[Rewrite this title] [PS5] The Last Hero: A Journey into the Unknown Review

Wow, okay, where do I start with this game? So, there’s this game, The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown—I mean, just the name is already a mouthful, right? But it’s one of those 2D wave-based action deals set in this magical world where you’ve got evil wizards running amok. Classic stuff. You’re the hero, of course. Because who else would you be? Running around with a sword and shield, trying to stop Wizard Voidgem—this bad guy with an annoyingly cool name—from wreaking havoc. You get through 30-something levels, fighting monsters and bosses.

I remember thinking, “Is it really 2025 or am I stuck in the ’80s with all this pixel nostalgia?” Anyway, you start off moving your little hero around with your thumbstick, jumping with the X button (because obviously), and hacking away at baddies with Square. Pretty standard stuff. Somewhere between rolling and dashing (which is just another word for running fast, I guess?), you’re managing potions with the D-Pad. Potions that you have to buy, mind you. Because saving the world comes with a price tag. Didn’t see that one coming!

Speaking of which, you collect coins from these enemy critters. Spend them wisely, or don’t—it’s your game. You can use the loot to beef up your abilities. There’s this flashy move where meteors drop out of nowhere. Made me wonder if they were following a weather pattern. And if you have leftover health by the end of a stage, they give you more gems. Go figure, right?

Trophies! Everyone loves trophies. It’s kind of expected these days, especially since it’s from Ratalaika Games. Dual versions? Yeah, you get ’em for both PS4 and PS5—like a two-for-one deal. Double Platinums, because who doesn’t love a little extra bling in the gaming trophy case? You’re hunting relics, defeating enemies, buying powers—sounds almost like my last shopping trip, just with fewer mythical creatures.

Oh, there’s this trophy guide you might need. No shame if you peek. We’ve all been there, standing in front of the boss wondering why things went sideways when the guide clearly said otherwise. So practical, yet deceptively complex.

And remember, save those gems from your health bar for potions. They’ve got this potion that gives you an extra heart or even doubles your coin value. Bargain or rip-off? You decide. At least the game’s a cross-buy, so your wallet breathes easy.

So yeah, that’s it. The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown is $4.99—a fair price to dodge wizardry mayhem across generations of consoles. Maybe it’s for you, maybe it’s not. But hey, worth a shot, right?