7th Legion
- October 23, 2014
- Vision Software
Get on Steam"7th Legion" is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. The player commands a group of heroes with different abilities and strengths, leading them through battles and making strategic decisions to defeat the enemy legions and save the kingdom. With multiple endings, replayability is high as different choices can significantly alter the story's outcome.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of 90s RTS games, bringing back childhood memories.
- The unique card system adds an interesting layer of strategy, allowing for varied gameplay and tactics.
- Despite its flaws, the game can still provide fun and satisfaction, especially for those familiar with the genre.
- The game is plagued by significant technical issues, including poor pathfinding and compatibility problems on modern systems.
- Many players find the controls and mechanics to be glitchy and uncomfortable, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The AI is often criticized for being unintelligent, making the game feel unbalanced and less challenging.
- story28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily conveyed through an introductory video and FMV cutscenes between missions, with little depth beyond that. While the missions are challenging and strategically varied, focusing on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative, players noted that the storyline lacks substance, making it feel secondary to the gameplay experience. Overall, the emphasis is on completing missions for rewards, with a unique micro-management aspect that enhances the challenge.
“The storyline is interesting, but I would just stick with C&C.”
“The 7th Legion's missions tend to be more strategic, expanding beyond merely amassing an army and steamrolling across the map.”
“In one mission, you only have one guy with a bomb, and you have to blow up a base with it before you are granted reinforcements.”
“There's no real story beyond the intro video.”
“The storyline is minimal, offering little beyond the intro video, but the focus is on the gameplay itself.”
“No matter how intricately the mission map was planned out, the AI won't even repair the base.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of interesting mechanics, such as unit promotion and a unique card system for spells, which contribute to a satisfying experience despite some glitches and uncomfortable controls. While the game is considered an old-school RTS with simpler mechanics by modern standards, it still offers fun and engaging gameplay, particularly in its strategic elements. However, the minimal storyline places the emphasis squarely on the gameplay itself.
“From my perspective, some of the mechanics were really interestingly put into the game when it was designed - for example, leveling up and promoting units, robots (in general), as well as the cards with spells are really something that makes the game a unique experience.”
“It also has some pretty interesting mechanics, most importantly a card game system, which it was probably one of the first RTS games to have, even though we've seen it more recently (and better executed) in games like Divinity: Dragon Commander and Battleforge.”
“This is an old school RTS game, and therefore the mechanics are quite simple by modern standards.”
“The storyline is minimal, offering little beyond the intro video, but the focus is on the gameplay itself.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features an engaging electronical/industrial metal soundtrack, highlighted by a cool intro and notable compositions from Blair Zuppicich, who is praised as an unsung master of video game music. The soundtrack, particularly the technotrash elements, adds a unique charm to the experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“It has a cool intro and soundtrack though.”
“Blair Zuppicich, the composer for 7th Legion and most other Vision Software titles, is an unsung master of video game music.”
“An old Epic MegaGames RTS which holds up because of two things - the technotrash soundtrack, which is kind of awesome (at least half of it), and the ability to play 'cards' from hand right on the battlefield, applying buffs, debuffs, dealing direct damage, and/or summoning reinforcements, like you're playing some sort of CCG.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, leading many modern gamers to overlook it in favor of visually appealing alternatives. Users express disappointment, indicating that the game's visual quality does not meet contemporary standards for enjoyment.
“Most modern gamers take a look at the graphics of a game and then pass it over.”
