No doubt they still put effort with the newer engine, but $70? Just gonna wait a few years and the PC port to drop between $10-20. I get they were trying to make it more in with Part 2 in graphics and gameplay style, but there's hardly any difference, and the original remastered still looks fantastic. Quite an unnecessary remake TBH.
I watched the whole 50 mins in one go without checking once how much time is left, that's how good that comparison was, incredible work John showcasing such an incredible game, thank you.
Mohamed, can't watch the video just yet. At work at the moment. But I have to ask because the suspense got the better of me....did they do anything with the gameplay at all ? Or is it just a fresh coat of paint ? Anything new with gameplay at all ?
@@princephillip1481 yep agree. Regardless of how anyone feels about this game, still doesn't detract from the amount of work put in and the Devs should be respected for their work
Amazing, thank you for helping people appreciate all these details that must’ve taken AGES for the team to create. The most attention to detail I’ve ever seen in a game
@@adonis3085 RDRII is a boring slog to playthrough. They spent so much time on eveything else but the gameplay. It plays worse than the first RDR. The mission structure is absolutely archaic in RDRII. There's no freedom or room to be creative...you have to do EXACTLY what the game says or you fail.
@@dr.loomis4221 I agree, the controls are a bit stiff and takes a while to get used to, and the main mission structures are way too linear for an open world game, but you definitely get your money’s worth. The story, the cinematography, the characters, customization, the attention to detail and the insane replay value makes RDR2 a much more impressive and enjoyable experience to me than both of The Last of Us games since there’s not much to else to do once you complete the game. I literally platinum’d The last of Us part 2 in less than a week. I just wish naughty dog adds more replay values to their games. At least the first Last of Us on PS4 has an amazing multiplayer which is absent in the Remake and Part 2
That character replacement at 13:55 got me weirdly excited. I remember replaying the original game 4 times, and after my first playthrough I couldn't get over the fact that the character model used in the original is just a generic enemy AI skin. You kill dozens of guys that look exactly like that guy. The replacement actually looks like an individual now, and not a clone.
Yea that guy had blood shot eyes 👀 looking angry at you lol 😆 Hell all the enemies in the original had those bloodshot eyes 👀 like they on drugs are something 🤣
@@supertrendymoneymaker0722 you'd look like that too if you were forced to fight for your survival in post apocalyptic zombie land after watching everyone you know die
@@alexsilva28 Maybe but that look 👀 on his face look like a guy on drugs, as high as a kite. Imagine waking up to someone with bloodshot eyes staring at you
Too bad the human enemies don't have that same level of care and attention in terms of variety. Even TLOU2 (which I loved) has so many repeated enemies in any given fight it broke some immersion for me.
You guys are the absolute best, going through just about every single detail with explanation behind it. You can tell a lot of love went into this remake, we’ve seen remasters and ports, and even remakes that are just lazily done, but this is some absolute top shelf work from naughty dog
the best thing is that there is still a lot of hate about this game that it sells the same thing 3 times I don't understand it at all. I'm waiting for the PC version and I will definitely play because what they did is a masterpiece.
Your content is absolutely top level. It is on a level of detail that fills my gaming soul. I've been a gamer since 1988 and your videos almost interest me more than the current level of releases. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have just started programming and making games on unity at nearly 40yrs old. I hope I make a game with enough impact this channel critic's it....Live life hard,and dream big.....xxxx
When it's compared like this you really can see the work put in. All those people saying it's upscale resused is nuts...there's some serious evidence here that hard work went into making this as close as possible to a current gen game. Very impressive. I think I will pick up a copy now. Thanks DF!
@@adamm784 40 euro, 50 tops. None of the usual game dev stuff had to happen, no new script, writing, level design, character design had to be done. Everything was allready there. Yes it was still alot of work going through every level and scene to see if there could be anything improved. But at the end of the day they only had to improve assets that were allready designed. If a new AAA title takes 4 years to develop and a remake 2 years, why price them the same? I think 40 bucks is fair. The only group i can justify paying 70 for are new players, for returning players I'd just wait for a sale.
@@adamm784 I was about to say but the other guy beat me to it. I mean if you haven't played it at all sure go for it but most of us here have so not worth it. All of this being said I am going to be keeping an eye on the PC version. I'm just not interested in the PS5 version.
I feel really bad for the people at Naughty Dog after watching this. When first revealed, a big part of the internet didn't see the difference between this and the original. Games always look better in your head, especially ones that looked great at the time. But this definitely is a huge step up from the original. So much work went into this, even an absurd amount at points if you ask me (like with most of their games). Hopefully this video helps showing the actual work that went into this project and get the love and credit it deserves. It must be heartbreaking for the team to see the negative reactions at first, knowing the passion that actually went into making this.
As much as I love how this turned out: I think most people were complaining about the price. And since The Last of Us is a beloved game, I bet that a lot of people complaining already have the game either for PS3, PS4 or both. And also the argument could be made that it is too soon for a game to have the 2nd improved version, while games like Uncharted, who lacked even more because of the lack of knowledge about the PS3 at the time, would have benefited even more from that kind of treatment. That being said, part 1 looks awesome!
They already made up their mind. Some people think "ah I want 200 hours of playtime for $20!!!" and others are less bothered about it, especially those who have a life. The most annoying thing is people trying to pretend this remake isn't clearly better in every way than the original. They can be mad it's $70 all they want but don't try to lie about how it looks.
Well after the horrendous Saints row , for which I was sincerely excited since it's been so long...I'm glad I skipped it and I'm gonna use the money I saved from it for this remake...
Honestly I always use your reviews to help make a decision. I was really unsure about buying this but you have made my mind up. Extensive and informative. Excellent and professional review. Thanks John and everyone at Digiatl Foundry
@Nanners yeah but you have fanboys Regurgitating hate what they hear from unqualified channels like young yea and review tech sayijh theres no changes in the game when digital foundry is literally breaking down all the changes bit by bit so yeah tech review is important
Wow! The game really does look fantastic. Thank you, John, for the extensive coverage. I always enjoy watching your videos but this is easily your best yet in terms of offering detailed comparisons etc.
I think a lot of people have rose coloured glasses on when thinking back on Last of Us 1. These comparisons show the crazy amount of work that has been put in. Especially the character models look amazing
I don’t think there’s a doubt that it looks better now but in a time where we get remakes like re2 and ff7 and mafia how is this worth $70. Im renting and I’ll probably buy it later.
It is a huge improvement, but even in light of that I'm still scratching my head bit. It's one of my favorite games of all time but I don't see myself buying this. It is better looking and slightly better playing, but it's still the exact same game that I played only a handful of years ago at the end of the day (minus the multiplayer). I guess for new gamers and people who discover the series through the HBO show this makes sense.
There's something to be said in how the remake looks how I remember the original did all those years ago playing on my PS3. Seeing the OG footage, which for me was the first time in almost a decade really drove home how far we've come, particularly in image quality since then. I'm not buying this at release for $70, but if it ever drops to ~$30 or so I'll probably hop back in to relive one of my favorite games of that generation.
A very good demonstration of what can be achived with effort without using raytracing. Probably the same result with raytracing would cost a lot of performance without significant noticable changes in visual quality.
The way the game is designed obviously makes ray-tracing less of a gain than in, for example, a sandbox building game where both the time of day AND the environment are constantly changing (thus precluding the possibility of using precalculated lighting). Ray-tracing's efficacy and worthwhileness depends heavily on the specific format of the game. For heavily linear, cinematic games like this, of course it's not a huge gain. But this is a very specific type of game.
People don't understand what ray-tracing is good for and the fact that game studios have spent almost 30 years trying to emulate it. Nu Tera gives a great point about ray tracing being better for more dynamic lighting. It's just more impressive how well they've managed to fake it over time. I never believed the first gen of ray tracing would be the norm, but whatever the next gen is, it most likely will be, and it's way easier to use PBR pipelines and ray tracing than trying to fake all the lighting.
While you can debate if they should’ve included the action mechanics of Part 2 (in any degree), you can’t deny the work (especially in visuals) that they put in. From that perspective, it really is from the ground up and the improvements are absolutely insane. Your channel did an EXCELLENT job covering it all!
