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The Last Salvage Squad

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
98% User Score Based on 188 reviews

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The Last Salvage Squad is a single player shooter game with anime, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Sunfish Kumano and was released on June 17, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

■STORYOne day, a gargantuan alien spaceship invades and unleashes countless combat weapons upon Earth, demolishing human civilization in the blink of an eye. Although humans succeeded in developing special weapons that could deal an effective blow to the aliens, it was too late to revive their civilization. To this day, however, the Earth has yet to fall silent despite its abandoned cities, for s…

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews
story13 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging arcade-style first-person shooter with smooth, satisfying gunplay and diverse weapon mechanics.
  • Unique and charming art style combining retro pixel art with 2.5D and Virtual Boy-inspired visuals, creating a striking atmosphere.
  • Highly replayable with varied missions, customizable loadouts, and challenging hard and EX modes that enhance enjoyment.
  • Game is relatively short in length, with campaign completion typically under 3 hours; some desire for more content and longer missions.
  • Weapon balance issues where several guns feel less effective or enjoyable compared to the starter weapon and katana.
  • Occasional gameplay frustrations such as needing to pick up weapons after deaths and limited map and enemy variety sometimes reduce long-term engagement.

  • story

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 73% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story is simple, short, and primarily delivered through light, mission-linked dialogue, offering a cute and heartfelt context that complements the fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay. While not deeply complex or expansive, it provides enough charm and stakes to engage players, with some expressing a desire for longer missions, more exploration, and additional narrative content. Overall, it is a sweet, straightforward narrative that enhances the experience without overshadowing the action.

    • “The stakes were high and the final mission was as epic as I was anticipating as I played through.”
    • “The shooting is fast and frantic without being too overwhelming, the different weapons are fun to use with their different gimmicks, upgrading your character can get overpowered but against these odds you'll *need* that power, and the story is heartfelt and wholesome.”
    • “It's... clearly an indie work but the texture of the gameplay rocks and there's plenty of cute story beats and setpieces that have made my robot-girl-loving core sing!!!”
    • “The story is minimal, weapon balance is a little off, and the stages aren't the most varied, but the character designs are cute, the enemy designs are cool, and it does somewhat sell the super robot/tokusatsu fantasy.”
    • “Surprisingly fun game though has a pretty short and simple story.”
    • “Story?”

  • graphics

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for its unique and charming retro-inspired 2.5D art style, blending pixel art with stylish 3D models and filters that create a striking, arcade-like visual atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth animations, distinctive character and enemy designs, and cohesive aesthetic that enhances the enjoyable fast-paced gunplay. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the gameplay, delivering a visually appealing and memorable experience.

    • “It's retro 2.5D aesthetic is top notch and the music is a banger.”
    • “The visuals are striking and fit the game’s atmosphere perfectly.”
    • “The art style is absolutely perfect and I've genuinely wanted a modern game with the Virtual Boy aesthetic; it's only made better by being able to play as a giant forklift girl who can carry a 120mm assault rifle or a 380mm RPG among many other ridiculous Gundam-style weapons.”
    • “The visuals themselves: this game is red.”
    • “Fps bullet-hell with a virtual boy art style?”
    • “The last salvage squad is a short but sweet game, with 2d sprites, pixelated graphics, and movement based shooting.”

  • gameplay

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, fluid, and satisfying boomer shooter mechanics with a unique 2.5D art style and varied weapon and perk combinations, though some find it simple or somewhat short. Movement and certain mechanics like the sniper charging and weapon pickups receive occasional criticism, and the campaign ends just as difficulty ramps up, encouraging replayability. Overall, it offers an enjoyable, easy-to-learn experience with some minor quirks typical of an indie title.

