The Last of Us PS4 Edition. Is It Really Needed?

Last year’s Game of the Year winner from many gaming publications is rumored to be coming to Sony’s newest console, the PlayStation 4. With such critical and commercial praise, does this game really need to be ported to the PS4? In this video we’ll dive into why I think it’s a great idea.

[jc48573]

they were already using PS4 features for The Last of Us, so it only makes sense for them to release it on the PS4. There are also those who wouldn't mind revisiting the game.

[NinjaRichParty]

Personally, I never got the opportunity to play it, so this will give me the chance to experience it. I'm excited.

[GarrusVakarian]

Of course it's needed.

I mean, it's only one of the best games of all time and the winner of the most GOTY awards of any game ever made.

It could release on the PS4 and, despite being a touched up PS3 game, be the best game on either next gen console by a country mile.

The PS4 would be lucky to have it added to it's library of games.

TLOU fanboy mode off. (Not really).

[ZodTheRipper]

I played through it 3,5 times and would play it again on PS4 especially if all DLC's are included. So this should be a clear "yes" for pretty much every PS4 owner, especially for those who didn't have the chance to play it yet.

[Ezz2013]

played it over 7 times already and finished the dlc 3 times

and will buy it again on ps4 when i get my console next month

[morganfell]

Absolutley. And when this surfaced over at Gaf there were nothing but "I'll double dip" or "I'm in" comments. It is a fair indicator people want this, myself included.

Also consider the numerous gamers that joined the Sony family with the PS4. They would love to play this title.

[Tony-A]

I never got the chance to play it either. This is why I'm so excited for this! The fact that it's essentially a GOTY Edition of the game on the PS4 makes me even more anxious than I was when it first launched.

Now all I need is a PS4!

........ -__-

[Sethry101]

I have a ps4 but never had a ps3. This game is a definite buy. I have even tried to learn as little as I can about the game, hoping one day get to play it without knowing the story and stuff already.

Plus will have dlc to play.

Edit: I would pay full price for it because its essentially a brand new game to me. BUT I wouldn't pay full price if I had played it, like Tomb raider played it on pc so wasn't willing to pay full price for it on ps4.

[MysticStrummer]

I wouldn't say it's needed, but I have no problem with it.

[Thehyph]

I'm in.

I'll even pay the full price if they want me to.
I'd pay even more than that if it could be unseen and I could play it again for the first time.

I think everyone envies you guys who haven't played it. You're in for a treat.

[kingfetish17]

I haven't bought TLOU yet. Huge Uncharted fan too. Crazy backlog right now. Played the beginning of it. Really liked it. Was waiting for the GOTY edition. Guess I'll be getting the PS4 version now.

Buddy of mine that leans his support more towards MS and owns an XB1, beat TLOU twice on his PS3. He told me he plans to get a PS4 as soon as this version is released.

So yeah, I personally think the PS4 edition is needed!

[PeaSFor]

i know a lot of peoples who migrated from 360 to ps4, most of them never played TLOU and it was a no brainer to release it on ps4, for fans AND newcomers.

[dedicatedtogamers]

I would play an "up-ported" version of this game. I absolutely loved The Last of Us. I beat it multiple times including on Survival (Survivor?) mode. But as much as I loved it, there were certain portions with jaggies and framerate drops. If they were able to tune the game up for the PS4 and lock the framerate at 30 fps (or maybe 60) I would definitely love to play it again.

The same goes for games like GTA5 and Dark Souls II. Those games would benefit from next-gen hardware.

[LexHazard79]

Same here, can't wait!

[ShinMaster]

There are people who skipped the PS3 last gen and jumped onto PS4 this gen.
They didn't get to play TLoU.

[UltraNova]

If they price it like a year's old game should be, say 35-40 bucks max add the dlc and upscale the visuals then hell yeah I m in it for the second time! But if they pull a Kojima on us forget it..

Then again there are a lot of people, as some guys above mentioned already, who migrated from other last gen consoles to the ps4 and this is their chance to play one of the best games out there. However, we the people who paid 60 first time around should not be forced to pay the full price again.

