How I Honestly Feel About The Last of Us Part I Remake...

[@RobinGaming]

Yes, I'm still alive :D While the news is still fresh, figured I might as well share some thoughts on The Last of Us Part 1 Remake. I won't be making any promises, but I may start posting some more videos like this again in the future when good occasions may arrive. As explained in the video however, my main focus for a year now has become my other channel where I've been uploading reaction videos on a daily basis. You can check it out here should you be interested: kzbin.info/door/X1sfpc5yQksw3EpAape6eg. Thanks for watching!

[@sh_2426]

Your react channel is awesome but it’s really cool to see you back here again if if it’s only for a little while.

[@dr12evil]

I hope you make this same video when gta5 is remade for the PS5 and Xbox series x and when cyberpunk 2077 is also remade for current gen systems

[@knleonhart]

P**** oyo can come back for RE4, yes?

[@jayrising442]

Allow me too sum it up for you. You will never buy another PS3 game again. Sony will continue to remake PS3 games, to resell them like this for PS5. It's just that simple, it's business. "Who asked for this game?" Literally nobody is the awnser. However the community is asking for PS3.... PS3.... PS3!!!! So instead of releasing them on the PlayStation store cheap for PS5 only. Their going this route to charge $70. They will slowly convert most PS3 games, all the great ones, to PS5 titles.

[@guillaumecollins548]

I’m glad you are speaking your mind.. There is nothing wrong by telling all of us how you feel… thanks for having the gonads to hold these trolls accountable…I used to love Naughty Dog , now if they were breathing their last breath , I would walk past them and go eat a subway sandwich..

[@maineman5757]

When the world needed him most, he returned.

[@Seth8965]

Look who's talking lol

[@guillaumecollins548]

He said everything that I said two days ago, this is my mental twin!

[@BrokenManLA]

This guy stutters and lacks intelligence

[@narayankoss6238]

@@guillaumecollins548 Big mental win 🙌

[@Lars9663]

This is it Sully this is finally it

[@Crying_Kyle]

Fuck yes Robin! Everything you said here, I totally agree with! Especially the part with the “not wasting resources” talk. Glad you’re back, even if it is just for this for now.

[@thebrandalorian8271]

I feel the same way: I'm trying to get through a backlog of games I never got around to when they launched. These are all games from the last five or so years. Something is definitely different. The quality from game to game, as an immersive experience, is going to the wayside in favor of being trendy or catering to nostalgia. Every game feels the same.

[@TerranIV]

It is insane that Sony is remaking this game when there are so many PS3 games, like Infamous 1 & 2, that are not playable on PS5, and that so many fans would kill to get a remake of! How much you wanna bet that Sony says that because sales for Last of Us remake "didn't meet expectations" some remake fans have been dying to play on PS5 will be canceled?

[@sillkthashocker]

They were going to do an Uncharted 1 remake but switched to this instead, 70 for Uncharted 1 remake makes a little more sense

[@sakuragi1062]

Infamous doesn’t need a remake remaster like Nathan Drake’s collection is good enough for infamous plus the last of us remake makes more sense than Infamous because the HBO show is coming the remake is a good marketing for the show because the show is base on the first game.And the people who watch the show but didn’t play the first game might ended buying the remake.Infamous ip needs to rest its not their biggest ip plus Ghost of tsushima is what matters now than Infamous

[@dx-a4988]

@@sakuragi1062 But i think 1, and 2 would benefit from let’s say Second Son’s engine no? Not as complex as GOT engine i am guessing and the particle effects on SS are 🔥

[@Alzrozax]

I mean infamous second son is playable on ps5 and I gotta say it looks even more amazing on the ps5 even tho it’s not a remaster

[@OmegaRejectz]

If this was a $10 upgrade for owning the PS4 remaster it would've been criticized but probably could've also been praised. However, them charging SEVENTY dollars, which is MORE than the original game, which had to make all the environments, the character models, record the dialogue, direct how scenes would play out, dialogue, which areas the character would encounter, how the game would play, the games mechanics, the weapons chosen, the enemy designs, etc from scratch is inexcusable. I'll be voting with my wallet, and hope that any one even somewhat on the fence to hold off. I'm hoping this remake doesn't sell like hotcakes because then it'll be nothing but shoddy remakes for all eternity.

