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.
Reviews
- 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 humor in the game are charming, contributing to a nostalgic and engaging atmosphere.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including broken achievements and poor localization, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive and monotonous after a short period, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- The game feels unfinished, with missing features such as a close button and unbalanced difficulty that can frustrate players.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of depth and meaningful narrative, leading to a repetitive experience. While some dialogue for bosses and monsters showcases decent writing, the overall focus is more on achieving high scores in an arcade-style format rather than engaging in a plot-driven adventure. Consequently, those seeking a complex or immersive story 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').”
“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').”
“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.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that can be enjoyable for casual play, but many users find it sluggish and unresponsive, lacking depth and strategic complexity. While the main mechanics function adequately, the game feels unfinished and mediocre, with some features, like the shield mechanic, poorly explained. Despite these shortcomings, it offers a charming experience at a low price, especially as players unlock new heroes with varying advantages that introduce more strategic elements.
“A relatively fun game with simple mechanics.”
“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.”
“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 about better using 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.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic 8-bit style, reminiscent of classic arcade RPGs, and is described as both charming and addictive. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing to a sense of relaxation and nostalgia, particularly evoking memories of beloved childhood games like Pokémon. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's retro aesthetic and comedic elements.
“Well, this was a big surprise! Surprisingly addictive game combining match-3 elements with a JRPG retro style. The pixel art and music are god-like. Good job, devs! <3”
“The music is fantastic, reminiscent of older arcade RPGs.”
“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 musics.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 visuals contribute to a charming aesthetic that complements the game's music and writing.
“The game features beautiful sprites and artwork, with stunning backgrounds and a delightful color palette that pleases the eye.”
“It also has great music, very charming writing and humor, and a consistent and polished art style.”
“Aesthetic: ”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by charming writing and clever catchphrases for each monster and NPC, contributing to its overall appeal. Players appreciate the polished art style that complements the lighthearted tone.
“It also has great music, very charming writing and humor, and a consistent and polished art style.”
“Each monster and NPC has a catchphrase, which is where the humorous writing comes into play.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and balance problems, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players noted a lack of proper introduction, further complicating gameplay.
“This game is buggy, unbalanced, and lacks a proper introduction.”
