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.
Reviews
- The game provides a fun bonding experience for parents and children, making it a great choice for family play.
- The combat system and engaging story, along with the vibrant environments, are enjoyable for fans of the show and books.
- The crafting and leveling system is rewarding, encouraging exploration and replayability with unique weapons and outfits.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating and unplayable for many users.
- There are issues with language settings and controller support, leading to a poor user experience.
- Some players found the game to be too short and lacking in depth, which may disappoint those looking for a more extensive experience.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, featuring fun characters and dialogues that resonate with fans of the show and books. While the main villain is somewhat basic, the overall narrative successfully invites players to explore and enjoy side missions, supported by visually impressive environments. However, some minor bugs and usability issues detract slightly from the 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 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 the heck you want.”
“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.”
“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.”
“There are some bugs here and there, like the big mama screeching sound remaining after it explodes or getting out of it, and some boundaries and/or locations getting mixed up in the maps when doing missions. But nothing game-breaking or distracting.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Stability issues are a significant concern, detracting from overall enjoyment.
“Super frustrating game that is incredibly buggy.”
“Super buggy.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging crafting and leveling system that encourages exploration and enjoyment of side missions, while the vibrant environments successfully capture the show's aesthetic. Players appreciate the fun characters and dialogues, despite a somewhat basic villain, and enjoy the variety of unique weapons and outfits that enhance each character's gameplay experience. Overall, the absence of intrusive microtransactions allows for a more immersive and rewarding gaming experience.
“The characters and dialogues are fun, even if the villain is a bit basic; 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, inviting you to explore and enjoy the side missions. Unlike many games today, there are no annoying microtransaction deals; you just have to play. The various weapons and outfits with different stats 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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the game is off, with long stretches of dull gameplay that make it hard to stay invested.”
