The Last Leviathan

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"The Last Leviathan is a single-player historical simulation game with exceptional shipbuilding and destruction mechanics, phenomenal visuals, and a vast ancient sea to explore. Construct battle ships to defeat rival clans, solve physics-puzzles, and battle monstrous leviathans on your journey to uncover the truth about the last of its kind. Engage in naval encounters, trade, and discover hidden treasures along the way."

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Play Modes

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

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 395 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative ship-building experience, allowing players to design and customize their vessels.
The physics engine is engaging, providing satisfying destruction and realistic interactions during battles.
The graphics are appealing, and the game has a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.

The game has been criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to significant performance issues on lower-end hardware.
Many players feel that the game lacks content and features, with limited gameplay modes and repetitive objectives.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder the gameplay experience, including issues with the user interface and camera controls.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
7%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its engaging ship-building mechanics and naval combat, offering a sandbox experience that appeals to fans of creative gameplay. However, many users express concerns about the lack of content and variety, noting that it feels more like a demo than a fully realized game. While the mechanics are praised for their fun and innovative aspects, the overall gameplay experience is hindered by limited modes and slow progress in development.
- “I love how wacky all of the mechanics are.”
- “Ship building and battling is very good with great mechanics, and there's a lot of good creations from the community to enjoy.”
- “Even with just 3 modes of gameplay (sandbox building, dueling against other ships, and battle seas: a scenario in which you fight against progressively more difficult enemies), it still represents good value for money in my book.”
- “There's so much emptiness and a serious lack of gameplay.”
- “Abandoned game, current content is just the crafting mechanics without any gameplay.”
- “There are updates but nothing special and it feels like workshop and events are more built out than actual gameplay.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
43%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning artwork and effective visual style that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in depicting water dynamics and lush environments. However, some users criticize the dated low-poly graphics and performance issues, especially on lower-end systems, which can lead to significant framerate drops. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are concerns about optimization and the game's incomplete state affecting visual quality.
- “Wonderful graphics, even on some older laptops.”
- “Lovely game with stunning artwork.”
- “Beyond the creative appeal and great potential this game harbors, the graphics are stunning and the water dynamics are probably some of the best I've seen.”
- “The low poly graphics are a let down, and the developers stopped working on the game, according to SteamDB, in November 2019, leaving it in an incomplete state and without some of the promised features, so basically this is once more Steam Early Access being used to scam people out of money.”
- “Since the game is incomplete, and the low poly graphics are a bit lazy and beneath expectations for modern PC games, I can't recommend this.”
- “The only drawback to this game thus far is that if your rig isn't decent, you will encounter a very steep framerate drop and laggy screen. There are a lot of CPU-heavy elements to this game, such as the water physics, boat movement, and destruction physics. You may be able to play on the lowest graphics in a boat that isn't too big, but it may impede your playing experience, so if you have a bit of a potato, then stay away for now, but just until they optimize the game a little more.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
73%
15%
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with players noting a lack of a traditional narrative or engaging missions, primarily consisting of repetitive tasks in a sandbox environment. While there are campaign missions, they are described as bland and limited in variety, with many players expressing hope for future updates that will introduce a more substantial story mode and additional content. Overall, the focus remains on creative building and sandbox gameplay rather than a compelling storyline.
- “There's also going to be the option in the future to set out on a kind of story mode voyage and fight giant sea monsters and explore the world of Middenhir.”
- “The game will have a story which sounds very interesting and I will be waiting for it!”
- “If you think that you might enjoy it, when the game has more action and a story to follow, then put it on your wishlist and follow development.”
- “Still no monsters or story mode as I hoped for, years on.”
- “Very little, to no content included; the majority of the game as of right now is making your ships, which is great, but there is no PvP, and only 2 campaign chapters that feature 14 missions each, give or take.”
- “Currently, limited amount of game content, storyline, survival, etc. It's pretty much a single-person arena game at the moment.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players noting significant performance issues, especially when building large ships, leading to low frame rates. While some users appreciate the developers' regular updates that have improved performance, others feel that optimization should have been a higher priority before release. Overall, players express hope for future enhancements, particularly for those using mid-range or lower-end systems.
- “The developers update regularly and have optimized the game a ton since I got it (so I can actually build and run my battleships without lag), which is nice since I only have an okay computer.”
- “The graphics are great, and so are the optimizations.”
- “Yes from me, but I would prefer better optimization to allow the building of massive ships!”
- “The game is a poorly optimized besiege on water.”
- “I can understand the restriction in build space to keep the performance high, but for people like myself who have high-end PCs and who just want to make giant monoliths that bring the game down to 10 FPS, the small build space is really annoying.”
- “The game play is wonderful, but thumbs down because this game needs some real optimization.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, indicating that it feels more like a beta version than a polished release. While some users appreciate the improved physics and acknowledge that many issues may be addressed in future updates, the overall experience is hampered by the lack of complete implementation and persistent technical problems.
- “This game is basically in beta, so there are a lot of bugs and glitches, but that’s to be expected at this point.”
- “Lots of bugs and glitches – it's beta, so this may or may not be fixed.”
- “Most things aren't implemented yet, and what has been implemented is buggy.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the overall atmosphere, but some players note a lack of variety and content, with a desire for more upbeat tracks during battles. While the audio quality is praised, the absence of music in certain areas is seen as a drawback.
- “The music fits – I just can't turn it down.”
- “The audio assets are all of good quality; however, there is currently no music. Some upbeat music for the battles would be a bonus.”
- “Good game overall, but the lack of content and music is a bit of a problem.”
- “The music fits – just can’t turn it down.”
- “Good game, but the lack of content and the music is a bit of a problem.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players initially found the grinding aspect of the game engaging and enjoyable, particularly during competitions, but recent experiences have led to a sense of stagnation and tedium, diminishing the overall excitement.
- “This was a really fantastic concept, that had a really promising start, but things have been coming to a grinding halt over the last few months.”
- “This was a really fantastic concept, that had a really promising start, really fun when Super Punk Games ran little competitions and stuff, but things have been coming to a grinding halt.”
- “Tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game is praised for its humor, providing a quick and entertaining experience that players can enjoy at any time. While some users encountered save errors that affected their ability to personalize their experience, they still appreciated the comedic elements and the effort put into the content, even in its early version.
- “It is a very funny, quick-launching game that you can play whenever.”
- “I didn't encounter any bugs, and it was quite funny noticing the efforts put into the content, even in this early version.”
- “Can't even use my name because of save errors; that's not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced, making the game more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected clever humor, but instead, it was just a series of tired clichés.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for promoting features that are not yet available, leading some users to perceive it as a cash grab. Many recommend waiting for the official release to assess the game's true value before making a purchase.
- “I can't recommend a product that advertises features that are not yet in the game, especially after years of advertising them.”
- “I highly recommend waiting to buy this until it actually comes out and see if they do anything other than a cash grab.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the game's replayability surprisingly high, with many investing over 20 hours as they return to challenge their previous best builds. This aspect encourages ongoing engagement and experimentation.
- “I was not expecting to put over 20 hours into this game, but the replayability has kept me coming back to try and beat my old best builds.”
- “The variety of choices and paths in this game makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself diving back in to explore every possibility.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game offers no new content or challenges on subsequent playthroughs.”