If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ll have most likely stumbled across an ongoing joke that’s somewhat plaguing PlayStation. The reveal of Sucker Punch’sGhost of Yōteiseems to have quelled the noise, but the company was essentially accused of being a tad too obsessed with remasters and remakes.
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ICYMI: Take a look atHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredin action below.
Perhaps the uproar has felt more prominent as of late as it’s not as if Sony is putting out a ton of new releases to keep an equal balance. It has been a tad remaster heavy with the prime example being that neither of Naughty Dog’s last two projects were new, original games. That’s why whenHorizon Zero DawnRemasteredleaked online ahead of the recent State of Play, everyone was suddenly up in arms again.
The truth is that Guerrilla’sHorizon Zero Dawnis seven years old. Technology has advanced, and despite what social media might have you believe, there is an enormously noticeable difference between the graphics of the original and what we’ve seen so far in the extended trailer forHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered. The company’s latest State of Play would have only exacerbated the current frustration towards remasters and remakes had it not been for the wholly originalGhost of Yōkaitagging on the end of the event.
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I agree that as much as remasters and remakes are somewhat necessary if we’re to think about the longevity of a franchise from a business mindset, we do need to make sure that such endeavours don’t replace or feel more populous than new original content. But so too do I believe that remasters and remakes can be truly wonderful, if done correctly. PlayStation Plus’ newly addedThe Last of Us Part Iis the perfect example of a faithful remake that seeks to enhance the original experience, creating an end result that feels worthwhile.
I may be standing on this hill alone. I recall whenThe Last of Us Part I,a remake of the 2013 game which has already been remastered, leaked online. People questioned ‘Why?’, despite the fact that graphics had quite clearly advanced between the PS3 and PS5 eras. It’s true, I adore the original.The Last of Usis the reason that I do what I do for a living. But it’s okay to say that while a game can feel like a timeless classic, there are arguably going to be elements that make it a product of its time that stand out if you’re to hold it up to modern day competitors.
In this remake, the actors’ original performances, including their subtle physical inflections, were much easier to pick out making for a richer experience. Additionally, the enhanced graphics resulted in a more detailed world. In Joel’s home in the prologue, I was able to pick out tiny details I’d never seen before, deepening my understanding of the character.
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Remakes should never replace originality but they do have a place, and we can’t forget that either. If you’re a subscriber to PlayStation Plus’ extra tier, don’t miss out on the addition of this stellar title.The Last of Us Part Iis available now.
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