Is Last of Us 2 Worth Playing in 2025?
18Introduction
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered has finally arrived on PC, and in this first impressions review, we explore how well this iconic title translates to the platform. Originally developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony, the game brings Ellie and Abby’s emotional journey to life with enhanced graphics, features, and performance options made specifically for the PC gaming audience.
What’s New in the Remastered Edition?
🏆 Critically Acclaimed – Winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now fully optimized for PC with new content and technical upgrades.
🖥️ PC-Specific Enhancements – Features like HDR support, DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.1/4.0, Intel XeSS, DirectStorage, Ultrawide support, and full keyboard/mouse remapping make this the best way to experience the game outside of console.
🎮 Full Controller Support – Enjoy PlayStation DualSense features (adaptive triggers, haptics), plus trophy integration, and PlayStation overlay for connected users.
🎸 Guitar Free Play & Developer Content – Jam with unlockable instruments, or dive behind the scenes with Lost Levels and developer commentary on how Part II was made.
⚔️ No Return – Roguelike Mode – Take on randomized combat challenges, play as new characters with unique abilities, and face boss battles in an all-new survival experience.
👕 Custom Skins & Accessibility – Unlock new character/weapon skins, utilize descriptive audio, and explore speech-to-vibration and more accessibility features.
Story Recap & Emotional Depth
Set five years after the events of Part I, Ellie and Joel find peace in Jackson, Wyoming—until a violent event forces Ellie on a journey of revenge, justice, and emotional reckoning. Alongside new perspectives, including Abby’s compelling arc, the story challenges players with themes of loss, empathy, and the consequences of violence.
First Impressions – PC Port Quality
In this video, I break down how The Last of Us Part II Remastered performs on PC. From graphical fidelity and customization options to gameplay fluidity and controller support, this port stands out as a major step forward for Sony’s commitment to PC gaming.
But is it truly the definitive way to play the game? I’ll cover performance benchmarks, quality settings, and how the “No Return” mode stacks up against expectations.
Digital Foundry Performance Review.
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Timestamp
Intro 00:00
Graphics 00:20
Open Area 01:00
Audio 02:42
Some Crakes 04:30
Conversation 04:47
Feel 05:30
Equipment 6:54
Upgrades 07:41
Disappointment 08:40
Game Pacing 09:40
Leveling 12:48
Grounded 14:11
Crafting 15:39
Stealth Combat 17:55
LOUD Combat 21:25
Narrative 27:16
Spoilers Pacing 28:20
Spoilers Narrative 31:54
Issues 36:30
Outro 37:45
Why It’s Worth It
Whether you’re a returning fan or diving in for the first time, this PC remaster delivers everything you expect from a modern AAA narrative experience—stunning visuals, deep character work, tense gameplay, and new content that extends the legacy of Neil Druckmann’s vision.
Links & More Info
Steam Page: The Last of Us Part II Remastered on Steam
Official Website: The Last of Us Part II – PlayStation
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