty tone than part 1.
Nick is down right the most underrated TH-camr of all time
He makes like the best comparisons
Underrated? Bruh
@@Draiver165 478k subs is underrated.
Have you watched Captain Disillusion?
@@Draiver165 yeah
I will always be content with the older version, and have that nostalgia. That being said I can’t wait to get the new one whenever I can afford it. It does look amazing.
The Last of Us Part 1 remake is available as a free download right now with PS Plus. Finally got my copy and it's worth every minute. Despite knowing the game inside and out, it feels like a totally fresh playthrough.
For those that really love Last of us, the remake worth it BUT not at the current price... specially when you consider they removed the multiplayer which I always thought underrated af. Maybe at 40$ or something like that..Then I buy it
I think it's worth it at the current price
just my onion
@@Lordbugbug onion
@@kaidenbidinost353 yea I got a onion
@@Lordbugbug ogres....ogres are like onions
70 dollars is insane for a remake. You still can't get 4k and 60fps together. Definitely not worth that price tag.
My only complaint is how they are trying to sell us this game for a huge price
Fine with 20 dollar version. I don't think it is an "remarkable" improvement. It is an improvement. But not worth the 70 bucks price of admission unless you some type of superfan. It's the same game I brought already. Ill catch it on sale around 40bucks this xmas.
Be happy the price isn’t nearly enough as here
For me its 80-90 deluxe
@@notBrocker Where do you live?
Yeah I get what your saying, but it is remarkable videos don't do it justice can't believe how much better it looks and loving the haptic feedback and triggers
Not even worth 40 in my opinion. This is a great game one of my favorites but it should be free on premium plus. I'm not impresses with premium plus at all. Gamepass is 10 times better.
@@jimmytimber7074 as someone who’s playing it rn
It’s better than you think, the graphics looks way better than part 2 on the ps5
It’s just amazing
It was a lot of money but it’s worth it with what you all get from it
i wish they kept the warmer colors and orange sunsets, infact they shouldve made it more warm because it just matches more with the first part and the 2nd part feels more dark so it should be cooler. I like remastered more most likely due to nostalgia
You can actually select a warm mod in game.
Original game is built on the Uncharted 3 game engine. The Remaster is just that same engine, but with higher resolution assets, better render resolution, framerate, and improved texture filtering and anti-aliasing. All of the tech and post processing is the same, just more refined.
Remake is their newest game engine with brand new everything across the board.
This makes me want to play The Last of Us over again. I think Part 1 looks really good. I'll have to get it.
Its worth it. on fidelity its insane on a 120hz screen
same here! Have to wait for it to release on pc tho, since I don't have a ps5
TLOU1 means a lot to me, bought it on ps3/4 and now also PS5. I love seeing the various improvements to the game, it’s like buying a UHD 4K Blu-ray of an older movie and being able to see all the details and enjoying it again. I don’t get the argument that discounts should be made for people who own the ps4 version, or that this price for the re-remaster is to high. It’s made for crazy people like me who are ok with buying something multiple times just to get small or huge improvements. Or for those who’ve never played if ofc. It’s a business and SONY is not your friend, even if you are a fan of their products.
To me it seems like some people don't have their own opinion anymore when it comes to things like games. They just enjoy their ride on the hate train without even trying to look critically on the product themselves.
@@SOTVT I wouldn't go that far I definitely think plenty of the hate is unwarranted but there is definitely enough there to have gripes about it like the price is absolutely too much and while I wouldn't say that's enough to get up in arms about a lot of people interested in the game have said they're gonna wait on a price drop before getting it also them not including the multiplayer does lose some of the value that original release had and ultimately just so they can get more attention for a new multiplayer title that will likely have a season pass like the rest of the multiplayer industry so they can get that monthly subscription and in game currency money like Fortnite which in my opinion is more scummy than lootboxes but for some reason not a lot of people seem to see it that way.
It's not a new game, it's not a complete overhaul to such an extent that it's a new game like FFVIIR, it's a remake a rerelease. Sony is already upcharging their games to $70 but on top of that, a remake like this shouldn't be the full price as it's not a new game. Destroy All Humans 1 & 2, Spyro Reignited, Resident Evil 2 & 3, all released for $40. All are remakes of much older games and added as much if not more. Why give Sony special treatment? Even Activision, ACTIVISION, lowered the price of COD MW Remastered to $30 since it didn't have multiplayer, and that game added just as much.
