Last Island of Survival
- December 5, 2019
- HK Hero Entertainment Co., Limited
- 186h median play time
"Last Island of Survival" is an action-packed open-world survival game with good mechanics and sensational graphics, but be prepared for lots of grinding, numerous bugs, and intrusive advertisements. The game creates a highly emotional experience, challenging players to figure out how they would survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Despite its flaws, the game's mix of humor and survival elements make for an engaging, if sometimes frustrating, experience.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and gameplay, providing a fun survival experience similar to Rust.
- The crafting and building mechanics are engaging, allowing players to create and customize their bases.
- The game offers a variety of activities, including raiding, gathering resources, and teaming up with friends.
- The game frequently crashes and has significant lag issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Players often lose their hard-earned progress due to the base decay mechanic, which requires constant maintenance.
- There is a prevalence of hackers and cheaters, which undermines the competitive experience and fairness of the game.
- graphics684 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users, with many praising their quality and realism, particularly in comparison to other mobile games like PUBG. However, numerous players report issues with lag, crashes, and poor optimization, especially on lower-end devices, which detracts from the overall experience. Some users express disappointment with recent updates that have negatively impacted graphics quality, while others highlight the need for better graphical settings and performance improvements.
“I love the graphics and the costume design in the game.”
“The graphics are amazing, game is well optimized, can be better with improvements in optimization.”
“This game is very good, its graphics are very nice the game has multiplayer mode which makes it more interesting.”
“The graphics are horrible even for a mobile game and there's way too much aim assist; you don't even have to aim if they are on your screen, you just have to shoot and it'll hit.”
“This game is very good before this update but now it has gone very bad graphics and all; please sir take back that game before one.”
“The graphics and the running animation are like PUBG, but the gameplay is absolutely Minecraft.”
- gameplay377 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its addictive nature, mechanics, and graphics, likening it to popular titles like Rust. However, numerous issues such as lag, bugs, unbalanced PvP mechanics, and a pay-to-win model have been highlighted as significant drawbacks, detracting from the overall experience. Players also expressed frustration over server stability, the impact of hackers, and the game's maintenance mechanics, which can lead to the loss of progress and resources.
“The gameplay is superb, the controls are good, the graphics are also good, but it's full of bugs, especially when building.”
“Gameplay is thrilling and time-hooking.”
“I love this game so much, I'm legit addicted to it; it's like three of my favorite games put into one: Rust build mechanics and weapons, PUBG graphics, and zombies like DayZ.”
“The lag in this game ruins the entire gameplay.”
“Gameplay is garbage; the melee system is broken. Players can melee you from 5 feet away in some occasions, even if you leave the area, you still take damage.”
“This game is terrible; they use rust gameplay for their ads and made the game look almost exactly like rust.”
- stability294 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and lag issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the prevalence of hackers and the developers' focus on cosmetic updates rather than addressing these critical stability problems. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by technical issues that make it difficult to enjoy.
“Considering it's simply Rust for mobile, the game runs great.”
“This game is so worth it, no bugs, no glitches; PvP is a little hard when you use melee, but overall, amazing game!”
“Overall a good game, no glitches or bugs so far.”
“The game is barely playable; servers often disconnect, it has lots of lag and desync issues, options for changing graphics are buggy, and sometimes you fail to load in indefinitely or until you are killed.”
“The game constantly freezes on my Galaxy S10+ since the last update came.”
“This game is so buggy. I can't even enter it when I press start; the game freezes.”
- optimization108 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting persistent lag, crashes, and performance issues even on higher-end devices. Many users express frustration over the developers' focus on cosmetic updates rather than addressing core optimization problems, leading to a subpar gaming experience. Overall, significant improvements in optimization are needed to enhance gameplay and accommodate a broader range of devices.
“Graphics are amazing, the game is well optimized, can be better with improvements in optimization.”
“I would like to see more updates and optimization.”
“Amazing game, such potential but optimization is key, I've seen efforts but it needs fine-tuning.”
“The game is not optimized at all really.”
“I use to enjoy this game a lot, but then I realized you lag 24/7, hackers everywhere, so many glitches, company constantly making new skins to earn money but never put the money into fixing all the stuff that needs to be fixed, mainly the lag, rendering of big enemy bases, needs major optimization but the company is too worried about making money to line their pockets than fixing the issues.”
“This game has the potential to be great but the lack of optimization is ruining it; my Redmi Note 8 lags everywhere.”
- grinding99 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive time and resources required to progress, often leading to feelings of futility when their hard work is undone by raids or hackers. While some players find the grinding enjoyable and addictive, especially in cooperative play, others criticize it for being repetitive and punishing, particularly for beginners who struggle to compete against more experienced or pay-to-win players. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, the grinding mechanics need balancing to enhance the overall experience.
“Thousands of hours spent grinding talent points basically made worthless.”
“It's sad to see all your hard work and effort and hours of grinding just be gone in one day.”
“The game itself is awesome and runs fine but when the pay-to-win players show up at your base after 3 days of grinding and destroy and loot your whole base, you know it's time to stop playing this game.”
- monetization72 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 58 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who describe it as a blatant cash grab focused on in-app purchases and ads rather than improving gameplay. Many players feel disadvantaged if they do not engage in microtransactions, leading to a perception of a pay-to-win environment, while others express frustration over the use of misleading advertisements that feature gameplay from other games like Rust. Overall, the game's monetization practices are seen as detrimental to the user experience, overshadowing its potential enjoyment.
“You don't need to make in-game purchases; I do like the glider though.”