[@Publiksquare]

It is not more than the original game. Adjusted for inflation it is less. Inflation is skyrocketing at the moment which is why everything is surging in price. This is not a video game issue it's a worldwide economic issue

[@OmegaRejectz]

@@Publiksquare Except when inflation lowers the prices of video games (among every other thing) will NOT lower. It will stay the same price. Also, how does the games price increasing as an affect of inflation affect a majority of the points I brought up?

[@MattashiComposer]

Well you can’t really do remakes for eternity, you will run out of games to remake eventually lol

[@dr.sivavignesh664]

The AAA space had died off long ago. But the indie space is booming with excellent single player titles. I've played a few and found them to be excellent. Katana zero , jet lancer , Hong Kong massacre , deaths door , little nightmares 1 and 2 , hades , 12 minutes , ghost runner , Servered steel , inside , mark of the ninja they were all great. Some even better than AAA releases. AAA games and big company games are either driven by their greedy CEO s or so called fanboys. The indie is where lies innovation.

[@Hohum1945]

I completely agree with you, mate. Everything you said. Gaming is heading in a strange direction. Good to see you back on main channel.

[@lemming9984]

not 'strange'...terrible. The future of gaming is bleak.

[@DirectFireDave]

@@lemming9984 let’s think a bit more neutrally :) no need to catastrophize

[@ItsProDino]

Hey Robin, just had to say that I've been subbed for many years. Just had to say that you've been such a friendly face to see not only back then, but now. You're like the genuine, good times, nostalgia KZbinr for me. Anyway, glad ur back for a sec, gonna watch the vid now! *After Watching* There's a lot to cover but essentially I agree 100% with your takes. These past couple years have been so dry and unenjoyable. The $70 price tag is really just odd, especially since it seems that every game company is facing backlash for at least one thing. So to make such a bold ask is really weird. The only game I've really felt like I could spend $70-100 like you said for a genuine quality game was Elden Ring. Despite being Dark Souls, it really felt like a structured, solid game (and I'm not really big in souls games either). The only way this remake and price tag would make sense and 100% sell millions is if this was the one and only remake we get, no remaster. Generally, I wouldn't say it's a waste of resources since we get to see a nostalgic story retold, but again, as you said, we. don't. need. it. It's time for something new. The game industry has def been pushed in a direction that the majority of gamers can''t really follow anymore. Game livestreams (Game Awards, E3) are stuck in a "modernized past" where they constantly try to announce games that people just don't fall for any more like they did in the og xbox and PlayStation and Wii days. Starfield is a prime example too. This game has been floating around for years and when we finally get a trailer, it's unironically in 5 fps (I know it's Bethesda but the idea is still the same). Anyway, those are my thoughts (pretty exact to yours). Glad to have you back once again and as for the direction of ur channel, just follow how you feel, especially with you're idea of choosing vid worthy news and rando topics. Happy to see ya whenever! Have a good day brother . ✌

[@awesomeme9093]

He really is!

[@RobinGaming]

Thanks so much dude. That really means a lot to me to hear. Honestly, seeing the positive response to this video already really makes me think "why did I ever even leave?". I think I was just trying too hard to find a format that could work on a consistent basis and therefore I never ended up doing anything at all. Doing videos like this sporadically on topics when they occur should be a much better approach.

[@RobIn-ky4uz]

@@RobinGaming Just make vids whenever you feel like. Quality over quantity. Obviously you have a source of income so don't get pressurised and enjoy yourself. Glad to see you back. Dank je wel.

[@Termy_]

@@RobIn-ky4uz i agree

[@leonelgarcia2651]

Its good to see you back on your main channel Robin feel like its been years 🤣✌

[@whoknows2917]

Nice to have you back. As a big tlou fan I don't think it's fair to charge 70 for a remake and specially with no factions

[@mr.mx5]

Wait 4 - 6 month and you can buy it for 30

[@TheRatedD]

*_Welcome back. I'm looking forward to it, but i'll get it in a couple years when i get a PS5. I'm gonna stick with PC & Switch for a bit longer._*

[@abdalelahalmalki6021]

The remake was built to be available on PC next to Part 2 also for Faction 2 it may come to ps5 and pc

[@M1GarandMan3005]

Robin, I'm with you on singleplayer experiences! Those are the heart and soul of the video game, and it's a shame when someone like EA and DICE won't take the time and effort to make a long, solid, and meaningful singleplayer campaign that makes you feel like you've accomplished something grander than yourself. I have a feeling the next video game crash is nigh.

