With the start of 2024 comes the promise of many new and great games on the horizon. One for the cosy gamers: A Last Song.
Currently slated for release at some point in 2024, A Last Song is a musical nature game that asks the question, “What if Wall-E had a trumpet?” We were lucky enough at the Overclockers UK blog to preview the A Last Song Demo and want to share this whimsical adventure with you.
What Spec Did We Play On?
We played A Last Song on an Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop, with an Intel Core i7-10750H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, and 16GB DDR4 RAM.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10750H |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Storage | SSD and HDD storage |
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What is A Last Song?
Developed by Anaomalie Studio, A Last Song is a wholesome rhythm game where you play as a little Melobot with a tuba-like musical instrument on his back. The world around you is in danger of corrupting forces and it’s up to you to sing the Meloplants, the local flora, back to health. Each species of Meloplant sings its own song, and you must master each tune to bring nature back into balance. But there are mechanical foes out there, trying to undo your good work.
Demo Gameplay
The demo consisted of a prologue mini-tutorial and the first world to explore. The scientist who made you guides you through everything that needs to be done, whilst also leaving you free to explore the land and collect data on what happened there. Plus, you have musical skills to use in world and develop via a simple skill tree, better enabling you to explore the land, play the Meloplant melodies, and fight the corrupting machines.
Overall, this was a very quick and simple game to pick up. You walk around, find a plant, it sings at you, and you have to try play back to it, following the notes and the rhythm. The better you do it, the higher you score. The musical puzzles provide enough of a challenge to not be too easy, but don’t venture into the realm of frustrating either. A Last Song is perfect for vibing to a beautifully orchestrated soundscape and living your best Wall-E life.
Final Thoughts
A Last Song is definitely one to watch if you’re a lover of cosy, nature, or musical games. It promises immersive, visually rich sci-fi worlds, with unique musical gameplay. Combining the artistry (and themes!) of Studio Ghibli with Pixar vibes, A Last Song is shaping up to be a great contender for wholesome game sessions.
While you wait for A Last Song, why not get your Wall-E fix with Disney Dreamlight Valley?
A Last Song Official Specifications
What does it take to run a Melobot? These are the official specifications for A Last Song:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7* 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Intel Core i7 9700K |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R9 380 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | AMD Radeon RX 580 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 4GB available space | 4GB available space |
As A Last Song is still being developed, these specs may change.
Best PCs to Play A Last Song
At Overclockers UK, we have plenty of gaming PCs and laptops that will bring A Last Song to life. They could be your very own Melobot (tubas not included)! We’ve picked out a PC and laptop below that we think will be great for this upcoming cosy gem, but there’s plenty more to explore if these aren’t singing your song.
Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Celeste is a pre-built gaming PC ready to revitalise the Meloplants. With an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, this gaming PC harnesses the power of Zen 4 architecture and latest AMD innovations to optimise your gameplay. Plus, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU is armed with third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores that will render all your cosy faves with realistic lighting and smooth frame rates. Can’t help but notice the blue RGB lighting matches the Melobot, too.
Better yet, the Refract Celeste is covered by our comprehensive three years parts and labour warranty, for that extra peace of mind.
MSI Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop
Make music with Meloplants on the go, with the MSI Pulse 15. This gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i7-13700H CPU, utilising advanced hybrid architecture and Intel Thread Director to intelligently manage all your workloads. Instead of your operating system, Intel Thread Director makes sure that the best P- or E-core is assigned to the job – optimising efficiency and performance. What’s more, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 and 15.6” QHD display will expertly bring A Last Song to life in vibrant colour, crisp detail, and smooth frame rates.
To keep vital components cool, the MSI Pulse 15 has a Cooler Boost 5 thermal solution. This harnesses two fans, five heat pipes with an enlarged internal diameter, and an MSI exclusive thermal grease to efficiently and effectively draw heat out of your system.
In Tune With A Last Song
Is A Last Song on your radar now? Let us know in the comments if this cosy musical number has made it onto your wishlist!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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