Last Resort Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Shoot 'em Up

Last Resort

Deep cut Co-op

SystemNeo Geo
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Last Resort is a shoot 'em up released for the Neo Geo, developed by SNK.

Among the 16 Neo Geo shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

SNK also made Rage of the Dragons, The King of Fighters '94 and Fatal Fury 2 for the Neo Geo.

Last Resort supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend
  • you've played the Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Last Resort is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Last Resort gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Last Resort walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Last Resort.

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Last Resort FAQ

Who made Last Resort?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Last Resort multiplayer?

Yes. Last Resort supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Last Resort take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Last Resort typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Last Resort on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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