The Last of Us Part 1 [Remake] vs Remastered | Direct Comparison

Review code provided by Sony & Naughty Dog.

Direct visual and feature comparison of the upcoming "The Last of Us Part 1" [PS5] and the previous version of the game, "The last of Us Remastered" [PS4].

This video covers a ton of content for The Last of Us Part 1 - all spoiler free, including various gameplay features, UI elements, and other aspects of the game that have been modified.

Both games are being played on a PS5 using the fidelity presets. For gameplay sequences - TLOU Part 1 is being played in its performance mode (60fps 1440p).

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[NickCheng]

My only complaint is how much they changed the lighting in Bill's town. I always remember it being bathed in a redish sunset and standing out as a cozy break from the rest of the games bleakness. Now it just looks like a kind of gloomy town like the rest

[Mutualititve]

The thing I like about the remake is that older characters's model actually feel older and you can see the highlight on the amount of stress they have suffered like the bags under their eyes, they are somewhat skinnier and feel more tired.

[luc]

I personally really enjoyed the stylized look of the remaster, but there’s no denying how beautiful the remake is in its own right

[punishedbung]

I think collectibles being a physical object Joel picks up adds a lot more than just immersion, it makes the scene where Joel rejects the photo of Sarah that Tommy offers him all the more powerful because through the whole game, Joel has been pocketing every trinket and doodad he comes across, but instead of thoughtlessly pocketing the photo, he hands it back to Tommy. This makes the scene where Ellie hands Joel the photo all the stronger, because he finally accepts this memory for all of the joy and pain it brings him. wish that Naughty Dog focused on these elements of storytelling more than traditional cinematic storytelling.

[thelaw]

The best part is definitely gun recoil. They used to just lurch upwards when fired, now the guns flail and wobble around more when fired

[ivettetrejo]

My favorite thing about the remakes is the nature, and how its taking over. The building are all covered in vines, they’re breaking apart and we can see flowers and other plants growing in them. And also, the moutains, and the trees, and the water, is just so beautiful

[joshuaedler]

The ai improvement blew me away. For example during a shootout at the start of the Pittsburgh chapter Ellie called out that they were behind us. The enemy ai actually flanked me and I didn’t realize it but I was saved because Ellie actually called it out

[KeWDu]

Even though Part 1 does still look incredible, this video is helping me realize just how good the original and Remastered still look even today. Obviously the tech is outdated for todays standards but they overall visual language is still super solid. Maybe that’s just mostly nostalgia for this almost 10 year old game.

[Void-byti]

One of my favorite subtle details is how the cars now have break-able windows and detailed interiors. That combined with the new physics object make combat much more gritty, when you have glass from the cars flying off as it's shot, objects in the environment flying all over the place when a bomb is set off.

[solidwisdom]

I remember when the original came out and thinking that how can graphics get any better than this and it actually did get better now with the remake. I feel the game is just too short and no new stuff really added to add replay value to the game so i don’t really wanna spend 70 dollars on it when i can get a completely new game with that money, overall good comparison video

[andrewherrerad]

Beautiful description about the comparison and changes. As a 3d artist in the industry myself, I definetley appreciated this video! You deserve this good sir!

[ChadTerpstraOG]

Great comparison, I really appreciate the work they put into this remake. Though I was noticing around one out of five examples I preferred the tone of the Remastered original. Maybe it's the way it was captured, but a lot of times the remake feels washed out or less cinematic in color tone. A few examples: 2:50, 5:18 (Ellie is pink), 13:45 (That "excessive red and yellow light" made that entrance to the town for me). That all said, I'm looking forward to trying it out for myself when the price drops.

[bev]

They really did an amazing job on both versions. Nice to see a direct jump in performance.

[Jigsaw]

The new visuals are fantastic! Sure, the Remastered version already looked great, but the jump in visual quality with Part One is astounding. I almost get lost in the world. The sequence in the hotel basement with the stalkers that I played last night was amazing! I really take my time to and look at everything closely to really appreciate the world that was created here with so much attention given to the smallest details. I wonder if my dream will come true one day: Uncharted 1, 2 and 3 getting remade with the same graphical quality as Uncharted 4. I would buy that in a heartbeat!

[salionshatterstar]

I can't decide which version I like better. Joel and the other gal at the beginning of Chapter 1 now look their age, which is great, but at the same time, the characters' facial expressions have changed. Where Joel once looked determined, he now looks weary. Where Ellie once looked feisty, she now looks vulnerable. It's not worse, it's just ... different. Much of the background art is improved, but a few of the original environments still seem preferable. For example, I was saddened but also chuckled when I noticed that they'd removed Pluto from a poster in Joel's daughter's room. I liked the scummy water of the original, but I also like the brackish water of the remake. I think both versions are flavours worth enjoying. I think I'll buy a copy of the new version in another month or two when it's released for PC and enjoy the excuse for a replay.

[nejlidr]

I love how Tess looks in remake... and that scene when it's revealed she is infected, so much emotions on their faces... incredibly made 😎

[dwijaksara]

The facial animation really is the star of the show for me, also.. I know it must've been a ridiculous amount of work to hand animate the facial animation since they don't use facial motion capture like it was in the Part II.. presumably

[theDragoonyaboiCJ]

I was looking forward for YOUR presentation. They never disappoint. Thank you so much for your videos.

[RatimirRS]

Another amazing comparison, as we've come to expect, rich with deep analysis and with so much detail. Keep up the good work!

[stevecleaver]

Great video & nice to be able to see that various differences between the two versions.
Would I "double dip" ?? I WAS looking up the price of TLOU Part 1 PS5 UNTIL you mentioned that it's going to be coming out on PC, (I MUCH prefer 1st / 3rd person "shoot ' em ups" on PC so I can use keyboard for movement & actions while using the mouse to look around, aim & shoot as well as melee attack & throwing items) so now I'm going to wait for the TLOU Part 1 PC version instead.