- Image of Final Sentence, Courtesy of Polden Publishing

Grammar Nazis and Nitpicky Editors Face Their Final Sentence in New Battle Royale Game

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By David Gilbert | Last updated Oct 13, 2025 10:54 AM ET

You’re not alone if you assume video game journalists are famously bad at playing video games. This idea is as reliable as blaming a loss on lag instead of a lack of skill. Consequently, this new game, Final Sentence, has piqued the interest of many within the gaming community, as journalists may actually have a chance to excel. Could the game be the title to redeem an entire profession?

Final Sentence Spells Your Doom

Final Sentence is a unique battle royale that puts one hundred players against each other, with only typewriters and revolvers as weapons. With each revolver containing a single bullet, the game punishes a character for a single typo with a bullet to the head. That’s why it’s important to type as though their life depends on it, as this game has life-and-death consequences attached to it.

To advance through rounds, players must type flawlessly while listening to the grim echoes of other players making fatal mistakes. As a result, this Russian roulette game creates a tense atmosphere where any error could be your last. Ultimately, the last person typing correctly is the sole survivor and wins. Button Mash is Final Sentence‘s solo developer, conceiving this idea from a very personal place: his notoriously bad typing skills.

The Ultimate Typing Deathmatch

Image of Final Sentence, Courtesy of Polden Publishing

Notably, the developer wanted to find a more entertaining way to improve his own typing skills, which inspired the battle royale-like gameplay. In the game, players find their character waking up in a warehouse, seated at a desk with an old typewriter. As a clock gradually ticks down, a masked man stands over the character with a revolver in hand. Is there anything more motivating to staying focused than a quick digital death?

Interestingly, pop culture classics are often referenced in the typing prompts, as they feature lines like “Press F to pay respects.” Thus, a layer of absurd humor isn’t lost despite Final Sentence‘s high-stakes environment. Furthermore, a ranking system is included in the game that analyzes a player’s performance and highlights areas for improvement. So, what does this mean exactly? The gameplay not only brings chaotic fun, but it also offers a genuine, practical benefit. Moreover, gamers without rigs are given fantastic news, as the game runs on very low-spec computers.

Journalists Rejoice, A Game You Can Win

If journalists utilize all these available features correctly, then they could find themselves topping the leaderboards. Given that Final Sentence is scheduled to launch on Steam in the last quarter of 2025, players should prepare for a brutal test of grammar and composure under pressure. This battle royale values typing speed over tactical shooting, bringing a wonderfully bizarre twist to the genre. Soon, journalists may actually find out that their keyboards are, in fact, mightier than a sword.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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