The Last Campfire Review

Posted: 15 months ago, last updated 3 weeks ago.

Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.

Overview

The Last Campfire, from the same developer as No Man's Sky, is an adventure about Ember who is trapped a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. As you travel you take a flame with you to the world, lighting torches, bringing life to creatures exploring and solving environmental puzzles to progress.

The world is beautiful in its cartoon depiction and full of wilderness, lost folk, strange creatures and mysterious ruins. You are invited to bring hope back to the land with your journey to light The Last Campfire.

Game Details

Content Rating: PEGI 7+

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Release Date: 27/08/2020

Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and iPhone, iPad

Genres: Adventure, Narrative, Platform and Puzzle

Developer: @HelloGames

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Commitment

Players: This is a single player game.

Costs

The Last Campfire usually costs £11.99 to £13.49.

The Last Campfire

Xbox One	£11.99	–	–
PS4	£11.99	–	–
Switch	£13.49	–	–
iPhone, iPad	–	–	Free Apple Arcade

Age Ratings

This game has been rated PEGI 7+.

This game has been rated ESRB EVERYONE 10+.

Skill Rating: This game is enjoyed by 8+ year-olds as it's a good match for their ability and maturity. Being able to progress at their own pace, while also finding satisfying puzzles is a good fit for young children. Provided children enjoy a bit of tension and excitement this is a beautiful game to share with them, even from a young age.

Accessibility

We haven't recorded accessibility settings for this game yet. Our The Last Campfire Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@HelloGames) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.

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