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The Last of Us Part I vs Part II Remastered on PS5: Which Should You Buy First?

TL;DR: The Last of Us Part I PS5 scored 8.6/10 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered PS5 scored 8.8/10 in our reviews. Both are worth playing, but they suit different tastes. Read on for a category-by-category breakdown.

Score Comparison: The Last of Us Part I PS5 vs The Last of Us Part II Remastered PS5

CategoryThe Last of Us Part I PS5The Last of Us Part II Remastered PS5
Graphics9/109/10
Gameplay8/109/10
Story10/108.8/10
Value7/108/10
Immersion & Atmosphere9/109.3/10
Overall8.6/108.8/10

Our Verdict on The Last of Us Part I PS5

The Last of Us Part I on PS5 is a premium remake of the 2013 original that keeps the story and structure intact while rebuilding the presentation. Character models, lighting, and sound design sharpen the emotional clarity of key scenes, and performance mode makes stealth and shooting feel smoother. Read our full The Last of Us Part I PS5 review.

Our Verdict on The Last of Us Part II Remastered PS5

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5 is less a cosmetic touch-up and more a feature-complete reissue. Native 4K and smoother performance options help, but the real value comes from No Return, a roguelike survival mode that turns the game’s tense stealth-action into endlessly replayable runs. Read our full The Last of Us Part II Remastered PS5 review.

Which Should You Play?

If you value higher scores across the board, The Last of Us Part I PS5 (8.6/10) edges ahead of The Last of Us Part II Remastered PS5 (8.8/10). But raw scores only tell part of the story. Consider what you want from the experience, then read both full reviews for the detail behind the numbers.

Browse all our scored reviews on the All Reviews page.

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