@@SOTVT For some, but maybe avoid lumping everyone into that category as it would come off as an excuse to dismiss a point and avoid addressing an argument.
The old one had such a unique art style, now it’s just so realistic, which is cool and all but I miss the old style
In the main scene of the game in which tomy takes Joel and Sara to the city I felt that in the remake they did a great job, I do not know if people noticed but the scenery got much darker and more impactful
great video!
can you make a video where you go into the differences of TLOS-Part 1 to Part 2?
It’s crazy how my 13 year old self playing remastered for the first time thought everything looked so realistic back when it came out.
I've been playing the remake on grounded difficulty and its way more difficult than the remaster ,the changes they've done to the a.i. really show.
Part 1 looks amazing, but is it weird that I still like the original better? Great video, as always.
Nothing wrong with liking what you saw first, if you listen to a song in an album, and then go listen to it live in concert, it’ll sound a tad different
Not quite! Older games have more of an artistic decision making with them instead of clean calculations and computations for realism. Oblivion and Skyrim often are better to me without mods because the lighting and scenery. Mods always seem to overlay artistic decisions. This game applies to that but with a more emphasis on developing. I personally love the remake look in part 1, but the remaster kept the original look with higher resolution and frame rate. The technicalities of Part 1 really show that this is a full blown remake and not some better looking remaster like critics say. This is a vast improvement in design and maintains the true to series gameplay, with some added nuances to raise the stakes at higher difficulties. The original TLOU had a lot of methods to “cheese” grounded difficulty where this version doubles down on the survival horror/action gameplay.
Yeah it’s weird
I do as well, I prefer the character models and lighting tone from the original. The remake looks objectively better in certain areas of course because it’s on PS5, but I dunno some of it looks off to me. I guess I’ve played the original and remastered version too many times 😬
It don’t look weird if you can afford it. Am I right lmao
The only thing they did NOT Remastered it's the price !
Nick I'd be far more interested in seeing you do a comparison between this title and TLoU Part 2. I'd like to hear whether you see anything in the TLoU Part 1 to make you believe it couldn't have also been ported to the PS4. And generally which game you think is ultimately better looking.
Last of us part 1 has way better graphics then the 2nd trust me it’s not just a remastered it’s a whole remake looks way better
@@alan_hyoke I don't trust you, I trust my own eyes. I'm at Pittsburgh now and although it looks fantastic, it doesn't look better than Part 2. I think many of you folks are forgetting just how spectacular that game looks.
@@sammyflinders it does look better the compare the graphics and Ellie and Joel from flashbacks and the last of us 1 remake look way better then the last of us 2
@@alan_hyoke that is one very tiny example, and the joel model looks ever so slightly better, not massively. Artistically speaking I don't actually prefer how they seem to have given him larger eyes, but that's a subjective matter. When talking about the far greater sum of its parts, it's environments, it's animations etc it does not look better, Part 2 was far more ambitious and accomplished much more with it's scope of spectacle.
I'm curious, do you actually own both or are you just going off TH-cam videos?
This is amazing. Thank you for your time and attention to make this video.
As an early PC player since 1985, I never had a gaming console before I recently bought and reconditionned my first cheap and used PS4 Pro to experiment lazy sofa gaming. I wasn't expecting to much of it... Just fun with my teenage daughter... I bought the remastered and part II versions used as well for 20€, I've just finished both of them. I instantly and definitely fall in love with the story and the caracters that are both absolutely amazing. Whatever the little problems of design and gameplay. I've never been touched that much by a video game, except Death Stranding maybe. A master piece, really. But, thanks to your big work here, I'm the happier old gamer of the universe ! Sure, I will one day buy the enhanced Part 1 and Part 2 versions for my PC just for the pleasure to fall in love again and again... Amazing remake after all ! Thx !
The higher resolution of course is incomparable, but sincerely most of the times I like more the remastered dark less contrast look... The new details are really impressive and the sounds are even more realistic!
When I got my PS5, I somehow lost all my PS4 save files in the transfer. I was crushed, of course (was working on 100%-ing a 2nd run of TLOU2, too) but being able to relive the story like this definitely helps me to look on the bright side.
Should of backed up your saves
Isn’t that the purpose of PS plus cloud saves.
this was so incredibly satisfying to watch. i wonder if the environment team enjoyed making those tiny changes. thank you for making this video 💜 so well done and edited!
