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{{Nihongo|'''''The Last Story'''''|ラストストーリー|Rasuto Sutōrī}} is an [[action role-playing game]] developed by [[Mistwalker]] and [[AQ Interactive]], and published by [[Xseed Games]] in North America and [[Nintendo]] in Europe for the [[Wii]]. The game's name and logo have been noted to be very similar to the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamingunion.net/news/the-last-story-yet-another-final-fantasy--957.html |title=The Last Story, Yet Another Final Fantasy? – Feature |publisher=GamingUnion.net |date=2010-01-31 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> which was created by [[Mistwalker]]'s head, [[Hironobu Sakaguchi]], who previously held the post of executive producer for the Final Fantasy series. <ref>{{cite web|last=Gantayat|first=Anoop|title=All About The Last Story's Battle System|url=http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/112/1129624p1.html?_cmpid=ign1161|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2011-02-04|date=October 21, 2010}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|'''''The Last Story'''''|ラストストーリー|Rasuto Sutōrī}} is a [[third-person shooter|third-person]] [[action role-playing game]] with [[stealth game|stealth]] and [[real-time strategy]] elements,<ref name="ign_last"/> developed by [[Mistwalker]] and [[AQ Interactive]], and published by [[Xseed Games]] in North America and [[Nintendo]] in Europe for the [[Wii]]. The game's name and logo have been noted to be very similar to the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamingunion.net/news/the-last-story-yet-another-final-fantasy--957.html |title=The Last Story, Yet Another Final Fantasy? – Feature |publisher=GamingUnion.net |date=2010-01-31 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> which was created by [[Mistwalker]]'s head, [[Hironobu Sakaguchi]], who previously held the post of executive producer for the Final Fantasy series. <ref>{{cite web|last=Gantayat|first=Anoop|title=All About The Last Story's Battle System|url=http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/112/1129624p1.html?_cmpid=ign1161|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2011-02-04|date=October 21, 2010}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{rewrite section|date=November 2011}}
{{rewrite section|date=November 2011}}
The game includes abilities such as "Gathering", which allows Zael to draw the attention of enemies to buy time for his allies to cast spells. Another ability called "Focus" which allows you to make long range attacks and see the weaknesses of enemies. A sequence in the first trailer for the game shows an example of the focus ability being used to cast fire magic to destroy a bridge with enemies on it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/08/04/last_story_focus_system/ |title=The Last Story's Focus System Detailed (andriasang.com, 08.04.2010) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2010-08-04 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> Pointers show which allies are being targeted at any given time.<ref name="andriasang1">{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/08/05/last_story_update/ |title=The Last Story Official Site: Now With Content (andriasang.com, 08.05.2010) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2010-08-05 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref>
The game includes abilities such as "Gathering", which allows Zael to draw the attention of enemies to buy time for his allies to cast spells. Another ability called "Focus" which allows you to make long range attacks and see the weaknesses of enemies. A sequence in the first trailer for the game shows an example of the focus ability being used to cast fire magic to destroy a bridge with enemies on it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/08/04/last_story_focus_system/ |title=The Last Story's Focus System Detailed (andriasang.com, 08.04.2010) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2010-08-04 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> Pointers show which allies are being targeted at any given time.<ref name="andriasang1">{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/08/05/last_story_update/ |title=The Last Story Official Site: Now With Content (andriasang.com, 08.05.2010) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2010-08-05 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref>


The game also contains 6-player cooperative and competitive online modes, where users either team up to face monsters or battle each other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/11/10/last_story_online/ |title=The Last Story Has Online Play (andriasang.com, 11.10.2010) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2010-11-10 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> The game also features the use of rapid fire [[crossbow]]s in a manner similar to [[third-person shooter]]s, including a [[cover system]] and over the shoulder view.<ref>Tom Goldman, [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101990-Trailer-Sakaguchis-Last-Story-a-Wii-RPG-To-Anticipate Sakaguchi's ''Last Story'' a Wii RPG To Anticipate], ''[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]''</ref>
The game also features a [[cover system]] and over the shoulder viewpoint, while making use of rapid fire [[crossbow]]s in a manner similar to [[third-person shooter]]s.<ref>Tom Goldman, [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101990-Trailer-Sakaguchis-Last-Story-a-Wii-RPG-To-Anticipate Sakaguchi's ''Last Story'' a Wii RPG To Anticipate], ''[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]''</ref> In addition, the game also features real-time strategy elements, allowing the player to issue commands to other characters in real-time.<ref name="ign_last"/><ref name="metro_last"/> This includes directing allies, telling magic users to destroy bridges, or archers to attack specific enemies, for example.<ref name="metro_last"/> The game also features stealth elements, such as the abilities to "hide behind cover and pepper unsuspecting guards with arrows, luring them out on their own for a stealth attack, or pick off dangerous mages and healers from a distance"<ref name="ign_last"/>


