Nobody seems to agree on whether The Last of Us Part 1 is necessary. Some believe this remake is a shameless cash-in, while others argue that it could bring in loads of new fans. Regardless, the visuals are certainly much better.
On Thursday, Naughty Dog released several short teasers comparing The Last of Us Part 1 with the PS4 remaster from 2014. The footage directly contrasts a section set in Boston, where Joel and company have to make it through some industrial cargo docks. Straight away, you’ll notice how much better textures and models are — each building looks much more distinct in the remake. Check out the first teaser below.
Take a breather from the suspense and danger to admire a view of Boston from the docks ✨
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The original holds up well, but Part 1‘s improved lighting sets a more somber tone. That sunrise is beautiful.
Another comparison shows off how much better foliage looks in The Last of Us Part 1. Trees and bushes look more like, well, the real thing! Overgrowth is all over well-worn highways, with rust-caked vehicles sprinkled throughout. Watch the video below.
Everything appears more like an actual post-apocalyptic world now, at any rate. Those pacific northwest-like sections, in particular, are stunning.
The Last of Us Part 1 comes out on Sept. 2, 2022, for PS5. There’s also a PC version, but it’ll arrive a later yet-to-be-announced date.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
