In a society where having the last word means having power over others, a small party is disrupted by a gentleman who politely issues orders via one-way intercom.
Photographer Whitty Gawship attends a prestigious get-together at the residence of the impressive Professor Chet Chatters. Members of the party are veteran conversationalists, each trying to gain subtle power over one-another. The mood shifts when Whitty and the others discover that the professor can get the "Last Word" in every conversation via his miraculous invention. Dastardly! But what are the professor's motives? And why invite a commoner?
Very Positive
410 Steam reviews
| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Y | Y | Y |
Credit where it's due, the battle system is interesting mechanically and conceptually, and the game does provide some strategic advice, ultimately the outcome is based mostly on your level relative to your opponent. In a textbook example of a excessive difficulty spike, you can't progress without beating an opponent that'll likely be about twice your level, basically forcing you into a particularly slow level grind. I also found the tone and story concept to not jell that well.
Game is good!
Short but clever game. Worth 4 hours every 5-10 years.
Last Word is a charming and genuinely unique RPG Maker experience that managed to surprise me — the discourse system, a kind of tug-of-war resource management game wrapped in a rock-paper-scissors tone mechanic, takes some getting used to but clicks into place in a satisfying way once it does. The real star is the writing and atmosphere: the cast of aristocratic guests, the sprawling gossip web you piece together, and the Cluedo-meets-Professor-Layton mystery all come together into something that feels polished and intentional well beyond what you'd expect from a small team. That said, the grind is real — with so few characters in the mansion, you'll be running the same discourse loops repeatedly to level up before gating bosses, and the investigation phase is mostly just exhausting every topic with every NPC until something unlocks. At around 6-8 hours to completion it never quite outstays its welcome, and for the right kind of patient, story-curious player it's absolutely worth picking up on sale.
Genuinely great discussion "combat" with the tug-of-war style meter and managing all your various levels. Feels like a nice game of Chess, where you know at a certain point which of you is going to win. Plus, the characters are fantastic. So glad I finally sat down to finish this.
(Plus hey, cute kitty)
Honestly. I love this game- to the point that a part of me wants to sit down and make a review video about this, because while it certainly is built on a funny concept - the execution is surprisingly thoughtful, and there is the start of some legitimately interesting worldbuilding, which makes it a shame that it's failed to see a sequel in a decade.
It also brings a rather interesting combat system to the table, which is neat enough to explore (though, it does reach its limits near the tail end of the game, especially since, while you will be making modular builds early on- it eventually becomes a matter of having *everything* - which removes some of the strategy the early game is built around).
Still, quite nifty- and definitely warrants checking out.
I bought this game years ago, played it, enjoyed it, then forgot about it. I came back to it for the first time in almost ten years yesterday, and honestly I think it's incredible.
In terms of technicality, it does show its age a little bit. There are very few settings (including no ability to change resolution), and no ability to skip the credits. I really don't think that's enough to ruin the experience for anyone, but maybe some people are more particular about that stuff.
But gameplay and story-wise, this absolutely holds up. The 'combat' system is incredibly tactical for having very few options and very little skill progression, but what few skills there are can make a surprising amount of difference in the course of a battle. (For example, consider whether equipping Firm Handshake will allow you to start the battle on a more strategically advantageous peg).
It's a steal at its full price, and even more of a steal on sale. The game can be beaten in about 4 hours if you know what you're doing, with extra content and secret-searching adding an extra few hours. Definitely not a game that overstays its welcome, and every minute in the game is spent with very clear ideas as to what you should be doing at the moment.
Fantastic little game about the power of words.
I played this game in 2015 and replayed it recently and it still is as good as when I last played it.
The story, the characters and the dialogue all capture you immediately!
Highly reccommend, especially if you're as intrigued by unconventional RPG titles with solid stories and dialogues!
This game is imaginative in the way it uses RPG maker to tell a bigger story. The game-play is unique and quite fun. Recomended!
This game is awesome! It may only appeal to certain audiences, but it has a compelling and fantastical plot with interesting characters and clear-cut game mechanics. It has more replay value than I had initially expected, and is an easy game to pick up after an extended break.
In particular, I think you will enjoy this game if you liked other games such as OneShot. It has personable charm and unique stories. I will also say that I found it quite fun to look for all the collectibles. Overall, a solid 10/10 for the right person.
Really cool and clever idea for a game, especially for its time! If you're curious check it out!
An experimental little game, don't think it really worked out, but I appreciate the attempt.
I know it's centered about words, but it's waaaay too wordy.
Any conversation you have takes hours to end, and they're not even interesting to read, making them a chore to go through.
A project that while rough, had a clear amount of thought put into it, and that’s more than other mystery/logic puzzle games can ask for, somehow! Along with the mystery elements, there being a turn-based RPG battle system to serve as tests of wit? In a unique setting! It feels like this was made for me…! If only. The achievements certainly make that difficult, as I had to do 3 separate playthroughs due to several missable achievements, causing the game to grab. But as a one of a kind game, I do feel it’s worth experiencing once.
Last Word é dos jogos mais interessantes, diferente e divertido que joguei ultimamente.
O formato de discurso é inesperado e original e vence quem ri por último, literalmente.
Mas não se trata apenas das batalhas verbais, há elementos investigativos e de gerenciamento. O jogo é curto porém bem pensado. A história se desenrola de uma maneira que faz você querer saber mais sobre os personagens. Se você é fã de jogos ricos em histórias, este é definitivamente um para conferir. Esse jogo teve a colaboração de Kan Gao, criador de To the Moon, então espere boas coisas.
A parte negativa é a baixa resolução, que não fica legal com ALT + ENTER. Se não se importa em jogar em janela, recomendo conhecer esse jogo, possui mecânica única de batalha e me despertou a mesma doce sensação de quando joguei Legend of Legaia pela primeira vez no PSX , lá atrás, enquanto jovem adolescente, no início do milênio.
Experimente!
