Last Stop

About

Last Stop is a single-player, third-person adventure game. The story follows three separate characters living in London, each with their own compelling narrative. Gameplay involves exploration, interacting with characters, and making choices that affect the story's outcome. The game blends elements of drama, science fiction, and thriller genres, aiming to create an immersive narrative experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 220 reviews

story114 positive mentions

gameplay17 negative mentions

Engaging and well-written story that intertwines the lives of three characters, keeping players invested.
Strong voice acting and character development, making the characters relatable despite their flaws.
Beautiful art style and a captivating London setting that enhances the overall experience.

Gameplay is minimal and often feels like a walking simulator, with choices that lack meaningful impact on the story.
The pacing is inconsistent, with the last chapter feeling rushed and leaving many questions unanswered.
Technical issues such as awkward animations and audio problems detract from the immersive experience.

story
298 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The story in "Last Stop" is a character-driven narrative that intertwines the lives of three protagonists, offering a mix of engaging and humorous moments alongside darker themes. While the writing and character development are praised, many reviewers note that the choices made by players have minimal impact on the overall storyline, leading to a more linear experience akin to an interactive movie. Despite some criticisms regarding pacing and unresolved plot points, the game is generally regarded as an entertaining story that captures the essence of everyday life with a supernatural twist.
- “Last Stop is a fantastic story-driven adventure that ties together elements of the supernatural with real-life situations in an impactful manner.”
- “The stories were all unique, with fully fleshed out characters, great dialogue and voice acting, and a highly entertaining, if ultimately a bit of a letdown, story that finds satisfying ways to intertwine all three characters.”
- “Last Stop is all about the story, making its three storylines the centerpiece of the experience.”
- “The story doesn't know what it wants to be, and the game doesn't know what audience it was made for!”
- “There's very little choice in it, you're mostly watching a predetermined story play out.”
- “The lack of interaction/meaningful choices would've been a non-issue if there was a strong story to back this up but there simply isn't, so it's both a boring play and a frustrating story.”
gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
64%
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The gameplay is largely criticized for being minimal and simplistic, often described as a walking simulator with limited interaction that detracts from the overall experience. Quick-time events and basic mechanics fail to engage players meaningfully, leading to a repetitive and dull experience. While the narrative is praised, many feel that the gameplay elements are underdeveloped and do not enhance the storytelling, making it feel more like an interactive movie than a fully realized game.
- “The gameplay is more to keep you active while enjoying it.”
- “There are a number of quick-time events, a mechanic I usually dislike, but found worked well for this title.”
- “That's my subjective thought, but I was glad the gameplay was so because I could lean back on my gaming chair and watch the show, sometimes interacting with it.”
- “The gameplay is just plain bad; when it isn't a walking simulator, it boils down to nothing.”
- “Overall, I feel that the storyline and the gameplay are both unfinished and empty.”
- “If anything, the gameplay is annoying and often feels like it's getting in the way of the story.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its beautiful art style and minimalistic cartoonish visuals, while others criticize the lack of detail in character animations and occasional glitches. Many players appreciate the aesthetic and how well it captures the setting, but some find the overall quality to be mediocre, especially when compared to higher-budget titles. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but a point of contention for others, particularly regarding the execution of background elements.
- “The game has beautiful graphics and art style with a lot of quick time events.”
- “The graphics/art style is great, the voice acting is amazing, the music helps set the mood, and the writing is superb.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and overall a great aesthetic, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “The graphics themselves look muddy and bland.”
- “As you can probably tell, the visuals are only a little more detailed than The Sims. The amount of walking around you do during some dialogue scenes is minimal and linear, and even the pedestrians on the street and bus don't have faces, though it still serves the story in an engaging way.”
- “If I had to describe Last Stop to a friend, I'd say it feels like a Telltale game if the graphics and audio were very polished.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. It effectively sets the mood and complements the game's narrative and visuals, contributing to a memorable atmosphere. Despite some criticisms of other aspects, the music consistently emerges as a strong point, capturing the essence of the game's setting.
- “I really enjoyed the soundtrack of this game.”
- “The graphics/art style is great, the voice acting is amazing, the music helps set the mood, and the writing is superb.”
- “Add to that some brilliant writing and a wonderful soundtrack and it all comes together to make for a very memorable experience.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the multiple dialogue choices and critical decisions that can lead to different endings, others feel that the overall experience is limited, with many stating that once completed, there is little incentive to replay it. With an average playtime of about five hours, some recommend waiting for a sale if looking for a game with significant replay value.
- “The replayability might be alright as you have a lot of choices in dialogue and multiple critical choices in the final chapter.”
- “✅ Good replayability.”
- “{replayability: replayability (alternate endings, secrets, multiplayer, etc)}”
- “Once you have completed it, there is no replay value at all, so 5 hours is your lot for £20.”
- “Due to this, I don't see replay value in this game, so if you want a game you can replay multiple times, you might want to get this on sale instead since there really is no chance of doing so with this one.”
- “The game took me about 5 hours to play through and has little replay value.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of charming and witty moments, particularly highlighted by the paper dolls storyline, though some players found the British humor less appealing and lacking in genuine funniness. While the narrative is well-written and contains humorous dialogue, there is a sentiment that the game feels more like a movie with limited impactful choices rather than a fully interactive experience.
- “The story was well written and humorous.”
- “- speaking of, the paper dolls storyline is genuinely funny and charming.”
- “A smart, funny, heartfelt narrative game that tells a killer story, but doesn't do much beyond that.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its heartfelt and empathetic storytelling, effectively engaging players emotionally with its characters and narrative. While many found the story to be fantastic and capable of eliciting a range of emotions, some felt that minor adjustments could have deepened their emotional investment. Overall, it successfully combines humor and tension, creating a memorable emotional experience.
- “A heartfelt sci-fi emphatic game.”
- “In any case, I was interested in the fate of the characters by the end and also emotionally involved.”
- “The story for me was quite fantastic even from the beginning as it made me feel tense and also laugh at the times I feel the game wanted me to.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with character development, highlighting a lack of depth and clarity in character backstories, particularly for key figures like the stranger under Donna. Many users feel that the janky animations detract from character design and storytelling, leading to unlikable characters and a disjointed narrative. The consensus suggests that the writing appears rushed and lacks the necessary development to engage players effectively.
- “The story is all over the place; who's that character chasing Donna? There's not much character development on who he is, and everything feels disjointed. The writers got lazy at the end.”
- “There's not much story or character development going on; the characters are actually pretty unlikable.”
- “I wish there was better character development, especially for the stranger under Donna.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been noted to have minor bugs and performance issues, which may affect the overall experience but are not considered major hindrances.
- “The game suffers from minor bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “There are several minor bugs and performance issues that need to be addressed for smoother gameplay.”
- “The optimization is lacking, with minor bugs and performance hiccups that interrupt the flow of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features appealing graphics and a strong aesthetic, but is marred by noticeable glitches and technical issues, including animation and audio problems. While the overall experience is enjoyable, these stability concerns detract from the gameplay and narrative immersion.
- “The game has some ugly glitches here and there, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Boring gameplay that gets in the way of a good story, with dialogue options that don't matter, QTE events that also don't matter, and numerous animation and audio issues.”
- “The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent glitches that disrupt the experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “I started playing this a while ago, found it a bit slow and grindy.”