Last Days of Old Earth

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In "Last Days of Old Earth" , players become leaders of the human Skywatchers in a turn-based strategy game set in a distant future where the sun is dying. As the remnants of humanity migrate towards the equator, players must navigate bitter, glacial wastelands and fight for survival in this challenging and immersive strategy experience. With the recent addition of a single-player campaign, the game is now complete, though developers will continue to work closely with the community for improvements.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features well-designed systems and interesting cards/units that provide a solid foundation for gameplay.
The action point system and combat mechanics are enjoyable, rewarding strategic planning and decision-making.
The game has potential with a solid roadmap for future updates and expansions, and it evokes nostalgia for classic card-based strategy games.

The campaign is poorly written with uninteresting missions, and the AI is slow and often makes poor decisions, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Many mechanics rely heavily on dice rolls, which can feel artificially inflated and detract from the strategic elements of the game.
The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with saving progress, which significantly hinder the overall experience.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the shift from unique hand-drawn artwork to bland 3D visuals, which they find lackluster and simplistic. However, some appreciate the game's art style and its ability to evoke a bleak atmosphere, while also noting that it runs surprisingly well on lower-end systems. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, they are deemed acceptable for the game's category.
- “Visuals and sound meet what I expect from a game in this category.”
- “I was actually surprised to see that the game ran well on what I lovingly call my 'craptop' computer (basic 4-core with integrated graphics), despite the system requirements asking for much more.”
- “The art style and music work well to evoke a convincingly bleak future-world.”
- “The hand-drawn art feel of AE was replaced by bland and sad-looking 3D graphics.”
- “The graphics at this level are also somewhat lackluster compared with the world map layer, which is simple but has a certain style.”
- “The devs removed the good things (unique units, scarcity, hand-drawn artwork).”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as solid and addictive, with a seamless experience that stands out for an early access title. However, it heavily relies on dice rolls, which some players feel detracts from the randomness, and the limited choice of races and occasional bugs can disrupt the overall experience. The card/draw mechanic adds depth, but resource management against AI opponents can be frustrating.
- “Gameplay has been seamless, which is not always the case for early access games.”
- “Gameplay is very solid and addictive, and it is reminiscent of its inspiration: Armageddon Empires.”
- “So many of the mechanics revolve around dice rolls - and there is no way it is actually RNG.”
- “There are some positives to the game and I like the card/draw feature, but with only two races to play and my above bug (and the others that show up randomly), it's broken in terms of gameplay.”
- “There is a little mechanic where you decide whether to spend resources you need to bring cards to try and get more action points to use them (but if your AI opponent spends more, you lose them).”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its poor writing and unengaging missions, with players expressing frustration over technical issues that hinder progress, such as game locking and saving problems. While the game systems and card/unit mechanics are appreciated, the campaign fails to deliver an interesting narrative experience.
- “The game's systems are well done and the cards/units are interesting enough, but the campaign is poorly written and the missions are not very interesting.”
- “I'm currently locked into only the second campaign mission because of the game locking and issues with saving.”
- “There is a mission where you need to get a guy from point A to point B.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to complement the art style and effectively evoke a convincingly bleak future-world atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how the sound design enhances the overall setting and emotional impact of the game.
- “The art style and music work well to evoke a convincingly bleak future world.”
- “Love the setting, look and feel, and music too!”
- “The art style and music work well to evoke a convincingly bleak future-world.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been criticized due to frequent game freezes and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “What did it in for me was several game freezes in a row.”
- “Buggy.”