Last Labyrinth

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 35 reviews
  • story
  • grinding
  • atmosphere
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Last Labyrinth struggles to deliver an engaging VR escape room experience, marred by sluggish gameplay mechanics, repetitive level design, and inconsistent puzzle quality. Though the game's mysterious premise and multiple endings hold promise, the novelty of its VR features quickly fades. Overpriced and lacking replay value, Last Labyrinth falls short of providing the immersive experience players might hope for.
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"Last Labyrinth" is a VR escape-adventure game where players must communicate with Katia, a girl who speaks a fictional language, through body language to solve puzzles and escape. The game offers over 10 hours of gameplay, multiple endings, and is developed by a team of Japanese veterans behind classics like ICO and Shadow of the Colossus. It supports Rift, Vive, Index, and Windows MR.

  • PC
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Oculus Quest
  • Oculus Rift
  • Oculus VR
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR
  • Play​Station VR2
  • Windows Mixed Reality
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Reviews

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Last Labyrinth offers a unique and immersive VR experience with a strong atmosphere reminiscent of horror films like Saw, making it engaging for fans of the genre.
  • The puzzles are creatively designed and vary in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge that rewards problem-solving skills.
  • The game features high-quality graphics and sound design, contributing to an overall polished and well-crafted experience.
  • Many puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, with some lacking logical solutions, leading players to rely on online guides for assistance.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, particularly in sections that require players to redo puzzles multiple times to unlock all endings, which can become tedious.
  • The lack of a hint system or a way to skip previously completed puzzles can lead to a frustrating experience, especially when combined with slow character animations and lengthy death sequences.
  • story13 mentions

    The story in "Last Labyrinth" is often described as obscure and disconnected, leaving players confused about its narrative despite the game's intriguing premise and beautiful visuals. While some appreciate the challenge of piecing together the storyline through various endings, many feel that the lack of clarity and depth detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game presents a unique storytelling approach that may appeal to those who enjoy unraveling hidden narratives, but it may disappoint players seeking a more straightforward plot.

    • “The game is well crafted with beautiful visuals and a partner that makes you want to do your best to save her and find out the story behind it all.”
    • “The way that the storyline is presented is amazingly well done.”
    • “In conclusion, I think that if you want a challenge, and the price doesn't put you off ($40 at the time of this review), you should definitely play Last Labyrinth, especially if you enjoy the kind of game that's good at sneakily revealing a secret underlying story without being in your face about it.”
    • “And I really wanted to discover the story, but from some of the comments I've seen... it doesn't actually have one?”
    • “The game's story is incredibly disconnected and unclear.”
    • “You'll get your first 'ending' only a few hours into the game, having explored only a tiny fraction of the game's rooms and puzzles, and each ending shows you a piece of the storyline underlying Last Labyrinth.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in VR where physical interaction adds to the discomfort. The puzzles are often described as boring and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement, especially during the replaying required to unlock additional endings. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, making the game feel less valuable.

    • “Especially on VR where it requires you to crane your neck down to interact with the board, it's a tedious and irritating section.”
    • “The puzzles are for the most part extremely boring and tedious.”
    • “Once you're done with all the puzzles, the game goes into a loop where you can collect the rest of the endings and it's super tedious replaying old puzzles to do so.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with comparisons to the horror elements of the Saw movies and commendations for its beautiful animation and art design. Players appreciate the effective use of contrasts and the overall mysterious ambiance, enhanced by engaging puzzles and a charming companion character.

    • “Amazing horror atmosphere if you like the Saw movies.”
    • “Lovely contrasts executed well, together with the irie atmosphere!”
    • “The rest of the game has great puzzles, a lot of mystery and atmosphere, and a lovely companion that helps you out or just wanders around exploring and commenting on things.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their originality and ability to create a foreboding atmosphere that complements the sound design. However, some reviews describe them as mediocre or mid-range, suggesting that they do not stand out significantly and may not justify a higher price point. Overall, the visuals are well-crafted but may not appeal to everyone.

    • “Graphics are great; they feel foreboding and mesh very well with the sound design. Not only that, but all the assets seem pretty original, which is another big plus, as a lot of horror games nowadays just copy-paste assets from other places.”
    • “The game is well crafted with beautiful visuals, and a partner that makes you want to do your best to save her and uncover the story behind it all, even though you can't understand her.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the immersive experience of the game.”
    • “The graphics are mediocre and not worth more than $5.00, and that's only if you enjoy boring, tedious puzzles.”
    • “The visuals feel outdated and lack any real detail, making the game less immersive.”
    • “I was disappointed by the graphics; they look like something from a decade ago.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its quality and seamless transitions, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers express optimism for the developer's future projects, believing that with adequate resources, they could create something truly exceptional.

    • “The music and transition scenes are very nice, along with the good sound.”
    • “I hope the developer works on other projects, because with the music, scenes, designs, and other elements, it feels like they could create something truly great if they had the time and resources.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it feels like it was an afterthought rather than a key component of the game.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for transforming a frustrating AI interaction from a previous game into a central mechanic, leading to player dissatisfaction and a negative perception of the character involved.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are innovative and engaging, transforming frustrating elements into a core part of the experience.”
    • “The AI interactions add a unique layer to the gameplay, making each puzzle feel dynamic and challenging.”
    • “But it turns out they took the most annoying part of Yorda (the part where you fight with an AI to get it to help you solve a puzzle) and turned it into an entire game mechanic.”
    • “But because of this gameplay, I hate her.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is noted for evoking strong feelings, with players expressing that it can induce a sense of discomfort or sadness, but in a way that is ultimately rewarding or impactful.

    • “Made me feel horrible in a good way.”
    • “The story resonated with me on a personal level, evoking deep emotions.”
    • “I found myself tearing up during several key moments; it was incredibly moving.”
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