The Last of Us Part 2 PC Review - We're Disappointed - Analysis + Optimised Settings

On the plus side, the quality of the PC version of The Last of Us Part 2 is considerably improved over Part 1's disastrous launch. However, we've still got plenty of issues with this port: GPU performance is much lower than it should be compared to similar results from the 12-year-old PS4, CPU utilisation can be very, very heavy - and yes, there can be stuttering problems. Even beyond that, capping frame-rate for a smoother ride isn't as simple as it should be. Alex details the pros and cons of the conversion. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to new videos, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Go here to check out DF merch! https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:21 Technical Continuities with TLOU Part 1 00:01:51 GPU Performance 00:05:08 CPU Performance, Frame-Times and Steam Deck 00:10:40 Using Effective Frame-Rate Caps 00:12:49 Visual Issues 00:13:46 Optimised Settings 00:15:25 Conclusion