Last Epoch
Moderate overall intensityWhat's in it
Fantasy melee and ranged combat against humanoid enemies with blood effects; no dismemberment or gore.
A bleak post-apocalyptic setting with themes of corruption, decay, and the end of civilization.
Artem the Gambler in the End of Time and the Soul Gambler in the endgame dungeon sell items whose modifiers stay hidden until after the player pays, and the player can pay again to refresh the stock on offer. The stake is in-game gold and dungeon currency only, with no way to buy chances with real money.
Real-money purchases include cosmetic items, a premium currency called Shards, and premium DLC content.
Occasional mild profanity in dialogue and player reviews.
Optional real-money spending covers cosmetic items, a premium currency, and downloadable content.
Who can reach your kid
What it is
Last Epoch belongs to the action role-playing genre and unfolds in a fantasy realm that demons have devastated during an apocalypse. A player builds a character, roams both dungeons and an open landscape, and battles foes with either close-range or distance weapons while developing skill trees and forging equipment. Fighting produces blood visuals, though there is no gore and nobody is dismembered. Themes of decay and corruption run through the world's darker tone. Cooperative online sessions are available, with voice communication handled via Discord alongside a native text channel; oversight is minimal, and some participants mention encountering toxic behavior now and then. Spending real money is optional and covers cosmetic items, premium currency, and DLC, and certain randomized reward mechanics have been likened to gambling. 4Players Entertainment created the title.
How it's framed
Within a world painted as relentlessly bleak and grim, the narrative casts the player as a champion battling to rescue humankind from a demonic assault. Combat targets monsters instead of people, and the grim subject matter is delivered plainly, with cruelty neither celebrated nor dwelt upon.
Details
- Developer
- Eleventh Hour Games
- Publisher
- Eleventh Hour Games
- Released
- Feb 21, 2024
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