X
- Coatsink Software
- Coatsink Software
- Coatsink Software
- Coatsink Software
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
Released On: Oct 19, 2022
75
7.4
Where to Buy
Where to Buy
All Platforms
View All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
75
54% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
46% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
75
54% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
46% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
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.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
7.4
50% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
38% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
13% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
7.4
50% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
38% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
13% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.
All in a great take on the Soulslike staples we've already seen flood the market. This jaunt through a retro dullscape might feel oddly uninspiring if it wasn't for the streamlined gameplay and acerbic wit wielded by Nostalgaia.
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.
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.
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is the Dark-Soulest of all Soulslikes. The idea of using lore as a game mechanic is interesting, but in the end maybe too easily applied on the experience. Overall Nostalgaia is a Dark Souls child with no regrets about it, but with some over-simplification and some battle-related issues.
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.
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 of extinction, hope emerges to fight back. As the most hi...
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Oct 19, 2022
Developer:
- Over The Moon
Publisher: Coatsink Software
Genres:
