One Last Breath
- December 31, 2023
- Maniac Panda Games
One Last Breath is pretty, occasionally tense, but always slow, and fails to develop its puzzles or narrative in any meaningful way beyond the introductory sequence.
Get on SteamA 2,5D adventure set in a world in which almost no life is left you will play as Gaia, a being born from nature's last wish with power to influence the surrounding nature in order to face a dark world while being chased by strange creatures.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful, atmospheric visuals and a hauntingly engaging art style that draws players in.
- The soundtrack is emotive and complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- The unique branches mechanic adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, allowing for creative puzzle-solving.
- The game is quite short, clocking in at around 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Puzzles are generally easy and may not satisfy players looking for a challenging experience.
- There are technical issues, including crashes and bugs, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "One Last Breath" is highly praised for its polished, immersive quality, reminiscent of titles like "Inside" and "White Shadows." The combination of detailed environmental design and a haunting synth soundtrack creates an intriguing and emotionally resonant experience, making it ideal for fans of atmospheric walking simulators, despite its shorter length and less challenging puzzles. Overall, the game effectively captures a relaxing yet suspenseful ambiance that enhances its narrative.
“This makes it very atmospheric, and with the accompanying synth soundtrack, the experience felt polished and intriguing.”
“The soundtrack complements the eerie atmosphere perfectly, enhancing suspenseful moments and adding emotional depth to the narrative.”
“The game pays attention to detail and atmospheric design.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "One Last Breath" features a branches mechanic that sets it apart, drawing comparisons to titles like "Limbo" and "Inside," which many players appreciate. While some users rate the gameplay around 5 to 6 out of 10, they highlight clever use of sound and visual cues as notable elements. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mix of familiar mechanics with some unique twists.
“One Last Breath does do some things to stand on its own, namely in the form of the branches mechanic.”
“Bought this because the cover art and gameplay reminded me of Little Nightmares.”
“Clever use of sound and background visual clues form parts of the gameplay.”
“Gameplay: I'd give it a solid 5/10.”
“Gameplay: 6/10”
“One last breath does do some things to stand on its own though, namely in the form of the branches mechanic.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a low poly cell-shaded aesthetic that, while not as complex as some competitors, creates visually appealing environments that many players appreciate. The side-scrolling visuals contribute to a hauntingly beautiful world, particularly impressive on ultrawide monitors, earning a respectable score of 7/10. Overall, the graphics suit the game's style and are well-received by fans of the genre.
“The side-scrolling visuals create a hauntingly beautiful world that draws you in from the start.”
“Good graphics, amazing on an ultrawide monitor.”
“It may not reach the same complexity as some of its contemporaries, but the environments are still nice to peruse, and this sort of low-poly cell-shaded aesthetic is something I can't really get tired of.”
“Graphics aren't the best but suit the style.”
“It may not reach the same complexity as some of its contemporaries, but the environments are still nice to peruse, and this sort of low-poly cel-shaded aesthetic is something I can't really get tired of.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and emotional impact, with many players noting its ability to enhance the atmosphere and narrative depth. While the soundtrack is considered excellent, some users found the sound effects to be too loud in comparison. Overall, the music receives positive ratings, averaging around 7-9 out of 10.
“I even rolled the credits a second time to record the final song as I found it to be a very emotive piece.”
“The soundtrack complements the eerie atmosphere perfectly, enhancing suspenseful moments and adding emotional depth to the narrative.”
“This makes it very atmospheric, and with the accompanying synth soundtrack, the experience felt polished and intriguing.”
“I would definitely pick up a copy of the OST if it were to become available.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging visual storytelling and atmospheric setting, though some players found it open to interpretation and felt they gained a better understanding of the narrative from the store page than from gameplay itself. Overall, the story is considered enjoyable and well-suited to the game's price point.
“The story of this game is great so far.”
“I like the visual storytelling.”
“Love the setting, atmosphere, and story.”
“The story is open to interpretation, and to be honest, I learned more by reading the store page after the game had finished than understanding the story by playing the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The soundtrack significantly enhances the game's eerie atmosphere, effectively building suspense and adding emotional depth to the narrative.
“The soundtrack complements the eerie atmosphere perfectly, enhancing suspenseful moments and adding emotional depth to the narrative.”
Critic Reviews
One Last Breath Review
Overall, One Last Breath looks great from a distance but that notion changes very quickly when you start playing it. There’s endless potential and it needs a ton more polish before it can really take off but even then, there needs to be more intrigue to hold anybody’s attention. The minimalist story is what might make this game forgettable and it’s a sad fate for any release, however, not all hope is lost yet and we might still see more get added to what could be a great game to possibly rival a similar release known as After Us.
40%One Last Breath (Nintendo Switch)
One Last Breath is an ambitious game set in an artfully creepy world, with some great ideas in its foundation that unfortunately don’t shine through as well as they could in its mechanics or storytelling.
50%One Last Breath Review
One Last Breath is pretty, occasionally tense, but always slow, and fails to develop its puzzles or narrative in any meaningful way beyond the introductory sequence.
55%