[@Tyler_W]

I can see a crash happening, although not because of the industry itself, but because I think the US is probably heading for Great Depression 2: Inflation Boogaloo territory in the not too distant future.

[@veldinjoeable]

Nice to have you back Robin. Really missed seeing your videos and your perspectives. Game related videos were not the same this past year.

[@ismaelapellido2666]

Robin I'm glad you came back, i agree a 100% with you. On your final thoughs i understand your feelings, and looking the genres you played. I think now that u are watching anime you should play JRPGS, they got some of the most amazing stories on the medium. *Persona 5 Royal *Nier Automata *Yakuza Saga *Final Fantasy games ( X and XII i would recomend on ps4 Take care and i hope you come back sooner than later, and i think they are still a lot of good story driven games out there and more to come(GOW ragnarok, Final Fantasy 16, Spiderman 2, etc.)

[@Gnator8t4]

You hit the nail right on the head about the game industry being on a standstill. I've had similar feelings, but never been able to properly articulate them. There really aren't many game releases nowadays which feel like actual events

[@MartinKusimo]

19:14 - That brought a smile to my face because this channel itself brings me nostalgia. You were indeed the biggest ambassador for Naughty Dog multiplayer games - and respectively their single player aspects too of course. It's quite trendy to critique Naughty Dog games and the studio's decisions now... But you were doing it wayyy back when, as early as 2011 or so. I often chimed in on an older KZbin channel I had and if I remember right, you dropped some comments and support on my videos too. Furthermore, while I did know about your second channel, I didn't know you would delve into that type of content. I am also enjoying Better Call Saul and ALSO had a prejudice towards anime 🤣. I mean, I still kinda do. But Death Note, which was my first anime I completed after YEARS of being begged to give it a chance, is absolutely a blast haha! Will definitely go over and subscribe.

[@peoduction6068]

Literally yesterday I opened twitch on my PS5 to watch the stream of a friend (I never use twitch) and happened to see your channel's name and I thought "damn it's been a lot since I last saw him on KZbin" and the day after you're back for this video lol

[@AndyGilleand]

Horizon had a really engaging narrative, very movie like. Really the same level stuff as most of the best cinematic linear games.

[@Absurdword]

Some parts of it look incredible. Others looks barely different from the Ps4 remaster like the clips at 2:58.

[@ThatGuyIsWill]

No way! Didn’t expect a RobinGaming video anytime soon! Love the react stuff but I’ll always appreciate seeing a new video on here, thanks Robin!

[@gueeds23]

This game didn’t need a remake since it already has a PS4 version that works perfectly fine on PS5. I’m wondering how much modern AAA development is sustainable when games take 5-7 years and AAA publishers like Activision and Bethesda have to get acquired. Remakes are definitely easier to churn out and make money quickly.

[@Ronin777z]

Holy fuck he lives! Good to have you back man, love your shit

[@spocketblocker1530]

I can confidently say that I very much missed your videos, Robin. Wonderful discussion as always, glad to see you return!

[@Ult.98]

This is a great way to replay the game for me. Of course, I'm going to wait for the inevitable $20 like I always do. Never buy games at full price

[@killakrab]

I agree about gaming being at a standstill right now. I’ve sorta unintentionally moved away from gaming as it seems like now the only games I play are catalog titles that I’ve already played countless times. I feel like even in the multiplayer spectrum, games have just not been any fun to play right now. I really have no idea what people who are still actively playing games now are even playing. For example call of duty has been on the back burner recently, same with battlefield. It seems to me like people are just playing games that have already been popular for the past 5 or more years such as GTA. At this point I don’t even remember when I actually left gaming but I’m pretty sure it was after the last of us 2 because that was the last big thing I remember playing. And that was like 2 years ago at this point. Maybe it’s just coincided with me growing up and finding interest in other things but it’s really unfortunate.

[@mr.piechipsandbakedbeans7967]

Agreed 100% . This is just a money grab by Sony. I can't help but feel like this is yet another instance where PlayStation is becoming more of a faceless corporate entity that is looking to drive revenue in any way possible rather than trying to meaningfully engage with its audience and listen to what they want.

