Last Day of June Critic Reviews

Really, that balance of sadness and nostalgia captures what Last Day in June is all about. You’ll come away from it feeling a little heartbroken, but sometimes that’s what great art does to you — and make no mistake, this is some pretty exceptional art.

The Last Day of June needs to be played by as many people as possible as this is a wonderful game with a compelling and emotionally charged story. Whilst not without it's faults there are so many aspects of this game which are just fantastic, from the interesting art style through to the way you grow to love and understand all the characters. If you are in any way interested in narrative driven games you owe it to yourself to play this.

Last Day of June remains imprinted in our memory with lightness, intensity, and melancholy. Like a hug. Like a kiss.

Ovosonico, the studio behind Murasaki Baby, gives us a pretty fable full of emotions. Inspired by the movie "Groundhog Day", Last Day of June is a game with seductive graphics and unusual gameplay. Our favorite game of this summer.

There's a fantastic story here, filled with some great concepts and plenty of poignancy, ready to make you question the importance of life.

Last Day of June is one of the most beautiful stories of the year. Guarini creates a complex, yet achievable tale for everyone who loves story.

Last Day of June is an original, intimate, moving and human interactive adventure. A tale of love and loss for PS4 and PC.

A little piece of art full of potential that slips over its conclusion.

Last Day of June moves along the thin line between the adventure/puzzle genre and the narrative experiences. It tells a touching and well thought-out story, delivering at the same time on the gameplay side despite some little flaws. The new game created by Ovosonico is a great tale about love, time and fate.

A simplistic tale dealing with the most complex of human emotions. Have a box of tissues at the ready, as Last Day of June punches you right in the kidneys.

Simplicity and repetition may turn off those looking for a challenge, but Last Day of June boasts a heartfelt poignancy that makes for a richly affecting experience.

The Last Day of June is probably one of the most original stories of 2017 that really pulls at your emotional heartstrings. Given the ‘loss’ of the game, each player will interpret this differently as you explore a life and lives as we follow the journey of Carl, June and those around them. Sure, this review is a little vague but I so don’t want to spoil this game for those that want to play it!

The Last Day of June is closer to a work of art than a game. It does more than just entertain. It imprints a lasting impression and a distinctive experience, like one special day you’d share with your loved ones, embolden with a compelling story, blissful music and exceptional art direction, and only slightly marred by the repetitive nature of the gameplay itself. I strongly recommend this title to anyone who’d like to enjoy an exclusive experience that only a work of art can offer.

This is an emotional gaming experience circling around love and loss. It lacks variety but is a decent challenge.

A beautiful story with an impressionist atmosphere, where the feelings of the characters have more protagonism than the playable approach of the game.

Fascinating adventure with a very simple game concept but a very deep and emotional storyline. A bit short, too.

Though not entirely devoid of the repetitious, occasionally aimless gameplay that afflicts several narrative-driven adventures, Last Day of June quite often redeems its down periods as a filmic, affecting examination of grief.

Last Day of June is a beautiful rumination on the ways death and fate are indelibly intertwined. It's also a competent puzzler with a winning sense of style. Repetitiveness and a slightly predictable structure stymie the proceedings somewhat, but never enough to ruin what is an otherwise lovely experience.

Last Day of June doesn’t feel like it takes place in a virtual reality, it feels like it takes place within a beautiful, breathing summer painting.

Last Day of June is a beautiful presentation of a heart-wrenching tale that is hindered by less-than-stellar game mechanics. It should be noted Last Day of June was partially designed to appeal to people who don’t regularly play video games. It succeeds as a story and as an interactive work of art, but as a game there are some mechanics that could have benefited from some further tweaking. As unique as this title is, however, it allows it to be one of the rare exceptions to the rule that mediocre gameplay trumps excellence in areas like graphics and sound. The story and concept are compelling enough where playing Last Day of June is worthwhile despite its shortcomings. Depending on the player, it can take four to six hours to complete. It’s not something that will appeal to everyone, but it’s worth looking into for those willing to forgive lackluster gameplay for a compelling story with a unique presentation.