The Last Spell

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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. 4P.de
    Jun 10, 2021
    The tactical battles against the monsters are top-notch, but are in desperate need of variety. [Early Access Score = "B"]
  2. Polygon
    Mar 22, 2023
    Although some runs took me up to a quarter of my day, I was consistently entranced by the head-smashing music, and pulled along by the tactical decision-making process. Ishtar Games clearly knows how to induce a flow state, distort time, and balance challenge with approachability. Playing The Last Spell means settling in for the long haul; but when the long haul is this thrilling, I’ll keep returning.
  3. Softpedia
    Mar 9, 2023
    The Last Spell is a great package, integrating great core combat mechanics with both management and plenty of progression opportunities. Trying to take down mutant waves by using the minimum amount of resources, while pondering what upgrades can improve character performance never gets old. The title’s mix of chaos and control delivers plenty of tense moments. The meta-progression also works, although there were times when I found the pace a little slow. The Last Spell is polished, fun, and challenging, offering hours and hours of tough decisions and difficult yet enjoyable battles. [Early Access Provisional Score = 90]

Awards & Rankings

64
#64 Best PC Game of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. Sapra
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Addictive indie tactical, they deserve the praise.
    Going 10 to support them.
  3. GoonieMcGoon
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    This game rules. Very well done, you will appreciate this one if you’re a fan of tactical RPGs
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