[@hfn3778]

Ever since Jim Ryan became CEO.

[@TheWorldOfVideoGamingOfficial]

The Remake is NOT a waste of ressources, as they are creating assets for the factions game and this remake in one go and they are working with the tech of part II. That is why they can ship this game n 2 years.

[@BGLNZ]

Yeah, factions would definitely make it a more worthwhile purchase. I loved factions and played the hell out of it on ps3. Hate that multiplayers have not been included in all these remakes and remasters we are getting 😔

[@ninjanick1412]

Missed this guy used to watch him all the time! Glad you’re back :)

[@Small-Chap]

I don't think you should quit! This was very refreshing. You can talk about older games you like. Movies maybe? We love you and your personality.😉

[@Small-Chap]

Damn I wrote this comment before you started talking about movies and tv🤣

[@Ceeee]

Nice to hear from you about this. Classic feeling

[@builttoscalevideos]

Tbh the only people I really see benefitting from this release will be the people who actively used the accessibility features of Part 2, those accessibility features lowkey do make me want to try out a completely blindfolded playthrough of it to see how different the experience is. But other than that, all it really is, is 70 bucks (130 Australian if you can believe) for what is essentially The Last of Us Remastered in a new engine with slightly improved AI and no Multiplayer, Dodge, or prone. And on the subject of Dodge and Prone, I don't really buy the excuse that they didn't want to include it because it was never part of the original vision for the game. Cause really early gameplay footage of the first game shows a build where at least Dodging was a planned mechanic, you can look it up, and as for Prone I don't really see how that would be a gamebreaking thing, if anything it would/should have added more variety to how you can approach any given situation, and it would make the AI even more tough to get around, as they would have to check under trucks, in tight corners, behind dumpsters. having Prone was what gave Part 2's gameplay such insane variety, so it certainly feels strange that they went to the effort to build the game in part 2's engine, but didn't bother to try and rebuild some of the encounters to account for Prone crawling. I dunno, for me I think I'll wait for the 10th Anniversary next year to pick it up cause maybe there will be a big enough price drop at that point. seems odd to me that they didn't save this game for the 10th Anniversary anyway.

[@Susanoo7108]

I'm curious how this game came to be because I've heard stories that another Sony first party studio wanted to remake Uncharted Drake's Fortune initially but it would've been too expensive to make. After that rejection they proposed remaking TLOU and were working on it until Sony decided to give the project to Naughty Dog instead. Someone at Digital Foundry said this game will supposedly be a "pipe game", a game more meant to get the employees familiar with the new hardware so that their next project can push the envelope more (like how the Remastered in 2014 helped prepare them to push the envelope with Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy, and TLOUII. Again, those were rumours I heard but who knows, because for a team like Naughty Dog I don't think they'd put themselves into a scenario like this without getting something beneficial out of it, whether it be experience with the hardware or experience with the new management in thier efforts to stop crunch (which they succeeded, Thank goodness).

[@ThaCosmonaut]

I think this just makes sense even if there were no rumors, we know this is a new younger team, I’m sure that’s a fact, even Alana Pierce has talked about this.

[@AndyGilleand]

I agreed with them not including multiplayer in the Nathan Drake Collection, and I still agree with it now as well as this. It doesn't make any sense to split your player base. If PS4/PS5 players want to play the old factions, it's free on PS+ anyway. Also, Uncharted 4 multiplayer was awesome.

[@Krommer1000]

There's probably a chance they'll add something to make it tie into the 2nd game more.

[@Gentamoru]

ofc they'll add Abbie's dad. Maybe try to give more feeling to it or something.

[@endorbr]

Based on the video Naughty Dog released recently about what the remake includes, they didn’t add a single thing to the story nor did they change the level design, gameplay mechanics, or anything that isn’t cosmetic, related to haptic feedback, or AI improvements. It will have smoother and prettier gameplay, better audio, Dualsense features and an AI that’s a bit more reactive. That’s about it. Nothing worth $70 and nothing that will drastically change the experience for anyone that’s already played through it 2-3 or more times like a lot of people.

