Last Vanguard Reviews

Last Vanguard is a masterclass in disciplined design and brutal elegance. This isn’t just another Metroidvania — it’s a tactical gauntlet wrapped in hand-drawn beauty. Every biome is a puzzle box, every boss a test of adaptability. The loadout system isn’t fluff; it’s the core of your survival. With many bosses fight & new weapon types, the game rewards players who think before they strike. The world is grim, the stakes are high, and the satisfaction of mastering its systems is unmatched. If you crave tight mechanics, meaningful progression, and handcrafted challenge, Last Vanguard delivers with surgical precision.

solid if slightly odd platforming, combat mechanics have a limitation that you can only swap gear at specific weapon stations, which means rather than optimizing for the area you are in you tend to stick with a weapon that is an all rounder most of the time then switch if there is a save point right before a boss that is giving you trouble.

Recommend this game for any metroidvania lover. Main difference is this is actually metroid like as its a shooter. Played on challenging difficulty to get all achievements in a single playthrough. It was really challenging in the beginning but with more weapons and upgrades ended well. Story is good eventhough it was in bits and pieces similar to modern games. Combat was fun and exploration was really addictive with unique biomes. Platforming can be a hit or miss with cliche design. But overall a really fun and addictive game. Let me wanting more.