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The Last of Us: Video Comparison - PS4 vs. PS3

The Last of Us in a video comparison between the PS4 and PS4 version of the game.

R00bot3603d ago

The Last of Us already looked so good on the PS3, it looks like the only differences between the two versions will be resolution and framerate.

MasterCornholio3602d ago (Edited 3602d ago )

And slightly better draw distance and shadow quality.

But that's about it.

I'm still getting it though because I never played the game before and its a good remaster especially with the massively improved framerate.

XBLSkull3602d ago

I agree it definitely isn't a remaster in the same way Halo 2 anniversary is. I was so sick of the last generation when this game came out so I skipped it, but I'm gonna head to the store now and pick this up and play it for the first time in its best form. About how long is this game?

MasterCornholio3602d ago

@Skull

That's because Halo 2 anniversary edition is a remake of the Xbox version of the game for the Xbox 360. No idea why you called Halo 2 a remaster.

Bathyj3602d ago

I'm amazed and perplexed at how many Sony guys here haven't played this game. What were you all doing a year ago when the hype train was going full speed?

SoapShoes3602d ago (Edited 3602d ago )

I notice a good difference. Mostly it's really cleaned up, much less jaggies. Better lighting. Better draw distance. Better shadows. Better textures. It's not a huge jump but it is the same difference as BF4 PS3 and BF4 PS4.

BlackPhillip6663602d ago (Edited 3602d ago )

I disagree with you there m8 the last gen BF4 had elements off the game completely missing in the multiplayer maps from textures not drawn in to screens on walls in shanghai with out the animations.

This game doesn't miss anything from the PS3 it just looks a lot prettier hence an HD remaster but for some reason every time that gets mentioned people get slammed here like its a bad thing. The only bad thing about it is its being to far to early as with most off the masterchief collection.

For what has been done it looks fantastic i just wish it was like ICO and we had them on the shelve that bit longer so we get to take in these classic's for a while before having to dip back in again.

But then again its a choice. But when that choice comes knocking again will be be so keen to pay up again.

purp13m0nk3y3602d ago

Having played it for several hours last night, I can say the differences are huge. None of the vids or pics do the final result justice in any way.

The jump to (almost) locked 1080/60p improves the whole experience to the point that there is no way I'll ever play the original again. And this is from a guy who thought the original was essentially "the perfect game".

It just feels like this is the way the game should always have been. And kudos to ND for leaving the gameplay and core mechanics unchanged. They could have tweaked things like AI and pathfinding but so glad they didn't.

Ignore the haters that go on about the "poor shadows" and that it "looks almost the same". They have either never played it, or just jelly.

It's a perfect score for me. The best game of last gen, has now become the best game of this gen (so far) ;-)

Boody-Bandit3602d ago (Edited 3602d ago )

http://www.gamersyde.com/do...

I downloaded and watched these videos earlier today. They are the best I've seen yet on the net. These videos are what sold me on running out and picking it up again. The game looks, and more importantly, runs, much better than the original. I'm getting ready to rip the wrapper off it right now.

See you on the other side!

Derekvinyard133602d ago

Another video? Dam I've seen at least 10 videos pop up all doing the same thing

Peloun3602d ago

Another one? Can we stop spamming tlou news now please?

thelaughingwiseman3602d ago (Edited 3602d ago )

There wasn't a mind boggling difference. It's just touched up. Perfect for people who didn't own it on the ps3 and people who really loved the game. Not worth the purchase for updated graphics, for me at least

MrSec843602d ago

Looks night and day better too me, I mean that improved detail isn't just the result of improved resolution or frame rate.
The textures have been massively improved, it looks like geometry has taken a decent jump too.

The improvements to shadows, the water effects have taken a big leap too, not forgetting AA & AF.

Seriously this is the best looking 8th gen console game too date, very proud of Naughty Dog for working their magic here.

1nsomniac3602d ago

Oh god, stay back people the force is strong with this one!

