The Last Story

About

The Last Story is a role-playing game with tactical combat set on a fortress island where a dying world’s last hope hinges on a mercenary’s rise. You play Zael, a young warrior scraping by with his crew on Lazulis, a stronghold powered by strange magic that traps creatures in one area. As Zael takes on contracts for the island’s ruling count, he can command his squad in missions blending action combat, stealth, and grid-based strategy. Each battle shifts between real-time movement and timed attacks, with Zael’s unique ability to draw enemies together adding a layer of tactical flexibility. The game stands out for its hybrid combat system and branching story paths that respond to your choices. With co-op and split-screen modes for up to four players, it offers shared challenges in a world where political tension and personal ambition collide. Though its 2011 release on Wii didn’t match its ambitions commercially, fans praise its layered narrative and the freedom to approach conflicts through brute force or cunning. The mix of character growth and strategic depth makes it a standout entry in the tactical RPG space.

Storyline

Embroiled in seemingly endless conflict, the Empire has been slowly weakened by the relentless onslaught of enemy forces. Despite the debilitated state of the mainland, however, a virtually impenetrable last line of defense stands proud and keeps hope alive for all the land. That beacon of hope is Lazulis Island, ruled by the renowned Count Arganan. With the employment of an army of weapons that magically –and mysteriously-- concentrates beasts into a single region, his island has become a small wonder for its powers. Among those coming to the island to seek their fortune is Zael, a young man who at an early age was orphaned when his homeland became one of the many victims of battle. Though he and his band of fellow mercenaries often face disdain and fear as they are perceived to be of a lower class, they manage to catch the eye of none other than Count Arganan himself. If they can successfully complete the tasks put before them by the Count, they may have a rare chance to gain the most honorable status that they have only dreamed of - knighthood. It is during one of these missions bestowed upon them that Zael discovers a hidden site, one which grants him a wondrous and yet familiar power to gather his enemies in one place…