Last Stop

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 2, 2021
    97
    As narrative adventures go, Last Stop is easily one of the best I’ve played. From setting and characters, to story and presentation, it is a joy to experience from start to finish. Whether you’re a Game Pass subscriber or not, this is one title not to miss out on.
  2. GameMAG
    Aug 24, 2021
    80
    Variable State surprisingly managed to create a really unique and vibrant world in Last Stop.
  3. Generación Xbox
    Aug 26, 2021
    75
    A script with good dialogues and interesting situations.
  5. Hey Poor Player
    Jul 27, 2021
    70
    Last Stop tells a wonderful story that is well worth your time. There’s just so little that feels like a video game in it. Most of what is here feels like it’s included because someone was afraid players had too little to do. At its best Last Stop feels more like watching a solid season of TV. That’s not inherently a bad thing. A few sequences, however, show how embracing the gaming format is able to enhance it, and definitely left me wanting more. As long as you go in with the right expectations, though, I think you’ll find a lot to like.
  6. TheXboxHub
    Jul 27, 2021
    70
    This could have been Life is Strange: London and we wouldn’t have bat an eyelid. And that’s where the greatest disappointment derives from: Virginia was so proudly and ebulliently unconventional, yet Last Stop hues so closely to convention. It’s an episode of The Twilight Zone; a more committee-created Quantic Dream game. There’s no doubt that it’s enjoyable and has wonderful, memorable moments, but its biggest crime is that it doesn’t emerge with a voice of its own.
  7. Meristation
    Jul 29, 2021
    65
    It will entertain fans of the genre, but it won't make them fall in love. Much flatter and more conventional than Virginia.
  8. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jul 21, 2021
    65
    Last Stop gave us an overall pleasant experience by concocting three distinct plots with fair flavors. Precise rhythm, convincing characters, story that keeps us in suspense: there is no doubt that the Variable State studio masters its pen. What a pity that the player's freedom is so compartmentalized by its lack of impact on events and that the technical quality tarnishes the experience. The adventure will however prove to be appreciable for fervent fans of narrative games who are just waiting to discover an entertaining story.
  9. IGN
    Jul 21, 2021
    60
    Last Stop tells three interesting stories, but lacks enough meaningful choices or consequences to create investment in its drama.
  10. New Game Network
    Aug 9, 2021
    55
    Last Stop is an engaging piece of entertainment, but not really an entertaining game to play. The fun of the narrative can't overcome the lackluster gameplay and nonexistent player choice.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
48
#48 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 51
  3. Negative: 7 out of 51
  1. Hi_Im_Jon
    Jul 28, 2021
    2
    This game takes an interesting premise and ruins it by having some of the worst writing I have seen in a video game where nothing reallyThis game takes an interesting premise and ruins it by having some of the worst writing I have seen in a video game where nothing really happens for 5 of the 7 chapters and when things actually happen, it is completed through tedious and overly easy button mashes. 1 of the stories: paper dolls is easily the better of the three tales but that isnt saying much because the other 2 protagonists are a horrible woman that has zero redeeming qualities and the third is an irrational teenager that makes choices that make zero sense and I say she makes choices because multiple times I chose the lesser of 4 bad options and the words she says are literally word for word one of the answers I didnt choose. I really like other games of this ilk like life is strange and all the telltale games but this game misses out on almost all of what we love of those games. The "gameplay" is hardly that, the characters range from completely horrible all the way to 'blah'. If this game started at the final chapter and had a whole game from there it may have been good but I found myself bored and would never recommend it even if you get it free from the game pass like I did because I still feel like I overpaid!… Full Review »
  2. MeloniusThunk
    Aug 1, 2021
    6
    Great voice acting, delightful graphics, and an emotional wallop of a score are undermined by uneven story-telling and a big let-down of anGreat voice acting, delightful graphics, and an emotional wallop of a score are undermined by uneven story-telling and a big let-down of an ending. Deeply disappointed by what could have been with what's so clearly an immensely talented team.… Full Review »
  3. MarkVet
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Played on game pass. Enjoyed the game thoroughly over a 6 hour playthrough. It’s really an interactive storybook as it’s quite linear apartPlayed on game pass. Enjoyed the game thoroughly over a 6 hour playthrough. It’s really an interactive storybook as it’s quite linear apart from some smalls choices along the way and larger ones for the ending. The main characters and supporting cast are layered so nothing felt generic. Theres a subtle sense of mystery as the story unfolds which kept my interest to the end. A nice sense of humour sprinkled throughout what are often dark/harsh human story moments. Graphically the character models and animations are fine. Not groundbreaking but the art style lends itself to aging well. Environments are for the most part background to move through at pace to progress story. Though not always rendered to perfection, these points typically had me focused on the conversation unfolding so the environmental detail wasn’t all that important and any flaws weren’t distracting. The soundtrack/score was great and stood out as a strength throughout, adding to the tone of what was happening without distracting the narrative. I consider it a gem of an indie. Not necessarily something I’d typically play but since it was on game pass I thought, why not give it a go. Very glad I did.… Full Review »
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