The Last Man Survivor
- October 24, 2024
- Renderise
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamThe Last Man Survivor is a gloomy roguelike in which you have to fight tons of enemies, slay giant bosses, discover new abilities and characters, and also find out the dark secret of the Last Survivor
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful art style and immersive dark fantasy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with a solid progression system, offering various upgrades and character options that keep players engaged.
- Despite its early access state, the game shows potential for future improvements and additional content, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from significant balance issues, with skills being underwhelming compared to basic attacks, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.
- Performance problems, including lag and crashes, detract from the overall enjoyment and make it difficult to play smoothly.
- Limited content with only two maps and a lack of diverse enemy designs contribute to a feeling of redundancy and boredom over time.
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the grind necessary for unlocking upgrades and characters, leading to a sense of progression, others feel it becomes tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when faced with steep difficulty spikes. Games like "Last Man Survivor" manage to balance grinding with fun, making the experience more engaging compared to others that feel overly grindy and monotonous.
“I liked the demo, but I got so swept up in the upgrade path and the grindy nature of the game that by the time I started again with the game I paid for, it got boring pretty quickly even though the game itself wasn't expensive.”
“Then I spent 4 or 5 hours grinding through the first level in half-hour chunks because for some reason the difficulty spike from the entire stage compared to the last boss falls off a cliff.”
“I don't see any point in grinding another 15 hours to pass this.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance while others experience significant lag and stuttering, even on high-end hardware like the 4080 Super. Many users agree that while the game is enjoyable and has potential, it urgently requires performance patches to enhance the overall experience.
“Performance-wise, I have to say it runs really good.”
“Fortunately, it's fun and cheap enough as is to keep playing as it's updated with more content and performance patches.”
“It needs some major tweaks to performance - and then it will be an absolute gem.”
“It's has performance issues making it laggy and really not enjoyable.”
“There's a ton of hitching and some stuttering even on a 4080 super.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's hand-drawn 2D art style is widely praised for its unique aesthetic, making it visually striking and memorable, with many users highlighting the fun and appealing designs of both the art and enemies. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent, the standout feature is the distinctive and enjoyable art style.
“The hand-drawn 2D art style further enhances the game's unique aesthetic, making it visually striking and memorable.”
“Nice art style and enemy designs.”
“I really like it - the art style is fun.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with notable moments like the shift in music before key battles, contributing to a sense of anticipation. Reviewers appreciate the combination of great art and music, which together create a captivating grim dark ambiance that encourages replayability. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, adding to the game's promise, especially in its early access phase.
“When you hear the music change in the first level, just before fighting against the giant spider, you know something is getting ready to happen.”
“It's a very enjoyable game with a beautiful visual style and music!”
“Great art, great music and has a grim dark atmosphere that keeps you constantly getting back for one more run.”
“The graphics and music are decent enough.”
“As for early access, the game is looking promising - especially the music - plus has the adequate price.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and bug-free, featuring well-crafted bosses and a solid gameplay loop, though some mechanics feel inconsistent. Players are advised to use a specific controller profile to enhance the experience and avoid certain issues with the default settings. Overall, it captures the essence of the roguelite genre while offering a fun experience.
“Small but fun roguelite, with surprisingly well-crafted bosses and bug-free gameplay.”
“The gameplay loop is enjoyable.”
“Definitely use Steam's WASD controller profile with this one to take full advantage of the aim mechanic and to also avoid the potion bug currently tied to the default controller support profile.”
“A lot of the mechanics seem very inconsistent.”
“Definitely use Steam's WASD controller profile with this one to take full advantage of the aim mechanic and to also avoid the potion bug currently tied to the default controller support profile (D-pad is incorrectly coded in the game for movement and for potions) and other wonky issues in the menus.”
“The genre is in its hype and the mechanics are pretty similar to other games.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story in the game is intriguing and has sparked interest among players, who are eager to uncover more about the world and its backstory. However, there are concerns about potential disappointments in narrative depth and the hope that future content will enhance the experience without compromising the game's core elements. Overall, players are optimistic about the story's development and its integration with gameplay.
“What there is of the story so far is interesting enough to want to find out more, and I'm interested to see what content lies ahead that hasn't been revealed in the game menus.”
“Interesting story so far; I am anxious to see how the world in this game came to be the way it is.”
“I really hope that the story won't disappoint with useless drama, and that the developers continue to enhance the game with more advanced abilities, heroes, equipment, maps, and bosses (but not ruin the already stable core).”
“My one final complaint is that I have not had such an aggravating side quest/unlock quest experience with the 'don't heal for 15 minutes' due to unintentionally picking up an unassuming health shard since doing the robot unlock in Enter the Gungeon.”
“I really hope that the story won't disappoint with useless drama and that the developers continue to enhance the game with more advanced abilities, heroes, equipment, maps, and bosses (but not ruin the already stable core).”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "The Last Man Survivor" is characterized by a dark fantasy setting that immerses players in a gloomy yet captivating world filled with grotesque creatures and foreboding dungeons. Enhanced by great art and music, the game's grim ambiance effectively draws players back for repeated gameplay.
“The last man survivor is a gloomy, yet captivating roguelike that offers a satisfying blend of challenging combat, deep progression, and a dark, atmospheric world.”
“The game's dark fantasy setting, complete with grotesque creatures and foreboding dungeons, creates a truly immersive atmosphere.”
“Great art, great music, and a grim dark atmosphere that keeps you constantly coming back for one more run.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its bug-free gameplay and well-designed bosses, indicating a stable experience. However, some users have reported minor issues, such as annoying sound effects and visual glitches, particularly with flickering enemy sprites in the second level.
“A small but fun roguelite, with surprisingly well-crafted bosses and bug-free gameplay.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any glitches or issues.”
“Some noises are really annoying, and I noticed visual glitches in the second level where enemy sprites were flickering.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers significant replay value, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
“This game offers plenty of replay value.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
