The Last Stop
- March 28, 2024
- HeadArrow
Get on SteamIn "The Last Stop," players are trapped in a subway car and must reach the final stop to escape, with visibility only during movement between stations and darkness while stopped. This unique concept relies on memory, strategy, and quick decisions to navigate the unknown, creating a suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive visuals and a well-assembled train environment that enhances the atmosphere.
- Gameplay offers a satisfying challenge for fans of spot-the-difference games, with some clever and subtle anomalies.
- The performance is smooth, with consistent frame rates contributing to a seamless experience.
- The game lacks significant horror elements, with many anomalies feeling repetitive and not enough variety to maintain engagement.
- There are no jump scares or truly scary moments, which may disappoint players expecting a horror experience.
- Some players experienced bugs that affected gameplay, such as getting stuck in a loop, leading to frustration.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title is polarizing; while some players find it engaging and reminiscent of spot-the-difference games, others criticize it for lacking depth and scare factor. Overall, the graphics are praised for their quality, and the mechanics are noted to be user-friendly.
“If you're a fan of spot-the-difference games, this title delivers a satisfying challenge.”
“It's very good; the graphics are slick, and the gameplay is easy to understand.”
“On top of the lack of actual gameplay, there was nothing even remotely scary about this game.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by impressive visuals and clever, subtle anomalies that create a creepy ambiance. However, the limited number of eerie moments may detract from a consistently unsettling experience, leaving players wanting more jump scares to fully capitalize on the atmospheric potential. Overall, the atmosphere is praised, but some feel it could benefit from additional scary content.
“Some of the anomalies are clever and subtle, some even a bit creepy, which complements the game's atmosphere.”
“Visuals: the game boasts impressive visuals with a rich array of objects in the train environment, adding to the overall atmosphere.”
“This game is so atmospheric!”
“Limited creepy moments: while the game does include some eerie anomalies, there are only about 15 of them, which is not enough to maintain a consistently unsettling atmosphere.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their impressive visuals and well-assembled assets, contributing to a rich and immersive train environment. Reviewers note that the visuals are slick and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“The graphics look pretty nice and the assets are assembled nicely.”
“Visuals: the game boasts impressive visuals with a rich array of objects in the train environment, adding to the overall atmosphere.”
“It's very good; the graphics are slick, and the gameplay is easy to understand.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game generally performs well, especially on the Steam Deck, but users have reported significant bugs, including a game-breaking issue that requires a cold reset and results in lost progress. Overall, while stability is mostly acceptable, the presence of critical bugs detracts from the experience.
“On medium settings, it runs great on the Steam Deck.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs, which is impressive.”
“A decent game, although a little buggy. I encountered the same huge bug twice; when completing the end stage and exiting, I got stuck in a turning loop at the door, so I had to do a cold reset, losing all my progress.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay, including characters getting stuck and missions failing to load.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its smooth movement and consistently solid frame rates, resulting in a seamless gaming experience.
“The performance is outstanding; movement is smooth, and the frame rates are consistently solid, contributing to a seamless experience.”
“The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for quick load times and minimal lag during intense gameplay.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the graphics are, making it possible to enjoy stunning visuals without sacrificing performance.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Replayability is hindered by a lack of engaging content, as players find it challenging to remain interested in a second playthrough due to the absence of genuinely frightening elements.
“Replayability: After completing the game once, I found it difficult to stay engaged for a second playthrough due to the lack of truly scary anomalies.”
“Replayability: The game offers little incentive to replay, as the story and gameplay mechanics feel repetitive after the first run.”
“Replayability: Once you've experienced the main storyline, there's not much left to draw you back in for another playthrough.”
