The Final Station

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17

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  1. zencube
    Jan 27, 2017
    6
    The Final Station is a typical first PC, then Console-Port and did not get much attention from it's developers afterwards. It lacks horrible microscopic writings/letters in general and the mini-crafting of health packages or amo always drove me made, as the highlighting of positions where you actually are in the menue is so idiotic minimalistic, that I often ended up choosing the wrongThe Final Station is a typical first PC, then Console-Port and did not get much attention from it's developers afterwards. It lacks horrible microscopic writings/letters in general and the mini-crafting of health packages or amo always drove me made, as the highlighting of positions where you actually are in the menue is so idiotic minimalistic, that I often ended up choosing the wrong option!

    Minimalistic is the word for the game, as the gameplay pretty soon gets very repetitive and even I really liked the pixel art style, it is just not enough flesh to keep it interesting - the music as well. Rarely there is some sound or background music, although when it comes in, it's pretty good! So I went through way too many 'stations', doing always the same while the story tries to unfold. Unfortunately your passengers on the train talk allot regarding story, but you won't be able to follow as you have to do mini-games, craft stuff or read other messages simultaneously.

    So, in the end and as much as I Iike the game in general, it is not worth 15 $/€ but should be around 5 $/€. The developers should have pimped at least all text-related things to a readable size, but of course there are allot more of 'shoulds' not done and left this somehow nice game close to a train wreck on console in my opinion! If you get it discounted at 1/3 price, it's certainly worth a try or even playthrough.    … Expand
  2. Almighty_David
    May 31, 2020
    0
    Typical lazy pc-port with text so tiny it makes your eyes hurt trying to read it. Yikes.
  3. Berik
    Jul 9, 2020
    7
    The Final Station shows what you can accomplish with simplicity. Its graphics predate the first PlayStation, and its gameplay is basic but great. It's not easy, but also not too hard. The story is told through dialogue directly towards you, but also between other NPC's in the background. A sinister, Sci-Fi event causes people to turn into dark monsters, and it's your job to transportThe Final Station shows what you can accomplish with simplicity. Its graphics predate the first PlayStation, and its gameplay is basic but great. It's not easy, but also not too hard. The story is told through dialogue directly towards you, but also between other NPC's in the background. A sinister, Sci-Fi event causes people to turn into dark monsters, and it's your job to transport people and precious cargo around. And it's pretty darn fun and intriguing. It's an excellent game, and i give it a 7/10.… Expand

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. PlayStation Country
    Sep 11, 2016
    70
    The Final Station mixes exploration with some run and gun gameplay. It doesn’t do either thing extremely well but when you have to clear out a room full of zombies with a pocketful of shells and not much else, the game delivers a good mental challenge and a dollop of tension. As the story, and challenge, develops the game hits its stride. Confident and artsy, maybe it has tricked us into thinking it’s good. Or maybe it just is. You might want to wait for the inevitable PSN sale with this one.
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  2. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 6, 2016
    60
    The Final Station is yet another example of an Indie title with great ideas but not the best execution. The world is well crafted and its simplicity can allow anyone to get into it. But it's more important features like maintaining your train feel shallow and are a definite missed opportunity.
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  3. Twinfinite
    Sep 5, 2016
    80
    The Final Station’s pairing of on-foot side-scrolling survival with time and resource management on board a train makes for an consistently fun, if not short experience.
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