The Last Oricru

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 311 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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The Last Oricru is a unique new entry to the souls-like genre that offers a significant amount of player agency to shape the world around you.
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In "The Last Oricru," players are transported to a war-torn fantasy world where they must navigate political alliances and make moral choices that affect the outcome of the story. As a legendary warrior, they'll engage in brutal combat using a variety of weapons and abilities, while exploring a vast open world filled with secrets and lore. The game features a unique narrative system that adapts to player decisions, offering a highly replayable experience.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 311 reviews
story77 positive mentions
gameplay14 negative mentions
  • Engaging story with meaningful choices that impact the game's outcome.
  • Unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, creating an interesting world.
  • Humorous dialogue and memorable characters that add charm to the game.
  • Clunky combat mechanics and poor hit detection that detract from the gameplay experience.
  • Numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with co-op functionality.
  • Lack of a map or clear direction, making navigation frustrating at times.
  • story264 mentions

    The game's story is a significant highlight, featuring an engaging narrative with impactful choices that shape the player's experience and outcomes. While some players appreciate the depth and humor in the dialogue, others criticize the execution, noting issues with clarity in quest progression and occasional bugs that hinder immersion. Overall, the story is described as intriguing and worth exploring, especially for those who enjoy branching narratives and character-driven plots, despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “The story is interesting and there is some really cool lore here.”
    • “The story really made the journey worth the time and with choices that seemingly really do impact the direction of the story.”
    • “The game offers an interesting narrative experience, allowing players to make different decisions and see the story from various factions' perspectives.”
    • “The story is very segmented; you can miss something, and stuff just happens without your input.”
    • “The combat is very unpolished and kinda janky; the story allows for choices to be made, but they all seem to put you in a slightly different flavor of the same linear plot.”
    • “The last grievance I have is that sometimes the way the story progresses isn't always clear on if your decisions took.”
  • gameplay88 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its clunky mechanics and frustrating combat, particularly in boss fights and enemy encounters. While some appreciate the souls-like elements and RPG mechanics, others criticize the poor design choices, such as the save system and hitbox issues, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers unique co-op gameplay and a choice-driven narrative that some players find enjoyable, though it may not appeal to those seeking polished mechanics.

    • “Strong contender for 'most innovative gameplay' award.”
    • “Love the mash-up of souls-like gameplay and Mass Effect style choice-driven story; I really feel the weight of the choices I'm making, not only through dialogue but gameplay as well.”
    • “The gameplay changes, even though you go through the same locations, they are different because there are different people controlling said location, or you have a different scheme playing out.”
    • “If you enjoy wasting your time on poorly designed game mechanics, cheesy story and voice acting, this game is for you.”
    • “Nothing I hate more than wasting money on a game you can't end up finishing that's not due to you or your lack of skill but simply poor design/game mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is just too janky and tired of dying because of a mixture of bad controls, bad movement and weird hit boxes.”
  • humor46 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with many players praising the witty and often hilarious dialogue that adds a unique charm to the experience. While some find the humor to be cringe-worthy or forced, the overall consensus is that it provides a lighthearted contrast to the game's darker themes, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate quirky and snarky writing. The voice acting, though criticized by some, is often seen as intentionally comedic, contributing to the game's memorable and entertaining atmosphere.

    • “Dialogues are outright hilarious, and our beloved hero, Silver, is really a prick. If you can overcome the fact that it won't get dark and gloomy like your usual soulslike game, then you will enjoy it.”
    • “Grab your co-op buddy and definitely give this a go! It's an unbelievably hilarious eurojank RPG with dialogue and mechanics that will make you laugh like a madman while staying complex and unforgettable.”
    • “The humor and language do make up for this, especially if you have a sense of humor. The dialogues are awesome and funny, really well done, and I loved the interactions.”
    • “The hero could be a less feckless, unfunny smartass and more likable and relatable.”
    • “I could easily get past the homemade, average voice acting, but the constant forced humor is way out of place and just not funny in the first place.”
  • graphics39 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful environments and unique world design, while others criticize the outdated textures and clumsy animations reminiscent of older titles. Overall, many find the graphics decent to good, though not groundbreaking, and suggest that they are adequate for an indie studio, despite some technical bugs and inconsistencies.

