Last Man Standing

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Last Man Standing is a multiplayer survival shooter game. It was developed by Free Reign Entertainment and was released on March 29, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Last Man Standing is an adrenaline fueled non-stop shoot out where players must outwit, outgun and outplay opponents to ultimately be crowned the Last Man Standing in a massive dynamic warzone. Players are thrown into the battlefield with up to 100 other players fighting each other and searching the environment for weaponry and attachments to enhance your tactical style and get the edge in competi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 6,437 reviews

gameplay141 positive mentions

optimization105 negative mentions

Free-to-play alternative to PUBG with solid core gameplay mechanics
Variety of weapons with customization and attachments
Active and fairly polished UI with good multiplayer modes (solo, duo, squad)

Poor optimization causing frequent crashes, lag, and low framerates even on decent PCs
Excessive loading and waiting times before matches start
Game is infested with hackers and cheating is rampant without effective anti-cheat measures

gameplay
421 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
55%
12%
The gameplay is generally described as fast-paced, fun, and accessible, especially for a free-to-play title, with solid gun mechanics and a good balance of shoot-and-loot action reminiscent of PUBG and H1Z1. However, many users criticize issues such as bugs, crashes, hitbox inconsistencies, unbalanced or clunky mechanics (like healing and shielding), and frequent hacker problems, which detract from the overall experience. While some praise its smoothness and potential, the gameplay still needs refinement, better optimization, and additional features to reach the quality of more established battle royale games.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and intense, with the shrinking play area forcing players closer and closer together as the game progresses.”
- “Gameplay is tight and very creative, playing into the plot perfectly.”
- “Shooting is tight and responsive and the gameplay seems like it will never lose its thrill, with you constantly needing to run from the fast encroaching barrier or having to deal with hostile players; this game will go down in the history books.”
- “Awful movement, mechanics, gameplay, customization, map, and much more.”
- “Long shots work just with the sniper rifle (1 weapon), proning, crouching don't help at all, weapon damage unbalanced, you don't even have time to react; in 2 hits you're down and dead even with the biggest level armor in the game, sound mechanics kinda broken, 4/10 would not recommend at all.”
- “The gameplay mechanics aren't working as they should and the aiming and killing other players takes a very long time, which I personally don't like.”
graphics
392 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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User opinions on the graphics of the game are mixed, ranging from "great" and "decent for a free-to-play" to "terrible," "poorly optimized," and "dated." While some praise the visuals as good or even better than comparable games like PUBG, many highlight significant issues such as lag, crashes, lack of proper optimization, and graphical glitches, especially on lower-end PCs. Overall, the graphics are acceptable for a free game but require improvement and better performance optimization.
- “The graphics and performance - the game is beautiful especially being free to play and it also runs much better than you would expect with solid framerates all throughout the game.”
- “When you turn the graphics on ultra, the game looks very realistic and very beautiful.”
- “I really liked it because the concept is very nice and also it has very good graphics for a free game!!!”
- “It wanted to be PUBG, but it ended up being a lonely walking simulator with guns no one fired; its graphics were the visual equivalent of instant oatmeal and it got delisted faster than players could uninstall it.”
- “This game is a poor man's PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds with even worse animations, gun sounds, map design, microtransactions out the ass, graphics that look like a budget Xbox 360 game, and the most cancerous loading times I've seen in a while for a free to play game.”
- “Complete trash, the graphics are awful; when you look at the sky you go blind, when you go inside you can't see anything because it's too dark; if you turn your brightness up you are even more blind when you go outside; this game is a mess.”
optimization
287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
47%
37%
The game's optimization is widely criticized as poor to terrible, with frequent reports of low FPS, crashes, stuttering, long load times, and instability even on mid to high-end PCs. While some users praise its performance relative to similar free-to-play battle royale games, the consensus is that significant optimization improvements are needed to enhance playability, especially for low-end and older hardware.
- “It is free-to-play and is optimized very well, unlike some other games like PUBG, and it has great graphics!”
- “The game is optimized perfectly fine, I have 8 GB of RAM, an i5-2320, and a GTX 1050, running the game on ultra settings smoothly.”
- “Last Man Standing has potential, graphics are good, gameplay is decent, well optimized, and it's free.”
- “Extremely poor optimization of game, they should have done something about it before releasing.”
- “The game's optimization is so bad that you probably won't be able to run it on any system with a low profile GPU.”
- “It is very poorly optimized, I have an Asus 1060 Strix with 6GB of VRAM and FPS can get as high as 110 but as low as 60-70's.”
stability
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game is widely reported as buggy and unstable, with frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches affecting gameplay, matchmaking, controls, and graphics. While some users find it fun despite these issues, many criticize its lack of optimization, server problems, and presence of hackers, which hinder the overall experience. Although the developers seem to be working on fixes, the current stability remains a significant drawback.
- “It runs smooth, not buggy, and open world.”
- “Great free-to-play game runs great on an old i5 2400 with an R9 270, 8GB RAM, running at high settings 1080p above 60fps.”
- “Other than that, the game runs great, better than Player Unknown's.”
- “Crashes/freezes and stuttering during gameplay, often during crucial fights.”
- “More so the game gets a black screen every now and again when loading into a server and freezes. In addition to this, the game once loaded into a match is horrendous because the screen just freezes.”
