The Last Shot

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The Last Shot is a single player platformer game with kids and science fiction themes. It was developed by Rumata Lab and was released on February 16, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Last Shot" is a diesel-punk platforming adventure game where you play as a mechanical engineer in a war-ravaged world. Your life takes a dangerous turn when you're thrust into a journey to save your city and uncover a conspiracy. With hand-drawn visuals, solve unique puzzles and tinker with various machinery using your engineering skills.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming art style that draws players in, with detailed visuals and a captivating aesthetic.
The narrative and world-building elements are engaging, providing a sense of immersion in a dieselpunk setting filled with interesting mechanics and themes.
There are clever puzzles and platforming sections that, while challenging, can be enjoyable for players who appreciate the design effort put into the game.

The controls are often unresponsive and frustrating, making platforming sections feel imprecise and leading to frequent player frustration.
The game lacks sufficient checkpoints, causing players to repeat difficult sections multiple times, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many puzzles are overly simplistic or rely on tedious trial-and-error mechanics, leading to a lack of excitement and originality in gameplay.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the simplicity and hint system, while others find it frustrating due to visual clutter and a lack of complexity in puzzles. Although the platforming mechanics are solid, the introduction of new gameplay elements feels rushed towards the end, leading to a stagnant experience in the middle. Overall, the gameplay does not live up to the game's artistic appeal.
- “Playing as an engineer/mechanic type character was fun and different.”
- “Nothing is too complicated or frustrating, and the game has a built-in hint mechanic if you get stuck.”
- “From a technical point of view, platforming works, is well made, uses time-tested mechanics, and dilutes the game with not particularly complex puzzles.”
- “You'll buy this for the art, which is great, but not for the gameplay, which is not great.”
- “The thing is that there's a lot of visual clutter during gameplay, and that makes interpreting what you're seeing sometimes difficult, including critical items or platforms.”
- “I cannot recommend this game, and I don't really know if this game could be salvaged just by tweaking the mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's graphics are praised for their potential and distinctive aesthetic, with particular commendation for the art style and attention to detail. Players who appreciate the visual presentation are likely to find the experience rewarding, especially highlighted in the final shot.
- “From the get-go, this game has a graphical style with potential.”
- “I would recommend the last shot largely if you like the aesthetic; it's definitely the best part of the game.”
- “The art style and attention to detail are top-notch!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the limited number of tracks—often only four or five—repetitive and annoying, especially during challenging sections. While the soundtrack is described as unique and fun, it can also be distracting, leading some users to lower the volume. Additionally, the default setting of having the soundtrack off has raised some eyebrows.
- “The music is unique and fun, although I did lower the music volume as it can be a bit distracting.”
- “The soundtrack is disappointing because there are only four or five tracks, and one of them doesn't even loop properly, which becomes doubly annoying when stuck on a puzzle or retrying a complex jumping section.”
- “There's an odd aspect in the game where the soundtrack is turned off by default.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is conveyed through a charming blend of art and animation, enhancing the overall narrative experience within the game world.
- “The art, animation, and the story told through the world is all quite charming.”