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Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier

A glossy though ultimately shallow use of the Planet of the Apes license, Last Frontier stands as an acceptable use of Play Link technology but little else.
61%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
replayability, stability
65% User Score Based on 69 reviews
Critic Score 53%Based on 4 reviews

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Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier is a narrative adventure game where players navigate a tense conflict between a tribe of apes and human survivors. Through 4-player local multiplayer, players explore the motivations and fears of both species, working towards either a fragile peace or a brutal battle. With 14 hours of gameplay and 19 endings, players can review their relationship choices at the end of each chapter.

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Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier screenshot
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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
story20 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The graphics are fantastic, often resembling a live-action film, which enhances the immersive experience.
  • The story is engaging and well-written, providing a compelling narrative that appeals to fans of the Planet of the Apes franchise.
  • The game offers multiple endings and choices that can affect the outcome, encouraging replayability despite some limitations.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes, bugs, and inconsistent frame rates, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Many player choices feel inconsequential, leading to a linear narrative where decisions do not significantly alter the story, resulting in a lack of meaningful engagement.
  • The game is more of an interactive movie than a traditional game, which may disappoint players expecting more gameplay and exploration.
  • story
    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier" is generally well-received for its engaging narrative and character development, told from dual perspectives of apes and humans. However, many players express disappointment with the limited impact of their choices on the overall plot, leading to a feeling of passivity rather than active participation. While the visuals and voice acting are praised, the pacing and abrupt endings detract from the overall experience, leaving some fans wanting a more expansive and interactive storytelling approach.

    • “The story is fantastic, very edge of my seat and begging to see what happens next to the beloved characters on both the ape and human side.”
    • “Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier is a great story told from two perspectives.”
    • “The story is so well written and directed I couldn't stop playing.”
    • “While the visuals are pretty good (given the game is just a sequence of pre-rendered cinematics done in UE4), the story falls on its face and doesn't nearly reach the same high points as its theatrical alternatives.”
    • “This is especially disappointing when the game presents a meaningful decision that could potentially alter the story, only for another character to say, 'no, we should do this' and a push-over main character drops their ambitions to go with the flow.”
    • “The story generally feels like it's locked to be told in a specific way, so no matter what you choose, it feels like it comes back to being told the same way.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning realism, often resembling a live-action film, with top-notch animations and character design. However, some players have reported issues with glitches and flickering that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are a highlight, they are sometimes overshadowed by the game's narrative shortcomings and technical problems.

    • “The graphics are very fantastic - there were scenes and movements where I had to second guess if this was a live action film or game development due to the realism.”
    • “The graphics and animations are top notch all the way through, and each of the characters is well crafted.”
    • “Graphically, it’s brilliant and the animations are fabulous, especially when the apes are using their hands to communicate with each other.”
    • “The graphics are flickering a lot.”
    • “Also, the lack of a real options menu to tweak graphics is bizarre.”
    • “The game offers some okay graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it monotonous and lacking in excitement, particularly during action moments. While a few appreciated the main menu track and described the soundtrack as good, many criticized it for being repetitive and not effectively supporting the game's narrative. Overall, the music seems to detract from the experience rather than enhance it.

    • “I also loved the music, especially the main menu track.”
    • “+ nice graphics, good music and voiceovers.”
    • “It's like an interactive movie made on the U4 engine, great music, graphics, and a story that you can choose how it will go.”
    • “My main point of criticism of the game is the music.”
    • “For almost the entire game, the soundtrack consists of a combination of three long tones played on a cello, which in many cases prevent any possible upcoming excitement.”
    • “The soundtrack of 'Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier' turns the game into a less intriguing experience than it could have been.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to explore different outcomes and unlock achievements through varied choices, others find it limited due to repetitive scenes and simplistic decision-making. The presence of two player characters adds some depth, but the inability to skip previously seen content detracts from the overall experience.

    • “You do have choices to make that impact the outcome of the story, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how it ends. It has a certain degree of replayability.”
    • “With two player characters, each of whom can be good or bad, and a number of NPCs contributing to the story's end (some in cosmetic ways), the replayability value is quite decent.”
    • “It's only replayable because there are certain achievements locked behind choosing consistent options of a particular path throughout a playthrough.”
    • “The story is ok, but no replayability; the dialogues are ok, the decisions are a bit dumb and the characters are a bit dumb as well.”
    • “Even though, here comes the main problem of the game (at least from my point of view) - replayability is poor because you can't skip already seen scenes.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is marred by frequent bugs and glitches, which detract from the overall experience. Players report issues with scene transitions and animations, as well as significant problems in co-op mode that can lead to game freezes, necessitating restarts. While the graphics are acceptable, the technical issues significantly hinder enjoyment.

    • “The graphics and glitches kill your enjoyment in this game.”
    • “It's very buggy and glitchy; the scene cuts are pretty weird, and the animations sometimes slip into the uncanny valley.”
    • “Co-op is broken; sometimes when you have a time limit to press a button, if one person doesn’t press anything or if they do, the game just freezes and you must restart the scene. Very annoying.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players feeling a lack of attachment to the characters and an overall disconnection from the story. Poor voice acting, abrupt endings, and a simplistic narrative contribute to a frustrating experience, leaving players indifferent even during pivotal moments. Despite the game's focus on character relationships, it fails to evoke genuine emotions, resulting in a disappointing emotional journey.

    • “It was an emotional rollercoaster driven by hate, distrust, and an iron will to keep my super angry ape brother in the lead, even when offered about 12 chances to overthrow him.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some elements performing well, particularly the ape mechanics. However, players have reported significant issues, including sound breaks, lip sync problems, and inconsistent frame rates, leading to a janky experience with frequent stuttering.

    • “None of the performance aspects are duds; the optimization for the ape mechanics works really well.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, showcasing excellent optimization.”
    • “I was impressed by how well the game maintains high frame rates even in graphically intense scenes.”
    • “Once again though, performance sucks: numerous sound breaks and dropouts, along with numerous lip sync problems.”
    • “Game is janky as hell, stuttering all over the place. My framerate was either at 30 or 60, no in-between, which is just odd that they used different framerates for different scenes. Even when I’m getting 60, it's stuttering all over the place.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some feel it detracts from the experience, others appreciate its consistency with the series' latest iteration and find it aligns well with the plot's traditional elements.

    • “You won't find any canon-breaking revelations in the plot, which is good, and the general atmosphere of the title is fully in line with the latest incarnation of the series.”
    • “It kills the atmosphere.”
    • “The environment feels lifeless and uninspired.”
    • “There’s a lack of immersion that makes it hard to get into the game.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier" revolves around making choices between two options that influence the narrative, offering a strong emphasis on storytelling. Players appreciate the game's replayability due to the potential for significant story changes and the desire to explore various alternative endings.

    • “Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier is a narrative game where the gameplay is simply to choose between two answers along the story.”
    • “Looking back on my first gameplay, I can pinpoint several specific moments where the story might have changed dramatically, which gives this game good replayability and makes me want to discover all the alternative endings.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users criticize the character development in the game, noting that the writing is bland and fails to engage, leading to a quick loss of interest in the characters and their stories.

    • “The bland writing and severe lack of character development made me lose interest incredibly quickly.”
    • “The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real depth or evolution.”

53%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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