Block Legend DX
- February 24, 2015
- Hanaji Games
Get on Steam"Block Legend DX" is a turn-based RPG where players match blocks to attack enemies and level up. The game features a variety of heroes, skills, and weapons to collect, as well as procedurally generated dungeons for endless replayability. With its retro graphics and chiptune soundtrack, it offers a nostalgic experience with modern mechanics.
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- The game features beautiful sprites and artwork, with a pleasing color palette that enhances the visual experience.
- It combines match-3 mechanics with RPG elements, providing an addictive gameplay experience that can be enjoyable for a few hours.
- The music and retro style evoke nostalgia, making the game charming and engaging despite its simplicity.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including broken achievements and a lack of a close button, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive and monotonous after a short period, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- The difficulty spikes too quickly, making it frustrating for players, especially when combined with unbalanced enemy encounters.
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with many reviewers noting that it feels empty and lacks depth, making it more focused on arcade-style gameplay rather than a narrative-driven experience. While the dialogues for bosses and monsters are highlighted as a positive aspect, the overall quest structure is criticized for being repetitive and poorly explained. Players seeking a complex story or engaging plot will likely be disappointed.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“While there isn't any story, the various dialogues for the bosses and monsters are where the writing shines, and the goal is more arcade-style ('get the best score') than plot driven ('save the world').”
“The map/'story' system:”
“With only just a little more, like a story or some better animations or some better equipment mechanics, this could've been anything from okay to great. As it is, it feels empty; you would have to be seriously brain-dead (happens to the best of us) to enjoy more than 20 minutes of this game.”
“Gets very repetitive pretty soon and quests are stupid; they aren't even explained anyway.”
“Let's get one thing out of the way: there is no story.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that can be enjoyable for casual play, but many users find it sluggish, unresponsive, and lacking in strategic depth. While the main mechanics function adequately, the game feels unfinished and mediocre overall, with some players expressing confusion over certain features like the shield mechanic. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a charming experience at a low price, especially as players unlock new heroes that introduce varied strategies.
“But for $5 (or $2 for the iOS version, minus a few features), you can have a fun experience with a game that is charming and has more depth than you would think from the mechanics.”
“A relatively fun game with simple mechanics.”
“The first two heroes have no bonuses, but as you earn starblocks, you can use them to unlock more heroes that have different advantages and disadvantages, requiring different gameplay strategies.”
“Lastly, though, and most inexcusably is the fact that the gameplay is sluggish, unresponsive, and disengaging.”
“There's barely any strategy involved; it's just better to use your turn to attack or stack shields (still not figured out how this shield mechanic works) before the enemy's turn.”
“Not particularly well made, mediocre gameplay.”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic 8-bit style, reminiscent of classic arcade RPGs, which enhances the overall charm and humor of the experience. Players find it both relaxing and addictive, contributing significantly to the game's retro aesthetic and emotional engagement. Many express a desire for specific tracks to be featured more prominently, such as in promotional materials.
“The music is fantastic, reminiscent of older arcade RPGs.”
“It also has great music, very charming writing and humor, and a consistent and polished art style.”
“The part I like most in this game is those retro 8-bit musics.”
“The game has a bit of comedic quality, and between the music and random encounters, I found myself being nostalgic about Pokémon and other games I enjoyed as a child.”
“The part I like most in this game is those retro 8-bit music.”
“My only real issue is I want that song used in the Steam trailer.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful sprites, polished art style, and captivating backgrounds, enhanced by a pleasing color palette. Overall, the aesthetic is consistently charming, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
“The game features beautiful sprites and artwork, with stunning backgrounds and a delightful color palette that pleases the eye.”
“It has a consistent and polished art style that enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are complemented by great music, charming writing, and humor.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming writing and humor, highlighted by unique catchphrases for each monster and NPC, contributing to its overall appeal. The humor is consistently integrated into the dialogue, enhancing the game's polished art style and music.
“It also has great music, very charming writing, and humor, along with a consistent and polished art style.”
“Each monster and NPC has a catchphrase, which is where the humorous writing comes into play.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with multiple reports of bugs and unbalanced gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Additionally, the lack of a proper introduction further detracts from its overall stability.
“This game is buggy, unbalanced, and lacks proper introduction.”