You certainly can't say this game isn't creative. Love the application of JRPG mechanics to pretentious discourse. The characters are well written, each with their own, distinct weird personality, the combat system is complex but interesting once you get the hang of it, and there are lots of secrets you can find around the mansion. The way to change gossip topics is clunky and annoying, but that's my only real qualm with the game. Also, you can talk to the cat. Very nice. Great game.
The only way to improve this game is to have it end in a kool-aid inflicted mass suicide.
A unique way to use RPGMaker.
Be ready to click through dialogue until you realize it isn't worth the effort.
I like this one. Without diving too much into complicated linguistic therminology, it manages to tackle the subject of pragmatics on the understandable and quite enjoyable level. The battle system is fun, focusing on not what is supposed to be happening, but rather on how it is done--a daring but efficient approach. The characters, too, are unique in their own way, funny to interact with, especially if approached with random topics. William will forever take place into my heart, that chad energy sassy boy.
I had a bit of a problem with the absence of ability to change topics in-convo, but it's not really an issue, just a gimmick I'd like to exist. All in all, a great game to kill an evening with.
And with that my dive into the Merlandese-verse had begun.
we need chinese
[h1]Reseña al vuelo: \Last Word\ - ¡Desenrollando la lengua tras el último chisme![/h1]
[h2]Resumen[/h2]
¿Alguna vez pensaste que ganar una discusión pudiera ser tan épico que necesitaría su propio videojuego? Bueno, aquí tienes \Last Word\. En este juego, tus habilidades para debatir son tu espada y escudo. Prepárate para parlotear hasta que te conviertas en el Shakespeare de las discusiones casuales.
[h2]Aspectos importantes e interesantes[/h2]
Uno de los pilares de \Last Word\ es sin duda su originalidad. No todos los días juegas algo donde hablar (literalmente, aunque de forma estratégica) es la manera de avanzar y desentrañar misterios en una mansión que parece sacada de una novela victoriana de quinta mano. También, el sistema de combate basado en conversaciones es algo tan único que podría hacerte dejar de enviar textos y querer discutir en persona (quizá).
[h2]Aspectos por mejorar[/h2]
Aunque hablar hasta por los codos puede ser divertido, el juego a veces siente que le falta un pedazo de queso en la hamburguesa. La interfaz parece diseñada por un estudiante de primer año de diseño gráfico con una fijación por \lo vintage\. Además, algunos diálogos son tan largos que sentirás que estás en una cena familiar de esas que nunca terminan.
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[tr][th]Aspecto[/th][th]Puntuación[/th][th]Comentarios[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Jugabilidad[/td][td]8[/td][td]Divertido pero, ¿hablar para ganar? Interesante...[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Dificultad / IA[/td][td]7[/td][td]Desafiantemente hablador, a veces es un poco repetitivo.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Contenido[/td][td]7[/td][td]Bastante bueno, pero no esperes más que palabras.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Video / Gráficos[/td][td]6[/td][td]Nostálgico, pero necesita una pulida visual.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Historia[/td][td]8[/td][td]Atractiva y apropiadamente enigmática.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Ambientación[/td][td]7[/td][td]Te sientes dentro de una novela, aunque a veces es predecible.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Efectos[/td][td]6[/td][td]Están ahí, pero no te volarán la cabeza.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Música[/td][td]7[/td][td]Agradable, sin romper el molde.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Voces[/td][td]7[/td][td]Decentes, aunque podrían ser más variadas.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Diversidad[/td][td]8[/td][td]A pesar de la repetición, es un concepto innovador.[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Total[/th][th]71/100[/th][th]Deficientemente interesante.[/th][/tr]
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[h2]¿Comprarlo o no?[/h2]
Si el puntaje total es de [b]71[/b], entonces...
[Compralo con descuento.]
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Boring and confusing combat system.
Not recommended.
I am 32 years old.
My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and we adopted our son together. Both are now 4 years old.
When we were going through our separation, I felt lost and unhappy. I was self-destructive. One day, I was so angry with everything spiraling out of control that I punched a concrete wall in a moment of overwhelming emotion. This resulted in breaking my fifth metacarpal in my right hand—the hand I worked with, played games with, and used to carry my children to bed—the hand I desperately needed to ensure I could continue providing.
Upon learning the severity of the self-inflicted damage, I became almost suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man, with no history of depression or anxiety. I had never experienced anger outbursts, nor was I the type to break down and cry, but I was in a tough situation that truly prevented me from seeing the light on the other side.
With nothing better to do, I looked for a game I could play WITH ONE HAND while recovering. Somehow, I stumbled upon this game and read some of the comments. I decided it was worth a try... I must admit I didn't beat the game, nor did I play as much as some of you. In fact, I may have played this game for only a day or two. That being said, after doing so, I had a new joy and hope for life. I managed to leave behind the pain and suffering that had been thrust upon me. I could experience the joy and happiness of other people. I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.
After realizing this, I turned off the game and went back to work. My hand hurt a lot, but I was motivated. I stopped feeling so sorry for myself and became the father I needed to be at that moment, not the weak boy I was behaving like.
Today, I am close friends with the mother of my children. We don't fight, argue, or say hurtful things to each other. We are parents and friends.
Now I have 3 children. My third child is, wait, ALSO 4 YEARS OLD. The woman I am with was going through a very similar situation at the time of my separation, and we just unexpectedly stumbled into each other's lives. We have been dating for a year and are very happy together.
Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today. This silly little game helped me realize that.
Thank you.
OVERALL 9/10
Only worth a replay to reread the well-written story or because you particularly like the game play.
GRAPHICS 9/10
Simple, quasi-pixel RPG Maker fare that favours minimalism in regards to character design (characters are depicted as outlines filled in with their associated "house" colour). The environment is suitably cozy and the combat "animations" provide visual interest.
SOUND/MUSIC 9/10
Highly evocative soundtrack, excellent sounds effects and the minimalist-style humphs and scoffs of the voice actors immerse the player.
