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Last Inua

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57%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
character development, grinding
52% User Score Based on 118 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

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Last Inua is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Glowforth and was released on December 11, 2014. It received positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Last Inua is an award-winning 2D platform adventure game that follows the story of an Inuit family's fight for survival against a fearsome demon and the harsh elements of the Arctic. Featuring an immersive and emotional gameplay, players control two unique characters and solve fun puzzles while enjoying amazing handcrafted character animations and artwork inspired by Inuit mythology and modern game culture.

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews
story15 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The art direction and visuals are stunning, creating a beautiful and atmospheric experience.
  • The emotional core of the story, focusing on the father-son relationship, adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The unique abilities of the two characters provide interesting puzzle mechanics, allowing for creative problem-solving.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay, especially during precision-based sections.
  • The puzzles can feel repetitive and lack engagement, often relying on trial-and-error rather than clever design.
  • The game is short and lacks replayability, with a linear story that doesn't offer much depth or development.
  • story
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Last Inua" is set in a mystical arctic world inspired by Inuit mythology, following the journey of a father and son as they confront an evil spirit. While the game features beautiful visuals and a haunting soundtrack, the storytelling is often criticized for being underdeveloped, linear, and reliant on symbolism rather than direct narrative, leading to mixed feelings about its emotional impact. Overall, while some players appreciate the artistic elements and themes of family and survival, many find the story lacking depth and coherence, overshadowed by gameplay frustrations.

    • “Last Inua, developed by Glowforth and published by Wired Productions, is a 2D puzzle-platformer that strives to blend mythology, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling into a single, cohesive journey.”
    • “Set in a mystical, arctic world inspired by Inuit mythology, the game follows the story of Ataataq and his young son Hiko, as they navigate a world increasingly corrupted by the evil spirit Tonrar.”
    • “The story is original and the player is forced to go on and see what will happen to the poor Inua's family.”
    • “The story tries to tug at the heartstrings, with themes of family and survival, but it’s delivered so awkwardly that it ends up falling flat.”
    • “The storytelling is just plain bad... a black screen with a triangle and some text appearing with a little nagging voice ... it just feels so lazy ...”
    • “Unfortunately the story paired with said folklore is painfully weak and extremely predictable.”
  • gameplay
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and slow, often criticizing the clunky controls and repetitive puzzle mechanics. While some appreciate the unique character abilities and atmospheric elements, others feel that the gameplay lacks depth and engagement, making it less appealing for those seeking a more dynamic platforming experience. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing but ultimately hindered by its simplistic and sometimes frustrating mechanics.

    • “The gameplay structure revolves around puzzle-solving and environmental navigation using the unique abilities of each character.”
    • “Its engaging gameplay, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric soundtrack create an immersive experience that captivates players from start to finish.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics and artwork amidst tranquil platformer gameplay makes this game a hit.”
    • “Despite its strong conceptual foundation, Last Inua is not without its gameplay issues.”
    • “Some puzzles, while clever in design, are repeated in slightly varied forms too often, leading to a sense of mechanical monotony.”
    • “The gameplay completely sucks and is an active hindrance to the game at every turn, especially in the asinine 'trials' where, as the son, you fly about and collect orbs.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and atmospheric visuals, often described as stunning and well-crafted, particularly in the context of its snowy landscapes and hand-drawn elements. However, some players noted issues with glitches and minimalistic design that detracted from the overall experience, alongside frustrations with gameplay mechanics. While the visuals create an engaging atmosphere, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay shortcomings and control issues.

    • “Last Inua is a beautifully crafted action-adventure that combines stunning hand-drawn visuals with a compelling story rooted in Inuit mythology.”
    • “The very first thing we notice is the beautiful 2D graphics, very traditional and, at the same time, extremely modern and accurate.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics and artwork amidst tranquil platformer gameplay makes this game a hit.”
    • “Save your money, watch a playthrough on YouTube, and admire the visuals from a safe distance.”
    • “Limited control and graphic options.”
    • “Developer says: 'the game's language is determined by the language your machine is set in.' My OS is actually in English, but who cares... there are indeed no language settings whatsoever, as well as no graphic options.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric and evocative qualities that enhance the storytelling and immersive experience. While some players find the soundtrack haunting and fitting, others feel it can be jarring or underwhelming at times. Overall, the art and music are highlighted as strong points, contributing to the game's aesthetic appeal, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay and engagement.

