When you see the title The Last Of Us Part 1 attached to a PC release, specifically a "Steam-Rip," you are looking at a collision between the highest tier of narrative gaming and the rocky reputation of PC optimization. Having spent time with this specific version of the game, here is the breakdown of whether it is worth your hard drive space.

The PC version features superior lighting, shadow effects, and incredible character detail that makes the world feel incredibly alive and dangerous.

Because the game was so broken, a massive demand arose. Many PC gamers refused to pay $60 for a "broken port." This demand fueled the piracy scene. Enter the "Steam-Rip."