Last Of Us - Part 2

 

🧟‍♂️ The Last of Us – Part II (PC) Review – RTX 3050 + i5 13th Gen

🎮 Performance & Graphics:

• Resolution: 1080p

• Graphics Preset: Medium to High (custom optimized)

• Average FPS: 50–60 FPS

• Upscaling: FSR 2 or DLSS (if modded in or supported post-launch patch)

• VRAM Usage: ~6.5–7.5GB on High

• Ray Tracing: Not recommended on RTX 3050 – heavy performance drop

✅ Highly detailed environments — facial animations, lighting during Seattle’s overgrowth, and texture fidelity are stunning. Even on Medium–High, it’s cinematic.

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🎭 Story & Emotional Impact:

• Tone: Dark, violent, emotionally raw

• Structure: Dual protagonist narrative – Ellie and Abby

• Themes: Revenge, trauma, empathy, morality

• Writing: Bold and risky – polarizing but deeply engaging

✅ Whether you agree with the story's direction or not, it’s told with craftsmanship, emotional weight, and brutal realism.

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🔫 Gameplay & Combat:

• Combat: Intense, stealth-based with adaptive AI

• Weapons: Bows, pistols, shotguns, Molotovs, silencers — all customizable

• Stealth: Encouraged and rewarding — tall grass, prone movement, silent takedowns

• AI: Enemies communicate, flank, call each other by name (feels very human)

✅ Combat is tense and immersive. You feel every bullet, every arrow, every punch.

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🌍 Exploration & World:

• Level Design: Semi-open areas like Seattle Day 1–3; beautifully crafted with multiple exploration paths

• Crafting & Survival: Looting is essential — craft medkits, ammo, traps

• Accessibility: Extremely detailed accessibility options for visuals, hearing, gameplay assistance

✅ There’s always something around the corner — lore notes, supplies, optional encounters, collectibles.

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🎧 Audio & Presentation:

• Sound Design: 10/10 — from footsteps in water to distant clickers, everything is crisp and directional

• Voice Acting: Stellar — Ashley Johnson (Ellie), Laura Bailey (Abby), Troy Baker (Joel)

• Score: Gustavo Santaolalla’s haunting music adds emotional depth to every scene

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🐞 Optimization & Bugs (PC Port):

• Launch Issues: Initially buggy, but recent patches fixed most major problems

• Stutters: Occasional shader compilation hitches in new areas (first-time load)

• Temp & Stability: Smooth overall on your system, especially after caching

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🔍 Verdict:

Category	Rating (/10)
Graphics	9.0
Performance	8.5
Story & Emotion	9.5
Combat & Stealth	9.2
Exploration	8.8
Optimization	8.3
Overall	⭐ 9.1 / 10

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✅ Pros:

• Groundbreaking storytelling

• Brutal, satisfying combat

• Incredible sound & environmental immersion

• High-quality visuals even on Medium settings

• Runs well on RTX 3050 at 1080p with tweaks

❌ Cons:

– Heavier story focus might not suit all players
– Some combat sections feel dragged
– Minor stutters during first-time load

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🎬 Final Thoughts:

The Last of Us – Part II is a brutal, beautifully crafted, emotionally charged masterpiece. On your RTX 3050 + i5 13th Gen, it runs smoothly at 1080p with Medium–High settings, letting you fully experience this gripping story and immersive world.