The Last Shores

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The Last Shores is a single player action game. It was developed by Black Frog Studio and was released on October 5, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in a relaxing, contemplative adventure with The Last Shores, a top-down 3D solar-punk exploration game where nature and mystery meet. Play as Tal, a young biologist on a missionFreshly graduated from GREEN-CORP University and sent to an abandoned island for a one-year internship, your objective is simple: clean up the entire island, restore the ecosystems and unravel the secrets…

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics, a lovely soundtrack, and a cute atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
It's a relaxing and casual game that serves its purpose well, especially for players looking for a laid-back adventure.
The story, while short, is engaging and has a genuine feel, leaving players wanting more.

Movement is slow and clunky, making exploration feel tedious, and there are issues with the glider and camera controls.
The game lacks essential features like a mini-map and has several bugs, including broken achievements and lag during item collection.
Many players find the game becomes boring quickly due to its limited gameplay and lack of depth.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as both simple and genuine, featuring a sad yet engaging narrative that contrasts with its beautiful art and relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the intriguing premise and the potential for exploration, though some express a desire for a more extended storyline. Overall, the story is well-received, with many finding it unexpectedly deep and compelling, despite some technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “Beautiful design, graphics, music, and story.”
- “The story is definitely not what you expect and really made me want to see where it leads.”
- “An engaging story, a beautiful world around you, really relaxing, I recommend it :)”
- “The story is short and seems to end quickly.”
- “Overall it's an awesome game, the ambiance, the scenery, the story, everything clicks together... it's a shame the bugs take you away from the experience.”
- “Cute game with a cute atmosphere, with an unexpectedly dark story that makes you want more.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its cuteness and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as lovely and fitting, with some suggesting it could stand alone as a sellable product. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charming design and enjoyable gameplay.
- “I have to say that it is very cute and I love the music included in the game.”
- “The music is lovely and atmospheric.”
- “While the game is very short, it is worth a play and has a wonderful atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- “I can see them getting away with selling the soundtrack.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted to be limited, with some users expressing a desire for improved systems, despite the core gameplay loop being enjoyable. Positives include decent art and graphics, acceptable music and sound effects, and a solid story.
- “The basic core gameplay loop is enjoyable, and the story is solid.”
- “The art and graphics are decent, and the music and sound effects are acceptable.”
- “This is the core mechanic of the game, and it has to work flawlessly.”
- “There is not a lot of gameplay in the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their beautiful design and adorability, particularly in the depiction of the world and characters like golems and bots. While some reviews note that the art is decent and the music and sound effects are acceptable, the overall visual presentation contributes positively to the game's enjoyable core gameplay and solid story.
- “Beautiful design, graphics, music, and story.”
- “Pros: super adorable world and graphics, love the golems and bots, objectives listed on the top left of the screen (makes it easy to keep track of!), you can walk, glide, or sail, and plenty of money leftover to buy everything you need.”
- “Positives: art and graphics are decent, the music and sound effects are acceptable, the basic core gameplay loop is enjoyable, and the story is solid.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be characterized by deliberately slow movement, camera transitions, and repetitive animations, which can lead to a frustrating experience.
- “The movement, camera, and recycling animations are grindingly slow.”
- “The repetitive tasks feel like an endless grind with no real reward.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but it never felt worth the effort.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its lovely and atmospheric music, creating an engaging experience despite its short length. Players appreciate the adorable visuals, particularly the little fish, while the unexpectedly dark story adds depth to the overall ambiance, leaving them wanting more.
- “The music is lovely and atmospheric.”
- “While the game is very short, it is worth a play and has a wonderful atmosphere and soundtrack, plus the little fish in the ocean are adorable.”
- “Cute game with a charming atmosphere, featuring an unexpectedly dark story that makes you want more.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, with some experiencing performance issues that may be related to their specific systems.
- “I don't know if it has to do with my system, but it is a bit unoptimized.”