The Last of Us Part II Remastered review
A story-led action game with extra challenge and creative modes, priced at $49.99.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Ellie and Abby’s post-apocalyptic story anchors The Last of Us Part II Remastered, a single-player action-adventure from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The PS5 edition is aimed at solo players who want a narrative campaign alongside additional ways to play. Its Mature 17+ rating and focus on a serious story make it a more natural fit for adult players than for anyone looking for multiplayer or a lighter group game.
The remaster adds more than visual and performance improvements: No Return is a roguelike survival mode with randomized encounters, while Speedrun Mode offers a different way to approach the campaign. Lost Levels gives a look at material from early development, and Guitar Free Play and Photo Mode provide more exploratory options. On PS5, 4K Fidelity Mode, improved loading times, DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers are part of the package. Accessibility features include descriptive audio and Speech to Vibrations. These additions give returning players and solo players looking for extra challenges reasons to spend time beyond the main story.
The Standard Edition is a one-time purchase listed at $49.99 and includes the PS5 game. The console listing describes offline, one-player gameplay; there is no online co-op or cross-play. That makes this a focused choice for someone seeking a solo story and optional modes, not for players who want a shared or competitive online experience. The product is also described as available for PC, but the console version’s platform-specific DualSense features apply to PS5. Choose it for its combination of campaign, survival challenge and side modes; look elsewhere if multiplayer is central to the purchase.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Adds No Return roguelike survival, Speedrun Mode and Guitar Free Play
- PS5 remaster includes 4K Fidelity Mode and improved loading times
- Accessibility options include descriptive audio and Speech to Vibrations
- Where it doesn't
- Single-player only, with no online co-op or cross-play
- The listed console platform is PlayStation 5
- The Standard Edition is a paid, one-time purchase at $49.99
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