The improvements are mind-blowing, cant wait till its launched on PC!
Hopefully with even higher visuals options.
Besides unlocked fps and rez, maybe higher FOV, 16xAF, better shadows, better AO, higher rez volumetrics, higher rez textures, higher LODs and draw distances, higher precision motion blur and lighting and maybe more shadows (a la God of War) or light sources. And hopefully it's a properly optimized Vulkan or DX12 title. Not to mention DLSS and FSR 2.0.
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They will
Nah its underwhelming
Good luck waiting till next year
I just beat the TLOU part 1 and that’s after playing both the remaster and original days before, the new game, while with a hefty price tag, was most definitely worth it to me. Graphics were incredible, even better than portrayed in the video, gameplay is significantly better and everything is refined and smooth. I ran into one glitch throughout my entire play through and all it took was an encounter reset. Definitely wait for a sale or the price to come down before buying, but also still definitely buy it.
Can you still play online mode?
@@GamingGamer22 No
definitely NOT WORTH IT
@Ben Cooper all I’m saying is don’t knock it till you trying, the game is a completely different experience actually playing than it is watching, I agree it’s a bit lazy of Naughty Dog. But that doesn’t discredit that’s it’s a very good game and a very well done remake. But I get it’s not for everyone
LOL your joking right? $70.00 for a game that you already bought twice; and it doesn't even have "Factions" like the original? Oooooookay🤦
It is difficult to find a video so detailed and made with such care. This youtuber is simply excellent. Regarding TLOU, anyone who says that this Remake is just a few textures and doesn't have new things is obviously blind. ND takes things seriously and knows its players perfectly. Fantastic
Remastered ps4 has a free ps5 upgrade to support higher resolution and frame rate for the ps5.
Would higher resolution not make imperfections stand out more on ps5 Remastered version?
Really is incredible how much work ND did with this remake. Still remember how impressed I was playing it back on the PS3, can't wait to play it again on PS5 (if I ever get one...)
Very good video as always, I’m not sure I believe ageing the characters necessarily makes them look better.
That's my exact feeling on the matter.
They look WAY more human
@@TanWam your opinion.
My thoughts too.
Anyone larping up this remake though, will have different thoughts.
@@YISTECH it isn’t an opinion, you can still prefer the original designs, but they are factually more human looking
Another amazing comparison, as we've come to expect, rich with deep analysis and with so much detail. Keep up the good work!
Been waiting for this video!! Really enjoyed watching it! Please do an in depth comparison between Part I and Part II
Personally, I prefer Ellie's original/remastered character model. Her face has a narrower chin, smaller nose, and bigger, more expressive eyes. Like you said, she looks like a whole different person. Now she looks like an edited version of Ashley Johnson, and, to me, it feels kinda weird, for a lack of a better word. Also, I like a bit more how Joel looked, but _his_ transformation isn't too bothersome.
In the sound design side, I actually prefer the old "pew" sound the guns made 😆. Sometimes, I rather have some unique artistic choices, than to have full blown realism.
Nonetheless, I say that most of their choices are solid for this remake.
Glad someone has the same opinion as me!
At @20:00
Showing someone getting shot yet still censoring the cussword with a beep is the most american thing still happening. Nice laws, TH-cam
I was waiting for this comparison. Thanks Nick!
Big enough to double dip but not for that price 30-40 seems more reasonable to me
Wait for a discount, or just like Part II in a few months it will probably be a Playstation hit so the price will be reduced by like 50%
yea, $30 seems like the sweet spot to get this on sale.
Dude the background music. Sounds like a car honking its horn in the middle of a drumming circle.
Nice comparison, but I feel as though many people don't take into account just how impressively detailed tlou1's visuals were when they came out, and how easily it holds up today. Some of the best graphics you had ever seen on a console.
Agreed, I think the same with Dead Space 3 visually, go back and see that game on PS3 and you'll be shocked at how good it looks. I think Dead Space 3 might be the most impressive looking game on that generation
I like the look of the older one. Like the colors just look better to me. I wish they added the the details but kept the old look and feel.
But those were unrealistic and not conducive to the tone or environment design. Areas that look dark and bleak are so because 90% of the time you're spending in dark, dim environments where warm, vibrant tone makes no sense. It also kinda clashes with the narrative since it's not sunshine and rainbows, as you should know.
