THE LAST BLADE

Buy74%

Mostly Positive · 248 player reviews · Low confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Steam Deck Playable
  • Windows

SNK CORPORATION · Action · Aug 31, 2016

Player review score
74%
Mostly Positive
Price
$9.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
10
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
8
Full audio1 of 8
Subtitles2 of 8

Should I buy THE LAST BLADE?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Multiplayer: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 7 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Performance: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 248 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 80 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
36% of themes are praise55% are divided9% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
11 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
THE LAST BLADE is a classic 2D fighting game that has endured the test of time thanks to its elegant mechanics, deep gameplay, and distinctive aesthetic.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
8 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
Additionally, online multiplayer support allows players to test their skills against others around the world, extending the game’s longevity.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
7 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
Its blend of technical gameplay, diverse characters, and evocative setting makes it a standout title that still holds up remarkably well decades after its initial release.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
5 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
You have a 4 button based layout with 2 weapon attacks, a kick and a parry, all kinda nice balanced and very fun to play.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay11 reviews
Multiplayer8 reviews
Story7 reviews
Combat5 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty
75% still recommend
Characters
100% still recommend
Interface
33% still recommend
Graphics
100% still recommend
Audio
100% still recommend
Controls
67% still recommend
Players complain
Performance
13% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Multi-player
  • Online PvP
  • PvP
  • Shared/Split Screen
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP
  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Remote Play Together
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Leaderboards

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$9.99

The lowest we've tracked is $1.49.

5 points recordedtoday · $9.99

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