The game also features online multiplayer modes, including: ''Suppression'', where players team up to take on a boss for special rewards, and ''Fray'', a player-versus-player battle royale mode which allows multiple players to fight each other using the character of their choice and even enemy monsters.
The game also contains 6-player cooperative and competitive online modes, where users either team up to face monsters or battle each other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/11/10/last_story_online/ |title=The Last Story Has Online Play (andriasang.com, 11.10.2010) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2010-11-10 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> The game also features online multiplayer modes such as ''Suppression'', where players team up to take on a boss for special rewards, and ''Fray'', a player-versus-player battle royale [[deathmatch]] or [[team deathmatch]] mode which allows up to six players to fight each other using the character of their choice and even enemy monsters.<ref name="ign_last"/>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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==Reception==
==Reception==
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| Fam = 38 of 40<ref name=Famitsu/>
| Fam = 38 of 40<ref name=Famitsu/>
| IGN = 8.5 of 10<ref name="ign_last">{{cite web|last=MacDonald|first=Keza|title=The Last Story Review: Mistwalker's latest is a gift to the Wii|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/121/1219299p1.html|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=28 February 2012|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref>
| Edge = 8 of 10<ref name=GameRankings>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/988055-the-last-story/articles.html|title=The Last Story Reviews and Articles for Wii – GameRankings|publisher=[[Game Rankings]]|accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>
| Edge = 8 of 10<ref name=GameRankings>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/988055-the-last-story/articles.html|title=The Last Story Reviews and Articles for Wii – GameRankings|publisher=[[Game Rankings]]|accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>
| EuroG = {{nowrap|9 of 10 (Germany)}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Nickel|first=Thomas|title=The Last Story - Test|url=http://www.eurogamer.de/articles/2012-02-23-the-last-story-test|publisher=[[Eurogamer]] (Germany)|accessdate=28 February 2012|date=23 February 2012}}</ref> <br> 9 of 10 (Italy)<ref>{{cite web|last=Persiani|first=Davide|title=The Last Story - Review|url=http://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2012-02-23-videogiochi-the-last-story-review-recensione-wii|publisher=[[Eurogamer]] (Italy)|accessdate=28 February 2012|date=23 February 2012}}</ref> <br> 7 of 10 (UK)<ref name=Eurogamer>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-23-the-last-story-review|title=The Last Story Review|publisher=[[Eurogamer]] (UK)|accessdate=2012-2-23}}</ref>
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| ONM = 86%<ref name="mc_story"/>
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| rev2Score = 9 of 10<ref>{{cite web|last=Riley|first=Adam|title=The Last Story|url=http://www.cubed3.com/review/1088|publisher=Cubed3|accessdate=28 February 2012|month=February|year=2012}}</ref>
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| rev3Score = 85%<ref>{{cite web|title=Here’s The Nintendo Gamer Magazine Review Scores For Metal Gear Solid 3D, The Last Story And Tekken 3D|url=http://mynintendonews.com/2012/01/28/heres-the-nintendo-gamer-magazine-review-scores-for-metal-gear-solid-3d-the-last-story-and-tekken-3d/|work=My Nintendo News|accessdate=30 January 2012|date=January 28, 2012}}</ref>
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| rev4Score = 8.5 of 10<ref> name=IGN />{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/121/1219299p1.html|title=The Last Story Review – IGN|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2012-2-23}}</ref>
| rev4Score = 8 of 10<ref name="metro_last">{{cite web|last=Hargreaves|first=Roger|title=The Last Story Review - New Legend|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/891131-the-last-story-review-new-legend|work=[[GameCentral]]|publisher=''[[Metro (British newspaper){{!}}Metro]]''|accessdate=28 February 2012|date=23 February 2012}}</ref>
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| rev5Score = 85%<ref>{{cite web|title=Here’s The Nintendo Gamer Magazine Review Scores For Metal Gear Solid 3D, The Last Story And Tekken 3D|url=http://mynintendonews.com/2012/01/28/heres-the-nintendo-gamer-magazine-review-scores-for-metal-gear-solid-3d-the-last-story-and-tekken-3d/|work=My Nintendo News|accessdate=30 January 2012|date=January 28, 2012}}</ref>
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| rev5Score = 7 of 10<ref> name=Eurogamer />{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-23-the-last-story-review|title=The Last Story Review – Eurogamer|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=2012-2-23}}</ref>
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| rev6Score = 9 of 10<ref> name=XGN />{{cite web|url=http://www.xgn.nl/wii/review/33733/the-last-story/|title=The Last Story Reviews and Articles for Wii - XGN|publisher=[[XGN]]|accessdate=2011-10-12}}</ref>
| rev6Score = 9.2 of 10<ref>{{cite web|last=Cano|first=Jorge|title=The Last Story|url=http://www.vandal.net/analisis/wii/the-last-story/11961|publisher=Vandal Online|accessdate=28 February 2012|date=19/2/2012}}</ref>
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| rev7Score = 9 of 10<ref> name=XGN />{{cite web|url=http://www.xgn.nl/wii/review/33733/the-last-story/|title=The Last Story Reviews and Articles for Wii - XGN|publisher=[[XGN]]|accessdate=2011-10-12}}</ref>
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The Last Story, thus far has received positive reviews and praise. The game received a score of 38/40 in [[Famitsu]] magazine, with two critics giving the game 10/10 and two giving the game 9/10.<ref name=Famitsu>{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/19/flying_get/ |title=This Week's Flying Get (andriasang.com, 01.19.2011) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2011-01-19 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> ''The Last Story'' topped the Japanese charts, with 114,722 units in its first week – which also includes sales of a version that comes bundled with a Wii system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/114/1147385p1.html|title=The Last Story Tops The Charts in Japan|publisher=IGN|date=February 2, 2011|first=Anoop|last=Gantayat|accessdate=2011-07-28}}</ref>
''The Last Story'' has received positive reviews and praise. The game received a score of 38/40 in [[Famitsu]] magazine, with two critics giving the game 10/10 and two giving the game 9/10.<ref name=Famitsu>{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/19/flying_get/ |title=This Week's Flying Get (andriasang.com, 01.19.2011) |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2011-01-19 |accessdate=2011-03-14}}</ref> ''The Last Story'' topped the Japanese charts, with 114,722 units in its first week – which also includes sales of a version that comes bundled with a Wii system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/114/1147385p1.html|title=The Last Story Tops The Charts in Japan|publisher=IGN|date=February 2, 2011|first=Anoop|last=Gantayat|accessdate=2011-07-28}}</ref>