“Great game, very fun, very much like Rust. The game is worth playing, no ads, no need to buy in-game; it has more than enough. Really an open-world game, really a craft and build anywhere game.”
“I like it a lot, definitely a lot like Rust if people were wondering. No ads or anything, very proud of the devs!”
“The current state makes the game feel like a blatant cash grab rather than the premium experience it could be.”
“Spent a lot of money in this game with hopes to help development, they focus more on cash grabs than fixing the game.”
“It's a cash grab with no hope because they fix nothing.”
- story56 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and backstory. While some appreciate the survival elements and multiplayer aspects, the absence of a cohesive storyline detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration over repetitive missions and a sense of aimlessness. Suggestions for improvement include adding a campaign mode and enhancing the quest system to provide a more immersive and rewarding gameplay experience.
“As per my view, it's a great game; its storyline is well set, the game graphics are very nice, and it has a multiplayer mode which makes it more interesting. We can make our team and survive, and many more.”
“Fun game like a real-life one where we have to survive and do all the things like the world has been started. The story should be about a man who finds a new island, but due to a thunderstorm, he crashes and now has to survive by cutting trees, building houses, and upgrading them. There are also zombies.”
“It's a good game; I just couldn't really do anything. The first quest gun got killed and stolen, and ever since, every time I try to craft a gun, it all gets taken, so all in all, not worth playing.”
“No story, nothing. Just destroy each other's base like it's not an apocalypse but a war against each other. That's all it offers in 5GB.”
“I really hate games that have no storyline in them. For new players, a different lobby should be arranged because it's really hard to match up to the old players; they would just shoot me if they saw me.”
“Jesus Christ, this game has changed so much that it is even more trash than before. Now it doesn't have any missions like before to introduce you to the game. You have to find the missions through some wild menu, and even then the missions are extremely long, so you basically die from starvation or thirst before you can gather anything.”
- music25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players finding it annoying, overly loud, and often stuck on a loop even when the game fails to load. Many users expressed frustration over the lack of options to mute or adjust the volume, and the ambient sounds were described as immersion-breaking. Overall, the music detracts significantly from the gaming experience, contributing to a sense of dissatisfaction among players.
“When I opened it, it was just a purple screen with music playing.”
“Music plays from time to time and it's super immersion-breaking for me.”
“Game art and map design: 9/10 music: 7/10 gameplay for free-to-play players: 3/10 gameplay for pay-to-win players: 9/10 lower end phone capability: 2/10 graphic and gameplay settings: 5/10 customer support: 6/10 bugs and devs responses: 7/10 item balance and dev response: 9/10 base building and raiding: 10/10 devs response to cheaters: 2/10 game is basically Rust for mobile.”
“No sounds, no music.”
“Didn't even make it into the game, has a 1.4GB update prior to playing that comes packaged with a really basic loop of music and no mute button!”
“Its ridiculously loud, nobody needs the music that loud and you can't turn it down; it's annoying.”
- humor20 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often highlighted as a key aspect, with players finding amusement in the absurdities of gameplay, such as the equal speed of characters regardless of weaponry and the quirky mechanics of raiding. However, the presence of hackers and performance issues detracts from the fun, leading to frustration that sometimes overshadows the comedic elements. Overall, while many players enjoy the humorous moments, they also express a desire for improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“Most hilarious things are your speed in empty handed and weapon handed are the same, so enemy chasing after you can kill you just fine. For traveling this huge map, you can build a motorbike, helicopter, four-wheeler, etc. from blueprints upon learning, but there's no option for making a bicycle that can give you a speed advantage over your enemy.”
“Rthe game is very funny to play, especially with friends, and there are a lot of things you can do in the game.”
“It was a fun experience to play, and I loved the building, combat, and action. I got to kill some people and have fun with my friends, and I laughed at some funny moments, so yeah, it was great.”
“There's nothing funny at all when you're just a newbie facing pro glider players.”
“It's not funny at all when FPS drops after the update; please fix this.”
“Too many hackers in this game; it's not funny anymore. I've spent over 2000 hours, and there are no updates for game performance. This game is not optimized.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, describing it as both heart-wrenching and exhilarating, with moments of deep attachment and frustration. While some find the gameplay initially boring, they report that it becomes engaging as they progress, leading to feelings of excitement and heartbreak, particularly when facing setbacks like base raids. However, technical issues such as server disconnections detract from the overall experience, leaving some players feeling disappointed.
“Absolutely heart-wrenching yet exhilarating gameplay.”
“Made me feel the worst way I've ever felt from a game.”
“I stay up late at night just to make my base stronger, then in the morning I woke up, my base got raided and I got nothing left... this is so heartbreaking.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's current state, citing issues like cheating, lag, and a lack of engaging content as significant barriers to replayability. Many believe that improvements, such as the introduction of primitive weapons and better resource collection, could enhance the game's longevity and enjoyment. Overall, the sentiment suggests that without addressing these concerns, the game's replayability is severely hindered.
“The game is dying... you all need to focus on making this game more playable, but what you've been doing is just to make money.”
“Fix the game: annoying lag, cheaters, too many updates focused on skins, and not enough on making the game playable for actual players. If these issues are fixed, maybe the game can be more enjoyable and attract more players.”
“Just need bug fixes and a little pay-to-win optimization. If future updates don't address these issues, my review will be edited to 1 star and I will delete the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, drawing strong comparisons to the immersive and gritty environment of "Rust," which many players find difficult to replicate.
“The atmosphere and feeling are very much like Rust, which is hard to replicate.”
“The immersive environment draws you in and makes every moment feel intense.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for exploration.”