The Last Oricru

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.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews

story63 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and engaging story with meaningful choices that impact the narrative.
The combat system, while janky, offers a variety of weapons and skills that can be enjoyable once mastered.
The game has a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, creating an interesting world to explore.

The saving system is frustrating, with no manual saves and limited auto-save options, leading to potential loss of progress.
The voice acting and character animations are often criticized as being poor and unconvincing.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
208 mentions
30 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its emphasis on player choices, leading to a branching narrative that can result in multiple outcomes and endings. While many players appreciate the engaging dialogue and the moral complexity of the plot, some criticize the execution, noting issues with clarity in decision-making consequences and occasional bugs that disrupt quest progression. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point of the game, offering a mix of humor, intrigue, and a unique blend of genres, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The story is interesting and there is some really cool lore here.”
- “The story-driven, choices matter aspect gives the game an interesting twist and is what really makes it stand out from all the other dark souls clones on Steam.”
- “The story itself is intriguing, the writing has some great puns, even mocking the genre itself, which is a fresh approach.”
- “The only real gripe I have with the game is that there are certain quests that you can unexpectedly fail without even realizing you're triggering the thing that fails them until it's too late.”
- “The final straw and what ultimately led me to make my first ever review on Steam is how the game proudly boasts about how it gives full agency to the player, but the very first quest you get you're railroaded into a choice because the developers wanted to use it as some sort of political allegory.”
- “This game tries at every turn to be as unlikable and unenjoyable as possible, from cringeworthy dialogue that got so bad that we just started skipping it to the clunky combat, to the poor skill optimization, to the utter lack of equipment, to the unreadable quest log.”
gameplay
68 mentions
15 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, characterized by solid souls-like mechanics but marred by clunky controls, frustrating save systems, and unbalanced combat. While the RPG elements and choice-driven narrative are appreciated, many players find the overall execution lacking polish, leading to a frustrating experience, especially in boss fights and enemy encounters. Co-op gameplay adds a unique twist, but technical issues and mediocre mechanics detract from the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is good and not as devastating as many dark souls games, but it's still a challenge.”
- “I really appreciate the co-op gameplay, which is really unique in a game like this and brings a new way of gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “It certainly doesn't feel polished and many of the attempted gimmicks, mechanics, systems, etc. just don't come out as intended.”
- “The gameplay is just too janky and I'm tired of dying because of a mixture of bad controls, bad movement, and weird hitboxes.”
- “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).”
humor
37 mentions
97 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky and snarky dialogue, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, despite some critiques of the voice acting and occasional forced jokes. The protagonist's witty remarks and the overall comedic atmosphere contribute to a lighthearted experience that contrasts with typical dark themes in similar games. However, opinions vary, as some players feel the humor can be cringe-worthy or out of place, indicating a mixed reception among different audiences.
- “Dialogues are outright hilarious, and our beloved hero, Silver, is really a prick. If you can overcome the fact that it won't get as dark and gloomy as your usual soulslike game, then you will enjoy it.”
- “Grab your co-op buddy and definitely give this a go! It's the most unexpectedly hilarious eurojank RPG of the year, with dialogue and mechanics 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 to hilarious and quirky humor that will give you an acute case of the giggles, along with 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 to begin with.”
graphics
33 mentions
52 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally described as decent to good, with some users appreciating the unique world design and aesthetic appeal, while others note outdated textures and occasional bugs. While many find the visuals pleasant, there are criticisms regarding stiff animations and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as satisfactory but not groundbreaking, with a nostalgic charm that may resonate more with older gamers.
- “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.”
- “Open world feels lacking with poorly designed houses, square rocks, and castles. Some elements look like they belong to a game released in 2004-2006, despite this being a game from 2022.”
- “Clumsy combat, bugged inventory when using a controller, and poor graphics detract from the overall experience.”
- “There are quite a few graphical and technical bugs throughout this game, which significantly impact immersion.”
stability
19 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and clunky gameplay that detract from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge improvements in recent updates, many still find the game to be a "buggy mess," particularly in co-op mode and during boss fights. Despite these issues, some users appreciate the game's unique approach and potential, suggesting 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 say I've picked it up but it's not in the inventory, can't change inventory, etc. It makes it unplayable.”
- “I usually love euro-jank games, but this is a broken, buggy mess.”
optimization
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant crashes, stutters, and performance issues, particularly in urban areas. While some users report improved performance on higher-end systems, others find it barely playable even on powerful hardware, with persistent bugs and choppy animations detracting from the experience. There is hope for future patches to address these optimization flaws, but currently, the game struggles to deliver a stable and enjoyable performance.
- “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.”
music
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the decent original soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere without being intrusive. The combination of smooth music and professionally performed dialogue contributes to the overall experience, while creative music videos showcase the talent of the developers. However, some elements, like a rap musical video, may feel outdated or out of place for certain players.
- “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.”
- “The music is 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 a, honest to god, rap musical video after the credits roll?”
- “Last, but not least, before the credits, they show a music video where the animators and game designers show their talent and their creativity.”
- “It’s quite decent, you can tell that the devs cared enough, and added decent original music that isn’t too intrusive or annoying.”
replayability
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its variable story and interactions with three main factions, allowing players to experience different outcomes. Users report being able to enjoy around 20 hours on their first playthrough and a similar amount on subsequent runs, making it worthwhile for those who can overlook the voice acting and character design. Overall, it is considered to have decent to good replay value.
- “The story is variable, which makes the game replayable.”
- “I only recommend it because it offers good replay value if you can tolerate the voice acting and characters.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative 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 certain fights are less tedious and note that the game offers a more 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, not to mention it had a more coherent and entertaining story than most Soulsborne games.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging dialogue, convincing horror elements, and complementary music, creating an immersive experience. Players who appreciate this atmosphere often recommend similar titles like Elex and Gothic.
- “The game's atmosphere is enhanced by the humorous dialogue, the believable horror of the creatures, and the beautiful music that ties it all together.”
- “I absolutely love the atmosphere of the game.”
- “If you appreciate a captivating atmosphere, I would recommend Elex or Gothic.”
- “If you like the atmosphere, I would recommend Elex or Gothic.”