Summary

  • The Last of Us series boasts impressive visuals, with remasters enhancing graphics.
  • Cinematographer Any-Investigator-678 showcases breathtaking photos captured during gameplay.
  • The stunning images bring new life to The Last of Us Part 1, capturing dramatic scenes and showcasing the player's creativity.

A cinematographer shares some of the stunning photographs they captured during a playthrough of The Last of Us Part 1. The photos provide a testament to the impressive visuals of The Last of Us, while also showcasing the player's creativity and skills.

The Last of Us series, created by Naughty Dog Entertainment, is well renowned for its gameplay, narrative, and especially its visuals. Starting with the original The Last of Us released in 2013, the series has since been re-released and remastered several times over. These remasters not only include minor adjustments to gameplay but also feature overhauled graphics and visuals. This is something fans of The Last of Us have loved, with many taking advantage of the built-in "photo mode" included in all the recent games to capture gorgeous screenshots throughout the series.

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This is exactly the case with The Last of Us fan and Reddit user Any-Investigator-678. As a cinematographer and huge fan of the series, they took time during their latest playthrough of the game to capture some truly stunning photographs of a few iconic scenes from The Last of Us. The cinematographer went on to explain that they used the lighting and depth of field controls in the photo mode to adjust these images and enhance the game's already beautiful visuals.

Cinematographer Captures Outstanding Photographs Despite the Limitations of Photo Mode in The Last of Us

The cinematographer went on to share several of these photos with other fans of the series on Reddit. The photographs turned out absolutely stunning and received a wealth of praise from the community. Several users mentioned how amazing the images turned out despite the limitations of the game's photo mode. The cinematographer agreed, stating in their original post how they wished that there was more control given to the players when in photo mode for The Last of Us Part 1. A helpful user mentioned that photo mode in The Last of Us Part 1 is incredibly limited compared to other games, and suggests that the cinematographer tries out photo mode in games like Horizon: Forbidden West.

Despite the limitations of photo mode in The Last of Us Part 1, the cinematographer still managed to showcase their skills and produce some exceptional photographs from the game. The images display some of the gorgeous scenes from the game and manage to capture parts of The Last of Us Part 1's dramatic story. Overall, the photographs are incredibly stunning and bring new life into the game series.

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The Last of Us Part I
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Action-Adventure
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PC-1 PlayStation-1
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Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 76%
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Released
September 2, 2022
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
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The Last of Us
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Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console.

In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

- Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog’s latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSense™ wireless controller features, and more.

- A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.

- Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations, and enhanced exploration and combat.

Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 5
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium