Last Day on Earth: Survival

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"Last Day on Earth: Survival" is a free, multiplayer horror open-world game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The objective is to survive by any means necessary, with a focus on strategic gameplay, crafting, and combat. Despite its intriguing story, beautiful graphics, and compelling music, the game is marred by numerous bugs, grinding gameplay, and annoying ads. Emotional moments can be found in this intense, hilarious, yet sometimes frustrating experience.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,997 reviews

graphics577 positive mentions

monetization359 negative mentions

Great graphics and gameplay mechanics that keep players engaged.
The game offers a variety of tasks and events, making it enjoyable and challenging.
The developers are responsive and actively work on updates and improvements.

The energy system is frustrating, with long wait times for energy to replenish.
Players often lose all their items upon death, which can be discouraging.
The game can feel pay-to-win, as certain items and upgrades are difficult to obtain without spending money.

graphics
798 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
26%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many players praising their quality and detail, often comparing them to console-level visuals. Users appreciate the smooth gameplay and the ability to adjust graphics settings for better performance on lower-end devices. However, some players have reported issues with lag and loading times, particularly when using higher graphics settings, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, the game runs smoothly (on my device at least) and the gameplay is fantastic with lots of stuff to do.”
- “The graphics are incredible for a phone game and it will keep your attention for a long time.”
- “The graphics are outstanding for a mobile game! The gameplay is smooth, and the grind is enjoyable.”
- “The graphics are very pixelly and that's not about quality settings because it's already bad in maximum quality.”
- “Too much time to load the game and even then crashes even in minimum graphics, I have cleared cache and a lot of things.”
- “When it's night time in the game, the graphics are excessively dark and nearly impossible to see anything without turning my screen brightness up to an overly bright level.”
gameplay
765 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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6%
The gameplay of this game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging graphics, and a variety of tasks that keep players entertained. However, many users express frustration with the energy system, which limits playtime and can lead to repetitive grinding, as well as issues with losing items upon death and the need for in-app purchases to progress effectively. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and immersive, it suffers from balance issues and mechanics that can detract from the experience.
- “Gameplay is great, easy to learn, easy zones and hard zones always makes for the experience you're looking for.”
- “The gameplay is amazing, the graphics are phenomenal, it's fun to run around killing zombies and picking up the needed loot to survive.”
- “Great graphics, content constantly being added, addictive progressive gameplay.”
- “Not to mention, introducing new mechanics and disguising them as bugs, making the horde more aggressive, etc.”
- “Only way you can have fulfilling gameplay and feel like you're actually making progress is if you spend money on it.”
- “The gameplay is hard and time-consuming; chances of finding parts and guns is very rare, big ones appear in yellow zones and if you die in a resource zone you lose everything.”
monetization
544 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
26%
66%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the recent inability to gain energy from watching ads, which has been a significant issue since the last update. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for energy and the presence of in-app purchases, they feel that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult to progress without spending real money. Overall, players are calling for improvements to the ad reward system and a reduction in the reliance on microtransactions to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The world tells such a great story and microtransactions are not at all necessary.”
- “The game does have in-app purchases, but you do not need to buy one to be successful in the game.”
- “In-game purchases are inexpensive for the most part.”
- “After the new update, neither the refill 15 energy ads nor the refill all energy ads will work.”
- “I watched 3 ads today and got nothing.”
- “The most recent issue with the update is that ads no longer restore energy; they give you a 10% weapon bonus but the energy remains the same.”
story
478 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
68%
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging plot and the variety of missions that enhance the gameplay experience. However, many users report significant bugs and glitches that hinder progress, particularly in story missions, leading to frustration. While the narrative elements are intriguing, some players feel that the overall storyline could benefit from more depth and clearer objectives, as well as improvements in the quest system to reduce repetitiveness and enhance player engagement.
- “The game has earned my fifth star due to the fact that the storyboard is good and the events are very creative.”
- “The new storyline is amazing; it gives us a new experience and acts as a guide.”
- “I love the game, the story, the system of the game, and the graphics!”
- “Congrats, after 4 years there is some semblance of a story, but it's incomplete.”
- “The game is great, been playing for years but now I cannot leverage the new content because I am stuck on the storyline due to a bug (find the marine is glitched, even after finding him I cannot interact with him because he did not open fire on me).”
- “Great game that I've been playing for months, but the only thing it lacks is the story mode, which can be fairly boring if all you have to do is grind and grind; there isn't any interesting plot or somehow a campaign mode that lets you dive deeper into the story.”
grinding
476 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is frequently criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours to achieve minimal progress. Many users feel that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model, where spending money can alleviate some of the grinding, but even dedicated players find the resource requirements overwhelming. While some appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from grinding, the overall sentiment suggests that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to resource acquisition and progression.
- “I love the game and the grinding involved, but I would love to see the storage at the home base allow me to switch through items instead of going to each one individually.”
- “The grinding mechanics are incredibly satisfying, providing a sense of progression that keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “I appreciate how the grinding system rewards dedication and effort, making every small achievement feel meaningful.”
- “Overall way too much grinding for the reward in the end.”
- “The grind has become very tedious and uninteresting.”
- “I spent at least 6 hours grinding yesterday because I loved the concept, now all that work is gone.”
stability
