The Last Stand 2

The zombie apocalypse is a favorite theme in the gaming industry. Developers create various scenarios in which you must survive hoards of mindless zombies and grueling conditions. The Last Stand 2 is a shooter that places you in an apocalyptic world where you must kill zombies to survive.

You are a survivor of an apocalypse and you must kill zombies that damage your makeshift barricade. The story is limited, but it's enough to give you some context. You must shoot zombies during the night and repair any damage to your barricade during the day. You can also search for weapons and gather survivors to aid you in defending the encampment.

The game offers a limited arsenal of handguns, shotguns, SMGs and sniper rifles. You can select the main gun and a backup only during the day. While shooting zombies, you can switch between guns by pressing the Space button. The controls are a combination of mouse and keyboard buttons. You can move to get better accuracy with the weapon you are wielding.

The Last Stand 2 is divided into two parts. The first part enables you to shoot zombies and in the second one, you must manage time resources. You barricade must always be repaired in order to survive the next wave. Different guns provide different firepower, and you must search for them whenever you can. Zombies sometimes bring guns with them and you can quickly get a new piece of hardware. Survivors are essential for your overall progress. If you have other humans around you, the barricades require less time to get fixed and there is another gun shooting at zombies.

The graphics are deceiving, to say the least. When you open the game for the first time, you are greeted by a fascinating imagery. However, the game is designed in 2D, and the character, NPCs and zombies look cartoonish. There is some variety regarding survivors and zombies, but they become repetitive in the late stages of the game.

There are no difficulty settings, but the game progresses as you gain more survivors and weapons. The zombies will charge faster, they are harder to take down and some will even have body armor and riot gear. The weapons at your disposal will keep up with the demand, and the survivors will have better handguns. Nonetheless, the shooting is your job and you have an unlimited number of bullets at your disposal.

In short, The Last Stand 2 is a unique combination that will test your shooting skills. The graphics do not impress, the gameplay is basic, but the overall impression is a positive one. You will be required to divide your resources carefully and shoot as best as you can to complete this game.