Last Horizon runs without any hiccups on my iPhone 6s. I definitely enjoyed Last Horizon’s deep ambient music that contributes to the wonderful, almost reverent feeling of being lost in the vastness of the universe. Best of all, the galaxies are procedurally generated so each time you play Last Horizon you’ll get to enjoy a different experience. This isn’t saying you’re in for pixelated bitmaps and retro graphics. Quite the contrary, Last Horizon tastefully renders stylized space objects and planets so you can instantly tell your ship apart from other objets, so there’s that. Design, visuals and soundscapeĪs mentioned, Last Horizon is a minimal space survival game. There are plenty of challenges and obstacles to avoid in this game that will keep your gray matter occupied, without even factoring in that your mind is constantly busy making mental notes of nearby planets and fuel and oxygen supplies. Other times, you could end up being sucked into a black hole if you’re not careful enough. Sometimes, you find yourself navigating through a meteor field. For instance, a meteor occasionally shoots across the skies and you better not be in its way. Some planets have one or more moons orbiting them, which you must avoid. Last but not least, if you encounter space-faring human survivors on a planet, collect them to boost your score. The trick is trying not to harvest too much of terraforming resources or the planet will die and you risk incurring the wrath of sentient alien life. It’s all about balancing the need for resources without being too greedy!
As mentioned, terraforming resources are needed to inhabit new worlds and progress to the next chapter. If the vessel is damaged, a planet’s ore is used to repair it. Aside from fuel and oxygen, planets with valuable terraforming resources are indicated with a double triangle symbol. On top of that, you must avoid landing on huge mountain spikes and oceans that will damage your spacecraft. Once you do land (not crash land) on a planet, the fuel and oxygen levels immediately begin to replenish. Though simple, the controls will take some getting used to. Maneuvering against your momentum is a core mechanic of Last Horizon, and then there’s accounting for the physics when landing and compensating for the gravity which pulls your spaceship to a planet. You can reverse controls in settings, if you like, and also mute music or both music and sound effects. For starters, tap anywhere in the lower-right to fire your thrusters.Īnd while floating out there, touch the left/right controls in the other corner to rotate your space vessel, much like in the legendary arcade video game Asteroids. At the bottom-middle is your radar that points in the direction of your inhabitable world. The game sports easily masterable control mechanics. To make the game more interesting and challenging, you must carefully balance and manage your fuel and oxygen levels. Landing on a planet’s surface requires skillful piloting. Once you have harvested enough terraforming resources, you can land on a new, habitable world. The basic premise in Last Horizon is straightforward and challenging: you are a pilot of the last vessel of a fallen civilization who must travel the space and collect various resources. Others only provide oxygen and ore to repair your ship. Some planets hold terraforming resources you need to create a beautiful, harmonious new planet for yourself. Your oxygen and fuel supplies are limited and your goal is a simple one: you must travel the space and seek out new worlds to inhabit. You’re going to encounter a range of varied planets along the way and harvest their resources. In fact, Last Horizon was an instant purchase for me and I never regretted dropping $2.99 on this space survival and exploration title from Pixeljam. Last Horizon puts you in the shoes of a pilot of a lone spacecraft. As an avid stargazer who’s been dreaming about space travel for ages and a sucker for minimalist games, Last Horizon immediately piqued my interest.
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