You know, sometimes you stumble upon a game that kinda whisks you away to another realm. Happened to me with “The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown” — yeah, the name’s a mouthful, right? Ratalaika Games and Titan Art Games, these folks pieced together this 2D fantasy thing. It’s kinda like wandering through a magical maze, but with swords. And bosses. Lots of ‘em.
So, here’s the deal: there’s this mega evil wizard, Voidgem. Honestly? Sounds like an old-school cartoon villain, don’t you think? Anyway, he nabs all these magical doodads and blam! Monsters everywhere. Your job? Be the hero, slice and dice your way through over 30 levels — it’s like they just want you to keep swinging that sword. Why? Can’t quite say, but it’s satisfying!
After the intro scene — cheesy, but hey, it’s charming — you’re basically thrown right into the action. Controls are… a mix of intuitive and “What does this button do again?” Yeah, so left stick to move, X for jumping. Classic. Squared for attacks, and you’ve got a shield too. Sometimes (often, actually), I forget to use it. Rolling, dashing, chugging potions with random button presses — it’s like a chaotic dance, and I’m all for it.
And, oh, the upgrades! Smash or get smashed, earn coins, get goodies. With coins, you snag power-ups — think meteor showers and spiky surprises from the ground. Yep, spikes. On the ground. Gem collecting is a thing too. More health left after each level? More gems. Simple math. Or is it magic?
Platinum trophies? Sure, if you’re into collecting shiny digital badges. Or just play for kicks and giggles — maybe try defeating 100 enemies for fun? Or speedrun like a pro. Honestly, I just sort of mash buttons and hope for the best. Check out a guide if you’re lost, although who even reads the instructions?
Cross-buy magic means once you grab it, PS4 and PS5 versions are all yours — two for the slightly more than the price of one. Shiny gears on multiple consoles, not bad, huh? It’s barely five bucks, and honestly, I spend more on coffee.
There you have it. The Last Hero game is messy fun. Not groundbreaking, but a neat ride if you’re into a fantasy romp. Plus, the soundtrack’s kinda catchy after a while. Or maybe it’s just stuck in my head. Maybe that’s what magic sounds like?
Disclaimer: Yep, the copy was a freebie from Ratalaika Games for this review. No bias, just me, blabbering.