CONTROLS 8/10
My only sticking point is that it is possible to make a wrong decision when in combat due to the menu system not being intuitive (eg. the creator should put the category at the top of the subcategory menu [eg. Disruptive - Subtle Common Overt, etc.] though that might qualify as a graphics / design issue).
PLOT 10/10
Powerful and moving well-written murder mystery style plot filled with twists and turns (THAT MAKE SENSE) that could stand toe-to-toe with a novel or a movie. It's worth it to play (and replay) the game for the story alone! (Or go watch a playthrough >w>.)
GAMEPLAY 8/10
It has its moments. The combat system takes a little getting used to but it is fairly intuitive and strategic. Combat is "resource gathering" / Final Fantasy-style "Fight Run Magic". You have to be very careful while selecting your move for reasons mentioned earlier (sub-menus do not have the titles which should be there).
Grinding through conversations, investigating the environment and upgrading your character is intuitive, easy to do and fun!
FINAL VERDICT = "Murder mystery" style "This Game Is A Novel" with Final Fantasy style "Fight Run Magic" style resource-based "combat". Would recommend AT LEAST 1 playthrough.
The game play is akin to pulling teeth. So enthralling in fact, I fell asleep with it on and now I have over 20 hours.
& I had to change my resolution just to see it without straining my eyes.
2/5 stars
Норм игра
I dont understand what I have just witnessed. No tutorial for the "fight", the grunts and gasps get really annoying after a few minutes. Sorry, this isnt for me.
A very enjoyable game, in a manor of speaking.
Silly lil' game about having the last word. But you have to earn them from other characters and keep advancing. It's not so much fun, but an interesting mechanic to play for a while.
It's not a perfect game- the combat gets a little tedious. But the story is quite interesting, there's a lot to look for, and in the end, I had fun. Definitely worth the time.
Одна из любимых, жаль нет перевода.
Why make every single character unlikable? :<
Was baffling at first but it's pretty good actually, lot of secrets to find and compelling concept
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Ingredients:
1. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2. 1/2 cup white sugar
3. 1/2 cup brown sugar
4. 1/4 cup water
5. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6. 1 pinch salt
7. 5 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
8. 1 pastry for double-crust pie
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and set aside.
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GL&HF
An RPG Maker game about gaslighting, gatekeeping and girlbossing.
Edit: After reading some of the negative reviews I'd just like to point out that the main element of the game's combat is NOT the rock-paper-scissors thing. The RPS is just a side thing that allows you to beat enemies at a lower level than you otherwise would. Outside of some optional combats for achievement purposes, the RPS system can be outright ignored for the entire duration of a playthough. The core of the combat is the resource management.
The game's combat mechanics are not anything crazy (either in difficulty or in originality), I can get why some people didn't *like* it, but why so many people outright failed to comprehend it is beyond me.
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The Last Word is a wonderful narrative game with mild replay value and a hugely engaging "combat" system. I would highly recommend it. 9/10
More than I was expecting from an RPGMaker game. Fun, if a bit grindy in some parts, with a novel combat system.
Never had any bugs or issues. The game's very straightforward (no routes, you have to do most of the content to reach the end). Just the right length to not overstay its welcome.
Not terribly complex or difficult, once you understand the basics of the system and how the AI usually behaves.
There is a consistent, pleasant art theme and the dialogue was rarely grating and sometimes amusing.
Overall a pleasant, casual experience. Semi-regularly goes on sale for 80% off. Rarely appears in RPGMaker bundles. I suggest waiting for one of those to pick it up, but you can do worse for 10$.
Kind of ok, but has flaws.
Combat system is confusing at first. Too many concepts. Would need proper introduction.
Dialogues could be so much better. Characters spend too many words to say very, very little.
Also, I didn't notice (until I got stuck) that you can change conversation topic with a button. This could be simpler. You would usually do this by talking to a character and selecting the proper topic.
Not quite what I was expecting, and what I got was kind of dull.
The plot is... not great. Maybe it works for other people, but I really couldn't get into it or care about the outcome. The "verbal combat" idea sounds fun and interesting but in practice is little more than a clunky and somewhat arbitrary system. As others have said, it's more like Rock, Paper, Scissors but with the elements renamed. It never feels like a conversation or anything but a mechanical, numerical puzzle that could have any theme pasted onto it.
The most damning is that this was one of the rare games where I just gave up on it. No "I'll come back to it some day." I just reached a point where I realized I never cared about finishing it, it was just wasting space on my hard drive, and I uninstalled it.
оценка скорее нейтральная, лайк за действительно интересную концепцию словесной боевки.
однако, у игры спорный визуал, а прохождение - это тонны, тонны бесконечного гринда. Особенно в первых главах: 99 раз проиграй словесную баталию, чтобы заработать денег на скиллы, после покупки которой 99 раз уделай того же персонажа, зарабатывая еще денег, на новые скиллы, чтобы уделать уже следующего персонажа, зарабатывая денег... Ну, вы поняли.
Blah, blah, blah, just words, boring.
[b]My Playtime:[/b] 6h (100% achievement, finished the game)
[b]Grindy Achievement(s):[/b] No.
[b]Optional Achievement(s):[/b] Yes (9 achievements).
[b]Difficult Achievement(s):[/b] No.
[h1]Intro[/h1]
[b]Last Word[/b] is an [i]RPG Maker[/i] game about debates. You'll play in a world where debates are the common norm and those who got the last word will rule the others. It has unique gameplay where you have to talk to people about certain topics and play in a debate-related battle system.
[b]Pros:[/b]
- A lot of optional explorations to know more about the story
- Option to skip cutscenes after you have finished the game
- Different variations in the ending based on your progress and decision
[b]Cons:[/b]
- You need to battle the same person several times to progress the game
- Names can be hard to remember
[b]Specs[/b]
Intel Core i5-9300H 2.40GHz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
[h1]Should you buy this game?[/h1]
[b]Yes.[/b]
[i]If you like to read a light story with occasional battles, buy this game at a sale.[/i]
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[h1]In-Depth Review[/h1]
[h3]Visuals[/h3]
Characters are only portrayed with their dominant color, sometimes with a small detail that is unique to the character. Talking to them will show their character portraits to show how they normally look. This makes them easier to remember, and although there are three characters that use similar colors, you still can distinguish them from their outlines. As for the setting, the game is played in one big house. I found the house to be in a perfect size - decorations are plenty and the numerous amount of rooms help to portray the wealthiness of the house.