Demos and game revamps should never exceed half price no matter what they add!

[Pozzle]

Exactly! I think it's a great idea because now a whole new bunch of gamers get to play such a great game.

[LonDonE]

@Lukas_Japonicus

Agreed 100%
Its my all time greatest game, i LOVED every second of it! the flawlessly crafted story, the characters, the Hollywood quality voice acting, the music, the emotional roller-coaster of a script, and boy the game play!

Naughty dog nailed the game play, the tense stealth, the gory action, the awesome melee, the crafting mechanics, the scavenging for supplies, the level design with its sand box environments, the verticality of the levels, EVERYTHING WAS FLAWLESS! i know technically no game can be flawless but i think this is the closest to a perfect game we will see in a long time!

And lastly the presentation, man the graphics were next gen on a last gen console!
Seriously it made me think why do we even need a PS4 yet? the PS3 and cell processor still has power yet to be displayed by Sony's first party studios! The lighting, the texture work, the diverse environments, the sand box levels, the particle effects with the spores, the shadows, the water effects, need i go on?

Any one who talks shit about TLOU is either a xbox fan boy and so hasn't played it, or is a hater and a dude bro casual gamer!
Yes people can differ in opinions but no core gamer who has played TLOU can deny that its near flawlessly delivered master piece of a game is easily the genre defining game on last gen! i think it has pushed cinematic game play so much, and easily shows the critics that gaming today is a art form, and studios like naughty dog are some of the best in the business!

Sorry for ranting, but i am a core gamer who owns and games on all platforms, and it had been a long time since i played a game like the last of us, the kind of game which i had to just call in my paid holiday time off work for, the kind of game which i played through 3 times in a row in one sitting! the kind of game which had me thinking about it when i wasn't playing, humming the music, thinking what i would of done in that position, and finding myself missing the world and characters naughty dog created! BRAVO TO THEM FOR CREATING A JEWEL OF A GAME!

Seriously play through on the max difficulty and watch the game and experience absorb your life! play with a decent surround head set on, and turn off the lights, and prepare to be blown away! and i loved how they encouraged the re-playability by letting you carry over your weapons upgrades etc! seriously talking about it now makes me want to put it on!

Never before have i been touched by a story in a game in that way before.

I would so gladly give naughty dog my money again to play through the game again at native 1080p 60fps! that would be EPIC!!!

[Tiechie]

Exactly, all those people who are new to playstion will get the chance to play it now.

[harrisk954]

Oh man... you missed out on one of the greatest gaming experiences of the last generation... it was stunning on the PS3, so I can only imagine what it will be like on the PS4. You will love it.

[Edvin1984]

@RDR

I just finished the DLC and Single player again, and the day this comes out bet your ass ill be buying it again. Its well worth the price, and a blast to play. Its a great single player game, and with really good emphasis on story telling. It will be worth the wait, and will give me something else to play on my PS4 that isn't inFAMOUSE.

[Conzul]

Yeah the PS4 would give the game some more replayability, make Sony some more money, plenty of reasons.

While I dislike paying full price for nextgen/definitive editions, TLOU is the only exception I can think of. Such a masterpiece deserves as many playthroughs and new fans as can possibly be achieved.

Also it would preserve the multiplayer, which is the best TPS multiplayer experience I've ever seen.

[FlunkinMonkey]

People could ask if Bluray movies were needed after DVD, the answer is Yes. It will be an enhancement, and also a physical copy to own on the PS4, sounds good to me.

[MajorLazer]

tLoU, Gta V and Dark Souls II needs to be touched up graphically and ported onto the PS4 :D

[ifistbrowni]

it'd be nice for those who didn't have ps3. The Last of Us was my favorite game from last gen (red dead redemption right behind that). I feel bad for anyone who hasn't tried it.

Though, i feel like if they wait too long, many gamers will just move on and play the newer games coming out.

Would be nice to get it over this summer, but i highly doubt naughty dog has any plans to re-release TLOU.