The UK's [[Edge Magazine]] gave the game a score of 8/10 in their April 2011 issue (#E226).<ref name=GameRankings/> [[Bordersdown]] gave it a score of 8/10, praising the story, system and voice acting, while noting its simplicity.<ref name=Bordersdown>{{cite web|title=The Last Story Review at Bordersdown|url=http://www.bordersdown.net/content.php?267-The-Last-Story-Review-Nintendo-Wii|publisher=Bordersdown}}</ref> [[XGN]] gave the game a score of 9 out of 10, highly praising the game stating, "Mistwalker once again delivers an interesting and deep role-playing game that also manages to innovate the RPG-genre in some aspects. A convincing story, combined with a unique combat system and a great audiovisual presentation, makes ''The Last Story'' a must-have game for anyone who has a special place in their heart for special RPG's." <ref name=XGN>{{cite web|title=The Last Story Review at XGN|url=http://www.xgn.nl/wii/review/33733/the-last-story/|publisher=XGN}}</ref> ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' gave the game an 86% score, describing it as a "brash, engaging tale of swords, sorcery and every sort of hair dye." MeriStation gave the game a score of 9 out of 10, stating that "Sakaguchi knows how to make great JRPGs. ''The Last Story'' is a memorable and magical work. The combat system is brilliant, it's fun, and Nobuo Uematsu's music helps you to remember the great games of the genre."<ref name="mc_story">{{cite web|title=The Last Story|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/the-last-story|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref>
The UK's ''[[Edge Magazine]]'' gave the game a score of 8 out of 10 in their April 2011 issue (#E226).<ref name=GameRankings/> [[Bordersdown]] gave it a score of 8/10, praising the story, system and voice acting, while noting its simplicity.<ref name=Bordersdown>{{cite web|title=The Last Story Review at Bordersdown|url=http://www.bordersdown.net/content.php?267-The-Last-Story-Review-Nintendo-Wii|publisher=Bordersdown}}</ref> [[XGN]] gave the game a score of 9 out of 10, highly praising the game stating, "Mistwalker once again delivers an interesting and deep role-playing game that also manages to innovate the RPG-genre in some aspects. A convincing story, combined with a unique combat system and a great audiovisual presentation, makes ''The Last Story'' a must-have game for anyone who has a special place in their heart for special RPG's." <ref name=XGN>{{cite web|title=The Last Story Review at XGN|url=http://www.xgn.nl/wii/review/33733/the-last-story/|publisher=XGN}}</ref> ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' gave the game an 86% score, describing it as a "brash, engaging tale of swords, sorcery and every sort of hair dye." MeriStation gave the game a score of 9 out of 10, stating that "Sakaguchi knows how to make great JRPGs. ''The Last Story'' is a memorable and magical work. The combat system is brilliant, it's fun, and Nobuo Uematsu's music helps you to remember the great games of the genre."<ref name="mc_story">{{cite web|title=The Last Story|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/the-last-story|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref>

