Video Game Review – The Last of Us Remastered Part II

We were waiting for him with sweaty hands and dry mouth. After about a year and a half The Last of Us Remastered Part IThe remastered version of the second part of the legendary, released in July 2020, comes exclusively to PS5.

For those who didn’t get a chance to play as Ellie and Abby when the game launched on PS4, know that we have two of our favorite heroes in a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a terrible epidemic.

While our two survivors are being kept away from the car, an incident disrupts their peaceful daily lives, forcing Ally and Abby to embark on a quest for justice that is inevitably bloody. Don’t trust me to say more… and spoil this fantastic survival horror worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster.

With its 300 awards, The Last of Us Part II Naughty Dog and the main from Sony. And the release of this remastered version is ideal for discovering or rediscovering a title of almost unparalleled narrative power. Especially since lucky owners of the first opus will only have to pay €10 (€49 for others) to enjoy it on PS5.

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In addition to improved and improved graphics to make the most of the PlayStation 5’s power, which slightly improves textures, shadows, decorations and animations (you still need to have a TV to go with it), The Last of Us Remastered Part II Offers many new products. Some anecdotes like Mod guitar Which allows you to, as the name suggests, awaken the dormant Francis Cabrell in you or further customize your characters.

The most interesting thing about this remake actually lies in two bonuses: new levels and an additional mode. Initially, the player can go behind the scenes of the title through three levels absent from the original episode: sewer, Jackson’s party And Wild boar hunting. A welcome addition, especially since it’s accompanied by comments from developers. Great if not necessary.

Another strong point of this remake, if not the main one, is undoubtedly the survival mode without compensation. a roguelike It is as intense as it is violent in which you have to destroy hordes of zombies and malicious enemies. Slipping into the shoes of the protagonists of the saga. well seen.

While some remakes offer us cheap bonuses designed as alibis to justify another checkout, without compensation Detour (sorry for the rhyme!) with its seven difficulty levels is definitely worth it. A piece of advice though: start small to meet all the challenges envisioned by the developers… but also survive in this dangerous jungle.

At the time of judgment, The Last of Us Remastered Part II Ticks a lot of boxes. For those who do not know the title with its false air The Walking Dead Can’t help but play it if you’re obviously a fan of survival horror. Between the original adventure and the bonus, they’d really be wrong to deny themselves the fun.

As for the early fans, who have already been infected in packs of hundreds on PS4, they may also be attracted by this remake. Quite honestly, the mod without compensation And the possibility of discovering new levels alone justifies the requested €10. It will be cheaper in the era of inflation!