[hot4play]

1080p / 60 fps PS4 version would be sweet! Although a solid 30 fps would be okay too i guess. There were times when you could notice the PS3 struggling with the game engine and assets.

Hope Sony offers $40 for the game + Left Behind DLC or a PS4 upgrade program for PS3 owners.

[ZodTheRipper]

I'm not quite sure whether 60fps would be a good fit for this game and it's cinematic tone ...but I guess it would be necessary just to prevent the trolls from bashing it.

[GhostTurtle]

There are also those who came from 360, and never played the game. Can't wait.

[kayoss]

They asked the same question about Tomb Raider the definite edition. People complained and moaned but when it was released. It sold very well despite what everyone else thought. The only problem i might see is that TLOU is a Sony exclusive and the PS4 user base is not that big. But i think Sony is not doing this for the money but more for the fans i guess.

[Themba76]

yess it is highly needed ppl like myself who has switched from 360 to ps4 has never played this masterpiece.

[NinjaRichParty]

Haha if you watch the video, you'll see that that is my point exactly :P

[Sethry101]

I switched from 360 to PS4 just like you. I think a lot of people did. Glad to have a chance to play the best PS3 game, if not the best game ever.

[BattleTorn]

I'd also support a Uncharted Collection for PS4!

[BattleTorn]

I did the same, though I bought PS3 in time to play LoU.

I bet Microsoft wishes that they had any exclusives that we so well received that people would be choppin at the bit to double dip on....

edit: hey I got my 5th bubble back wooo hoooo!

[LexHazard79]

I dont think MS is losing sleep over this! Im excited for this game cause I missed out on it. But no need for the jabs at MS!

[Makroyale]

I played it on the PS3 and I would still buy this on the PS4 @ full price. Great game.

[Gozer]

Sony needs to be putting their energy into new IPs for the ps4 not ports of ps3 games.

[Nitrowolf2]

You act like they aren't when they have a bunch of exclusives in the works. A title like this would just be there to fill in the gaps that are to come after May. Honestly, no heavy titles are coming out that we know of after May till about late August/early September.

I wouldn't mind The Last of us to be on the PS4, the Multiplayer is great

[Conzul]

In general, Gozer is right - but TLOU is such an amazing masterpiece, I feel an exception is in order.

[GarrusVakarian]

I disagree, if this was any old PS3 game then i would agree with you but this is TLOU we are talking about here. It would sell like hotcakes, all those people who made the jump to PS4 from PS3 and 360 would jump at the chance to play this game....hell, even people who have bought and played the game already on PS3 would double dip and get this on PS4.

Would you say no to a touched up Gears 3 or a touched up Halo 4 on the X1? I know i wouldn't. As long as there are new IP's being worked on too, then i don't see the problem.

There's Driveclub, The Order and Deep Down in the works for 2014, all new IP's. And they are the only ones we know of so far.

[Gozer]

Im done with the last gen. If I had to choose between a new IP or a port from last gen, I want the new IP no question. To each their own though.

[Angeljuice]

@Gozer

It can take 2-4 years to produce a decent new IP, you can knock out a port in a few months. It's not a case of either/or, its about getting as much quality content on the new console as quickly as possible. If it's outsourced, it has no impact on new IP's in the slightest.

[GarrusVakarian]

"Im done with the last gen"

I can understand that mentality, i was ready for next gen two years ago.

" If I had to choose between a new IP or a port from last gen, I want the new IP no question."

If there's a choice for both, then bring it on, i say. Especially if the ports of of games as great as TLOU.

I wouldn't mind a GTAV port either......

[thejigisup]

A gtav port needs to happen alongside pc release. TLoU on ps4 just needs to happen id gladly give up another$60 this game is genius

[Hicken]

You need to be putting your efforts into more relevant comments.

You act as if Sony hasn't shown off or sounded any new IPs, as if they're well known for relying just on the same old franchises.

... You're acting as if they're Microsoft.

[Zodiac]

Wind Waker HD wasn't needed, but it was very much appreciated.

I have the same attitude for this scenario.

