Revisiting The Last of Us - Summary

Summary

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**Title:** Thoughts on The Last of Us Remaster for PS5

**Key Points:**

1. **Initial Skepticism**: The speaker was initially underwhelmed by The Last of Us (2013) due to the over-saturation of zombie games at the time.
2. **Remastering Decision**: Questions the need for a remaster, given the original's enduring quality, but acknowledges it makes sense for Naughty Dog's franchise push (TV show, multiplayer game, and PC debut).
3. **Game's Impact**: The Last of Us was a landmark game for its:
* Realistic character interactions and dialogue.
* Focus on human emotions and relationships.
* Influential storytelling approach, prioritizing character development over plot.
4. **Influence on Gaming**: This approach has inspired other notable games (Uncharted 4, Spider-Man, God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2).
5. **Thematic Depth**: The game explores the human condition, highlighting the consequences of showing vulnerability and doing the right thing in a harsh world.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions, numbered and in short sentences:

**Game Information**

1. The Last of Us is being remastered for the PS5.
2. This will be the first time The Last of Us series appears on PC (with Part One).
3. Naughty Dog is also working on a TV show and a standalone multiplayer shooter for The Last of Us franchise.

**Release and Sales**

4. The original The Last of Us game was released in 2013.
5. Alan Wake was remastered, despite selling only a reported two copies.

**PlayStation 5**

6. The PlayStation 5 has been out for almost two years.
7. As of the time of the text, the only way to get a PS5 is to buy it at an inflated price from a scalper.

**Game Development and Industry**

8. Naughty Dog previously worked on the Uncharted series, which experimented with a similar story structure to The Last of Us.

**Influence and Legacy**

9. The Last of Us has influenced many notable games of the last generation, including Uncharted 4, Spider-Man, God of War, and Red Dead Redemption 2.