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"The Last Shop - Craft & Trade" is a simulation game where players run a specialized weapon shop to assist survivors in a harsh environment. By strategically crafting, trading, and upgrading weapons, players can help survivors defend themselves and improve their shop, all while working towards personal wealth and survival. The game offers a mix of management and action elements in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Some players find the game enjoyable and a decent time-waster.
The game has a good community and offers events for free-to-play players.
Graphics and sound are appreciated by some players, with characters looking appealing.

The tutorial is excessively long and cannot be skipped, leading to frustration.
The game is criticized for being a cash grab with high paywalls and overpriced transactions.
Many players experience crashes and technical issues, making the game unplayable for some.

monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for aggressive in-app purchase prompts, persistent notifications, and quests designed to encourage spending real money. Players feel it relies on deceptive advertising and is primarily a cash grab, with overpriced in-game purchases and a lack of genuine promotional efforts.
- “They push in-app purchases way too hard, with multiple notifications that won't go away, 'quests' to spend real money, and countless pop-ups.”
- “Also on its surface, it's a blatant cash grab that will be left to rot as they bleed any money they can out of new players.”
- “Every in-game purchase is way too expensive.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The story has been criticized for its slow start and lack of clarity, with players feeling overwhelmed by forced mechanics and poorly paced narrative elements, such as the rapid comic book introduction. Many users express frustration over the repetitive and unoriginal storyline, which they feel detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, the integration of ads and the need for specific unlocks to progress further complicates the enjoyment of the story.
- “The opening story in the form of a comic book goes too fast; I can't read it all, and I'm generally a fast reader. I also despise when games force me to do things. I am trying to play my way, and the game takes over when I finish quests, which makes me not want to progress.”
- “The opening story in the form of a comic book goes too fast; I can't read it all and I'm generally a fast reader. I also despise when games force me to do things. I am trying to play my way, and the stupid thing takes over when I finish quests. I hate it; it makes me not want to progress.”
- “This is a sad rip-off game. The graphics are garbage, the storyline is ripped off from all the other games, and it's not worth the time or effort to play.”
- “Really slow start and doesn't tell you that trying to claim free chests gives you an ad. My main issue is that the customers always wanted what my adventures had equipped, like they were on a mission. How do you know they got it? Ruined it for me.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews; while some praise the artwork and sound quality, others criticize them as subpar and derivative. Overall, the visual presentation seems to be a point of contention among players, with opinions varying widely.
- “The game has awesome artwork and a great community.”
- “The graphics and sound are impressive.”
- “This is a sad rip-off game; the graphics are garbage, the storyline is ripped off from all the other games, and it's not worth the time or effort to play.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Players find the gameplay enjoyable, but note that it feels limited without certain unlocks, as even early quests depend on them.
- “The gameplay is incredibly fun and engaging.”
- “Without these unlocks, the gameplay feels limited, as even the initial quests require them.”
- “Without these unlocks, gameplay is severely limited as even initial quests require them.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action sequences.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is criticized for its low-quality animations and unattractive character designs, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the basic and clip art-like item design further undermines the depth and appeal of the characters.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking any real depth or growth.”
- “The animations are low-quality, and the character designs are unattractive, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “Overall, the character design is basic and resembles clip art, which detracts from the immersion of the game.”