[-Foxtrot]

I hope they release it with new trophies, I've just got all of them for the PS3 version. Would need a good enough reason to go through it again. I'm not really a "trophy hunter" but I've been through the game enough times now.

Unless it released with a brand new story DLC....that would be nice.

They've given us backstory on Ellie now how about Joel during the 20 year gap. From when Blah Blah was killed all away up to him and Tommy parted ways, then when Joel met Tess, right up to why they are going after Robert in the beginning of the main game

[candy_mafia]

Sony would most likely offer a $10 cross buy :)

[BattleTorn]

I beat the entire game on Easy, so I think I can approx 1or2 trophies :( (which is my main reason for wanting to replay it, on PS4 regardless of a separate trophy set)

[theXtReMe1]

Yes, it makes perfect sense. There are a lot of people who owned Xbox 360's last generation, who came over to the Sony camp, and didn't get a chance to play the game. There may be quite a few PS3 people who didn't have a chance to play the game. If they give it the tomb raider treatment, the games going to be amazing and a welcome addition to the next generation of hardware in the PS4.

[PersonMan]

I still can't figure out why people didn't buy a PS3 last generation with all the amazing exclusives that came out for it.

Heck, if you're a real gamer, you would have bought a PS3 for all those games you missed out on.

I can't imagine being a 360 owner (only) and constantly be reading about how great TLoU and Uncharted is and never being able to play them because of falsely thinking the 360 is better.

[DanielGearSolid]

Yup

[jakmckratos]

Idk. But I am gonna buy it.

[fonger08]

It does seem like a cash grab, especially since I'm sure the playstation now service will have it available. Either way though it's good for to play if they didn't get the chance on the ps3.

[ziggurcat]

if you were silly enough to not buy it for PS3, then definitely get the PS4 version.

however, i'm getting tired of these cross-gen titles. i want current gen titles, not slightly better-looking last gen titles.

[incendy35]

If it is free, then absolutely.. If they are double dipping they can go to hell haha.

[SoulSercher620]

I seriously hope that was sarcasm.

[candy_mafia]

@The_Article

'The Last of Us PS4 Edition. Is It Really Needed?'

...No, but I still want it :)

[Summons75]

If they work the graphics a bit more to really shine on the PS4, I see no problem with it going to it. I'd rather rebuy it physically with improvements than have it on PSNOW and forced to pay money for the exact copy I already have.

[hkgamer]

for me, not really needed. But surely for all the new playstation gamers it would be great to release it for the PS4.

Only thing I expect though would be to match the look of the cutscenes. If it doesn't then don't bother.

[DEATHxTHExKIDx]

I haven't even played the game yet so I'm all for it.

[NinjaRichParty]

Same here. As someone who had a 360 all last gen, this will be a more than welcome addition to my PS4 collection.

[KonsoruMasuta]

Yeah, it's needed. People who didn't play it last gen can play it this gen.

On another note: Sony is talking about all these games but what the hell happened to the Shadow of the Beast reboot they teased at Gamescom? I want to know more about that!

[nerdman67]

I beat it about four times, so no, not for me.
But there are a lot of people who didnt get to try it, and it is an amazing game. In the future I wouldnt mind coming back and replaying a better version. I think they should wait maybe a year or year and a half though, to focus on getting more software on the PS4 before releasing enhanced editions of games, especially ones that came out so recently.

[jay2]

I won't buy it.

[UsUcK]

Yes cause I would love to play this classic game on my ps4.

[theenglishman]

Needed? No. Appreciated? Absolutely.

[B1uBurneR]

I need it. For when I get my ps4 later this year

[candy_mafia]

...and then you'll be welcomed into the PS4 family, we're all here for you :)

[weirdo]

hell yes! i sold my ps3 to get my ps4, only got to play the first 30mins... such a beautiful game.

[ginsunuva]

NO.
It'll just encourage more and more ways to just get easy lazy money.

I'm telling you now, next gen will just be last-gen all over again with very few new games, since the industry is slowly falling apart as production costs are skyrocketing.

