Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom
- June 4, 2021
- Stage Clear Studios
Get on Steam"Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom" is a semi-open world action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic town, where players battle hordes of zombies and monsters as teen survivors Jack, Quint, June, or Dirk. The goal is to stop Malondre from obtaining the Staff of Doom, using each character's unique combat skills and summoning allies in battle. The game features couch co-op for up to four players and a horde mode to tackle waves of enemies. Players can also craft upgrades and face giant bosses from the animated series.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a fun bonding experience for parents and children, making it a great first game for kids.
- The combat system and third-person perspective are engaging, allowing players to enjoy the action without missing key elements.
- The environments and character dialogues are enjoyable, especially for fans of the show, with a rewarding crafting and leveling system.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and fails to save progress, leading to a frustrating experience.
- There are significant bugs, including language issues and controller recognition problems, making the game unplayable for some users.
- The game can feel short and lacks certain expected features, such as online multiplayer and specific endgame content.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-integrated into the game, featuring a mix of friends and foes from the universe, with fun characters and dialogues that keep players invested. While the main villain is considered somewhat basic, the overall narrative and environments effectively capture the essence of the source material. Players appreciate the rewarding crafting and leveling system, which encourages exploration and enhances the storytelling experience.
“I wanted to at least complete the main story mode to give a proper review; I really had fun with this game. I'm super into the show and the books, but not exactly on the whole action RPG formula (although this one reminded me a lot of Mercenary Kings, and that game rocks), so that says how well the characters can carry you along to keep you hooked.”
“Good: the characters and dialogues are fun, even if the villain is a bit basic, but she serves her purpose nicely. The environments look amazing considering they tried to imitate the look of the show; the crafting/leveling system based on collecting experience/bolts is really engaging and rewarding, inviting you to explore and have fun with whatever side missions they throw at you.”
“The combat is a nice third-person perspective that shows most of the screen, so you won't miss a thing, and the story incorporates both friends and foes in the universe.”
“The story incorporates both friends and foes in the universe, but it feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“I wanted to enjoy the main story mode, but it didn't capture my interest as much as I hoped, despite my love for the show and the books.”
“The characters are supposed to carry the story, but they often feel one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its lack of stability, with multiple users reporting numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay and contribute to a frustrating experience.
“Super frustrating game that is incredibly buggy.”
“Super buggy.”
“Super frustrating game that is incredibly buggy.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging crafting and leveling system, encouraging exploration and enjoyment of side missions without the interference of microtransactions. Players appreciate the fun characters and dialogues, as well as the visually impressive environments that reflect the show's aesthetic. The variety of unique weapons and outfits enhances the gameplay experience, allowing each character to feel distinct despite shared outfit designs.
“The characters and dialogues are fun, even if the villain is a bit basic, but she serves her purpose nicely. The environments look amazing considering they tried to imitate the look of the show. The crafting and leveling system based on collecting experience and bolts is really engaging and rewarding; it invites you to explore and have fun with whatever side missions they throw at you. Normally, these days it would be disturbed by annoying microtransaction deals, but here you just gotta play. The various weapons and outfits with different stats you can get as a reward are quite awesome and unique, making each character's gameplay stand out, and I love that most of the time it's all about breaking whatever you want.”
