The Last Plague: Blight is a medieval survival game where players face a deadly plague known as the blight. The game utilizes a top-down perspective, which is unique as most survival games are first-person. The game focuses on realism, with slow but meaningful progression. Players start with nothing and must gather resources and craft tools to survive.
Gameplay:
Even simple tasks require time and effort, emphasizing the challenging nature of survival. For example: Took a long time to collect sticks to make my house
The game does not allow for building massive structures quickly, forcing players to prioritize basic needs.
The procedurally generated world requires players to find a suitable location with access to resources like water, wood, and roads.
Food is often contaminated with the blight, requiring players to cook it before consumption.
The need to manage hunger, thirst, and sleep is present, but these needs are not overly demanding, contributing to the realistic feel.
Hunting is facilitated by various traps and a helpful feature that highlights interactive items in the world.
The crafting system is intricate and involves multiple steps for even simple items, requiring time and dedication.
Building is free-form with no grid system, allowing for creative and authentic base designs.
Weather affects items, with rain damaging unprotected belongings and dissolving salt.
I played the co-op mode with a community member, but we both had to perform the tutorial tasks as they were not combined.
Content and Development:
The game is still in Early Access, with the main storyline and several features yet to be implemented.
Trading with NPCs, character customization, official controller support, animal taming, and fishing are planned for future updates.
Combat exists but is underdeveloped, particularly the animations.
Animal spawns can be inconsistent, with animals appearing in fenced areas.
Currently, the game offers approximately 7 hours of unique content, with the developer aiming for at least 50 hours in the final release.
Overall:
The Last Plague: Blight is a promising Early Access title for players seeking a realistic and challenging survival experience. Its unique features, like the top-down perspective and intricate crafting system, set it apart from other survival games. However, players should be aware that the game is still in development and many features are not yet implemented. Buying the game now is more about supporting the developer and providing feedback to shape the game's future than experiencing a complete product.
YouTube Game Play:
You can watch the game play here