@@nichenetwork9817 Oh for sure! Ellie’s energy made the sequel feel totally different! But I feel like they could still have given the move set to Joel but slowed the speed down or something so that it’s still there yet didn’t feel quite as “new”.
If they watched this, you definitely made some devs day by pointing out that mirror placement revealing an enemy ambush. I'm almost certain that was an idea someone thought would be super cool! Great find!
This video is so in depth In showing the amount of work that has gone into this that I believe naughty dog should use it to market the game as most people can barely see an upgrade whereas John is here to give it DF analysis to truly appreciate and outline the differences
@@iambrd1543 You're a sook. I'm not paying full price for it, but I'll grab this when it's on special! I know what I'm in for. Every discerning customer does!
Its not just the level of detail this video goes into its the sheer amount of knowledge the commentator has on in the inner workings of light, shadows, particles and so much more. Can’t wait for the comparison video for the PS5 and PC version of the game when it drops.
If this was a $40 game, with upgrade options for people who purchased any of the previous two versions, this would be a nothing burger. The game is good looking. But if you've purchased this twice before, this must rub you the wrong way. I heard the same uproar around Persona 5 earlier this year. People who purchased the game twice on PlayStation platforms were not being offered any upgrade options. Not here to tell people how to spend their money, but your purchasing decisions today dictate how these companies behave tomorrow.
I want to say that soft shadows on the PS3 was probably something no other PS3 game did, and they looked quite believable too, despite the directionality issue in some places. Honestly, there weren't even many PS4 games that did soft shadows generated by more ambient/diffuse light sources, which makes it even more impressive.
At 46:07 he was stunned not by the leg shot but by the AI throwing a brick at him, giving the prompt. Pretty cool they added that for the remake. Amazing video as always!
Regardless of how stunning they can make it look, the Last of Us on the very last days of the PS3's life cycle was outstanding and nothing can ever compare to how it hit the first time playing it.
And here is the very type of ignorance I’m seeing everywhere about the remake. The remake isn’t for YOU. Naughty Dog have remade LOU1 for current generation hardware for new players. LOU released on PS3 in 2013. 9 years later we have a whole new generation of gamers on potentially their first ever console being the PS5 and this game will hit them in the feels so much harder than we can imagine. If I could blank my memory and play this for the first time ever on current hardware, I would in the blink of an eye.
@@EmperorRosko Remake is much more beautiful but I don't think it will hit much harder compared to people who played it in PS3 because there now a lot of beautiful-looking game.
@@mutantgeralt you're not really understanding what he means. Back when the Last of Us originally came out it's graphics were truly outstanding. By all means it was a total masterpiece, the same game by today's standards isn't as impressive. It's still the same great game and I'd love to re-experienfe it for the first time but it doesn't have the same impact today as it did when it first released.
Yet, one detail keeps eluding him, persistently in every video he participates in: The hell is "vollometric lighting"? John clearly knows how to say "volume" just fine: Vol-Yoom. So it should only come natural to pronounce "Volumetric" as: Vol-Yoo-Mett-Rick. Why does it always come out then as Vo-Lo-Mett-Rick?
Amazing job on the analysis! This makes me appreciate even more for all the hard work of the people coming together and orchestrating such a detailed environment and story mixed with gameplay.
This video really changed my mind. I love this game but really thought this was only for new players that are new to PS with the ps5. But this is a remake, the quality is insane. Not every remake needs to do the radical changes that RE does. This is jaw-dropping and all the RUclipsrs saying it’s just graphical are severely underselling this. I still might wait to get a pre owner copy or for a sale, but that is because the heaps of new games coming out in the next few months (lucky owner of the Ragnarok Jotnar edition here, and I am craving Callisto as well). This game deserves to be engraved with every new generation, this storytelling only comes around every few years. This one is special and deserves to keep its relevancy, ND has done a magnificent job at making sure it doesn’t get surpassed by the new gen of gamers that will scoff at low resolutions.
While I’m impressed with the upgrade, I still think this should have gone for $50 max. They didn’t have to create a new story, levels, characters, etc so charging full price still seems too much. Definitely going to pick this up when it eventually goes for $20 tho.
@@iNoScopedMLK that’s what I tell people, just wait for a price drop if the price is too much, but compare this to what Nintendo does with their just flat out ports with the absolute minimum done to the game, and they charge $60 and that price does not drop lol
That 3D audio test was pretty amazing. I've been missing my 5.1 system after moving to a smaller place, definitely need to look into 3D audio more especially since I've got some nice headphones I rarely use.
The PS5 headphones offer really good audio if you adjust the eq settings properly (if you don't all the channels are flat). The only disappointing thing about them is that they feel cheap on your ears and hurts a little after a while. When I switch back to my HyperX headphones right after it feels like heaven in comparison.
@@JudgeFudge57 I don't have a PS5, just a gaming laptop for now. It came with some Nahimic audio drivers which I've realised can convert surround sound to headphones so I've just been playing around with it. Seemed to work pretty well on Horizon Zero Dawn with my open-back Sennheiser headphones. Usually these things muffle sounds and I've preferred stereo, but seems they're getting better.
@@JudgeFudge57 I tried the 3d pulse headset but it hurts my head too much because I have glasses on. Now I use a SoundBlaster Katana v2 at 75% volume. Damn that can get loud. Lol
It's funny. They improved the characters greatly but my brain is still like ''that's not Tess''. As if like actors being replaced by someone else in a tv series. Very impressive none the less and i hope new comers enjoy the game.
Tess looks almost more like Tess now to me, previously she was a comic book character, now she’s a real women. It’s like looking at the real actor that they based the original model off
Both Tess and Sarah looked really odd to me. Tess has eyes that seem too small for her face and Sarah has eyes that seem too large. The skin and hair textures look great, but their faces in particular look like a mask that aliens would have been wearing in a men in black movie. Joel looks much older for some reason as well. In fact, he looks older in Part I than Part II now which makes zero sense. Again, looks great but there were just some strange choices made with character models imo.
These are absolutely not the same people. They all look like they aged 5-10 years. Tess especially. We know their chronological age in the game so I don't get why ND aged them so much... It's not more realistic, it's actually unrealistic.
@@im_so_zoned Joel looks like a 55 year old man who is still fit. In the original he looks firmly 45, where grey hair is just appearing and wrinkles are spreading but not cracking. These are not the same characters lmao
What a fantastic analysis. I am consistently impressed by the attention to detail John puts into his videos. Not to mention the editing quality and the fact that he is one of the only people who actually mentions sound in his reviews.
I still can't believe how this game looks. I'm a sucker for beautiful visuals in games, and so this remake, making my favorite game of all time look like *this* is everything to me. I'm never not absolutely blown away by the detail and realism in every environment and cutscene. I'm so glad to have a video like this one that'll go *this* in-depth on the visuals here and how incredible they are. This game is an absolute marvel.
When people say it looks the same, they need to sit down and watch this video. You all are the very best at this stuff, the attention to detail is amazing. Love the video.
@@Etheral101 um bro I just said I would buy the game again next gen.. I am also buying it this gen as well. Where did I ruin the excitement? I was simply stating thst this game is so good that if they remade it on ps6 tech I would buy it then as well. Maybe I didn't go into detail and explain that, but it's what I meant
Diminishing returns, 2032 won't be a big jump. You already have characters that are photorealistic now. Also this game was originally on PS3, so it was already limited by 2006 hardware and the PS3 didn't exactly have the best balance of specs to begin with. It's a big jump but nothing earth shattering, the difference between Killzone Shadow Fall (2013, PS4) and Last of Us 2022 is nowhere near as big.
@@DriveCancelDC Video game characters still aren't photorealistic. Maybe by PS6. Killzone Shadow Fall and something like Demon Soul's is a pretty big jump. TLOU 22 is still using TLOU2 assets in some areas and isn't utilizing the ps5 to it's fullest.
This is like the 3rd time this game has been done and the PS5 still can't achieve 4K 60FPS, tell me why? Just like you don't get 60fps out of an old (best looking game of all time) Uncharted 4, it's 4K 30fps.I mean you're talking about things that the are on Par with the Xbox One X!! So many games achieved 4K 30, some even 4K 60 with dynamic resolution. Are Sony even trying at this point, or is the system really that underpowered? Geez.
