Last Broadcast

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Last Broadcast is a single player action game. It was developed by The Disc Jockeys and was released on August 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is The Last BroadcastLast Broadcast is an experimental narrative game set at a radio station at the end of the world. Players assume the role of D-Jay, a radio host, who is giving their last show as the sun turns red and the world burns down.Key Features Immersive Fiction: Encounter three callers each with their different goals and concerns. Play Music: Choose from a selection of 15 musical …

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Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and emotional narrative that effectively engages players, making them feel invested in the characters and their choices.
The visuals and art style are praised for their beauty, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.
As a free game, it offers a worthwhile experience with good voice acting and an interesting concept, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The voice acting is often criticized for being slow, unnatural, and lacking emotional depth, which detracts from the immersive experience.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs, inaccurate subtitles, and a lack of options for gameplay customization, which can frustrate players.
The pacing of the game is considered clunky, with some players finding the dialogue and gameplay repetitive and boring.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has been widely praised for its engaging premise, emotional depth, and immersive atmosphere, despite its brevity of around two hours. Reviewers appreciated the inclusion of diverse characters and the moral complexity of the narrative, noting that the execution could be improved in some areas. Overall, it is considered a memorable and impactful experience, particularly for a free-to-play title.
- “I really enjoyed the premise and the storylines presented.”
- “The way the story unfolds is beautiful, and the music you can play adds to the atmosphere; the ending is just beautiful and felt right!”
- “The storyline is fantastic and heart-wrenching, making some of the tough decisions you have to.”
- “I feel like a lot of the storylines could be expanded.”
- “Story's short and, arguably, bittersweet!”
- “A simple voice-acted story, not anything in terms of gameplay.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and emotional impact, while others find it cheesy or unappealing. Many highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling. However, there are also complaints about repetitive or low-quality tracks that detract from the gameplay.
- “Beautiful visuals, beautiful music, and very well written.”
- “Good writing, amazing soundtrack!”
- “The way the story unfolds is beautiful and the music you can play adds to the atmosphere and the ending is just beautiful and felt right!”
- “Worst music I've heard maybe ever in my entire life.”
- “As far as I can tell, the entire point of this game is to force you to listen to indie music that's just someone singing over acoustic guitar.”
- “I did not enjoy the music, and none of the gameplay felt necessary or important to me.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and stylization, contributing to a delightful visual experience. While the overall aesthetic is appealing, some users noted minor issues, such as the fire graphics appearing less polished. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals, combined with fitting music and strong voice acting, enhance the game's emotional impact.
- “Beautiful visuals, beautiful music, and very well written.”
- “Delightful graphics, and wonderfully stylized.”
- “The visuals are beautiful, the music is fantastic and very fitting for the vibe.”
- “I would personally have liked options for changing graphical settings, but as long as you have a decent and not aging piece of computer hardware, this should run at least adequately.”
- “Settings are just voices; there were no graphic settings.”
- “The fire graphics are the only bad thing in the visuals; they look like a default Unity particle system, which is killing the vibe when you look at it.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is widely praised, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong feelings, including tears and deep immersion in the storyline. While some found it emotionally effective and beautifully crafted, others felt less engaged, indicating a varied emotional response among players. Overall, the game is recognized for its poignant narrative and effective representation of themes, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ experiences.
- “Last broadcast is emotional perfection, and I’m not ready to see alternate endings.”
- “Short but amazing storyline with an emotional punch.”
- “The storyline is fantastic and heart-wrenching, making some of the tough decisions you have to.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The reviews present a stark contrast in the game's atmosphere; while some players find it lacking and unable to convey a sense of impending doom, others praise it as amazing, with a fitting ambiance that enhances the story through beautiful music and sound design. Overall, the atmosphere is described as either a significant strength or a notable weakness, depending on the player's experience.
- “An amazing game with a great atmosphere.”
- “It fits the story and the atmosphere well.”
- “The way the story unfolds is beautiful and the music you can play adds to the atmosphere and the ending is just beautiful and felt right!”
- “The game completely and utterly fails at creating an atmosphere, vibe, mood, feeling, or anything else that would suggest it is literally the end of the world.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, including mismatched dialogue and subtitles, occasional glitches affecting character movement, and visual bugs like clipping. Despite these problems, players still rate the experience highly, indicating that the overall enjoyment may outweigh the technical shortcomings.
- “Some of the dialogue didn't match the subtitles at times, and there were a few instances where the dialogue didn't translate to the subtitles at all.”
- “The writing and voice acting don't really reflect the severity of the setting; the text boxes and subtitles are occasionally inaccurate to what the character is actually saying, and the game can be a little buggy.”
- “I've experienced a few glitches where my character couldn't move, and the chair was clipping through the camera.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being bland and unengaging, with some players finding it frustrating and janky. While the artistic elements of the game are praised, the overall gameplay experience is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The gameplay ranges from decent to boring to frustratingly janky.”
- “The artistic standpoint of this game is fantastic, but the gameplay could use improvement.”
- “It is a complete turn off for even trying to play the game in the first place, seeing as it's easily the biggest aspect the game has, as the gameplay is bland.”
- “In conclusion, from an artistic standpoint, this game is fantastic, but the actual gameplay ranges from decent to boring to frustratingly janky.”
- “I did not enjoy the music, and none of the gameplay felt necessary or important to me.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be poorly optimized, resulting in significant performance issues and a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is extremely unoptimized, making it run poorly.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable framerate.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game may not offer high replayability, players appreciate the variety of interactions and possibilities available, especially considering it is a free-to-play title.
- “The interactions and possibilities are extensive for a free-to-play game, making it enjoyable to revisit.”
- “Each playthrough offers new experiences, keeping the game fresh and engaging.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes encourages multiple runs, enhancing the overall replayability.”
- “It isn't the most replayable game, but the interactions and possibilities are a lot for a free-to-play.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”