The Last Job

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The Last Job is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by DefinitelyNotScaryGames and was released on December 7, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 173 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and effectively delivers jump scares that keep players on edge.
It's a free game that offers a short but intense horror experience, making it worth a try.
The addition of a Popeye episode adds a humorous touch, providing a break from the tension.

The puzzle mechanics, particularly the safe code, are convoluted and poorly designed, leading to frustration.
The game lacks clear objectives and direction, making it confusing for players to know what to do.
Many players found the reliance on cheap jump scares detracted from the overall horror experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
65%
20%
The game's story has been widely criticized for being confusing, lacking depth, and poorly integrated into the gameplay, with many players noting that it fails to provide a coherent narrative or meaningful context. While some appreciate the atmosphere and occasional intriguing elements, the overall consensus is that the story is either non-existent or poorly executed, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and disconnected from the experience.
- “I love 'The Last Job' because of the scary elements and the lore of the story.”
- “The atmosphere is tense, the sound design is well done (some parts are way too loud, like the thunderclaps) but overall it was great; the story, though short, was good.”
- “So there's an evil murder man on the loose, but he has a tragic backstory.”
- “Shittiest game I've ever played, not even scary, no story, no nothing, it's just boohoo.”
- “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.”
- “Very cliché, story didn't make sense, ending made no sense.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being immersive and effectively creepy, with many players enjoying its tension and sound design. However, some reviewers feel that the atmosphere can be overwhelming or overdone, detracting from the overall experience, particularly when combined with poorly executed puzzles and cheesy jump scares. Overall, while the atmospheric elements are strong, opinions vary on their execution and impact on gameplay.
- “Great atmosphere, very scary, really enjoyed it.”
- “The atmosphere is tense, the sound design is well done (some parts are way too loud, like thunderclaps) but overall it was great.”
- “Decent graphics, well thought out sound, good atmosphere building, all in all a pretty good quick horror game.”
- “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 jumpscares.”
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 due to a lack of direction and context. While some appreciate the solid graphics and occasional jump scares, others view these as lazy mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay fails to engage players meaningfully, leading to disappointment.
- “Horror game with solid graphics and gameplay.”
- “The scares did make me pretty tense, which made me skeptical with every turn.”
- “Gameplay: https://youtu.”
- “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 users noted a lack of objectives, the comedic elements, including references and quirky scenarios, contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “Game is hilarious.”
- “Genuinely didn't expect the code to do anything, so that was funny.”
- “Scary and hard but very fun and funny.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users find them surprisingly good, others criticize the reliance on borrowed assets and express disappointment in the overall execution. Despite this, some players appreciate the decent visuals and atmospheric sound design, contributing to a satisfactory horror experience.
- “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.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort 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.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
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 brief and underwhelming, with few memorable moments. Players express a desire for more engaging audio elements to enhance the horror atmosphere, as the existing jump scares and sound design do not significantly contribute to the game's tension.
- “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, 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 just stands still, more like a cardboard cutout.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance and reliance on cheap jump scares, contributing to an overall lackluster experience without a solid storyline.
- “Cheap jumpscares, bad performance, no solid storyline, basically meh.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization is lacking; frequent crashes and long loading times ruin the experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact, with some expressing that the game moved them to tears. However, others felt frustration and inadequacy when struggling with certain puzzles, highlighting a mix of emotional highs and lows throughout the experience.
- “Made me cry.”
- “The safe puzzle made me feel really stupid when I finally gave up and took the hint.”