The Last Sovereign
- April 19, 2020
- SierraLee
- 50h median play time
"The Last Sovereign" is a single-player, adult fantasy role-playing game that offers a deep and complex plot with adult content integrated naturally into the storyline. The game allows you to build a harem of characters and features a reconstruction of familiar tropes for a unique and fun experience. With approximately 50 hours of gameplay, you will shape the course of history in a world where sex is a weapon.
Reviews
- The Last Sovereign features an engaging and complex story with well-developed characters, making it one of the best narrative-driven games in the genre.
- The game offers a unique gameplay experience with meaningful choices that have significant consequences, encouraging strategic thinking and planning.
- The writing is exceptional, blending humor, depth, and emotional moments, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players invested.
- The combat system can be challenging and may require players to engage in strategic planning, which some may find tedious or difficult.
- There are many hidden mechanics and potential content locks that can frustrate players, especially those who prefer a more straightforward experience.
- The game relies heavily on text for its adult content, which may not appeal to players looking for more visual or animated erotic elements.
- story27 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game features a complex and engaging story that is richly woven with detailed lore and environmental storytelling, making it a standout in the genre. Players appreciate the depth of character development and the significant consequences of their choices, despite a relatively linear plot. The integration of adult themes is handled with care, enhancing the narrative without overshadowing the overall gameplay experience.
“The world building is amazing and without any walls of text to support it (hurray, environmental storytelling).”
“Would highly recommend to any adult looking for a nice heartfelt story that was clearly made with a lot of love from the creator.”
“It couples a beautiful and rich story with the right amount of 'real' gameplay so that you feel neither like you are reading a novel nor are you grinding from scene to scene.”
“Especially because a lot of the changes, while notable at a story level, don't really change how the game proceeds.”
“The plot doesn't really branch, but choices still have significant, and sometimes long-lasting, consequences.”
“While the sexual focused theme is unusual, it is integrated very well in a full-fledged, sometimes even gritty fantasy story.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its well-executed, traditional JRPG mechanics that emphasize strategy over grinding, thanks to a limited number of enemies and resources. Players are encouraged to engage with the game's complex systems, including relationships and economics, which enhance the depth of the experience and make choices impactful. Overall, the game offers a rich storyline and diverse character interactions, providing dozens of hours of engaging gameplay without the monotony of typical RPG grinding.
“Gameplay is simple JRPG stuff, but very well executed. Notably, it has a limited amount of enemies (some optional/missable) and resources, so no endless grinding, which means no overleveling and you have to actually strategize instead of downing 99 HP potions after every fight.”
“There's a lot to like in the gameplay: different enemies encourage different party compositions, optional dungeons that will push you to utilize the buffs and debuffs of your characters, quite a few fights where you will use your potions to survive, and a very, very beefy storyline.”
“Gameplay-wise, this is a pretty standard RPG Maker game.”
“The 50 hours of gameplay quoted in the game description is a very conservative estimate.”
“It couples a beautiful and rich story with the right amount of 'real' gameplay so that you feel neither like you are reading a novel nor are you grinding from scene to scene while slaying numerous low-level monsters to reach that next level to stand a chance against the next level of monsters.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game features minimal grinding due to a limited number of enemies and resources, encouraging strategic gameplay rather than repetitive battles. While some players noted a few grindy moments, the absence of respawning monsters and random encounters means that grinding is not a significant issue, allowing for a more engaging experience without the tedium often associated with traditional JRPGs.
“But there is no grinding, which means that you should not skip fights and should think about what you purchase.”
“The start of the game was slow, and I was skeptical this would be worth playing since so much of it seemed tedious.”
“Some minor cons: the combat is just somewhat grindy, not really bad at all honestly it's just you really want to fight as much as possible to level so don't struggle in battles.”
“It couples a beautiful and rich story with the right amount of 'real' gameplay so that you feel neither like you are reading a novel nor are you grinding from scene to scene while slaying numerous low-level monsters to reach that next level to stand a chance against the next level of monsters.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is praised for its clever and varied dialogue, blending hilarity with thoughtful moments and emotional depth. Players appreciate the balance of light-hearted humor and serious themes, with character interactions and political drama contributing to both comedic and poignant experiences. Overall, the game successfully elicits laughter while also delivering impactful storytelling.
“The dialogue is hilarious, thoughtful, and at times deeply touching.”
“From the interpersonal relationships built between characters, the political drama spanning multiple countries, even the descriptions of seemingly benign items; everything has been finely crafted for maximum intrigue, humor, or gravitas.”
“All that doesn’t mean that the game is dead serious: it contains a good portion of light-hearted humor driven by its lovable characters.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of "The Last Sovereign" primarily utilize RPG Maker's default assets, which may detract from its visual appeal. However, the standout feature is the character portraits, which elevate the overall aesthetic and contribute to the game's enjoyment.
“Apart from the portraits, the graphics are mostly RPG Maker default assets.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, with players reporting over 100 hours of engaging content in a single playthrough, largely due to the variety of choices available. However, some users express skepticism about the necessity of replaying the game solely to explore different choices.
“TLS isn’t even finished, and you can easily get over 100 hours of play in one playthrough, none of which I'd call filler. On top of that, it has great replay value due to the amount of choices.”
“The game offers so many different paths and outcomes that I find myself wanting to replay it just to see what I missed the first time.”
“With multiple endings and character choices, every playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it hard to put down.”
“Not inherently a bad idea, but I question the replayability of the game to support playing through again to see different choices.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth, resonating strongly with players through its thoughtful and often humorous dialogue. Reviewers recommend it for adults seeking a meaningful and lovingly crafted experience.
“I would highly recommend this to any adult looking for a heartfelt story that was clearly made with a lot of love from the creator.”
“The dialogue is hilarious, thoughtful, and at times deeply touching.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive world and character design, with a particularly engaging story that enhances character development, setting it apart from many other studio titles. However, opinions on the drawn sex art are mixed.
“In terms of an engaging story and character development, it stands out above many studio games as well.”
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game features numerous hidden mechanics, which necessitate practice and engagement to achieve an optimized playthrough.
“The game encourages players to explore and discover various strategies, making optimization a rewarding challenge.”
“With careful planning and resource management, players can significantly enhance their gameplay experience through optimization.”
“There are a good number of hidden game mechanisms, so it requires a bit of practice and involvement to achieve a more optimized playthrough.”
“The optimization in this game feels lacking, as many systems are convoluted and not well explained.”
“I found the optimization options to be frustratingly limited, making it hard to tailor my experience to my playstyle.”