A man whose life has been so dominated by the company he works for, he’s forgotten what the outside world looks like. Ólafur Darri Ólafsson’s performance as Kurt gives emotional weight to the story. There’s a sizeable dose of dark humor, and countless references to politicians, companies, and major real-world events. The Last Worker is able to deliver that sharp commentary thanks to stellar writing and performances. It’s a game that has a lot to say, and I couldn’t help but think about its themes and ideas long after I stopped playing. As job automation becomes an increasing concern in our real world, and multi-billion dollar companies constantly show that they value profit margins and shareholders over the human beings they employ, The Last Worker is an excellent (albeit sensational) look at the direction capitalism is driving us toward. It was fascinating to look at the vastly different places that Kurt and Jüngle could end up at the story’s resolution.Īs a narrative-driven game, The Last Worker succeeds at telling an impactful, gripping story. The Last Worker takes a few unexpected twists and turns, which all culminate in a third-act finale that’s determined by your decisions throughout the story. While Kurt was once surrounded by thousands of human co-workers, his colleagues have all been replaced by robotic workers that automate fulfillment tasks. After more than two decades at the Jüngle, Kurt tries to avoid being the final human worker to be cut from the company, as his streak of never making an error has kept his job safe.
The Last Worker follows the story of Kurt, the last human employee at a fulfillment center for a company called Jüngle, which bares a striking resemblance to a certain real-world retail empire, down to the visual design of its CEO. Its depiction of a future in which capitalism reaches its logical conclusion is a cautionary tale that’s anchored by some stellar writing and performances. In a world where AI technology and job automation seem to take priority over the livelihoods of human employees, Wolf & Wood’s The Last Worker feels incredibly poignant.
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