Lords Mobile: Last Fighter

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"Lords Mobile: Last Fighter" is a strategy game where players recruit heroes and build their kingdom to unite competing Kingdoms in a magical world. The game features a Guild Expedition for guilds to compete against each other and collect artifacts to upgrade and enhance for true power. Players must also build their kingdom by upgrading buildings, training troops, and leveling heroes to prosper in this strategic battle game.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,641 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

Lords Mobile offers a deep and immersive gameplay experience with a variety of strategic elements, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The game has a strong community aspect, allowing players to form guilds and collaborate with others from around the world.
The graphics and sound design are impressive, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, requiring significant financial investment to compete effectively, which can be frustrating for free-to-play players.
Many players report a toxic environment, with aggressive tactics from high-spending players making it difficult for newcomers to enjoy the game.
Technical issues, such as login problems and lack of support for Google accounts, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
71%
11%
The gameplay of "Lords Mobile" is characterized by a mix of strategic combat and complex mechanics, appealing to fans of the genre, but it is marred by intrusive pay-to-win elements and excessive grind for free-to-play users. While the graphics and world-building are praised, many players find the gameplay repetitive and heavily reliant on timers, leading to a lack of engagement over time. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable for those willing to invest money, but frustrating for players seeking a more skill-based or balanced approach.
- “Lords Mobile is a massively multiplayer online strategy game that offers a deep and immersive gameplay experience for fans of the genre.”
- “With its vast open world, complex gameplay mechanics, and exciting battles, the game is a must-play for anyone looking for a challenging and rewarding strategy game.”
- “Amazing gameplay! :D”
- “Moreover, the game bombards players with constant prompts to purchase in-game items, which can be intrusive and detract from the gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay loop is non-existent after the first few days.”
- “Everything is just a cluttered mess, from the gameplay to the UI.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
47%
11%
The graphics of "Lords Mobile" receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant colors, detailed character models, and overall visual appeal, especially on mobile devices. However, some users criticize the graphics as subpar compared to other titles, noting issues like poor animations and a lack of graphical settings on the PC version. Overall, while the game features impressive visuals for a free-to-play title, it also faces criticism for technical shortcomings and inconsistencies across platforms.
- “The game's graphics and sound design are also impressive, with detailed character models and vibrant colors bringing the game's world to life.”
- “This game truly is a masterpiece, everything from graphics to gameplay!”
- “With refreshing graphics, a smooth 60 fps gameplay, and gorgeous high definition audio, this Android and iOS classic is a must-have for any fan of the Lords Mobile franchise, or serious RTS gamer.”
- “Drawing parallels with Clash of Clans, Lords Mobile excels in its complex strategy elements but falls short in graphical appeal.”
- “It's a terrible mobile port with no graphics or audio settings.”
- “Graphics - well simply images on another image with cheap animations that makes your eyes bleed... but the soundtrack ain't that bad though.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
22%
69%
The monetization strategy of "Lords Mobile" has drawn significant criticism for its aggressive reliance on microtransactions, which many players feel creates a pay-to-win environment that detracts from the overall experience. While the game can be played for free, progress is notably slow compared to those who spend money, and the misleading advertisements further exacerbate frustrations, as they do not accurately represent the gameplay. Overall, players warn against investing in the game due to its manipulative monetization tactics and deceptive marketing.
- “It is very addicting; you can play for free and build up slowly, or you can use the in-game purchases to speed up growth. It's up to the individual.”
- “However, the game has a lot of in-game purchases available, and it is still possible to play without any discomfort without them.”
- “My advice is don't spend money on the game because most of the packs (in-game purchases) are mixed with chance-based chests (loot boxes, etc.).”
- “And if you are interested in playing because of the ads and promotional videos for the game, know that it is all a lie and the game has nothing to do with the videos.”
- “The continual cash grab makes this game impossible for free-to-play or light spenders.”
- “Ads are manipulative and fake; the real game is manipulative and fake and pressures you to spend more and more to catch up.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being excessively time-consuming and imbalanced, often requiring players to invest significant amounts of time or money to progress. Many reviews highlight the prevalence of bots that undermine the experience, alongside a pay-to-win model that favors those willing to spend. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, the overall sentiment suggests that it can be tedious and frustrating, especially for free-to-play users.
