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Last War: Survival - Thoughts After Half a Year Playing It

I was introduced to Last War by friends who were really into it. At first, I thought I'd never spend money on this game, but that assumption didn't last.

It's designed to appeal to players who enjoy repetitive tasks. For an idle game, it manages to feel engaging, perhaps because the chat and social elements keep it active.

Over time, though, I've noticed not just how my perspective has changed, but also some concerning practices that have been added recently.

About the Game

Last War isn't unique in its design. Many titles share nearly identical UIs, graphics, and events, examples include Dark War Survival, Whiteout Survival, and others. The similarities extend beyond visuals: even the heroes and their voice lines are AI-generated, giving the game a manufactured feel rather than a handcrafted one.

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local function getNYTimestamp(offset)
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    local timestamp = os.time(newYears) + ((offset<0 and (-3600 * offset)) or (3600 * offset))

    return timestamp
end