Arslan: The Warriors of Legend

Playing through the newest game from Omega Force, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, I experienced the same feeling as I did watching all of the Deadpool shenanigans Reynolds got up to outside of the movie.

60%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

optimization, replayability

60% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 20 reviews

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"Arslan: The Warriors of Legend" is an action game based on the popular manga and anime series. Players control Crown Prince Arslan as he fights to reclaim his kingdom, leading a small group of allies against overwhelming forces. The game explores themes of maturity, slavery, religious fanaticism, and betrayal, offering a deep and engaging story in addition to exciting combat.

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

story24 positive mentions

optimization8 negative mentions

Engaging and dynamic combat that captures the essence of Musou gameplay, allowing players to take on large armies with satisfying combos.
Vibrant graphics that stay true to the anime's style, providing an immersive visual experience.
Diverse character roster with unique abilities, adding depth to gameplay and encouraging experimentation.

Poor optimization leading to significant performance issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates even on high-end systems.
Repetitive gameplay and limited content, with a short main story that lacks substantial replay value.
Lack of English voice acting and poor keyboard controls, making it less accessible for players unfamiliar with the source material.

story
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
69%
5%
The story of "Arslan: The Warriors of Legend" is a captivating blend of anime narrative and engaging combat, set in a richly imagined historical fantasy world. Players follow young Prince Arslan on his quest to reclaim his kingdom, experiencing a well-told tale that resonates with fans of the anime while offering a solid introduction for newcomers. However, the narrative is criticized for its abrupt ending and linear progression, leaving some players feeling that it lacks depth and replayability.
- “Set in a richly imagined historical fantasy world, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend follows the story of young prince Arslan.”
- “As he battles to reclaim his fallen kingdom, players are immersed in an epic narrative that intertwines fate, warfare, and a quest for redemption.”
- “It's incredible how well this game follows the Arslan storyline on missions and outside of them with only very minor tweaks to make the game format work better.”
- “Game is just another wannabe Dynasty Warriors with a crappy story.”
- “The story doesn't really go anywhere since it follows what is presumably season 1 of the anime and ends on a cliffhanger.”
- “The story is tired and predictable.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The gameplay in "Arslan: The Warriors of Legend" is characterized by its engaging combat mechanics and diverse character abilities, offering a dynamic experience that stands out among musou titles. However, players note a tendency for the core gameplay loop to become repetitive over time, with some criticism directed at the similarity in movesets among characters and certain mechanics that can feel cumbersome. Overall, while the game delivers a solid action experience, it may not sustain long-term interest for those not deeply invested in the source material.
- “The game immediately captivates with its vibrant anime aesthetics and fluid combat mechanics.”
- “The diverse roster of characters from the anime adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “It goes above and beyond as an action game, simple enough to allow for the braindead button-mashing experience you probably know musou games for, but there's a surprisingly deep layer of complexity to the combat and mechanics in this game that nothing else they've made has ever even come close to matching.”
- “The gameplay is flat, dull, uninspired, and repetitive.”
- “Gameplay is rather dull and repetitive, although enough of a mindless fun to keep you occupied for 7 to 10 hours.”
- “For those of you who are drawn here as Dynasty/Samurai Warriors fans, know that the gameplay in this game will feel like a snail's pace when compared to these two series.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant anime aesthetics and detailed environments, effectively capturing the fantastical setting despite not being the most technologically advanced. While many players appreciate the beautiful art style and smooth performance at 1080p and 4K resolutions, some report optimization issues and minimal differences between graphical settings. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal to fans of the anime genre.
- “The game's visuals are a highlight, capturing the essence of the anime style with vibrant colors and detailed environments.”
- “The graphics are simply beautiful, and I have had little issue with frame drops apart from when you perform a marden rush or cavalry charge during a cutscene, which is honestly no real annoyance.”
- “Technically, KT finally listened, and the game can run at 4K, provided your system can handle it. The graphics are beautiful, running at 60 FPS, but there is a 30 FPS lock on mid-battle cutscenes when you destroy a barrier with the cavalry.”
- “Eh, this is a spot where sadly this game isn't as good as previous KT ports of console games to PC... to be honest, I can't even tell the graphical difference between medium and high settings, so you're better off running medium settings or even low settings with textures, texture filtering, and shadows set to medium if you're having bad performance issues.”
- “Whilst there is support for 4K resolutions at last and more graphical options than usual from this studio, the game is very poorly optimized.”
- “Once my graphics were up to a more manageable middle level, the FPS slowed down considerably (not 60, oh no).”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
42%
42%
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including frame drops, micro stuttering, and poor resolution support. While some players have experienced smoother performance on specific setups, the overall consensus highlights that the game is poorly optimized, especially compared to previous Koei Tecmo titles, leading to a frustrating experience for many.
- “Runs smoothly on my rig.”
- “Better port than usual for Koei standards; some performance problems but almost no crashes for me.”
- “I love it, nice graphics (runs smoothly at 1080p with my R9 390), and the most important... all the soldier screams include all characters' voices really similar to the anime.”
- “It's badly optimized just as almost every Koei Tecmo game.”
- “Very poor optimization and the anime-esque cutscenes look stilted like cardboard cutouts bobbing slightly to indicate movement.”
- “Actually the game looks nice..., but the optimization is by far the worst aspect of the game. For example, I set the video options to full screen, and the game still opens in window mode. It has frame drops to 30, micro stuttering, and doesn't run fluidly at all.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its compelling voice acting and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the anime atmosphere, with many reviewers rating it as 9/10. The soundtrack is described as great, complementing the engaging combat mechanics and interesting story. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Compelling voice acting and a fitting soundtrack that complements the anime atmosphere.”
- “Great music.”
- “Good combat mechanics, interesting story, nice music, many collectibles, and new options that we didn't have in the Warriors series.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Players note that while the game offers character variety and a progression system that enhance replayability, the core gameplay loop remains largely unchanged. The overall experience is enjoyable, but the short length and linear story limit the replay value, making it feel less substantial compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The character variety and progression system add significant replay value, even though the core gameplay loop remains similar.”
- “Although the replayability and content progression are a bit on the short end, the game still delivers a lot of fun.”
- “The game itself is around 10 hours long with not much replayability, but the actual story and gameplay are quite good.”
- “Although replayability and content progression are a bit on the short end, it does deliver a lot of fun.”
- “The story is very short and linear, the system is much simpler than other games in the genre, resulting in no replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The atmosphere is enhanced by compelling voice acting and a fitting soundtrack that effectively complements the anime aesthetic, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The compelling voice acting and fitting soundtrack perfectly complement the anime atmosphere.”
- “The immersive world design and ambient sounds create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The rich visual style and atmospheric effects make every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the potential, the game fails to create a truly engaging atmosphere, leaving it feeling hollow.”
- “The environments are visually appealing, but the overall atmosphere is undermined by repetitive sound design.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the character design is praised and the story appears engaging, the overall gameplay experience detracts from the potential for meaningful character development.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight that the most valuable DLC for grinding in the game are the scenario packs, as they provide the best opportunities for gaining experience and unlocking additional content.
- “The only DLC worth bothering with are the scenario ones to unlock extra stages, as the extra DLC stages are by far the best for grinding out experience and extras.”
- “Grinding in this game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the game to be entertaining and engaging, often highlighting its ability to elicit laughter and enjoyment. The comedic elements are appreciated, particularly in their relatability and wit.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny situations that catch me off guard.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is spot on, making even the most serious moments light-hearted.”