279 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues when trying to load new areas, interact with items, or build structures, often requiring them to restart the game or their devices. While some users express enjoyment of the game overall, the persistent technical problems have led to frustration and a lower rating for many.
- “The game is truly the best game on the app store, and I would not change that opinion at all. It has no glitches or bugs; it's perfectly balanced.”
- “The phone is not heating, and it runs great.”
- “My game runs great now.”
- “The game freezes when I try to leave my base.”
- “Game freezes for up to 30 seconds after every screen load.”
- “Every time I try to open a crate to get my stored loot or to store loot, the game freezes and crashes.”
optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization. While many appreciate the smooth performance and high-quality graphics on their devices, there are significant concerns regarding loading times, frame rate options, and performance on lower-end devices. Suggestions for improvement include faster loading screens, customizable graphics settings, and better handling of server issues to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are awesome, I can have them set to the highest setting and still the game runs smoothly. The gameplay is amazing, there's a bunch of little side quests and people that wander into your base and help you or need help.”
- “Looking forward to more optimization and gameplay efficiency.”
- “Very optimized even at ultra graphics, but optimize it more because my phone heats up really bad when playing this game.”
- “I really like this game, but it's not really optimized for fold phones.”
- “Don't download it; this game has the worst optimization I've ever seen. Several crashes occurred every 5 minutes; it is practically unplayable.”
- “I've been playing this game for 3 years now, and I still can't see any difference regarding the performance.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall mood and immersion, particularly with its beautiful and apocalyptic themes. Many players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, adding to the sense of unease and survival, although some express frustration over the inability to play their own music simultaneously. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The music is lovely - the ambience can cause mild unease, which is fantastic.”
- “The gameplay and idea are simple yet addictive and extremely intricate, and every detail down to the soundtrack is so aesthetically pleasing you can't help but come back for more.”
- “The sound effects are realistic and the music sets a tone for a survival world.”
- “Also, I cannot listen to my own music app over the game; it's pretty annoying listening to the game music.”
- “Every time I enter build mode and try to move around stuff or place floors, the game freezes and only the background music is playing. I have to restart every time; it's really annoying.”
- “It loads 100% but doesn't enter; however, I can hear the home theme music!”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of frustrating mechanics, such as losing loot or encountering unexpected challenges. While some appreciate the comedic elements of the gameplay, like the irony of "pay-to-win" scenarios and the unpredictability of loot boxes, many express disappointment over the game's design choices that detract from the fun. Overall, the humor often stems from the game's shortcomings, leading to a love-hate relationship among players.
- “The game is really funny to play and interesting; at the start, it's really immersive and cool to make materials like wood, but it takes so much time for the iron axe and iron pickaxe.”
- “This is hilarious.”
- “It's one of the most funny and interesting games, but please make a story in the game and more helpful survivors.”
- “The game is decent, but there are so many little things in the system that make it unfunny.”
- “Not funny.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its atmospheric music and realistic sound design, which enhance the overall experience without being intrusive. Players appreciate the rich visuals and the way the atmosphere stimulates the senses, contributing to an engaging and immersive gameplay experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as captivating and integral to its appeal.
- “The game is very realistic, from sounds to atmosphere.”
- “It is entertaining, challenging, complex, looks great, and has a rich atmosphere, while at the same time doesn't require a powerful device or high amounts of storage to play.”
- “The music adds to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The atmosphere stimulates the senses; what we see and hear.”
- “In most games, I turn off the music because it's annoying, but in Last Day, the music adds to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love the graphics, gameplay, and the overall atmosphere of the game.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply impactful, often describing experiences of heartbreak when losing hard-earned progress and equipment due to death or survival challenges. While the game offers engaging mechanics and a compelling world, the emotional toll of losing everything can lead to frustration and diminished interest, particularly for serious gamers. Overall, the emotional weight of loss is a significant theme that shapes the player experience.
- “But I understand the survival aspect of the game; it's kind of heartbreaking to die and lose all of your equipment.”
- “This is heartbreaking after years of playing this game... I've lost everything and I refuse to start over!”
- “Losing or dying in this game is really heartbreaking and makes us lose interest in playing.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as high due to its engaging mechanics and the grindy nature that encourages continued play. However, some players feel that the lack of a compelling story and repetitive tasks diminish the experience, making it feel more like a grind than a rewarding adventure. Additionally, issues like resource scarcity and long wait times detract from the enjoyment, suggesting that while there is potential for replayability, it could benefit from further refinement.
- “Replayability is limitless as far as I've been.”
- “Great replayability, and wonderful system mechanics.”
- “Endless replayability.”
- “Honestly, I think this game is fun and all, but I think it's weird that almost every single survivor you see is hostile. Also, sometimes when I go into an area, zombies attack me while it's still loading. I think that takes away from the fun of playing this game, but overall it just needs a bit more polishing to become better and more playable.”
- “It was okay, but I just don't like having to wait almost 10 minutes to walk a very short distance or almost an hour for a long distance. Plus, it doesn't feel like there is any replayability to it because it's just gather, craft, fight, repeat.”
- “Materials are so hard to find, and energy is consuming a lot. Make it more playable without using real money to get such items for upgrades and other stuff.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is heavily reliant on acquiring rare materials for crafting useful furniture, as well as utilizing skill points to enhance abilities. This dual approach encourages players to engage in resource gathering and strategic planning to progress their characters effectively.
- “Character development using skill points.”
- “It requires very rare materials to build new and useful furniture for my character development.”
- “It needs very rare materials to build new useful furniture for my character development.”
- “Character development relies heavily on skill points.”