The Last Spell: Prologue

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The Last Spell: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ishtar Games and was released on October 29, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wishlist Now! Music By About the GameThe Last Spell Prologue lets you experience the first five days of the final game. You start with only 3 heroes at your disposal, and their weapons are... not the best ones. But they can still make use of cool skills to get rid of those damned monsters! Build up your defenses, protect your city, and slay the very first hordes of enemies you will encounter i…

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Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

music7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and addictive experience, with a satisfying blend of tactical gameplay and city-building elements.
The graphics and soundtrack are well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
Each playthrough feels unique due to the random generation of characters, items, and enemies, providing high replay value.

The game can be excessively difficult, especially for new players, leading to frustration and repeated failures.
Some design choices, such as the RNG for character abilities and hero selection, can feel unfair and limit player agency.
The user interface has been criticized for being unintuitive, making it hard to access important information during gameplay.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Descriptions highlight the soundtrack as "awesome," "brilliant," and "epic," often noting its perfect integration with the game's mechanics and aesthetics. Overall, the music is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Beautiful pixel art and effects, pumping synthwave soundtrack.”
- “The music, loot, and tower defense intertwine so perfectly.”
- “Game is hard, but the music goes harder.”
- “I came for the free demo, I stayed for the soundtrack.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
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The graphics are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the artwork and visuals, though some find certain character designs to be a bit silly. While the graphics are described as neat and as advertised, there are concerns about line of sight issues caused by environmental elements. Overall, the combination of graphics and soundtrack contributes to a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are neat and the soundtrack rocks hard, but above all else this feels highly satisfying to play.”
- “The graphics are as advertised, either you like it (I do!) or you don't, and the soundtrack is awesome!”
- “Graphically, it looks great!”
- “Line of sight is unclear, and rocks that are shorter than barricades (in the artwork) block all line of sight, as do lamp posts.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid tactical mechanics and addictive nature, offering ample strategy and build options. However, some players express concerns about potential repetitiveness in longer sessions and suggest a need for more diverse engagement strategies, such as smaller tactical encounters or larger-scale battles with balanced cooldown systems. Overall, while the art and premise are well-received, there are calls for improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is fun and addictive with ample strategy and build routes.”
- “I love the artwork, the gameplay, and the depths!”
- “I found the tactical gameplay pretty solid, though the game punishes you for fighting inside the walls, but only lets you build one structure outside of the walls.”
- “Seems like a really good roguelite, my only concern is that the gameplay might get a bit too repetitive for multiple runs in one session.”
- “There's potential here, but if this is the gameplay of the final product, then this is not for me.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its challenging nature and the ability to make significant mistakes, which keeps each match feeling unique despite the limited map and early rounds. The combination of difficulty and fun contributes to a strong incentive for repeated play.
- “It's a short demo, it's difficult, it lets you make serious mistakes, and it's quite replayable and fun.”
- “Each match manages to play fairly uniquely even though it's the same map and same few early rounds; there is tons of replay value already.”
- “This game is very fun and very replayable from what I've experienced so far. Although it is very hard, I thought it was a joke when it said 'this game is very hard,' but no!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game generally runs smoothly without significant bugs, although players have reported some challenges when trying to adjust the resolution settings.
- “Runs smoothly with no noticeable bugs, although there is some difficulty adjusting the resolution.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; it maintains a steady frame rate and minimizes loading times.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is perceived as straightforward and lacking depth, suggesting that characters may not undergo significant growth or complexity throughout the game.
- “Character development is simplistic.”
- “The character development lacks depth.”
- “There is minimal growth in character arcs.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report spending significant time grinding to explore various strategies and gameplay options, with some dedicating up to 25 hours to this aspect.
- “I've spent 25 hours grinding out different strategies and trying out new things.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which is really frustrating.”

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The Last Spell: Prologue is a role playing game.

The Last Spell: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

The Last Spell: Prologue was released on October 29, 2020.

The Last Spell: Prologue was developed by Ishtar Games.

The Last Spell: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Last Spell: Prologue is a single player game.

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