Overall Rating: 8.7 / 10
"The Last of Us: Part 1" is a well crafted experience taking place in a grotesque post apocalyptic world teaching us the value of survival skills in a world where any step forward could be your last. While the unsettling adventure brings moments of terror and discomfort, it also provides an underlying wholesome message about what really matters in life. If you've somehow managed to avoid this title up to this point (like I had), I can firmly recommend it but you better have a top notch PC to do it. As a side note, don't play "Grounded mode" (the hardest difficulty) on your first playthrough (like I did). It's a form of self torture that provides no reward and will take away from the best moments of the experience. That is... unless you hate yourself (like I do) in which case, by all means, enjoy.
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"The Last of Us: Part 1" is a well crafted experience taking place in a grotesque post apocalyptic world teaching us the value of survival skills in a world where any step forward could be your last. While the unsettling adventure brings moments of terror and discomfort, it also provides an underlying wholesome message about what really matters in life. If you've somehow managed to avoid this title up to this point (like I had), I can firmly recommend it but you better have a top notch PC to do it. As a side note, don't play "Grounded mode" (the hardest difficulty) on your first playthrough (like I did). It's a form of self torture that provides no reward and will take away from the best moments of the experience. That is... unless you hate yourself (like I do) in which case, by all means, enjoy.
Pros:
- Stunning visuals that have aged very well with the remaster. (especially the lighting)
- Inventive mechanics which resemble that of Tomb Raider and Assassin's Creed.
- Diverse types of enemies and scenarios forcing you to think your way through each challenge.
- Compelling, relatable characters in an immersive world with beautiful story telling.
- Plenty of collectibles to find, if you're into that sort of thing.
Cons:
- Intense hit on PC performance at higher visual levels. Worth it but YIKES!
- Controls & Movement are a little wonky at times and it can get you killed on higher difficulties.
- It's about as predictable as any zombie movie / game you've ever experienced.