@@insertnamehere8723 thats... kinda why people love it? It visuals clashed with the story and gameplay, which made it honestly quite interesting, while also looking good.
@@justmega9569 I don't think that's really the case, you know, compared to the actual plot that attracted most folks in addition to fun or brutal gameplay. Regardless, standards have obviously been raised since then and the lighting doesn't harm the game nearly as much as you think it does- if anything it makes the experience all the more compelling and, to use the ever over used word, "inmersive". Regardless, we're past thelat era of jarring uncanny Valley look of character models and can relate to them/ read their mannerisms and characterisations a whole lot better subsequently making them more relatable. Such little nuance can't be understated in how essential it is, especially when viewing a game through a realistic vein a decade late; things aiming for realism don't necessarily age that well, especially when the tech exists to make it happen. Anyone remotely familiar with modern day ND knows they prixe themselves of fidelity prowess and pushing the PlayStation hardware as hard as it can, hence why this exists and, in my opinion, the defining version if the game from start to finish. The remaster was arguably unnecessary and offered far less in the grand scheme of things.
As a huge fan of TLOU I recommend anyone on PS5 to play REMASTERED then Part II. You'll appreciate the improvements of Part II more and REMASTERED is free with PS5 essentials. And TLOU REMASTERED on "ps4 pro" enhanced mode on PS5 runs 1800p 60 FPS locked with virtually no loading times while keeping the original aesthetic while keeping the best multiplayer game on PS4/PS5 while ur waiting for Factions Part II to come out.
A comprehensive comparison between the two that brings far more information than the other comparison videos out there. Just the facts and observations, and a lot of them - all without keeping the driving force behind the video on "is it worth the $70?" rhetoric that every other video seems to do (with the exception of the end). I am far more excited for this to come to PC than I ever have been.
Part 1 is a masterpiece. One of the best I've played.
I prefer the old models tbh. Gave them a sorta comic book lighting to them that set them apart from other games
ye but tlou is more focused on realism. So it makes more sense what they did with this remake
reminds me of twd wich makes me like it even more
Oh yes, the "ground up remake" that began development in the spring of 2021 and came out in the summer of 2022. That makes a lot of sense.
It took 5 years to make the original and it only took a year to make this "completely newly made game"? And no one's questioning this? Seriously??
This is, *literally,* the original game with new visual assets over top of it. It has a few other minor tweaks, like a couple character movements and some map alterations here and there, but it is honestly the original game operating underneath a new veneer.
Just look at when it began development (April 2021) and understand that games finish development a few months before they actually launch. Also, play both versions and notice how many of the character placements, movements (both playable characters and NPC's), and maps have not changed. Far more has not changed than has (besides visuals). In actuality, the majority of things are 100% identical (when not talking about visuals).
After spending 6 hours in the remake, it’s obvious that this game wasn’t built from scratch. It looks a lot better than the original game but you can tell they just updated the original assets and tweaked the animations. The only things made from scratch are the character models. AI is noticeably better too Atleast
Yeah it's not a remake at all it's just a remaster of the 2014 remaster with a fresh lick of paint, only morons would cough up 70 for this blatant cash grab. I can see it being of some value to PC gamers who never had the chance to play Last of Us but that's about it, i will hang on to my 2014 edition thanks very much
As a new ps5 owner I'm stoked for this! Always had Xbox and nintendo since the ps1 so to be able to play this, looking so good, will be an experience!
Xbox came out when Sony dropped the ps2.
@@realtrojanherorth3881 And Nintendo already had 3 consoles when the ps1 came out.
Enjoy!
@@gonzalogomez1264 yeah I'm saying I've only had xbox and nintendo consoles, the last Sony console I had until now was the ps1! Love my PS5 feel very lucky to get one!
Why did you write remastered on the left side? I was confused for like 2 minutes 😂🤦🏻♂️
Because that’s the name of it…
It really is a remake, granted they could have had better gameplay mechanics but the fidelity alone is insane. The cutscenes actually match the voice acting in terms of power the actors gave to them. Amazingly done, plays super smooth too.
Last Of Us remake: Regardless of how stunning they can make it look, the Last of Us on the very last days of the PS3's life cycle was outstanding and nothing can ever compare to how it hit the first time playing it.