[h3]Story[/h3]
The amount of story that you get will depend on how much are you willing to explore. The game has several topics that you can use to talk to several people, which might either level up the topic or unlock another topic that you can use. The information can be useless at first, but it might lead to a bigger fish once you talk to more people. Facts about people will also be clearer, allowing you to progress the game and revealing some parts of the ending.
Since characters are in the upper class, expect some high-class words in the dialogues. I didn't find any difficulties in understanding the dialogues apart from some facts at the beginning since I was still learning about the game's setting. Strangely, I found learning the characters' names to be harder than understanding the dialogue. Everyone might have a memorable last name, but it still took a while to sink in. Moreover, the game sometimes mentions people by their first name, giving me more confusion.
[h3]The Game[/h3]
[b]Gameplay[/b]
The game is divided into two sections: one is when you talk to some people to level up and unlock other topics, another is when you have to battle in debate. As for the first one, you will be given some keywords to start - more keywords will come as you play, allowing you to know more information about your situation. Some topics might not be related to the main story, but they will serve as a way to learn more about the character instead. Although dialogues can be lengthy, the topic is pretty light in general so you don't have to worry about being burned out reading them.
Some objects will also give you some information about certain topics. They are usually locked behind certain requirements and you need to level up certain topics to unlock them. Some optional ones will also reward you with in-game currency, giving you more reason to seek them out. I liked the ones where you have to solve puzzles beforehand - the variety helps to keep me entertained.
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[b]Combat[/b]
The battle system can help as a way to break from all the talking. It's modified from the default [i]RPG Maker[/i] battle system where you need to move the bar on the bottom side of the screen to the right side to win. The system can be complicated to describe without experiencing it yourself, but it's still similar to other turn-based games where you have to play in turns and utilize the enemies' weakness and resistance to win. There are several strategies that you can use based on your playstyle, and some upgrades are also available to give you some advantages in battle.
Battles can be repetitive though. Progression tends to be blocked by a boss battle, so you need to battle several times until you roughly reach the same level as them. Moreover, since you are stuck in a mansion with ~5 other people, you'll have to fight the same person multiple times to progress. The difficulty of the battle depends on your level and enemy - some enemies use upgrades with annoying effects so you have to spend more time and have better luck when fighting them.
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[b]Length and Difficulty[/b]
I finished the game in 5.2h. I didn't finish everything that the game has to offer at that point and accidentally finished the game. There are some optional activities near the end of the game that can help you to unlock a variety of the ending. The game will encourage you to find what you were missing in your playthrough if you didn't get everything, and ending the game with 100% completion will reward you with a twist of the previous ending. Moreover, you don't have to worry about watching the same cutscene - the game is kind enough to let you skip some of the ending cutscenes.
[h1]Conclusion[/h1]
Despite being an [i]RPG Maker[/i] game, the game doesn't look like one at all. The customization helps to give a different atmosphere to the game, and the gameplay was unique enough to distinguish it from the others. I liked how the game let us piece the story together from small conversations with other people, and while it can be repetitive with the battles, it's short enough to become a problem. I could recommend it to those who like games that are focused on the story with occasional battles on the side.
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謎多き貴族の館に招待された女性主人公。しかし呼び寄せたはずの主人は姿を見せない。
「LastWord」とは、口喧嘩の最後の言葉。つまり、相手が何も言い返せなくなった状態を指す。
パズル的ギミックのコマンドを駆使して、その「最後の言葉」を奪い合うRPG風アドベンチャーゲーム。
クセのある登場人物達から噂を集めて情報を聞き出し、とぼける相手は口撃して論破する。
自由度が高そうに見えて意外とそうでもない仕組みだが、限られたリソースの中での言葉の表現に対するこだわりは感じられた。
「なにを言うのかより、どのように言うのかが大事なのよ」
会話劇が中心になるので、ある程度は英語がわかるほうが良い。
サスペンス調の物語なのでストーリーの出来で好みが左右されると思われるが、半分オカルトに足を踏み入れているあたり若干人を選ぶかもしれない。レイトン教授ほどではないが、作風にやや通じるものはある。
選択肢が限られていることもあり話の筋自体は推理を受け付けないほどではないが、ギミックの謎解き(及び発見)は結構ムズい。
戦闘のシステムをざっと解説。
コマンドには三*三のフレーズの組み合わせがあり、
威圧Disruptive・懐柔Submissive・中傷Aggressive/婉曲subtle(弱)・通常common(中)・断言overt(強)
それぞれの組み合わせで三種の声色toneが決定される。「威圧*強=☆」など。
声色(○＞☆＞□＞○)はじゃんけんのように強さがあり、相手が前に出した手より強ければ、相手の精神防御が削れる。
まず威圧で「迫力power」を溜め、
次に懐柔でそのパワーを「機転tact」に変換し、
最後に中傷でタクトを消費して相手の心にダメージを与える。という流れ。
勝てない時は最初の冴えない眼鏡のアンちゃんをひたすらボコしてレベルを上げること。むごい。
サンドバックにされるシーモアはクソ雑魚ナメクジだが、彼を操作するパズルモードでラスボスを倒せると成長ぶりに泣ける。元ニートにイケメンパリピやら酔っ払いのオバちゃんと口喧嘩させようなんざ無茶が過ぎるぜ。
とりあえず、[spoiler]「犯人はお前だ！」とやった後、相手が「別にいいじゃん」とそのまま普通に帰っ[/spoiler]ていく話を見たのは、産まれて初めてです。
we need chinese, we need chinese, we need chinese. we need cloud save, we need cloud save, we need cloud save. 我们需要中文，我们需要云存档。没有官中无脑差评了。fanatical包入的本体约4元，目前就这，看以后追评。
[i]"Игра меня разбила в пух и прах, и не физически, а вербально."[/i]
