THE LAST PLAYER:VR Battle Royale
- August 7, 2019
- Skyline Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"The Last Player" is a VR battle royale game set in a futuristic city skyline. Players engage in fast-paced combat using a variety of weapons while navigating the dynamic environment. The objective is to be the last player standing among 20 competitors in intense, action-packed matches.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a smooth and intuitive inventory system, making it easy to manage weapons and attachments in VR.
- Quick matchmaking and populated games provide a fast-paced experience with minimal waiting time between matches.
- The gunplay is enjoyable, with a variety of mechanics that enhance the overall gameplay experience, despite some limitations.
- The game suffers from a high number of bots, which detracts from the experience of playing against real players and can lead to frustrating encounters.
- Audio issues, including poor directional sound and lag during firefights, significantly impact gameplay and immersion.
- The game lacks polish in several areas, including limited weapon variety, simplistic mechanics like auto-reloading, and overall graphical fidelity.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-master mechanics, allowing players to quickly engage with the game, including intuitive climbing and responsive parachuting. While the gun mechanics may feel unconventional and take some time to adjust to, the overall experience is solid with intense fights and a classic battle royale structure. However, some players noted issues with bot behavior and a lack of polish in animations, suggesting room for improvement.
“I have bought almost all of the shooters on the market, but for me, this one stands out (no pun intended) above them all because of its mechanics; they are very easy to master.”
“I find the game to be super easy to pick up. You just point and click to pick up your weapon and ammo and everything else you need. One of the things I really like is the ability to climb over or onto obstacles; it's a very simple mechanic of grabbing with your left hand and moving over or up. In other games of a similar nature, I have found it quite hard and finicky to master this skill, and in the heat of battle, it can make a big difference.”
“The fights are intense and the gameplay is quick.”
“The last player suffers from poor mechanics, brain dead bots, and less than stellar animations.”
“It took a couple of hours of play to feel comfortable with the simple mechanics, as I was also thinking, why not manual reload and pick my weapon and why can I reach down and pick up stuff.”
“The gun mechanics are bonkers until you get used to them, but they don't play like anything I've tried so far in VR and feel less intuitive.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they are good to great, especially in comparison to similar titles. While some users report issues like blurriness and repetitive assets, others appreciate the smooth performance and pleasing visuals, particularly in different movement modes. However, there are mentions of animations being less impressive, indicating a mixed but mostly positive reception regarding the graphical quality.
“Graphics are more pleasing and it has 3rd/1st person movement which can be changed on the fly to avoid motion sickness.”
“Dont let the negative reviews fool you, graphics are better than stand out.”
“Runs smooth on full graphics.”
“The graphics are nothing to phone home about, and the assets are exactly the same as Onward and Standout.”
“Graphics are blurry (and believe me, I tried adjusting everything and have a pretty beefy PC).”
“Graphics could be better.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's graphics are well-received and run smoothly for many players, but there are notable concerns regarding lag and frame rate optimization that need to be addressed for an improved experience.
“Graphics are good and run smoothly on my system.”
“Nice performance & graphics.”
“Fix this issue and this game will be just about golden with some lag optimization.”
“The in-game FPS could be way better too for what the game is; optimization is required.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly in solo mode, with users reporting bugs; however, it generally performs well on the Rift S and is expected to improve as it matures.
“It's only the solo mode, and it's a little buggy, but it plays well on the Rift S.”
“It's buggy, but it's also new.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization strategy may prioritize short-term profits over long-term player engagement, fearing it could lead to a quick cash grab rather than a sustainable model. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a steady flow of content and rewards to keep players invested, especially given the game's long development history.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on making a quick profit rather than providing a balanced experience for players.”
“I worry that this game is just another cash grab, prioritizing microtransactions over genuine gameplay improvements.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as engaging yet somewhat superficial, with elements that may come off as cliché or overly dramatic. While some players appreciate its entertainment value, others find it lacking in depth and originality. Overall, it offers a mix of intrigue and predictability.