Man. Once again, Digital Foundry goes above and beyond and proves that they're in a league of their own. Magnificent video, guys! Must have taken hundreds of hours to create this.
@Transistor Jump I majored in Video Production in college; I *personally* guarantee this video took hundreds of man hours to create. I guarantee it. Even a simple video takes so freaking long, and this one required the creators to play through the PS3, PS4, PS4 Pro, *and* PS5 versions of the game before they even started creating the video itself.
I find it incredible how much John goes into detail with his analysis. when the vast majority of the people will say "looks better, but not worth $70" it's all subjective. it's stupid expensive for again the same game but his analysis made me want to get it when it drops to$40 100%
It would be logical if a discount was available for those who bought original or remastered game. Those who play it for the first time - $70, those who replay it - $35.
Damn, hearing John talking like this for an hour makes me think that light is something you could literally drink and consume... Also having having the Silent Hill OST frequently running in the background is a big plus!
i think a remake remake of uncharted 1 would be needed. gameplay and story wasnt that great, its a miracle a sequel was made tbh. then something clicked at naughty dog and the rest of the series was excellent
you clearly put alot of time and work into this video, much appreciated! I personally don't care about review scores or other people's opinions, and I was also quite happy with tlou remastered, but after seeing this incredibly in-depth and detailed comparison I'll definitely be buying this. such an incredible upgrade and such an incredible comparison video!
I love the fact that you were able to take the time you wanted to develop this one! Not the easiest format to approach, but definitely the most thorough choice ! The researcher that I am approves !!
Another brilliant video John, this must have taken ages to create and edit, astonishing how graphical techniques have improved since the original release. Luckily managed to snag a copy in the end for £45 so looking forward to diving back into this amazing game again.
Really ? To me it's the sorta thing that is better in my head but disappointing when revisiting it. To be fair the graphics are still amazing for the era, my issue when playing is the low resolution and inconsistant frame rate.
@@TSL73 Yeah. When they already get all that money from people who buy the same game full price every new remake/remaster why would they make a new entry? Remakes are great when the games are really outdated (Demons souls was such an amazing upgrade, it was exactly worth it, for example).
@@christophluger793 I also give Demons Souls a pass. Came out so long ago and is not accessible everywhere unlike Last Of Us. Can go to any store and find the remastered version for $5 in a bin.
I love the improvements ND did in the remake that most won't even notice until watching this video. DF has yet again did a great job, great vid, thank you. They put a lot into this game, and I think the price tag is warranted.
I’m playing through right now and even though I’m not a fan Neil druckman…..I agree this price tag is warranted and I feel like this plays and looks as a next gen title
I’m sorry, but I just played the game again and it’s still phenomenal, but $70 is not warranted here. I hate using the term ‘cash grab’ because it takes away from the work done, but I can’t think of another way to call it what it is. Also considering the game has been out over 4 months at this point and had no sales because of the TV show just shows what this was truly made for.
TLOU 1 & 2 are some of my favorite games of all time. Nothing replaces that FIRST TIME you finish part 1. I aint payin $70 for the PS5 version but i am totally getting it on sale.
Epic analysis John! 👏 Really enjoyed this deep dive into the beautiful changes this talented team have achieved. Can't wait to experience this emotional piece of art once again 😊
I am *STUNNED* that TLOU even ran on a PS3 back in 2013, it really pushed the console as far as it could possibly go. On 512MB of RAM? Ridiculous, lol😅. Definitely should've been a PS4 release first, but I'm still glad it came out when it did, because I've literally only played it once and that was a very personal done-in-one-sitting playthrough that I still think about nearly 10yrs later. But this remake? *Holy Cordyceps Shit!* So many things redone from the ground-up. People think the team just pressed a _"Make Things Look Nicer"_ Button and called it a day......NOPE!!!!! They redid all the character models, the facial animations, the 3D mix, the environmental changes, real-time changes to all the lighting, items, animations, it's absolute madness that they managed to work on this _while_ dealing with the last leg of crunch on TLOU2. Probably gonna get emotional playing this again, but screw. it, it's gonna happen xD
John you are a master at these videos, at this craft. I feel like even for non fans of The Last Of Us this would still be a compelling episode of Digital Foundry to watch. One of the, if not the best comparison video I have ever seen
The difference really is dramatic visually. Wow. So impressive. As a huge fan of the game I’m so glad to have this modernised version. It looks far more emotionally impactful, and the game hardly lacked that already. I preordered it and sure I wish it was cheaper, but I’m happy to support this studio and this franchise with my money to be perfectly honest. If people want to wait for it to be cheaper I respect that, or if they think it’s not worth it at all then that’s up to them. But I’m very glad this exists.
I really appreciate perspectives like these. I share the same sentiment. Especially in today's economy 70$ is no joke. So people not feeling its worth that amount is complety understandable. However I don't like when people feel they need to devalue someone else's opinion for being excited or having the willingness or ability to pay. However the discussion of if or when games should be priced at 70$ is a seperate conversation. And also the relationship between the expectations we place on games and developers as consumers, and what studios decide to do in response.
The facial expressions and "shininess" of the eyes is pretty amazing, i'm trying really hard not to fork up the 70$ for a game i've played a few times already before it goes on sale but it's hard the more things I watch.
@@danielgomez7236 It's a pity that nothing has changed except for the graphics. The story, music and gameplay remained unchanged, multiplayer has been removed. This remake should cost 40$ not 70$
I seriously cannot wait to play this. It just looks so good. My first time playing this game was on a horrible LCD TV with the PS3. I have not played though the entire game in several years and since this announcement avoided playing it.
@@vampiszon6620 several does not mean more than 10, i’ve never heard it mean that specifically. plus the google definition says “more than two but not too many”
Almost every PlayStation port to pc has looked pretty much the same. You have to zoom in 200x just to see the smallest difference. Biggest upgrade will be the framerate, which I think makes it worth it.
@Transistor Jump Yeah I've played Eldon Ring both on my PC with a 10900k and 3080ti and my PS5 and there is very little difference other than the added benefit of a FPS increase. How I tested this is I ended up returning the PC version and buying the PS5 version to test out because I do a lot of streaming and by gaming on the PS5 at it uses less recourses on the PC when streaming. So @4K60 there is barely any difference.
@@tyler-hp7oq Not true at all, almost every major Playstation exclusive game that has been ported to PC has had at least some improvements over the original
It's incredible what they have been able to accomplish in terms of improvement in the game's technical prowess. It's quite obvious the graphical improvements are substantial. Even the flashlight lighting and reflection in the different environments create even more immersion into this world. God, this is awesome.
For those that have not experienced this game, it is worth every penny, for 'The Rest of Us' it should be in the $30-$40 range before double (or triple) dipping.
Nonsense. I bought a brand new e90 m3 the later bought a f30 m3 from the same bmw garage. You think they’re going to give me g80 m3 for half price 🤣🤣🤣🤣 cut the shit.
Problem is the remaster version is available to everyone who owns a PS5 for free, so if they haven't played it they could just play it for free rather than dropping $70. Should have been free on ps plus ultimate at least to try and sell that.
I feel like it should've been on PS+ more and more Sony is chasing new casual gamers I have PS+ I'm cancelling it it's great if you're a casual that never owned a playstation as there's nothing I haven't already enjoyed years ago and the games this service made the most sense for cannot be downloaded.
I feel that those who appreciate the sincerity of emotional conveyance in games is a dying art… yet, I feel so privileged to be able to experience this game another time with this amount of effort this team put forth… I don’t see Rockstar putting this amount of love into remakes… Capcom, however, yes! Keep them at their toes, Naughty Dog, and thank you for the work! Thank you, Digital Foundry, for producing the only comparison videos truly worth watching. As a tech nerd, you give it in all the ways I want!
it's crazy. after watching this video I didn't know how old the original one looks... and even if it holds up there are some features that look vastly different... I still like the classic younger models better though... but side by side this are day and night. can't wait to play this one on the weekend.
Yeeah, I cannot adjust to the new character models. They made a lot of changes on character models that weren't just graphical improvements and I really do not understand why.
I prefer the newer models mainly because I always thought Joel should have looked older in the original game. He is like 50-60 years old and looks like he’s barely in his 40s.