Если честно, то я от игры ожидал... та практически ничего, и хоть я действительно был заинтригован геймплейной составляющей, но все же я думал что это ничем не примечательная, и последственая новелка, и хочу я вам заметить, что это довольно сильное заблуждение, ведь после полного прохождение игры (ну почти полного), мне стало действительно жаль что я купил её спустя полгода, после добавление в список желаемого, и если бы я знал, я бы купил игру сразу как только её заметил, но увы, я на игру посмотрел очень скептически, но вы это уже и так поняли, но это в прошлом, ведь сейчас эта игра вызывает у меня целую бурю эмоций и искрение восхищение, я полностью поражён, в этой игре идеально все (кроме управление, целый час настраивал джойстик), идеальная атмосфера, при чём в прямом и переносном смысле, прям веет духом аристократии, прекрасная и самое главное в тему музыка, что ещё больше погружало в этот аристократичный мир, полностью проработанный, хоть с начала немного запутанный геймплей, простенкая и одновременно со вкусом графика, ну и также, одна и особенностей инди-игры, чего не хватает AAA-проектам, это полностью душевная игра, ну а про сюжет, ну тут уже палка о двух концах, с одной стороны аристократичная и интригующая история, с второй дом заполнений разными загадками и секретами, где можно попытаться усидеть на двух стульях, но вот только сделать это безумно сложно, ведь когда тебе дают определенною задачу, например с поиском кода и дают не слишком навязчивае подсказки, а у тебя в голове стоит вопрос, почему сын довольно экстравагантной дамы, променял все ради очень интересных отношений, тебе становится как то по боку, куда идти и что искать, а думаешь как они вообще могли такое допустить, и как тебе это все поможет в будущем, и это... прекрасно, ну а разве не это говорить о вашей заинтересованности в истории? именно, ведь если человек заинтересовался и начал рисовать в воображении разные интересные картины, в надежде угадать, то тогда это и есть победа.
В общем я хочу сказать, что игрой я остался более чем доволен, но поставлю ей все-же [b]9/10[/b], в целом из-за очень дурацкого управления, например вы знали что чтобы включить полный экран нужно нажать alt+enter? или чтобы использовать джойстик нужно настроить его в меню F1, о чём нам в игре не сообщают кстати, дальше выбрать меню джойстика и перенастроить кнопки полностью ведь оказывается что кнопка 3 и кнопка 6 (лично у меня так, у вас может быть по другому) не работают? и я не знал, ведь в игре нам об этом не рассказывают, и за этого мне пришлось искать это форумах, спасибо кстати за их ответы, если бы не они я бы наверное так и этого не узнал, спасибо большое, ну и это все проблемы, все остальное просто на высоте, и даже то что игра не имеет русский, это совсем не проблема, ведь игра не особо к этому требовательная, уровня элементального английского и не большего словаря более чём хватает, чтобы полностью насладится игрой, а людям которое только начинают учить английский, это отличный вариант не только проверить но и улучшить свои навыки, ну а если ещё и подключить программу которая за вас все переводить будет, то вообще за пару вечеров вы точно подучите пару сотен английских слов, и вы если хотите попробовать то тогда советую "TexTractor" отличная и полностью рабочая программа, хоть перевод и слишком машинный, но по сути это лучший вариант, а уроки можно найти на Ютубе я например научился у [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulJvqqbUVZA] Зиэля [/url], и все теперь вы можете с лихвой окунутся в эту прекрасную историю, и все, никаких проблем, и да моих ошибок не повторяете, ведь как говорится [i]"не суди книгу, по её обложке"[/i] а то я вот посудил, теперь жалею что не купил её раньше, ладно что ж, что было не изменишь, но зато впредь буду более внимательным, и спасибо что дочитал мой хоть и маленький, но немного информативный обзор! удачи с поиском [u]слова[/u], хи-хи)
[i]Last Word[/i] is an RPGMaker game with the gimmick "conversation is combat." Though the title and description may misdirect you into believing it's a word-based puzzle game, it's actually a mystery game with very minor puzzle elements. Though a short game with an uncompelling story, the game boasts of plenty secrets and a central mechanic strong enough to confer replay value. So long as you understand and enjoy what [i]Last Word[/i] actually offers, it's worth the low price point.
This game operates on a two-step gameplay loop: first, players investigate surroundings and talk with NPCs, learning the backstory of what drew these characters together and searching for an exit; second, players duel in a 'war of words,' fighting to get the last word in. This combat system disappointingly involves no actual exchange of words, leaving the titular premise to the player's imagination. Combat skews fairly grindy in the earlygame on account of few tactical options available to newer players, though these tactics increase over time through the progressive acquisition of skills. Even so, the limited scope of these skills makes progression feel linear, as players inevitably unlock all skills and utilize the same strategies against enemies. Variation is not [i]Last Word[/i]'s strong suit.
What does work more in this game's favor is the aesthetic. Drawing on both the works of Agatha Chrsitie and the game Clue(do), [i]Last Word[/i] evokes the aura of a turn-of-the-century mystery novel. The soundtrack suits the setting, as does the surplus of secrets the game boasts; it's possible, if not likely, that a first-time player will complete the game without earning one of the game's nine achievements. This game boasts a surprising amount of depth beyond its surface-level simplicity, which combined with the short three-hour playtime encourages multiple playthroughs.
Overall, [i]Last Word[/i] isn't quite what it seems. Neither a word-puzzle game like [i]Peggle[/i] nor a bog-standard RPGMaker title, it is instead a short-yet-satisfying mystery RPG. Though it may be best to wait for a sale, this is worth a go if you're in the mood for a confounding story or colorful characters, at the expense of engaging combat. [i]Last Word[/i] gets a C+.