This is a really informative video. Like some others have said, the original PS3 The Last of Us was an incredibly detailed game when I first played it. The Last of Us Remastered was well worth the purchase price as it stepped things up another level - I didn't think it could get much better, I hated what they did to the characters and story in Part 2, so I was very sceptical of this "Remake"... but boy, it really does look brilliant! Despite my dislike of what they've done to the series in Part 2, I will be buying Part 1 when it releases on PC. 4K, 60 FPS+, Ray Tracing (hopefully!) and DLSS here we come!
Did they even confirm DLSS?
I’m not so sure about RayTracing, I hope so. But they haven’t even listed the requirements on steam and the game is expected to launch in just two months
I'm really trying to convince myself not to buy part 1. I've love to play it, especially with the TV show just started but is it worth full game price when I already played the original and remaster? I was really hoping there would be some kind of small upgrade fee if you already owned the remaster.
You also need a ps5 if you don't own one, and the remake is expensive on top of the ps5 console insane price...
4:06 I am gonna say it... The models have aged REMARKABLY WELL.The coloring I will say is BETTER IN THE ORIGINAL... 4:33 Has a TONE setting and more saturated palette. 5:43 That model has IMPROVED HEAVILY. 6:21 No. I prefer the original model heavily....
To be honest.... I think the original has better color in a lot of moments like 11:01 Where it wants you to REMEMBER THAT ! I was put off my the art direction and graphics back in the day though.
I prefer the way the environments looked in the original idk what it is it just looks better to me artistically
You’re not alone.
It’s called cope.
So cool that you got Kermit the Frog to narrate your video
The re done animations help the excellent voiceover work in the cinematics?? You know the cut scenes are mo cap right? I completely agree with you but the way you said it is so weird.
The original graphics carry a different vibe and it can’t be compared in my opinion
It looks pretty good in the remastered version too.
so why is the logo of the remaster on the upper left when during comparison shots, the shot from the remaster seems to be on the right??
last of us remaster = remaster 1 year after original release for PS4
last of us part 1 = reMAKE made for PS5 and PC
I think this is pretty cool. It's almost like comparing a video game to its live action movie. The amount of work and detail Naughty Dog puts into their games is astounding.
Yeah it sucks that the newer stories dont get as much work put into them
I was really looking forward to this one. Nice job once again
There is a dull knocking sound in the background audio of the video. IDK why background noise is so popular but it's really distracting.
The Last Of Us Part 1 is a good next gen remaster, but nowhere near a "remake" and a $70 price tag.
It's objectively a remake. Cope
@@MichaelM28 Whats there to cope for lol? This is a reMASTER. Besides no one was asking for another Last Of Us graphics update anyway.
@@Eva01-jy2qu7pu9r He's a no lifer look at this comments. He calls others fanboys yet does the same thing
@@Legion849 Ah makes sense. Oh well. Guess he's gonna be made fun of for a long time...
@@MichaelM28 same code, same cutscenes, same audio, same animations, Naughty dog should be fined for lying this is a remake when this is a textbook remaster
The haptics are great, too. The subtle feedback when you holster a weapon gets me every time.
I love it so much with the bow
The bow won’t go all the way down until you press it all the way down
It’s really immersive
@@notBrocker I haven’t made it to Bill’s yet 😉
@@robbvanderstoel7725 Take your time :)
Haptic feedback is so good that if you turn on speech to vibration option in dualsense options and if you put your ear by the touchpad you can hear dialogue through vibration mechanism
this is exactly the type of attention GTA trilogy should have received from the studio instead of the abomination they made it into. This is a proof that it is possible to make a good remake.
What a great break down, there is more that went into this than I thought. Though, I do think some of the visual upgrades actually make it less appealing. The jaggies introduced and the general sheen and cleanliness hurt the world and character a vibe a bit.
But the *generBater* 9:36 animation is interesting, sounds new ;)
I feel like "remake" is a sort of misleading label when it comes to these titles. Like when I think of a real REMAKE, i think of FF7 as that's a whole completely new game and not just from a graphics standpoint. This new TLOU just seems like a remaster of the remaster, basically taking advantage of next gen capabilities and then some.
Another good example of a remake is Mafia Definitive Edition.
Just a quick question, was the voice acting reused from the original for the remake or did they have to redo it all over again?
Pretty sure it was reused for sure. However the Sound effects were new