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The Last Friend

The Stonebot Studio · Sep 30, 2021

PC · Switch

Everyone10+

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The Last Friend is an action-packed adventure of saving doggos. Beat hordes of relentless enemies using brutal punches, powerful kicks or well-timed grabs; deploy ruthlessly effective defenses and customize your fighting style by teaming-up with your doggo-friends. Can you save all the good bois?

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PC

Critic 8.3 (6 critics) · Gamer 9.4

Nintendo Switch

Critic 8.5 (3 critics) · No ratings yet

Critic reviews

  • WorthPlaying

    Cody Medellin · Nov 02, 2022

    8.5
    The overall presentation is solid. The music is good enough to get you hyped for the next fight, and the sound effects have just the right amount of punch to make each hit feel satisfying. There are no voices in the game, but dog lovers will like that each dog you rescue has a distinct bark when they are petted. Graphically, the game goes for a slightly angular look, with a varied color palette that's a bit muted. It's distinct and looks quite nice, especially in motion.
  • Gaming Trend

    Anthony Shelton · May 23, 2022

    8.0
    Despite the soft difficulty, I wanted to keep playing. There are five worlds and each world surprised me with the kind of enemies I encountered. Let me be clear: The Last Friend is easy but you can’t be careless. I developed a strategy based on what I was being challenged with, and I didn’t want the enemies touching my RV. It just happened to work for most of the game.
  • NintendoLife

    Mitch Vogel · Apr 23, 2022

    9.0
    Similarly to the many doggos it stars, it’s tough to find much to dislike about The Last Friend. Fast-paced tower defense action, a gorgeous art style, satisfying progression, and a goofy story make this one an easy recommendation.
  • WhatIfGaming

    Alec Padua · Oct 07, 2021

    7.0
    The Last Friend brings dog lovers together in a beat 'em up and linear tower defense hybrid. Although the story was a bit lackluster, the combat and art are decent enough to lock you in for hours. Having a replayability factor for this indie game will surely pull players into the loop.
  • TechRaptor

    Will Quick · Oct 04, 2021

    7.0
    The Last Friend is a combination tower defense and beat ‘em up where a fighter teams up with an army of dogs to save more of them. It’s an enjoyable fast-paced romp with tight controls, quick gameplay, and colorful visuals. It’s a bit too easy and limiting despite the variety of units you find along the way. Nevertheless, it makes you want to doggo on an adventure.
  • GameSpace.com

    Ed Orr · Sep 30, 2021

    8.0
    While I’m not actually sure I’ve come across a huskie yet, The Last Friend does contain a wealth of dogs to collect. The whole concept leans into the dog puns almost as heavily as I have and somehow it makes it charming. The four-legged companions are leveled up using dog treats, collected during combat, and nods to Mad Max inspired road warriors just make it all the more fun when you’re busy trying to find every wayward hound for the in game codex. Heck, you can even make camp and wander round petting the cuties too! The Last Friend isn’t an overly deep game but some of the classics aren’t either. It is a knowing mix of beat ’em ups and tower defense titles wrapped up in a beautiful glossy finish that would make a collies coat seem dull. The pacing is more akin to a mobile title than a night long raid, but that’s all part of this game’s overwhelming charm. If you have a few hours to spare then, whether it’s collecting all the canine cohorts or bashing end of stage bosses, you’ll find The Last Friend puts a smile on your face. The Last Friend is out now on PC. Check out more over on the official Steam Store now.

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