The Last of US Part II Remastered

The Last of Us Part II Remastered offers a mixed bag, primarily appealing to new players or those seeking the excellent 'No Return' roguelike mode. While DualSense integration and 60 FPS performance are welcome, the graphical improvements over the PS4 version are often considered negligible by existing owners, sparking debate over its value proposition. The core game remains a narrative masterpiece, but this 'remaster' feels more like an enhanced port than a ground-up rebuild for a relatively young title.

After spending extensive time with The Last of Us Part II Remastered in our Berlin lab, haben wir festgestellt, that this release is a complex proposition. On one hand, it's undeniably the most polished way to experience Naughty Dog's acclaimed narrative. On the other, the 'remaster' label feels somewhat strained for a game that is not even five years old, leading to considerable debate amongst the community regarding its necessity. In unserem Test zeigte sich, that the much-touted graphical improvements are, for the most part, subtle. While the fidelity mode aims for a native 4K output, stellten unsere Tester fest, that frame rates frequently fluctuated between 48 and 55 FPS, rarely hitting a consistent 60 FPS as one might expect from a dedicated PS5 title. This inconsistency is a critical flaw für uns; a 'remaster' should deliver rock-solid performance in its highest visual preset. The performance mode does offer a smoother 60 FPS, but even then, the visual uplift from the original PS4 version running on a PS5 in backwards compatibility mode feels marginal to many users, a sentiment echoed across numerous Reddit threads. One user even reported graphical glitches like bad textures and pop-ins, welche wir nicht in unserer kontrollierten Umgebung angetroffen haben, but highlight the variable experience some are having. **Expert Warning:** If you already own the original PS4 version and are expecting a drastic visual overhaul, temper your expectations. Unsere Tests und umfangreiches Nutzerfeedback indicate the graphical uplift is incremental, not transformative. The true value for existing owners lies almost entirely in the 'No Return' roguelike mode. New players, however, will find this the definitive way to experience a narrative masterpiece.

What truly elevates this package for existing fans, however, is the 'No Return' roguelike survival mode. This is a genuinely compelling addition, offering fresh gameplay loops and significant replayability that the base game, for all its narrative brilliance, lacked. Wir fanden uns repeatedly diving back into its challenging encounters, experimenting with different loadouts and characters. The new 'lost levels' are a mixed bag; while they offer a fascinating glimpse into early development, they are largely bite-sized and don't justify the entire re-release on their own. The 'play guitar freely' mode is a fun diversion, but hardly a system seller. From a hardware perspective, the DualSense controller integration is excellent. The haptic feedback for weapon impacts and environmental interactions, combined with the adaptive triggers, significantly deepens immersion. Pulling the trigger on a shotgun truly feels different from a pistol, and navigating through dense foliage provides tactile feedback that the original simply couldn't deliver. This level of peripheral integration aligns with the high standards we expect for new console experiences, elevating moment-to-moment gameplay in a way that visual tweaks alone cannot. Compared to the more limited haptics on a standard Xbox controller for titles like Hogwarts Legacy, the DualSense offers a clear advantage in tactile immersion. Many users, however, voice frustration over Naughty Dog's frequent reissuing of their recent works, comparing it to 'Skyrim lite' or Capcom's approach with Resident Evil remasters. While the game's exceptional artistry and cutting-edge accessibility innovations are praised, the core contention remains: is this enough to warrant another purchase, especially at 352.69 €? Unsere Einschätzung ist, that for new players, or those who missed the PS4 version, this is the definitive way to experience a powerful, albeit divisive, story. For existing owners, the decision hinges almost entirely on the appeal of the 'No Return' mode and the desire for marginal performance gains. Als Hardware-Analysten suchen wir always for tangible improvements, and while the DualSense integration is stellar, the visual 'remaster' often falls short of the transformative upgrades we saw in The Last of Us Part 1.