The Last Worker

Push Square

Christian Kobza·Apr 2, 2023

Critic60/100

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The Last Worker’s principal problem is that it’s a game made for VR that’s better without it. Fulfilling online orders in a capitalism-induced apocalypse is an excellent idea marred by inconsistent execution and confounding restrictions placed on VR movement. It’s short enough not to overstay its simplicity, but it’s not smart enough to make any astute thematic statements.

PC Gamer

Ted Litchfield·Mar 31, 2023

Critic68/100

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The Last Worker's free-flying hovercraft gameplay is inventive, but its most exciting implications are left boxed up

Nintendo Life

Roland Ingram·Mar 30, 2023

Critic70/100

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The Last Worker is an ambitious project and it sticks the landing when it comes to graphics, performance, and voice acting. However, its central box-shipping game is fiddly and the game's pacing doesn't let you get into the flow. Tricky sections requiring repeated checkpoint loads break the immersion and clash with the long, dawdling sections of exploring the Jüngle facility. It's likeable and well-packaged with plenty of character, but it doesn't always deliver.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Jon Bailes·Mar 30, 2023

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The Last Worker's comically exaggerated vision of the future of work is highly relevant. Yet its story focuses on showcasing the talents of its stellar voice cast at the expense of offering meaningful things to do, and its satirical punches rarely leave lasting bruises.