Matthew Gallant, the director on The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, has revealed during an interview with VGC that he “doesn’t understand some of the consternation” regarding the game’s release, revealing that the PS5 version of the 2020 post-apocalyptic hit is easily the “best way to play” the game.
When asked about his thoughts on consumer backlash to remasters of video games, as opposed to re-releases of movies, which are rarely met with skepticism, Gallant replied:
I don’t understand some of the consternation about what The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered offers. It’s the best way to play The Last of Us Part 2, if you’re a new PlayStation owner and new to the franchise we want to get you the best experience with all the hardware features on a PS5 native version of the game. My sense is there’s an audience for this for whom the idea of a PS5 version is thrilling. I’m also speaking for myself, I’m excited we can bring this to the fans, and if it’s not for everyone, that’s fine.
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is more than just a prettier version of the original PS4 version. Naughty Dog has packed it with a treasure trove of new content, including the roguelike No Return mode, the Lost Levels (giving players a chance to try out scrapped stages in prototype form), and developer commentary.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is scheduled for release on January 19, 2024. You can read our full review here.
[Source – VGC]