Last Encounter

Mechanics

The game features a top-down perspective. Over the course of the game, we assume the role of a spaceship pilot who explores the outer rims of space and fights enemies. The players cross paths with cannon fodder enemies (often coming in great numbers, what makes the game similar to bullet hell shooters), and much stronger bosses. Fortunately, the player isn’t helpless – besides the base arsenal that the ship comes equipped with, it is also possible to use all sorts of cannons, which are constructed from the components that can be found on the way. Moreover, in time, players can unlock ship upgrades and completely new crafts that offer greater firepower.

Nonetheless, the player should stay on his toes, because of the inclusion of permadeath. After dying the only thing that can be done is to start over again (taking control of another cloned body of the protagonist), to spice thing up even more, the visited areas are procedurally generated, this means that every new game entails facing new obstacles.

Game mode

Last Encounter can be played either solo or in the company od two friends – up to a maximum of three players – in local co-op mode.

Technical aspects

Although simple, the two-dimensional graphics generated by the designated platforms in Last Encounter is a pleasure for the eyes due to the colorful presentation and a wide variety of visual effects accompanying the encounters. The diversity of environments is also quite enjoyable to look at.