A really charming game which makes something fresh out of well-known parts.
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Short game! I didn't touch NG+ but got 100% completion in 5h. That said, it has a really interesting kind of puzzle-ish battle system and overall very solid polish in sprites and sound, plus very good writing, especially given what I normally expect going into a game maker game! Just because of how short it is, recommend waiting for a sale.
A very clue-inspired game - solve riddles and puzzles by gaining knowledge and always having the Last Word in every single conversation. Reveal the past of each characters and understand why you were summoned to this fancy mansion along with famous (and snobby) figures 👄💭
This was such a fun game to play, please pick this up for yourself!
The combat system is intimidating, but once you get a feel for it it's a lot of fun and really satisfying to pull off. Finishing Seymour's sidequest is a bit grindy, but not terrible. Definitely worth picking up on sale at the very least.
Jogabilidade e visual simples, premissa interessante, personagens carismáticos. Pegue numa promoção.
Arrow key movement, no fullscreen, and no options. F-f-f-fat uninstall
I find this game very charming, tho challenging at first to get a hang of the conversation system. The plot is short but intriguing and the character designs are clear and give a bit of character. I would love if there was some sort of spin off or sequel but as it's own thing it's a good little game
An interesting take on a puzzle/battler game. Interesting 'combat' system, and interesting interwoven story set in it's own world - with reasonably great writing for a one person developer.
The game is quite unique in gameplay - hugely narrative, but not in an overly verbose way like a visual novel - snappy and quick witted like an episode of Gilmore Girls. It's quite 'intellectual' at times too - but as long as don't get this with assumptions of it being like anything else, and can appreciate what this game actually is, it's easy to enjoy.
I should point out that the game is stuck in a very sketchy looking app container running on your desktop in a tiny window, the developer of this is a brilliant game designer but not programming his own engines or anything, so keep that in mind, you'll forget about it after 30 minutes when you're engrossed.
Jogo divertido, com um sistema de luta e skill bem unicos. A luta é bem divertida e não muito complexa(embora a primeira vista seja).
A historia é muito bem escrita, achei super engajante e embora alguns personagens sejam onenote, eles funcionam muito bem pra historia, e realista.
Recomendo sim, Bem fascinante, não é especialmente longo e a historia se fecha bem.
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pra pegar o final verdadeiro ce tem que zerar o jogo 2x. o New Game+ ajuda com a experiencia q ce pegou antes, mas é meio chato não poder só resolver puzzles finais e chegar no final. Bastante texto não skipavel faz o zeramento pela 2º vez ser meio chato.
This game is short, comedic, and enjoyable. The story is engaging and funny at the same time, and the "combat" (for lack of a better term) is fun with just enough difficulty to give you some challenge.
Bought this assuming it would have more to do with roleplaying and dialogue choices, it's mostly just a grindy rock-paper-scissors style strategy rpg.
I might have kept at it but for a game that's about fighting via dialogue no one really has much of anything interesting to say. The characters are all very bland and there's not a lot of wit or charm on display. Unless the aesthetic really grabs you for some reason I wouldn't bother.
Considering I entered a game in the same 2014 Contest as this game I know personally the time constraints that this needed to be developed in... and that's pretty impressive.
The game revolves around people who insist on having the "Last Word" over others in an argument, the game itself is pretty short and the puzzles are not exactly rocket science but it does lead to a pretty robust battle system that is deceptively much more complex than what most of the negative reviewers mention.
The idea for the combat is weird at first but once you figure out what you're doing it becomes far more fun, though does not happen too often and there is one segment in the game where if you want to try to 100% you have to keep putting this poor nerd in his place constantly to toughen him up so that he can be less of a spineless dork.
The combat functions like tug of war - you're trying to get the speech marker all the way to their side which is simple enough. But rather than just really directly affecting the marker immediate the player has to build up a stat called "Tact" which is then cashed in on "Aggressive Moves" that will move the speech marker in your favor. "Tact" can only be built up by Spending Power points which can only be harvested via "Power Modes".
So do Power Moves, Acquire Power, use Power to activate "Submissive" moves to acquire Tact, use Tact to preform aggressive moves that moves the mark. Move the marker to win the conversation. But the catch is composure, the more you lose your composure the more Aggressive Moves damage you.
Trash
Great storyline and cool gothic atmosphere
Last Word is about six hours of perfectly matched story and mechanics. It's a very precise experience put together well, without padding itself with any sort of procedurally/infinitely generated muck to waste your time.
If you have an abundance of time to fill with not much money for entertainment, maybe chose another game. But if you're busy and want a well-crafted experience that gets in and has the courage to then be done, then I would highly recommend this game.
A charming RPG-maker game with a unique concept. Instead of fighting with weapons you fight with words. It has a solid story and interesting characters.
Well, I liked it and apparently played it for several hours. I also don't remember the first thing about it. So, I guess it's a good one to pass the time? I do remember it was a clever way of applying RPG mechanics to something other than "fight with sword."
Wonderful game revolving around tactical dialog and an engaging detective story. Worth the first second and third play through.
I should like this game but I don't. I expected more from the premise but it did not deliver on it. It's kinda boring. The story is intriguing enough, but the combat is so boring, I didn't care to complete it.
I will say that as a RPG maker game, from an aesthetic, programming, game-system level approach, it's very impressive. So I have to say, very good job on the overall game, but the combat is just not fun for me. Maybe I'll some day come back and complete it just to see what happens, but I doubt it.
Maybe worth 10 bucks, but worth a try at 5 or lower.
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Stylish turn-based RPG with a unique combat system. The battles are not too difficult, but very interesting and enjoyable nonetheless. The story also holds up really well, with very solid writing and characters.
Really fun game. The conversation battles are really fun and unique, in addition to giving some challenge. Though if you reach enough bows you can become pretty strong. I loved the coluorful characters(hehe), setting, and humour. The story was really good, though I was a bit disappointed with the ending :/ Felt like all the work for the true ending was for nothing. A sequel to finish up the story would be amazing
amazing little gem
It's a very well-written game, with a lot of dialogue if you have the patience.
