The Last of Us Part II is developed by Naughty Dogs and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. This critically acclaimed masterpiece was released on PS4 in 2020 and only returned to us in a remastered version on PS5.
Ellie is now 19 years old and has joined a community in Jackson, Wyoming. The latter was founded by Joel’s brother Tommy and his wife Maria.
Outside the walls, post-apocalyptic America is still ravaged by a terrible plague. Cordyceps victims are still out there… but the infected aren’t the only threat…
This delicate balance will be threatened by an unprecedented shock that will surely unsettle our leaders.
Following this tragedy, our heroine embarks on a quest for revenge that will change her forever.
Naughty Dogs gives us an opus here with generous content: Mode of No Return (Roguelike), a free guitar playing mode for music lovers at heart as well as a “Lost Level” mode that offers us 3 completely new sequences that were in early development for various reasons. is removed.
The game is offered for 10 euros for owners of the PS4 version and 49.99 euros for those who do not yet know the original game.
So this remaster has solid arguments in its favor but does it still live up to the expectations placed on it?
This is what we will explore together in the next lines.
The Last of US Part II Game Details
| Edited by | Sony Interactive Entertainment | PEGI | 18 |
| Developed by | naughty dog | Provided by the publisher | No |
| Publication date | January 19, 2024 | Tested on | PS5 |
| platforms | PS5 | Style | Action adventure |
News
TLOU 2 has a brand new mode that is exclusive to this PS5 version: No Return Mode!
This involves playing a character from the license and starting a series of random battles. We find ourselves facing various and varied enemies such as WLF soldiers, Seraphites, Rattlesnakes or the famous infected.
Between each wave, it’s possible to upgrade your weapons and skills and you’ll need them, as this mode is a roguelike, meaning that every death results in an orderly end to the game, and a return to square one.
Progression is particularly well thought out: as we progress, new types of encounters are unlocked. This ensures great recovery and avoids any feeling of futility.
We can participate in 4 types of battles:
- Attacks characterized by 3 consecutive waves of enemies (usually between 4 and 8)
- “Hunting” mode in which our character is hunted and must last for an average duration of 2 minutes.
- “Capture” mode in which we must steal the contents of an extremely well-guarded chest.
- “Defense” mode that involves defending NPCs against enemies who only want one thing: your death!
To achieve your different objectives, you can choose between 10 characters each with specific characteristics.
Some will be true experts in melee, others in long-range shooting, crafting or even stealth. This aspect is very interesting and forces us to adapt our gameplay according to each situation. So it quickly becomes imperative to know each individual’s strengths and make the most of them.
This remaster also gives us another interesting new feature: lost levels.
There are 3 of them, these are actually levels that were cut from the original version.
So this offers players new sequences while being able to benefit from audio commentary from the developers.
To expand its content, the game also offers us a free guitar mod. So everyone can give free rein to their musical desires by swiping DualSense’s touchpad, as they wish.
Technical aspect
Visually, the game is magnificent! The atmosphere is exquisite and full of details. The lighting and camera effects work particularly well and we are literally amazed.
The native 4K will please gamers, the sound environment is not going to be outdone and is still just as successful.
The original game had already accomplished technical feats and set the bar very high, but this remaster still managed to surpass and improve upon it.
As you must have understood, this game is a real graphic slap in the face. DualSense features are fully utilized, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, not forgetting 3D audio.
lifetime
TLOU 2’s story can be completed in about 25 hours if you play on medium difficulty. You can count almost double if you are adventurous enough to try the real mode that suits the most challenge.
If you want to unlock all the characters, complete all the challenges and face all the bosses then no return mode ends in about fifteen hours.
This remaster therefore has a solid lifespan.
Last of the US Part II – Check out my review of the game on PS5!
my opinion
Some games mark their era with an indelible mark, The Last Of Us 2 is part of this closed circle. The quality of its narration, its production, its gameplay, its poignant and sometimes unbearable scenes will not leave anyone indifferent. Neil Druckman’s teams master their subject matter perfectly and take us into a story that we don’t come out of completely unscathed. This remaster manages to surpass its predecessor, thanks to the PS5’s power and features. New features like No Return Mode are very pleasant and make the gaming experience more exciting. It is a real asset that enhances the title. All tastes are in nature, but it is impossible to deny the immense qualities of this masterpiece. This game is a hit from A to Z! So, don’t hesitate any longer!
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A “rogue” mode of no return
Lost levels
Always more beautiful…
Importing a PS4 saves
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The difficulty of no return mode which can turn off more than one…
