Introduction

I love TikTok not just for the silly videos or random girls dancing but for the occasional video game trailers I see there and nowhere else. One day, after ironically some girl dancing to yet another popular song played, a video for a demo came on my feed—Final Sentence. At first, I almost clicked away from the video thinking this was just some random ad, but then I watched as the game was described as a battle royale without guns or weapons—but with keyboards…my eyebrows went up fast. Final Sentence is indeed a battle royale where players join others and must type various things to win—losing means death via a strange man in a mask and trench coat. When I heard that a demo was on Steam, I clicked off the video, went to Steam, and hit download so fast my mouse almost broke.

Final Sentence—is this the battle royale game made for me, someone who can barely play shooters, or is this another gimmick game that fails to hit that right note? I’m going to find out in my demo review of Final Sentence!

Gameplay

Final Sentence is literally one of the simplest games I can imagine explaining. Players are placed in a strange warehouse-like environment with various others—the numbers can vary—and are sat down in front of an old typewriter. A voice above tells them they must type, and the winner will survive. Here, the game begins…

The rules are simple. You are given a random set of words, numbers, or a mix of both, and must complete each line. Making a mistake leads to a strike. Three strikes, and a bullet is placed into a revolver, then fired at you Russian roulette style. Every three strikes, another bullet is added, and your chances of living drop fast. Remember, others are typing too, and if they finish before you—they win, and you get shot. That’s the gist of the game, but where things get challenging is what you’re typing.

Every new “match” in Final Sentence is different. One match might have you inputting long tongue-twister phrases. Another, you’ll type numbers and random symbols. These various rounds can be what some may love or hate about Final Sentence. I personally loved when it tested my typing skills and felt like an online typing test, but when numbers and symbols showed up, I groaned a bit. Still, each new match makes for a spontaneous experience, and I liked that. Other than that, the demo doesn’t show if there are more modes or ways to play, but I assume the final product will expand on this.

Graphics

Visually, Final Sentence is good but not much more. You won’t often look around and see much beyond your screen, what you need to type, and the keyboard matching your keystrokes. Does that make Final Sentence a bad-looking game? No, but there isn’t much to it visually. The setting and the way your character reacts when missing a keystroke or being “shot” are intense and visually appealing moments. Other than that, though, the demo hasn’t shown much of the full potential of the game.

Sound

Sound-wise, Final Sentence is simple but effective. The typing sounds, the random noises from other players, and the announcer’s uncaring voice all make for a captivating game. It creates an atmosphere where you really feel trapped with others in a game of life or death. That alone makes Final Sentence sound perfect for the experience it conveys—and I love that.

Story

The demo didn’t reveal much of a story for Final Sentence, but I presume we might get more in the final build. Even if we don’t, Final Sentence doesn’t need much of a story—the unknown atmosphere adds to the overall tension and lore of the experience.

Overall Impression

Final Sentence’s demo was a blast to play and has me hyped for the final version. Yeah, it isn’t perfect, and I’ve noticed minor issues here and there—lag can ruin even the best typist—but nine times out of ten, Final Sentence is a lot of fun and a truly unique take on the battle royale genre.

Conclusion

The demo of Final Sentence has left me wanting more—I really enjoyed it! There are a few things I hope are fixed or expanded in the final version, but as it stands, I feel I could play this a million times and not get bored. Keep locked in on our site, as I’ll no doubt have a full review of Final Sentence when it releases later this year!

—Aaron