The battle system is pretty unique and the music is a bop.
So after my second run of the game I can say that this game is totally awesome.
The way you create your own battle system for RPG Maker game is awesome. The system is unique. There is such a mystery that maybe can't be experienced with the first run. Good job for the developer.
rat 5
ovr 3
This is a fun little game. I liked everything: the gameplay, the graphics, and the story. I'm still not entirely sure I've understood the final plot twist, as abstract as it was, but I hope the characters are more comfortable with it.
No, lo siento. Debe ser para un tipo de jugador que no soy yo. No digo que sea un mal juego.
A mi, sin embargo, me ha parecido repetitivo, de dinamica confusa y muy reducida.
No es un juego para todo el mundo.
Last Word is a short game, but it also works well in terms of the content it packs into the experience.
The game is more of a mystery solving event as you try to find clues leading to an escape of sorts from your social obligations (much like myself in a party irl).
Pros:
- The soundtrack is impeccable, each piece helps set a tone and you can really feel the emotion it's trying to convey (my personal favorite being the victory theme 'Fourth Appeal'.
- The combat system may well initially be of the rock, paper, scissors variety, but it has more to offer in terms of forward thinking in how to push your point without overexerting yourself, as well as occasionally planning for a slight loss for greater gain. The level system works well in presenting a slow increase in argumentative power, but with enough wit you can overturn a much more powerful opponent in discourse. Alternatively you could stomp laughably over those with much less power than yourself in a single move (Although understandably to avoid level grinding they'll stop arguing with you once they have no hope).
- Each character has a distinct feel to their personality and their interwoven reasons for attending help bring some more development to them.
Cons:
- Controls sometimes feel clunky, especially in terms of menu navigation and deciding on topics of interest. Controller support is also partial and doesn't work with some X-input devices.
- I did spend the first while wondering how to progress because the game never actually told me you could change your active topic or that you needed to in order to get new information.
- The ending leaves things somewhat ambiguous.
Overall I'd recommend it as an enjoyable, if short, experience. Although the soundtrack on its own feels worth it.
This is such a white people game.
I really enjoyed playing this game, something about having to talk to everyone to slowly uncover all the lore and stuff just made me really like it, interesting story and what a twist in the 'true' ending finding that out at the last second. Although maybe we get it back in a sequel if it ever gets made not wanting to spoil the true ending or anything, tho maybe I've said too much.
Short but sweet. Combat is kind of weak before you unlock skills.
Creative and doesn't outstay its welcome.
It's a nice little game!
The mechanics of this game are a little complicated to get a hang of at first, but once you do, this is a very enjoyable RPG!
This game has the feel of a 'Clue'-esque "whodunit", with a group of party guests all trying to solve a mystery while being stuck in a mysterious mansion. The characters also all have distinct color palettes and personalities much like 'Clue' characters. However, there's no murder here....instead there's debate!
Argue your way to the heart of a unique mystery, in a world where decorum and debate are of the utmost importance. But don't worry, you don't really need to "argue" per se.... using a combat system that falls somewhere between Final Fantasy and rock-paper-scissors, you use the art of arguing to advance your way through the story and to discover more clues and answers to your puzzles. You have to gossip, chatter, and have discourse with the other characters in the game to get your way.
This is a very unique, relatively short (for an RPG) game that I found extremely charming and addictive. Nothing quite so satisfying as arguing snooty rich people into silence. There's a lot of interpersonal intrigue here!
Definitely worth a play. 8/10
A very enjoyable game!! The characters were absolutely wonderful and the story compelling. Also, bow ties are cool ;)
Note: I had a bit of trouble at first with the Z, but it was an easy fix: hit F1 -> remap keys & reset the configuration. The active keys are Z / X / C now.
professor chet chatters did nothing wrong
A surprisingly charming little game.
Нечего сказать, отлично
There are some good concepts here, as well as nice organic storytelling, but the grind is ridiculous and only seems to exist to make the game longer
good game
Actually really good. Nice idea and a nice story. Totally recomend.
A game with a lot of charm! Play as Whitty Gawship, plucky photographer with a way for words. The cast of NPCs are a quirky assortment of nobility tropes that pose as informants and debate opponents. Gameplay is a mix of exploration, conversation, and verbal sparring. While in a debate, use a mixture of "attacks" to gather power and tact, and move the conversation forward to get the last word.
The script is cleverly written with genuine dialogue, fancy vocabulary, and witty puns.
It is possible to grind levels to best harder opponents, but gameplay encourages using clever strategizing to squeak out a victory against tough foes.
This game is such a unique and enjoyable ride, played it on a sick day and kept me completely engaged and distracted from feeling crummy!
The combat via discourse isn't just a gimmick--the designers put excellent thought into a combat system that requires planning, strategy, and tactics. Each option has different categories of tones, with each coming with various costs/benefits, and offering multiple ways to outsmart your opponent (or be outsmarted!). You can't just focus on 'scoring more', as your advantage isn't always based in points, but how you've set yourself up to affect and be affected.
The story is okay--it's brief, but interwoven enough to warrant attention. There is a bit of mystery and sleuthing involved, and some actual benefits to paying attention (remembering what characters said, e.g.). The story does a good job of not giving itself away and setting up different pieces to join together. That said, I felt like the ending didn't make full use of all these pieces, and honestly it left me a bit disappointed. I felt like everything else was executed so well, so while it was OK, it just wasn't on par with the rest of the game.
It's fun to play and the combat system is unique/challenging enough that I want to play again. I hope they make another game!