This remake is for new players to introduce TLOU world. All ps5 first timers or ps first timers, would be massive for such immersive experience for players
Been playing the game… and periodically loading up remastered, and wow. Just wow. It’s incredibly cool to see them side by side. There are massive changes in every aspect. Some environments have an enormous amount of new detail added in. I’m actually not disappointed with my purchase. Although 40/50$ has a nicer ring to it.
I'm enjoying it too. Looks great. Not disappointed either as I got the week off next week and I've been just playing at night . Yea, $50 would have been nice but really, it's nothing really. Going to a restaurant would cost more on a date. Hell, I spend more than $100/week on bourbon. To sit and enjoy this game again looking like it does is a treat. I don't regret it..
I don’t care what anybody says, the game looks absolutely incredible. The games that have been specifically made for current gen consoles outstandingly show the improvement of tech as compared to last generation, when a PS4 game could look almost identical on PS3. Naughty Dog is doing a great job showing off the tech here, and so is Insomniac. The future is looking very exciting.
One of the first things I noticed in the beginning, was that ND forgot to put wiper blade arms on Tommy's Jeep when Joel was kicking out the windshield. That small detail was appreciated on the PS4 version.
I'm very excited for the PC release of this. I played through this game countless times on the PS3 before switching to PC gaming in 2015, without ever having purchased another console since. I do wonder how well KBM controls will work for it.
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No one goes this in-depth. That’s why you’re the best in the business. Awesome video.
so deeeep 😩
No doubt they still put effort with the newer engine, but $70? Just gonna wait a few years and the PC port to drop between $10-20. I get they were trying to make it more in with Part 2 in graphics and gameplay style, but there's hardly any difference, and the original remastered still looks fantastic. Quite an unnecessary remake TBH.
Also show love to the developers for going this in-depth too 😀
@@ReX77x77 Hard to feel motivated to do so with that price tag. Maybe once it's on discount for sure. I'll wait for the PC port personally
@@mr.sinjin-smyth Yeah this should've been cheaper and bundled with part 2. Insomniac got the right idea with Miles Morales
I watched the whole 50 mins in one go without checking once how much time is left, that's how good that comparison was, incredible work John showcasing such an incredible game, thank you.
I'm yet to watch the video but does the game come close to proving its price tag?
@@bevanmcnicholl2525 I would say no, it's more like a 40$ dollar game, I can't justify the full 79€ price tag I get charged for it in Germany
@@unknowndoda I've got to pay $120 here in Australia ....
But thank you man I appreciate it
Mohamed, can't watch the video just yet. At work at the moment. But I have to ask because the suspense got the better of me....did they do anything with the gameplay at all ? Or is it just a fresh coat of paint ? Anything new with gameplay at all ?
I didn't realize it was 50 minutes 😵
21:50 I like how when the gas station explodes, the scenes whole color palette changes within an instant, making everything look so much more dramatic
Digital Foundry is absolutely unparalleled when it comes to content like this. Awesome work guys
That enemy AI section at 39:49 is pure comedy gold, i absolutely love it.
The chicken dance song was an awesome fit. 🐔 🐥
LMAO yes😂😂
I'm dying of laugh 😂😂😂 I love when at 40:56 Tommy slowly moves back again like "My job here is done."
Thug life😂😂😂😂
The Ai alone is why I will always dislike the 1st game. It is inexcusably bad
The amount of effort John puts into his videos is highly commendable, what a legend
Pretty crazy.
He is a PS fanboy...so...
@@diegotm4365 How's that?
Geez, imagine how much time it takes to make these comparisons. Thanks for your great work and effort digital foundry team.
Imagine the time it took to make all these changes 😏
Probably longer than takes to remaster this game lol
LOL...yes as is with all of their videos since the beginning and honestly with any creative profession.
That won't matter tho. Because the fukin haters will watch 2mins of this, and then here comes the comments: "Thanks DF for saving me $70" BS. 🙄🙄
@@princephillip1481 yep agree. Regardless of how anyone feels about this game, still doesn't detract from the amount of work put in and the Devs should be respected for their work
That was thorough! It looks amazing and well worth a replay. I’m just gonna wait for it to drop in price a little first.
yeah, like 20 bucks.
Karl keeping up the trend of being a major the last of us fan lmao
@@Icecube88 10 is better
hey Karl never knew you were a gamer, namaste from India 🙏
The original's style looks better.
I’m so glad I got to play The Last of Us part 1 for the first time ever on the PS5. It was an amazing experience.
You’re so late 😂 I got to play it in 2013 and it was so much better back then. But this new version is great too.
@@GokuInstinct1 how was it better??
@@GokuInstinct1 i played it on ps5 and it blew me away, completely.
Crazy how this was a ps3 game originally. Massive improvement. This ps5 version you played is much better looking
50 minutes!! now this is a thorough tech review, very professional!
Or big leaps service
The video was uploaded 20 minutes ago… how can u say it’s professional when u haven’t even watched the video 😅
@@JeanLucPolier sometimes, when you've been watching a channel for a long time, you start to notice uhh.. patterns.
@@JeanLucPolier I watch almost all the videos at *2 speed, so you can see this one in 25 min
@@JeanLucPolier Excuse me? This is DigitalFoundry. Do you not know who they are?
I literally watched 50 min non stop, got so immersed in the analysis. Great job as always DF. The game looks absolutely incredible.
Did he mention if there was any pop in
Wait for PS6 remaster. It’s gonna blew your mind…
You were probably also high haha
@@reanimatorpl I wonder what it's going to look like when it comes to PC
Amazing, thank you for helping people appreciate all these details that must’ve taken AGES for the team to create. The most attention to detail I’ve ever seen in a game
Most attention you have ever seen in a game? C'mon, man.
Red Dead redemption 2 has more attention to detail if we’re being honest.
@@adonis3085 RDRII is a boring slog to playthrough. They spent so much time on eveything else but the gameplay. It plays worse than the first RDR. The mission structure is absolutely archaic in RDRII. There's no freedom or room to be creative...you have to do EXACTLY what the game says or you fail.
@@dr.loomis4221 so kinda like TLOU? Wtf? Lmao. RDR2 is a way more detailed and vast game. Also it has multiplayer 😂
@@dr.loomis4221 I agree, the controls are a bit stiff and takes a while to get used to, and the main mission structures are way too linear for an open world game, but you definitely get your money’s worth. The story, the cinematography, the characters, customization, the attention to detail and the insane replay value makes RDR2 a much more impressive and enjoyable experience to me than both of The Last of Us games since there’s not much to else to do once you complete the game. I literally platinum’d The last of Us part 2 in less than a week. I just wish naughty dog adds more replay values to their games. At least the first Last of Us on PS4 has an amazing multiplayer which is absent in the Remake and Part 2
That character replacement at 13:55 got me weirdly excited. I remember replaying the original game 4 times, and after my first playthrough I couldn't get over the fact that the character model used in the original is just a generic enemy AI skin. You kill dozens of guys that look exactly like that guy. The replacement actually looks like an individual now, and not a clone.
Yea that guy had blood shot eyes 👀 looking angry at you lol 😆 Hell all the enemies in the original had those bloodshot eyes 👀 like they on drugs are something 🤣
@@supertrendymoneymaker0722 you'd look like that too if you were forced to fight for your survival in post apocalyptic zombie land after watching everyone you know die
@@alexsilva28 Maybe but that look 👀 on his face look like a guy on drugs, as high as a kite. Imagine waking up to someone with bloodshot eyes staring at you
Too bad the human enemies don't have that same level of care and attention in terms of variety. Even TLOU2 (which I loved) has so many repeated enemies in any given fight it broke some immersion for me.
@@spenny2cents my first two play throughs i didn’t notice any repeated enemies, but more play throughs I did start to notice the repeats
The lighting comparison starting at 13:13 made me say "wow" out loud. Gorgeous lighting improvement there! Nice work as always, DF.
Does look awesome. Forgot how harsh it was on ps3/4 lol
22:44 looks incredible
Yeah, looks all good but they couldn't get real Ray Tracing and still trying to charge $70!!! Like it was literally made from the ground up!!
