Picking your next current generation video game often comes down to a single question: do you want one unforgettable journey or a whole shelf of adventures? These two releases make that choice especially clear. The Last of Us Part I is a rebuilt story-driven action-adventure. The Star Wars Heritage Pack brings together a bundle of Star Wars games on one cartridge. They sit at opposite ends of the spectrum, and each one earns its place in a different kind of gaming routine.
Quick Verdict
Choose The Last of Us Part I if you want a focused, emotionally heavy campaign that you can finish in a few weekends. Choose the Star Wars Heritage Pack if you'd rather hop between eras, genres, and play styles over many months. The Switch title costs $8.98 more, but that gap buys a far wider roster of games. The Last of Us Part I, by contrast, puts every dollar into a single cinematic adventure.
Price and Contents at a Glance
| Product | Price | Price Level | Platform | Genre | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Last of Us Part I | $27.99 | PlayStation 5 | Action & Adventure | Full story + Left Behind | |
| Star Wars Heritage Pack | $36.97 | Nintendo Switch | Compilation | Seven classic Star Wars games |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Last of Us Part I wins if you value a self-contained, story-first experience. It's rated Mature 17+ and includes the full campaign as well as a substantial prequel chapter. The rebuilt presentation is designed to pull you into a tense, character-driven world.
- The Star Wars Heritage Pack wins if you want variety and portability. It's rated Teen, which broadens the audience, and the included games span action, adventure, racing, and role-playing.
Product Notes
The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part I for PlayStation 5 is a complete story package. It contains the full single-player campaign plus the Left Behind prequel chapter, which explores Ellie and Riley's friendship. The game is described with enhanced visuals, more realistic lighting and atmosphere, and more intricate environments. It's rated Mature 17+ and supports one player. Because it's a single game, you get a deep, linear adventure rather than a collection of different experiences. It's the more affordable option in this pairing, and the included prequel adds meaningful extra hours. If you want one emotionally charged journey without switching between titles, this is the natural choice.
Star Wars Heritage Pack
This Nintendo Switch cartridge packs seven Star Wars games: Jedi Academy, Jedi Outcast, Episode I Racer, Republic Commando, The Force Unleashed, and both Knights of the Old Republic titles. The description lists the size of each game, with Jedi Academy at 3.6 GB, so you know the collection is substantial. It's rated Teen, making it friendlier for younger players than the M-rated Last of Us. The trade-off is price: it's the higher-priced of the two. Since these are classic games, expect varied controls and mechanics from different eras rather than one unified experience. If you want a broad library you can jump in and out of, the Heritage Pack is the better fit.
Final Choice by Use Case
If your game time comes in long, uninterrupted sittings and you want a story that pulls you forward, The Last of Us Part I is the satisfying pick. If you'd rather keep multiple Star Wars adventures on hand and flip between them on your Switch, the Heritage Pack makes sense. Both are new copies with full content, so the decision really comes down to whether you want one powerful campaign or a library of distinct journeys.
