Last Minute Shopping

  • December 14, 2023
83%
Game Brain Score Based on 72 reviews
  • graphics
  • optimization
  • humor
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Last Minute Shopping is a chaotic “first-person shopper” where players must face one of mankind’s most difficult tasks: Getting lost in a legally distinct furniture store. Filled to the brim with wacky physics, procedurally generated layouts, and Swedish!

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
gameplay1 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and chaotic shopping experience that accurately simulates the stress of finding items in a furniture store.
  • The physics and humor in the game are enjoyable, making it a unique and entertaining experience.
  • It's free to play, providing good replay value despite its flaws.
  • The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to low frame rates and frequent crashes.
  • Many players find the controls and mechanics frustrating, particularly the shopping cart's behavior and the lack of a tutorial.
  • The game can be overly stressful due to the time limit and the difficulty in locating items, which may detract from the fun.
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics in the game are visually appealing, even at lower settings, but players have reported issues with the graphics settings not saving and poor optimization, leading to performance problems on certain hardware. While the game can look great on lower-end systems, it struggles to maintain a smooth frame rate, particularly on older graphics cards.

    • “I played this on Steam Deck, and had to run it at 'very low' graphics, but the game still looks great!”
    • “The graphics drop down doesn't change anything, and half the time resets itself to ultra when restarting or exiting the pause menu.”
    • “Sadly, the game was not very enjoyable at less than 30 fps (GTX 1060) as it seems rather poorly optimized for its graphics.”
    • “It should run smoothly on my graphics card even though it is a little dated by now.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and frame rates below 30 fps, even on capable hardware like the GTX 1060. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the lack of optimization significantly detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game's performance needs some serious attention, though.”
    • “It should run smoothly on my graphics card, even though it is a little dated by now.”
    • “The optimization is non-existent.”
    • “Games performance needs some serious attention though.”
    • “Sadly, the game was not very enjoyable on less than 30 fps (GTX 1060) as the game seems rather poorly optimized for its graphics.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the announcer's lines and item descriptions, others find the voiceovers annoying and repetitive, diminishing the comedic effect over time. Overall, the humor may not sustain its appeal through multiple playthroughs.

    • “The only good part was the announcer and the funny item descriptions.”
    • “The humor in the game keeps you engaged and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns make every moment enjoyable.”
    • “The voiceover from the speakers was not funny; it was just annoying.”
    • “The attempts at humor fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
    • “I expected some clever jokes, but instead, I was met with cringeworthy puns.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as simple and enjoyable, with a focus on fun mechanics and engaging physics.

    • “Simple, fun gameplay and physics.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its fantastic quality, though some users express a desire for it to match the faster tempo showcased in the trailer. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience but could benefit from more dynamic pacing.

    • “The music is fantastic, but I wish it sped up like it does in the trailer.”
    • “You need a soundtrack for the sounds.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The background tracks are forgettable and don't enhance the gameplay.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.

    • “There is no story to speak of.”
    • “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
    • “The storyline is completely absent.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe optimization issues and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite its promising concept, the overall experience is marred by instability and jankiness.

    • “Terrible optimization, horribly buggy and janky.”
    • “Cool idea, but too buggy to work.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Replayability is considered high due to the game's engaging nature, though some players note that the limited variety of announcer lines can lead to monotony after repeated plays. Overall, it offers a fun experience in a short timeframe, especially given its free price point.

    • “Overall, this is a silly 15-minute game with a good amount of replay value, and you can't beat the price of free.”
    • “Replayability is high, but my smallest grievance with it is that there aren't as many announcer lines, so it could get a bit annoying in a not-funny way after halfway through the second play.”
    • “Replayability is high, but my biggest issue is that there aren't enough announcer lines, which can become annoying in a not-funny way after the second playthrough.”
    • “The game has decent replayability, but the lack of variety in missions makes it feel repetitive after a few runs.”
    • “While the game offers multiple endings, the core gameplay loop doesn't change much, leading to a sense of monotony after the initial excitement.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
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