The Last Hope
- August 28, 2016
- Balti Calarasi
- 8000h median play time
Get on Steam"The Last Hope" is a survival-adventure game where you, the last human alive, must find a time machine to save mankind. Explore various locations across the globe and even different eras through portals, while scavenging for resources such as food and drinks to survive. Achievements have now been added for an extra challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and thrilling premise, allowing players to explore various locations and time periods in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Some players found the experience entertaining, especially when approached with a sense of humor about its flaws.
- The concept of resource management and survival adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, despite its execution issues.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, clunky gameplay, and numerous technical issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players criticized the confusing storyline and lack of coherent objectives, leading to a disjointed experience.
- The survival mechanics are overly punishing, with players often running out of resources too quickly, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- story23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it gripping and imaginative, while others criticize it for being clichéd, poorly written, and riddled with grammatical errors. Despite its flaws, including clunky gameplay and uninspired graphics, some reviewers appreciate the effort to create a deep narrative, particularly in the context of time travel. Overall, the storyline has potential but suffers from execution issues that detract from the gaming experience.
“The storyline is gripping, with the player having to explore various locations.”
“Such a deep and involving storyline, truly a beautiful masterpiece with all of the right mechanics.”
“This is a time travel story that delves deep into our cultures and has a lot to say about us as people, nations, and colors.”
“Clunky gameplay, uninspired graphics, and a clichéd storyline leave much to be desired.”
“When you start the game, you are greeted by a story with plenty of typos and broken English that looks like it was translated from some different language using Google Translate.”
“The game is really really random with a nonsense storyline, one minute you're a scientist?”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players criticizing its clunky mechanics, uninspired graphics, and a lack of engaging content, often reducing the experience to a tedious walking simulator. While the concept of time travel and creature encounters is intriguing, the execution falls flat, leading some to suggest that the game would be better suited as a narrative rather than an interactive experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing any potential enjoyment from the storyline.
“The concept of traveling through different eras of time and encountering a variety of creatures adds an exciting element to the gameplay.”
“Such a deep and involving storyline; truly a beautiful masterpiece with all of the right mechanics.”
“After 8000 hours of gameplay, I can truly say this game is by far the best third-person open world action game to date.”
“Clunky gameplay, uninspired graphics, and a clichéd storyline leave much to be desired.”
“The food/drink mechanic is more of a mild annoyance than it is a gameplay mechanic, and if you actively avoid enemies instead of going out of your way to fight them, the game basically becomes an hour long walking simulator.”
“Would make a much, much better short story than a game; there is no gameplay other than rush to the 'exit portal'.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and immersive weather effects, while others criticize the uninspired design and performance issues that can lead to a subpar experience. Many users note that the graphics can feel mediocre or even below average, with some textures appearing low-quality and lacking animations. Overall, the graphical quality seems to vary significantly, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The visuals are absolutely stunning, the weather and soundtrack are absolutely immersive, and don't even get me started on the fabulously created crafting system, where you feel as though everything you make will definitely help you and won't be disposed of after you get a better thing.”
“You play as a mad scientist who is crazy, explore different worlds and locations, ride super pro cars, and run on ultra graphic legs.”
“I bought this game on winter sales and it is worth it because it has trading cards, graphics, and optimization are 7/10, story is okay... but in general, I recommend it for trading cards.”
“Clunky gameplay, uninspired graphics, and a clichéd storyline leave much to be desired.”
“Performance is a joke; you might want to limit the FPS to 30, otherwise it will burn your GPU/CPU while it doesn't matter if you use ultra or low graphics.”
“Graphics are decent, but look like they may be taken from a free texture site, and without any animations aside from your character, even that is below average.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users describing it as annoying, repetitive, and poorly suited to the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the immersive visuals, the soundtrack, particularly the electronic elements, detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it feel out of place and strident. Additionally, concerns about copyright issues for content creators further diminish its appeal.
“So, basically, you are running through some city and listening to some German accordion music that would be great at some beer festival.”
“The visuals are absolutely stunning, the weather and soundtrack are absolutely immersive.”
“The ambient soundtrack is annoying and repetitive.”
“The electronic music is strident and awful.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both creative and hilariously broken, appealing to those with a strong sense of humor or a penchant for absurdity. While some find it entertainingly flawed, others suggest it may only be worth playing in a lighthearted context, such as a drinking game. Overall, it seems to cater to a niche audience that appreciates its unique comedic style.
“However, if you have a thing for hilariously broken games like me, then you will have fun.”
“This is hilariously the best game I have ever played in my life.”
“Only buy if you have a great sense of humor or as a drinking game; otherwise, give your $2 to a homeless person.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with enemy interactions and map navigation. Overall, it is described as a frustrating experience plagued by technical shortcomings.
“Best described as a nonsensical, buggy conglomeration of generic Unity assets and poor English.”
“It's a buggy mess.”
“The map design is torture; walking for minute after minute without being able to replenish your thirst, and the enemies... oh boy, the enemies you can't even hit. They are either too fast or too buggy to hit.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues regardless of graphic settings, leading to potential overheating of hardware. Additionally, the presence of invisible walls and overall poor quality further detracts from the experience, with some users unable to load their saves.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance settings, making it easy to find a balance between visuals and frame rate.”
“The game runs exceptionally well after the latest patch, showcasing the team's commitment to optimization.”
“Performance is a joke; you might want to limit the FPS to 30, otherwise it will burn your GPU/CPU while it doesn't matter if you use ultra or low graphics.”
“The game is very dark and full of invisible walls, and the optimization is very poor.”
“Worst performance; quality is terrible, and I can't load my save.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the poignant experience of losing characters upon interaction, which evokes a sense of loss and vulnerability as players face the consequences of their actions, reflected in the health penalty.