According to ''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]'' [[GameCentral]], which gave it an 8 out of 10, the "creator of ''Final Fantasy'' reinvents the Japanese role-player, with a game that mixes innovative action with likeable characters and even online co-op." The reviewer Roger Hargreaves praised the cover system, describing it as one "that even many Western shooters would struggle to match," while also praising the ability to "issue commands almost like a real-time strategy" and the "highly varied set pieces."<ref name="metro_last"/> [[IGN]] gave it an overall score of 8.5 out of 10, including a 9 out of 10 for gameplay. The reviewer Keza MacDonald described it as "a gift to the Wii," stating that it "swirls the best of JRPG characterisation, presentation, customisation and storytelling together with third-person action combat and elements of stealth and real-time strategy." She notes that the "greatest strength is its characters," praising the "superb" British localisation, and that it has "one of the best combat systems I've played with in any RPG, Japanese or otherwise," with the online deathmatch showing "just how strong the combat mechanics are" as there "aren't many RPGs whose battle system would be enough on its own to support a feature like this."<ref name="ign_last"/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:45, 28 February 2012

The Last Story
European cover art
Developer(s)Mistwalker
AQ Interactive[2]
Publisher(s)Nintendo
Director(s)Hironobu Sakaguchi
Producer(s)Yutaka Takehisa
Designer(s)Hironobu Sakaguchi[2]
Takuya Matsumoto[2]
Artist(s)Kimihiko Fujisaka
Writer(s)Masaru Hatano
Takatoshi Aoki
Hironobu Sakaguchi[2]
Composer(s)Nobuo Uematsu
Platform(s)Wii
Genre(s)Third-person action RPG,
Real-time strategy RPG,
Stealth
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

The Last Story (ラストストーリー, Rasuto Sutōrī) is a third-person action role-playing game with stealth and real-time strategy elements,[3] developed by Mistwalker and AQ Interactive, and published by Xseed Games in North America and Nintendo in Europe for the Wii. The game's name and logo have been noted to be very similar to the Final Fantasy series,[4] which was created by Mistwalker's head, Hironobu Sakaguchi, who previously held the post of executive producer for the Final Fantasy series. [5]

Gameplay

The game includes abilities such as "Gathering", which allows Zael to draw the attention of enemies to buy time for his allies to cast spells. Another ability called "Focus" which allows you to make long range attacks and see the weaknesses of enemies. A sequence in the first trailer for the game shows an example of the focus ability being used to cast fire magic to destroy a bridge with enemies on it.[6] Pointers show which allies are being targeted at any given time.[7]

