The Last Monsters

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The Last Monsters is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Digital Destiny Games and was released on March 20, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Last Monsters" is a strategy-based game with hybrid real-time combat, where you prepare and launch monster moves to execute in real time. The game features survival elements as you travel through dangerous, procedurally generated wilderness areas, selecting routes with gameplay-altering modifiers. Meaningful weather effects also come into play, affecting monsters based on their element type and requiring you to adapt your strategy. Reference

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and gritty take on the monster taming genre, with a focus on survival and strategy.
Customization options and the bond-building mechanic with monsters add depth and personal investment to the gameplay.
Despite being in early access, the game has polished mechanics, dynamic maps, and a scalable difficulty that enhances the overall experience.

The game lacks depth and motivation for long-term play, with no updates since 2020 leading to a dead community.
Some players experience bugs and issues with movement and combat, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
The user interface and graphics could use improvement, as some elements feel rough or overwhelming for new players.

gameplay
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Gameplay is generally polished and well-balanced, offering a promising blend of genres and mechanics, though the user interface could use some improvement. While some players find the mechanics challenging to master initially, they appreciate the depth and potential of the game's features.
- “Not nearly as buggy as I originally expected; a really wonderfully fleshed out start to an amazing mashup of genres and game mechanics.”
- “The game balance is good as it stands right now, and the bond feature, while limited at the moment, shows potential and is a mechanic I'm enjoying.”
- “The UI could use some refining, but the actual game mechanics are surprisingly polished.”
- “It's a little bit hard to get the hang of all the mechanics; I'm still struggling to make sense of everything, but I'm getting the hang of it.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable and not overly tedious, particularly appreciating the learning curve and the survival elements that keep them engaged. This has led some to play the game multiple times without feeling the monotony typically associated with grinding in similar titles.
- “This is the only creature collector I have ever played more than once and haven't dropped it because of the monotony of grinding, because I enjoy survival games.”
music
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The music aspect of the game is highlighted by the ability to play campfire songs for your monsters, adding a unique and engaging element to the experience.
- “I cannot stress this enough: you can play campfire songs for your monsters.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing every moment.”
- “The variety of musical styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The campfire songs for the monsters are amusing at first, but quickly become tiresome.”
stability
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Overall, users report that the game exhibits a surprisingly stable performance, with fewer bugs than anticipated, contributing to a solid foundation for its innovative blend of genres and mechanics.
graphics
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The graphics and art design received mixed feedback, with some users suggesting that the visuals for certain monsters could be improved to enhance the overall aesthetic experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautifully detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
- “The art style is unique and vibrant, making every scene visually captivating.”
- “The character designs are impressive, showcasing a high level of detail and creativity.”
- “The graphics and art could be improved, especially for some of the monsters.”
- “The visual design feels outdated and lacks the detail expected in modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly rendered, making it hard to connect with the game world.”