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The Last Story

Review · RPG · Wii

The Last Story

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Wii

Mistwalker · 2012

LumiScore

78/100

Recommended

The Last Story is a rich RPG that builds strategic thinking, teamwork, and problem solving through narrative and real-time combat.

Growth (BDS)

65

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.50

The Last Story offers a rich, strategic RPG experience with deep narrative and engaging real-time combat. Players will develop problem-solving, strategic thinking, and teamwork skills through its innovative battle system and cooperative online play (when available). The epic story and exploration encourage reading and critical thinking.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While largely free of manipulative design, the game's real-time combat involves moderate violence. The defunct online features, while once offering social interaction, now limit potential social risks and benefits.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is The Last Story safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Last Story a LumiScore of 78/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is The Last Story appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for The Last Story, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Last Story?

LumiKin's recommended play time for The Last Story is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of The Last Story?

While largely free of manipulative design, the game's real-time combat involves moderate violence. The defunct online features, while once offering social interaction, now limit potential social risks and benefits.