• Posted September 17th, 2008 at 19:17 EDT by Mike Harradence
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Review Score

The Last Guy

PSU Review Score

8.0

Avg. user review score:

8.8

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Summary

Short but sweet, The Last Guy is a worthwhile investment for any self-respecting gamer.

We like

• Addictive and strategic gameplay
• Decent challenge

We dislike

• Relatively short lived
• Can be difficult to see characters without zooming in

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(continued from previous page) ...you’ve managed to outmanoeuvre your foes, collect the required amount of civilians, and still have time to search around for some more to improve your score once you finish the level.

There are a few niggles to speak of, however; firstly, as accurate as they are, the maps themselves can sometimes prove difficult to discern friend and foe alike, although fortunately the game allows you to enhance the magnification by hitting one of the shoulder buttons to zoom in. Elsewhere, some players may find the game’s difficulty pretty steep from the get go, from the number of survivors required to be rescued, to the time constraints applied.

As such, don’t be surprised if you find yourself repeating the level over and over again until you’ve devised a near fall-proof strategy to come out on top. The game itself is also quite short with little additional features to speak of other than online leaderboards, though those of you who feel compelled to do so can always head back into the fray to improve your end of level scores and compare them with the rest of the gaming community to see how they stack up.

Overall, The Last Guy is a highly entertaining yet short-lived outing that comes highly recommended for those of you wanting to inject something a little different into your gaming calendar. Priced at a measly five quid, you’d be hard pressed to find a better bargain.