Despite Steep $70 Price Tag, PlayStation Fan Gets Behind Nintendo-Inspired Opinion Praising a Remade Classic in 2022

Published 09/12/2022, 8:00 AM EDT

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The Last of Us Part I has been out eventually and as expected, the remake has received staggering reactions from majority of the critics and players as well. Still, there are many who think the price tag of $70 for this title is simply not justified.

Recently, however, a user on Reddit, shared their experience of playing The Last of Us Part I on the PS5. Going by what they expressed about their whole gameplay, it seems like the remake is worth it after all despite being costly. While making their point clear, they even compared it to an iconic Nintendo classic.

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The Last of Us Part I on the PlayStation 5 feels like having Mario 64 with a makeover, according to the Reddit fan

Developed by Naughty Dog, TLOU remake is a complete overhaul of the original from the ground up. The team, led by Neil Druckmann, has brought new gameplay features and changes in the overall experience of the post-apocalyptic world of this game.

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Ahead of its release, the remake saw a wave of backlash from several people who thought that the upgraded version won’t be worth due to a high cost of $70. To them, it seemed like a cash grabbing opportunity for the PlayStation and nothing else.

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However, a Reddit user, recently, shared their experience with The Last of Us Part I on the PS5 and it seems like there’s more to the remake than the pricing itself. The Redditor, who’s named u/worldsinho, posted an elaborated text of what they felt about the recently launched upgrade of the original PS classic.

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The player mentioned that anyone who’s calling out Naughty Dog for putting up a game for $70 should try it out first. As per the user, the developer has done a remarkable job in making the remake flawless and amazing. It looks like this gamer resides in the European region as they stated that they bought the remake for £70.

Moreover, while praising The Last of Us Part I the user made quite a solid comparison with Nintendo classic Mario 64. To them, it felt just like the iconic, old title from Nintendo because many fans would have gone for an upgraded Mario 64 had it been available for £70. Same case applies to TLOU, as per the Redditor.

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All things considered, it looks like there are people who don’t care enough for the price tag when it comes to trying out options. All they want is a phenomenal and enjoyable experience. What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments.

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Mintu Tomar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. After completing his bachelor's in Philosophy, he has followed his passion for covering news as a budding journalist. He lives and breathes video games and is a die-hard Call of Duty fan.
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