[@PhazeyBlur]

I wonder if they at least changed the surgeon's skin color to conform more to Abby's dad's? Also did they remove the beams of flashlights behind Joel's back during the surgeon confrontation just like in 2nd game's flashback to make Joel's decision less justified?

[@nahopyga]

@@PhazeyBlur 😆😆

[@tmac326]

This remake was nothing more than just a way to get the franchise back into the minds of the public, to fill the void of lack of new content from ND, to appease people who hated Part 2 and as a means to market the show to the fans and the game to the fans of the show. That said, this is the best version of the game minus the fact that it doesn’t include factions, the melee combat feels more weighty and slow and (in my opinion) Tess looks too old.

[@nizunia864]

This could've been an Uncharted 1 remake instead...

[@rayman17578]

I feel you man just do what you love and what makes you happy btw I love the Squid Game plush in the backround as im currently watching the show its amazing!

[@JoaoSilva-rb3xk]

Really nice to see you back in this type of videos, Robin!

[@sae7051]

Shoulda put their resources into remaking uncharted 1-3. I wouldn’t say those games necessarily need remakes but they definitely don’t hold up as well as last of us

[@awesomeme9093]

Its so amazing to see you again!!!! Ive been keeping up with you since 2014, its so refreshing to see you back on this channel! Looking forward to your upcoming content, whenever it comes out :) Honestly, I feel the same way. The remake looks amazing graphically, but it seems pretty clunky gameplay wise, similar to the fist. The didnt redo the gameplay like they implied, the shading looks too dark, there's nothing new added. Its not really a remake, just a graphical remaster. Coat the old graphics with the new and sell it. The gaming industry has been heading that bad direction, and I think Naughty Dog themselves are trying to lead that charge. The way they made the DLC for U4 become standalone, the way they wouldn't add factions to TLOU2 and made it standalone, the start of the tlou tv show and remake, the way they didnt add multiplayer to the nathan drake collection, its crazy. Not a single other developer is doing anything similar to this. Theyre actively splitting up their products into pieces and selling them bit by bit. Theres not a single promise that's been made by Naughty Dog in the past 7 years that hasnt been broken and/or mixed in with lies. Moreover, theyre the only ones who've been smug about it. All developers talk up their games and projects, that's not wrong. But look at their responses to any criticism they've gotten. Its crazy to say the least.

[@Obi-Twan]

I'm gonna pick the remake up when it's aroud 40 - 50 euro. Still excited to play it because of the graphics and dual sense features and haven't played it since the original on ps3. Some people are too harsh on this remake while they praise the demon souls remake that did almost the same for a full price.

[@Doggo-frencton]

OG Demons souls wasn’t playable on PS4 or PS5 until the remake so it’s not anywhere near the same comparison. Not even close

[@diglo123]

Comparing the demon souls remake to the last of us remake is fucking absurd. That game clearly needed to be ported on modern hardware.

[@AndyG1995]

This gives me hope that they’ll remake Uncharted 1-3

[@pillowtalk2445]

Hope your doing well robin.. We’ve missed you alot!

[@fatteralbert3082]

What a way to comeback I remember checking a few months ago thinking maybe KZbin had not notified me of the new Robin stuff. Good to see you

[@Termy_]

HE RETURNED!!!!! LETSS FUCKING GOOOO

[@vagelistsirogiannis1799]

I cannot believe the notification i just got! Welcome back to the "main" channel!

[@benjamincurtis1412]

I wonder if you've changed your mind now you've seen how much the sales have boosted from the TV show.

[@bluealph2865]

I think his feelings on how it seems that time is at a standstill in the games industry perfectly encompasses how I feel right now. I’ve been waiting for a gamer KZbinr to mention this. It feels like nothing exciting is happening in the game industry. Most of my new gaming experiences at the moment are games that I missed out on playing during the PS3/Xbox 360 generation

[@greatrulo]

Try the indie scene instead of just AAA gaming, it's at an all time high in quality.

[@RafaPai84]

No one's getting, this is for the PC release, while at the same time they're porting their Engine nativelly to the PS5. It's just that!

[@SaberRexZealot]

Tbh I would’ve been totally fine with just PC ports for Part 1 and 2. This remake looks nice but I already liked the way the original looked and played, plus it had the factions mode by default, instead of having to buy it separately.

[@Regnier575]

I've only played Last of us 1 once on PS3 when it launched so I'll be picking this up for sure. If people want to hate on that then so be it.