- “It's war, and farming.”
- “The grinding levels to get 'metals' is pay-to-win; the endless grinding in the dungeons is too hard, like fall-off-a-cliff hard, until all your guys level to max. Everything can go faster or be done with pay-to-win.”
- “Half the time is grinding... and I mean 99% of the time.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The game's story is largely criticized for being shallow and irrelevant, with many players noting a lack of depth and authenticity. While there are numerous quests and missions to engage with, they often feel disconnected from a meaningful narrative, reducing the overall impact of the story. Players seem to find more enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics and social aspects rather than the storyline itself.
- “+deep story, and very realistic.”
- “Daily quests and monster hunts give you a reason to regularly log in.”
- “There is always something to do: quests, events, level up the heroes, collect crafting materials, build up your city, craft armor for heroes, train troops, explore various countries, send heroes on a mission or attack other players.”
- “The story is not really deep or relevant.”
- “Some sort of 'collaborations' with long time forgotten names turn into money sink and furthermore reduce any storyline or authenticity of the game to below zero.”
- “Story is not really relevant.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's music and sound effects significantly enhance the atmosphere and immersion, with many players appreciating the catchy soundtracks that complement the gameplay. However, some users note that the music can become repetitive and annoying over time, and the lack of customizable settings limits player control over audio preferences. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, its repetitiveness and the inability to adjust settings may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The game's music and sound effects add to the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.”
- “Highly addictive with all the little things you do and musical rewards.”
- “Still, the soundtrack is fitting for the game type and never gets on your nerves.”
- “9/10 the music gets annoying after a while.”
- “Graphics & music: 2/10”
- “Music-wise, the game is not very varied, often repeating itself.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Lords Mobile" is described as quirky and entertaining, providing a light-hearted experience amidst its strategic gameplay. However, opinions are divided, with some players finding the humor lacking and criticizing the game's pay-to-win model, suggesting that the developers are more focused on profit than genuine comedic value. Overall, while some enjoy the humor, others feel it falls flat and detracts from the overall experience.
- “Like a quirky cousin to Clash of Clans, Lords Mobile offers a strategic buffet with a side of humor, yet lacks depth in narrative.”
- “Pay to win game, but very funny and a lot of friends to know!”
- “Here comes the funny part, if it’s double size, then you would think that will cost $10 USD or maybe less to make you keep spending.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
Overall, the optimization of the game is generally praised, with users reporting smooth performance and stability on the Steam version, especially compared to previous experiences on mobile. However, there are mentions of potential optimization issues and suggestions for quality of life improvements.
- “The Steam version runs smoothly without any issues.”
- “Great performance.”
- “Awesome game, runs smoothly on my PC where before I had to use an Android app to run.”
- “It is the better choice performance-wise if you intend to play on your PC, but some quality of life changes could still be implemented.”
- “It's either horribly optimized, or it contains a coin miner!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game offers good replayability, particularly for those interested in war-themed gameplay. However, some feel that the focus on monetization through new content, like castle skins and research trees, detracts from enhancing the overall playability.
- “If you're looking for a war-type game that offers replayability and becomes more rewarding over time, then I highly recommend this game.”
- “It's way more profitable to make new castle skins and new research trees so people spend more on them instead of making the game more playable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes that require forceful termination through the task manager. Many express that even poorly designed games would be preferable to the instability experienced in this title.
- “Trying to click on anything causes the game to freeze, and I had to end the task from the task manager.”
- “Literally any game would be better played than this one, even broken, buggy, unfinished, or unplayable ones.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing feelings of frustration and betrayal due to a toxic environment, pay-to-win mechanics, and poor developer support. Many reviewers strongly advise against playing or investing in the game, highlighting a deep sense of disappointment and anger towards the developers and the overall experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's music and sound effects significantly enhance the atmosphere, contributing to a more immersive experience for players.
- “The game's music and sound effects enhance the overall atmosphere and immersion.”
- “The haunting visuals and ambient sounds create an incredibly immersive experience.”
- “The atmosphere is so rich and detailed that it feels like you're stepping into another world.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game features appealing graphics and charming character design, reviews do not provide substantial insights into the depth or progression of character development.