Last Train Home is a real-time strategy video game developed by Ashborne Games.[2][3] It was released on November 28, 2023.[4][1]
Story
The story follows a group of Czechoslovak Legion soldiers during the Russian Civil War and roughly aligns with the Revolt of the Czechoslovak Legion. Following World War I, Czechoslovak soldiers are trapped in Russia and have to set on a journey through Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway to get Home.
Gameplay
Last Train Home is described as survival real-time strategy video game. Players control a train on Trans-Siberian Railway and a group of Czechoslovak soldiers with the task to get home. Players have to manage the train and its crew. There are various obstacles on the way during which the players control soldiers during combat operations. Players must fight against enemies that outnumber their units which forces them to use various tactics such as stealth and explosives to even the odds.[5]
Development
Last Train Home was in development since 2020.[4] It was announced on 11 June 2023 during PC Gaming Show 2023.[6] The game includes live-action actors such as Karel Dobrý as Captain Langer (loosely inspired by František Langer).[1][7] It draws inspiration from the video games Original War and Commandos.[8]
On 9 October 2023 Ashborne Games released a demo version while announcing that the game would be released on 28 November 2023.[9][10] The demo version was part of Steam Next Fest, during which it became the 12th most played demo.[11]
Reception
Last Train Home received "Generally Favorable Reviews" from critics on Metacritic receiving 83% from 14 reviews.[12] The game also received 92% recommendation on review aggregator OpenCritic.[13] The game was review bombed by Russian and Chinese nationals for perceived historical inaccuracy and for depicting the Bolsheviks as evil.[14]
After its release, the game ranked among the ten best-selling games worldwide on Steam, and in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the game was on the first place.[15]
References
- ^ a b c Burian, Michal. "Last Train Home s českým dabingem přinese strastiplný návrat československých legionářů". INDIAN (in Czech). Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Franzese, Tomas (11 June 2023). "Last Train Home turns World War 1 history into a strategy game". Digital Trends. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Brown, Andy (11 June 2023). "'Last Train Home' trailer reveals a gritty strategy set in the aftermath of WW1". NME. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b Bigas, Jiří. "Nová hra z Brna vypráví příběh československých legií v Rusku". Vortex. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Hon, Jason (11 June 2023). "Last Train Home Preview: Real-Time Strategy Based On Real WW1 Events". ScreenRant. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Wutz, Marco (11 June 2023). "Last Train Home is an intriguing survival RTS launching in 2023". Video Games.si. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Srp, Honza (12 June 2023). "Chystaná hra o československých legiích chce naučit svět naši historii". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Koch, Ondřej. "Last Train Home dorazí v listopadu. Přinášíme první dojmy z hraní". czc.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Last Train Home Gets New Demo Before November 28 Launch on PC". Tech Power Up. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Zach, Ondřej (9 October 2023). "Vyzkoušejte demo české hry o legionářích Last Train Home". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Srp, Honza (18 October 2023). "Steam ukázal nejhranější hry skončeného festivalu demoverzí. Zaujali i Češi". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Last Train Home". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Last Train Home Reviews". OpenCritic. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Malchárek, Jakub. "Rusové vyčítají Last Train Home historické nepřesnosti | GAMES.CZ". games.tiscali.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Burian, Michal. "Česká novinka Last Train Home nejprodávanější hrou Steamu v rámci našeho území - INDIAN". indian-tv.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 3 December 2023.