    • “The audio design is just as evocative, with a haunting soundtrack that underscores the story’s somber tone.”
    • “Its engaging gameplay, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric soundtrack create an immersive experience that captivates players from start to finish.”
    • “The thing that separates this game from any other is its very well-told story, which is easily immersive with the relaxing music and cute graphics.”
    • “As far as I can tell, there's no Inuit music, and the storytelling triangle talks like a Sim.”
    • “No in-game settings for background, voice, or music sound.”
    • “In fact, any time the music kicked in for a moment, I found it very jarring and wanted it to go away (which it usually would).”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Last Inua" aims to deliver an emotionally rich experience centered on a father-son relationship, blending mythology and atmosphere. However, while it has moments of emotional depth, many players find these elements underdeveloped and overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and pacing issues, leading to a sense of frustration rather than a fulfilling emotional journey. Overall, the game offers artistic ambition but struggles to fully engage players on an emotional level.

    • “Last Inua, developed by Glowforth and published by Wired Productions, is a 2D puzzle-platformer that strives to blend mythology, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling into a single, cohesive journey.”
    • “The emotional core of the game is clearly intended to be the father-son relationship.”
    • “While its gameplay can be repetitive and its story sometimes underdeveloped, it remains a compelling experience for those who value artistry and emotional nuance in their games.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Last Inua" is characterized by its haunting beauty, blending stunning visuals and an evocative soundtrack to create a melancholic and immersive experience. While the game successfully evokes emotion through its mythological themes and snowy landscapes, some players feel that the overall execution is inconsistent, with gameplay elements that can detract from the otherwise captivating atmosphere. Overall, it is praised for its artistic design and emotional depth, making it a notable, if not flawless, atmospheric experience.

    • “Combined, the visuals and sound create an atmosphere that is quiet, melancholic, and often beautiful in its stillness.”
    • “It succeeds in crafting a haunting, beautiful world steeped in myth and emotion, and its visual and auditory design work together to create a uniquely immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Its engaging gameplay, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric soundtrack create an immersive experience that captivates players from start to finish.”
    • “A slow game with simple puzzles and decent atmosphere; it is a decent game, but there are better ones out there.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted by its quirky characters and absurd scenarios, such as running through a bear's colon, which adds a comedic touch to the narrative. However, while the gameplay is described as funny, it is also noted to be somewhat lacking in depth, with some mechanics being frustrating rather than entertaining.

    • “Finished in one sitting, so yeah, fairly short, but while it has clunky controls and funny wolf-looking characters, it was however fairly admirable, especially by narrative.”
    • “On a humorous note, at one point, you basically run through a bear's colon.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is marked by expressive designs and fluid animations, although the contemplative pace of the game limits the extent of character interactions and growth.

    • “The character designs are expressive, and the animations are fluid, though somewhat restrained due to the game’s more contemplative pace.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
    • “The choices you make don't seem to impact the characters in any significant way, leaving their arcs feeling flat.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, often requiring excessive time investment to progress. Some even suggest that it feels like a second life is needed to endure the grinding necessary for advancement.

    • “Then there are the puzzles, which somehow manage to be both repetitive and tedious.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability due to its linear story and static puzzles, which remain unchanged in subsequent playthroughs.

    • “There’s little in the way of replayability, as the story is linear and the puzzles don’t change from one playthrough to the next.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect stability. Overall, it remains an enjoyable experience despite these issues.

    • “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there; it is pleasant all the same.”
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Last Inua is a action game with horror theme.

Last Inua is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Last Inua was released on December 11, 2014.

Last Inua was developed by Glowforth.

Last Inua has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Last Inua is a single player game.

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