The Last Faith

About The Last Faith

The Last Faith is a side-scrolling Metroidvania action RPG with heavy platforming and hack-and-slash combat. Developed by Kumi Souls Games and published by Playstack, it dropped on November 15, 2023, across PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch, and Mac. Set in a decaying, gothic city ruled by a corrupt ancient religion, you play as Eric, figuring out a prophecy to save a plague-ridden world. The game leans into dark visuals, punishing platforming, and combo-driven melee combat. It’s a tough, atmospheric experience for fans of soulslike challenges and nonlinear exploration, though its 96th spot on Twitch suggests niche appeal.

Gameplay

The Last Faith forces you to master tight platforming, precise jumps, and mid-air dashes to navigate vertical levels. Combat blends real-time melee with a stamina-based parry system, requiring patience against tough enemies and bosses. Each area locks behind skill upgrades, like double jumps or fireball projectiles, encouraging backtracking. Sessions often involve grinding weak enemies for slow stat gains, tackling boss rooms that demand pattern memorization, and experimenting with weapon combos. The camera occasionally stutters during fights, and the lack of a map marker can frustrate. Progression feels earned but grinds to a halt between major upgrades.

What Players Think

The game holds a 4.3/5 rating on PlayPile, with 67% of players completing it. Average playtime is 12.5 hours, but 22% of reviews mention “frustrating difficulty spikes.” Community moods are split: 45% “determined,” 30% “impressed,” 20% “frustrated.” Critics praise the eerie art style and “rich combat customization” but call the pacing uneven. One player wrote, “Bosses feel fair once you learn their tells, but the lack of save points during platforming is soul-crushing.” There are 100 achievements, including 30 for hidden collectibles, and the base price is $29.99.

PlayPile's Take

The Last Faith rewards persistence with rewarding boss fights and a cohesive world design, but its difficulty and slow pacing may turn off casual players. At $30, it’s a mid-tier pick for Metroidvania enthusiasts who don’t mind repeated deaths. The 67% completion rate suggests most finish it, but 12.5 hours of playtime is on the low side for the price. Skip if you dislike soulslike penalties or linear progression. It’s a solid, if uneven, entry in the genre with enough depth to justify its cost for dedicated action fans.

Storyline

An ancient religion is ruling for centuries the world left to its fate. The once majestic capital and full of a glorious past, is now decadent and haunted by a fatal disease. Eric will have to subvert the words of the hidden prophecy and discover the truth behind the now corrupted and ravaged world.