The Last Train

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The Last Train is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Smash Game Studios and was released on October 10, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

As one of the last few survivors of World War II America, help the remaining survivors using your train piloting skills. During the journey you will come across many survivors and you will be rewarded generously by the rich and get the moral satisfaction of helping the poor. Who will you choose??

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique alternative history setting that allows players to explore a post-WWII America.
The resource management and strategic elements provide some engaging gameplay, especially in the sandbox mode.
The graphics and art style effectively convey the game's grim atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with a lack of meaningful objectives and progression.
The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including a broken crafting system and unresponsive UI.
The story is short and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more content and engagement.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
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The game's story mode is criticized for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and lacking in depth, often feeling more like a sandbox experience with minimal narrative progression. Players find the storyline dull and short, with unclear objectives and insufficient engagement, leading to a sense of frustration and boredom. While the game features a fascinating World War II backdrop, the execution of the story leaves much to be desired, making it less compelling for players seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “The game is good, has a very fascinating World War II story.”
- “So let’s return to the story mode: the game starts in quite shiny colors and the narrator gives us brief information on what happened and why there’s an apocalypse now.”
- “Throughout the story mode, every once in a while you'll come across a story event that'll move the plot forward.”
- “The story mode is really just the sandbox mode, but every now and then you are stopped to be told about your 'story' by the female narrator.”
- “The story was straightforward and dull.”
- “Ultimately, I kind of tired of the game after a while, because the story mode really had not a lot of progression.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by its straightforward mechanics and resource management, making it accessible but often monotonous over time. While some players appreciate the strategic elements, many criticize the lack of engaging events and broken mechanics that detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception of it being more akin to a mobile game than a full-fledged title. Overall, the gameplay feels underdeveloped and fails to fully realize its potential.
- “This is the type of game I would play if I was sick, tired, bored, and didn't want to really have to think about the mechanics.”
- “Loved the strategic aspect of the gameplay; there is a lot of resource management and planning involved.”
- “The game's mechanics are basic but easy to figure out and understand.”
- “The straightforward cycle of gameplay and lack of events does make the game feel a bit monotonous after a while.”
- “For a game where trains take an important part of gameplay, it’s a really huge letdown.”
- “This game is interesting in idea, but falls a bit short on gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally considered adequate for its genre, with a fitting style and enjoyable artwork, though some players feel that the animation could be improved. Overall, opinions vary, with ratings ranging from 3 to 6 out of 10.
- “I did enjoy the artwork, but I would have liked a little more animation.”
- “In most cases, the visuals look interesting.”
- “The graphics and style of the game work well with the theme provided, and even the portraits of the characters seem to fit in with the style.”
- “Graphics: 6/10”
- “Graphics: 3”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The music in the game is characterized by long, overbearing tones that effectively contribute to its grim atmosphere and sense of anxiety, aligning well with the game's motif. While some users find the soundtrack pleasant, it primarily serves to enhance the overall mood rather than stand out on its own.
- “The soundtrack is fine; it mostly consists of long, overbearing tones, but it fits well with the motif of the game. Even the sounds and music are grim and evoke a sense of anxiety.”
- “The soundtrack is pleasant, and there are several resolutions to choose from.”
- “[*] Sound and music: 5”
- “The soundtrack is fine; it mostly consists of long, overbearing tones, but it does fit with the motif of the game. Even the sounds and music are grim and give a sense of anxiety.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "The Last Train - Definitive Edition" is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it is a poorly executed mobile port lacking authenticity and quality. The game is perceived as a subpar imitation of classic titles, further fueling dissatisfaction with its pricing and overall value.
- “The Last Train - Definitive Edition is a broken mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs.”
- “The game is a point-and-click strategy/adventure/tycoon game, best described as an arguably deficient ripoff of The Oregon Trail, only set in a completely unrealistic alternative WW2 scenario.”
- “The trains are all from 1870, because the developer knows nothing about trains or WW2.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the new minigames introduced in the latest update to be tedious and largely ineffective, contributing to a negative perception of the grinding experience in the game.
- “The new minigames in the latest update are tedious at worst and useless at best.”