Ancestors Legacy

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Ancestors Legacy is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Destructive Creations and was released on August 13, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Ancestors Legacy is a history-inspired, real-time strategy game influenced by historical events in the Middle Ages. The game combines resource management and base building with large-scale, squad-based battles across vast battlefields, all rendered in superb detail with Unreal Engine 4. Experience medieval bloodshed like never before thanks to the cinematic action camera that puts you right in the…

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84%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and engaging squad-based RTS that works well on the Switch.
It runs smoothly during battles and includes DLC, making it a solid package for fans of historical strategy games.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RTS games like Age of Empires and Total War.

The graphics are significantly toned down, leading to an unattractive visual experience.
There are reports of severe lag and unresponsive controls after a certain point in the game, making it unplayable for some.
The absence of multiplayer features is disappointing for players expecting a more comprehensive experience.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users finding them significantly downgraded and unattractive, which detracted from their overall experience. However, others appreciated the sound and graphics, indicating that while there are shortcomings, the game remains enjoyable, particularly in the single-player campaign.
- “Sound and graphics are nice!”
- “My main complaint is that the graphics are toned down so much they are downright ugly to look at, hence four stars instead of five.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized for the Switch, delivering smooth performance during battles, though some users have noted minor choppiness during the intro video.
- “The game runs smoothly during battles; I only noticed the game lag during the intro video.”
- “Well optimized on Switch!”
- “The game is poorly optimized on the Switch, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “I experienced significant lag and performance issues, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
music
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100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's music is highly praised, contributing significantly to the immersive experience of top-down Viking battles, with many considering it a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “A hidden gem in the making, with top-down Viking battles and awesome in-game music.”

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Ancestors Legacy is a strategy game.

Ancestors Legacy is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

Ancestors Legacy was released on August 13, 2019.

Ancestors Legacy was developed by Destructive Creations.

Ancestors Legacy has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ancestors Legacy for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Ancestors Legacy is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Total War: Shogun 2, Ryse: Son of Rome, Rusted Warfare - RTS Strategy, Medieval: Total War - Collection, Empire: Total War and others.