Black Legend

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 122 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Black Legend might not be an unmissable game, but it's still one that fans of strategy RPGs should definitely have on their radar.
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"Black Legend" is aTurn-Based Strategy RPG set in the cursed city of Grant, where a deadly cult spreads madness through a fog. Explore the city's architecture, fight using an alchemy system based on Humorism, and unlock 15 playable classes, each with unique abilities and equipment. Your goal: aid the resistance and liberate Grant.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

66%
Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews
story12 positive mentions
character development1 negative mentions
  • Interesting and intricate turn-based tactical combat that is satisfying to master.
  • Engaging and deep progression mechanics with a flexible class system that promotes meaningful build variety.
  • Unique atmosphere and setting, with a gloomy aesthetic that enhances immersion.
  • Awful onboarding experience that overwhelms players with mechanics right from the start.
  • Frequent bugs and technical issues, including crashes and poor AI behavior during combat.
  • Monotonous environments and repetitive enemy encounters that detract from exploration and engagement.
  • story48 mentions

    The story is generally considered average, with some reviewers noting its unique setting and engaging lore, but ultimately feeling disjointed and simplistic. While the main quest and side quests provide some content, many players find them repetitive and lacking depth, often overshadowed by the game's combat mechanics. Overall, the narrative has potential but could benefit from more polish and complexity to enhance the experience.

    • “Apart from the main quest, there are side quests as you wander the streets of a doomed city and fight a bloodthirsty cult.”
    • “The setting and story are surprisingly deep and well thought out, if not especially complex, and there's enough content here to keep you engaged for the 15-25 hours the main campaign takes.”
    • “The story is simple but fun, and the lore is surprisingly engaging.”
    • “I saw a curator review praising the story... and that is a blatant lie.”
    • “Quests are terrible, boring, repetitious, and send you literally running back and forth several times (one quest made me go between 4 areas over 6 times, each time to talk to someone yet again) and it made me totally lose interest.”
    • “The story does little to appeal, although the setting has some potential.”
  • gameplay41 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by engaging and deep progression mechanics, particularly in its turn-based tactical combat and unique alchemy system, which offer strategic depth and character development. However, the onboarding process is criticized for overwhelming players with mechanics too quickly, and the game suffers from janky execution, quality of life issues, and occasional game-breaking bugs. Despite these flaws, fans of the genre may find the originality and aesthetic appealing, making it a worthwhile experience for those willing to navigate its complexities.

    • “Extremely rich and engaging tactical gameplay.”
    • “The tactical combat is fun, the alchemy system is a cool mechanic, and I like having a lot of control over how my characters develop.”
    • “Truly awesome alchemy mechanics that make setting up your party a rewarding task, nifty stealth and exploration elements, boss fights are rewarding challenges.”
    • “The game is littered with janky and clunky gameplay, many quality of life issues and an overall bland UI system.”
    • “Mechanically, things are also a little shaky, and the whole game feels like it could have used a little more time in the oven.”
    • “Combat mechanics are lame at best, and there is no tactic except hitting the enemy.”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and character design, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking depth. The color scheme and lighting are noted for providing a suitable ambiance, but many feel the overall aesthetic is homogenous and reminiscent of early 2000s games. Despite some immersion and thematic fit, the graphics are often described as cheap and in need of significant updates.

    • “The visuals are great, and I like how your characters actually wear and wield the armor/weapons.”
    • “As of now, I'm loving the visuals and I'm having no issue with immersion as the main character doesn't speak, which I find favorable.”
    • “For what it is, I like it; it has some mechanicus vibes to it and I've always loved the aesthetic it is going for.”
    • “Graphics look like a 2000 game and I do not recommend it to anyone to buy it except from a huge sale or get updated from this alpha look state.”
    • “Cheap graphics, cheap execution, cheapest battle system (you can't even attack diagonally... the enemy is beside you and you can't attack... really?), and even cheaper UI.”
    • “Aesthetically, it's extremely homogenous.”
  • atmosphere18 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its dark, brooding setting, which enhances immersion and exploration. Players appreciate the variety within the city's districts, the intense and creepy ambiance, and the effective use of sound and music, all contributing to a compelling and engaging experience. Despite some criticisms regarding writing and gameplay mechanics, the overall atmosphere remains a standout feature that captivates players.

    • “I love the atmosphere: set in a dark and brooding city, whose regions/districts offer enough variety to make exploring a new area interesting and unique.”
    • “Black Legend is a nice game with a creepy atmosphere (both sound and visual).”
    • “Gloomy atmosphere in the plagued city.”
    • “The writing (or lack thereof) is a stumbling block, along with the difficult healing system… but the atmosphere really draws you in and leaves you wanting more of Grant and its mysteries.”
    • “The atmosphere is very intense; it adds so much to the immersiveness.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The game's humor is cleverly integrated into its mechanics, particularly through the four humors system, which adds a cute and engaging layer to combat strategy. Players appreciate the humorous notes scattered throughout the game and find the unique enemies to be entertaining, contributing to an overall lighthearted atmosphere despite the challenging gameplay.

    • “The mechanics of the four humors is pretty cute and easy to utilize.”
    • “The notes you find throughout the game can be quite humorous, and the enemies are interesting and unique.”
    • “You'll actually have to plan ahead on which humors you want to apply and when to catalyze them to maximize damage.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with ambient tracks enhancing the atmosphere and adding intensity to the experience. While some reviews mention that the music is merely "okay," others highlight its effectiveness in creating an engaging world. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance and character interactions.

    • “The city is great looking, and the ambient music adds another layer of intensity.”
    • “The world is interesting, the atmosphere and music are on point, and the characters are fun.”
    • “The ending doesn't make a whole lot of sense, the graphics and music are okay, the voice-overs are sub-par.”
  • stability5 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report it as bug-free, others note it can be buggy and rough around the edges, featuring glitches and a steep learning curve. Despite these issues, some players find a certain charm in its imperfections.

    • “The game is completely bug-free.”
    • “I haven't encountered any bugs during my gameplay.”
    • “The stability of the game is impressive; everything runs smoothly.”
    • “It's a little buggy and very rough around the edges, but it's got its own sort of charm.”
    • “[Steep learning curve, usual nitpick of text being small in undocked mode, some glitches, battles can seem to drag on]”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in this game has received criticism for not providing sufficient rewards for players who invest time into it, leaving some feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.

    • “As someone who likes to be rewarded for pouring time into character development, this one bugs me a lot.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, being described as small, simplistic, and repetitive, which diminishes the incentive to play it multiple times.

    • “But overall, it's just a very small, simplistic, and repetitive game with no replay value.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, citing a small and repetitive game world that lacks variety, along with numerous audio and graphical issues that detract from the experience. Combat is also described as a nuisance, further contributing to the overall frustration with the grinding mechanics.

    • “The game world is small, drab, and repetitive, making it tedious to traverse.”
    • “There are loads of audio and graphical issues that detract from the experience.”
    • “Combat can often be a nuisance, adding to the overall grind.”
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Critic Reviews

61% average critic score

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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
6-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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