Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier

Mechanics

Even though the developers were inspired by the games created by Telltale Games, Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier for PS4, PC and XONE does not allow a player to control particular characters or explore the in-game locations. One's role is limited to selecting dialog options. In spite of that, the game is very engrossing and forces a player to think on his feet – all the choices determine the story’s direction (some decisions might result in the deaths of certain key characters) and ending. Unlike the long episodic productions such as The Walking Dead, the game described herein can be completed in less than 2-3 hours. Interestingly enough, however, one can complete the game multiple times to follow all the stories.

Technical aspects

Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier for PS4, PC and XONE is based on Unreal Engine 4. As a player has limited control over the gameplay and the camera (practically speaking, one is watching an interactive movie), the developers could focus on polishing the graphical details and the acting. All animations were created with the motion capture technology – the same as during the production of Planet of the Ape movies. The primates communicate using mostly the sign language.