The Last Time
- September 9, 2016
- Big Cow
- 5h median play time
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Reviews
- The story is engaging, emotionally charged, and features well-crafted characters that players quickly become invested in.
- The game offers a unique blend of humor and tension, with multiple dialogue options that enhance replayability.
- Despite its short length, the game provides a satisfying experience with creative puzzles and a surprising twist ending.
- The game is quite short, taking only about 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Character choices are often perceived as shallow and lacking meaningful impact on the overall story.
- The graphics and overall presentation are minimalistic, which may not appeal to everyone and can detract from the experience.
- story152 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging writing, humor, and emotional depth, despite being relatively short and sometimes lacking in believability. Players appreciate the character development and the impact of choices on the narrative, although some feel the non-linearity is overstated. Overall, it offers a charming and memorable experience, particularly for fans of story-driven games.
“The story was well written, emotionally charged, and intriguing.”
“The story is amazing and full of humor, heart, and plot twists.”
“The story is fantastic with excellent writing that felt nicely succinct with a consistent progression that keeps you very engaged.”
“The story plays out like something I would've written in junior high, except less believable.”
“It's a very generic story overall, to be honest.”
“Recommended if you're into pixel arts and stories, but definitely no must play, especially since the story - while having its moments - is rather unauthentic at parts.”
- humor28 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its subtlety, clever dialogues, and effective blending of dark themes with comedic elements. However, some reviewers noted that certain attempts at humor felt forced and did not align well with the overall tone of the narrative. Overall, the game is characterized by a mix of funny moments and emotional depth, making it appealing to fans of decision-based games and those who appreciate a good sense of humor.
“I love its sense of humor; the story is not so bad, and it's quite touching.”
“Hilarious dialogues, commentary, 4th wall breaking - like in good old 90-00's DOS quests.”
“The writing is great, and the humor is subtle, understated, and excellent.”
- music22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and strong integration with the narrative, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the catchy and relaxing soundtrack, which complements the game's atmosphere and storytelling, making it a memorable aspect of the gameplay. Many players found the musical score to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to their enjoyment and even prompting them to purchase the soundtrack.
“A short pleasant game with brilliant writing incorporating some tiny absurd but rather fitting points here and there, solid directing (especially in one of the endings), and good music.”
“It's got a great soundtrack that evokes emotion but is still catchy to listen to just because.”
“And the soundtrack was just spectacular and relaxing, it really fit well with the mood.”
“Although lacking in any real inventory interactions and thus barely qualifying as a 'true' point and click adventure, this game's story and dramatic music scoring really pull you into it.”
“This is the second retro pixel game I've played (the first being The Last Door by developer The Game Kitchen) that made use of strong music cues and well-timed sound effects to invoke emotion.”
“Fairly short and sweet, but the mood, characters, soundtrack, and humor made it well worth the purchase.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as horrendous and simplistic, while others appreciate the charming pixel art style and fluid controls. Positive notes include character animations that add liveliness to dialogues, and many players find the visuals fitting for the narrative's intrigue. Overall, the graphics may not appeal to everyone, but they resonate well with fans of pixel art and point-and-click games.
“The graphics are awesome and the controls for the point and click are very fluid.”
“The visuals are well done even if they're simple pixel graphics; the narrative is well-crafted with a good level of intrigue.”
“Works perfectly on Ubuntu Linux, with a nice pixelated graphic presentation.”
“The graphics are horrendous, though - a sliver of a financial effort would do wonders. However, there is one positive note - the characters exchange glances and change head-and-neck postures (i.e. proper body language) during certain dialogues, which can add quite some liveliness to a rather action-devoid scene.”
“I was hesitant to buy this game at first because of the simplistic art style.”
“If you like point-and-click games where graphics don't matter, then check this out.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of classic point-and-click mechanics with varying lengths of playtime, typically around 2 to 4 hours. While some players find the puzzles lacking in depth, the engaging narrative and witty dialogue are praised, making the experience enjoyable for fans of the genre. Overall, the game offers good value for its price, especially when on sale.
“For a game that is around $3, it sure gives you a lot of gameplay, 4 hours of excitement, choosing different options and playthroughs. I give this game an 11/10, and if the devs see this, please make more; this game is amazing!”
“The couple of hours of gameplay had a variety of experiences with surprising twists.”
“I like the mixture of wit and seriousness and the nods to the classic point-and-click gameplay.”
“Don't be misled... this game features the classical point-and-click mechanics but doesn't come with a single puzzle deserving this name.”
“If $4 isn't worth it for ~2 hours of gameplay, get it on sale.”
“I have 2.8 hours of gameplay right now and a bit of that was spent with the game paused.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotionally charged and heartwarming story, which balances humor with deeper themes, making it compelling despite its easy puzzles. Reviewers find the narrative well-written and touching, appealing to those who appreciate emotionally rich experiences in gaming. Overall, it is recommended for fans of deep storytelling.
“The story was well written, emotionally charged and intriguing.”
“A must buy for those who love emotionally deep games with a great plot...”
“Biggest flaw is that puzzles are super-easy, to the point that the game could be reduced to the choices as a visual novel; otherwise, biggest merit is the author's ability to maintain and balance nice humor and emotional themes in a small yet compelling narrative.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging story, which significantly enhances the overall experience. While some users note a lack of sound, this absence is often seen as contributing positively to the game's ambiance.
“The story is engaging and extremely atmospheric.”
“Lacking in sound a bit, but one could say that adds to the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels empty and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“The lack of ambient sounds really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
“While the visuals are decent, the atmosphere is let down by repetitive and dull sound design.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers a compelling replayability factor due to its lack of a save feature, encouraging players to make thoughtful choices while being short enough to complete multiple times without feeling tedious.
“With no save feature, it's long enough to make you want to make the right choices, but short enough to make it easily replayable.”