- “The loading screen takes very long to load, plus the 3-minute wait for a game, and it's buggy; upon loading into the map, my character started shaking left and right uncontrollably.”
monetization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The monetization of this game is heavily criticized as an overpriced, pervasive cash grab focused mainly on cosmetic microtransactions, with many users fearing future pay-to-win elements. While some acknowledge that current purchases don't impact gameplay balance, widespread complaints highlight aggressive marketing, poor value, and the developer's reputation for abandoning games after monetizing them. Overall, the microtransaction system detracts significantly from the game's appeal.
- “Microtransactions: yes, there are microtransactions but they do not make the players overpowered. You can also get these boosts without paying. As for coming high in the leaderboard of a game, you get rewards, such as crates that give you boosts.”
- “This game is pretty fun, and in-game purchases are for cosmetics only, so this game is not pay-to-win.”
- “Love the attachments, gunplay, and no pay-to-win microtransactions, just cosmetics.”
- “Uninspired, absolute cash grab.”
- “This game is a poor man's PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds with even worse animations, gun sounds, map design, microtransactions out the ass, graphics that look like a budget Xbox 360 game, and the most cancerous loading times I've seen in a while for a free-to-play game.”
- “They are known for ripping people off and pushing microtransactions like their lives depend on it.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
4%
The game's humor is highlighted by funny taunts, playful moments in squad play, and amusing in-game experiences that promote laughter with friends. While some users mention frustrating encounters, the overall tone is lighthearted and the community often contributes to the fun atmosphere. The comedic appeal is enhanced by quirky gameplay elements and entertaining interactions.
- “This game is just hilarious and I really suggest you should try it out, fun as hell.”
- “This game is meant for squad play because there can be some pretty funny moments to laugh with your friends :d.”
- “10 of 10 game just too much funny with friends trolling everybody with voice chat.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The story aspect of the game is largely described as minimal or nonexistent, with many users noting it lacks a traditional narrative and instead focuses on gameplay. Some mention a background or thematic context, but overall the emphasis is on survival, action, and creative gameplay rather than a developed plot.
- “Gameplay is tight and very creative, playing into the plot perfectly.”
- “The epic story of this game is Dante's Inferno... but he's fighting for his life in an epic survival/horror way!”
- “Good game overall, well made, great game and good back story. I recommend it to YouTubers and other enthusiasts.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Like playing 'Temple Runner' for the story.”
- “What story?”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
Grinding in this game is widely described as tedious, slow, and repetitive, often requiring excessive time spent running or farming for loot, cosmetics, and progression. The lack of loot respawn and aggressive player behavior exacerbate the grind, making progression feel frustrating and heavily time-consuming, with customization often locked behind a paywall or long grind.
- “It’s not always easy to aim or control your character, which can be a bit of a letdown when you’re in the middle of a big fight, and the overall progression system feels a bit slow, so earning new gear and leveling up can be a bit grindy.”
- “All you have to do is keep running. Nothing special about it, but I don't recommend this game to others; it has too much grinding and running and is just a waste of time.”
- “Grinding is painful. All character customization is locked behind a paywall unless you want to spend hours grinding for lootboxes and money.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is notably absent or barely audible, with no background soundtrack in the main menu or during gameplay, contributing to a bland experience. Additionally, players often disrupt voice chat by playing loud, inappropriate music or sounds, and the inability to mute individuals exacerbates this issue. Overall, the sound design lacks polish and the game could benefit from a proper in-game soundtrack and better voice chat controls.
- “Lots of people are talking together and some are playing music, so basically people just having a good time before killing each other.”
- “The game could use a soundtrack.”
- “There's apparently in-game music and there's an option for its volume, however I have never been able to hear it.”
- “There is no music in the game during downtime; when you spectate someone, you don't hear anything.”
- “There's apparently in-game music and an option for its volume, but I have never been able to hear it.”
- “The main menu feels very boring and could use some background music or a soundtrack.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game offers good replayability, supported by features like a leveling system and smooth combat, making it enjoyable even in its alpha stage. Some users note potential issues with hacks or bugs, but overall it remains more playable and infinitely replayable compared to similar open-world games.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “There is a leveling system that enhances replayability.”
- “Despite being in alpha, the game has good replayability and shows potential.”
- “Replayability: if you're using hacks and bots, maybe.”
- “Does it have replayability?”
- “There is a leveling system for replayability.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The atmosphere is generally perceived as weak and unimmersive, making the game feel fake and difficult to engage with. While controls like aiming and zooming are praised, the overall ambiance lacks the authentic feel found in games like PUBG.
- “Last Man Standing has the right control (for example, aim to zoom), and PUBG has the right atmosphere and feel.”
- “You get a feeling you play something fake and you can't get into the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Atmosphere 3/10”
- “Last Man Standing has the right control (for example aim to zoom) and PUBG has the right atmosphere and feel.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game emotionally engaging and amusing, eliciting a mix of positive feelings and playful frustration toward the developers' creative decisions. The emotional experience is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- “That really made me feel good to see that.”