The Last of Us remake developer denies 'cash grab' claims
Many people have been highly critical of The Last of Us Part 1, often claiming the remake is unnecessary. Though one developer claims it’s far from being a quick buck project.
On Saturday, cinematic animator Robert Morrison at Bend Studio responded to the criticism. Specifically, this notion that The Last of Us Part 1 is merely a ‘cash grab.’
“It’s the most meticulously built and crafted project that I have ever seen or been a part of in my entire career,” Morrison said on Twitter. “The highest level of care and attention to detail possible.”
That statement comes with a significant degree of weight. Morrison has worked on heavy hitters such as Resident Evil 7, Injustice 2, and God of War (2018). So he’s got loads of experience with world-class triple-A titles.
However, much of the negative feedback stems from The Last of Us Part 1 costing $70. In the same Twitter thread, Morrison responded to the pricing kerfuffle.
“The price of the game is out of my control, and worth is subjective to each individual. You can decide for yourself if you want it or not,” Morrison continues. “All I’m saying is I am in awe of the work that an amazing group of people did on the project. A tremendous amount of passion was put into it.”
It’s worth noting that many triple-A titles, especially those on PS5, cost $70 these days. Forspoken and God of War Ragnarök are recent examples. The price tag is steep, but with 4K resolutions and next-generation technical feats increasing development time, price hikes shouldn’t be all that surprising. Plus, The Last of Us Part 1 makes more sense than you would think.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.