    • “The gameplay is fantastic, the spectacle is never really lost, and there were a lot of moments where I found myself actually audibly saying things like 'oh that's cool.' The different weapons as well as perks and items that can be purchased and used also add a lot of variety and let you figure out fun combinations.”
    • “Please play this game, I see no one talking about it and its style is so unique with a great fluid gameplay that never feels overwhelming due to the open enemy and level design and how the game is always presenting new elements to its simple but effective gameplay.”
    • “The visual style is pleasing, the gameplay is intuitive, and the weapons are a joy to wield, especially the sword and the assault rifle (and even more so the dual assault rifles – reloading them is truly satisfying). A good, small game that’s definitely worth your attention.”
    • “The sniper charging mechanic feels awkward to use when movement is a primary defense.”
    • “The weapon pick-up mechanic is annoying.”
    • “I liked the 2.5D aesthetic and art, but the gameplay is too straightforward and a bit boring.”

  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The game's music receives mixed feedback, with many praising its fun, cute, and fitting retro style that complements the aesthetic, while some find it repetitive, mismatched, or prefer alternative tracks. Several users express a desire for more variety and the option to purchase or download the soundtrack. Overall, the soundtrack is generally well-liked but could benefit from greater diversity and better alignment with the game's tone.

    • “It's retro 2.5D aesthetic is top notch and the music is a banger.”
    • “Fun, cute, and awesome soundtrack.”
    • “The music, the art style, everything perfectly fits with their theme.”
    • “Music - ngl, I turned it off around level 15 because it just didn't fit. I ended up listening to music on YouTube, Harpazz in particular, which matched the vibe better, like you’re literally fighting against aliens after all humanity is dead.”
    • “The music in the game is too funky. Your whole game features red guys, the angriest color, so why is the music like Shovel Knight?”
    • “My only recommendation is a more varied music library, since the tracks sometimes repeat and can get a bit stale.”

  • replayability

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability through its short, engaging levels, evolving mechanics, and a wide variety of weapons and gear. Players can enjoy a tougher second playthrough with randomized enemies and extensive customization options, encouraging experimentation and optimization. Overall, the bite-sized design and post-game content provide plenty of reasons to revisit the game.

    • “New mechanics pop up at fun intervals and keep the game incredibly replayable.”
    • “The variety of weapons also leaves a lot of room for replayability!”
    • “The entire game can be beaten in about an hour on normal, but the levels have a lot of replayability and are intentionally bite sized.”
    • “The post game seems to give replay value, with randomized enemies and the aforementioned customization.”
    • “If you're halfway good at shooters, expect a first playthrough to take under 90 minutes, but there's a whole second loop with significantly tougher levels to unlock, plus decent replay value through experimenting with loadouts (there's tons of gear to pick from) and optimizing times.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by striking visuals and a unique, almost virtual boy-like aesthetic featuring anime robot girls, which perfectly complements the fast-paced, arena-style gameplay. While the story is straightforward and reminiscent of classic sci-fi films, the design and background elements draw strong inspiration from iconic anime like Evangelion and Gundam, creating an engaging and immersive environment. However, some weapon choices slightly detract from the overall fun.

    • “The last salvage squad combines fun, fast-paced gunplay of an arena shooter with the wonderful aesthetics and art direction of an almost Virtual Boy-like atmosphere featuring anime robot girls.”
    • “The visuals are striking and fit the game’s atmosphere perfectly.”
    • “The story is rather straightforward, reminiscent of movies like Independence Day and War of the Worlds, while the background elements evoke designs and atmosphere similar to Evangelion, Gundam, and Signalis.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is visually appealing, with cute and cool designs that effectively capture the super robot/tokusatsu theme, though the story is minimal and offers limited depth.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs negatively impacting the overall experience.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a fast-paced and engaging shooting experience with varied weapon mechanics, while its heartfelt and wholesome story adds emotional depth. Character upgrades provide a satisfying sense of progression needed to overcome challenging odds.

    • “The story is heartfelt and wholesome.”
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The Last Salvage Squad is a shooter game with anime, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. Common tags for The Last Salvage Squad include first-person, futuristic, boomer shooter, female protagonist, 2.5d and others.

The Last Salvage Squad is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

The Last Salvage Squad was released on June 17, 2026.

The Last Salvage Squad was developed by Sunfish Kumano.

The Last Salvage Squad has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Last Salvage Squad for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

The Last Salvage Squad is a single player game.