Well, here goes nothing. You know when you stumble upon a game that seems like an archetypal adventure quest, but with that quirky twist that makes you go, “Wait, what just happened?” That’s sort of the vibe I got from “The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown.” It’s by Ratalaika Games and Titan Art Games—names that might not ring a bell but hang with me here.
So, picture this: a fantastical land, a wicked wizard named Voidgem who’s just, well, stolen all the magical bling and let loose his own creepy squad. Your job? Be the hero, obviously. I mean, someone’s gotta do it, right? You wield a sword and shield, and you’re busy hacking through over 30 levels. Not kidding—30’s a lot, just so you know, to collect items and smackdown major bosses. Relics are the name of the game here. Yep, relics.
Oh, and the controls. Left stick for movin’ around, X for jump, and Square to attack. Sounds straightforward, doesn’t it? But then you’ve got Circle to shield, R1 to roll, and let’s not forget the R2 dash—just makes ya feel nimble, you know? Potions are picked with D-Pad and, boom, Triangle to use ’em. Special power? Just a little L2 magic. The longer you survive each level, the more that power juices up. Totally sweet against bosses. Trust me on that.
Then there’s the coins. You kill an enemy, they explode into coins. Who knew, right? Use those golden goodies to beef up your badass hero skills after each level. Upgrades like Hot Meteors raining down, because why wouldn’t you want a firestorm, or Double Shot, which fancies splitting fireballs into stones. Also, Sharp Peaks—sounds painful, doesn’t it? Quirky bonuses aside, there’s gems, too. Just beat a level, grab ’em, swap for potions. More HP left means more gems. Maths!
Anyway, one word of advice: This is Ratalaika we’re talkin’ about—expect a Platinum trophy. And it’s Cross-Buy! So, buy once, play on PS4 and PS5. Infinitely replayable, or at least till you snag those trophies. Platinum’s not gonna earn itself, right? Lists got Silvers and Golds, need I say more?
Gather your relic, power up, vanquish a hundred foes, sip on potions, dash unlocked. Bosses await your heroic glory. Need a cheatsheet? There’s a guide out there somewhere. Do you, but maybe check it if you’re stuck.
What else can I say? “The Last Hero” offers you fantasy action and thrill for just $4.99 with Cross-Buy perks. Worth a shot if you ask me, especially if you like a pinch of nonsense with your hero campaigns.
That’s the scoop from a PS5 copy, cheerfully supplied by Ratalaika. Go on, get lost in this mad land.
