Last Horizon

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In "Last Horizon," you're the pilot of a small spacecraft, tasked with exploring distant planets to gather resources and ensure the survival of humanity. Each world presents unique challenges, from dangerous storms to scarce resources, requiring careful resource management and quick decision-making. With its minimalistic art style and atmospheric soundtrack, Last Horizon offers a serene yet intense experience as you navigate through the cosmos.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

humor2 negative mentions

The game features simple yet addictive gameplay with a satisfying learning curve, making it enjoyable for casual players.
Visually stunning with great sound design, the game creates a calming atmosphere that enhances the exploration experience.
Offers solid replay value with varying levels of difficulty and a unique gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.

The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its overall value.
Difficulty spikes, particularly in the final level, can feel unfair and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Lacks content and features, leaving some players wanting more depth and variety in gameplay.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Last Horizon is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, offering a unique and satisfying movement experience that appeals to fans of movement-based games. While the controls are smooth and the gravity mechanics add depth, players have noted frustrating elements such as a lack of save features and occasional gameplay errors. Overall, the game provides a charming, minimalist aesthetic with a challenging learning curve, though some feel it lacks polish and depth, making it more suitable as a brief diversion.
- “This game has a very interesting and satisfying movement mechanic, and I'm a sucker for movement-based games.”
- “Very smooth gameplay with interesting elements, such as orbiting space debris and varying planetary densities.”
- “The core lunar lander style gameplay is a lot of fun - the gravity mechanics and a solid control scheme make navigating the depths of space interesting even after hundreds of successful landings.”
- “There are a lot of weird gameplay errors in this game, like why do you spin so much you can't save yourself after being hit near a planet?”
- “The other 2 hours of gameplay were from trying over and over, and repeatedly failing, to complete the game's fifth and last map, which is absolutely frustrating.”
- “The mechanics are not well tuned (like playing bumper cars trying to land your ship).”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is engaging, set in a chaotic universe where players navigate through missions filled with tension and immersive narrative elements, such as mission comments and environmental notes. Players are drawn into a quest to escape an alien world and prevent a catastrophic event, with the gameplay emphasizing skill and high scores over mere completion. However, the limited number of missions and lack of an endless mode leave some players craving more content and replayability.
- “The comments at the beginning and end of the missions, as well as the little notes as you fly around, set the tone well.”
- “Here, you play in a chaotic universe - you've been lured onto an evil alien world through trickery and must blast off to continue your mission.”
- “It has a very austere mood, and I can easily get completely immersed in the game imagining the story behind your journey.”
- “My only complaints are with the size of the game: the four available missions slowly ramp up difficulty, adding aliens, massive asteroid belts, and orbital debris around planets, but they make me long for an endless mode of some kind - after playing all four missions, the only replay value really comes from playing the last mission over and over again.”
- “More content would help, such as more random easter eggs, more objects, and more mission types such as supply runs for ore, search and rescue, treasure hunts, and wealth accumulation in a given time.”
- “Very fun and beautiful game, okay controls, and you can make up your own story (if you want).”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and ambient qualities, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and setting a relaxing mood. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack's beauty and its ability to evoke emotions, with some even comparing it to iconic soundtracks like that of Final Fantasy VII. However, a few users noted that the music can become repetitive over time, suggesting a desire for more variety.
- “Amazing soundtrack worthy of comparison to that of FFVII's.”
- “I noticed they are also selling the official soundtrack and state it includes 5 tracks not featured in the game.”
- “The music is invaluable as well, the haunting soundtrack really sets the mood for a lonely journey through deep space.”
- “The game is fun, and features very good visual and sound design with a hypnotizing space ambient soundtrack.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability due to its fast-paced levels that change slightly with each playthrough, providing a fun experience despite the limited number of missions. While players appreciate the simplicity and calming aesthetic, many express a desire for more content or an endless mode, as the primary replay value tends to come from repeatedly playing the final mission. Overall, the replayability is considered decent, but it could benefit from additional levels or modes.
- “This game is simple, but it has a high replay value.”
- “The gameplay is very simple, but it has a lot of replay value, and I love the calming minimalist aesthetic.”
- “My only complaints are with the size of the game: the four available missions slowly ramp up difficulty, adding aliens, massive asteroid belts, and orbital debris around planets, but they make me long for an endless mode of some kind - after playing all four missions, the only replay value really comes from playing the last mission over and over again.”
- “- The replay value of dynamic 'flight x' is limited in my opinion.”
- “The levels are fast and will change (to an extent) every time you play them, so there's solid replay value.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their stunning beauty and calming minimalist aesthetic, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. However, some users noted an unpolished, prototype feel that detracts from the overall visual presentation. Despite this, the artwork and sound design enhance the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for players seeking a serene atmosphere.
- “The visuals are absolutely stunning and the sound design is like a kitten purring within a sunbeam.”
- “Great relaxation game, good OST and pretty great visuals.”
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “I really like the artwork and the gameplay premise, but I wasn't expecting it to have the unpolished and unfinished prototype feel.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with players noting that it enhances the overall experience and encourages replayability, especially after mastering the controls. Many reviewers found the combination of atmosphere and gameplay to be particularly enjoyable.
- “After you finally master the controls, the atmosphere this game creates will have you replaying it over and over.”
- “I enjoyed the atmosphere and the gameplay.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its compelling narrative centered on calamity and the journey of rebuilding, which resonates deeply with players. Many reviewers express a strong connection to the story, with some rating it exceptionally high and expressing a desire to revisit its most poignant moments.
- “Good gravitational modeling, touching story of calamity and rebuilding.”
- “11/10, would reenact the most heartbreaking scene in serenity again.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game has been criticized as lacking, with comparisons made to the frustrating experience of "Getting Over It" but without the comedic value, resulting in a blend that feels more tedious than entertaining.
- “Asteroids + an unfunny Getting Over It.”
- “Asteroids + an unfunny Getting Over It.”