The game also features a cover system and over the shoulder viewpoint, while making use of rapid fire crossbows in a manner similar to third-person shooters.[8] In addition, the game also features real-time strategy elements, allowing the player to issue commands to other characters in real-time.[3][9] This includes directing allies, telling magic users to destroy bridges, or archers to attack specific enemies, for example.[9] The game also features stealth elements, such as the abilities to "hide behind cover and pepper unsuspecting guards with arrows, luring them out on their own for a stealth attack, or pick off dangerous mages and healers from a distance"[3]

The game also contains 6-player cooperative and competitive online modes, where users either team up to face monsters or battle each other.[10] The game also features online multiplayer modes such as Suppression, where players team up to take on a boss for special rewards, and Fray, a player-versus-player battle royale deathmatch or team deathmatch mode which allows up to six players to fight each other using the character of their choice and even enemy monsters.[3]

Synopsis

Setting

The game takes place on Ruli Island (Lazulis Island in the English translation), governed by Count Arganan and located at the entrance of a harbor which serves as the only entrance to a mountainous continent.[11] The player controls a group of mercenaries that have come from the desolate continent to the island seeking work.[7] The production staff is trying to limit science fiction elements in the game.[12]

Characters

  • Zael (エルザ, Eruza, Elza) – The main hero of The Last Story, Zael is a strong and agile swordsman who can unleash powerful Winds from his blade that can combine with his allies' magic spells to spread the magic over the battlefield and even generate Special attributes. He lost his family as a child and works as a mercenary to survive. He dreams of becoming a knight. Voiced by Mamoru Miyano in Japan.
  • Calista (カナン, Kanan, Kanan) – The main heroine of the game, skilled in the use of Holy magic for both healing and offensive purposes. A mysterious girl who is of noble birth and the niece of Count Arganan. She dreams of leaving the castle and exploring the world, but it is impossible due to her close supervision there. Voiced by Fumiko Orikasa in Japan.
  • Dagran (クォーク, Kwōku, Quark) – The leader of Zael's mercenary group who also negotiates their jobs. Skilled warrior specializing in defense . He is like an older brother to Zael as they have traveled together since their youth. Voiced by Unshō Ishizuka.
  • Syrenne (セイレン, Seiren, Seiren) – The mood-maker of the group who fights with twin blades. Drinks a lot and has a foul mouth, but is very considerate of her allies. A squad leader who enjoys fighting on the front lines. Voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi.
  • Yurick (ユーリス, Yūrisu, Yuris) – The youngest member of the group, but most skilled. A magician who uses Fire magic in combat. Treats mercenary work as a means of survival and doesn't talk much. He is afraid of ghosts. Voiced by Hiro Shimono.
  • Lowell (ジャッカル, Jakkaru, Jackal) – A mage who can use both Ice magic and swords. He behaves in a flirtatious and easygoing manner but is actually a thinker who cares about his allies. Voiced by Keiji Fujiwara.
  • Mirania (マナミア, Manamia, Manamia) – A healer who loves the forest and draws her powers from nature. She is also gluttonous. There appears to be a secret regarding her birth. Voiced by Mamiko Noto.
  • General Asthar (トリスタ将軍, Torisuta-shogun, General Trista) – The former highest ranking officer in the Imperial Army. Voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki.
  • Therius (タシャ, Tasha, Tasha) – Skilled knight and pupil of General Ashtar. Does not think fondly of mercenaries such as Zael. Voiced by Hiroki Takahashi.
  • Count Arganan (アルガナン伯爵, Aruganan-hakushaku, Count Arganan) – The current head of the Arganan family which rules over Lazulis Island. He's the most powerful person on the island and is both resourceful and ambitious. He gives employment to Zael and his mercenary crew. Voiced by Kōji Ishii.
  • Zangurak (ザングルグ, Zangurugu, Zangurg) – King of the Gurak race who are enemies of mankind. United the Guraks for the first time with his power and charisma. Voiced by Jōji Nakata.

