Last Dream

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Last Dream is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by WhiteGiantRPG and was released on March 13, 2014. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Last Dream" is a traditional-style RPG that takes inspiration from classics of the genre. The game features a turn-based combat system and a rich, open world to explore. Players control a party of characters as they uncover a sprawling, multi-layered story filled with mystery and intrigue. Note: The above summary is based on general information available about the game and may not fully capture its specific features or qualities.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 373 reviews

story72 positive mentions

grinding33 negative mentions

Last Dream is a nostalgic homage to classic JRPGs, particularly reminiscent of the original Final Fantasy, with engaging gameplay and character customization.
The game features a vast world with numerous side quests, puzzles, and a variety of character classes, allowing for diverse playstyles and replayability.
The ability to adjust difficulty settings and encounter rates enhances the gaming experience, catering to both casual players and those seeking a challenge.

The story lacks depth and character development, making it difficult for players to form emotional connections with the characters.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the crafting system and puzzles, can be tedious and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game suffers from technical issues, including poor keyboard controls and a small resolution that can hinder the gaming experience.

story
258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
69%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its classic RPG elements and immersive world-building, while others find it lacking depth and originality. Many noted that the narrative can feel generic or poorly conveyed, with minimal character development and reliance on text-heavy exposition. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a wealth of side quests and activities that can enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for those who prioritize gameplay over a compelling storyline.
- “It's got a very moving story and lore behind it.”
- “The story is interesting, but a lot of the dialogue is pretty contrived.”
- “The story is very deep, even for a JRPG.”
- “The story just was not doing it for me, and I really hated the game forcing my hand and making my character make a certain choice that seemed really stupid and kind of evil.”
- “The story is pretty bare bones.”
- “The story is not anything new, but it harkens back to days of yore when simple games abounded.”
music
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
59%
5%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its variety and ability to enhance immersion, featuring a blend of classical, metal, and original compositions. While some players find the soundtrack to be epic and enjoyable, others criticize it for being inconsistent or overly reliant on public domain pieces, leading to a lack of memorable tracks. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for many, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some repetitive elements.
- “The music in this game is fantastic.”
- “The soundtrack ranges from fast and heavy to ethereal and serene and even includes a few classical pieces.”
- “The music also surprised me, it is some of the best music in an RPG that I have heard since Chrono Trigger/Final Fantasy 3.”
- “No individual song plays enough for it to stick in your head, and none of them were particularly catchy.”
- “The music feels completely random most of the time.”
- “The soundtrack is a bit hit or miss.”
gameplay
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
60%
3%
The gameplay of "Last Dream" is characterized by its nostalgic homage to classic RPGs, particularly the early Final Fantasy titles, featuring solid mechanics, extensive customization options, and a wealth of exploration opportunities. While some players find the gameplay straightforward and lacking in innovation, many appreciate the depth of character progression and the engaging combat system, which includes a variety of side quests and mini-games. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience for fans of old-school turn-based RPGs, despite some criticisms regarding its graphics and storytelling.
- “Highly recommended to anyone who likes old-school RPGs as this game wonderfully recreates the vibe of very early Final Fantasy gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is well-balanced and intuitive, the options are truly varied, and the old-school JRPG feeling really shines here.”
- “It's got streamlined battle mechanics, classes, skills, equipment, progression, and enemies; a good degree of challenge with selectable difficulty options; a fun and rewarding crafting system; lots of places to explore with a satisfying variety of approaches to take.”
- “Good story and gameplay; however, the damn puzzles ruined everything for me.”
- “There are many issues with 'puzzles' in this game that are not puzzly at all but more like rip your hair out ridiculous fast-paced hit the key at the right time or it's restart poor mechanics to me.”
- “Even so, I think the gameplay is not deep enough to warrant a purchase.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
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The graphics of the game are largely described as inconsistent and reminiscent of stock RPG Maker assets, leading to a perception of amateurism. While some players find the visuals charming and fitting for the game's nostalgic RPG style, others criticize them as dated and lacking in quality. Overall, the graphics may not appeal to those seeking modern visuals, but they are often overlooked in favor of the game's engaging gameplay and storytelling.
- “The best part about this game for me was the world - the environment, the graphics, the NPCs, the music, the interaction you could do with objects in towns, etc. It all came together beautifully.”
- “The graphics are cheerful and colorful, and the music is a collection of great classical pieces, and you will find yourself humming along, and even recognizing many of them, and feeling cooler for doing so!”
- “Great visuals and minimalist art inspired by 16-bit SNES games, with a surprisingly good soundtrack.”
- “Almost all of the graphical assets, especially the pixel art, feel very inconsistent and ugly.”
- “Graphics and sound are the major faults of this game and may give the impression of being amateurish and generic RPG, which, given the effort of its lore building and strong gameplay, isn't exactly true.”