SoapShoes3602d ago

What's wrong with his assessment? It has better graphics than Tomb Raider. Better graphics than anything I can think of really. The only thing that looks better might be inFAMOUS: Second Son but it looks better than 99% of cross gen titles.

Funantic13602d ago

Exaggeration to the fullest

purp13m0nk3y3602d ago

I agree that Naughty Dog have done a stellar job. But let's not get too carried away.

For one, the geometry is basically unchanged (environmental/objects) the main character models are improved but from what I could tell from my brief play with photo mode, NPC and enemy models (geometry wise) seem unchanged.

The rest of your comments are reasonable praise, but AA and AF filtering are still very basic. The jump to 1080p has helped IQ more than any advanced filtering.

AA is still just simple FXAA, disappointingly. Having even 2xMSAA would have made a world of difference.

Still. As per my previous comment. The remaster is gorgeous, and plays just as sublimely as the original. GOTY for me so far.

The best, just got better.

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Neil Druckmann: Philosopher gamer behind 'The Last of Us'

who is now the sole leader of Naughty Dog, “I promise you, we will not be ‘The Last of Us’ studio forever.” Numerous games, he said, are in the works, including “multiple single-player projects.

Lightning775d ago

I know he has a celebrity like status but unless he's announcing his game soon idc what he has to say from this point on.

We need announcement something from him.

Crows904d ago

The dude is a nobody. He's also wrong. Naughty dog is the uncharted and Jak daxter studio.

They only made one universally praised last of us game. They're not know as "the last of us studio" but they are currently known as the "remake" studio.

Lightning774d ago

I like his games tbh I'm just more upset at the fact that he's been talking and talking and not showing anything. I'm an actual fan of his work, don't cars if that's that's a popular take or not.

If he has nothing to show or talk about. I don't care about his interviews, his red carpet appearances or what's next for last Of Us 2 TV, leave that to Hollywood. You don't see SP, Bend, or any other studio doing what he's doing. They're remaining quiet and focused as most PS studios do. He should do the same. The next thing I wanna hear him say is "now heres our game" we know that probably won't be for another year or so, so he needs to remain silent and stay out of the limelight for awhile.

AsunaYuukiTheFlash3d ago

You are wrong. LOU2 won a lot of GOTY and was highly rated. It's okay to dislike the game but saying that ND just made one critical acclaimed LOU game is just hating at this point.

rippermcrip4d ago

Kind of a weird interview. No substance, hardly any questions. It's almost like they forgot to post the whole thing or something.

neomahi4d ago

Oh brother...... It's like a balloon filling with helium. He's got nothing new to say. Naughty Dog went from being a studio of numerous developers to being about him and what HE does. Bruce Straley was the co-creator of The Last of Us, and he left--I think for the same reason Christophe Balestra left and since then, Naughty Dog haven't been the same. PlayStation is incredibly woke, as all businesses seem to be these days, ignorant to what's really going on sacrificing the greater for peanuts, but I think they left because of the uprising political atmosphere. They knew there was nothing they could do about it and an attempt to try and combat it, in today's society would end them up in legal trouble so, they just left, what else can you do when the opposition behaves like a child, screams and yells louder than you want to in raged fits, and will throw lawsuits at you at whatever chance they can, but you don't play that way, so they left. And Naughty Dog hasn't been the same since.

Naughty Dog was huge at one time! They were the underdog that became the top dog but, the direction it's fine, just watch and wait. It's ego, and Druckmanns ego of thinking they're untouchable and can just coast along, will drop them rock bottom, in due time, they could see the same fate as Xbox's teams met. Fans will turn on Naughty Dog because A) Naughty Dog aren't producing, they're not what they once were.
B) Gamers ARE growing tired of the woke culture overtaking their lifetime hobby. They're just more silent about it, it's the quiet cool

anast4d ago

Non of this makes sense. I would like to think you didn't spend too much time writing it.

Crows904d ago

I hope you didn't spend much time reading..it...cuz obviously you didnt understand it. But that's okay. There's many other comments to read...

MIDGETonSTILTS174d ago

You project your own views on the world, and that is a mistake.