Consoles are officially dying, which sucks because I just got a ps4 finally last week.
Soon it'll just be cloud, mobile, and pc, if we're lucky, else it'll just be mobile.

And it's perfect timing too, since I'm graduating uni soon, so then I won't feel bad not having time to play games when I get a job, since the game industry will devolve into just CoD, Angry Birds, and Fifa.

[Berenwulf]

Nope...

[SnotyTheRocket]

Yep...*

[TheJacksonRGN]

Many held out on TLOU to save up for PS4 and go next-gen, so now they can get to play this gem of a game. Not too mention many new PS4 owners were once Xbox 360 owners who switched, they never got to play it as well either. Now they can.

[aNDROiD17_]

i played it and played the hell out of it and i would happily pay 60 bucks for it again if it does have ps4 graphics. i play the multiplayer everyday

[Geekman]

Needed? No. Wanted? Yes. And stop comparing it to the Windwaker HD. That was an old game remade in HD. This is a fairly recent game made in Next Gen.

[90Supra]

needed? no

wanted? hell yea!

[Dropdeadll]

I really liked the mp. i think it was one of the ps3 best.

[leemo19]

Already have the ps3 version so probably won't buy it again, but for people who never played it, got a perfect opportunity now to experience the masterpiece ND made.

[mcarsehat]

no

[ElementX]

How'd this get approved with a typo in the video/image?

[shadowboricua]

I picked up this game late in (a couple of months ago) and all I can say is: WOW!... Masterpiece. I am usually a Day 1 buyer so I don't know how I held up for so long...

Anyway, one reason I would not get rid of my PS3 would be to keep this game in my collection. If it comes for PS4; I'll buy a PS4 with LoU and get rid of my PS3... Yeah, the game is that good!

[welly300]

Its the best game of last gen so yeah definitely should be on ps4.

[Sokol]

Silly article, of course it's needed. Now off with you :)

[ironmonkey]

i will buy it.

[fonduktoe]

I would buy this in a heartbeat...so yes its needed

[Auron]

If you don't think its needed then please shut up and move along. I for one want it and I tirds of everyone crying about it i personally would love to a number of PS1,2,3 games remastered on PS4.

[martinezjesus1993]

Idk if its needed but it sure is wanted, as a ps4 adopter from launch and someone who played Tlou nonstop the months leading to ps4 launch, I really, really, REALLY want The Last of Us PS4!

[Takwin]

Let me make this easy for everyone. A lot of people came to PS4 from Xbox, like myself, and I never got a chance to play it. If you did play it, the just don't buy it on the PS4. Everybody wins, including those of you who don't play it on PS4, because it will earn more money, praise, and future repeat customers for Sony.

There is so much win here.

[batbatz]

YES, yes it absolutely IS needed, many XBox users who never had a PS3 will buy the PS4 and they deserve to play this game

[mydyingparadiselost]

Not for $60, but maybe for $40. Honestly it doesn't matter to me anyway, I won't have a PS4 for awhile so by the time I do get one this will be cheap and I will be happy.

[Omar91]

I'd buy it again but maybe not for 60 at launch. 40 would be perfect or if they did a cross buy deal then I would def. jump on that.

[Skankinruby]

Well given all the people that are apparently crossing to Sony that never bought ps3 I'd say this is a brilliant move to rake in a decent amount of more sales

[_FantasmA_]

Not really into Naughy Dogs single player, linear games, but if they include all the content and at half the price then I would try it out.

[DevilishSix]

I would get it, especially if it turned out as great looking as Tomb Raider Definitive Edition did. This would be perfect to help fill the gap left when the recent Santa Monica title was canned. I would also be on board for a reworked package of the first three Uncharted games.

[HumanatPlay]

IS IT REALLY NEEDED?
This game screams PS4

Tomb Raider isn't even in the same league i.e weak narrative, terrible supporting characters resembling those from "I know what you did last summer" spoofs.

I regret selling my PS3 because of TLOU, and so an enhanced edition of this spectacular game providing a very human experience is welcome in my PS4 collection.

