The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

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  • Summary: Nostalgaia, the world of videogames, is collapsing backwards into a mysterious pixelation, with every particle of fidelity bleeding away. Oblivion seemingly awaits even our most cherished gaming memories. But as the lighting dims and frames diminish, with the world on the brink ofNostalgaia, the world of videogames, is collapsing backwards into a mysterious pixelation, with every particle of fidelity bleeding away. Oblivion seemingly awaits even our most cherished gaming memories. But as the lighting dims and frames diminish, with the world on the brink of extinction, hope emerges to fight back.

    As the most hideous pixelated hero to ever spawn in Nostalgaia, you must fight through an army of its mindless inhabitants, while being jeered by a cynical narrator who despises your very existence.

    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, driven by a dark story, set in an incredibly rich and complex world.

    Featuring hard but fair combat that fans of the genre will relish, along with full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia's twisted and wicked tale is prepared to send you headfirst into almost certain death around its every vertex.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Jan 18, 2023
    95
    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia gives us comedy in an otherwise infuriating (fun, but still infuriating) Souls-like experience. This comedy sets it apart; it cuts through the endless dying to give new layers to the rich story. Who knows… maybe there’s hope for this stick figure yet.
  2. Oyungezer
    Nov 9, 2022
    90
    This lighthearted and relatively easy take on the souls-like games is not only a good introduction for non-initiated players, but also a fun experience for the veterans of the genre.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 17, 2022
    85
    It’s not everyday you see a refreshing approach on the Souls-like genre, especially one that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The Last Hero of Nostalgaia does just that, putting you into the pixelated boots of a bundle of sticks on a mission to restore the entire world of video games. Developer Over The Moon does a fantastic job wrapping what we all know and love about Dark Souls with a layer of satirical flare and video game history. If you can get past some frustrating design choices and janky keyboard controls, then you’re in for a nostalgic treat.
  4. MMORPG.com
    Oct 17, 2022
    75
    At the end of the day, the story is the one thing - the only thing - that differentiates The Last Hero of Nostalgaia from the rest of the pack. Everything else lacks any innovation. The names of certain elements (memory, beacons, etc.) may have been changed to match the theme of the storyline, and although character creation, progression, and combat are all done very well, they are all extremely by the book Souls-like.
  5. KeenGamer
    Nov 8, 2022
    70
    Some witty comedy and decent design definitely make it worth playing but when it comes down to the pure Souls-like gameplay, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia doesn't stand above average. All of the Souls-like stuff is there: weapon variety, stat leveling, losing your currency upon death, resetting enemy positions when resting. But when it comes to the core gameplay, it feels off. Animations feel slow and sluggish.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 20, 2022
    70
    Refreshing if sadly not as fleshed out as one would wish, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia does still provide enough of a charm and a challenge alike for Souls veterans looking for a new take on the formula.
  7. SECTOR.sk
    Mar 1, 2023
    60
    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia aspired to create a compelling satire on unending cycle of nostalgia, but during its development the devs got somehow tangled in the restraining string of its own narrator. This somehow unique love letter to Dark Souls is not only sprinkled with various nostalgic gags from pop culture, but filled with endless references, humor, and lack of original ideas… Bugs, glitches and more than a decade of idealization created this soulslike mess which has its moments, but somehow misses the very point it’s trying to make.

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  1. Isosapa
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    Once you get out of the starting area and remove "freeze time when attacked" in option.
    This game is really fun. took me ~18hours to    Once you get out of the starting area and remove "freeze time when attacked" in option.
    This game is really fun. took me ~18hours to complete.
    18 hours well spent.    … Expand
  2. bokarsh-z
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
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    only worth 20 dollar
    ========== - 11-16 hour long. -meh rebitive combat,samy style type of enemies, bad hit box and disappointment    ==========
    only worth 20 dollar
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    - 11-16 hour long.
    -meh rebitive combat,samy style type of enemies, bad hit box and disappointment ending.
    -funny creative story, alot of weapons, alot of easter eggs and good lvl design.    … Expand

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