The Last Job

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What seemed like an easy job, descends into something horrifying. Explore mysterious house, that holds dark secrets, in this first person horror experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game effectively creates a tense and creepy atmosphere, with well-timed jump scares that can genuinely frighten players.
It's a free game, making it an accessible option for those looking for a short horror experience.
The inclusion of a Popeye episode adds a humorous and unexpected element to the gameplay.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks clear objectives, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
The puzzle mechanics, particularly the safe code, are convoluted and illogical, detracting from the overall experience.
The story is underdeveloped and leaves players feeling unsatisfied, especially with an abrupt ending.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking context, with players noting that much of the backstory is not integrated into the gameplay, leading to a sense of emptiness and confusion. While some appreciate the atmosphere and certain elements of the narrative, many find it clichéd, short, and poorly executed, resulting in a disjointed experience that fails to engage players meaningfully. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and ineffective scares.
- “The atmosphere is tense, the sound design is well done (some parts are way too loud (thunderclaps) but overall it was great) the story, though short, was good.”
- “I love 'The Last Job' because of the scary elements and the lore of the story.”
- “So there's an evil murder man on the loose, but he has a tragic backstory.”
- “The gameplay is slow and repetitive; the atmosphere is overdone to the point of being a headache; the story is... well, it's something, but almost the entirety of the backstory is given no context within the actual game, and the ending just makes me feel empty.”
- “Its short, boring, not scary, and the story makes no sense.”
- “Very cliche, story didn't make sense, ending made no sense.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its tension and eerie sound design, creating a spooky experience that resonates with horror enthusiasts. However, some players feel it is overdone, leading to a sense of fatigue rather than immersion, and criticize the reliance on cheap jump scares instead of more subtle horror elements. Overall, while the atmosphere is a highlight, it is marred by issues in gameplay and storytelling that detract from the overall experience.
- “Puzzles are trash, interesting scare concepts (not your usual jump scare type) and atmosphere was well done.”
- “Great atmosphere and scares at the right times.”
- “The atmosphere is tense, the sound design is well done (some parts are way too loud (thunderclaps) but overall it was great) the story, though short, was good.”
- “The atmosphere and tension is too creepy for its own good.”
- “The gameplay is slow and repetitive; the atmosphere is overdone to the point of being a headache; the story is... well, it's something, but almost the entirety of the backstory (which, I'm sorry to say, is almost laughable) is given no context within the actual game, and the ending just makes me feel empty.”
- “Much more time needed to go into this; however, still scary... rely more on atmosphere building and subtle but scary events/clues and less on cheesy jump scares.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The gameplay has been criticized for being slow, repetitive, and lacking depth, with many players finding it tedious and frustrating. While some appreciate the solid graphics and atmosphere, the reliance on jumpscares is seen as a lazy mechanic that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay fails to engage players meaningfully, leaving them feeling empty and disappointed.
- “Horror game with solid graphics and gameplay.”
- “The scares did make me jump, which made me skeptical with every turn.”
- “20 minutes of gameplay, full episode of Popeye's.”
- “Adding to the disappointment is that if you take out all the superficial scares, the gameplay is really repetitive and boring.”
- “The gameplay is slow and repetitive; the atmosphere is overdone to the point of being a headache; the story is... well, it's something, but almost the entirety of the backstory is given no context within the actual game, and the ending just makes me feel empty.”
- “I don't know if it's hard to see, if my game is bugged, or if I'm just not finding it, but I've spent like half an hour of gameplay spam-clicking every pixel not finding it, and I can only walk in circles so many times before it feels a little ridiculous.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly in unexpected moments and character interactions. While some felt the lack of objectives detracted from the experience, the comedic elements, including references and quirky scenarios, contributed positively to the overall enjoyment.
- “Game is hilarious.”
- “Genuinely didn't expect the code to do anything, so that was funny.”
- “That part was really funny to me, and I dislike the two-headed ogre man thing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users expressing disappointment over the focus on visuals at the expense of gameplay and horror elements. However, others appreciated the decent graphics and effective sound design that contributed to a good atmosphere in the game.
- “Horror game with solid graphics and gameplay.”
- “Decent graphics, well thought out sound, good atmosphere building, all in all a pretty good quick horror game.”
- “I am genuinely disappointed; you spent so much time on the graphics of this piece of trash that you didn't even bother to make it actually scary.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music and sound effects in the game are described as loud and somewhat generic, effectively serving their purpose despite lacking depth. While the voice acting is noted to be solid, the overall audio experience is considered underwhelming, with few memorable moments and a lack of engaging jump scares. Overall, the music contributes to a mediocre atmosphere that doesn't elevate the game's horror elements.
- “The game is very quiet; there are a few times that music is used, and you can hear the rain.”
- “The music and sound effects are loud and a bit on the generic side, but they still do their job; and while it's incredibly brief and literally phoned in, the voice acting is solid enough.”
- “The game is very quiet; there are a few times that music is used, and you can hear the rain. Overall, the game is meh; there are some good aspects if you just want to kill time with a short horror game, but if you are looking for a great horror game, it's not here.”
- “The jump scares are mediocre, and the only good one I liked is at the start when the title appears. The end jump scare is horrible; the character stands still like a cardboard cutout, and the end cutscene is bad.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some expressing feelings of sadness that led to tears, while others experienced frustration and self-doubt when struggling with challenging puzzles.
- “Made me cry.”
- “The safe puzzle made me feel really stupid when I finally gave up and took the hint.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance and reliance on cheap jump scares, contributing to an overall lackluster experience without a solid storyline.
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced constant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are nice, but the optimization is so bad that it makes the game nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”