The Last Spell

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  • Summary: War was rampaging all over the land for decades. In a desperate move to end it all, the mages provoked The Cataclysm. Massive balls of pure magic obliterated nearly everything. A strange purple mist propagated everywhere. They say that those who entered the mist were killed, driven mad, orWar was rampaging all over the land for decades. In a desperate move to end it all, the mages provoked The Cataclysm. Massive balls of pure magic obliterated nearly everything. A strange purple mist propagated everywhere. They say that those who entered the mist were killed, driven mad, or worse

    Only a few Havens keep up the fight against the hordes of bloodthirsty monsters that come out at night from this damned mist. A few strained heroes protect the walls night after night, until a handful of mages manage to cast The Last Spell and banish all magic from this accursed world. And maybe save us all. Maybe.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GameGrin
    Mar 27, 2023
    95
    A roguelike tower defence game that doesn’t throw any punches in relation to its story, pixelated graphics and killer soundtrack. I’m sure you’ll have a blast on the pursuit to banish all magic with The Last Spell.
  2. COGconnected
    Mar 17, 2023
    90
    The Last Spell made me realize that a siege is the perfect video game scenario. It allows you to focus on a single area, and gives the player a chance to customize their base. It also lends itself to a small group of heroes standing bravely against a horde of faceless enemies. Combine that with other popular features such as roguelike development, and you have a pretty fun game. But spend some time with The Last Spell, and you will see how differently it plays.
  3. RPG Fan
    Apr 3, 2023
    83
    As fun and impressive as The Last Spell is, I almost feel like it’s aged me. I am the type of person who goes in for long, heavy board games, loves to lose so that I can go again bolder and wiser, and relishes gnawing on two or more game-changing possibilities. Yet, I turned away from The Last Spell more than once because I couldn’t bear the idea of going through the stress again. In the right mood, The Last Spell is a gift and treasure. Still, you must not only be the kind of person who wants the densest strategy RPG experience ever created, but you also need to be in the mood to weigh twenty or so variables with each action, lest the house of cards you’ve constructed topple down.
  4. The Games Machine
    Mar 10, 2023
    80
    The Last Spell combines RPG, Tower Defense, and City Builder genres, with the extermination of numerous hordes as seen in They Are Billions, managing combat with the beloved turn-based system. The problem is precisely here: each run is a complex and slow chess match that can last a very long time, so those expecting quick sessions may be disappointed.
  5. IGN Italia
    Apr 7, 2023
    78
    An interesting turn-based fantasy game with nice mechanics and a bit too-long sessions.
  6. Hooked Gamers
    Mar 28, 2023
    78
    In all, The Last Spell is a genuinely enjoyable game that allows for strategic planning and makes use of a dark atmosphere. That being said there are times when the atmosphere feels almost too crushing and difficult - leaving it up to the player to latch onto hope as best they can. The Last Spell is the end of days for this world wreaked by war, and your group of Heroes is all that stands between what remains of humanity and a slow demise as the fog encroaches and the undead approach. The dark atmosphere and challenging gameplay can make for a really satisfying experience however, and it is in the darkest of times that one’s worth as a hero is truly shown.
  7. IGN Spain
    Mar 9, 2023
    70
    A hard and exhausting tactical tower defense roguelike, but one that will excite the hardcore players.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. cottandy
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    This game is turn-based tactics, rpg, city-builder and strategy.

    Even in the very early access stage it was already a really good and    This game is turn-based tactics, rpg, city-builder and strategy.

    Even in the very early access stage it was already a really good and incredibly addictive product full of content, with nice balance and without technical or gameplay issues. So it was already a gem even before release. And after a long journey of development it became even better in every aspect.    … Expand
  2. Amaru12
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    Excellent game of those unknown indies that should be better known in this world and others too,
    Music: excellent, piano, rock, metal, well    Excellent game of those unknown indies that should be better known in this world and others too,
    Music: excellent, piano, rock, metal, well thought out for the occasion and for each moment of the game, it is not a tiring soundtrack or one that gets boring or tiresome.
    Graphics: Attractive pixel art, very colorful, beautiful effects on abilities, avatar or character customization, quite attractive neon and psychedelic colors, imposing final bosses with a masterful color palette.
    Difficulty: Challenger, starting soft and building up night by night, wave by wave, defense by defense; becoming a great challenge that makes you rethink your strategies, but not impossible (don't be scared).
    Playability and Fun: Very assured, strategy lovers cannot pass up this delicacy, it is not only a tower defense but it goes further, being a turn-based tactical rpg, with varied options in weapons, under construction, the Strategy Isn't About Just Being Stronger forces you to approach strategy from several different angles such as strength, building, positioning, synergies, abilities, etc.

    Unmissable game that I wish was more successful.    … Expand
  4. GoonieMcGoon
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    This game rules. Very well done, you will appreciate this one if you’re a fan of tactical RPGs
  5. Sapra
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Addictive indie tactical, they deserve the praise.
    Going 10 to support them.
  6. Bidoulou
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    The last spell is the perfect mix of tactical and management game. It gives the player the incredible feeling of a rogue-like game with muchThe last spell is the perfect mix of tactical and management game. It gives the player the incredible feeling of a rogue-like game with much choices and no return for the run; it lets the player build its town in his favorite manner, and it tests the built town against waves of enemies. Any mistake is followed immediately by its consequences, and at the end, the victory depends only on the right choices, all along the process. A run lasts for some hours, so it's not a "quick run" game. You need some time to play a run, but you can always stop and continue later, as usual in this kind of game.… Expand

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