You mean good job Naughty Dog^^
The carpet moving made me say wow out loud lol but they did good with this
You guys are the absolute best, going through just about every single detail with explanation behind it. You can tell a lot of love went into this remake, we’ve seen remasters and ports, and even remakes that are just lazily done, but this is some absolute top shelf work from naughty dog
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the best thing is that there is still a lot of hate about this game that it sells the same thing 3 times I don't understand it at all. I'm waiting for the PC version and I will definitely play because what they did is a masterpiece.
Your content is absolutely top level. It is on a level of detail that fills my gaming soul. I've been a gamer since 1988 and your videos almost interest me more than the current level of releases. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have just started programming and making games on unity at nearly 40yrs old. I hope I make a game with enough impact this channel critic's it....Live life hard,and dream big.....xxxx
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You know exactly what year you became a gamer. Nice.
When it's compared like this you really can see the work put in. All those people saying it's upscale resused is nuts...there's some serious evidence here that hard work went into making this as close as possible to a current gen game. Very impressive. I think I will pick up a copy now. Thanks DF!
If it comes to PC or I end up with a Ps5 this was always going to be a must buy for me, but wow I didn't realize they upgraded it soo much :0
Hard work or not charging full Price for an old game is insane and if you defend it well you're just a blind fanboy.
@@DarkAnomaly for the amount of effort it took to produce a PS5 version how much do you think that's worth with retail pricing?
@@adamm784 40 euro, 50 tops. None of the usual game dev stuff had to happen, no new script, writing, level design, character design had to be done. Everything was allready there. Yes it was still alot of work going through every level and scene to see if there could be anything improved. But at the end of the day they only had to improve assets that were allready designed. If a new AAA title takes 4 years to develop and a remake 2 years, why price them the same? I think 40 bucks is fair. The only group i can justify paying 70 for are new players, for returning players I'd just wait for a sale.
@@adamm784 I was about to say but the other guy beat me to it. I mean if you haven't played it at all sure go for it but most of us here have so not worth it.
All of this being said I am going to be keeping an eye on the PC version. I'm just not interested in the PS5 version.
I feel really bad for the people at Naughty Dog after watching this. When first revealed, a big part of the internet didn't see the difference between this and the original. Games always look better in your head, especially ones that looked great at the time. But this definitely is a huge step up from the original. So much work went into this, even an absurd amount at points if you ask me (like with most of their games).
Hopefully this video helps showing the actual work that went into this project and get the love and credit it deserves. It must be heartbreaking for the team to see the negative reactions at first, knowing the passion that actually went into making this.
The worst thing about video games is gamers
I think it's because the game actually looked pretty good at the time. It came out 9 years ago and still looks decent today imo
@@vongdong10 for a ps4 game yea but apparently there was tons of room for improvement lol
Well said !
As much as I love how this turned out: I think most people were complaining about the price. And since The Last of Us is a beloved game, I bet that a lot of people complaining already have the game either for PS3, PS4 or both. And also the argument could be made that it is too soon for a game to have the 2nd improved version, while games like Uncharted, who lacked even more because of the lack of knowledge about the PS3 at the time, would have benefited even more from that kind of treatment. That being said, part 1 looks awesome!
“Thanks for saving me $70” says the internet 2 minutes after a 50 minute video has been uploaded…..
because it's easy to predict :)
They already made up their mind. Some people think "ah I want 200 hours of playtime for $20!!!" and others are less bothered about it, especially those who have a life. The most annoying thing is people trying to pretend this remake isn't clearly better in every way than the original. They can be mad it's $70 all they want but don't try to lie about how it looks.
I'm happily rebuying it. Didn't see anything here that would change my mind.
definitely not me and my two other friends but I'll take it a step further I'm planning on buying the $100 firefly edition when they restock
Well after the horrendous Saints row , for which I was sincerely excited since it's been so long...I'm glad I skipped it and I'm gonna use the money I saved from it for this remake...
Honestly I always use your reviews to help make a decision. I was really unsure about buying this but you have made my mind up. Extensive and informative. Excellent and professional review.
Thanks John and everyone at Digiatl Foundry
@Nanners yeah but you have fanboys Regurgitating hate what they hear from unqualified channels like young yea and review tech sayijh theres no changes in the game when digital foundry is literally breaking down all the changes bit by bit so yeah tech review is important
@@freshprinz9829 exactly haha
@@freshprinz9829 The graphical changes are brilliant but it's not hateful to say it's practically the same game; it is.
@@nicholasharfield8780 but y’all knew it was same game when they announced it lol why get mad for no reason ????
@@freshprinz9829 wdym for no reason? It's a cash grab being sold for £70 as if it's a AAA game. Shocking
Love DF's unmatched attention to detail. Bravo John.
Wow! The game really does look fantastic. Thank you, John, for the extensive coverage. I always enjoy watching your videos but this is easily your best yet in terms of offering detailed comparisons etc.
Those Metal Gear Solid-esque sound effects for the text pop-ins really had me going
That’s the remakes we really need! Shame we’ll probably never get them. Imagine a full on remaster of the original MG Solid!
Same
So nostalgia inducing.
@@MrDavidgalvez09 metal gear solid for ps1 absolutely deserves this treatment or the resident evil 2 remake treatment.
Mindblowing how much work they've put into this remake. It's like if all assets are remodelled completely.
It's a pity that nothing has changed except for the graphics. The story, music and gameplay remained unchanged. This remake should cost 40$, not 70$.
@@igorreader9081 no shit the story should stay the same 😂
@@igorreader9081 gameplay should have changed though
@@igorreader9081 The audio is completely overhauled. It sounds amazing now. Especially with ps5s 3d audio enabled.
@@igorreader9081 cheap skate
I think a lot of people have rose coloured glasses on when thinking back on Last of Us 1. These comparisons show the crazy amount of work that has been put in. Especially the character models look amazing
I don’t think there’s a doubt that it looks better now but in a time where we get remakes like re2 and ff7 and mafia how is this worth $70. Im renting and I’ll probably buy it later.
It is a huge improvement, but even in light of that I'm still scratching my head bit. It's one of my favorite games of all time but I don't see myself buying this. It is better looking and slightly better playing, but it's still the exact same game that I played only a handful of years ago at the end of the day (minus the multiplayer). I guess for new gamers and people who discover the series through the HBO show this makes sense.
There's something to be said in how the remake looks how I remember the original did all those years ago playing on my PS3. Seeing the OG footage, which for me was the first time in almost a decade really drove home how far we've come, particularly in image quality since then. I'm not buying this at release for $70, but if it ever drops to ~$30 or so I'll probably hop back in to relive one of my favorite games of that generation.
The work put into this video is incredible, thank you!
A very good demonstration of what can be achived with effort without using raytracing. Probably the same result with raytracing would cost a lot of performance without significant noticable changes in visual quality.
this was my thoughts as i have been playing it honestly, its so close to rt
The way the game is designed obviously makes ray-tracing less of a gain than in, for example, a sandbox building game where both the time of day AND the environment are constantly changing (thus precluding the possibility of using precalculated lighting). Ray-tracing's efficacy and worthwhileness depends heavily on the specific format of the game.
For heavily linear, cinematic games like this, of course it's not a huge gain. But this is a very specific type of game.
People don't understand what ray-tracing is good for and the fact that game studios have spent almost 30 years trying to emulate it. Nu Tera gives a great point about ray tracing being better for more dynamic lighting. It's just more impressive how well they've managed to fake it over time. I never believed the first gen of ray tracing would be the norm, but whatever the next gen is, it most likely will be, and it's way easier to use PBR pipelines and ray tracing than trying to fake all the lighting.
Amazing looking game... sometimes we just have to step back and marvel at how far video game presentation has come
No way I thought 30 years ago playing super Mario bros that we'd ever get here
If only game mechanics matured as gracefully.
While you can debate if they should’ve included the action mechanics of Part 2 (in any degree), you can’t deny the work (especially in visuals) that they put in. From that perspective, it really is from the ground up and the improvements are absolutely insane.
Your channel did an EXCELLENT job covering it all!
@@nichenetwork9817 Oh for sure! Ellie’s energy made the sequel feel totally different! But I feel like they could still have given the move set to Joel but slowed the speed down or something so that it’s still there yet didn’t feel quite as “new”.
