# The Last Express

> Interactive mystery adventure game set on the 1914 Orient Express. (iPhone/iPad app by DotEmu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-express/id508049561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Family
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 211 App Store ratings · 356 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-express/id508049561/reviews.md

## What is The Last Express?

Step aboard the 1914 Orient Express in this award-winning mystery adventure from Prince of Persia creator  Jordan Mechner, now for the first time on iOS! 

JULY, 1914. With Europe on the brink of war, the luxurious Orient Express departs Paris for Constantinople, plunging American doctor Robert Cath into a maelstrom of treachery, romance, and international intrigue.

The Last Express is a complete, faithful iOS version of the internationally-acclaimed 1997 PC classic.

GAME FEATURES:

- 20+ hours of game play
- Interact with 30+ characters who behave like actual people on a train -- moving about in real-time and conversing in their native languages
- Eavesdrop on conversations, sneak into compartments, and uncover clues
- Explore a richly detailed, historically accurate 3D recreation of the 1914 Orient Express
- Your actions affect other characters’ behavior, making every play-through different
- Rewind feature allows you to back up to any point in the story and choose a different course of action
- Playable in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

EXCLUSIVE ADDITIONAL FEATURES ONLY FOR iOS:

- Unlock challenging achievements that test your sleuthing skills
- Dynamic, 3-tiered hint system created specifically for iOS
- 20 unlockable character biographies
- Unlock cinematics to replay at any time

**** Reviews ! 90% on Metacritic ****

"The Last Express is just one of those games that adventure fans, or just fans of a good story, need to play." 4/4 - Slide To Play

"A shining example of how deeply gameplay and storytelling can be intertwined" 5/5 - AppSpy

"It's a piece of videogame history and a shining example of what can be done to create an experience so much more immersive than the Heavy Rains of today." - 8/10, Destructoid

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“Exquisite design and a literary story. A thrilling ride.” – Newsweek

“The top adventure game… thumbs up by all ages and both genders.” – Family PC

“A masterpiece.” – Computer Games Strategy Plus

“Gripping… amazing… totally unique. The best adventure game I have ever played. Beautiful, skillfully crafted, and worth every penny and hour of your time.” – Games Domain Review


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## Key features

- 20+ hours of gameplay
- Interact with 30+ real-time characters
- Explore a historically accurate 3D train
- Choices affect character behavior
- Rewind feature for different actions
- Unlockable achievements and biographies

## What do users think of The Last Express?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Excellent story and atmosphere
- 🎨 Unique art style and visuals
- 🎬 Immersive real-time gameplay
- 🎥 Impressive voice acting
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding puzzles
- 🕰️ Replayability with multiple endings

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on newer devices
- 🕹️ Clunky and unintuitive controls
- 🔇 Lack of subtitles/captions for non-English dialogue
- 📱 Suboptimal UI and layout for mobile devices
- 🕰️ Slow pacing and steep learning curve

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes after certain events or actions
- Infinite loop or progression-blocking bugs
- Graphical glitches and visual issues
- Controls become unresponsive or inaccurate

**Most requested features**

- Update for modern devices and iOS versions
- Add subtitles/captions for all dialogue
- Improve touch controls and UI for mobile
- Provide difficulty options or accessibility features
- Expand story with a sequel or additional content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 356)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-express/id508049561/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sorry

*2026-06-22, version 1.12*

I have no idea how to play this. Keep the $5.00.  I’ve learned to never pay for a game again

### 1/5 — Best game

*2025-12-15, version 1.12*

Unfortunately, iOS version is unwinnable because you get stuck after Kronos’ concert

### 5/5 — Great fun!

*2025-10-16, version 1.12*

Blended media that harkens back to 90’s PC point and click, but visually more interesting. Puzzles aren’t very complicated, but it’s like being part of a fun interactive story.

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing

*2024-12-24, version 1.12*

I loved this game in the 90s and was excited to see it on the App Store. Unfortunately, the game continuously crashes on my 2nd gen iPad Pro. I would love to see this issue fixed.

### 5/5 — fix the graphic

*2024-09-14, version 1.12*

please make more of this.
and more story, conversation and romance lol

### 1/5 — WARNING: CONSTANT CRASHING!!!

*2024-07-22, version 1.12*

The Last Express crashes constantly on my 10th gen iPad. I attempted to use the “App Support” link and it keep bringing to an “error” page — so it looks like there’s no support. Do yourself a favour and save the $$$.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2024-03-02, version 1.12*

I’m unable to play the game because it keeps crashing. Shame, I was enjoying it until I reached a point in the adventure that I can not get further due to a bug that crashes the game.

### 1/5 — Sound doesn’t work

*2024-02-06, version 1.12*

I’m sure it’s a good game when the sound does work, but it doesn’t on my iphone :(

### 1/5 — Extremely boring and twodimensional

*2023-12-26, version 1.12*

One of the slowest, most boring games I’ve played to date. With unhelpful hints, a pompous storyline and two-dimensional characters,  the makers have succeeded in taking all the glamour out of the Orient Express.

The effort taken in trying to give this game the feel of an A-movie with an international cast was all in vain.

One star for trying to make something resembling a game.  
Not worth buying. Unfortunately, I discovered this way too late.

### 5/5 — Excelente juego

*2023-12-23, version 1.12*

Siempre diré que este juego está muy infravalorado. 
Jugarlo de nuevo me ha traido muchos recuerdos.
La historia es muy buena y recomendable para todo tipo de jugadores.

## Frequently asked questions about The Last Express

### What is The Last Express about?

The Last Express is a mystery adventure game set on the 1914 Orient Express just before the outbreak of World War I. Players step into the shoes of Robert Cath, an American doctor, and become entangled in a complex plot of treachery, romance, and international intrigue.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game offers over 20 hours of gameplay, allowing players to interact with over 30 characters who behave realistically and move in real-time. You can eavesdrop, sneak into compartments, uncover clues, and explore a detailed 3D recreation of the train. Your actions influence character behavior, making each playthrough unique, and a rewind feature lets you alter your choices.

### How much does The Last Express cost?

The Last Express is a premium, paid application. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you purchase the game once to access all its content.

### What platforms is The Last Express available on?

The description specifically mentions that The Last Express is now available on iOS. It is a faithful port of the acclaimed 1997 PC classic, adapted for mobile devices.

### What makes this game unique?

Its uniqueness stems from its real-time character interactions, a historically accurate and richly detailed 3D environment, and a story where player choices significantly impact the narrative. The game is praised for its immersive storytelling and its ability to intertwine gameplay and narrative seamlessly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2018-02-02

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Updated the game for iOS 11.
- Fixed some subtitle issues.
- Fixed a crash.

### 1.03 — 2012-10-27

- Fixed touch control issues
- Fully optimized for iPhone 5

### 1.02 — 2012-09-27

Critical issues fixed including :
- iPhone 5 compatibility (game was not playable)
- Language fixes

### 1.01 — 2012-09-23

Game update

### 1.0 — 2012-07-13

No release notes.

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