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The Last Survey

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67%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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The Last Survey is a single player simulation game with a drama theme. It was developed by Essay Games and was released on August 7, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"The Last Survey" is a narrative-driven game where you play as a geologist uncovering the harsh reality of limited rare earth metal reserves for green energy production. Your task is to convey these distressing findings to your Brazilian mining company CEO, facing the challenge of directing them away from mineral depletion or risking indifference. The game features a somber soundtrack, mouse-click interaction, and a .zip file download.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-written narrative that explores profound themes related to corporatism and environmental issues.
  • The art style and sound design are praised for enhancing the immersive experience, making it feel like a unique artistic endeavor.
  • Despite its short length, the game is considered a hidden gem and is recommended for those who enjoy visual novels or narrative-driven experiences.
  • The gameplay is minimal, with close to zero interaction, making it feel more like a visual novel than a traditional game.
  • The game is very short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
  • There are issues with pacing and navigation, such as an abrupt ending for fast readers and a lack of save/load options, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its powerful and well-written narrative that explores themes of alienation caused by corporatism, complemented by evocative writing and immersive art and audio. While some reviewers question whether the story could only be effectively conveyed through a game, they agree that the medium enhances the experience. However, there are concerns about the implementation and the potential distraction caused by the visuals.

    • “Neat little story with great music and animations.”
    • “Although I'm not sure that the story could have only been told in the medium of a game, a game seems a good way as any to experience it.”
    • “A powerful, well-written story about how alienating corporatism is: from beauty, from morality, from any kind of humanity.”
    • “The story is intelligent, the writing is evocative yet concise, and art/audio fit perfectly, strengthening immersion into the story.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music has received praise for its brilliant integration with the narrative, enhancing the overall experience. While there is a brief dissonant section that some found distracting, it may have been an intentional choice to reflect the protagonist's anxiety. Overall, the soundtrack appeals to both mainstream and adventurous gamers, offering a diverse auditory experience.

    • “I will say, briefly, that the narrative is brilliant as well as the soundtrack which fits in an absolutely perfect way.”
    • “Neat little story with great music and animations.”
    • “The only negative aspect of my experience with the game was a brief, dissonant section of the music towards the beginning of the game that made it difficult to read.”
    • “However, it's possible that the developer was attempting to evoke through music the anxiety that existed in the mind of our geologist.”
    • “Granted, you may have to be a 'certain type of gamer,' but to use a musical analogy, it's like everybody knows about Rush, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, and Garth Brooks, and there's nothing wrong with that or with those artists; they're all great in their own right.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is minimal, primarily consisting of reading text and making binary choices, resembling a visual novel more than a traditional game. While the concept is well-executed, the experience is short and lacks substantial interactive elements, making it more suitable for purchase at a discount.

    • “Recommended if you get this on discount because to be fair there is barely any gameplay in this game and it's basically just a visual novel with binary choices.”
    • “It's a good concept and well made, however it is very short and again there is barely any gameplay as all you do is read text.”
    • “It's a good concept and well made, however it is very short and again there is barely any gameplay as all you do is read text.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing art style, contributing positively to the overall enjoyment of the experience.

    • “I really appreciate the art style; it adds a unique charm to the game.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The visual design is impressive, making every scene a delight to explore.”
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The Last Survey is a simulation game with drama theme.

The Last Survey is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

The Last Survey was released on August 7, 2020.

The Last Survey was developed by Essay Games.

The Last Survey has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Last Survey is a single player game.

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