If they watched this, you definitely made some devs day by pointing out that mirror placement revealing an enemy ambush. I'm almost certain that was an idea someone thought would be super cool! Great find!
46:28 "the world itself feels more reactive"
I see what you're up to John
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Came here for this comment, thanks
@@DrJones20 i guess it's when he shot a model globe and it reacted. =]
Genius.
This video is so in depth In showing the amount of work that has gone into this that I believe naughty dog should use it to market the game as most people can barely see an upgrade whereas John is here to give it DF analysis to truly appreciate and outline the differences
It's a scam
@@iambrd1543 how is it a scam if you're not forced to buy it? Everyone knows what they're getting into here..
@@iambrd1543 You're a sook. I'm not paying full price for it, but I'll grab this when it's on special! I know what I'm in for. Every discerning customer does!
It's shiny yes but it's $70, that's very expensive for a game I can already play on my ps5.
@@iambrd1543 go to school more so you would know what the definition of a scam is.
Its not just the level of detail this video goes into its the sheer amount of knowledge the commentator has on in the inner workings of light, shadows, particles and so much more. Can’t wait for the comparison video for the PS5 and PC version of the game when it drops.
If this was a $40 game, with upgrade options for people who purchased any of the previous two versions, this would be a nothing burger. The game is good looking. But if you've purchased this twice before, this must rub you the wrong way. I heard the same uproar around Persona 5 earlier this year. People who purchased the game twice on PlayStation platforms were not being offered any upgrade options. Not here to tell people how to spend their money, but your purchasing decisions today dictate how these companies behave tomorrow.
If it had an upgrade path wouldn't that make it less of a "nothing burger" and have more value?
I bought this for $50, a used copy from Gamefly, game looks & runs fantastic!
Only reason I didn't buy it, it's $124.00 in Australia and I ain't paying that shit.
You purchased it twice you aren’t the target market stop crying over nothing
Bought it secondhand for 40 euros lol
Digital foundry is without a doubt the best gaming channel on RUclips.
Tech wise perhaps. Otherwise big no
@@thefearlessduck even tech wise they actually possess surprisingly few knowledge about technical processes.
@@thefearlessduck they pretty much have a detailed "consumer interest" in most technical aspects, but not much actual developing insight.
For game reviews I agree.
@@maegnificant then do better
For me, this is one of the top 5 greatest games of all time. It will be hard for any to dethrone it!
I want to say that soft shadows on the PS3 was probably something no other PS3 game did, and they looked quite believable too, despite the directionality issue in some places. Honestly, there weren't even many PS4 games that did soft shadows generated by more ambient/diffuse light sources, which makes it even more impressive.
At 46:07 he was stunned not by the leg shot but by the AI throwing a brick at him, giving the prompt. Pretty cool they added that for the remake.
Amazing video as always!
Regardless of how stunning they can make it look, the Last of Us on the very last days of the PS3's life cycle was outstanding and nothing can ever compare to how it hit the first time playing it.
That's just your nostalgia speaking. I never played the PS3 version but did play the remaster on my brand new PS5 and it was still amazing to me
And here is the very type of ignorance I’m seeing everywhere about the remake.
The remake isn’t for YOU.
Naughty Dog have remade LOU1 for current generation hardware for new players. LOU released on PS3 in 2013. 9 years later we have a whole new generation of gamers on potentially their first ever console being the PS5 and this game will hit them in the feels so much harder than we can imagine. If I could blank my memory and play this for the first time ever on current hardware, I would in the blink of an eye.
@@EmperorRosko Remake is much more beautiful but I don't think it will hit much harder compared to people who played it in PS3 because there now a lot of beautiful-looking game.
@@mutantgeralt you're not really understanding what he means. Back when the Last of Us originally came out it's graphics were truly outstanding. By all means it was a total masterpiece, the same game by today's standards isn't as impressive. It's still the same great game and I'd love to re-experienfe it for the first time but it doesn't have the same impact today as it did when it first released.
@@EmperorRosko this is a good point. I honestly cant believe its been almost a decade. time flies
Outstanding work, John. One of the best so far. Your eye for detail is truly one of a kind.
Yet, one detail keeps eluding him, persistently in every video he participates in: The hell is "vollometric lighting"?
John clearly knows how to say "volume" just fine: Vol-Yoom. So it should only come natural to pronounce "Volumetric" as: Vol-Yoo-Mett-Rick. Why does it always come out then as Vo-Lo-Mett-Rick?
Amazing job on the analysis! This makes me appreciate even more for all the hard work of the people coming together and orchestrating such a detailed environment and story mixed with gameplay.
This video really changed my mind. I love this game but really thought this was only for new players that are new to PS with the ps5. But this is a remake, the quality is insane. Not every remake needs to do the radical changes that RE does. This is jaw-dropping and all the RUclipsrs saying it’s just graphical are severely underselling this. I still might wait to get a pre owner copy or for a sale, but that is because the heaps of new games coming out in the next few months (lucky owner of the Ragnarok Jotnar edition here, and I am craving Callisto as well). This game deserves to be engraved with every new generation, this storytelling only comes around every few years. This one is special and deserves to keep its relevancy, ND has done a magnificent job at making sure it doesn’t get surpassed by the new gen of gamers that will scoff at low resolutions.
It is primarily graphical only though. Like, 99.9% graphical, which is cool, but they couldn't have fixed or improved gameplay?
While I’m impressed with the upgrade, I still think this should have gone for $50 max. They didn’t have to create a new story, levels, characters, etc so charging full price still seems too much.
Definitely going to pick this up when it eventually goes for $20 tho.
@@iNoScopedMLK that’s what I tell people, just wait for a price drop if the price is too much, but compare this to what Nintendo does with their just flat out ports with the absolute minimum done to the game, and they charge $60 and that price does not drop lol
@@JZStudiosonline gameplay WAS improved, if you watched the video you would know. Also, what's there to fix?
That 3D audio test was pretty amazing. I've been missing my 5.1 system after moving to a smaller place, definitely need to look into 3D audio more especially since I've got some nice headphones I rarely use.
The PS5 headphones offer really good audio if you adjust the eq settings properly (if you don't all the channels are flat). The only disappointing thing about them is that they feel cheap on your ears and hurts a little after a while. When I switch back to my HyperX headphones right after it feels like heaven in comparison.
@@JudgeFudge57 I don't have a PS5, just a gaming laptop for now. It came with some Nahimic audio drivers which I've realised can convert surround sound to headphones so I've just been playing around with it. Seemed to work pretty well on Horizon Zero Dawn with my open-back Sennheiser headphones. Usually these things muffle sounds and I've preferred stereo, but seems they're getting better.
@@JudgeFudge57 I tried the 3d pulse headset but it hurts my head too much because I have glasses on. Now I use a SoundBlaster Katana v2 at 75% volume. Damn that can get loud. Lol
@@fall-neckthetallneck2977 Yeah, my hyperX is getting a bit worn so I'd like to upgrade for the wireless cloud alpha.
For me I have 2 pulse headsets. White and Black. The white does hurt my ears, the black does not
It's funny. They improved the characters greatly but my brain is still like ''that's not Tess''. As if like actors being replaced by someone else in a tv series. Very impressive none the less and i hope new comers enjoy the game.
Tess looks really old in the remake. Ellie looks much older too.
Tess looks almost more like Tess now to me, previously she was a comic book character, now she’s a real women. It’s like looking at the real actor that they based the original model off
Both Tess and Sarah looked really odd to me. Tess has eyes that seem too small for her face and Sarah has eyes that seem too large. The skin and hair textures look great, but their faces in particular look like a mask that aliens would have been wearing in a men in black movie. Joel looks much older for some reason as well. In fact, he looks older in Part I than Part II now which makes zero sense. Again, looks great but there were just some strange choices made with character models imo.
These are absolutely not the same people. They all look like they aged 5-10 years. Tess especially. We know their chronological age in the game so I don't get why ND aged them so much... It's not more realistic, it's actually unrealistic.
@@im_so_zoned Joel looks like a 55 year old man who is still fit. In the original he looks firmly 45, where grey hair is just appearing and wrinkles are spreading but not cracking. These are not the same characters lmao
What a fantastic analysis. I am consistently impressed by the attention to detail John puts into his videos. Not to mention the editing quality and the fact that he is one of the only people who actually mentions sound in his reviews.
