LogInThe developer of the original The Last of Us denied the claims that the remake is being made purely for profit.
Robert Morrison, a developer who contributed to the original The Last of Us game while working at PlayStation's Visual Arts Studio, recently took to Twitter to address the criticisms of The Last of Us Part 1 remake and its existence being purely for profit.
In a tweet, Morrison responded to many players who do not understand the need for a remake when, in their opinion, the original game still looks and plays well especially considering that The Last of Us Part 1 already has a remastered version. Even those who do not mind playing a remake are also clearly unhappy with the game because of its high price ($70). And a lot of the game's fans believe that Sony is just trying to make extra money by selling the same game, albeit in an updated version.
In response to the criticism, Morrison shared that he believes that the remake is a little more than just a "cash grab". "Actually it’s the most meticulously built and crafted project that I have ever seen or been a part of in my entire career," he wrote. He also praised "the highest level of care and attention to detail possible."
Speaking of the game's price, the developer noted that it is "out of his control" and its "worth is subjective to each individual."
"You can decide for yourself if you want it or not," Morrison wrote. "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."
What's your take on the decision to create a remake of The Last of Us Part 1? Does it really make sense or is it just a "cash grab"? Share your thoughts in the comments below!