Four Last Things

Four Last Things

Four Last Things is a humorous, Monty Python-style adventure game crafted using Renaissance-era paintings and public domain classical music. The game focuses on the themes of sin and the Four Last Things—Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell—aiming to be equally witty and absurd.

Release Date 23 Feb, 2017
Developer Joe Richardson
Publisher Akupara Games
Genre Adventure , Indie
Platforms Windows
83 Metacritic View on Steam

System Requirements

Component
Minimum
Operating System
Windows XP
Windows XP
Processor
2 GHz - Dual Core C
Intel Core2 Duo P9300 @ 2.26GHz C
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 compatible C
GeForce FX 5600 C
Memory
2 GB
4 GB
Storage
500 MB
500 MB

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

  • CPU: AMD E2-9030
  • GPU: GeForce FX Go5300
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP

Recommended Build

  • CPU: Intel Core2 Duo P9300 @ 2.26GHz
  • GPU: GeForce FX 5600
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP

About This Game

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, and all was good. After forming man from the dust and breathing life into him, God realized he had made a fool. Before He could fix the error, the man spoke up, saying "No backsies!" and ran off into the forest. Four Last Things is a point-and-click adventure game constructed entirely from Renaissance-era paintings and public domain classical music recordings. The plot centers on sin and the Four Last Things—Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell—balancing intelligent storytelling with ridiculous comedy. It is comparable to Monkey Island if it had been developed in 16th century Flanders by a devoted fan of Monty Python who traveled through time. Features include: Pointing and Clicking: A classic point-and-click experience featuring a 'verb coin' interaction menu and a simple inventory system for managing your items. Renaissance Artwork: A cohesive world built from paintings by Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, Jan van Eyck, and many others, respecting the original art. Classical Music: A soundtrack curated to match the art style, featuring compositions by Bach, Erik Satie, Claudio Monteverdi, and more. Sinful Behaviour: Although ungodly, sinning is now your normal way of life. Search the streets for wicked opportunities to commit sins so you can eventually confess them all for salvation. Nonsense: Humor inspired by the surreal, anarchic comedy of Monty Python. High-minded topics are treated casually, while butt jokes are handled with absolute seriousness. While the jokes may be absurd, the puzzles maintain a consistent internal logic. Moments of Surprising Profundity: Actually, no... do not overthink it.