Action Legion

About

Action Legion is a single-player war game for PC and Mac, with mouse-controlled combat reminiscent of Cannon Fodder. As a Legion Captain, you must battle through waves of enemies and destroy structures to defeat the Prognati, who have taken over the peaceful planet PN MDCVIII and enslaved its inhabitants. Your mission is to restore the planet to its former paradise state by eliminating the Prognati menace.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Uncomplicated fast-paced action with focused tactical challenges and good mission design.
Varied gameplay elements and a decent range of enemy combatants, providing a fun experience.
Allows replaying of previous missions, which mitigates the pressure of completing every mission perfectly.

Limited weapon selection and auto-leveling of soldiers detracts from customization and strategy.
Controls can be frustrating, with mis-clicks leading to unnecessary squad deaths.
Some missions can feel unfair due to high damage from enemies and lack of mid-level saves.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
10%
The game's story is conveyed through a series of quick-fire missions that players can replay at any time, allowing for flexibility in gameplay. While the mission design is varied and engaging, the overall narrative lacks depth and excitement, with players primarily motivated by completing objectives rather than a compelling storyline. Collecting intel reveals a comic-based backstory, but the simplicity of the plot and repetitive nature of missions may leave some players wanting more.
- “Quality cartoon art carrying the storyline is a nice addition.”
- “I think I'm about halfway through, and although it's simple, it has been fun and rewarding with each mission completed.”
- “The game gets a bit repetitive after a while mainly because it lacks a solid reward system, and the story isn't anything to get hyped about.”
- “As you collect 'intel', you get to see parts of the backstory and lore in graphic novel form, which is nice... I just am having trouble determining which order they go in!”
- “Given the size of the maps, playing time for each mission was very, very short.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced and streamlined mechanics, focusing on movement, positioning, timing, and shooting. While many players find it fun and easy to learn, some criticize it for being repetitive and the controls for being overly precise, which can lead to frustrating experiences. Despite limited resources, the developers have managed to incorporate a surprisingly wide variety of gameplay elements.
- “Fast-paced, streamlined gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is pretty fun, easy to learn, and plays smoothly.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
- “The precise nature of gameplay will either be appreciated or the controls found to be too fiddly, and losing a veteran soldier to carelessness is a frustrating experience.”
- “Gameplay consists of movement, positioning, timing, and shooting.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting that the visuals and level design are good, though some levels may feel too short. Many praise the impressive effects and authenticity of explosions, contributing to an overall positive experience that complements the gameplay and soundtrack.
- “Graphically, the game looks good and the levels are well-designed, although some are too short, in my opinion.”
- “I would give special praise to the awesome graphics (effects, explosions, and stuff feel really authentic), level design, and of course, the awesome soundtrack.”
- “Graphics and sounds work well with this type of game; mouse control took a couple of tries to get the hang of it, but after that, it's all smooth.”
- “Visuals and production were fine, if only adequate.”
- “Graphics and sounds work with this type of game, but the mouse control took a couple of tries to get the hang of it.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the epic and action-oriented soundtrack, others feel it lacks variety and is not the standout feature compared to the impressive graphics and level design. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated but could benefit from more diversity.
- “Great action-oriented epic soundtrack.”
- “I would give special praise to the awesome graphics (effects, explosions, and stuff feel really authentic), level design, and of course, the awesome soundtrack.”
- “One thing to wish for: a bit more variety in music.”
- “One thing to wish for: a bit more variety in the music.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks diversity.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate that the levels in the game are diverse and engaging, making the grinding experience feel purposeful rather than repetitive. This variety contributes to a sense of progression and exploration.
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks repeatedly, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”