Plot

Development

Hironobu Sakaguchi, head of Mistwalker, had been working on a new game which he revealed in June 2009.[13] He initially wanted to reveal the game by the end of 2009 but delayed the announcement to 2010 for unknown reasons.[14] Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said that Nintendo's collaboration with Mistwalker is seeking "a new form of RPG by choosing the universal theme of human emotion".[15] There was some confusion on the Mistwalker official blog that Sakaguchi may retire after this game.[16] However, this was a translation error as Sakaguchi meant he was working on it as though he was working on his last game.[17]

The Last Story was developed by Sakaguchi's company Mistwalker, with the system and programming headed by Takuya Matsumoto from AQ Interactive.[2][18] Sakaguchi conceived the story and collaborated with Matsumoto on the game concept.[2][19][20]

Localization

Main article: Operation Rainfall

Despite rumors of a Nintendo UK rep discussing a European localization,[21] the game was noticeably absent at E3 2011.[22] It was confirmed on June 26, 2011 by the product manager of the French branch of Nintendo, Ludovic Amouroux, that the game is indeed being localized for the European market for a release in 2012.[23] The game will also be released in Australia.[1] In North America, the fan-based localization movement, Operation Rainfall, has been encouraging Nintendo of America to localize the game, along with Wii titles Xenoblade Chronicles and Pandora's Tower.[24] In July 2011, Nintendo of America issued a trademark for The Last Story title.[25] During the Nintendo Direct broadcast on February 22nd, it was announced that the game will be released in North America in 2012. However, it will not be published by Nintendo. Instead, the game will be released by XSEED Games.[26]

Audio

The music was composed and produced by Nobuo Uematsu. A 3-disc soundtrack was released on February 23, 2011 on Uematsu's Dog Ear Records label.[27] A promotional soundtrack titled "The Last Story Premium Soundtrack" was released with certain offers of the game in Japan.

On December 27, 2010, The Last Story was demonstrated for the first time at a Nintendo event.[28][29] During the event, the theme song of the game titled "Toberu Mono" was also revealed; "Toberu Mono" is composed by Nobuo Uematsu and is performed by Kanon.[30]

Reception

The Last Story has received positive reviews and praise. The game received a score of 38/40 in Famitsu magazine, with two critics giving the game 10/10 and two giving the game 9/10.[32] The Last Story topped the Japanese charts, with 114,722 units in its first week – which also includes sales of a version that comes bundled with a Wii system.[43]

The UK's Edge Magazine gave the game a score of 8 out of 10 in their April 2011 issue (#E226).[33] Bordersdown gave it a score of 8/10, praising the story, system and voice acting, while noting its simplicity.[38] XGN gave the game a score of 9 out of 10, highly praising the game stating, "Mistwalker once again delivers an interesting and deep role-playing game that also manages to innovate the RPG-genre in some aspects. A convincing story, combined with a unique combat system and a great audiovisual presentation, makes The Last Story a must-have game for anyone who has a special place in their heart for special RPG's." [44] Official Nintendo Magazine gave the game an 86% score, describing it as a "brash, engaging tale of swords, sorcery and every sort of hair dye." MeriStation gave the game a score of 9 out of 10, stating that "Sakaguchi knows how to make great JRPGs. The Last Story is a memorable and magical work. The combat system is brilliant, it's fun, and Nobuo Uematsu's music helps you to remember the great games of the genre."[37]

According to Metro GameCentral, which gave it an 8 out of 10, the "creator of Final Fantasy reinvents the Japanese role-player, with a game that mixes innovative action with likeable characters and even online co-op." The reviewer Roger Hargreaves praised the cover system, describing it as one "that even many Western shooters would struggle to match," while also praising the ability to "issue commands almost like a real-time strategy" and the "highly varied set pieces."[9] IGN gave it an overall score of 8.5 out of 10, including a 9 out of 10 for gameplay. The reviewer Keza MacDonald described it as "a gift to the Wii," stating that it "swirls the best of JRPG characterisation, presentation, customisation and storytelling together with third-person action combat and elements of stealth and real-time strategy." She notes that the "greatest strength is its characters," praising the "superb" British localisation, and that it has "one of the best combat systems I've played with in any RPG, Japanese or otherwise," with the online deathmatch showing "just how strong the combat mechanics are" as there "aren't many RPGs whose battle system would be enough on its own to support a feature like this."[3]

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