Last Will
- August 29, 2016
- LizardFactory
"Last Will" is a narrative-driven detective game where players must solve challenging puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of a mysterious mansion. As the newly appointed executor of a wealthy person's last will, players must navigate a twisted family drama while searching for hidden objects and deciphering cryptic clues. With its unique gameplay mechanics and immersive storyline, "Last Will" offers a captivating experience for fans of adventure and mystery games.
Reviews
- The game features interesting and challenging puzzles that encourage critical thinking and teamwork.
- The randomized rooms and puzzles enhance replayability, making each playthrough feel unique.
- The dark aesthetics and atmosphere contribute to an engaging experience, especially when played with friends.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- Some puzzles lack clarity and can be overly difficult or nonsensical, leading to confusion and reliance on external guides.
- Multiplayer functionality is hindered by bugs, such as players getting stuck or unable to interact with objects, which detracts from the overall experience.
- stability24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, which can significantly hinder gameplay, including issues with puzzles, freezing during multiplayer sessions, and the need for frequent restarts. While some players find it enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over the instability, with several recommending caution due to the game's unreliability. Overall, the stability of the game is a major concern, impacting the overall experience for many users.
“The game is extremely buggy and some of the puzzles and clues make no sense.”
“Does not have any saves on multiplayer meaning that if it freezes mid-game you better be ready to say goodbye to all progress.”
“My only complaints are that the game can be buggy at times, with the map glitching in and out, and in some cases, it will even require a full restart to solve some of the puzzles.”
- story24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting and well-written, with a mix of atmospheric elements and multiple endings, though some players feel it lacks depth and direct ties to the puzzles. While the narrative is engaging for those who appreciate intelligence and science, many reviewers noted that it often takes a backseat to gameplay, with some expressing a desire for more substantial storytelling elements. Overall, the story is seen as a decent backdrop for the escape-room experience, but it could benefit from further integration with the gameplay mechanics.
“Escape the room game with an interesting story, great voice acting, nice looking graphics, and multiple endings.”
“The story is also very well written.”
“This is a very well put together game, the story is intriguing, the graphics are beautiful, and there are very few glitches and bugs that I have run into so far.”
“The story is almost non-existent; the only semblance of narrative is a cutscene at the beginning, some cryptic notes scattered throughout the game, and a final room that doesn't feel like a worthwhile conclusion. The rest of the game is just a series of 3D puzzles with no substance.”
“Even before the game-breaking updates, this game had almost nothing to offer in terms of story. Its gameplay could be described as somewhat unique, but it's literally just a 3D room escape game.”
“The storyline really isn't all that important for the game as far as I can tell so far.”
- replayability16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its randomized rooms and puzzles, which change with each playthrough, keeping the experience fresh. While some players noted that certain rooms lack replay value, the overall variety and challenge of the puzzles contribute to a compelling reason to revisit the game. Overall, it is well-regarded for its replay potential, making it enjoyable for both solo and group play.
“Very replayable game, because the rooms and puzzles are randomized.”
“There's quite a variety of puzzles you're presented with, and different rooms appear for you in different playthroughs, so there's a fair amount of replayability.”
“The game has really good puzzles and the randomizer makes for really fun replay value.”
“In terms of replayability, the game does randomize rooms and room orders, but the puzzles remain the same.”
“The game also makes an effort to randomize rooms for replayability, but in my opinion, there aren't enough rooms currently to warrant the effectiveness of this.”
“Some rooms have no replay value (games room for example).”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful artwork and atmospheric design, while others criticize the outdated and blocky visuals typical of older games. Overall, many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and sound design, though some feel the graphics do not fully align with promotional images.
“This is a very well put together game, the story is intriguing, the graphics are beautiful, and there are very few glitches and bugs that I have run into so far.”
“Very beautiful artwork and great sound effects.”
“The graphics look very nice and the music and sounds just work perfectly.”
“Visually, the game has a lot to be desired, and I don't even mean graphics.”
“So this is an old game, which means the graphics are blocky and the playstyle is wonky sometimes.”
“The graphics are a bit older and don't really match what the photos show.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, with many players appreciating the dark, oppressive mood and effective sound design. However, some reviews note inconsistencies and bugs that detract from the overall experience, while others criticize the lack of logical coherence in the atmosphere. Overall, it offers a compelling setting that appeals to fans of horror and suspense, though it may require some fixes to fully realize its potential.
“The game has a nice and creepy 'mad scientist mansion' atmosphere and an interesting twist at the end.”
“I love creepy atmospheres and good soundtracks, and this game has all of it.”
“There is no atmosphere or logic, just pure 'what did the adventure game folks think made sense here.' Don't waste your time.”
“The dark and oppressive atmosphere really highlights the mood of the game.”
“This game has a horror-type atmosphere without being a horror game; in the dark, in the middle of the night, much to the enjoyment of my teenagers, I'm truly spooked.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as spooky and atmospheric, effectively enhancing the overall experience without relying on jump scares. While some players find it chilling and fitting for the game's theme, others feel it lacks uniqueness and is not particularly memorable. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, especially for fans of creepy atmospheres.
“The graphics look very nice and the music and sounds just work perfectly.”
“I love creepy atmospheres and good soundtracks, and this game has all of it.”
“The music is spooky, but the game itself has no jump scares or anything.”
“There is not much to say about the music in this game; the music they use fits the game very well, but I wouldn't call it anything special.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by randomly selected puzzles in each chapter, providing a fresh challenge with every run, as solutions can vary even for the same puzzle mechanics. The inclusion of a speedrun mechanic adds an extra layer of excitement, making it a worthwhile experience for players seeking to test their skills.
“It's worth the money for a unique gameplay that allows you to challenge yourself.”
“Each room presents a genuine challenge, with different sets of rooms in each run - plus the solutions are not always the same, meaning even if you've figured out the mechanics for one puzzle you will still need to do some work to solve the room on a re-run.”
“The one unique thing about this game I have noticed so far is that each chapter consists of 5 randomly selected puzzles out of a larger pool, and it has a speedrun mechanic of sorts.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find certain puzzles, particularly the 8-letter arrangement, to be tedious and unenjoyable, contributing to a sense of grinding that detracts from the overall experience.
“Some puzzles are just downright unfun and more tedious than anything (8 letter arrangement puzzle).”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it became a chore rather than a challenge.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's random generator is criticized for being poorly optimized, which may lead to suboptimal performance and user experience.
“The random generator this game uses is poorly optimized.”