Following reports of an upcoming remake ofThe Last of Us, fans took to social media to voice their opinions. The chorus of voices was not united, however, as many are not sure if this is something that is wanted.

When released,The Last of Usimmediately captured fans with its narrative, along with excellent character development of the main protagonists Ellie and Joel. That release came 8 years ago, which leaves fans wondering why a game that came out in the PS3 era actually needs a remake.

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Furthermore,The Last of Uswas remastered for release on the PS4 a year later in 2014. Both the original and remaster earned anexcellent score on Metacriticof 95.The Last of Usalso earned many Game of the Year awards for 2013.

The Last of Usseries has been in the news over the past year due to the release of the sequel. While earning Game of the Year honors in 2020, it wasno stranger to controversyas fans rejected some of the plot points. It still earned a score of 93 on Metacritic.

One has to question why a remake now, and why this game.Final Fantasy 7 Remakeis a direct comparisonto a game that was received incredibly well and is receiving a remake. However,Final Fantasy 7came out on the original PlayStation, which is a tremendous drop in ability compared to the PS5. The same can be said forResident Evil 2. Both remakes have been fairly well-received. A remake for a game should typically show the player what could have been. It’s uncertain if that’s the case withThe Last of Us.

While catching some curious glances of players, others actually voiced their excitement. Some fans are excited to seeThe Last of Uson the PS5, bringing it over to the current generation of consoles. However, it appears that most players are approaching it with mixed feelings. This is to be expected when remaking a game that came out in the high-definition era.

Fans will hold their collective breaths as development continues onThe Last of Usremake. No release date has been announced, and it’s unclear even how far into development the game actually is. With a remake supposedly in the works and a newtelevision series coming to HBO,The Last of Usis certain to be a topic of conversation for years to come.

The Last of Usis available now on PS3 and PS4.

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