[@ZillDiddlY]

the last game i truly got into story wise was RDR2 ive played like fallen order and cyberpunk but they just dont scratch the itch .

[@Loadernator123]

What pisses me off is that they didn't even use the additions of 2 in the remake, things like the ability to go prone, dogs, tight spaces to crawl through. What was the point of this?

[@Davidcross0121]

Totally agree with you on the state of gaming. People who buy these remasters are to blame for why Sony are releasing less this generation. Why create new games when you got ip's that people who see themselves as hardcore fans of the game will buy simply just for a collector's edition. Why not create a whole new last of us story? it's crazy. Gaming has becoming boring for a lot of the time for me personally. Two games I'm looking forward to are god of war Ragnarok and Callisto protocol. Not much else to look forward to.

[@Tyler_W]

This isn't a remaster. By definition, they are correct to call it a remake.

[@Tuxxxido]

There’s no reason to shame people for being excited about a game and buying it

[@Davidcross0121]

@@Tuxxxido whose shaming people?

[@Zack_Mee_Nhatz]

Very smartly said Mr. Robin, your words live up with the name Robin. Your insight did give a new smart POV which alot of the podcast ive listened to in regards w/ the topic did not even comprehend. Gracias amigo.

[@GamingWithSpoons]

Sony has become the pinnicle of the problem. I hate how most games just turn into a walking simulator with large expositions of dialogue just talking about the games story and what happens..I remember the complaints being about cutscenes and feeling like they were a movie I'd much rather have that than just walk.

[@BarcodeGamez]

Gamers are ruining the future of gaming by supporting these lower efforts.

[@aadipie]

Let's go hahaha, nice to see you back talking about gaming bud

[@madisonwhovian943]

Nice to see you again, Robin! When the Uncharted movie came out earlier this year I wondered if you'd post a video about it but I think your silence on the subject says it all. 😅

[@gasstationbathroominnevada]

Naughty Dog is washed unfortunately. I feel like they're lacking leadership with a real, unique, and mature vision now. No disrespect but I don't think this is the same company we all fell in love with :(

[@jakep148]

I genuinely cannot believe this man is alive

[@AMIN_mash]

Robin post about your thoughts on the Rings of Power show and how you feel about it and the trailers!

[@thedeadlyplanteater2213]

Good to see you back on the main channel again! Are you going to stream any time in the future?

[@noamiller6073]

Robin I havent watched you in forever! It is good to see you back.

[@Ma1q444]

I absolutely love your channel and when you called naughty dog back then I loved it, I subbed because you were genuine and your love for gaming just comes out

[@dx-a4988]

Welcome back… still following you over on the other channel so u never left 😁

[@Bass7am]

Although I am following you on your other channel regularly Yet I felt that you were gone for long time Hope you upload regularly on this channel

[@TunisianWeirdo]

It's always a blast watching any of your videos man ! I've been following you since 2017-2018. Your videos are great, the topics you tackle are interesting and your opinions on those topics are very well presented and on point - I'm sad that we don't see as many videos from you as we used to - but I get it , things change, people change and stuff happens - I hope you succeed in whatever endeavour you pursue - Thank you for all the great content :)

[@leelanzini]

I love TLOU so much! But I respectfully don’t think it’s worth $70. You can get the PS4 version for $20 or less

[@blackmanwithcomputer]

This is why I play indie games and RPGs as well. Maybe you do as well, but, based on the way you discussed how little you've had to play, it doesn't seem like you dabble in a lot of non-AAA games. Or maybe you've got certain sensibilities when it comes to the types of games you like. Cuz I also play indie games (like Hades, Unsighted, Disco Elysium, Hollow Knight, Death's Gambit, Cross Code, and Eastward), RPGs (like Witcher 3, Shin Megami Tensei V, Persona 5 Royal, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Nioh 2, Tales of Arise, and Dragon's Dogma) and action games (like Sekiro, Sifu, Kena, replaying Bayonetta 1+2, the Ninja Gaiden Trilogy, No More Heroes 3, etc) I gota ridiculous backlog....that I may never finish lol.

