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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 138 reviews
Critic Score 51%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 142 reviews
story40 positive mentions
replayability4 negative mentions
  • The graphics are fantastic, often resembling a live-action film due to their realism.
  • The story is engaging and well-written, providing a compelling narrative that keeps players invested.
  • The game offers multiple endings and choices that can impact the story, making it replayable for fans of the franchise.
  • The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes and bugs that detract from the experience.
  • Many player choices feel inconsequential, leading to a lack of meaningful impact on the story's outcome.
  • The game is more of an interactive movie than a traditional game, which may disappoint players expecting more gameplay mechanics.
  • story
    134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier" is described as engaging and well-told, featuring dual perspectives that enhance the narrative experience. However, many reviewers express disappointment with the limited impact of player choices on the overall plot, leading to a feeling of a predetermined storyline rather than a truly interactive experience. While the visuals and character animations are praised, the pacing and abrupt endings detract from the overall satisfaction, leaving some players wanting a more expansive and immersive 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.”
    • “I'm glad that they delivered a great story.”
    • “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 main plot point (the lack of food for the coming winter) which sets the entire plot in motion is dropped by the end of the first chapter and is never resolved.”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning realism, often blurring the line between live-action film and gaming, with many describing them as "fantastic" and "almost movie-like." However, some users noted issues with glitches and flickering that detracted from the overall experience, and while the visuals are impressive, they felt the game fell short in other areas, particularly in storytelling. Overall, the graphics are a highlight, showcasing top-notch animations and character design, but technical problems can hinder enjoyment.

    • “The graphics are 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 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.”
    • “It feels like a visually better Telltale game, but when there are no problems, which is rare.”
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it monotonous and lacking excitement, particularly during action moments where silence is noted. While the main menu track is appreciated, the overall soundtrack is criticized for being repetitive and not effectively supporting the game's narrative. Despite these criticisms, some players enjoyed the music and sound effects, highlighting the game's graphics and voiceovers as positive aspects.

    • “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 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
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed, with some players noting that while there are multiple outcomes and achievements tied to specific choices, the overall experience can feel limited due to the inability to skip previously seen scenes. Some appreciate the impact of decisions on the story, while others criticize the dialogue and character depth, leading to a perception of low replay value. Overall, the presence of two player characters and branching paths offers a decent level of replayability, but it may not be enough to satisfy all players.

    • “You do have choices to make that impact the output 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 each contributing to the story's end (granted, 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 okay, but there is no replayability. The dialogues are okay, 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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players report issues such as broken co-op functionality and awkward scene transitions, leading to frustrating gameplay interruptions. While the graphics are deemed acceptable, the technical problems significantly hinder enjoyment.

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

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players feeling no attachment to the characters or their fates, despite the game's focus on relationships. The story is described as bland and poorly executed, leading to abrupt endings that fail to evoke any genuine feelings. Overall, the experience is seen as frustrating and lacking in emotional depth, leaving players indifferent to the characters' struggles and outcomes.

    • “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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some elements performing well, particularly the ape mechanics. However, players report significant issues, including frequent stuttering, inconsistent framerates (alternating between 30 and 60 FPS), and audio problems such as sound dropouts and lip-sync errors, leading to an overall janky experience.

    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistent with the latest series installment, maintaining a familiar tone that fans appreciate. However, some users feel that certain elements detract from the overall ambiance, suggesting that it can be diminished at times.

    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier" revolves around making choices between two options that influence the narrative, offering a strong emphasis on storytelling. This choice-driven mechanic enhances replayability, as players can explore various paths and discover multiple 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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game has been criticized for its bland writing and significant shortcomings, leading to a lack of engagement and interest from players.

    • “The bland writing and severe lack of character development made me lose interest incredibly quickly.”

51%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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