This Thanksgiving, PlayStation LifeStyle and its sister web site GameRevolution are saying “thanks” to their favourite video games, consoles, and builders.
It’s been over 9 years since The Final of Us launched on PS3 and over eight years since The Final of Us Remastered launched on PS4. Now, we’re having fun with a brand new technology of consoles and I’m glad to have The Final of Us Half 1 alongside for the journey. The unique is my favourite single-player sport of all time, so seeing it up to date for the subsequent technology of {hardware} is fantastic.
The Definitive Version
Although labeled as “pointless” by some, I’m grateful for The Final of Us Half 1 with its improved visuals and easy dynamic 4K/60 FPS gameplay, extra Permadeath and Speedrun modes, and a deeper Picture Mode. There are additionally enhancements to A.I., fluid animations, and assist for the DualSense’s distinctive options. Lastly, additional enhancements to the vary of accessibility choices need to be recommended.
Even with out contemplating these options, simply having Ellie and Joel up to date to look extra much like who they grow to be in Half 2 performs an enormous half in bridging the hole between the video games. This added cohesion might be a giant profit for first-time gamers, of which there might be many following the launch of the upcoming TV present.
For the gamers
It’s not simply newcomers who’re benefiting from the enhancements both, as I and different “hardcore followers” are glad to have an excuse to re-experience the unique story once more. Like film followers who fortunately take pleasure in re-releases with X minutes of lower content material, or a barely upscaled remaster, there’s simply one thing thrilling about this being probably the most polished model.
For many who have already performed by way of Half 2 and know the way the story unfolds, replaying Half 1 turns into an entire new journey crammed with intense character evaluation. Joel is a tragic hero that an skilled participant can analyze extra carefully, honing in on the small intricacies as his character develops and he goes down his darker path. Ellie, too, is fascinating to watch after enjoying by way of Half 2, particularly with the enhancements to her character mannequin.
The worth is true
At launch, the one factor that prevented me from recommending The Final of Us Half 1 in my evaluate was the $69.99 price ticket. Whereas I stay agency on the truth that the sport shouldn’t have been priced so excessive within the first place, I’m glad to say that the value tag has fallen to as little as $49.99 (Amazon).
So thanks, Naughty Canine, for remastering The Final of Us once more. Half 1 is certainly the definitive model and the sport that I’ll be discovering any excuse to replay within the years to come back whereas ready for Half 3.