Nagyon rossz, grafika egyenes szar... nem érdemes vele játszani
首先丑话说在前面，这款游戏几乎并没有让我获得任何乐趣。
但是这款游戏的制作还是可以的。
推荐5-10元入手。
怎么说呢这个游戏就是那种很努力了但是还是很无聊的人的感觉。
剧情呢比较无聊。世界观和逻辑比较诡异导致很难有代入感（按照设定每个人都有说服力，说服力高的人随便喷喷唾沫就能精神控制说服力低的人，相当于人人自带【魅惑人类】法术，整个游戏就是一群人相互魅惑，然后争夺一个被上一代魅惑王藏起来的终极魅惑人类宝具。没错，人家既没有自己带着也没有遗传给孩子，而是藏起来了，就是这么任性。），所以剧情真的很难让人感动或者颤抖。就是那种有点相当于给个老年人看中二番的感觉，总之就是电波对不上。
不知道这是我一个人的问题还是所有人都有。或许只是我个人电波没对上？
战斗呢更加无聊。确实是很认真的设计了，但是玩起来就是不想玩，就想跳过战斗。讲真中期我都直接CE锁最高状态去打了。
虽然有无敌技能但是很晚才解锁，而且无敌技能会导致战斗没有收益，等于白给。
最后虽然有隐藏剧情但是隐藏剧情短并且更加无逻辑。[spoiler]矮胖子说自己把终极魅惑人类宝具扔下水道了，然后大家就都信了。可以理解为他其实魅惑了所有人迫使他们相信他扔了，也可以理解为人家矮胖子就是个圣人，真的扔了。最后矮胖子免疫了女主角的魅惑，可以理解为他没扔，也可以理解为女主角的神器复制品失效了（虽然我倾向于理解矮胖子是个带恶人，他带恶人名利双收happy ending）[/spoiler]看上去似乎是想塑造开放式结局，但是实际上只给观众一种迷惑感。
最后，这个游戏的结局真是莫名其妙恋爱。这个真的太诡异了。你能想象那种，就是一个怂包，而且很丑，而且瘦弱，然后啥也不会像个傻子，被你两小时内打了几十顿，然后最后也什么都没做的，然后你就突然爱上他了。对没错你就突然爱上他了。
意淫也没这样的啊兄弟。
啊还有，你们能不能把icon换一下啊。什么年代了还用默认rm的icon，很丑啊黄色齿轮什么的。
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说完缺点说优点。
人物行走图直接换成颜色，有自己的艺术风格，而且简明扼要，这点不是缺点，反而很好。
然后战斗确实是精心设计过。除非你背板，否则还是有点难度的。
至于越打越容易的问题。。你换别的游戏不也是lv50打lv1的怪比lv1打更加轻松嘛。
然后这个游戏二周目在部分地方有skip选项。这点没几个rm开发者回去做，用rm的开发者基本上都应该给我滚来学习一个。
另外，rm默认的菜单我tm都看吐了好吗。正经商业游戏都应该像这样自己做一套菜单。很难吗？根本不难好吗！像黑暗圣剑传说那样搞张底图也行啊！这点大多数使用rm的开发者也都应该给我滚来学习一个。
最后，包括new game+。自己想想有多少rm游戏的new game+就是存档后面标个星星表示这是二周目就完了。。。拜托改改标题菜单脚本很难吗？都出来卖钱了这点事情都不愿意做的吗？这点大多数使用rm的开发者也都应该给我滚来学习一个。
综上的话虽然我个人并没有从这个游戏中得到任何愉悦感，但是还是比较推荐。
如果你想要做个小品游戏的话就应该至少做到这种态度。
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如果要我给一个修改意见的话：
那第一点，加上个跳过战斗的开关，打开以后所有战斗立刻胜利，并且经验值照给。谢谢。玩你这战斗真的是个折磨。
然后双结局的话最后的制作表我不想看那么多遍，请在那里加一个按esc结束/加速放映制作表，谢谢。
然后你把steam云存档给我开开啊好哥哥。开steam云存档又不收钱的，你干嘛不开啊。
然后下次设计剧情的时候爱情系别这么突兀。
然后这种悬疑游戏你玩到最后也没死一个人也太和平了。至少要死掉四分之一的人才好。
别的没了。
Be sassy.
Last Word es un RPG con combate por turnos inspirado en los debates de la gente de clase alta, que no se ganan teniendo razón sino sabiendo debatir mejor. Por tanto, para ganar una conversación lo que digas da igual, solo importa cómo lo digas y quién dice [i]la última palabra[/i]. Así que los combates son estas conversaciones, en las que el tema en sí es tan irrelevante que ni se muestra. Para avanzar en la historia tendremos que tirarle de la lengua a ciertos personajes ganando conversaciones y hablando a espaldas de los demás.
Todo el juego huele como a crítica social, como es de esperar, pero no se hace nunca demasiado explícito. La historia es interesante desde el principio y todo lo relativo a los diálogos y los personajes está muy bien conseguido. El combate es entretenido y no hay penalización por perder.
Total, que está guapísimo.
PD: Juegos que no te dejan usar WASD en vez de las flechas: ¿por qué?
Last Word is an amazing take on a role playing game without combat elements. Conflicts in the Last Word are resolved through discourse which is a clever puzzle game that I would describe as a more tactics based rock paper scissors. Without going too much into detail each move has a counter, but playing counters constantly is sub-optimal as positioning is just as important.
My favorite part of the game was not the discourse mechanic, but the discovery system. The heroine Whitty must reach a certain level of knowledge in a given subject to progress at certain points. You gain this knowledge by talking to people, there's a lot of interesting dialogue so even dead ends reveal a lot of interesting facts and lore. The ability to change discussion topics is probably the coolest feature of the game and makes reading everything even more enjoyable.
Last Word is not perfect however, it can be grindy if you are bad at the discourse combat system and the game contains missable content that forces a second playthrough if you are trying for 100%. That said there is a New Game+ mode that tries to alleviate the worst of these issues, as well as let you see what would happen if you manage to win the hopeless boss fights from your original playthrough.
Overall I loved my time with the game. It's got innovative mechanics, beautiful art, masterful storytelling, and is extremely polished overall. Highly Recommended
