The Last Oath – a Short, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator Experience!

A brief video version of this review can be found here.

While retro gameplay-focused titles are what I am most interested in, I also want to explore other genres that are more concerned about the emotional impact for players. Some of these include visual novels and walking simulators. Today, I’m glad to share my first experience with the latter. That being, The Last Oath.

In it, you are a knight that has recently perished for his king. You now have one final oath to fulfill before your soul can rest. All you do is walk around and press a button to look at certain things that are in the environment, such as a flower or building.

You don’t even jump, go upstairs, or swing your sword. Where the game shines is in its atmospheric audio-visual presentation. As you go along the path, you drag your sword on the ground and hear it scraping. It is raining outside, banners are blowing in the wind, and some birds are chirping nearby.

It all comes together in an experience that is greater than the sum of its parts. The artistic design and music composition are appropriate for the tone of the game. Then, when you finish your short journey and see the last oath be fulfilled, it may not be the most amazing thing ever, but it’s something that you may be glad to have done.

I enjoyed this experience, and went through it again immediately after completing it the first time. It only takes 5 minutes to finish the game. I was soul 902 that fulfilled the last oath. I hope that the developer continues to release more titles in the future.

Title: The Last Oath
Genre: Walking Simulator
Year Released: 2025
Developers: Final Offer and Spocx
Played On: Steam
Price Paid: Free

Remember, we can have different opinions about the games we play. If you like something more (or less) than I do, both of our perspectives are valid.