IS IT REALLY NEEDED?
You need water and air as a human being, so no its not needed though its presence on the PS4 would be greatly appreciated.

[Darklordnick]

Ps4's the first sony console ive had since the ps2 , so jumping at the chance to play some games ive missed !

[Mister_G]

Needed? No.

But as a showcase for what PS4 can really do? Yeah, would love it see that :)

[TimeSkipLuffy]

of course. Both consoles are not backwards compatible. Anything added to the next gen library will help.

And a title such as The Last of Us deserves a release on a next gen console!

The more we can choose from the better!

Maybe Sony should consider a line similiar to the HD remakes on the PS3. Something like Remastered Edition... :D

[Scrivlar]

Definitely, It's like a 5+ year investment to buy it again instead of having to keep all my PS3 stuff when I want to move on.

[Vanfernal]

Needed, no. Wanted, yes. Also, a lotof xXbox users jumped to Sony's side this gen. They deserve to experience this master piece.

[TearsOfARapper]

Yes. I want to play it again.

[MilkMan]

In a word: FUQ NO!

[andygee1987]

That's two words

[MasterofMagnetism]

Beat it 5 times already and would definitely play it again on PS4.

[andygee1987]

hell yes, will be a pleasure to play the game again & get another platinum

[MilkMan]

Hey heres an idea, why not just give your account numbers to SONY and MS so that they can just take dough whenever they feel like it?
Might as well, are things so bad that you'd pay $65 AGAIN for a game that I've been reading all through this thread folks have beaten 4, 5 6 times?
W.T.F?!

Let me be perfectly clear here. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't give a rats ass. The issue here is, when lots of fools do the same thing in this business, it affects us ALL.
Even the ones that hold out.
See, that's the problem here.

I refrain, 100000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000 buy the crap.
Guess what? Next thing you know I'm forced to now pay $50 for demo cause, you know, idiots loved MSG to much. Makes a hobby that's already pricey even more ridiculous.

Then the crying on the internet starts.
HOW DID WE GET HERE! Rubbing the tears off their eyes with their copy of MSG Ground Zeros.

Its horse armor all over again.

Whatever.

[tommygunzII]

I'm still waiting for the PS3 GOTY complete edition.

[PaulFiend]

YES! So I can beat it 3 times more!

[anesthesique]

Needed? Probably not. But it would certainly add value to PS4s lineup and lets not forget there is a bunch of people new to PSN, so they will pick this up for sure.

All in all its a good move, marketing and gaming wise.

[wheresmymonkey]

I don't see the harm in it. there's plenty of people who own a ps4 that never owned/sold their ps3s and will want to play it.

If they release it as a budget title with the DLC and offer an upgrade for owners of the ps3 version similar to Injustice and the like, that would be ace.

[TransientDreamer]

I'm too fixated on 'REALLY' missing an 'L' in the thumbnail to even bother watching.

[DrJones]

Yes.

[SmilingAdvocate]

Yep it is needed - I don't own a PS3, but have bought a PS4 so I would like to play it.

[5eriously]

Well the verdict are anonymous here. Off course it's needed for ALL the above reasons and as Lucas stated!

[TheGrimReaper0011]

No matter how I say it, I will get disagrees for this, but here goes

But what makes it fine for this game to be re-released on next-gen and not Tomb Raider?

I thought The Last Of Us was awesome but I don't plan to buy it again again again. I got 2 limited editions (cause we didn't get the deluxe edition which i wanted and by the time i knew it was already sold out in other countries =( ) the Joel and Ellie Edition and sold the second version for about 50 bucks.

But why is it good that ND does this and when Square Enix does this, it's unacceptable?

[S2Killinit]

needed? I don't know. But would it be amazing to the people who didn't have a PS3 last generation and now have a PS4? ummm, do I even have to answer that?

[WickedLester]

Day motherfu**ing one!!!

[WheatBread]

Hell yeah it's needed

[purp13m0nk3y]

I'd buy it again on PS4 in a heartbeat! I still regularly fire up my PS3 just to play TLOU.