John you are a treasure to the gaming community
I still can't believe how this game looks. I'm a sucker for beautiful visuals in games, and so this remake, making my favorite game of all time look like *this* is everything to me. I'm never not absolutely blown away by the detail and realism in every environment and cutscene.
I'm so glad to have a video like this one that'll go *this* in-depth on the visuals here and how incredible they are. This game is an absolute marvel.
When people say it looks the same, they need to sit down and watch this video. You all are the very best at this stuff, the attention to detail is amazing. Love the video.
Always appreciate John's taste in music. Kind of hoped for Silent Hill soundtrack for a video like this and wasn't disappointed.
I liked the shattered memories soundtrack a lot.
This masterpiece deserved the new look. Amazing tech review btw.
Yeah ill buy it again when they remake it on ps6 tech
@@stickfigure9138 If you dont wont it. Fair enough. But why do you have to ruin other peoples excitement for it.
@@Etheral101 um bro I just said I would buy the game again next gen.. I am also buying it this gen as well. Where did I ruin the excitement? I was simply stating thst this game is so good that if they remade it on ps6 tech I would buy it then as well. Maybe I didn't go into detail and explain that, but it's what I meant
The PS5 is way more impressive and amazing than I thought. I never would have appreciated the differences unless you went over this. Incredible!.. 👏
Amazing work John and the team.. love it!
Insane game came out less than 10 years ago. This much tech upgrade in a decade. Granted 2013 from 2003 was a crazy jump too. Imagine 2032 graphics!
ps6 is photorealistic.!
Diminishing returns, 2032 won't be a big jump. You already have characters that are photorealistic now. Also this game was originally on PS3, so it was already limited by 2006 hardware and the PS3 didn't exactly have the best balance of specs to begin with. It's a big jump but nothing earth shattering, the difference between Killzone Shadow Fall (2013, PS4) and Last of Us 2022 is nowhere near as big.
@@DriveCancelDC Video game characters still aren't photorealistic. Maybe by PS6.
Killzone Shadow Fall and something like Demon Soul's is a pretty big jump. TLOU 22 is still using TLOU2 assets in some areas and isn't utilizing the ps5 to it's fullest.
This is like the 3rd time this game has been done and the PS5 still can't achieve 4K 60FPS, tell me why? Just like you don't get 60fps out of an old (best looking game of all time) Uncharted 4, it's 4K 30fps.I mean you're talking about things that the are on Par with the Xbox One X!! So many games achieved 4K 30, some even 4K 60 with dynamic resolution. Are Sony even trying at this point, or is the system really that underpowered? Geez.
@@drummer7557 probably because naughty dog games are some of the best looking games available ..
I can't imagine being a dev/designer/QA and seeing my work evaluated with so much detail... Congratulations for being on the top Naughty Dog 🐾
Man. Once again, Digital Foundry goes above and beyond and proves that they're in a league of their own. Magnificent video, guys! Must have taken hundreds of hours to create this.
@Transistor Jump I majored in Video Production in college; I *personally* guarantee this video took hundreds of man hours to create. I guarantee it. Even a simple video takes so freaking long, and this one required the creators to play through the PS3, PS4, PS4 Pro, *and* PS5 versions of the game before they even started creating the video itself.
I find it incredible how much John goes into detail with his analysis. when the vast majority of the people will say "looks better, but not worth $70" it's all subjective. it's stupid expensive for again the same game but his analysis made me want to get it when it drops to$40 100%
Agreed. For $40 I’ll pick it up.
It would be logical if a discount was available for those who bought original or remastered game. Those who play it for the first time - $70, those who replay it - $35.
@@BORN753 and how about a little extra for those of us who have platinums 😄
This remake trend needs to stop make new games quit cashgrabbing
@@KillSwitch80 year later still 70 lol
This was the most perfectly paced breakdown video I've ever watched, I never checked the time once and was riveted start to finish. Brilliant effort!!
Damn, hearing John talking like this for an hour makes me think that light is something you could literally drink and consume...
Also having having the Silent Hill OST frequently running in the background is a big plus!
I'd love to see get Uncharted 1, 2 and 3 get this treatment.
i think a remake remake of uncharted 1 would be needed. gameplay and story wasnt that great, its a miracle a sequel was made tbh. then something clicked at naughty dog and the rest of the series was excellent
They should have worked on that than a remake of a remaster that still holds up.
And 4 and the one with Chloe and the other gal.
The audio comparison was awesome and really helpful to determinate the quality of the implemented 3D audio!
100% grabbing the PC version when it releases, this looks freaking amazing
Also, fantastic video as usual!
Me too, hope it's not "shortly" after like uncharted
you clearly put alot of time and work into this video, much appreciated! I personally don't care about review scores or other people's opinions, and I was also quite happy with tlou remastered, but after seeing this incredibly in-depth and detailed comparison I'll definitely be buying this. such an incredible upgrade and such an incredible comparison video!
Oink Oink pay up piggy~
I love the fact that you were able to take the time you wanted to develop this one! Not the easiest format to approach, but definitely the most thorough choice ! The researcher that I am approves !!
Another brilliant video John, this must have taken ages to create and edit, astonishing how graphical techniques have improved since the original release.
Luckily managed to snag a copy in the end for £45 so looking forward to diving back into this amazing game again.
honestly im amazed every time i see the ps3 version. it’s amazing the quality and capabilities the ps3 had in this and many other games.
Exactly. Another remaster of a remaster is unnecessary though in that case. But money you know
@@christophluger793 reminds me of all the remasters of Skyrim and GTA 5. Some companies really got a lot of mileage out of 7th Gen games.
Really ? To me it's the sorta thing that is better in my head but disappointing when revisiting it. To be fair the graphics are still amazing for the era, my issue when playing is the low resolution and inconsistant frame rate.
@@TSL73 Yeah. When they already get all that money from people who buy the same game full price every new remake/remaster why would they make a new entry? Remakes are great when the games are really outdated (Demons souls was such an amazing upgrade, it was exactly worth it, for example).
@@christophluger793 I also give Demons Souls a pass. Came out so long ago and is not accessible everywhere unlike Last Of Us. Can go to any store and find the remastered version for $5 in a bin.
I love the improvements ND did in the remake that most won't even notice until watching this video. DF has yet again did a great job, great vid, thank you. They put a lot into this game, and I think the price tag is warranted.
I’m playing through right now and even though I’m not a fan Neil druckman…..I agree this price tag is warranted and I feel like this plays and looks as a next gen title
I’m sorry, but I just played the game again and it’s still phenomenal, but $70 is not warranted here.
I hate using the term ‘cash grab’ because it takes away from the work done, but I can’t think of another way to call it what it is. Also considering the game has been out over 4 months at this point and had no sales because of the TV show just shows what this was truly made for.
What a phenomenal comparison... absolutely stellar work, John
This might be one of the few games I'll voluntarily play in Fidelity mode. The options for 40 fps and VRR at native 4K are game-changing.
Thank Insomniac for other game developers doing this now
Same here. I was hoping AC Valhalla would get this option too.
Which settings are necessary for that? Fidelity mode and unlocked framerate in the game and enable vrr on the PS5?
TLOU 1 & 2 are some of my favorite games of all time. Nothing replaces that FIRST TIME you finish part 1. I aint payin $70 for the PS5 version but i am totally getting it on sale.
Your videos are truly the pinnacle of video game journalism, my utmost respect!
Epic analysis John! 👏 Really enjoyed this deep dive into the beautiful changes this talented team have achieved. Can't wait to experience this emotional piece of art once again 😊
70 dollars for remastered looking remake game? GG paypig.
I guess you can call it "art" at this price.
@@vault911 why you talking clown?
@@neo_wise5543 we gotta let the clowns talk bro. Everything has an opposite 🫶
@@ReLapse85 the clowns are the one buying this game at $70
I am *STUNNED* that TLOU even ran on a PS3 back in 2013, it really pushed the console as far as it could possibly go. On 512MB of RAM? Ridiculous, lol😅. Definitely should've been a PS4 release first, but I'm still glad it came out when it did, because I've literally only played it once and that was a very personal done-in-one-sitting playthrough that I still think about nearly 10yrs later.