[@HiCZoK]

State of gaming is terrible but at the same time people shit on unique innovative sp games like tlou2 and death stranding. And that ensures developers will not take risks like that anymore

[@SlantEyedJoe75]

New R & D assets must be justified. And the millions of copies that will be sold justifies these new assets. So it’s not really a waste of time.

[@GTSalih]

I first found your channel when you were doing rumors for uncharted 3, always good to see a new post from you

[@BornEvilXIII]

Holy shit!!! an upload on the main channel aaaaaa!!!

[@mrsubtlemouth6838]

The main man himself. Good to hear your thoughts again robin

[@daleleombruni2004]

Its like Xmas came today..thanks for posting robin love your content man. I am very much like you..obsesed with the linear story driven game ❤

[@robertwild9447]

KZbin's notification feature really is ass. I COMPLETELY forgot I was already subscribed to your Robinoyo channel (with the notification bell on) and I haven't seen a notification for your videos there in months. I'm definitely planning on watching your Better Call Saul videos!

[@lemming9984]

I'm an Oldie. In the 80s when I first started playing games (Intellivision) games were made by gamers for gamers. Since gaming is now mainstream and it's a huge industry, the monied parasites have taken over - especially the big publishers Activision, EA, Ubi etc. These companies make games purely for profit for the shareholders - rather than making a product they can be proud of. Endlessy remastering old games is the cheaper easier thing to do and the expected profit is huge.

[@behappy0747]

Glad to see you back on the main channel.

[@mvxsdreams]

Oh wow, didn't expect a new video, a welcome surprise. Got so used to hearing you talk about anime that it almost feels surreal seeing you talk about gaming again 🤣. But hey, at least we got the Plague Tale sequel coming, which is cool for us linear story based games fans. Love the new approach on the second channel btw.

[@Zee140.15]

So glad to have you back Robin, you've also been killing it with the AoT Reactions. You should really go back to Indepth analysis and reviews for games and the industry, they were fantastic!! So many incredible games that have released that push that narrative envelope like Before your Eyes and Omori. Check em out man! 😊

[@cataclysmicbane9068]

Getting one of my favorite games of all time get an update, even if it’s just graphical is something I’m not gonna complain about. If the games runs smoother than it did, then even better. I needed a reason to go back into that game because I love it that much. So I’m glad naughty dog is making it. That being said, I don’t plan to pay anything over $30 for it. And the way game prices drop nowadays, I’m sure it’ll be within the year that it gets that low.

[@marvelightv]

I disagree, the best games are the ones where the game is designed more as a sandbox or the mechanics allow you tell your own story, or just really experiment with the mechanics, like Bethesda, or Zelda, Halo or Elden ring, dragons dogma… they play to the strengths of the medium… but don’t get me wrong story games are fun, but I don’t think they are representing the best of gaming.

[@hippiichick6146]

Bethesda? You mean the other awful company who can't make content anymore. Lol.. I'd say the company who did new Vegas for them is better

[@Jack_Crenshaw]

I don't think he meant it like that. Rather the vast majority of games with a good/intriguing story have gameplay that complements it, its why single player story diven games are good. Don't get me wrong those games are good but for different reasons because they are rpgs. And there are tons of rpgs that are up there that rival some of the ones you mentioned.

[@shawnshields521]

This is pure opinion. I strongly disagree if you look at the history of gaming and the games that stood the test of time while pushing the bar. Few were open world and gave you real choice unless you're looking at pc. Bioshock, COD, Halo, Gear of War, Rainbow 6 (Vegas 1 and 2), Ghost Recon (prior to wildlands and breakpoint), Doom, Ratchet and Clank, Mario. I mean, there are tons that pushed the bar with just single player story that wasn't open world nor gave you choice. Even Assassin's creed you couldn't really choose until Odyssey.

[@marvelightv]

@@shawnshields521 almost everything you named shined because of gameplay mechanics not story lol you proved my point for me thanks lol

[@shawnshields521]

@@marvelightv Again, your opinion. The games I listed had amazing single player stories aswell. I didn't prove your point at all.

[@brokedownsystem]

I see what you're saying..."open world" titles have dominated the conversation awhile now, but shorter, AAA single-player experiences have become fewer in number. (well, there are the indie ones and other things like Returnal which has a story that is open to interpretation). I do think the omission of MP is odd, but it seems like ND doesn't want to keep throwing endless efforts and money into maintaining a past that is not necessarily going to bring them a good rate of return. The sad part is that we may all be saying goodbye to TLOU MP if somehow factions 2 ends up being worse than the original (and we've seen this already with Uncharted MP as well as in other franchises, e.g. MGO2 vs MGO3).

