Part I of The Last of Us Part I includes accessibility features.
Two accessibility features not on the long list include audio descriptions for cinematics or haptic feedback to dialogue.
The much-anticipated The last of us Part 1 release is just one week away. This gives fans a new, remastered opportunity to enjoy the epic story.
This remake is not just a facelift. There are new accessibility and gameplay features.
Many of the features we saw in the Last Of Us Part II were further developed and are now part of this amazing remake.
Accessibility features for The Last of Us Part I
You can view the accessibility features in detail here, but we will go through the PlayStation blog post.
Accessibility Presets
Three accessibility presets are available for this remake: a Vision Accessibility Preset and a Hearing Accessibility Preset.
Other controls
You can customize the PS5 DualSense controller options by mapping every command to a different input controller input.
These options include touchpad swipes and controller shakes. You can also change each button hold into toggle or rapid press into the hold. There are also camera assistance options and lock-on focus options.
Magnification and Visual Aids
New features allow players to adjust the size, colour and contrast of the HUD, making it easier to read text, UI and gameplay.
High Contrast Display is a render mode that increases the contrast of in-game elements. ”
A screen magnifier is another visual aid that can be used to zoom in on any area of the screen.
Motion sickness
Motion sickness sufferers can adjust their camera shake, and motion blur, and the camera follows distance to make the experience more comfortable.
Developers continue to add accessibility features to the list.
Players can use navigation and traversal features to help them find their way around.
Text-to-Speech or Audio Cues for visually impaired players
Combat Accessibility to ensure everyone can have the gaming experience
The HUD features allow those with hard of hearing to see important information visually.
You can change the size or colour of the subtitles.