But this remake? *Holy Cordyceps Shit!* So many things redone from the ground-up. People think the team just pressed a _"Make Things Look Nicer"_ Button and called it a day......NOPE!!!!!
They redid all the character models, the facial animations, the 3D mix, the environmental changes, real-time changes to all the lighting, items, animations, it's absolute madness that they managed to work on this _while_ dealing with the last leg of crunch on TLOU2.
Probably gonna get emotional playing this again, but screw. it, it's gonna happen xD
John you are a master at these videos, at this craft. I feel like even for non fans of The Last Of Us this would still be a compelling episode of Digital Foundry to watch. One of the, if not the best comparison video I have ever seen
The difference really is dramatic visually. Wow. So impressive. As a huge fan of the game I’m so glad to have this modernised version. It looks far more emotionally impactful, and the game hardly lacked that already. I preordered it and sure I wish it was cheaper, but I’m happy to support this studio and this franchise with my money to be perfectly honest. If people want to wait for it to be cheaper I respect that, or if they think it’s not worth it at all then that’s up to them. But I’m very glad this exists.
I really appreciate perspectives like these. I share the same sentiment. Especially in today's economy 70$ is no joke. So people not feeling its worth that amount is complety understandable. However I don't like when people feel they need to devalue someone else's opinion for being excited or having the willingness or ability to pay.
However the discussion of if or when games should be priced at 70$ is a seperate conversation. And also the relationship between the expectations we place on games and developers as consumers, and what studios decide to do in response.
Can’t wait playing this game on about 8 hours. Can’t wait to see all the hard work they put into this looks amazing
hard work 😂😂😂😂
It’s a cash grab
The facial expressions and "shininess" of the eyes is pretty amazing, i'm trying really hard not to fork up the 70$ for a game i've played a few times already before it goes on sale but it's hard the more things I watch.
Same here it looks much improved
Man... Now the PS4 Remaster is looking bad compared to PS5, and I was very impressed by the graphics when it launched on PS3
@Green Grugach I managed to scoop it for £59, where did you manage to get it for £55?
Same, tempted to buy, but I keep trying to remember theres other titles Im waiting to be released this September
@@danielgomez7236 It's a pity that nothing has changed except for the graphics. The story, music and gameplay remained unchanged, multiplayer has been removed. This remake should cost 40$ not 70$
The effort in this video is astounding! Thank John and the team!
Man you guys go above and beyond with your tech reviews. Incredible job.
Per usual, amazing video. Well worth 50 minutes. I wanted more.
I seriously cannot wait to play this. It just looks so good. My first time playing this game was on a horrible LCD TV with the PS3. I have not played though the entire game in several years and since this announcement avoided playing it.
Several means more than 10. This game came out 9 years ago xD
Edit. I was wrong!
@@vampiszon6620 several does not mean more than 10, i’ve never heard it mean that specifically. plus the google definition says “more than two but not too many”
@@trevor0809 That explains it:)
The difference is spectacular. Character animations are probably the best we have seen so far. Incredible.
I really want to see how this looks on PC, it already looks so amazing on PS5
I would gladly pay $30 for an upgrade option. I’ll be waiting for this to be on sale for $30 before I buy it.
Almost every PlayStation port to pc has looked pretty much the same. You have to zoom in 200x just to see the smallest difference. Biggest upgrade will be the framerate, which I think makes it worth it.
@Transistor Jump Yeah I've played Eldon Ring both on my PC with a 10900k and 3080ti and my PS5 and there is very little difference other than the added benefit of a FPS increase. How I tested this is I ended up returning the PC version and buying the PS5 version to test out because I do a lot of streaming and by gaming on the PS5 at it uses less recourses on the PC when streaming. So @4K60 there is barely any difference.
@@tyler-hp7oq Not true at all, almost every major Playstation exclusive game that has been ported to PC has had at least some improvements over the original
@The Big Sad barely noticeable zooming in ugh you mean just like this video haha
It's incredible what they have been able to accomplish in terms of improvement in the game's technical prowess. It's quite obvious the graphical improvements are substantial. Even the flashlight lighting and reflection in the different environments create even more immersion into this world. God, this is awesome.
One of the best game reviews I have ever seen. Thank you for that absolutely enormous work you put in. Sincerely
A lot of criticism for remakes in general but I just played this and thought it felt like a new game.
For those that have not experienced this game, it is worth every penny, for 'The Rest of Us' it should be in the $30-$40 range before double (or triple) dipping.
Definitely triple dipping
Happy Festivus!!
Nonsense. I bought a brand new e90 m3 the later bought a f30 m3 from the same bmw garage. You think they’re going to give me g80 m3 for half price 🤣🤣🤣🤣 cut the shit.
Problem is the remaster version is available to everyone who owns a PS5 for free, so if they haven't played it they could just play it for free rather than dropping $70. Should have been free on ps plus ultimate at least to try and sell that.
I feel like it should've been on PS+ more and more Sony is chasing new casual gamers I have PS+ I'm cancelling it it's great if you're a casual that never owned a playstation as there's nothing I haven't already enjoyed years ago and the games this service made the most sense for cannot be downloaded.
I feel that those who appreciate the sincerity of emotional conveyance in games is a dying art… yet, I feel so privileged to be able to experience this game another time with this amount of effort this team put forth…
I don’t see Rockstar putting this amount of love into remakes… Capcom, however, yes! Keep them at their toes, Naughty Dog, and thank you for the work!
Thank you, Digital Foundry, for producing the only comparison videos truly worth watching. As a tech nerd, you give it in all the ways I want!
I was also confused when they announced it but after seeing just how much work they did on it, looks amazing
Digital Foundry are masters at what you do! I love how you guys break everything down...thank you ❤️ ✌🏾
It's impressive that you can make a video like this genuinely interesting from start to finish.
it's crazy. after watching this video I didn't know how old the original one looks... and even if it holds up there are some features that look vastly different... I still like the classic younger models better though... but side by side this are day and night. can't wait to play this one on the weekend.
Yeeah, I cannot adjust to the new character models. They made a lot of changes on character models that weren't just graphical improvements and I really do not understand why.
@@startedtech you don't think Tess is sexier with graying hair, you bigots?
Thank God Naughty Dog is here to teach you the errors of your ways.
I prefer the newer models mainly because I always thought Joel should have looked older in the original game. He is like 50-60 years old and looks like he’s barely in his 40s.
This remake is for new players to introduce TLOU world. All ps5 first timers or ps first timers, would be massive for such immersive experience for players
34:07 They added particles for the trickling water in Part 1!
I like to think that you're the reason they added back the effect.
Been playing the game… and periodically loading up remastered, and wow. Just wow. It’s incredibly cool to see them side by side. There are massive changes in every aspect. Some environments have an enormous amount of new detail added in. I’m actually not disappointed with my purchase. Although 40/50$ has a nicer ring to it.
I'm enjoying it too. Looks great. Not disappointed either as I got the week off next week and I've been just playing at night . Yea, $50 would have been nice but really, it's nothing really. Going to a restaurant would cost more on a date. Hell, I spend more than $100/week on bourbon. To sit and enjoy this game again looking like it does is a treat. I don't regret it..
I don’t care what anybody says, the game looks absolutely incredible. The games that have been specifically made for current gen consoles outstandingly show the improvement of tech as compared to last generation, when a PS4 game could look almost identical on PS3. Naughty Dog is doing a great job showing off the tech here, and so is Insomniac. The future is looking very exciting.
One of the first things I noticed in the beginning, was that ND forgot to put wiper blade arms on Tommy's Jeep when Joel was kicking out the windshield. That small detail was appreciated on the PS4 version.
I'm very excited for the PC release of this. I played through this game countless times on the PS3 before switching to PC gaming in 2015, without ever having purchased another console since. I do wonder how well KBM controls will work for it.
Still cant believe we will play this beauty on PC by the end of this year.
One of the best singleplayer games I've ever played. I will enjoy playing it again
13:38 actually made me say "woah" out loud. That is an immense improvement!
It is a joy to play again...I bought the game for this reason alone. ( Now I have 3 copies, the original , the remastered and the ps5)
I love you DF, best Tech Reviews and analysis for games available on the internet ❤