Last War:Survival Game
Get on Play Store"Last War: Survival Game" is a casual and fast-paced strategy game with merge and tower defense elements, offering exceptional graphics but has issues with grinding, frequent advertisements, bugs, and occasional humor. Marketed as a merge & tower defense game, players must strategically merge units and build defenses to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Despite its drawbacks, the game can provide entertainment for those who enjoy strategy and tower defense games.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game starts off fun and engaging, with a good mix of gameplay elements.
- Graphics are appealing and the game is easy to navigate.
- The community aspect is enjoyable, allowing players to connect and strategize together.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- Misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay.
- Long wait times for upgrades and resources, leading to a frustrating experience.
- monetization765 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertisements and aggressive in-game purchase tactics. Many players report that the gameplay shown in ads is only a small fraction of the actual game, which primarily revolves around base building and requires substantial spending to progress effectively. Users express frustration over the deceptive marketing practices, labeling the game as a cash grab that prioritizes monetization over genuine gameplay experience.
“The balance between playing for free and paying to win is the best I've seen in any game with microtransactions.”
“Gorgeous, non-aggressive monetization; so far I've seen zero videos in-app, and best of all, this is the first game where their video ad actually shows real gameplay.”
“I'm extremely grateful for the fact that there are no ads.”
“The game is made in a way to get you addicted to it, so then you spend tons of real money on in-game purchases in order to speed up the process of upgrading.”
“Total waste of time not what the ads show, it's impossible to pass levels if you don't upgrade, and to upgrade you have to wait hours and hours, so the point of the game is to make you impatient and make you spend money so you can speed time.”
“The gameplay shown in the ads exists, but it is a mini game.”
- gameplay187 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is heavily criticized for being misleadingly represented in advertisements, with most players noting that the actual experience is dominated by grindy base-building mechanics rather than the action-packed sequences shown in ads. While some initial gameplay may resemble the ads, it quickly devolves into a tedious cycle of upgrades and waiting, often requiring in-game purchases to progress effectively. Overall, the gameplay is described as generic, unoriginal, and frustratingly pay-to-win, leading to disappointment among players who expected a different experience.
“Good graphics, mostly interesting gameplay that combines strategy and the 'choose the best option/shoot the barrel' style of game.”
“Nice easy gameplay and very good cartoon-like graphics.”
“Easy to understand and the game mechanics are easy to master.”
“The actual gameplay where you're running down a road shooting at zombies is just a tiny part of this mess.”
“Despite the advertisements for this game promoting it as 'the real game shown in the ads', its core gameplay is not how the game is presented.”
“The gameplay shown in ads is a tiny fraction of what the game actually entails and are intentionally misleading.”
- story65 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as minimal and underwhelming, with many players feeling it serves merely as a backdrop to the primary base-building mechanics. While some appreciate the initial missions and cartoonish graphics, the overall narrative is criticized for being simplistic and overshadowed by a pay-to-win structure that hampers progression. Many users express a desire for a more engaging and cohesive storyline, rather than the repetitive tasks and short missions that dominate gameplay.
“The storyline and achievements are relatively engaging.”
“This is a very relaxing RTS survival; I absolutely like the layout, and especially the cartoon storyline and characters. This is well crafted... hats off to Last War!”
“Great gameplay with an interesting storyline.”
“The story it tries to have is kindergarten at best.”
“Game is nothing like the ad; only for the first two setup missions, giant mobile game scam to get you to spend money. If it were like in the advertisement, I would rate it higher and play for longer.”
“Way too little actual gameplay and far too much scripted 'building' or 'storyline.' Bouts of actual gameplay are super short and not at all difficult.”
- graphics46 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality, colorful design, and smooth performance. However, some users express disappointment due to discrepancies between the in-game graphics and those advertised, as well as issues like flashing lights that can be visually uncomfortable. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, there are notable criticisms regarding their consistency and alignment with promotional materials.
“Game is really cool with all the different things you have to do and the graphics are super awesome.”
“Extremely entertaining and time killer, the graphics are amazing.”
“Love the graphics, different things to do, super fun, able to decorate my base, chatting with the world, cool characters.”
“Even for the only mini game similar to the photos, the graphics are so different that they are basically 2 different games.”
“Nothing like the ads at all and the graphics are horrible. Do not download! I can't believe that after all the talking in the ads about it not being fake, I downloaded it to be immensely disappointed.”
