Last Rose

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Last Rose is a single player role playing game. It was developed by phil and was released on August 30, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Last Rose is a turn-based RPG set in a weird yet cute world, filled with all sorts of cute yet weird beings. In the past few weeks the waters have turned sour, the forests are dying; all due to a plague sweeping the land, in the form of an endless rose garden. Two lost souls were chained together and sent to find the reason behind this corruption (or blessing). On your way you'll meet a group of…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story7 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Engaging and intriguing story with interesting plot twists and well-developed characters.
Unique and enjoyable battle system with strategic use of status effects and rotating party mechanics.
Charming hand-drawn art style with many quality cutscenes and appealing character designs.

Relatively short gameplay length with limited replay value and lack of optional content or exploration.
Combat can become repetitive and lacks significant challenge, allowing for easy auto-piloting through encounters.
Some music tracks are repetitive and not particularly memorable, affecting overall atmosphere.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The story is praised for its engaging plot twists, well-developed and likable characters, and humorous dialogue, which maintain player interest throughout. While the narrative is sometimes described as basic, the unique art style and cliffhanger ending generate excitement for future sequels or DLC. Overall, the story is considered the game’s strongest aspect, successfully encouraging continued play and anticipation.
- “Good story, funny characters, and a cliffhanger that makes me intrigued about a possible sequel or DLC.”
- “I haven't beaten the game yet, but there have been several interesting plot twists with great character interactions in between.”
- “I genuinely enjoyed the story itself and the fact that it sets up some very interesting events at the end. The developer has stated they wish to continue to support the game with free DLC, which makes me excited to see where the story and characters will be headed in the future.”
- “Story is basic.”
- “The game's saving grace is without a doubt the story, which managed to keep me playing for longer than I would've considered otherwise, but unfortunately wasn't enough to keep me hooked.”
- “If I had one criticism it is that early on you could find extra items by exploring an area thoroughly and around the middle of the story that tapers off.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, featuring funny characters and dialogue that blend effectively with its unique horror-themed setting. While some find the humor a bit old-fashioned, its charm and rare, engaging moments of comedy enhance the story and keep players intrigued. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal and pacing.
- “There's a lot of funny dialogue, and that combined with the unique horror-esque setting really makes it stand out.”
- “It's very rare for me to actually read the text in these games, but I have to say that I enjoyed the game's sense of humor and dialogue.”
- “The humor and horror coexist very well!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music is generally well-received, with memorable tracks like the "Sweethearts" theme and battle music that complement the game's tone. However, some find the soundtrack repetitive and not particularly outstanding overall, though it remains enjoyable enough to consider purchasing.
- “I love 'Sweethearts'; that theme song is a banger.”
- “The music was really nice; I mostly remember the battle theme, which adds to the goofy characters.”
- “I would maybe even buy the soundtrack if it isn't too expensive for my taste.”
- “Only about the other music I can't say much right now, while it definitely didn't annoy me it seems it's not what I remember.”
- “The combat is interesting, but the graphics and combat music really detract from it.”
- “I would maybe even buy the soundtrack if it isn't too expensive for my taste and I don't know when I said that the last time.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics feature a unique, charming, and crisp art style with lots of original artwork that adds personality to the world and characters. However, some users feel that the graphics, along with combat music, detract from the overall combat experience.
- “Lots of original artwork.”
- “The art style is charming and crisp and lends a lot of personality to the world and the characters that populate it.”
- “Awesome story and developed characters, the art style is very unique.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging battle system and unique mechanics, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some users find the gameplay repetitive despite these strengths.
- “I am also really enjoying the game's battle system and the mechanics that surround it.”
- “Awesome story and developed characters, the art style is very unique, great gameplay mechanics.”
- “Very repetitive gameplay.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the character development for its distinctive hand-drawn art and well-designed characters, with particular appreciation for the character Ada.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a short playtime of around 4 hours and lacks replay value or additional side activities, limiting its overall replayability.
- “You can finish it in around 4 hours, but the game does not offer any replay value or side activities.”