Crows904d ago

Um...so you project someone else view on the world? What are you talking about?! We all project our view on the world lol...smh

anast3d ago

It's called perspective. I understand that. But I don't understand the poster.

smashman984d ago

you know it's not his fault that people are interested in what he says, right?

Also, Naughty Dog is bigger than ever.

Crows904d ago

Smaller....where's their last big game? Yeah...I remember when they were actually releasing heavy hitters.

smashman982d ago

@Crows90 It was in 2020 and despite what a vocal minority says it was critically acclaimed and the 2020 game of the year. Not only that but The Last of Us is also a critically acclaimed television series and PlayStation's most successful foray into Film and TV yet.

So yes, Naughty Dog is bigger than ever, and just because you don't vibe with them or whatever does not change that fact.

anast4d ago

He's a solid theatre arts person, but he's not a philosopher. Being good at one thing doesn't mean he's Descartes.

DarXyde4d ago

I believe that philosophers are more principled than Druckmann, to be honest. It's fascinating that The Last of Us Part II was literally inspired by the Israel-Palestine conflict and was a needed commentary on humanity and ending the cycle of violence, only to have some questionable commentary after 7 October.

I don't hate the guy as some others seem to. He's been a big part of some great games, but I'll never understand the obsession with hanging on all of his statements.

Chard4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

That's a good point in relation to 7 Oct - a far more important issue where valid criticisms could have been made of this guy, but most here seem thoroughly distracted by trivial issues

anast3d ago

@DarXyde

Like all artists he has a signature. People that have an agenda will try to look for that signature and use it. This is why a lot of "journalist/game influencers" hang on every word. Most of us just enjoy his work and get hyped when he mentions something about a possible new game.

@Chard
"a far more important issue where valid criticisms could have been made of this guy"

Which is?

MIDGETonSTILTS174d ago

Sony should try and stay radio silence outside of hard reveals.

It’s painful to wait for any info at all, but it’s less painful than skimming an interview that avoids all details whatsoever.

Commit to radio silence, Sony. You can afford to leverage the trust in gaming output that you’ve cultivated.

anast3d ago

That wouldn't be a smart decision. There must be a constant stream of connection in today's world.

MIDGETonSTILTS171d 14h ago

When a constant stream of connection delays a game 1-2 years, and said games take 5 years to make anyways…. Sony fans are better off trusting Sony to deliver than expecting frequent confirmation.

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The Sounds of the Fireflies ("The Last of Us") concert kicks-off on April 28th, 2024

"The Game Music Foundation are today very proud and pleased to announce an additional concert, circling back to the roots of Game Muisic Festival in Poland. On April 28th, 2024, the National Forum of Music in Wroclaw will once again become a place to celebrate the art of video game music, featuring scores from The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II." - The Game Music Foundation.

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The Last Of Us Series Has Remarkable Potential For Spin-Offs

Najam from eXputer writes "It's time fore a new installment in the series, not another pointless remaster."

anast127d ago

They are working on something new. Not to be rude but it is impossibility stupid to think ND next major announcement is going to be a remaster or their next Last of Us entry is going to be another remaster.

AlterRecs124d ago

I think this is in response to them releasing a remaster for the sequel, a game that didn't need a remaster.

Basically a "why did you put out a remaster no one asked for when you have all there options available"

anast124d ago

They remaster is to put out something quick while they are deving new stuff. I don't get how people can be so static.

AlterRecs123d ago

There's no news about a third game being in production, you're just assuming that they're working on something that they aren't

anast123d ago

When they release the news to start the hype-train, you can give me my props then.

DrDoomer127d ago

I want an alternate timeline spin-off, where part 2 never happened.

CrimsonWing69127d ago

They’ve already done Remasters of 1 and 2… what else is there to Remaster?

AlterRecs124d ago

Considering they remastered the first game twice, who knows lol

CrimsonWing69124d ago

That was a Remake. I guess they could do that to 2, but man…. They should wait a couple generations so it can look like a major upgrade.