Last Z: Survival Shooter

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"Last Z: Survival Shooter" is a single-player 4X game that offers a good plot and impressive game mechanics. Immerse yourself in the ultimate test of survival and conquer the apocalypse through exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination. Despite wonderful visuals, the game is not without its share of bugs, but it promises an exciting and challenging experience. Plunge into this post-apocalyptic world and fight to survive!

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Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

monetization105 negative mentions

The game is true to its advertisements, providing engaging gameplay that includes both shooting and base building.
Graphics and character design are well done, making the game visually appealing.
There is a lot of content to explore, and the game is addictive, keeping players entertained for long periods.

The game has a heavy pay-to-win model, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
Frequent updates often introduce bugs and glitches, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players find the sexualization of characters inappropriate, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

monetization
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
6%
70%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option for in-game purchases, which are often deemed optional rather than necessary for progression. However, several users express concerns about misleading advertisements, claiming that while the initial gameplay aligns with the ads, it quickly shifts to a pay-to-win model, leading to frustration over potential cash grab tactics by the developers. Overall, while some players find the game enjoyable and true to its advertising, others criticize it for its monetization strategies and the disparity between the advertised and actual gameplay.
- “Tons of in-app purchase stuff but all optional and doesn't seem to detract from the game yet.”
- “There are in-game purchases but you can still grow even if you don't spend.”
- “Good to finally find a game that isn't pay to win with no ads.”
- “Looks like a cash grab operation to me.”
- “Bad advertising bad game... you are not getting the game as it appears in the ads, or even as it opens... it very quickly becomes a pay-to-win base builder.”
- “Just another cash grabbing base building game.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
6%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it closely resembles the advertisements, particularly in the early stages. However, as the game progresses, it shifts towards base building and alliance mechanics, which some find less engaging. While the mechanics are generally praised for being smooth and enjoyable, there are criticisms regarding the game's reliance on pay-to-win elements and the overtly sexualized character designs.
- “Great game so far, love the mechanics and the players in it.”
- “The fact that it actually plays as the advertisement is a main factor of it being fun, but the other mechanics also can get you hooked to the gameplay and the replayability is quite enjoyable.”
- “Love the gameplay and the action!”
- “The reviews are fake, the main gameplay loop is like the ads but that's where the pros end.”
- “Gameplay looks like the ads for the early part of the game then it switches to base building, PvP who has the higher power troops pay to win garbage.”
- “Started as a zombie shooting game, later on more focused on hero and alliance war gameplay.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
13%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and appeal, with many users highlighting the smooth visuals and attractive character designs. However, some reviews note that the art style may be overly sexualized and not suitable for all audiences, while a few criticize the graphics for lacking depth or being inconsistent. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it engaging and enjoyable for players.
- “Great graphics and lots of exploration opportunities.”
- “Very good graphics.”
- “Excellent gameplay, great graphics.”
- “It's got a stupid gooner/hero art style that appeals to teenagers and nobody else.”
- “Graphics design are poor, animation also poor, the price very expensive for those quality graphics.”
- “You need to prioritize the graphics glitch rather than to add more features that destroy the game!!!”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
53%
10%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative, interesting characters, and appealing cutscenes, while others criticize it for being bogged down by excessive clicking and a reliance on in-game purchases to progress. Many users express a desire for more story campaigns similar to the initial rescue mission, but frustrations arise from gameplay mechanics that limit access to missions and slow progression. Overall, while the story has potential and is enjoyable for some, it is marred by issues related to pacing and monetization.
- “The game is all fun, the story is very interesting, the characters are all special.”
- “I love the setup of the storyline and every bit of challenge that comes along with it as well.”
- “This game being this way was not what I expected at all, but it's great; the characters look amazing and it has cut scenes for the story, and an almost endless amount of things to do.”
- “And please, for heaven's sake, get rid of all the stupid story stuff in between levels where you have to click endlessly.”
- “Bad voices, bad story, and boring characters.”
- “Currently stuck in a bug at the beginning where I can't progress nor claim quest prizes.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches reported by users, particularly following updates. Players have experienced lost progress and purchases due to in-game fixes, and many express frustration over ongoing bugs that disrupt gameplay. While some improvements have been noted, the frequency of new glitches remains a major concern, leading to a general consensus that the game's stability needs substantial enhancement.
- “Was loving this game, spent some money on it... started getting glitches. In the settings options, it gave 'clear local data' to clear and fix errors. I logged back in and the game started over, and my account is gone along with all purchases.”
- “Be careful, the game has a few odd glitches but apparently the in-app fix deletes all of your progress and purchases. Huge waste of time and money!”
- “Such a shame, originally a 5-star review. Do not waste your time or money on this game at the moment. Glitches galore since the recent update. Just spent $25 only to see that after my purchase, some of my warehouse items disappeared!”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
Players initially find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, with a fun start that quickly shifts to a more tedious farming simulator experience. While some appreciate the grind as part of the gameplay, many express that it becomes excessively repetitive and less enjoyable after a few days, particularly for free-to-play users. Overall, the game starts off engaging but risks becoming monotonous as players progress.
- “It's been enjoyable so far, not too grindy yet.”
- “The grind feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I appreciate the balance; it doesn't feel like a chore.”
- “Fun start for the first few hours as it allows you to play the scrolling shooter for a few levels, then it quickly becomes a farming simulator with egregiously-priced packs of up to $99.”
- “Well, after playing a few days, you get to do the fun stuff less and less, and it becomes very grindy and not as much fun for free-to-play players.”
- “After 2-3 days of playing, it's just about farming resources, and that's where it becomes boring...”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, noting its addictive nature and amusing voice acting. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor without the distraction of ads.
- “So far, there are absolutely no ads whatsoever in this game. However, I will admit this game does get a little bit addicting and will have you spending money on it because it's very tempting, but so far it's a pretty funny game.”
- “Great game! The voices are a little funny.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for its intrusive audio management, as it mutes other applications even when the game is muted. Additionally, players feel that the game's focus on resource management detracts from the expected zombie-fighting experience, suggesting a disconnect between the game's advertised features and its actual gameplay.
- “Claims to be a game about fighting zombies, like in their ad, but the vast majority of the game is just waiting for construction timers and mining resources. Even when muted, it keeps muting audio from my other apps (e.g., music, podcasts).”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game's replayability enjoyable, attributing it to its engaging mechanics and the fact that it delivers on its advertised features, which keeps them coming back for more.
- “The fact that it actually plays as advertised is a major factor in its fun, but the other mechanics also keep you hooked to the gameplay, making the replayability quite enjoyable.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, ensuring that no two games feel the same.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes encourages you to replay the game multiple times to explore all the possibilities.”