    • “The graphics are pretty nice.”
    • “Unique and interesting world design, fun fighting system, and decent graphics as well.”
    • “Overall graphic, environment, exteriors, and interiors are very nicely done.”
    • “Atrocious graphics, mechanics, and audio quality.”
    • “Open world is more about poorly designed houses and square rocks and castles. Seriously, some of the visuals look like the game was released in 2004-2006, yet this is a game from 2022.”
    • “There are quite a few graphical and technical bugs throughout this game.”
  • stability19 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge improvements in recent updates, such as version 1.2, the game still suffers from significant issues, particularly in co-op mode and combat mechanics, making it feel clunky and at times unplayable. Despite these problems, some players find the game enjoyable and worth playing for its unique approach.

    • “Reviewing the current version 1.2 which is a huge step up from the release 1.0, which was a buggy mess of crashes and unplayable behavior.”
    • “What a buggy mess; equipment glitches say I've picked it up but it's not in my inventory, can't change inventory, etc. It makes it unplayable.”
    • “I usually love euro-jank games, but this is a broken, buggy mess.”
  • optimization17 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing frequent crashes, stuttering, and frame drops, particularly in urban areas. While some users report improved performance on higher-end hardware, others note persistent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as lacking in optimization, with many hoping for future patches to address these issues.

    • “The combat is more fluid, no crashes, minimum of bugs and performance got significantly better (my 3080 is now spinning in silent mode).”
    • “I did not know what to expect with my slightly outdated PC, but the game runs smoothly at 1080p resolution on 1660ti.”
    • “Not the most optimized game out there, but it has some bugs here and there, nothing game-breaking though.”
    • “First thing to point out is that the game certainly seems to lack in the optimization department - especially within the city I was getting a lot of crashes and stutters that made it nigh on unplayable at times.”
    • “Game is barely playable and filled with optimization flaws... prepare yourself to brute force through this abysmal frametime with a giant 4080 Ti if you want a stable framerate.”
    • “Not to say that it's a good product from a technical standpoint otherwise - not really, it's not as optimized as it should be, the animations are a bit choppy (which is kind of a red flag for a soulslike), and there are quite a few bugs.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability due to its variable storylines, meaningful player choices, and interactions with multiple factions, encouraging players to explore different builds and outcomes. Many reviewers noted that the game can be enjoyed multiple times, with estimates of around 20 hours for each playthrough, despite some criticisms regarding voice acting and technical issues. Overall, the replay value is considered strong, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate story-driven gameplay.

    • “The replayability is actually insane; a lot of games claim that your choices matter, but in this game, your choices actually do make a difference.”
    • “The replay value is good given the various possible builds and extensive story choices.”
    • “The two main factions (and a third secret one) will dynamically react to such choices, and there really is no way to please everyone at once, hence the replay value.”
    • “You can get around 20 hours on your first playthrough and another 20 for a second one, so there is plenty of replay value in the game.”
    • “Decent replay value.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere, with a well-crafted original soundtrack that enhances both the comedic and horror elements. Players appreciate the smooth sound engineering and professional dialogue performances, while the inclusion of creative music videos showcases the developers' talent. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent and thoughtfully integrated, adding to the game's immersive experience.

    • “The OST is very good, and the sound engineering feels full.”
    • “Last, but not least, before the credits, they show a music video where the animators and game designers showcase their talent and creativity.”
    • “The good atmosphere of the game is created by the funny dialogue, the believable horror of the beasts, and everything is underlined by the nice music.”
    • “Potentially involving yourself with a horribly outdated and tired fat joke of an arms dealer who carries himself like Baron Harkonnen had a love child with Allistair Tenpenny and features in an, honest to god, rap musical video after the credits roll?”
    • “Graphic settings on max, music lowered.”
    • “It’s quite decent, you can tell that the devs cared enough, and added decent original music that isn’t too intrusive or annoying.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly due to punishing respawns and a loot-loss mechanic that penalizes death. However, some combat encounters are noted to be less tedious, and the game is praised for its coherent and engaging story compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “It's the tedious, beyond belief punishing respawns that wore me down.”
    • “Just because it was isometric top-down doesn't change that it was the earliest game I played that rewarded grinding and penalized dying with the loot-loss mechanic.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often frustrating, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging dialogue, believable horror elements, and complementary music, creating an immersive experience. Players who appreciate this atmosphere often recommend similar titles like Elex and Gothic.

    • “The good atmosphere of the game is created by the funny dialogue, the believable horror of the beasts, and everything is underlined by the nice music.”
    • “First, I love the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “If you like the atmosphere, I would recommend Elex or Gothic.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is generally well-received, with users appreciating the appealing character designs, though some feel they lack a certain sharpness or depth.

    • “The character designs are visually appealing and add depth to the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each interaction feel meaningful.”
    • “The development of each character's backstory is rich and engaging, enhancing my connection to them.”
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Play time

25hMedian play time
26hAverage play time
25-28hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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