«©NCSX» The island of Ruli is ruled by a Count named Arganon whose army of knights keep the peace. Lower on the social strata are groups of mercenaries who roam the island in search of work and sustenance. One such ragtag band of mercenaries led by the protagonist Elza arrives at Ruli City and endeavors to find their fortune... or maybe just graduate from mercs into full-fledged knights.
Last Story is an RPG directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi who collaborates with composer Uematsu Nobuo who provides the music. In the game, players take on the role of a young mercenary named Elza who dreams of one day becoming a proper knight. When roaming the world, Elza hunches forward and runs with a galloping gait but regains his upright composure once a battle starts. Combat plays out in fast-paced action sequences but tactical elements are also in play where Elza can target an enemy or a group of enemies with a special attack. When preparing for the special attack, all action stops and the hero gets to aim at an immobile enemy. Elza has a special ability called "Gathering" where he can draw the attention of an enemy instead of a comrade such as a magic user about to cast a spell. Early preorders will ship with a bonus Elements of the Last Story Visual Book and a mini soundtrack CD.
