The much-anticipated

USGamer — 4.5/5

“There’s not really enough distance between the PS3 version of The Last of Us and this new Remaster to make it worth double-dipping, unless you’re simply that fixated on counting lines of resolution. If you missed out the first time around, though, you really shouldn’t let it slip past again. While it often works better as a movie than a game, it still stands at the state of the art. And the writing is good enough to enjoy even if you hate zombie genre fiction (like I do). The Last of Us is about refinement, not innovation, and this version takes the art of refinement another step forward.” [Full review]

Polygon — 8/10

“I might not adore The Last of Us as much as the crowd that Remastered is clearly targeting, but I can’t help but appreciate the enthusiasm that has gone into this edition. It reminds me of a great Director’s Cut DVD of a beloved movie–a collection of everything a fan could want and a celebration of it at the same time. It’s another sign that Naughty Dog understands and respects its fan base, and if nothing else, that’s worth supporting.” [Full review]

IGN — 10/10

“In 2013, I called The Last of Us on PlayStation 3 a masterpiece. The same holds true of its PlayStation 4 ‘Remastered’ sibling. You can’t go wrong with either version, but with Remastered you’ll get a better frame rate that smooths out gunplay, a prettier, sharper look, and a bunch of DLC content rolled into the package from the get-go (not to mention a whole fresh set of Trophies to earn again, if you have a whole lot of time on your hands). Whether you’ve already experienced it on PlayStation 3 or have no idea what you’re missing, The Last of Us: Remastered is worth your time and attention. PlayStation 3’s best game just became PlayStation 4’s, too.” [Full review]

The Escapist — 4.5/5

“Still, as terrific as the game is, and as nice as the updates are, this is a port, and it does feel like more of a fresh coat of paint as opposed to an actual remaster. These are simply things one would do well to expect so as to avoid any potential disappointment. With preparation in mind, The Last of Us Remastered is a gorgeous looking improvement to an already delightful game, and while it’s damn hard to justify repurchasing a game so recently released, Naughty Dog’s done a way better job than most in that endeavor.” [Full review]

Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on Twitter @TheSmokingManX
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