Last Armageddon (Japan)

Last Armageddon on the NES is a unique role-playing game (RPG) that plunges players into a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has vanished. Instead of controlling traditional heroes, you lead a party of eight different monster types, each possessing distinct characteristics, abilities, and stats. Your mission is to prevent a mysterious cosmic entity from utterly destroying the world.

The core gameplay of Last Armageddon revolves around exploration and turn-based combat. Players navigate a vast world map, discovering various locations such as desolate cities, perilous dungeons, and other enigmatic areas. Upon encountering enemies, the game transitions into a turn-based battle screen. Here, you must carefully select actions for each monster in your party, leveraging their strengths and weaknesses. For instance, a vampire might have blood-draining abilities for recovery, while a golem boasts superior defense.

Your monsters will gain experience and level up after each battle, making them stronger, allowing them to learn new skills, or improving their attributes. Managing equipment and items is also a crucial part, though not featuring a traditional equipment system like other RPGs. The game stands out for its dark atmosphere, cryptic storyline, and high difficulty, demanding clear strategy and patience from the player. The unique premise of controlling "villains" to save the world is Last Armageddon's biggest selling point.