The Last of Us Remake Developer Responds to Cash Grab Comments
Bend Studio developer who worked on The Last of Us Part I, responds to player's remarks on upcoming remake being just a "cash grab".
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| The Last of Us Remake Developer Responds to Cash Grab Comments |
Only hours after being leaked at PlayStation Direct, developer Naughty Dog officially announced a complete remake of 2013 action-adventure game, titled The Last of Us Part I for PlayStation 5 consoles during Summer Game Fest 2022 event.
Despite some anticipation among TLoU fans, publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment received a lukewarm reaction to upcoming PS5 remake's announcement and people are calling it a mere "cash grab" but a studio stuffer simply disagrees.
Bend Studio animator Robert Morrison recently took social media to address his issue regarding TLoU Remake being called a cash grab attempt, stating that it's a "meticulously built and crafted project" with highest level of attention to detail.
A few months ago, he claimed that PlayStation has some "bangers" coming out this year but it's not God of War: Ragnarök. Morrison was seemingly referring to TLoU Remake and fans are mad at Sony for investing resource and time into this.
The Last of Us Part I developer Robert Morrison shares his statement over "cash grab" criticisms on Twitter.
“It’s just a cash grab”
— Robert Morrison (@RobertAnim8er) July 10, 2022
Actually it’s the most meticulously built and crafted project that I have ever seen or been a part of in my entire career. The highest level of care and attention to detail possible. pic.twitter.com/csjZ3kZMyG
Although no one is forced to buy it, charging $10 more for a "Definitive Experience" really won't encourage many players to get a copy. Even though price is subjective to each person, charging $69.99 for an upgraded version is a bit too much.
Morrison has previously worked at Microsoft Game Studios as a lead animator before he joined Sony-owned Bend Studio. His credits include God of War (2018) reboot, Injustice 2 and Resident Evil VII before working on The Last of Us Remake.
Regardless of fan-criticism, The Last of Us Part 1: Firefly Edition sold out right away as pre-order went live. Sony wanted to release the remake to tie-in with upcoming live-action TV adaptation for The Last of Us ahead of its premiere on HBO.
The Last of Us series lovers are particularly angry over Sony for doing a remake of 2013 original even though it already has a remaster. Moreover, Naughty Dog has yet to release a multiplayer mode for The Last of Us Part 2 since 2018 launch.