- “Graphics are mostly, if not completely, stock, which in itself can be fine, but when the game fails to produce any other redeeming qualities, I can't help but notice how I've seen the graphics many, many times before.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the depth and customization it offers, many find it tedious and overly time-consuming. The need for extensive grinding to progress, particularly in crafting and leveling, can detract from the overall enjoyment, with some players likening it to "Japanese MMO level grinding." However, the option to speed up gameplay and the presence of side quests provide some relief from the grind for those willing to explore.
- “The puzzles are more annoying and overly tedious rather than fun and challenging.”
- “There was one subplot thing I wanted to do that involved either winning the moa races or paying millions of gold, and because I couldn't win the moa races for the life of me, grinding out that gold did kinda suck.”
- “This drives completionists like myself nuts with mind-numbing grinding that can last for weeks just because a person wants to have maxed out, uber powerful characters.”
replayability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse class combinations, numerous achievements, and multiple difficulty levels, allowing players to explore different strategies and experiences. Many reviewers highlight the extensive content and customization options, suggesting that players can enjoy the game for many hours and return for new playthroughs. Overall, it is praised for its engaging replay value reminiscent of classic RPGs.
- “Both with the class choices and the way to level them, and some key choices in the game, there is a lot of replayability.”
- “The game offers huge replayability and new game+ and try different class combinations for a different experience.”
- “I highly recommend this game, it has at least 30 hours of content on the easiest setting and is highly replayable with the various character combinations and side-quests that are all referenced in the ending scene.”
- “There is much replayability because of the many different class combinations, and that along with the countless achievements can lead to a very long and enjoyable playtime.”
- “I didn't even complete all side quests, and could try a harder difficulty with different classes, plenty of unlocked achievements, etc. My point is there's plenty of content and some replay value.”
- “A new aged Final Fantasy that has been retooled with a dedicated respect to the originals we all know and love, and a myriad of new options to offer increased customizability, replayability, and a wealth of ways to customize precisely to your style of play.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its decent system and depth, but it lacks a central character and meaningful progression, with many players feeling that it falls short in delivering engaging backstory and development throughout the gameplay. While some appreciate the focus on gameplay over narrative, others find the limited character development and sparse flashback cutscenes disappointing.
- “Full party generation, a decent character development system.”
- “The character development system is really nice.”
- “Everything from the depth of the game to the importance of character development is well executed.”
- “No central character, nor character development.”
- “Everything from the depth of the game to the importance of character development is lacking; as with many classic RPGs, this game lacks interesting combat.”
- “I like that it doesn't waste time with backstory before getting to the gameplay, but hours into the game there's still nothing in the way of character development and only scant flashback cutscenes for world-building.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The humor in the game is inconsistent; while some players appreciate the epic and hilarious music, others find the dialogue and NPC interactions lacking in wit and memorability. Overall, the game offers a mix of good humor and engaging backstory, but many feel that the NPCs and dialogue do not contribute significantly to the comedic experience.
- “It has good humor, an interesting backstory, and gives you a really big amount of freedom when it comes to skilling your character.”
- “The music is hilarious and epic, and I love the variability and freedom.”
- “NPCs aren't much better: your usual bunch with 80% saying either not funny, not informative, or not interesting things.”
- “The attempts at humor often fall flat, leaving me more confused than amused.”
- “I expected witty dialogue, but instead, I got a series of tired clichés that missed the mark.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The atmosphere in the game is mixed; while some users appreciate the engaging soundtrack and charming design that enhance the overall experience, others criticize the generic and confusing layouts of areas, which detract from the sense of immersion. The effective use of diverse music, including public domain pieces, contributes positively to the atmosphere in certain locations.
- “The best 2014 JRPG in my opinion; the soundtrack is great, the design has its charm, and the story is so engaging and atmospheric. I'm waiting for the last Dream DLC!”
- “The music is diverse and gives the game a great atmosphere, as the song choice was very good for each location you visit.”
- “Some of the music includes public domain songs (such as Beethoven's Fifth), but they fit well with the atmosphere of the locations where they are used.”
- “Areas are rather generic, have no atmosphere or personality to them. Some of the dungeons are so confusing to navigate due to the hallways and floors having almost the exact same layout.”
- “Some of the music is public domain songs (such as Beethoven's Fifth), but they fit well with the atmosphere where they take place.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional journey of the game, highlighting the joy found in exploration and discovery within its expansive world. However, some feel a lack of emotional attachment to characters, as interactions and training experiences do not foster a deep connection with the party.
- “It starts simply and then expands into a massive world of puzzles, intricate dungeons, curious NPCs, challenging bosses, and little discoveries that made me feel happy.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly and reliably, indicating a high level of stability.
- “Runs great, even during intense gameplay.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable drops.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”