“Gameplay is very short and graphics are poor.”
- grinding29 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with initial enjoyment quickly overshadowed by the repetitive nature of resource farming and base building. Many reviews highlight the game's pay-to-win mechanics, where players with deeper pockets can easily outpace free players, leading to a sense of imbalance and discouragement. Overall, while the game may offer brief moments of fun, it devolves into a grind-heavy experience that feels more like a chore than an engaging gameplay experience.
“Terrible if you want the gameplay shown in the most common ads, which I got to do a whopping 38 levels of before reaching my grinding and frustration limit, since that part is locked behind exponentially increasing progression requirements of the main gameplay, base building.”
“While the game technically contains the gameplay shown in the ads, it quickly becomes a 'hurry up and wait' farming sim, while you wait literal days to over a week for your HQ to upgrade so you can spend 15 minutes running stages before being forced to wait another week before your next 15 minutes of fun.”
“Microtransactions, predatory pay-to-win mechanics, and overall unfun, grindy gameplay lead up to an extremely awful game.”
- stability25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, especially during major events. Many players have experienced issues such as freezing, bugs affecting in-game mechanics, and a lack of effective fixes despite regular updates. While some users note minimal or no glitches, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the game's persistent instability.
“No glitches so far.”
“Great game, no glitches at all.”
“No glitches, they keep the game exciting and fun.”
“I experienced glitches that made gameplay in certain modes impossible, so I tried uninstalling the app and reinstalling it.”
“The app is quite buggy and is doing multiple updates every week.”
“After every mission, the game freezes so I have to close it down and restart.”
- humor11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it hilarious and entertaining, others criticize it as fake and misleading, particularly in relation to its advertisements. Many comments highlight the absurdity of the gameplay and the prevalence of clones in the genre, contributing to a mixed reception regarding its comedic value. Overall, the humor seems to resonate with some players while leaving others unimpressed.
“Very entertaining, hilarious at times”
“It's hilarious how many clones of this genre there are.”
“Very funny game”
“Not funny.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
“I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- music9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off or adjust its volume. Many players find the music annoying and intrusive, as it overrides any background music from other applications like Spotify. The lack of a user-friendly interface to control audio settings has further exacerbated these issues.
“I can't play the game with Spotify music playing in the background.”
“Even with all in-game sounds disabled, it stops all other background music.”
“For some reason, there's no way to turn off the music and sound.”
“Game has a very poor user interface; you cannot turn the music or sounds off, there's no menu, nothing, it just jumps you right into play as soon as you open it.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as deeply impactful, with some players feeling disheartened and questioning the purpose of their efforts due to the poignant themes presented.
“Touching stories told to you isn't just a game.”
“It made me feel like, what's the point of even trying?”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's optimization, noting that it may drain battery excessively, leading to frustration. The developers acknowledge this feedback and commit to ongoing updates and improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
“We will listen carefully to your feedback and keep the game content updated and optimized to continuously improve the game experience.”
“Not sure if it's poorly optimized or doing something nefarious in the background, but it's not fun enough for me to essentially have my phone plugged in all day long.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is heavily criticized for fostering a pay-to-win environment, where real money purchases overshadow in-game options and create a sense of frustration due to imposed limitations on progression. This leads to a competitive landscape that feels unfair, as players are pressured to spend significantly to remain viable against others.
“The game creates an atmosphere where the only way to be competitive is to spend as much or more than those you compete against.”
“It feels like a typical free-to-play, pay-to-win game, leveraging many anti-consumer and dark patterns.”
“The atmosphere is marred by arbitrary wait times and stamina limits, making progression feel frustrating and unfair.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging base-building and army-raising mechanics, which offer a satisfying experience without the pressure of clan involvement. The freedom to progress at one's own pace enhances its long-term playability compared to similar titles.
“This is a pretty good game. The ad was very truthful; you're basically building a base and raising an army of soldiers to your liking. I've found this game to be much more replayable than a lot of the other games that are similar on the Play Store. At level 5, there is no big pressure to join a clan and do clan stuff. You can just play the game and level up, which is a nice option to have.”
“The game lacks variety, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you complete the main storyline, there's little incentive to start over or try different strategies.”
“The limited content and predictable gameplay mechanics make replaying the game feel like a chore rather than a fun experience.”