[@habadasheryjones]

All the noise about this remake reminds me of when a bunch of Steam users decided to form a boycott group for COD MW2 in 2009 because the game wouldn't have dedicated servers. Wanna take a guess what 99% of that boycott group was doing on launch day? Playing their copies of MW2. Chances are if someone is complaining about a game out loud like they do in these comment sections, they'll still get it on launch. Whether its out of hypocrisy or "wanting to be part of the conversation," they'll grab a copy. The people that actually won't be buying this game already made their decision weeks ago and moved on. You aren't hearing from them anymore. Its just the future sales talking in these parts.

[@js5861]

Let’s not forget that Sony CANCELLED DAYS GONE 2 for THIS.

[@jamisanders8612]

Yes, we can argue that the remake or rebuild is unnecessary but I’m not totally against it. I am against the price tag. $70 for a nearly 10 year old game that, like you said, won’t even have the multiplayer now? I can understand maybe $40,$45 or maybe even $50, but $70? They’ve got to be out of their minds with that price. Naughty dog has fallen so far from where they once where and have lost touch with what’s important.

[@mediamaniac898]

Amen! If it cost less, and included EVERYTHING the 2014 remaster did, and is built from “the ground up”, I could get behind it. But it doesn’t look all that different.

[@sk8ermGs]

I honestly would have payed for this if it had all the gameplay improvements from the 2nd game

[@zionsimanian9310]

I’m so disappointed with how the last of us was treated, ND was a blessing for TLOU but ultimately they killed it for me and a huge group of fans

[@zionsimanian9310]

Every time I hear new news surround TLOU I become more and more disenchanted with the game and my many memories of TLOU 1. I guess it’s time for us fans to realize that the developers aka Neil Druckman had no respect for us and will continue to believe his own fantasies. This is the exact same scenario that Star Wars fans and Star Trek, the Lord of the Rings and many more are facings. What a sad sad time for entertainment. I was a die hard fan of tlou 1 factions and was on the leader boards top 300 for clan size, I can confidentially say that it will take a miracle for me to support anything Neil Druckman makes including TLOU 2 factions

[@crazyinsane500]

@@zionsimanian9310 Funny enough, in *all* of these circumstances it comes down to "People who don't care or may even hate the license are working on it." TLOU had Neil Druckmann, who didn't contribute to TLOU1 in any meaningful capacity and it shows in Part 2. Star Wars is infamous for the directors applying their approach to the story, rather than continuing the story. Star Trek is infamous for Rick Berman. The Lord of the Rings show is probably going to get slammed because of heavy corporate interference and just a general lack of caring about a setting the author cared so much about he developed in-universe languages for it and turning it into another Wheel of Time/Earthsea generic fantasy. They don't need fans to handle these things, they just need to listen when rumors abound with "Yeah, no, the Director's just doing this for paycheck" are running among the crew.

[@Legofps123]

I feel like we peaked in the first half of the PS4 life cycle and now the game's industry has lost me. About Elden Ring. The game is clearly fucking amazing and I feel like I should like it more, yet I don't. It's like there's something missing

[@thedeltaagent6678]

It’s good to see a video from this channel again.

[@sh_2426]

The legend finally returns

[@nirwia]

i loved tlou2 engine, like the idea of remaking the first game just now in the gameplay of tlou2 is awesome to me. personally i’m super excited cause i loved tlou2 engine. i understand why ppl think this remake is not necessary but personally im super happy they’re doing this

[@darthjakenjanje1877]

No changes to gameplay unfortunately

[@rasinshuriken]

finally something on this channel again, btw i have also moved to indie games mainly now

[@ScottCh-dw7ig]

My only answer would be that it's not a waste of resources based on the amount the game will sell. Once the TV show comes out, it could reach a million new people (just a random number). It might spark the interest of people who have never played the game and want to give it a try. Now they don't have to buy a 10 year old game, a polished brand new version is there waiting to be played, along with TLOU2.

[@titoxprogr11]

Glad to see you back man :) been watching for like 10 years now, I could say that I grow up with you