The Last Oricru

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 523 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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  • Xbox
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Reviews

60%
Audience ScoreBased on 523 reviews
story130 positive mentions
stability39 negative mentions
  • The game features a humorous and engaging story with meaningful choices that impact the narrative.
  • The level design is interesting, with a mix of sci-fi and fantasy elements that create a unique atmosphere.
  • Co-op gameplay adds a fun dynamic, allowing players to experience the game together despite some bugs.
  • The combat system is clunky and lacks polish, leading to frustrating encounters and inconsistent hit detection.
  • Voice acting and character animations are often subpar, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
  • The lack of a manual save system and clear direction can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
  • story424 mentions

    The game's story is characterized by its engaging narrative and impactful choices, allowing players to explore multiple branching paths and outcomes. While some players appreciate the humor and depth of the characters, others criticize the linearity and occasional lack of clarity in quest progression, which can lead to frustrating experiences. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point of the game, despite its janky execution and some technical issues.

    • “The story is interesting and there is some really cool lore here.”
    • “The story itself is intriguing, the writing has some great puns, even mocking the genre itself, which is a fresh approach.”
    • “The game is a blast for co-op because you and your co-adventurer, be they friend or spouse, will have an awesome time, riffing and joking about the story, the jank, and the game as a whole.”
    • “Hear this though, it almost deserves a negative solely because the story choices don't matter.”
    • “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, it isn't always clear on if your decisions took.”
  • gameplay138 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its clunky mechanics and lack of polish, particularly in combat and boss fights. While the souls-like elements and RPG mechanics offer some depth, frustrations arise from poor controls, a problematic save system, and linear level design. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the co-op features and the weight of choices in the narrative, suggesting that the game may appeal to those who prioritize gameplay over story.

    • “Grab your co-op buddy and definitely give this a go, the most unexpected co-op game of the year for me, absolutely unbelievably hilarious eurojank RPG with dialogue, mechanics (and some minor bugs) that will make you laugh like a madman while staying complex and unforgettable.”
    • “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 hitboxes are tight and well made, and the dodge mechanic is well implemented so that the combat remains fluid but - of course - not as punishing as Dark Souls (we have enough grim souls-like teeth grinders already).”
    • “The gameplay is just too janky and tired of dying because of a mixture of bad controls, bad movement, and weird hitboxes.”
    • “Very frustrating gameplay loop with extremely linear level design that tells you 'you can't' go this way by simply killing you.”
    • “The boss fights are about 25% broken, and the final boss fight relies too much on precise reaction time mechanics (which would be a whole lot easier if the mobs weren't glitching out and rubber banding all over the room).”
  • humor75 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky and snarky dialogue, with many players finding it genuinely hilarious and entertaining. While some critiques mention that the voice acting can be cringeworthy, it is often viewed as intentional and adds to the game's charm. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a fun experience, especially in co-op play, despite some mixed opinions on its execution.

    • “Dialogues are outright hilarious and our beloved hero, Silver, is really a prick, but if in your head you can overcome the fact that it won't get so dark and gloomy and nowhere near as monstrous as your usual soulslike game, then you will enjoy it.”
    • “Grab your co-op buddy and definitely give this a go, the most unexpected co-op game of the year for me, absolutely unbelievably hilarious eurojank RPG with dialogue, mechanics (and some minor bugs) that will make you laugh like a madman while staying complex and unforgettable.”
    • “There really is a lot to enjoy here, from making important choices that change the narrative, being rewarded for adventuring off the beaten path, lots of sexy loot that can be upgraded with materials, hilarious and quirky humor that will give you an acute case of the giggles, sexy ratkin mamas, and characters that you will either love or hate with a passion.”
    • “I could easily get past the homemade voice acting, but the constant forced humor is way out of place and just not funny in the first place.”
  • graphics70 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally described as decent to good, featuring a visually appealing world design and some nice aesthetics, though they may feel somewhat outdated or inconsistent with occasional ugly textures. While many players appreciate the overall visual presentation, some criticize the stiff animations and technical bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics are considered pleasant but not groundbreaking, with a mix of positive and negative feedback regarding their execution.

    • “The graphics are pretty nice.”
    • “Unique and interesting world design, fun fighting system and decent graphics as well.”
    • “The world is very pretty with good graphics that runs well without heating my PC up.”
    • “Open world more... instead of scare poor looking houses and square rocks and castles (seriously, some of the things look like the game was released in 2004-2006... graphics look like that or earlier and it is a game from 2022?)”
    • “Clumsy combat, bugged inventory using controller, poor graphics, poor controls.”
    • “With unsatisfying gameplay, a cliché-ridden story, and poor graphics, The Last Oricru is a difficult game to recommend.”
  • stability39 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some players note improvements in version 1.2 compared to the initial release, many still find the game to be a "buggy mess," particularly in co-op mode and during boss fights. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's unique approach and overall fun, suggesting that it may still be worth playing for those willing to overlook its flaws.

    • “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, says I've picked it up but not in inventory, can't change inventory etc.. makes it unplayable.”
    • “I usually love euro-jank games, but this is a broken, buggy mess.”
  • optimization30 mentions

    The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with players reporting frequent crashes, stuttering, and performance issues, particularly in urban areas. While some users noted improvements on higher-end hardware and smoother performance at lower resolutions, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by optimization flaws, choppy animations, and bugs, leaving many players frustrated and hoping for future patches.

    • “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.”
    • “I look forward to patches and optimization.”
    • “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.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its smoothness and the professional quality of the dialogue. The original soundtrack is considered decent and enhances the game's atmosphere without being intrusive. Additionally, the inclusion of creative music videos showcases the developers' talent and adds a unique touch to the overall experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Music's smooth and the dialogues are professionally performed.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability due to its variable story and interactions with three main factions, allowing players to experience different outcomes. Many users report being able to enjoy at least two to three playthroughs, each lasting around 20 hours, making it a worthwhile investment for those who appreciate its voice acting and character dynamics. Overall, it is considered to have decent to good replay value.

    • “I only recommend it simply because it does give good replay value if you can stand the voice acting and characters.”
    • “The story is variable, which makes the game replayable.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding6 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 appreciate that the game rewards grinding and offers a more coherent story compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the grinding experience is a mixed bag, with some elements frustrating while others provide a sense of reward.

    • “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, not to mention it had a more coherent and entertaining story than most Soulsborne games.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its blend of humorous dialogue and believable horror elements, complemented by an engaging musical score. Players find it immersive and recommend similar titles like Elex and Gothic for those who appreciate a strong atmospheric experience.

    • “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.”
    • “I love the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “If you like the atmosphere, I would recommend Elex or Gothic.”
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Play time

27hMedian play time
27hAverage play time
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